Miscellaneous Obituaries From
Huntingdon County, PA
(transcribed under the direction of Dave Wilson)
OUR PENNSYLVANIA DATA:
EXTERNAL PENNSYLVANIA DATA:
John STEWART, aged about 54 years, and a resident of Rockhill Furnace,
Huntingdon county, Pa., passed suddenly to his heaven and rest from
his
labors, a few minutes after 10 o'clock on Dec. 31st.
He seemed as well as usual all day and retired at his usual early hour,
about 8 o'clock. He was aroused near 10 o'clock by a severe pain
in the
left elbow and arising went down stairs and a very few minutes after,
before
medical aid could be had, the pain had reached the heart region and
God took
him. The shock was most sudden and dreadful to all when it was
noised about
throughout the community that "John Stewart is dead".
The funeral services were conducted at the home and under the charge
of Rev.
J. C. Collins of Newport, Pa. Rev. Collins was a former pastor
of the
deceased. The present pastor, Rev. Carver, being absent from
the field at
the present time, gave the work in full charge of Rev. Collins.
He took for
his text the words of St. Paul, "I have fought a good fight, I have
finished
my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me
a
crown."
Brother John Stewart shall be greatly missed. His life was not
short of a
living example of Christianity, Paul said, one time to Timothy, "Let
no man
despise thee." Everyone loved and admired the life---(Remainder
of obituary
is absent, DW)
Mrs. Mary A. ARCHEY, died at her home at Graysville, Huntingdon county,
at 3
o'clock last Thursday morning. She was born in Tubrecarry county,
Sligo,
Ireland, May 2, 1842, and is survived by her husband, George ARCHEY,
four
sons and four daughters. She is also survived by one sister,
Mrs. Eliza
FRANZ of Canonsburg, Pa. Interment was made at Graysville on
Saturday.
George W. KLING, son of Rev. and Mrs. Jacob KLING, was born in Huntingdon
County, Pa., November 10th, 1855 and died January 7th, 1918, aged 62
years,
1 month and 27 days.
He was joined in marriage December 17th, 1891 to Miss Ara WEIST, of
Baltimore, Ohio, who with their daughter Mrs. G.E. O'BRIEN of Des Moines,
Iowa, survive him. He is also survived by three brothers and
two sisters.
Mr. Kling had bravely battled against disease for the past eight years,
each
winter escaping the vigors of our severe climate by spending a few
months
where the weather was milder. On this last December 15th he started
for San
Antonio, Texas, altho he was in a very weak condition. On January
2nd Mrs.
Kling received a wire to go to him at once and she left that evening
arriving in San Antonio, three days later on January 5th.
It was Mr. Kling's wish that he be taken home to Columbus, and owing
to the
tender care of his wife he seemed a little stronger and on Monday morning,
January 7th, he was taken to the train and started for his home.
He slept
for a few hours then woke up seeming very weak. Stimulants were
administered but produced no effect and about 4:30 he died in the arms
of
his wife who has devoted the past eight years in trying to help him
regain
his health.
Owing to a state law, the train officials intended to put Mrs. Kling
and her
husband's body off at the next stop but kind strangers intervened in
her
behalf. A few hours later the train arrived at Houston, Texas
where the
body of Mr. Kling was made ready for burial. Mrs. Kling then
started home
arriving in Columbus Thursday evening January 10.
Services were held at his late home Friday evening January 11th, 1918,
conducted by the Rev. R. T. Stimmel assisted by the Rev. H. B. Wastervelt.
Mrs. Roy Brooke sang two of Mr. Kling's favorite songs, "Crossing the
Bar"
and "No Night There".
For the past fifteen years he had been a resident of Columbus and was
engaged in real estate business as builder and contractor.
Undoubtedly his life was prolonged by his strong will power never giving
up
hopes of eventually getting better and we cannot help but admire his
determination to live and to attend his business affairs as long
as ----------.
Burial was made at Maple Grove cemetery in Baltimore, Ohio.
Lewis D. GIFFORD died at his home at Otelia at 1 o'clock Monday morning,
Feb. 5, from a long illness, due to an abscess on the liver.
Though ill for
over a year, he was able to be around up until three or four months
ago. He
was born in Blacklog Valley, June 1, 1848, and was a son of John
and Mary
GIFFORD. At death, Mr. Gifford was aged 68 years, 7 months and
5 days.
The early life of the deceased was spent on the farm. At the
age of 18 he
went to McVeytown, where he spent 3 years in learning the flour milling
trade. Three years were then spent in Western Pennsylvania, and
in 1872,
Mr. Gifford returned to Huntingdon county when he leased the flour
mill at
Oteli from his brother-in-law, Alfred Etnier.
Mr. Gifford was married on Aug. 31, 1875, to Miss Matilda E. JOHNSTON,
daughter of J. Lowery and Elizabeth BELL JOHNSTON of Otelia.
To this union
were born three children who with the widow survive: Walter S. of near
Newton Hamilton, Maude M., and Mrs. Edna B. GEARHART of Otelia.
After marriage, Mr. Gifford engaged in the lumbering business near
McVeytown
until 1877, when he purchased the large farm and flour mill property
from
his father-in-law, formerly known as the Samuel H. BELL furnace farms
and
flouring mill property. Later, Mr. Gifford engaged in extensive
farming and
lumbering, and for several years employed quite a number of men.
At the
time of the Johnstown flood (1889) his mill and contents were totally
destroyed, inflicting a heavy loss on him and much inconvenience to
the
surrounding community.
Deceased was an energetic, hardworking and useful man. He was
always ready
to help his neighbors and friends if in his power to do so. He
was a member
of the M.E. Church for many years. Besides his wife and 3 children
he is
survived by 6 grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother: Mrs. Wm. LAUVER
of
Blacklog, Mrs. H. B. ETNIER of Otelia, Lloyd GIFFORD of Denver.
Funeral was held from the late home on Thursday and interment at the
Stone
Church in Germany Valley. Rev. E. C. Myers had charge, assisted
by Rev.
Geo. Swayne. Undertaker W. P. Dunmire.
