OBIT: Gerald E. YOUNKIN, 2003, Berlin, Somerset County, PA
  
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  YOUNKIN
  
  Gerald E. Younkin, 77, of Berlin, formerly of Ligonier died Dec. 7, 2003 in
  Meadow View Nursing Center, Berlin. He was born July 29, 1926 in Acosta, a
  son of the late Jesse R. and Irene Phillippi Younkin. In addition to his
  parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy (Compton) Younkin in
  1986. He is survived by two daughters, Betty Jane Johnson of Bolivar and
  Sally Wysocki of Jeannette; two sons, Gregory Younkin of West Palm Beach.
  Fla. and S/Sgt. Jesse Younkin serving our country in Korea; a stepdaughter,
  Debbie Eddington of Salt Lake City, Utah; a stepson, Merle Leach of Lusby,
  Md.; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Velma Muir of
  Ligonier, and two brothers, Dale Younkin of Berlin and Arden Younkin of
  Houston, Texas. Jerry had owned and operated the former Younkin Sunoco
  Station in Ligonier and retired from the Pa. Bureau of Forestry. He attended
  the Berlin Alliance Church. He was a veteran of World War II, having served
  with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Ligonier American Legion 267.
  Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the J. Paul
  McCracken Funeral Chapel Inc., 144 East Main St., Ligonier, where a funeral
  service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Benton R. McKee
  officiating. Interment will follow in Ligonier Valley Cemetery. The family
  suggest any memorial contributions be sent to your local chapter of the
  Alzheimer's Association.
  
  Daily American, December 12, 2003