OBIT: Rhea L. SHUMAKER, 1975, Jerome, 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/ _______________________________________________ RHEA L. SHUMAKER Rhea L. Shumaker, 400 Penn Avenue, Jerome, died March 20, 1975, in Allegheny Lutheran Home, Goucher Street, Johnstown. Born in West Salisbury, she was a daughter of Alonzo H. and Elizabeth (Brandler) Shumaker. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Myrtle. Surviving are these sisters: Zeta, widow of J. Chariton Truax, Jerome; Vivian, wife of Vernon R. Van Divender, Masonic Homes, Elizabethtown; and Aleda U. Shumaker, at home. She was a charter member of Jerome Lutheran Church, a long-time member of the church choir and its LCW. She was also a member of Windber Chapter 143, Order of Eastern Star, Somerset Historical Society and the Auxiliary to the Jerome Fire Company. Funeral service was held Saturday morning in Jerome Lutheran Church with Rev. George A. Clark officiating. Interment in Salisbury Cemetery. Meyersdale Republic, March 27, 1975 [S1672]