OBIT: James B. PHILLIPPI, 1988, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA
  
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  PHILLIPPI
  
  James B. Phillippi, 68, of Rockwood, died April 2, 1988 in Somerset
  Community Hospital.  He was born Feb. 26, 1920 in Rockwood, a son of
  the late Herbert P. and Maude (Moore) Phillippi.  Survived by his
  wife, Edna Mae (Schrader) Phillippi, Rockwood.  Also survivied by one
  son, Dr. James P., of Johnson, Vt.; two daughters: Mrs. David
  (Sandra) Kusch, Rockood; and Mrs. Ray (Sharon) Carpenter, Rockwood;
  six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  His death terminates
  a marriage union of 49 years.  He was a graduate of Rockwood High
  School, class of 1937, a member of the Sons of the American
  Revolution, an active life member of the Rockwood Volunteer Fire
  Department and a current member of the Rockwood Borough Council. He
  was also a member of the United Methodist Church of Rockwood and was
  a member of Masonic Lodge 358 F.& A.M., 32nd degree Mason, Harrisburg
  Consistery, Jaffa Temple.  Also a member of the Somerset Eagles.  He was
  a local businessman for 30 years and had served as acting postmaster
  of Rockwood.  He was retired from the Pennsylvania Department of
  Revenue as a sales tax investigator.  Friends were received in the
  William J. Wood Funeral Home Sunday evening and will be received
  today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the time of the service, with his
  pastor, the Rev. Rex Wasser officiating.  Interment Rockwood I.O.O.F.
  Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please make contribution in his memory
  to the Rockwood Volunteer Fire Company or the Christ United Methodist
  Church.  Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Wood
  Funeral Home, Rockwood, with Francis Brady supervising.
  
  Daily American, April 4, 1988
  
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