OBIT: Joseph C. SIPE, 1978, Friedens RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  SIPE
  
  Joseph C. Sipe, 85, of Friedens RD 2 died Dec. 14, 1978, at Somerset
  Community Hospital.  He was born Nov. 6, 1893, in Jenner Township,
  son of the late John and Blenida (Koutz) Sipe.  Preceded in death by
  one daughter and 11 brothers and sisters.  Survived by his widow, the
  former Hazel St. Clair; two children: Mrs. Ernest (Blanche) Hillegas,
  Friedens RD 2, and Homer S., Somerset RD 1; five grandchildren; 16
  great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary Barnhart of Palmyra.  A
  retired farmer, he went to Orlando, Fla., every winter for the past
  30 years.  A member of Hemophilia Foundation of Pittsburgh and St.
  Mark Lutheran Church, Shanksville.  His death ended a marriage union
  of 65 years.  Friends will be received after 2 p.m. today, Saturday,
  in the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home, where funeral service will be
  conducted Monday, 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Dale Biesecker officiating. 
  Interment, Crossroads Cemetery, Jenners.  In lieu of flowers, friends
  may make a contribution to St. Mark Church, Shanksville, for the
  Hemophilia Foundation.
  
  Daily American, December 16, 1978
  
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