Samuel E. Black
Samuel E. Black, 66, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 26, 2005, in his residence with his family at his bedside. He was born in Waltersburg, Pa., on March 30, 1939, son of John E. Black and the late Virginia Hahn Black.
In addition to his mother, Virginia Hahn Black, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Black and two brothers, Ronald and James Black.
He was a retired forklift operator for Anchor Hocking for over 42 years. He was a member of the Glass, Molders, Plastics & Allied Workers International Union, and a lifetime member of the Hutchinson Sportsman Club.
He was an avid Jeff Gordon fan and enjoyed watching races and collecting memorabilia.
Sam was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his father, John E. Black of Flatwoods, Pa., his beloved wife, Janet Brown Black; two sons: Samuel K. Black of Westminister, Calif., and Scott E. Black of Uniontown, Pa., and a daughter, Sheila M. Yowler and husband, Norman of Uniontown; five grandchildren: Amy, Nicholas, Storm, Sara B., and Scotty; a brother, David Black and wife, Sharon of Ohio, two sisters: Kay Gansor and husband, Rich of Ohio and Wanda Oplinger and husband Henry of Illinois and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, Uniontown, Pa., today, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, September 29, 2005, from 9 to 10 a.m. the hour of service with the Rev. Bruce Poling officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
Visitation was also held on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.