OBIT: William J. WRIGHT, 1947, of interest in Somerset County, PA

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WILLIAM J. WRIGHT

  Funeral services for William J. Wright, 85, retired farmer, who died about 
midnight Tuesday, December 16, at his home, were held at the Lutheran church, 
Friday afternoon, with Rev. George Bowersox, pastor, officiating.
  The pall bearers were Milton Rodamer, Harvey Gortner, Adam Hanft, Daniel 
Klotz, George Deifenbach and Louis Klotz.  Interment in the Grantsville 
Cemetery.  Mr. Wright suffered a stroke in July, 1946, and has been in declining 
health since that time.  
  He was born October 16, 1862, in Preston County, W.Va., the son of the late 
Vachel and Ellen (Ryland) Wright.  He resided on a farm near State Line in 
Addison Township before coming to Grantsville 35 years ago.  He was a member of 
the Grantsville Lutheran Church, and was a highly respected citizen of the 
Grantsville community.
  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elmira (Ringer) Wright; a son, Ira E. Wright, 
Uniontown, Pa.; one daughter, Mrs. John (Samantha) Hetrick, Cove; a brother, 
Samuel Wright, Brandonville, W.Va.; 16 grandchildren and six great-
grandchildren.  Two grandsons are in the U.S. Army: S-Sgt Fay Wright stationed 
in New Hampshire, and Corp. Max Wright, in Japan.

Meyersdale Republican, December 25, 1947