OBIT: Dwight E. YOUNKIN, 1980, native of Rockwood, Somerset County, PA
  
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  DWIGHT E. YOUNKIN
  
    Dwight E. Younkin, 56, of 820 McKee St., State College, died at Center
  Community Hospital Nov. 4, 1980.
    He was born March 17, 1929 in Rockwood, son of James C. and Glenavey
  (Weigand) Younkin. He is survived by wife, the former Frances Bender of State
  College; mother, West Bradenton, Fla.; son, Bruce A. Younkin; daughter, Jeanne
  Younkin, both of State College; two grandchildren; one brother, James C.
  Younkin, and one sister, Mrs. Harvey G. Stickle, both of Mentor, Ohio.
    He was a 1951 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and received a
  master of science degree in 1953 in animal husbandry. He was employed by Penn
  State as a professor of animal science and extension livestock specialist. He
    served in the Army Air Force in World War II. 
    He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, State College, where funeral
  services were held with the Dr. Robert D. Hershey officiating. A graveside
  service and burial was held at Friedens Lutheran Cemetery conducted by the
  Rev. James R. Ling. Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite
  charity.
  
  The Republic, November 13, 1980