The bereaved have the sympathy of the entire community.
Mrs. Sarah E. CISNEY widow of Washington CISNEY died suddenly of heart
trouble at the home of her daughter Mrs. William BURGE in Shade Valley
Nov.
12th age 76 years and 20 days. The funeral services were held
in the M. E.
Church of Nossville of which she had been a member for 62 years.
Mrs. CISNEY was a daughter of Erasmus and Margaret YOCUM deceased,
and was
the first of five daughters to be called by death. Those surviving
are Mrs.
Julia SNYDER and Mrs. Margaret JONES of Mount Union, Mrs. Catharine
KERN of
Blairs Mills, Mrs. Elizabeth CISNEY of Huntingdon.
These children survive, Charles W. CISNEY and James A. CISNEY both
of
Nossville, Mrs. Margaret GOSHORN of Shelby, Iowa, Mrs. Gertrude BURGE
of
Shade Valley, Pa., and Mrs. Blanche BECKENBAUGH of Shippensburg also
forty
seven grandchildren and thirty seven great grandchildren. Six
grandsons
bore the remains to the last resting place. It is wonderful how
God will
answer prayer, she always prayed that God would take her before she
heard it
said she was old and in the way. She often visited the vacant
place beside
her husband and would say it will soon be filled. She lived through
the
Civil war so we know she had quite a lot of hardships to endure.
In memory of Mr. Emanuel BOOZEL, who died December 25, 1918, at the
age of
71 years and 11 months. Mr. Boozel was a soldier of the Civil
War.
Dear Papa, we never can see your smiling face. This world has
no smile,
only gloom; It is not our will, but thine be done. Life is very
sweet, but
his life was miserable; it was short: at least he kept his faith, never
was
discouraged; always patient. He joined the German Baptist church
when a
young man and kept his faith to the end. Let us rather re-dedicate
our live
to the Kingdom of Christ, carrying forward to the best of our ability
the
work which he served, the cause which he has realized in his own life.
Psalm 17:15 "I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied
when I awake, with thy likeness: O sweet and blessed country,
the home of
God's elect; O Sweet and blessed country, that eager hearts expect.
Jesus
in mercy bring us to that dear land of rest. Who are with God
the Father
and Spirit ever blest.
Mrs. Alfred H. PARSONS
Mrs. Barbara Belle PARSONS, wife of Alfred Henderson PARSONS,
of Orbisonia,
died at her home, Monday morning, April 22, 1940 and word of her death
cast
a gloom over the entire community. At the time of death she was
aged 73
years, 8 months and 18 days having been born July 4, 1866 in Blacklog
Valley. She was the last member of her family.
Barbara Belle PARSONS was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (SHOPE)
MORGAN. She was united in marriage with Alfred Henderson PARSONS
in 1901.
The late Rev. W. J. SWIGART, of the Huntingdon Church of the Brethren
performed the ceremony.
They established their first home near Neelyton on a farm. One
year later
they moved to Tuscarora Valley and in 1927 they moved to Locke's Valley
where Mrs. PARSONS was engaged in lumbering. They moved to Orbisonia
in
October 1929 where Mr. PARSONS purchased the coal and lumber business
of
Puckey and Son.
Mrs. PARSONS attended the United Brethren church. She was a devoted
wife
and mother. She will not only be missed by her family but by
many people in
the town of Orbisonia for she was a neighbor to everyone. She
helped in
time of illness or distress in many homes.
Surviving are the husband, Alfred H. PARSONS and the following children:
Emory PARSONS, Mary, wife of John GLOCK, and Herman, all of Orbisonia
and
Howard PARSONS, of Burnt Cabins. There are eight grandchildren
also
surviving.
Friends may call at the PARSONS home any time. Funeral services
will be
held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Charles MILLER, of
the
Middleburg United Brethren church will be assisted by Rev. William
SNYDER of
the Orbisonia United Brethren church. Interment will be made
in the
Orbisonia cemetery, directed by funeral directors Raymond A. OTT and
J.
Bland CLARK.
Mrs. Ella (MAY) NEVELL, widow of Samuel B. NEVELL, died at 12:10 this
Thursday morning, September 19, 1940, at her home in Orbisonia.
At the time
of death she was aged 77 years, eight months and 15 days.
Mrs. NEVELL was born January 4, 1863, in Rainsburg, Bedford county,
Pennsylvania, and was a daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (WEISEL)
MAY. For the past 42 years she had lived in Orbisonia, where
she had a wide
circle of friends who will be grieved at her passing. She was
a devout
Christian woman and was an active worker in the Ladies' Aid Society
of the
Orbisonia Methodist church, of which she was a member.
Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Hope BROWN, of Turtle Creek;
and Mrs.
Paul NICHOLAS, of Swissvale. Six grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren
also survive. She was the last surviving member of her immediate
family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, September 22, in
the
Orbisonia Methodist church and will be in charge of the Rev. George
MCCAHAN,
pastor of the church. Friends may call at the late NEVELL home
any time
until 1:00 p. m., Sunday, when the body will be taken to the church
to lie
in state until the hour of the funeral. interment will be made
in the
Orbisonia cemetery by Ott's funeral service.
Mrs. Lela Kell JEFFRIES, wife of Earl J. JEFFRIES, died at her home
in
Pittsburgh Thursday, September 5, after a serious illness. She
had been
confined to bed for two weeks prior to her death.
She was born in Dry Run, Franklin county, on April 6, 1892, a daughter
of
Elmer E. and Matilda Neil KELL, both now deceased. She was aged
at the time
of death 48 years, four months and twenty-nine days.
Mrs. JEFFRIES had lived a great part of her younger life in Shade Gap,
where
her father taught school for many years. She was united in marriage
with
Earl J. JEFFRIES, of Neelyton.
Members of the family include her husband and the following children:
John
E., James S., Matilda and Jean Marie, all at home. One brother,
James K.
Kell, of Greensburg; and two sisters, Mrs. Stull BALDWIN, of Burnt
Cabins,
and Mrs. Earl GALBRAITH, of Orbisonia, also survive.
