OBIT: Charles G. "Chuck" STROKE, 2003, Acosta, Somerset County, PA
  
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  CHARLES G. STROKE
  
  Charles G. "Chuck" Stroke, 81, of Fourth Street, Acosta, died Sept.
  7, 2003, at home.  Born Sept. 2, 1922, in Tars, Westmoreland County
  son of John and Naomi (Daniels) Stroke.  Preceded in death by
  parents; sisters, Katherine Davis, and Eva Hoopes and brothers, Floyd
  and Daniel Stroke.  Survived by wife, the former Mary L. Morrell;
  daughter Roseanne wife of Randy W. Williams, Husband Rd., Somerset;
  son, Tim, Horner Road, Hooversville and grandchildren: Michael,
  Stephanie and Stacey Williams.  Also survived by sisters-in-law
  Evelyn Morrell and Loretta Stroke both of Acosta; brother-in-law
  Joseph Morrell, Seward and numerous nieces and nephews.  Army veteran
  of World War II.  Observed 52nd wedding anniversary, Aug. 25, 2003. 
  Retired union carpenter for local 1490.  Member of All Saints Parish
  where he had been an usher, member of the finance committee and
  enjoyed many church activities including building the current alter
  and Stations of the Cross at All Saints Chapel.  Also member of
  Somerset Post 554 VFW and the Jenner Rod and Gun Club.  Friends
  received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Hoffman Funeral
  Home, Allegheny Street, Boswell where vigil for the deceased will be
  held at 2 p.m. Tuesday.  Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Wednesday at All
  Saints Chapel, Acosta, Rev. Father Justin Ratajczak, OFM Conv.
  Celebrant.  Committal Somerset County Memorial Park with military
  rite in charge of the Somerset County Honor Guard.  Memorials may be
  sent to "In Touch" Hospice, 1590 N. Center Ave., Suite 111, Somerset,
  Pa. 15501.
  
  Somerset Daily American, September 9, 2003
  
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