ASHBROOK – Douglas K., 33, Somerset Pike, Boswell, died Dec. 15, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center. Born Aug. 9, 1979, in Johnstown, son of Arthur Douglas and Janet (Neri) Ashbrook, Boswell. Preceded in death by grandparents, Kelly and Helen Neri and Arthur and Katherine Ashbrook. In addition to his parents, he is survived by wife, former Monica Pettitt; sister, Helen Ashbrook; brother-in-law, Shawn Leskovich, Jennerstown; father and mother-in-law, Alan and Jennifer (Aust) Pettitt, Jenners; sister-in-law, Christina Pettitt, Manchester, Maine; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and beloved dogs, Buddy Lee and Jack. A 1997 graduate of North Star High School and SCTC, Somerset. A teacher’s aide in the carpentry department at SCTC. A member of the 5th VA Co. H Civil War Reenactors, Pennsylvania Trapper’s Association and Tangsoodo. A lifelong member of Jenner Community Sportsmen, where he was caretaker, past president and helped raise trout. He also was a hunter’s education instructor and trapper’s education instructor. An avid hunter, trapper and fisherman. Doug was a childhood cancer survivor. Viewing from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 409 Main St., Boswell, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pastor Jim Montique, presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations in Doug’s memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1004 N. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg, Pa. 16648 or Children’s Hospital by calling (877) 247-4483. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.

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