The body will arrive in Mount Union at 1:18 p. m. Sunday and will be
taken
to the Blatt funeral home in Orbisonia where services will be held
at 3 o'
clock. Interment will be made in the Orbisonia cemetery.
Mrs. Minerva Cormelia (CHILCOAT) MONTAGUE died at her residence in Orbisonia
on Tuesday morning, April 30, 1940, at 9:20 o'clock of cerebral apoplexy.
A daughter of the late Nathaniel and Malinda (MILLER) CHILCOAT, she
was born
in Trough Creek Valley on December 12, 1862. At the time of death
she was
aged 77 years, four months and eighteen days. She was united
in marriage to
Robert G. MONTAGUE on December 31, 1879. He preceded her in death
twenty-two years ago.
She leaves five daughters, as follows: Mrs. Frank GALBRAITH,
Mrs. George
CHILCOAT, both of Mount Union; Mrs. Peter SINCLAIR, of Philadelphia;
Mrs.
Ralph HOWARD, of Berwick, and Mrs. John WESTON, of Orbisonia.
One sister,
Mrs. Andrew MYERS, of Swarthmore, eight grandchildren and six great
grandchildren also survive.
Mrs. MONTAGUE was a member of the Presbyterian church of Orbisonia
and lived
an exemplary Christian life. Kind and gracious in manner, hospitable
in her
home, she was beloved by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon, May 2, at 2:30
o'clock,
at Ott's funeral home, Cromwell street, Orbisonia, conducted by her
pastor,
the Rev. D. SALMOND. Interment will follow in the MONTAGUE family
plot in
the Gilliland cemetery, Black Log, directed by Ott's funeral service.
The body may be viewed anytime until the hour of the service.
Mrs. Mary B. MORGAN, wife of James A. MORGAN, died at her residence
in
Neelyton on Monday afternoon, July 18, 1938, at 2 o'clock. Mrs.
MORGAN had
been ill at her home about one week.
She was born in Juniata county on October 23, 1863, and was the daughter
of
James and Sara (MILLHOUSE) WILEY. At the time of death she was
aged 74
years, 8 months and 25 days.
Mrs. MORGAN was a faithful and devout member of the Neelyton Methodist
Episcopal Church. She was a beloved wife and mother, and will
be greatly
missed by a host of friends.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, James A. MORGAN, and
these
children: J. Roy MORGAN, of Mount Union, Bryan MORGAN, of Ashville,
N. C.,
Mrs. Roy BAIR, of Shade Gap, Mrs. Cloyd MOORE, of Neelyton, and Tennice
MORGAN, of Neelyton.
Two brothers, J. K. WILEY, of Mount Union, C. L. WILEY, of Huntingdon,
also
survive.
Funeral services will be held at the Neelyton Methodist Episcopal church
on
Thursday morning, July 21, 1938, at 10 o'clock, with the Rev. George
H.
SWAYNE, of Shirleysburg, and Rev. J. A. WAGNER, of Burnt Cabins,
officiating. Interment will be made in the Gilliland cemetery
at Black Log.
Behel's funeral service.
Charles Thompson EVANS, one of Huntingdon county's most widely known
civil
engineers, passed away at his late home on Monday afternoon, December
23rd,
at 2:37 o'clock, following an illness of one day. His body was
laid to rest
in the Trough Creek cemetery on Friday forenoon, Dec 27th, following
services in the Trough Creek Methodist Episcopal church at Todd at
10:30 o'
clock. His pastor, Rev. R. L. FRITZ, assisted by Rev. O. B. POULSON,
of
Huntingdon, was in charge of the services and interment was directed
by
McClain's funeral service.
Charles T. EVANS was a son of the late Jonathan and Elizabeth (GRIFFITH)
EVANS, and was born on the EVANS homestead January 7, 1861; he was
aged at
death 74 years, 11 months and 16 days. He was well known to many
throughout
the central section of Pennsylvania in connection with his occupation
as a
civil engineer and surveyor. For many years he served as Justice of
the
Peace of Todd township. He was a charter member of the board
of directors
of the Grange Trust Company of Huntingdon; he was also a member of
the
Cromwell Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and the I. O. O. F. Lodge
No.736.
His great interest, however, was in his church, where he has stood
out as a
pillar since his boyhood days. He was affiliated with the Asbury
M. E. chur
ch and he had been a teacher in the Sunday School until failing health
prevented his attendance. His entire life was spent in the valley.
He was united in marriage to Miss Sadie WILSON, of Orbisonia on January
6,
1903. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Phyllis BUCKLEY;
one
brother and one sister. Rev. S. B. EVANS and Miss Olive EVANS,
both of
Williamsport, Pa. as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
William HEATH, a resident of Orbisonia, Pa., died at his home Friday
evening, April 20, at nine o'clock after a few hours illness of cerebral
apoplexy, being stricken at four o'clock.
Mr. HEALTH [sic] was born in Franklin county, Oct. 31, 1866, and was
aged 67
years, 5 months and 20 days. He was a resident of Orbisonia for
many years.
He was a kind friend and neighbor and was loved by all who knew him.
He was
a member of the United Brethren church. At the time the church
was
remodeled he was one of the trustees and took a very active part.
He will
be sadly missed by a host of friends.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ela Guyer HEATH, and one daughter,
Mrs.
Herbert SCOTT, of Orbisonia, and the following brothers and sisters:
Calvin
HEATH and Mrs. Sue MCCULLOUGH, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Jane GORDON,
Fannettsburg; Mrs. Maud GUYER, Ursana; and Mrs. Catherine CROWNFELTER,
of
New York.
The body was taken back to the scenes of his boyhood to Metal, Franklin
county, where funeral services were conducted Monday at 2 o'clock by
his
pastor, Rev. William SNYDER, of Orbisonia. Burial was made in
the adjoining
cemetery.
Katthryn (SCHROYER) HUSS, aged 25 years, wife of Robert C. HUSS, of
Bellefonte, died at 5:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, November 6, in
the
Bellefonte hospital. She had been ill only a short time.
