OBIT:  Letha Fern PLATTER, 2007,  Fort Hill, Somerset County, PA
 
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  PLATTER, Letha Fern 02/01/2007  The New Republic
   May 17, 1932 January 25, 2007
  
   
  Letha Fern Platter, 74, of Fort Hill, died January 25, 2007 at Golden Living Center. 
  She was born May 17, 1932 in Hollsopple. Preceded in death by her mother, Ella Lehman;
  son, Mark; sister, Mary; niece, Rhoda; and sister-in-law, Miriam. 
  Survived by her husband, Orvis Platter; son, Steven and wife Diane Schrader, Meyersdale.
  Also survived by three grandchildren: Steven Jr., Derek and Heather Schrader, Meyersdale;
  brother, Walter Moore, Thomas Mills and a number of nieces and nephews. 
  She was retired from Somerset State Hospital, a member of Maple Glen Church of the
  Brethren. She enjoyed meeting people and the Wagon Train. 
  Friends were received Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home.
  On Monday, she was taken to the Hostetler Church of the Brethren to lie in state from 10
  to 11 a.m., time of service with Pastor Daniel Whitacre officiating. Interment in the
  Hostetler Cemetery. 
  The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Johnstown Christian School
  in Hollsopple.  
  
  
  PLATTER, Letha Fern 01/27/07  Daily American
  
   Letha Fern Platter, 74, Fort Hill, died Jan. 25, 2007, at Golden Living Center. Born May
  17, 1932, in Hollsopple. Preceded in death by her mother, Ella Lehman; son, Mark; sister,
  Mary; niece, Rhoda; and sister-in-law, Miriam. Survived by her husband, Orvis Platter;
  son, Steven, and wife, Diane Schrader, Meyersdale. Also survived by three grandchildren,
  Steven Jr., Derek and Heather Schrader, Meyersdale; brother, Walter Moore, Thomas Mills;
  and a number of nieces and nephews. Retired from Somerset State Hospital. Member of Maple
  Glen Church of the Brethren. Enjoyed meeting people and the Wagon Train. Friends will be
  received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the M. Ray Leckemby Funeral Home. On Monday she
  will be taken to the Hostetler Church of the Brethren to lie in state from 10 to 11 a.m.,
  the time of service. The Rev. Daniel Whitacre officiating. Interment in the Hostetler
  Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Johnstown
  Christian School in Hollsopple.