James Blair Cobaugh

Cobaugh, James Blair, “Ben”, 85, Wesley Chapel. Went to be with the Lord on Feb. 22, 2014, at Conemaugh Medical Center. Born Jan. 3, 1929, in Johnstown. Son of the late Leroy and Marie (Knipple) Cobaugh. Also preceded in death by daughter, Connie Salem; brother, Clyde; and step mother, Helen. Survived by wife of 62 years, Alice N. (Stahl) Cobaugh; and children; Pamela (Robert) Kristoff; James (Amy Wright); Thomas (Stephanie DeArmitt); Timothy; and Matthew; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren;  also son-in-law, Russ Salem. Retired from Inland Products with 44 years’ service. Member of Locust Grove Church of the Brethren where he served as Deacon. Volunteered with the COB Disaster Relief Mission Trips. Ben enjoyed family, friends, camping and hunting. He always had a good story to tell you. Friends received 2-8 PM Monday at the Baker-Harris Funeral Chapel, Conemaugh and from 10:30 AM to time of Funeral Service at 11:30 AM Tuesday at the Locust Grove Church of the Brethren. Pastor Michael Christine, officiating. Private Interment at Headricks Union Cemetery.  Family suggests donations to Brethren Disaster Ministries, www.brethren.org/bdm/edf.html  (Online condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com)