Short funeral services were held on Wednesday at 8 P.M. at the home
of her
aunt, Mrs. W. H. SLAGLE, 2111 Eleventh street, Altoona, after which
the body
was shipped to the parents' home in Ashland, Ky.
Mrs. HUSS was a niece of Mrs. Harvey RUTTER of 510 Moore street, Huntingdon.
Mr. HUSS was well known to a number of Mount Union and Newton Hamilton
people as he was stationed at the airport for a considerable time.
These
friends extend their sympathies to Mr. HUSS in his bereavement.
(Not an obit but interesting)
Surrounded by members of her family, and close friends, Mrs. Jane PARSONS,
who resides with her daughter, Mrs. Pearl SWIGART in the Wiley apartments,
Shirley street, celebrated her ninetieth birthday anniversary, on February
6, 1928.
Mrs PARSONS is said to be the oldest woman in this city and is perhaps
the
most remarkable one. She never misses a church services unless
hindered by
illness, and she is seldom ill. She knits, spins, sews, entertains
friends,
has a keen mind, is able to give the history of people and events happening
since her early childhood, and enjoys life in general.
Mrs. PARSONS does not use spectacles except when she does very fine
needle
work and in threading a needle. She is the mother of a large
family of sons
and daughters, twelve in all. She was twice married. Both
husbands are
deceased. Mr. Parsons dying in 1911, She has been a devoted member
of the
United Brethren church, for seventy-five years, and believes in shouting
if
you feel like it.
Mrs. Parsons wonders to her family how it feels to be old. She
says at her
age she does not feel much different than when much younger.
The only
change noticeable to her is that she cannot lift as heavily as when
she was
much younger.
Mrs. Parsons was the happiest in the group entertained by Mrs. SWIGART
and
her daughter, Miss Dorothy SWIGART, at a surprise, on Monday evening
February 6th, and cut the large birthday cake baked by her daughter,
Mrs.
William MASON, of East Shirley street and adorned with ninety blazing
candles. She ws showered with numerous gifts. In the company
were: Mrs.
PARSONS, Mr. and Mrs. William MASON, Mrs. Pearl SWIGART, Miss Dorothy
SWIGART, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey R. PARSONS, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LONGACRE,
and
Mrs. Clarence MORGAN, all of this city: Mr. and Mrs. Archey PARSONS
of
Port Royal, and Mr. Humphrey PARSONS, of Shade Gap.
A picture of Jane Parsons accompanies the article. DW
Beverley LAWSTON SECREST of Orbisonia, died October 12, 1928.
He was the
son of Isaac and Esther SECREST and was born in Mapleton Depot, May
4, 1854.
He was aged 74 years, 5 months and 8 days at the time of his death.
He is
survived by his wife, Mary Frances GARRETT SECREST and two sisters:
Mrs.
John DUFFY of Orbisonia and Mrs. Maude LINGLEFELTER, of Harrisburg.
Funeral services were held at the Heidel funeral home Sunday, October
14,
1928, Rev. E. E. DUNKELBERGER officiating. Interment Orbisonia
cemetery.
Funeral directed by Frank Heidel.
Harry QUARRY died on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock after a long illness.
Death was due to Bright's disease and other complications. He
was 48 years
old, and leaves 4 daughters, father, step-mother, and 1 brother.
Funeral on
Friday morning at 10 o'clock from his home, in charge of Rev. Todd
and Dr.
Culver. Interment in Odd Fellow's cemetery. Undertaker
Barben.
On Sunday afternoon last, Nov. 12, 1922, about 4 o'clock, Mrs. R. E.
PETERSON of Mount Union was instantly killed in an automobile accident
which
occurred about a mile from Waterfall, Fulton County. Mr. PETERSON,
his wife
and three daughters, Verna, Lila and Fay, left home shortly after dinner
Sunday for a ride. In rounding a sharp curve near Waterfall the
steering
gear locked, and unable to straighten up the car on the road, it
accidentally went through a wire fence and down over a 10 foot embankment,
the car turning turtle and pinning the occupants underneath.
Mrs. Peterson
was killed instantly, not having spoken a word after the accident.
She was
in the front seat with her husband. The three daughters were
in the rear
seat. The occupants of the car were unable to get out from under
the
automobile until some neighbors and persons from cars which followed
lifted
the wrecked automobile and thus extricated the passengers. There
was a farm
house just close by, probably a quarter of a mile from the scene of
the
accident, and several persons who were outside of this farm house were
witnesses of the accident. Mr. Peterson was driving slowly, not
more than
15 miles an hour when the accident occurred. The news of the
death of the
Mrs. Peterson reached Mount Union by telephone shortly after it occurred
and
not only the immediate neighborhood but the whole community was shocked
by
the sad message. Dean PETERSON and Fred PETERSON, two sons of
the deceased
woman, and employees of the Mount Union post office, left immediately
for
the scene of the wreck. Undertaker Barben was also summoned and
the body
was brought into Mount Union on Sunday night about 10 o'clock and taken
to
the Barben rooms for preparation for burial. The three daughters, Verna,
Lila, and Fay, who were riding in the back seat of the car suffered
some
bruises and scratches but were not seriously hurt. Mr. Peterson
himself
also suffers from ----------------.
Mrs. PETERSON before marriage was Miss Dora Elizabeth APPLEBY of Shade
Gap,
Pa. She was a daughter of J. Dorris and Bennett (HARPER) APPLEBY.
The
father was a justice of the peace for many years and was well known
throughout the lower end of the county. She was one of a family
of three
sons and two daughters, and surviving her are the following brothers:
Miles
APPLEBY of Newton Hamilton; Frank APPLEBY of Fort Louden; J. A. APPLEBY,
of
Chicago, Illinois, and Speer APPLEBY of Altoona. One sister survives;
Mrs.
Jane CREE of Neelyton.
Deceased was born in Shade Gap on August 6, 1864 and was aged a little
over
58 years. She was married on October 30, 1890 to Robert Elmer PETERSON
and
to this union the following children were born: Merrill of Pittsburgh;
Dean,
Fred, and Max of Mount Union; Verna, Lila and Fay, also at home.
