OBIT: Evan RILEY, 2004, formerly of Hollsopple, Somerset County, PA
  
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  EVAN RILEY
  
  Evan Riley, 96, Windber, formerly of Hollsopple, passed away peacefully
  Oct. 2, 2004, while visiting family at his son's home in West Virginia.
  Born Jan. 4, 1908, in England, son of the late Edward and Ellen (Jarvis)
  Riley.  Also preceded in death by first wife, the former Mildred Reay;
  brothers, William, Thomas (Tim) and John Riley; sisters, Mary Hobbs and
  Grace Fleegle and an infant grandson.  Survived by wife, the former Ruth
  (Shaffer) Hostetler; son Bill married to the former Paulette Dove, Maryland
  and West Virginia; daughter, Phyllis, wife of Frank Lesneski, Florida and
  Pennsylvania; stepchildren Clarice, wife of Rod Campbell; Barry, married to
  the former Dorothy Hritz; and Suzanne, wife of Victor Partsch, all of
  Windber.  Also five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, five
  stepgrandchildren and seven step great-grandchildren. Brother of Catherine
  (Cassie), wife of Thomas Johns, Johnstown, also numerous nieces and
  nephews. Retired from Berwind-White Coal Co., worked in the coal mines for
  52 years.  Member of UMWA Local 5229. Avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed
  spending time with his family.  For 20 years, Evan and Ruth enjoyed
  traveling and organizing bus trips in the name of "Riley's Recycled
  Seniors."  Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday
  at Meek Funeral Home Inc., Windber, and from 10:30 a.m. until time of
  service at the church.  Member of Grace Lutheran Church, Rummel, where
  service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday.  The Rev. Eric Alm officiating.
  Interment Custer Cemetery, Hollsopple.  Memorials may be made to Grace
  Lutheran Church, c/o 717 Main St., Windber, Pa. 15963.
  
  10/05/2004  Daily American