OBIT: Vernon I. SHOCKEY, 1982, Friedens RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  VERNON I. SHOCKEY
  
    Vernon I. Shockey, 73, of Friedens RD 1, died May 25, 1982, at his
  residence.  He was born Aug. 8, 1903, in Meyersdale, the son of the
  late Levi and Ellen (Miller) Shockey.  He was also preceded in death
  by three children, Jay Earl; infant son; and infant daughter; two
  brothers and three sisters.
    He is survived by wife, the former Edna Baker, and these children:
  Mrs. Edward (Dorothy) Schmucker of Ephrata; Mrs. Clyde (Ruth) Platt
  of Berlin RD 1; Mrs. Reed (Jean) Walker of Somerset; Roy of Friedens
  RD 1; Mrs. Mark (Janet) Gulliver of Millville; Dale of Friedens RD 1;
  25 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was a brother of Mrs.
  James (Cordilla) Tipton, Crystal River, Cal.; Mrs. Harry (Edna)
  Schrock, Mrs. Violet Livengood, Mrs. Ernest (Alda) Beck, all of
  Rockwood RD 1; and Orville of Friedens RD 2. 
    He was a member of Somerset Alliance Church and a retired farmer. 
  Death ended a marriage of 57 years.
    Friends were received at the Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home. 
  Services were held at the Somerset Alliance Church, the Rev. James
  Vandervort officiating.  Interment, New Centerville Cemetery.
    
  The Republic, June 3, 1982
  
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