OBIT: Thelma Ruth (BLYSTONE) TINKEY, 1988, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA
  
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  TNKEY
  
  Thelma Ruth Tinkey, 77, of Rockwood RD 2, died April 19, 1988, at her
  residence.  Born Aug. 14, 1910, in Tarrs, Pa., daughter the late Walter and
  Ethel (Shrum) Blystone.  Preceded in death by in death by two sons, William
  and Glenn, and five brothers and three sisters.  Survived by husband of 65
  years, J. Ralph Tinkey; following children: Ralph Jr., RD 7, Somerset; Otto
  Zane, Bedford; Mrs. Elmer (Nancy) Harr, Somerset, RD 4; James J., Rockwood,
  RD I; Mrs. Glenn (Eva) Dewey, Marina, Calif.; Harold Dean, Somerset, RD 1;
  Mrs. Robert (Wilma) Trent, Friedens, RD 2; 29 grandchildren and 22 great-
  grandchildren.  Sister of: Mrs. Edna McClain, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Emma
  Durstine, Champion; Mrs Eva Bee and Paul Blystone, both of Somerset.
  Friends were recieved Tuesday and will be recieved on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9
  p.m. at the Wilbur D. Miller Funeral Home, where funeral services will be
  conducted on Thursday at 1:30 p.m., the Rev. Lawrence Whitney officiating.
  Interment, Mt. Nebo Cemetery Champion, Pa.
  
  Daily American, April 10, 1988
  
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