OBIT: Morton R. STAYROOK, 1983, Hollsopple RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  MORTON R. STAYROOK
  
    Morton R. Stayrook, 75, Hollsopple RD 2, died Feb. 28, 1983, at
  Memorial Hospital, Johnstown.
    He was born Jan. 27, 1908, in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County,
  son of Francis and Catherine (Blough) Stayrook.  He was preceded in
  death by parents, two sons, three sisters and three brothers.
    He is survived by widow, former Ruth E. Miller, and these children:
  Miller, married to former Carol Hooper, Newton, Kan.; Esther
  Szala-Byers, Hollsopple RD 2; Carmon, married to former Leah
  Hershberger, Johnstown RD 4; Luther, East Berlin; Spencer "Sam",
  married to former Sylvia Siefert, Cincinnati, Ohio; Eunice, wife of
  Edwin Hershberger, Northfield, N.J.; Patricia, wife of John Calloway,
  and Maretta Civello, both of Alexandria, Va.; and David married to
  former Grace Thomas, Felton; also daughter-in-law, Joanna Stayrook,
  Blairsville RD 2; also 36 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and
  two great-great-grandchildren.  He was the brother of Katie Alwine,
  Hollsopple RD 3; Glenn, Somerset, Francis and Richard, both of
  Berlin; William, Erie; Vernon; Strongsville, Ohio; Clara Peterson and
  Erma Ott, both of Johnstown; and Edna Cox, Linesville.  He was an
  active member of Carpenter's Park Mennonite Church.  Death breaks
  marriage union of 56 years.
    Friends were received at George E. Mason Funeral Home, Davidsville,
  where services were held at Carpenters Park Mennonite Church, the Rev.
  Marvin Kaufman, officiating.  Interment, Blough Mennonite Cemetery.
  
  The Republic, March 10, 1983
  
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