OBIT: Bruce N. STUTZMAN, 1989, Berlin RD, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Patty Millich/Alice James Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ STUTZMAN Bruce N. Stutzman, 87, Berlin RD 1, died Dec. 25, 1989, at his home. Born May 30, 1902, in Somerset County, son of Sadie Awtey. Preceded in death by his mother; his wife, the former Nellie Zearfoss; daughters: Esther Shank and Shirley Heist; infant son, Vernon Lee; grandson, Barry; brothers, Wilbur Awtey and Paul Stutzman and sister, Susan Yoder. Survived by these children: Grace E. Bethel, Berlin RD 1; Bruce M., married to the former Vicki Pangborn, Lewisburg; Wayne, married to the former Mildred Yothers, Somerset RD 6; Mrs. C. Dean (Hazel) Swank, Somerset RD 8; 14 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. He was a retired Somerset County coal miner; a member of Brothersvalley Church of the Brethren and former caretaker of the church and cemetery for 40 years. Member of UMWA. Family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. Viewing from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Friday at Brothersvalley Church of the Brethren, the Revs. Kenneth Davis and Roger Forry officiating. Interment, Pike Cemetery, Brotherton. Memorial contributions may be given to Somerset Hospital's "In-Touch" Hospice Program. Daily American, December 27, 1989 [S3242]