After
marriage Mr. and Mrs. Peterson took up residence in Altoona where they
resided until 1910, when they came to Mount Union to live. They
have been
residents of our city for 12 years. Mrs. Peterson came from a well
known and
prominent family. She united with the Presbyterian church in
girlhood and
had been a faithful member of that denomination up until the time of
her
death.
The TIMES extends sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased
in
their sad bereavement. The community loses in her death.
A faithful wife
and mother has suddenly been taken from the home.
It is presumed that the cause of her instant death was that her neck
was
broken in the accident. Those who lifted the car from the passengers
claimed that one of the front doors on the body of the car had fallen
across
Mrs. Peterson's neck. The car was not seriously damaged other
than the top
which was entirely demolished. The car turned completely upside
down.
Martinsburg, Pa. Oct. 4-On Thursday, October 4th, at 3:15 p.m. the death
angel entered our midst and summoned our much esteemed and well known
citizen, William C. HUNTSMAN from out midst, his death being attributed
to
heart failure. Mr. HUNTSMAN was in failing health for the past
few months
but his condition was not considered critical until a week prior to
his
death, he being confined to his bed but a few days, thus reminding
us
forcefully of the words of the poet: There is a Reaper whose name is
Death
and with his sickle keen He reaps the bearded grain at a breath and
the
flowers that grow between.
The deceased was born at Cora, Huntingdon county, April 13, 1855, a
son of
Mr. and Mrs. William HUNTSMAN, both of whom died when he was but a
child.
He was reared to manhood in Hill Valley in the home of Joseph Price.
He
found his companion for life in the person of Anna Elizabeth
CHILCOTE, they
being married fifty years January last. The earlier years of
their married
life were spent in Huntingdon county. Some twenty years ago,
he with his
wife and ten children became residents of North Woodbury township,
Blair
County, where he was actively engaged in farming until the time of
his
illness. He was a kind and devoted husband and father who manifested
a deep
interest in the welfare of his children, nothing being too hard for
him to
do when duty called him. He was tenderly and sympathetically
cared for by
his wife and children who did everything they could to comfort him
during
his illness.
Mr. HUNTSMAN will be sadly missed in his home and community and
particularly in the homes of his children, where he was wont to go
in and
out, ready and willing to give service, none being too humble for him
to
perform; but while we mourn his passing we feel that out loss is his
gain
and assuredly feel that God knoweth best and doeth all things well.
Being
blessed with an unfailing memory, he could remember incidents and relate
happenings of years ago better than most of us of younger years.
His mind was clear and not long before his departure he called to his
bedside his children, to whom, with their mother, he imparted the
arrangements he had made for his being laid away: this was a sad hour
for
his family yet with eyes undimmed by tears and in a clear voice he spoke
to
them words which shall never be forgotten. It seemed tht unusual
strength
was given hm at this particular time to give them these parting words.
He
was a close student of the Bible and was for --------------------------.
Surviving are his wife and these children: Mrs. J. B. EBERSOLE, Mrs.
C. B.
BRUMBAUGH, Emery T. HUNTSMAN and Mrs. C. M. RHODES, all of Martinsburg,
R.D.
No. 1; Abram HUNTSMAN of Waterstreet and Enoch, William and Frank of
Martinsburg, R.D. Two daughters, Beulah Rebecca and Mrs. Lena
DILLING
preceded him to the spirit world. Thirty-four grandchildren also
survive.
On Sunday afternoon, October 7th, at 2:30 o'clock, funeral services
were
held in the Martinsburg Church of the Brethren where a large concourse
of
friends gathered to pay their last tributes of respect.
The Rev. W. S. LONG of Altoona, officiated at these services, assisted
by
Rev. D. B. DETWILER of New Enterprise and Rev. F. R. ZOOK of Martinsburg.
Rev. LONG, a former resident of Hill Valley and a friend of Mr. HUNTSMAN
used as his sermon text, Hebrews 4:9, this Scripture being selected
by the
deceased. He spoke reminescently of bygone days and then in a
forceful way
of the "Rest" that remaineth for the people of God.
Hymns, chose by the deceased, for this occasion were beautifully sung
and as
the sun was sinking in the west, he was laid to rest in the Fairview
cemetery at Martinsburg. We believe he is enjoying that rest
and could not
wish him here amid the labors and trials o this earth.
Thus has ended the lfe of a father whose Christian character shall
long live
to influence those who loved and knew him.
Mrs. Anna BOOHER, wife of Shade BOOHER, formerly of Cromwell township,
but
for the past year residing at Springfield, Ohio, died recently from
injuries
received by being hit with an automobile. Mrs. BOOHER was riding
in the
side car of a motocycle driven by her son, M. G. GROVE, of Springfield,
when
they were side-swiped by a Ford car, knocking Mrs. BOOHER from the
side car
a distance of ten feet, her head hitting a telegraph pole, causing
a
fracture of the skull, which caused her death. Mr. GROVE was
also injured,
but not seriously. Mrs. BOOHER was aged 56 years.
Arthur D. KELLEY of Crafton, died in Mercy Hospital, January 1, 1921,
aged
46 years. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson KELLEY,
former
residents of Orbisonia. He was employed by the Bell Telephone
Co., as
superintendent of the Crafton telephone office. Member of F.
& A. M. lodge
No. 672 of Crafton. Also a member of IOOF and Encampment of Wilkinsburg.
United in marriage to Miss Linnie SHEARER of Orbisonia Oct. 41(sic),
1902
who survives; also the following brothers and sisters: David,
Bruce, Mrs.
Elizabeth HANCOCK, Mrs. Mollie OTTO, and Mrs. Blanche WHITMORE, all
of
Pittsburgh: Stanley of Ohio, and Miss Rebecca KELLEY of Orbisonia.
Funeral
held in Orbisonia Tuesday afternoon at the home of his sister, conducted
by
Rev. WEAVER. Interment in Orbisonia cemetery.
Mrs. C. W. BRYNER of Wrightsville, Pa., died at her home on Tuesday
night
last from pneumonia, aged 35 years. She was the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. E.
