Eric R. "Ike" Ankney, 55, Berlin, died Feb. 24, 2013, at Somerset In-Touch Hospice. Born July 22, 1957, in Bristol, a son of Lewis and Ray Ellen (Vannear) Ankney. He is survived by his parents, of Somerset; daughters Tara Ann Strobach, Atlanta, Ga., and Francesca Marie Pampena, Greensburg; sister Renee Meager and husband Michael, Berlin; and brothers Andrew married to the former Lesa Hoy, Newport News, Va., and Tyler, Somerset. He worked for over 25 years as Ankney Construction and Consulting. Member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Somerset, Berlin Fife and Drum Corps., New Baltimore Sportsmen’s Club, SAL Squadron 445, Berlin, and Mountain Field and Stream Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time on his Harley. At Eric’s request, there will be no visitation. A Celebration of Eric’s life will be announced at a later date. Interment Somerset County Memorial Park Friday March 1 at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to In Touch Hospice, PO Box 1173, Somerset, PA 15501. Arrangements by Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin. DeanerFuneralsAndCremations.com.
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