OBIT: Merle W. SHUMAKER, 1978, native of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Richard Boyer Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ MERLE W. SHUMAKER Merle W. Shumaker, 69, of 26 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, Md., died April 16, 1978, while fishing at Glades Run near Hyndman. A native of Berlin, he was a son of the late Wilson M. and Carrie (Latta) Shumaker. Mr. Shumaker was a retired B&O Railroad employee, a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, an Army veteran of World War II, a charter member of Fort Hill Rifle and Pistol League, a member of the Senior Citizens of Cumberland and the Brotherhood of Railway Machinists. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Laura L. (Lacy) Shumaker; two sons, Leon M. Shumaker, Clearlake Highlands, Calif.; and Vincent M. Shumaker, Cumberland, Md.; a brother William Shumaker, Cumberland, Md.; and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Bartik, Cumberland, Md. Services were held Tuesday at the Scarpelli Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee McDaniel officiating. Interment, Hillcrest Burial Park. The Republic, April 20, 1978 [S1665]