B. CHILCOTE, of Rockhill and ws raised in this community most all her
life
and was highly esteemed by a host of people who are grieved of her
death.
She was twice married, first to Charles BARD, to which union two children
were born, Donald and Lois. The second marriage was to Rev. C.
W. BRYNER.
The two children, husband, parents and three brothers, Clarence and
Howard,
of Pittsburgh, and Luden K. of Mount Union are among the immediate
surviving
relatives. The remains were brought to the home of her parents
Thursday
evening and kept till Friday at 1:30 when the funeral services were
held by
Rev. Martin of the Orbisonia M. E. church, after which the remains
were laid
to rest in Odd Fellows cemetery in Rockhill.
Edmund Benedict CHILCOTE, resident for many years of Rockhill Furnace,
died
in the Blair Memorial hospital, Tuesday evening from injuries received
in
falling from a caboose on the East Broad Top Railroad in Robertsdale
during
the afternoon of the date of his death. Deceased was born in
Orbisonia July
14, 1855, and lived in this vicinity his entire life. His parents
were
Benjamin Franklin and Larue Hannah MILLER CHILCOTE, both deceased.
He was
aged 71 years, 9 months and 26 days at the time of his death.
Mr. CHILCOTE
was for many years an employe of the East Broad Top Railroad and Coal
Company. He began as a laborer on March 19, 1881, and was promoted
to
brakeman October 1, 1881. March 1, 1900 he was again promoted
to conductor,
which position he held until the day of his death. He was a member
of the
Methodist church his entire life, always active in church work, and
for many
years a trustee. He was a member of the IOOF and the Masonic
Lodge, he was
Past Master of the Decal Lodge of Masons, serving from December 27,
1906
until December 27, 1907. He was always active in the lodge work.
Mr.
CHILCOTE is survived by his wife, Margaret Juniata B. CHILCOTE, of
Rockhill
Furnace; the following children: Luden K. of Mount Union; Clarence
V., of
Wilmerding; and Howard E., of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and the following brother
and
sisters: A. O. CHILCOAT, Mount Union, Pa., Sarah E. O'NEAL, Rockhill
Furnace, Pa.; Rebecca CHILCOTE, Grand Junction, Col., and Mrs. Mary
C.
NORCROSS, of Mount Union.
Funeral services will be held in the home of the deceased, Friday,
May 13,
1927, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Ira DUVALL officiating. Interment at
IOOF
Cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth HARPER, an aged and highly respected lady who has resided
in
Orbisonia for a number of years died Thursday night at the home of
Mr. and
Mrs. George RABENSTINE in Rockhill, who has been caring for her during
her
last illness. She was aged about 92 years.
About two and one-half years ago Mrs. HARPER fell and injured her hip
which
left her in a helpless condition having been confined to her bed most
of the
time. She bore her affliction with Christian fortitude and was
patiently
waiting the summons from on high. She was of quiet disposition
and was
always the same wherever you happened to meet her. She did not
shudder from
the Death Messenger, but just in faith, hope and simple trust she closed
her
eyes in peaceful sleep. She has fought a good fight, she has
finished her
course, she has kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for her
a crown
of righteousness.
Funeral services were held from the residence Sunday afternoon in charge
of
her pastor, Rev. E. L. Kennedy of the Presbyterian church of which
she was a
faithful member for many years after which the remains were laid
to rest in
Orbisonia cemetery.
Her husband, Wm. HARPER, preceded her to the grave many years ago.
Her two
nephews, Thomas HARPER of Aughwick and Grant HARPER of Altoona attended
the
funeral.
Mrs. D. R. P. NEELY of Washington, D.C.; wife of Captain and ex-Sheriff
NEELY, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. S. LYSINGER, in Bedford,
Pa.
on Nov. 22, 1916. She had been in poor health for some time and
was at the
home of her sister in hopes of at least a temporary recovery.
She was born
in St. Thomas, Franklin Co.., in February, 1843. With her husband
she moved
from Shade Gap to Washington, D. C. in 1889, where she resided until
her
death.
Mrs. NEELY was a splendid woman and will be remembered by many of our
readers, especially those residing in the vicinity of Shade Gap, where
she
resided practically all her life until going to Washington. She
was a
daughter of John and Maria MINICK, her maiden name being Elizabeth.
She is
survived by her husband, ex-sheriff NEELY, and one son, Guy NEELY,
of
Washingotn, D. C. A daughter Gertrude, is deceased. She
is also survived
by one sister, Mrs. LYSINGER of Bedford, and two brothers, namely:
A. .A.
MINICK, of Asheville, N.C., and C. G. MINICK, of Ridgway, Pa.
The remains
were taken to Washington last week where funeral and interment were
made on
Saturday afternoon in the Arlington National Cemetery. We extend
our
sympathy.
Fred BROWN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles BROWN, of Water Street died
early
Friday morning after a short illness, aged about 9 years. He
was a member
of the U. B. Sunday school and also the Orbisonia public school which
attended the funeral in a body. Besides his parents he is survived
by three
sisters and two brothers and many other near relatives. Funeral
serivces
were held Monday afternoon from the U. B. church in charge of the pastor
Rev. WEAVER, after which the remains were laid to rest in Orbisonia
cemetery. The teacher and pupils of the Orbisonia school of which
he was a
pupil presented a beautiful floral tribute.
Ira Frank HARRIS died at his home in New York City of Bright's disease,
on
Jan 12th. He was born in Shirleysburg, 52 yeas ago, the youngest
son of
Margaret Jane and W. P. HARRIS. His remains were brought to Philadelphia
and there laid to rest beside those of his mother. He leaves
to mourn his
death, his wife, one daughter, one sister Mrs. Jane SHULL of Philadelphia,
and one brother Elmer HARRIS of Baltimore. Deceased was a nephew
of Mrs.
Mary E. MICHAELS of Philipsburg, and Mrs. Linnie THOMPSON and Mrs.
Catharine
PRICE of Mount Union, his mother being their sister. May his
soul rest in
peace with the blessed Lord, whom he loved and whom he served in this
life.
