OBIT: George J. STRAKA, 1944, Confluence, Somerset County, PA

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GEORGE J. STRAKA

  George J. Straka, 75, died March 28, at his home on Dean Street, after six 
months' illness.
  Mr. Straka moved his family to Confluence 30 years ago, when he was employed 
by the Western Maryland Railroad Co.
  He is survived by his wife, and four daughters - Mrs. Glenn R. Fordyce, 
Dallas, Texas; Mrs. Wallace Conway, Confluence; Mrs. Steve Hegedus and Miss 
Agnes Straka, at home.
  Funeral services were held at his late residence in charge of Rev. F. A. Webb 
of the Methodist Church.  Interment was made in the Somerset Memorial Park, 
directed by C. B. Humbert.
  Among the relatives and friends who attended the funeral services were: Joe 
Michael, Mrs. Mary Michael, Mrs. Annie Michael, Kathryn Michael and son, 
Richard, and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Cobbs, all of Braddock, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. 
John Popovic of Mt. Pleasant.

Meyersdale Republican, April 6, 1944