OBIT: Phillip M. SCHAFF, 1993, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA
  
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  SCHAFF
  
    Phillip M. Schaff, 98, of Rockwood, died Dec. 1, 1993, at his
  residence.  Born Oct. 10, 1895, in Kearney, Neb.  Son of the late
  Hagress D. and Minnie (Moore) Schaff.  Survived by his wife, the
  former Kathryn Gundrum, to whom he was married for 47 years.  Member
  of the First Christian Church of Somerset.  A veteran of World War I,
  serving as state Army commander and over the years occupied various
  posts at the national level.  Member of Rockwood Legion Post 279, OX5
  Aviation Pioneers, and the State Veterans Commission.  A civic-minded
  individual, he served the community of Rockwood as mayor for over 20
  years.  A member of the Rockwood Rotary Club, having recently been
  honored for 50 years of perfect attendance.  Served on the Salvation
  Army and American Cancer Society boards and was a life member of the
  Somerset County Historical and Genealogical Society.  He was a
  graduate of Kiski Prep School and attended Washington and Jefferson
  College.  He was employed by Westinghouse in Pittsburgh and later
  with the Rockwood Floral Co.  A memorial service will be held at 11
  a.m. Saturday in the First Christian Church, with the Rev. William
  Sleasman officiating.  Interment, New Centerville Cemetery. 
  Contributions may be made to the Somerset "In Touch" Hospice, 651 S.
  Center Ave., Somerset, Pa.  Arrangements under the direction of the
  Hauger-Ziegler Funeral Home.
  
  Daily American, December 3, 1993
  
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