OBIT: Clair H. ROBERTS, 1999, Boswell, Somerset County, PA
  
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  ROBERTS
  
  Clair H. Roberts, 76, Willison Road, Boswell RD, died unexpectedly
  April 9, 1999, at home.  Born Aug. 21, 1922, in Acosta, son of George
  A. and Beda E. (Stiffler) Roberts.  Preceded in death by parents;
  sister, Evelyn Ringler; brothers: Gilbert, Ishamel, Arthur, Donald
  and Paul, and nephew, Gene Roberts.  Survived by wife, the former
  Esther V. Shaulis, and these children: Arthur J., York; Richard L.,
  Steubenville, Ohio; Jeffrey L., married to the former Joy Thomas,
  Tridelphia, W.Va.; Brenda E., married to James E. Reckner, and Brian
  A., married to the former Joyce Bittlebrun, both of Boswell RD; also
  14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Brother of Mona
  Leighty, Central City; Elton, married to the former Stella Eppley,
  Olmstead Falls, Ohio; Emma, married to Fred Weimer, Boswell RD;
  Nancy, married to George Haggedus, Brook Park, Ohio; Dorothy Kissell,
  Ligonier; Louella, married to Clyde Naugle, Stoystown RD; Delores
  Strickler, Waterford, and Archie, married to the former Mary Leighty,
  Parma, Ohio.  Faithful member of Laurel Hill Gospel Tabernacle,
  Jennerstown, where he served as deacon, Sunday school teacher and
  superintendent for many years.  Served with the U.S. Army European
  Theater during World War II, where he received the Purple Heart
  medal.  Retired foreman for Bethlehem Steel Co., Johnstown plant, with
  27 years service.  Avid painter, gardener and reader. Observed 52nd
  wedding anniversary Sept. 14, 1998.  Friends received from 7-9 p.m.
  Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Hoffman Funeral Home, Main
  Street, Boswell.  Viewing also from 10 a.m. until time of service at
  11 a.m. Monday at Laurel Hill Gospel Tabernacle, with the Rev. C.J.
  Ickes and the Rev. Gary Anderson officiating.  Interment, Beam
  Cemetery.  Graveside military rite by Menoher Post 155 VFW Ritual
  Team.  Memorial contributions may be sent to Tabernacle Mission Fund,
  7415 Somerset Pike, Boswell, PA 15531.
  
  Daily American, April 10, 1999
  
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