OBIT: Joseph E. SIVITS, 1979, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  SIVITS
  
    Joseph E. Sivits, 62, of New Paris, died March 6, 1979, at
  residence.  Born July 14, 1916, in Somerset County, son of the late
  Harry A. and Elsie (Daley) Sivits.  Preceded in death by son and
  half-brother.  Survived by step-mother, Jennie Layton Sivits of New
  Paris RD 1; widow, the former Nora R. Moeller; and these children:
  Daniel; Pansy, wife of Delmas Miller, Schellsburg RD; Joseph E. Jr.,
  at home; step-daughter, Patricia, wife of Patrick Dumpert, Bedford RD
  1; three grandchildren; half-sister, Mrs. Bertha Jane Standerfer, New
  Paris RD 1.  Was retired carpenter and expert gunsmith and builder of
  Flintlock rifles.  Collector of Bedford County rifles.  Member,
  National Muzzle Loaders Association and other muzzle loader clubs
  throughout Pennsylvania.  Founder of Shawnee Rangers.  Member
  Dunnings Creek Church of the Brethren.  Friends received 2-4 and 7-9
  p.m. Wednesday at Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home, Schellsburg, where
  services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., the Rev. John Foster. 
  Interment, Fishertown Cemetery.
  
  Daily American, March 7, 1979
  
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