OBIT: James E. SPORY, 1990, Boswell RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Nancy S. Edwards Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ SPORY James E. Spory, 64, Boswell RD 1, died June 11, 1990, at Memorial Hospital. Born Dec. 11, 1925, in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, son of John E. and Linnie (Rhoads) Spory. Preceded in death by parents and granddaughter, Katrina Lee Thomas. Survived by wife, former Bernice Lehman; daughter, Doris E., wife of Mark G. Thomas, and son, John E., married to former Mary Vincent, both of Boswell RD 1; grandchildren: Susie and Beth Thomas, and Rachel and Nathan Spory. Brother of Alfred, married to former Evelyn Saylor, Hanover; Dorothy, wife of Luke Weimer, Johnstown, and Dorcas, wife of George Friedline, New Martinsville, W. Va. Member of Benscreek Lutheran Church, where he was past treasurer of Sunday School and a former councilman. Prominent life-long dairy farmer in Conemaugh Township. Observed 42nd wedding anniversary June 6, 1990. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hoffman Funeral Home, Allegheny St., Boswell. Service at 11 a.m. Thursday at Benscreek Church, where viewing will also be held from 10 a.m. until time of service, Rev. Lloyd T. Wilson. Interment, Thomas Mennonite Cemetery. Memorials to Benscreek Lutheran Church, Hollsopple RD 2, would be appreciated. Daily American, June 12, 1990 [S2655]