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From: Mary Hoffherr <>
Subject: Re: [PACAMBRI] Obit - George S. Farabaugh 1918-2001
Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:08:41 -0400
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who were his parents?




Beth Rykhus wrote:
> The Tribune-Democrat, Monday, May 21, 2001, B7
> FARABAUGH - George S., 82, 2335 Brick Road, Ebensburg, died may 19, 2001, at
> his residence. Born July 9, 1918, in West Carroll Township, son of Edward
> and Mary (Rietscha) Farabaugh. Preceded in death by parents; brothers,
> Russell and Melvin; sisters, Viola Panaro and Rita Farabaugh; and children,
> Terrance, Andrew and Timothy. Survived by wife, former Rose Holtz, who he
> married April 18, 1949: children, Theodore Farabaugh, and wife, Annette
> Hanlon, Ebensburg; and Cecelia Farabaugh, Ebensburg: grandchildren, Isaac,
> Nathan, Naomi, Bridget, Andrew and Lydia Farabaugh and Elizabeth Niebauer,
> and husband, Michael; great-grandchildren, Raymond and Levi Niebauer, and
> Alexis and Hunter; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was the last
> surviving member of immediate family. Mr. Farabaugh was one of the first
> Cambria County Farmers Association members. Served on the County Board of
> Directors for many years, County Member Service Director and Legislative
> Committees. He was active in membership recruitment and was a loyal, active
> volunteer. Graduate of Spangler High School. Retired as a farmer. Veteran
> of U.S. Air Force during World War II. Member of St. Benedict Catholic
> Church, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus, Pennsylvania Farmers Bureau
> and ASC Committee. Former member of Cambria County Extension Board. His
> interests were farming, gardening and hunting. Friends will be received
> from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Stevens Funeral Homes Inc.
> 146 N. Main St., Carrolltown, where vigil service will be held. Funeral
> Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Benedict Catholic Church, the
> Rev. Vincent Zidek, OSB. Committal, St. Benedict Church Cemetery. Military
> graveside rites will be accorded by local veterans organizations. (www
> StevensFH.com)
>
>
>
> Beth Campbell Rykhus
> Tacoma, WA
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