OBIT: Fred J. WIRBICK, 1986, Stoystown RD, Somerset County, PA
  
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  WIRBICK
  
  Fred J. Wirbick, 70, Stoystown RD 3, died April 29, 1986, at his
  residence.  Born Jan. 22, 1916, in McKeesport, son of Joseph A. and
  Rose (Packanyk) Wirbick.  Preceded in death by parents; an infant
  son; sisters, Helen Burkett and Irene Wirbick.  Survived by his wife,
  the former Louise Berkebile; and these children: Mrs. Jack (Jane)
  Metzgar, Mrs. Ronald (JoAnn) Eutin and Mrs. Terry (Jackie) Struky,
  all of Stoystown RD 2; Mrs. Robert (Nancy Joyce) Hoover, Indian Lake;
  Jean Alumbaugh, Stoystown; and Joseph, married to former Michelle
  Custer, Ephrata; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
  Brother of Mrs. Dorothy Fulton, Friedens.  His death ends a marriage
  union of 50 years.  Retired coal miner, shoe repairman and
  carpenter.  Member of Laurel Hill Gospel Tabernacle and UMWA.  Family
  will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, at
  Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown, where service will be held at 11 a.m.
  Friday, the Rev. C.J. Ickes officiating.  Interment, Lambertsville
  Cemetery.
  
  Daily American, April 30, 1986
  
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