James MCALLISTER died on Aug. 13, at the home of David BARD at Shirleysburg
from heart failure. He was aged 59 years. He is survived
by one brother
and three sister, R. F. MCALLISTER of Tyrone, Mas. J. A. BRANDT of
town,
Mrs. I. F. GIFFORD, and Mrs. D. S. BARD of Shirleysburg.
Fuenral held from
the Bard home and interment in the Germany Valley cemetery, Undertaker
Dunmire.
John H. NELSON who resided with his son James at 112 12th Avenue, Homestead,
Pa., died suddenly at that place on Jan. 10, 1916, at 4:30 p.m.
His remains
were interrred in the Grandview cemetery at East McKeesport, Pa.
Rev. E. K.
BYERS, Presbyterian minister of Pitcairn, officiated. Mr. NELSON
was born
at Shade Gap, Huntingdon Co., on Jan. 8, 1830, and was married on Dec.
26,
1865 to Miss Ellie R. NELSON, who died on July 8,, 1911. Mr.
NELSON was an
old resident of Dublin township. He was a student at Milnwood
Academy under
the professorship of Rev. McGINNIS, and he will be remembered by many
of our
older readers of the TIMES. He was a former school teacher and
was a
staunch and faithful member of the Presbyterian church and as his life
was
ebbing away he was found in the attitude of prayer. This is a
blessed hope
for those who were near and dear to him. Deceased is survived
by the
following children: Mrs. Annie STEELE of East McKeesport; Mrs. Jane
POGUE,
Mrs. Margaret GIBSON, Mrs. Mary CATHCART, alll of Pitcairn;; John S.
and
James NELSON of Homestead. Deceased is also survived by 19 grandchildren
and one great-grandchild. John A. NELSON of Shade Gap is a nephew
of the
deceased.
(A picture accompanies this obituary. DW)
Mrs. Mary JOHNS, widow of the late David JOHNS, died at her residence
in
Rockhill late Friday about noon after a lingering illness of a complication
of diseases.
Mrs. JOHNS was a good woman, a kind mother and neighbor, and will be
missed
by a wide circle of friends. She was a member of the U.B. Church
for a
number of years and was always in attendance at its services until
prevented
by illness. During her illness she was nobly cared for by her
son, Barton
RIPPLE, who has been making his home with his mother. We feel
that mother
has gone to take up her crown. We should not sorrow for she has
only gone
to meet the loved ones gone before. Funeral services were held
Monday
afternoon at the U. B. church in charge of her pastor, Rev. WEAVER.
She is survived by the following children to former marriages: Barton
RIPPLE, who lived with his mother; D. B. RIPPLE of Costello, Pa., Richard
RIPPLE, of the west; Daniel HOOPER, of Rockhill, and Crum PRICE, of
Mill
Creek. Two brothers, E. O. HECK, of Orbisonia, and Rev. Levi
HECK, of Lock
Haven, also survive, besides many other near relatives. Interment
in
Orbisonia cemetery.
Margaret R. KRASLEY died at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs. A.
M. MYERS of Swarthmore, Pa. at 4:30 A.M. , December 20th, aged 36 years.
She had been ill only a few hours. Death was due to a stroke.
The deceased
was born in Johnstown, Pa., and was the second daughter of Mr. and
Mrs.
Frank A. SHAFFER. At the time of her death she was employed as
bookkeeper
for Shoemaker, wholesale druggist of Philadelphia. She is survived
by her
parents, who reside in Orbisonia, her husband A. O. KRASLEY and two
sisters,
Lillian REBER of Sacred Heart hospital, Allentown and Mrs. James O'LEARY
of
Orbisonia.
We are sorry to learn of the death of Miss Nora HEETER, daughter of
Mr. and
Mrs. Charles HEETER. Her father preceded her to the grave about
11 years
ago, her mother Mrs. W. W. PETERSON now resides near Shirleysburg.
Deceased was about 19 years of age. Nora has been in ill health
for some
time. She was taken to Philadelphia hospital Friday and died
Saturday.
Nora was a good Christian and a kind daughter and a loving sister and
will
be wonderfully missed in he home by all who knew her. The bereaved
family
have the sympathy of the entire community.
Mrs. Sarah Jane GARRETT, widow of John C. GARRETT, died at the home
of her
daughter, Mrs. Jesse E. CORBIN, in Mapleton, of cancer. She was
a daughter
of Samuel and Elizabeth HELLER, and was born at Martha Furnace, Blair
county, about 66 years ago. She was united in marriage to John
C. GARRETT,
of Wells Tannery, who was then employed at Rockhill over forty years
ago.
Her husband died about fourteen years ago. She spent most of
her life at
Mount Union and Mapleton. Mrs. GARRETT was well known and highly
respected.
She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jesse CORBIN, with whom she made
her
home. Also surviving are two brothers and three sisters: Mrs.
Ellen
COSTILL, widow of Charles COSTILL, of Huntingdon; Mrs. Mary PALMER,
widow of
Robert PALMER, of Mount Union; Mrs. Bridget SHINGLER, widow of Michael
SHINGLER, of Ashville; William HELLER, of Rockhill; Shansberry HELLER,
of
Mount Union.
Viola, wife of Dr. H. V. LOCKE of Orbisonia, Pa., died at the home of
her
sister, Mrs. J. R. WILLIAMS, Pottsville, Pa. on Friday morning March
17th,
about ten o'clock after an illness of two weeks. For five days
she had been
hovering between life and death and on Thursday night all hopes for
her
recovery were given up. Mrs. LOCKE was formerly Viola BEBELHEIMER,
a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. BEBELHEIMER of Orwigsburg, Pa., and
was
twenty-three years of age.
She received her education in the schools of Schuylkill county, and
was well
known in social circles having a host of friends there as well as in
Orbisonia and Mount Union.
Mrs. LOCKE was a lovable woman, always considering the welfare of others.
She leaves to survive her besides her husband, a son two weeks old,
also a
mother, father, four sisters and a brother.
