OBIT: Gurney R. STEVANUS, 1977, Rockwood RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  STEVANUS
  
  Gurney R. Stevanus, 82, of Rockwood RD 2, died May 9, 1977 in the
  Altoona Veterans Hospital.  Born April 15, 1895 in Elk Lick Township,
  a son of Bert and Annie (Shumaker) Stevanus.  Survived by his wife,
  Ida (Burkholder) Stevanus of Rockwood RD 2; three sons: Ray W. of
  Rockwood RD 3; Charles John of Rockwood RD 2; and James R. of
  Rockwood; five sisters: Mrs. Margaret Barcrar, Mrs. Mary Burnsworth,
  Bessie Seese, and Bertha Leepahack, all of Windber; Mrs. Leora
  Hostetler of Garrett and Mrs. Florence Conn of Berlin RD 1; nine
  grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by
  his parents and two brothers.  He was a veteran of World War I and
  was a member of the VFW of Somerset.  Friends will be received at the
  William J. Wood Funeral Home, Rockwood, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2
  to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where services will be conducted
  Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Don Judy officiating.  Interment,
  Union Cemetery, New Centerville.
  
  Daily American, May 10, 1977
  
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