OBIT: Russell L. SPENCE, 2002, native of Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Patty Millich and proofread by Alice James Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ SPENCE Russell L. Spence, 90, Johnstown, died Jan. 12, 2002 at UPMC Lee Regional. Born Aug. 21, 1911 in Meyersdale, son of the late Robert and Catherine (Nashwinter) Spence. Preceded in death by first wife, Anna Mae; infant daughter, Sally Ann; brothers, Robert and George; and sister, Winifred. Survived by wife, Leona (Rogers); son, Russell, married to former Karen Wright, Windber; granddaughter, Stacy, wife of Joseph Cordek, Lancaster; and Amy, wife of Tim Elgin, Johnstown; great-grandson, Andrew Elgin and sister, Luella Davis, Pittsburgh. Also survived by Leona's son, Marlin, Warren, Ohio; his daughter, Jennifer; and Jennifer's daughter, Elexis, both of Idaho; and special nephew, Robert Lewis. Retired letter carrier for U.S. Postal Service, Johnstown. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at forest Lawn Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Moxham Lutheran Church, Johnstown. Daily American, January 15, 2002 [S2611]