OBIT: Betty (CASSLER) SCHROCK, 1994, Somerset, Somerset County, PA
  
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  SCHROCK
  
    Betty (Cassler) Schrock, 82, died 11:10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 1994,
  at Somerset Community Hospital.  A lifelong resident of Somerset, born
  in Tyrone, Pa. on Sept. 27, 1911 and moved to Somerset as a young
  girl.  Her formal name was "Elizabeth Carolyn Cassler" but she
  preferred "Betty".  Her parents John R. and Elizabeth (Baker) Cassler
  formerly of 402 W. Patriot St.  Last surviving child and preceded by
  John Jr., Austin, Howard, and Billie.  As a young girl she was an
  accomplished piano player.  She played at the old Park-K Theatre
  during the silent movies.  She had two songs that she played action
  scenes loud and fast and love scenes slow and quiet.  She later
  played organ and piano for Somerset Presbyterian and Trinity Lutheran
  churches.  She graduated from Somerset High School in 1929.  She was
  employed as a secretary for the State Highway Department, then she
  met Clark Tennyson Schrock Sr. and was married on Clark's 28th
  birthday on Aug. 22, 1935.  As a full time house wife, she raised
  five children: Clark Jr., Andover, N.J.; Mary Alyce Gneuhs (deceased)
  formerly of Chicago, Ill.; John William "Whitey", Friedens, Pa.;
  Joseph Austin, Vienna, Va.; and Ronald Lewis, Somerset, Pa.  Survived
  by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  She was a member of
  Trinity Lutheran Church.  She was an avid bridge player.  She
  formerly resided on Smith St. and Siemons Lakeside Manor.  A major
  milestone in her life was the celebration of her 50th wedding
  anniversary in August 1985 at son Ron's home (formerly Miller's
  Orchard).  There were pictures, flowers, food and over 125 family
  friends and well wishers.  Donations can be sent in her name to
  Trinity Lutheran Church, 918 Tayman Ave., Somerset, Pa. 15501. 
  Funeral arrangements by Halverson Funeral Home.  No visitation. 
  Interment to be at Somerset County Memorial Park.  A memorial service
  to be held 1 p.m. Saturday Feb. 5, 1994 in Trinity Lutheran Church. 
  Pastors James Meyers and Robert Hoover.  Cards and well wishes can be
  sent to Ronald Lewis Schrock, P.O. Box 174, Somerset, Pa. 15501.
  
  Daily American, January 29, 1994
  
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