Ardell R. Varner

Ardell Robert Varner, 68, of Manns Choice, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital.  He was born on October 28, 1940 in Johnstown, PA a son of the late Chester and Viola (Norton) Varner.  On April 11, 1975 in West Virginia he married Brenda J. Cook and she survives along with the following family, a son, Robert A. Varner of Manns Choice, a step-son, Thomas W. Cook of Somerset, two grandchildren: Cassie and Kyler Varner, a sister, Geneive Young of Buffalo, NY, and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by one sister Betty Golden.

He was of the protestant faith.  He worked as a painter and also traveled with the carnivals and the fairs helping them setup.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, picnics and putting together model cars.

Funeral Services:  Friday, September 18, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dan Diehl officiating. Friends will be received on Friday at 2:00 p.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home. Our online guest book is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com.