OBIT: Roger "Pudge" PURBAUGH, 2007, Somerset, Somerset County, PA
 
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  PURBAUGH, Roger (Pudge) 07/05/07  Daily American
  
   Roger "Pudge" Purbaugh, 56, Somerset, passed on July 3, 2007, after a courageous battle
  with cancer. Born Sept. 27, 1950, in Milford Township, he is the son of the late James and
  Rosie (Reckner) Purbaugh. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Kelly (Chitester)
  Purbaugh; son, William Lee Purbaugh, at home; stepson, Jesse O'Kinsky and wife Diana,
  Somerset; and brothers, Donald Purbaugh, Casselman, James Purbaugh, Mercer; and Edward
  Purbaugh, Rockwood. He was employed by several trucking companies over the years and was
  currently hauling Fleetwood Campers for Premium Enterprises. He was a member of the
  Somerset VFW Post 554. He was an avid Steelers fan and loved Fords. Friends will be
  received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Somerset. A service
  will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Beulah United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mark Bendes
  officiating. Interment at Somerset County Memorial Park.