Edward E. Berkebile, 48, Friedens, died Oct. 24, 2012, at Somerset In Touch Hospice House of Journey’s Rest. Born Aug. 14, 1964, in Somerset, son of the late Floyd E. Jr. and Gloria (Pfeifer) Berkebile. Survived by his wife of 22 years the former Lisa Gerhardt; sons: Benjamin, Douglas, and Colten, all at home; sister: Debra Buchanan, Johnstown; nieces: Rebecca and Kimberly Buchanan; father and mother-in-law George and Ricki (Caton) Gerhardt, Friedens; brothers-in-law: Michael (Brenda) Gerhardt and Christopher (Joanna) Gerhardt, all of Severn, Md.; and their children: Logan, Megan, Carter, and Cary; and faithful K9 companion, Gracie. He was a 1982 graduate of North Star High School and a 1984 graduate of Williamsport Community College, was retired from SCI-Laurel Highlands, and was a former paramedic for Conemaugh Hospital. Member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Somerset F.O.E. Aerie 1801, United Bowhunters, and Wild Turkey Federation. He was a hunter’s safety instructor and enjoyed coaching Little Eagle Football and Little League Baseball, being in the outdoors, and hunting and fishing with his sons and friends. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Friedens Lutheran Church. Additional viewing from noon until service at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Friedens Lutheran Church, Rev. Edward DeVore officiating. Interment Somerset County Memorial Park. Instead of flowers, contributions may be given to Somerset In Touch Hospice, P.O. Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501 or to Friedens Lutheran Church, 131 Main St., Friedens, PA 15541. Arrangements by Deaner Funeral Home, Stoystown. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
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