OBIT: Philip J. REITZ, 1993, Jennerstown, Somerset County, PA
  
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  REITZ
  
  Philip J. Reitz, 88, of White Star Residence, Jennerstown, and formerly of
  Cairnbrook RD 1, died Feb. 10, 1993, at Windber Hospital.  Born March 25,
  1904, in Shade Township, son of David and Clara (Umberger) Reitz.  Preceded
  in death by parents; brothers - Clyde, Emmett, Eugene, Fred and Jennings;
  sisters - Willa and Mary Reitz and Gladys Bittner, and nephew, Ronald
  Reitz.  Survived by niece, Joyce E. Reitz, and sister-in-law, Alice Reitz,
  both of Shanksville; great nephew, Jonathan Reitz of Davidsville.  Retired
  carpenter.  Was well known for his handcrafted oak porch swings.  Army
  veteran of WW II.  Member of Graef's Lutheran Church, Cairnbrook, and
  Central City American Legion and VFW.  Family will receive friends from 2 to
  4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown.  Viewing from 1
  p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Friday at Grad's Lutheran Church, Rev.
  Merlin O. Sjoberg.  Interment, McGregor Cemetery.  Family suggests memorial
  contributions be given to Graef's Lutheran Church, Cairnbrook, PA 15924
  
  Daily American, February 11, 1993
  
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