OBIT: Richard Lee TRESSLER, 1995, Confluence, Somerset County, PA
  
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  TRESSLER
  
  Richard Lee Tressler, 93, Monessen, passed away June 24, 1995, at his
  residence.  Born Oct. 13, 1901, in Confluence.  Son of the late Ezra and Emma
  Gowar Tressler. Mr. Tressler had been employed by the American Chain and
  Cable Co., Pages Div., in Monessen prior to his retirement.  Member of the
  United Methodist Church of Monessen, and Lodge 638 of Free and Accepted
  Masons of Monessen.  Also the Mon Valley Syria Shrine Caravan 17, and the
  Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of the Valley of Pittsburgh.  Preceded in
  death by his wife, Virginia Wright Tressler, and two brothers, Harry
  Tressler and Herbert McClintock.  Survivors include a daughter and
  son-in-law Mrs. James (Betty) McLaughlin of Monessen, and a daughter,
  Shirley Tressler, with whom Mr. Tressler made a home in Monessen.  Also a
  granddaughter, Linda Lee McLaughlin of Monessen, and a sister, lrene
  Tressler, Confluence.  Friends were received Sunday and Monday and funeral
  services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of the Rhome Funeral
  Home Inc. 1209 Grand Blvd. Monessen, with the Rev William O. Anderson and
  the Rev. D.W. Norton officiating from the United Methodist Church of
  Monessen, and the Olive Branch Baptist Church, Smithton, respectfully (sic).
  lnterment at noon at Addison Cemetery, Addison, Pa.  Masonic services were
  held Monday at the funeral home.
  
  Daily American, June 27, 1995
  
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