OBIT: Ricky S. WILKINS, 2008, formerly of Somerset County, PA

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WILKINS, Ricky S.  01/22/08  DA

Ricky S. Wilkins, 55, Hughesville, Md., formerly of Jenners and Acosta, died 
Jan. 16, 2008, in Maryland. Born Nov. 3, 1952, in Johnstown, the son of Herbert 
M. Sr. and Marion June (Rummel) Wilkins. Preceded in death by parents; special 
grandmother, Ruth Rummel; mother-in-law, Faye Matkoskey; and brother-in-law, 
John Matkoskey. Survived by wife of 34 years, the former Peggy J. Matkoskey; 
dear friend and partner, Clinton "Thunder" Watson; brothers, Herbert M. Jr. 
"Rusty" and wife, Diane, Somerset; and Claude W. "Dusty" and wife, Carol, Jenner 
Crossroads; father-in-law, John Matkoskey Sr., Acosta; and these sisters-in-law 
and brothers-in-law, Judy and Jerry Holiday, and Pam and Brian Costea, all of 
Kimmelton; George and Barbara Matkoskey, David and Jenny Matkoskey, and Nick and 
Annie Matkoskey, all of Acosta; Tina and Jeff Shaffer, and Kasey Matkoskey, all 
of Friedens. Also survived by uncle, Bill Rummel; Peggy's uncle, George 
Matkoskey; and numerous nieces And nephews. Was a sales associate with the La 
Plata, Md. Wal-Mart for the past five years and previously worked as a certified 
nursing assistant at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Maryland. Ricky loved 
motorcycles and belonged to numerous motorcycle clubs in Florida. He also 
enjoyed dancing, had an outgoing personality and was loved by many. Viewing from 
2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 
Main Street, Boswell, where service will be held 10 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Daniel 
Nicksich officiating. Interment, Jenner Crossroads Cemetery.

Daily American, January 22, 2008