OBIT: Eugene S. WHIPKEY, 2002, Berlin, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Nancy Lorz Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ WHIPKEY Eugene S. Whipkey, 76, of Beachdale Road, Berlin, formerly of Boswell RD, died March 6, 2002, at Somerset Hospital. Born Jan. 13, 1926, in Jenner Township. Son of Henry N. and Lillian E. Whipkey. Preceded in death by parents, grandson, Kenneth Eugene Whipkey, brothers, Samuel Vernon and Merle. Survived by wife, former Fern A. Shaulis, children, Gregory J., married to the former Debra Lisbon, Boswell RD, Judy L., married to Robert L. Holt, Catawba, S.C., and Vickie L., married to John T. Watkins, of Berlin; grandchildren, Michael, Jody, Tony, Cristy, Teri, T.J. and Hannah; and four great-grandchildren. Brother of Howard, married to the former Catherine Nedrow, Chester Dale, married to the former Joylene Ream, both of Boswell RD, and Thelma Bell of Arizona. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Army veteran of World War II. Retired hunting guide for Rolling Rock Club, Game Dept., Laughlintown. Avid hunter and golfer. Would have observed 51st wedding anniversary April 2, 2002. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Hoffman Funeral Home Allegheny Street, Boswell where service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday. Rev. C.J. Ickes and Rev. Gary Anderson officiating. Interment, Beam Cemetery near Gray. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity. Daily American, March 8, 2002 [W1063]