OBIT:  Kenneth R. THOMAS, 1994, Hollsopple, Somerset County, PA
  
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  THOMAS
  
  Dr. Kenneth R. Thomas, 86, Hollsopple RD 2, died April 16, 1994 at Windber
  Hospital.  Born Feb. 15, 1908, in Thomas Mills, son of Edward E. and Polly
  Blough Thomas.  Preceded in death by parents and a great grandson.  Survived
  by his wife, the former Mildred Hammer and these children, Louise, wife of
  Harold Cullar, North Lima, Ohio, Lila Rae, wife of Robert Stettle,
  Morgantown, W.Va.; Elsie, wife of Herbert Fetterman, Johnstown RD 7; 11
  grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; brother of Rev. Harold Thomas,
  Hollsopple RD 2; step sister Erma Short, Ohio; step brothers, Rev. Elvin
  Holsopple and Emery Holsopple, both of Hollsopple RD 2, Paul Holsopple,
  Florida and Samuel Holsopple, Ohio.  Member of Thomas Mennonite Church where
  he served as a Sunday school teacher, Bible school teacher, superintendent
  and on church council.  Formal education from California State University of
  Pa. and University of Pittsburgh with a doctorate of education; member of
  Phi Derta Kappa.  Served 47 years in education in Conemaugh Township schools
  as a teacher and administrator.  After retirement, he served on the school
  board, president of Somerset County P.A.S.R. (Pa. Association of School
  Retirees); member of state P.A.S.R.; Pa. State Education Association,
  National Retired Teachers Association.  Conemaugh Lions Club. Jenner
  Community Sportsmen.  Death breaks marriage union of 63 years.  He was an
  ardent fisherman, hunter, antique car collector, artist and extensive world
  wide traveler.  Family receiving friends from 7-9 p.m., Monday and 2-4 and
  7-9 p.m., Tuesday at the George E. Mason Funeral Home Inc., Davidsville and
  from 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of service at 11 a.m. at Thomas Mennonite
  Church. Revs. Donald Speigle, Homer Schrock, Marvin Kaufman.  Interment in
  the church cemetery.  Those who wish please make donations to Windber
  hospice.
  
  Daily American, April 18, 1994
  
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