OBIT: Willard W. WALKER, 1974, Friedens, Somerset County, PA
  
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  WALKER
  
  Willard W. Walker, 76, Friedens RD 2, died Aug. 18, 1974 at his
  residence.  He was born March 20, 1898 in Stonycreek Twp., the son of
  Franklin L. and Della Cook Walker and is preceded in death by his
  parents, two brothers and a sister, and one infant granddaughter. 
  Walker is survived by his widow the former Ethel Clites and these
  children: Dale, married to the former Eileen Shaulis, Somerset RD 2,
  DeVon, married to the former Jeanne Lamberson, Friedens RD 1, Duane,
  married to the former Janet Hummel, Somerset RD 2, Mrs. James
  Celestea Tataleba, Berlin RD 3, 11 grandchildren and two great
  granddaughters.  He was a brother of Bruce of Johnstown, Richard in
  Friedens RD 2 and Percy, Clarence, Mrs. Earl (Mary) Meyers, Mrs.
  Merle (Gladys) Onstead, all of Central City RD 1.  He was a retired
  farmer, coalminer and sawmiller and would have celebrated his 50
  Wedding anniversary on April 12, 1975.  He was a member of St. Mark's
  Lutheran Church, Shanksville.  Family will receive friends from 7 p.m.
  until 9 p.m. Tuesday and 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  Wednesday at the Charles R. Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown.  Remains
  will be removed to St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Shanksville to lie
  in state from 10 a.m. Thursday until services until 11 a.m. with the
  Rev. Charles E. Staub officiating.  Interment in the Walker Cemetery,
  Shanksville.
  
  Somerset American, August 19, 1974
  
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