OBIT: Henry G. "Hank" PETTITT, 2002, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  PETTITT
  
  Henry G. "Hank" Pettitt, 85, Ferrellton, died June 4, 2003, at the
  Patriot Manor, Somerset.  Born Dec. 19, 1917, in Ridgway, son of
  Arthur M. and Jennie Mae (Howlett) Pettitt.  Preceded in death by
  parents; daughter-in-law, Judy Pettitt; an infant sister; an infant
  brother and sister, Mae Streich.  Survived by wife, former Pauline E.
  Kelly; children, Walter, Fairhope; Jane, wife of Fred Maule, and
  Alan, married to Jennifer Aust, both of Jenners; and Patricia Koval.
  Johnstown; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Brother
  of Cora Huston, New Jersey and Mabel Yonker and Arthur Pettitt, both
  of Florida.  A longtime very active member of Mount Laurel United
  Church of Christ near Gray.  Also a member of Johnstown Local 2635
  USWA.  Former Scoutmaster in Jennerstown and Jenner Crossroads.
  Retired employee of former Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp.  He
  also worked in several area coal mines.  Air Force veteran of World
  War II.  He observed his 63rd wedding anniversary Feb. 16, 2003.
  Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hoffman
  Funeral Home, Allegheny Street, Boswell.  Viewing also from 10 a.m.
  until time of service at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Laurel Church, the
  Rev. Dr. Joseph M. Beer officiating.  Interment Beam Cemetery.
  Graveside military rites in charge of Menoher Post 155 VFW Ritual Team.
  
  Daily American, June 4, 2002
  
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