Samuel F. Henry, 81, of Mercer died of natural causes at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday at his home.

Born in Culmerville, Allegheny County, Oct. 24, 1924, he was a son of William L. and Margaret B. Means Henry.

Following graduation from Penn State University, he moved to California, where he began his career as a system analyst with Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Following his retirement from PG&E, he returned to Mercer, where he made his home.

He served with the Army's 8th Infantry Division under the command of Gen. George S. Patton during World War II.

He is survived by a cousin, Gladys Ferguson of Culmerville; a brother-in-law, Hudson F. Grotzinger of Colorado, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Grotzinger.

<B>HENRY</B> — There will be no visitation for Samuel F. Henry, who died Wednesday, Sept 26, 2006. Burial will be at the Butler County Memorial Park, Butler Township.A celebration of the life of Mr. Henry will be in October. Contact his niece for details.Funeral arrangements are being handled by the <B>Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home</B>, Fredonia.Condolences may be submitted at www.rlsfh.com.