OBIT: Thomas R. TOWNSEND, 2004, oof interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  THOMAS R. TOWNSEND
  
  Thomas R. Townsend, 73, Bradenton, formerly of Red Lion, died Nov. 23,
  2004.  Born Oct. 30, 1931, in Spangler.  He is survived by wife, Beryl R.
  Townsend, Bradenton; daughters, Cindy McVay, York, and Bonnie Young, Red
  Lion; son, Russell Townsend, Sarasota, Fla.; two stepsons, Larry Leiphart,
  Middleburg, and Rick Leiphart, York; 12 grandchildren and six
  great-grandchildren.  He retired from Met-Ed Electric Co., York after 32
  years of service.  He was a life member of V.F.W. Post 1446, Red Lion;
  American Legion Post 543, Red Lion; troop committee member in Boy Scouts of
  America for 18 years earning an Order of the Arrow Award and a member of
  Hawk Gunning Club, York.  He was a veteran of the Army serving in the Korean
  War.  Burial will be held in Pennsylvania.  In lieu of flowers contributions
  may be sent to Hospice of Southwest, Fla., 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Fla.
  34238 or the Heart Association, P.O. Box 21475, St. Petersburg, Fla.,
  33742.  The Good Earth Crematory, 501 17th Ave., W. Bradenton, Fla. 34205,
  in charge of arrangements. 
  
  11/30/2004  Daily American