OBIT: Lloyd R. PURBAUGH, 2000, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA
  
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  PURBAUGH
  
    Lloyd R. Purbaugh of Rockwood, passed away April 28, 2000, at
  Conemaugh Hospital in Johnstown.  Born April 26, 1918, in
  Smithfield.  Son of Lester and Eleanor (Phillips) Purbaugh.  Preceded
  in death by parents, daughter Barbara Saylor, and great-granddaughter
  Carrie L. Beal.  Survived by wife Blanche (Tedrow) Purbaugh;
  grandchildren Nelson Saylor of Rockwood, Anita Persuhn, married to
  Ed, of Berlin, Angela Mosse (engaged to Rick Blair) of Stoystown, and
  Laura Saylor (engaged to Chris Painter) of Greensburg; and eight
  great-grandchildren.  He was a 1937 graduate of Swissvale High School
  and a 1947 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor of
  science degree.  He was a retired employee of the B&O Railroad with 34
  years of service.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of
  Somerset American Legion, past president of the Rockwood Rotary Club
  and a life member of the Somerset County Historical Society.  Friends
  will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Miller Funeral Home,
  Rockwood, where a service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, with the Rev.
  Mark Bender officiating.  Interment, Rockwood IOOF Cemetery.  Anyone
  wishing to express their sympathy in lieu of flowers may make
  contributions to the Trinity Reformed Church, Main Street, Rockwood,
  Pa. 15557, or the Rockwood Community Library, Market Street,
  Rockwood, Pa. 15557.
  
  Daily American, April 29, 2000
  
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