OBIT: Orange R. THOMAS, 2001, Jerome, Somerset County, PA
  
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  THOMAS
  
  Orange R. Thomas, 79, of Jerome Ave., Jerome died May 13, 2001 at Memorial
  Medical Center, Johnstown.  Born Dec. 9, 1921 in Johnstown. Son of Amos and
  Fannie (Blough) Thomas.  Preceded in death by parents, sister Hilda
  Sleppy-Knepp, brother Richard Thomas and step-mother Cora (Naugle) Thomas.
  Survived by wife of 53 years, former Evelyn Adams: sons, Van at home,
  Eugene of Boswell RD, and Larry married to the former Jean Palmer,
  Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Brother of
  Margaret Howarth, Baltimore, Md., Viola Page, Hollsopple RD, Madeline
  Kadilac, Jerome, and Melvin Dean Thomas, Johnstown.  Member of Jerome Post
  802 American Legion, Jenner Rod and Gun Club, Hooversville Post 7565 VFW,
  and Jerome Nest 556 Polish Falcons of America.  Army veteran of World War
  II.  Retired line chief for former Penelec Power Co. with 41 years of
  service.  Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hoffman
  Funeral Home, Main Street, Boswell, where service will be held at 11 a.m.
  Wednesday, Larry C. Hoover officiating.  Interment, Maple Spring Cemetery.
  Graveside Military Rites by Menoher Post 155 VFW.
  
  Daily American, May 15, 2001
  
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