OBIT: Peter J. STETS, 1999, Boswell RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  STETS
  
    Peter J. Stets, 89, Somerset Pike, Boswell RD, died unexpectedly
  Oct. 1, 1999, at home.  Born Feb. 11, 1910, in Ralphton, son of John
  and Mary Stets.  Preceded in death by parents; wife, the former
  Sophia M. Gontis, Oct. 23, 1988, and sister, Louise Wozniak. 
  Survived by daughters: Dolores S. "Dee", married to Ron Wasylczak of
  Somerset; and Patricia A., married to Thomas M. McGuire of Waldorf,
  Md.; and one granddaughter, Ramona M. McGuire.  Brother Stanley J. of
  Boswell RD.  Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  Member of
  All Saints Catholic Parish, where he helped build the former St.
  John's Church in Acosta.  Also member of the UMWA, Local 1742.  Local
  coal miner for many years and security officer for former Somerset
  State Hospital.  Inducted into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame
  for having voted consecutively in every election for the last 50
  years.  Friends received from noon until 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
  Sunday at Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell, where vigil for
  the deceased will be held 3 p.m. Sunday.  Funeral Mass at 10 a.m.
  Monday at All Saints Chapel, Acosta.  Rev. Father Martin Breski, OFM
  Conv., Celebrant.  Committal at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ralphton.  In
  lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Birthright, PO Box 94,
  Somerset, Pa., 15501.
  
  Daily American, October 2, 1999
  
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