OBIT: Allan C. "Bud" OBER, 2004, Hooversville, Somerset County, PA
  
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  ALLAN C. "BUD" OBER
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  Allan C. "Bud" Ober, 84, Hooversville, passed away Oct. 8, 2004, at home.
  Born Nov. 30, 1919, in Haskin, Ohio, son of John B. and Carrie (Whitacre)
  Ober.  Preceded in death by parents, brother, J. LeVan, and sister, Susan.
  Survived by his wife of 64 years, the former Alyce Rosey; daughter, Sandra
  Barkley, Berlin; grandson, Christopher O. Barkley, married to the former
  Michele Czuplak; and great-grandson, Max Allan Michael Barkley.  World War
  II Army veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart for wounds received at
  the Battle of the Bulge.  Retired supervisor of Fabrication Rate Dept. of
  Bethlehem Steel I.E. Dept. Charter member and past commander of
  Hooversville V.F.W. Post 7565.  Member of Hooversville Fire Co., Somerset
  Lodge 358 F&AM, T.P.A., and Hooversville Historical Society.  He served on
  the former Forbes school board.  He was active in Hooversville Christian
  Church where he taught and was superintendent of Sunday school and served
  as deacon and elder.  He was an avid reader, wood worker, loved music and
  painting with oil.  He won three state championships for saxophone solos,
  and was a member of the Laddie Timko orchestra for many years.  Member of
  Trinity Lutheran Church, Hooversville.  No visitation or viewing.  Private
  service at the convenience of the family.  The Rev. Gerald L. Meyers
  officiating.  Interment, Somerset County Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers,
  contributions may be given to Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Ave., Windber,
  Pa. 15963.  Arrangements by Deaner Funeral Home, Hooversville.
  
   10/11/2004 Daily American