OBIT: Kathleen (MILLER) WENGERD, 2004, Springs, Somerset County, PA
  
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  KATHLEEN WENGERD
  
  Kathleen Wengerd, 70, Springs, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, as the
  result of an automobile accident in Grantsville, Md.  Born June 24,
  1934, she is the daughter of the late Ernest and Emma (Lohr) Miller.
  She is preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Livengood.  Surviving
  are her husband of 49 years, Budd A. Wengerd, three daughters, Beth
  Green and husband, Don, Salisbury; Lisa Tissue and husband, Rod,
  Hagerstown, Md. and Trina Wengerd, Canonsburg; one brother, Mark
  Miller, Connecticut; and four grandchildren, Chelsea and Jared Green
  and Hannah and Lydia Tissue.  A graduate of Salisbury-Elk Lick High
  School and Catherman's Business School, Mrs. Wengerd had been
  employed by National Jet and Miller Machine Works.  Most recently, she
  was the executive secretary at Wengerd Roofing Company.  She was an
  active member of Springs Mennonite Church, where she had served as
  organist, song leader, mentor and Bible School and Sunday School
  teacher.  As a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was a
  fabulous cook, a gracious hostess and she was happiest when her
  family was "all under one roof."  Her hobbies included reading and
  gardening, she was adept at solving crossword puzzles.  Possessing the
  gift of encouragement, she gave of herself to others willingly and
  without hesitation.  Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
  Friday at the Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 179 Miller St.,
  Grantsville, Md.  A memorial service will be conducted at 5 p.m.
  Saturday at Springs Mennonite Church.  The Rev. Steven Heatwole and
  the Rev. Earl Yoder officiating.  Private interment will be in Springs
  Cemetery.  The family requests that memorial contributions be made to
  Ruth Enlow Library, Grantsville Branch or Springs Mennonite Church.
  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.
  
  10/08/2004 Daily American