OBIT: Gertrude H. (McKENNA) WILSON, 1981, Acosta, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Patty Millich/Alice James. Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ WILSON Gertrude H. Wilson, 52, Fifth St., Acosta, died Aug. 1, 1981 in Somerset Community Hospital. Born Sept. 13, 1928 in Jerome, daughter of James P. and Clara V. (Muzydia) McKenna. Preceded in death by her father, who died in 1982; and one sister, Catherine Goodin. Survived by mother, Johnstown; husband, Philip P.; and these children: Rose Marie, wife of John Stauffer, Somerset; Vicky, wife of Ronald Mattacchione of Windsor Locks, Conn.; Judy Rankin, Sterling Park, Va.; Elmer Rankin Jr., Suitland, Md.; James P. Rankin, Temple Hills, Md.; Donald E. Rankin, Suitland, Md.; Robin C. Wilson and Margaret, wife of Douglas Speigle Jr., both at home; and four grandchildren: Kevin Stauffer, Gina and Paula Mattacchione and Phillip Wilson. Sister of Rose Ann Childs, Brandywine, Md.; Doris Schneider, Ocean City, Md.; Bernard J., Brandywine, Md.; and Patrick, Acosta. Member of Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church, Johnstown. Friends were received Sunday evening and will be received until 9 p.m. Monday at Hoffman Funeral Home, 409 Main St., Boswell, where prayer services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church, with the Rev. John Kraus officiating. Interment, church cemetery. Daily American, August 3, 1981 [W1442]