OBIT: Joseph A. PELTZ, 2004, Boswell, Somerset County, PA
  
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  JOSEPH A. PELTZ
  
  Joseph A. Peltz, 85, Juniata Street, Boswell, died suddenly April 27, 2004,
  at home.  Born Jan. 9, 1919, in Stoystown, son of John and Katherine
  (Homenda) Peltz.  Preceded in death by parents; wife, former Eva Marie
  Kisula, July 17, 1977; and brothers, John, Stanley, Paul, Frank and
  Charles.  Survived by daughters, Susan Peltz, Deerfield Beach, Fla.; and
  Ginger Peltz, Lakewood, Colo.; brother, Antonio, Summerfield, Fla.; and
  sisters, Julia, widow of Steve Chowan, Boswell; and Agnes, married to
  Joseph Sierowtiecz, Summerfield, Fla.  Graduate of former Stoystown High
  School.  A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served primarily in
  the Pacific Theater on the USS South Dakota, where he was present in Tokyo
  Bay on Sept. 2, 1945, during the former surrender of the Japanese Forces to
  the Allied Powers.  Member of All Saints Catholic Parish; Jenner Rod & Gun
  Club; Boswell Post 461, American Legion; New Baltimore and Jerome Sportsmen
  clubs, and the UMWA.  Lifetime member of Somerset Post 554, VFW.  Retired area
  coal miner with 50 years of service.  Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to
  9 p.m. Friday at Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell, where vigil
  for the deceased will be held at 3 p.m. Friday.  Funeral Mass, 10 a.m.
  Saturday at All Saints Church, Boswell.  The Rev. Father Mark Curesky, OFM,
  Conv., celebrant.  Committal St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Boswell, with full
  military graveside rite in charge of Somerset County Honor Guard. 
  Memorials to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 555 Grant St., Suite 425, Pittsburgh,
  Pa. 15219-4408, would be appreciated.
  
  04/29/2004  Daily American