OBIT: Frank H. SHOWMAN, 1999, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  SHOWMAN
  
    Frank H. Showman, 62, of Melcroft, formerly of Bakersville, died
  Sept. 5, 1999, at his home.  He was born May 17, 1937, in Jefferson
  Township, Somerset County, a son of the late Walter D. and Mary C.
  (Shaulis) Showman.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by
  two brothers: Lane and Duane Showman.  He is survived by his wife of
  41 years, Jane Hall Showman, son Steven Showman and his wife Cindy of
  Friedens and daughter Belinda "Susy" Spargur and her husband James of
  Indian Head; four grandchildren: Ashley and Andrew Spargur and Steven
  Jr. and Samuel Showman; five brothers: Ashley Showman and Kenny
  Showman, both of Ohio, Forest Showman of Kecksburg, Raymond Showman
  of Meyersdale and Dennis Showman of Somerset; and two sisters:
  Dolores Miller of Meyersdale and Vada Harold of Rockwood.  He was a
  graduate of the Somerset High School with the class of 1956 and lived
  in Melcroft for the last 41 years.  Prior to his retirement, he worked
  through the Local #1058 Labor Union and was currently serving his
  fourth year as a Saltlick Township Supervisor.  He was also a member
  of the Laurel Ridge Sportsman's Association and was a member of the
  Millertown Community Church.  Friends will be received from 10 a.m.
  to 9 p.m. today (Tuesday) in the Clyde Brooks Funeral Home Inc.,
  Route 711, Melcroft, where a funeral service will be held Wednesday
  at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kerry Johnson and the Rev. David Huey
  officiating.  A committal service and interment will follow in the
  Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Saltlick Township.
  
  Daily American, September 7, 1999
  
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