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Louis Geisel Funeral Home Branch Office Russell W. Styer, Supervisor 330 East Pitt St. Bedford, PA15522 (814) 623-5319

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                                 OBITUARY                        October 15, 2006

                                                  Louis F. Amershek

Louis F. Amershek, 89, of Carrol’s Rest Home, Lincoln Highway, Bedford, formerly of King Street, Bedford, died at 10:35 PM on Saturday, October 14, 2006 at Pennknoll Village, Everett.

Mr. Amershek was born in Johnstown on June 21, 1917 the son of the late Michael and Marie (Wolfing) Amershek.

He worked as a welder and was a supervisor for Bethlehem Steel of Johnstown for 34 years. Louis was an avid fly fisherman and loved the outdoors and gardening. He was a member of the Polish Falcons, Holy Name Society, the American Legion, and the Bedford Moose Lodge # 480.

Mr. Amershek was a member of the Saint Thomas Catholic Church in Bedford.

Louis was the husband of Christine “Chrissie” (Zidar) Amershek whom he married on October 8, 1938.

In addition to his wife he is survived by daughter Saundra L. Thomas, of Everett, daughter Alana J. wife of Marco Johnson, of Fairfax, VA, and a granddaughter Taunya wife of Richard delos Reyes. He was preceded in death by ten brothers & sister-Michael, Anthony, Mary Belihar, Hannah Umberger, Rudy, Joseph, Carrie Rininger, Lee, Pauline Barentinicic, and Charles.

A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday October 17, 2006 at the Saint Thomas Catholic Church in Bedford at 10:00 AM with Father Charles Amershek and Father Raymond Crosser celebrant.

A Committial Service will be held at the Saint Thomas Catholic Cemetery.

Friends are invited to call Monday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9PM at the Louis Geisel Funeral Home, Bedford, where a Vigil For the Deceased will be held at 3:45 PM.