OBIT: Ralph E. STEVANUS, 1986, Meyersdale RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  STEVANUS
  
  Ralph E. Stevanus, 83, Meyersdale RD 4, died Nov. 16, 1986, at his
  home.  Born Feb. 13, 1903, Elk Lick Township, a son of the late
  Gabriel and Rebecca (Keefer) Stevanus.  Preceded in death by his
  wife, the former Florence M. Everline; a daughter, Esther Jean; and
  eight brothers and sisters.  Survived by these children: Kenneth E.,
  Richmond, Va.; Mrs. Jane Brocht, Meyersdale; Miss Ethel, Meyersdale
  RD 4; Mrs. Nancy Forney, College Park, Md.; and Mrs. Mary
  Butterfield, Berkley Springs, W.Va.; also six grandchildren; three
  great-grandchildren.  A brother of Mrs. Sue Holt, Cumberland, Md. 
  Retired in 1968 from his refuse collecting service in the Cumberland
  area after 32 years service.  He was a former school teacher, having
  taught at the Springs, Yoder and Wellersburg schools.  He served as
  president of the Meyersdale Area School Board from 1966 to 1968.  He
  was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church, Meyersdale RD 4,
  was a lay speaker, adult Sunday school and Bible study teacher. 
  Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the
  Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale.  Services will be conducted at 11
  a.m. Wednesday at St. John's United Methodist Church, Meyersdale RD
  4, where the body will lie in state from 10 a.m. until time of
  service, the Rev. Charles Harper, the Rev. Ray Gnagey and the Rev.
  Timothy Storms, officiating.  Interment, church cemetery.  In lieu of
  flowers, contributions may be made to the Meyersdale Public Library,
  favorite charity or church organizations.
  
  Daily American, November 18, 1986
  
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