OBIT: Franklin P. SPICKLER, 1997, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  SPICKLER
  
    Franklin P. Spickler, 75, Hagerstown, Md., died Jan. 29, 1997 at
  Washington County Hospital.  Born May 31, 1921 in Cearfoss, Md., the
  son of the late Harry D. Spickler and Olive M. Bowers Spickler
  Stouffer.  He owned and operated Spickler Coal Co.  He was a Somerset
  County Coal broker.  He owned and operated various coal strip mines. 
  He bought and sold heavy equipment.  He attended Maugansville Bible
  Brethren Church.  He is survived by three sisters: Elsie J. Sharer,
  Genevieve G. Clever and Cora I. Melback all of Hagerstown, Md.; one
  brother, Harry D. Spickler of Hagerstown, Md.; numerous nieces and
  nephews; and fiance [sic] Gladys L. Roche of Hagerstown.  He was
  preceded in death by a sister: Naomi M. Miller.  Services will be
  held at 11 a.m. today at Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home.  The Rev.
  John C. Hoffman officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Zion United
  Methodist Church Cemetery, Cearfoss, Md.  The family will receive
  friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on
  Saturday.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to
  Maugansville Bible Brethren Church, 17904 Binkley Drive,
  Maugansville, Md. 21767.
  
  Daily American, February 1, 1997
  
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