Andrew Michael Berish
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Born on September 4,1904 in Spangler, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. He was the fourth oldest child born to Michael Berish and Anna P. Mudry.
Description
He was of average build (stocky but not fat) and stature (5 foot 9 inch). He was clean shaven. He had brown hair and brown eyes.
Early Years
- Childhood -
- Siblings
Education
He completed the seventh grade.
Religion
Andrew was baptized into the Catholic faith.
He was a member of St. Ann's Church
Military Service Years
Never served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Family Years
Married Mary Elizabeth Setlock on February 7, 1930 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, OH. The couple had two children: one boy - John Michael, and one girl - Mary Catherine.
The couple would eventually have two children:
- Mary Catherine Berish
- John Michael Berish
Residences
- Lived at 413 Spearman Avenue, Sharon, Mercer Co, PA in 1940
- Lived at 629 Spearman Avenue, Sharon, Mercer Co, PA in 1957
Working Years
- Employed as a carpenter at Sharon Steel Corporation for 23 years.
- Previously, he worked as a coal miner and, before that, he worked as a baker.
Personal Life
He loved to fish, hunt and dance. He played the mandolin and banjo.
Andy was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and Farrell Sportsmen's Club.
Death
Andrew died after suffering for a long time from bone cancer on February 11, 1966 at Sharon General Hospital in Sharon, Mercer County, Pennsylvania.
He was buried in February of 1966 at St. Ann's Cemetery in Hermitage, Mercer County, Pennsylvania in Section D, Row 1.