OBIT: Brenda J. STRAKA, 1999, native of Somerset County, PA
  
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  STRAKA
  
    Brenda J. Straka, 22, Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, Pa., formerly of
  Jenners, died unexpectedly July 1, 1999, at home.  Born May 21, 1977,
  in Somerset, daughter of Benedict Sr. and Jean (Persuhn) Straka. 
  Preceded in death by infant sister, Beverly Joann Straka, May 10,
  1975; maternal grandmother, Louise Persuhn and paternal grandfather,
  John L. Straka.  Survived by parents, Jenners; brother, Benedict Jr.,
  married to the former Wendy Penrod, Washinton [sic], Pa.; and sister,
  Barbara J., wife of James Gardner, Somerset; niece, Beth Ann Gardner,
  nephews: Jacob Gardner and Bradley Straka, maternal grandfather, Ralph
  Persuhn, Boswell; paternal grandmother, Anna Straka, Jennerstown;
  numerous other relatives and special friend, Jimmy.  Member of
  Jennerstown United Methodist Church, where she attended Sunday School
  and was active in the youth group.  A 1995 graduate of North Star High
  School and Somerset Vo-Tech, 1999 graduate of Allegheny Community
  College, Pittsburgh, where she was elected to the Who's Who of Junior
  Colleges.  Friends received from 709 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m.
  Sunday at the Hoffman Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell.  Viewing
  also from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Monday at
  Jennerstown United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John R. Guerre and
  the Rev. William F. "Dutch" Persuhn officiating.  Interment, Jenner
  Crossroads Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be sent to Spina
  Bifida Association of Western PA., 134 Shenot Road, Building 1,
  Wexford, Pa. 15090.
  
  Daily American, July 2, 1999
  
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