92, Portage died July 15, 2016 at the Pallitive Care Unit of Windber Hospital. Born April 13, 1924 in Portage the son of John and Rose (Sendzek) Lang. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Raymond, sisters Ruth, Dorothy Root, Jennie Kertes. Survived by wife the former Rhola Ripple and sons David and Donald and a sister Bernice Clites. Elmer was a Army veteran of WWII service in the European Theater and receiving the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. He retired from Beth Energy Mine 33, Ebensburg. Friends received from 5-8 pm Tuesday at the Jean H. Kinley Funeral Home, Portage where service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Johnstown.
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