OBIT: Richard Morris RESH, 1997, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  RICHARD RESH
  
  Richard Morris Resh, 60, of 857 Chestnut Ridge Road, Grantsville, Md., died
  Thursday, March 20, 1997, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md.  Born
  April 3, 1936, in Jennings, Md., he was a son of the late Earl and Oma
  (Platter) Resh.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lola Louise
  (Yommer) Resh, on July 3, 1993; a granddaughter, Amy Durst; a brother, Ray
  Resh; and a sister, Freda Brittain.  He was an equipment operator for the
  Garrett County Roads Department.  Mr. Resh is survived by two daughters:
  Brenda J. Durst and Jenny L. Wilhelm, both of Grantsville, Md.; two
  step-daughters: Mary A. Yoder, Grantsville; and Cheryl Wilhelm, Avilton,
  Md.; four step-sons: Raymond Yommer, Boynton; Robert L. Yommer,
  Grantsville; Gary Yommer, Grand River, Ohio; and Roger Yommer, Meyersdale.
  He is also survived by four brothers: Ralph Resh, Clearville, Pa.; Carlton
  Resh and Guy Resh, both of Mantua, Ohio; and Blaine Resh, Grantsville; five
  sisters: Mabel Miller and Pauline Yommer, both of Grantsville; Thelma
  Bittinger, Lonaconing,	Md.; Blanche Hillegas, Bedford; and Gladys Butler,
  Jefferson, Ohio; 22 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.  Friends were
  received at Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, on March 22.  Services were
  conducted March 23, with the Rev. Alan Birkby officiating.  Interment,
  Grantsville.
  
  New Republic, March 27, 1997
  
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