OBIT: Edward J. TARKER, 1995, Berlin, Somerset County, PA 
  
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  TARKER
  
  Edward J. Tarker, 80, of Berlin, formerly of Mount Oliver, died Aug. 30,
  1995, at his residence.  Born Jan. 6, 1915, in Pittsburgh, the son of the
  late Bernard and Mary Berry Tarker.  Retired crane operator for U.S. Steel
  and a U.S. Army veteran.  Served in World War II and was awarded the Purple
  Heart.  Preceded in death by his wife, Ruth M. Tarker; parents; one Stepson,
  Frederick Kirsch; four brothers: Michael Tarker, Bernard Tarker, William
  Tarker and Thomas Tarker, and sister, Marie Tarker.  Survived by son, Edward
  W. Tarker of Berlin; stepson Charles Kirsch; stepdaughters, Nancy and June
  French, and two brothers, Raymond Tarker and Charles Tarker.  Survived by
  grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Member of Berlin VFW Post 7295.
  Visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Beinhauer Mortuary 2630,
  W. Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh.  A Blessing service will be at noon Saturday in
  the mortuary chapel.  Interment, Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills, Pa.
  
  Daily American, Sept. 1, 1995
  
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