OBIT: William SPENCER, 1916, Berlin, Somerset County, PA File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Meyersdale Library. Transcribed and proofread by: Keith Petenbrink. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _________________________________________ Spencer, William William Spencer died at his home in Berlin, Thursday, May 30, aged 71 years. Mr. Spencer was stricken with paralysis about two years ago, and his condition grew worse and worse until he finally became helpless. He was born in Stonycreek Township. He is survived by two adopted children, Percy Spencer, of Berlin and Mrs. Hugh Welsh, of Somerset. Four sisters also survive as follows: Mrs. Sarah Ware, of Berlin; Mrs. Matthew Shafer, of Vandergrift, Pa.; Miss Mary Spencer, who helped to take care of him in his last days, and Mrs. S. W. Dively, of Bloomington, ll. Meyersdale Commercial, June 8, 1916