OBIT: Betty M. (BLATTENBERGER) STAPLETON, 2000, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  STAPLETON
  
    Betty M. Stapleton, 79, of 5190 Walnut Lane, Everett, formerly of
  Roaring Spring, died Feb. 8, 2000 at Somerset Hospital.  Born Aug.
  14, 1920 in Roaring Spring, the daughter of Joseph and Julia
  (Pollard) Blattenberger.  She married Ellis M. Stapleton on May 17,
  1941 in Cumberland, Md.  She is survived by her husband; daughter,
  Venetta M. Bowersox of Carlisle and two sons, Joseph M. Valkaria,
  Fla.; and Craig M., Somerset.  She is also survived by six
  grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  She was a member of the
  Somerset Church of the Brethren and a former member of The Bare
  Memorial Church of God, Roaring Spring.  She was employed in the
  cafeteria in the Somerset School District for 18 years.  She also
  served as a volunteer at the snack bar at Somerset Hospital.  She was
  a 1938 graduate of Roaring Spring High School.  She enjoyed cooking
  and homemaking.  She was a former member of the Roaring Spring
  Chapter Order of Eastern Star.  Friends will be received from 10
  until 11 a.m., the hour of service Thursday in the J. Gary Thompson
  Funeral Home, Roaring Spring, Pastor David Williams officiating. 
  Interment, Fairview Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial
  contributions may be given to The Bare Memorial Church of God,
  Roaring Spring.
  
  Daily American, February 9, 2000
  
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