OBIT: Olen ORENDORF, 1996, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  OLEN ORENDORF
  
    Olen Orendorf, 71, of Gransville, Md., died Jan. 7, 1996, at his residence.
  Orendorf was born Sept. 23, 1924, in Grantsville.  He was the son of the late 
  Charles and Rozella (Fazenbaker) Orendorf.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond;
  and a sister, Mary.
    He is survived by his wife, Clarabelle (Flanagan) Orendorf; two sons: Olen 
  Orendorf, Jr.; and Oren Orendorf; a daughter, Carollee Uphold, and her husband, 
  Raymond; and two grandsons: David Raymond and Daniel Scott Uphold, all of 
  Grantsville; and Freda Lockamy, New Oxford, Pa.
    Orendorf was a retired detailer and bus driver for Casselman Motor Co., 
  Grantsville.  He was formerly employed in the timber industry and was a retired 
  minister.  Orendorf was also an active member of the Jennings Church of God and 
  was a charter member of the Bittinger Volunteer Fire Department.  A U.S. Army 
  veteran of World War II, he served in Okinawa and other places and received 
  several decorations for service.
    Friends were received Jan. 9 at the Newman Funeral Home in Grantsville.  
  Services were conducted Jan. 10 at the funeral home, with Rev. George Plants 
  officiating.  Interment, Grantsville Cemetery.  Military graveside rites were 
  accorded by Grantsville Post 214, American Legion.
  
  New Republic  January 11, 1996

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