C. Russell Strong, 77, of Meyersdale, died Jan. 4, 2013 at Meyersdale Medical Center. Born May 5, 1935 in Clymer, the son of the late David Clarence and Elizabeth (Butterworth) Strong. Preceded in death by his brother, Ralph S. Strong; sisters: Margaret Popson and Marlene Miller. Survived by his wife of 50 years, the former Mary Ann McCoy; children: Brian Strong and wife Kathy, and William D. Strong, all of Meyersdale; Lori Rick, Birch Run, Mich.; grandchildren: Heather L. and Breanne M. Rick, Collin A. Strong, Kayla A. Strong-Dunmeyer, and Kyle L. Strong-Dunmeyer. Also survived by his sister-in-law: Peggy Strong, Clymer. He was a 1953 graduate of Clymer High School and a United States Army veteran. Russell was the manager of G.C. Murphy's, Meyersdale for 35 years and also worked 12 years at Clapper's Building Supply. He was a member of Meyersdale Church of the Brethren, Meyersdale Lions Club, Meyersdale Historical Society, American Legion, Meyersdale Elks Lo. 1951, and Meyersdale Lodge 554 F&AM. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where service will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday. Pastor Pete Kaltenbaugh officiating. Interment Meyersdale Area Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Meyersdale Church of the Brethren, 9 Beachley St., Meyersdale, PA 15552. Arrangements by William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc. www.WilliamRowePrice.com.
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