William Franklin HATT died at 3:45 a.m. Friday, April 5, 1918.
Had he lived
until May 27th he would have been sixty-one years of age. Funeral
was held
on the following Sunday and interment was made in the IOOF cemetery.
Services were conducted by the Rev. S. S. Carrnell, pastor of the M.
E.
Church of which the deceased was a consistent member. Since the
death of
his wife seven years ago, he lived with his daughter, Mrs. Samuel SHEARER,
on the south side of East Pennsylvania avenue, Mount Union, and it
was in
this home that he died.
The deceased suffered from a complication of physical troubles for
a year or
more, but about three weeks prior to his death he was confined to bed
with
severe throat trouble. About fourteen years ago, he accepted
a responsible
position with the Harbison-Walker Company and was foreman in the quarry
department at the time of his last illness. Three children survive
him: Ira
HATT, of Turtle Creek, Pa.; May, wife of Samuel SHEARER, of Mount Union;
and
Annie, widow of ------ DELANEY, late of Orbisonia. ---- grandchildren
are
living.
Robert M. OTT, of 3050 Hazelhurst Ave., Crafton, Pa., a native of Huntingdon
county, was instantly killed while at his work as a lineman for the
Duquesne
Light Co., Pittsburg, in 1938, according to word received by his relatives
at Orbisonia.
The young man fell from a pole, a distance of twenty-five feet to the
ground, at White and Station streets in Crafton, and an autopsy performed
at
the morgue revealed he had been electrocuted and suffered a fractured
skull
when he fell.
Burial will be made in the Crafton cemetery on Friday afternoon, Oct.
7th,
at 2 o'clock following services at that place.
Robert M. Ott was a son of the late Hugh M. OTT and Cora (COONS) OTT,
and
was born at Orbisonia, Huntingdon county, on April 29, 1905, and was
aged at
the time of death, 33 years, 5 months and 6 days. He was well and favorably
known, and has a legion of friends in Huntingdon county, who are grieved
to
learn..........
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Mrs. William T. BOLLINGER
rs. Catharine A. BOLLINGER, wife of William T. BOLLINGER, and a highly
respected woman of Mount Union, died at her late home, at 9 o'clock,
Sunday
evening, February 4, 1940. She had been in failing health for
some time.
At the time of her death she was aged 75 years, 6 months and 21 days.
Catharine A. BOLLINGER was born in the city of Philadelphia, Pa., July
13,
1864, and was the daughter of David and Catharine SMITH. She
was united in
marriage with William T. BOLLINGER at Concord, Pa., 1883. They
had been
married almost 57 years.
The early part of their married life was spent in Shade Valley and
Shade
Gap, Pa., and 14 years ago they moved to Mount Union. They were
home-loving
people and quiet in disposition but they made many friends and were
highly
respected residents. Mr. BOLLINGER is also very ill at his home.
Mrs. BOLLINGER was a devout Christian woman. She was a member
of the
Methodist Church for many years, having joined at Shade Valley and
later
uniting with the Mount Union church.
Surviving, with the husband, are the following children: T. Frank
BOLLINGER, J. Guy BOLLINGER, Edward P. BOLLINGER, Mrs. Alice SCHMIDTKE,
all
of Philadelphia; Chalmers BOLLINGER of Reedsville; Mrs. Ella PARSON
of
Chicago, Illinois, and Mrs. Ruth STOVER of Reading, Pa. There
are 17
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Clark funeral home until 2 o'clock on Wednesday
afternoon when Rev. W. W. WILLARD of the First Methodist Church will
conduct
funeral services and interment will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery
at
Mount Union.
William G. LEONARD died suddenly Wednesday, November 4, 1936 at the
home of
his brother, Thomas C. LEONARD of Black Log Valley. Death was
due to a
heart attack. Although Mr. LEONARD had been in poor health for
several
months, his sudden death was a great shock to his many friends.
He will be
greatly missed in the home and in the community, as his cheerful disposition
had endeared him to those with whom he had lived periodically all his
life.
Mr. LEONARD was born in Black Log Valley on July 26, 1884 and was a
son of
Samuel and Hannah (GILLILAND) LEONARD. At the time of death he
was aged 52
years, 3 months and 8 days.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. S. S. BOLLINGER, of Greenville, Pa., and
two
brothers, John A. LEONARD of mount Union and Thomas C. LEONARD, of
Black Log
Valley.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock, Saturday afternoon November
7,
at the LEONARD home in Black Log Valley, and were in charge of Rev.
M. S. Q.
MELLOTT. Interment will be made in the Gilliland cemetery.
Reihart's
funeral service.
Mrs. Rebecca BARD, wife of Miles M. BARD, died at her home in Rockhill
Furnace on Saturday noon, May 21, 1938. Death was due to a complication
of
diseases incident to old age.
She was born on June 3, 1858 and was the daughter of John and Margaret
HIMES, both deceased. At the time of death she was aged 79 years,
11 months
and 18 days.
Mrs. BARD was a member of the Orbisonia Methodist Episcopal church
during
the past sixty-four years and was a most faithful and devout member.
She
had attended services until her recent illness.
Surviving to mourn her passing are her husband, Miles M. BARD and one
son
John BARD, of Rockhill Furnace, and one daughter, Mrs. T. L. HANCOCK,
of
Hill Valley. These sisters, Mrs. Frank LONGACRE, Mrs. Harry ROSENSTEEL,
Mrs. Adam ROHER and Miss Dollie HIMES, of Mount Union, Mrs. Lloyd GIFFORD,
of El Paso, Texas and Mrs. Frank MOORE, of Huntingdon, twelve grandchildren
and five great grandchildren, also survive. One sister, Mollie
ROHER and
one brother, Clarence HIMES, preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at the BARD home in Rockhill Furnace
on
Tuesday afternoon, May 234, 1938 at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. George
R.
MCCAHAN, of Orbisonia, officiating. Interment will be made in
the I.O.O.F.
cemetery. Reiharts' funeral service.
Mrs. Sophia Elizabeth (ROOF) BOWMASTER, died at her home in Orbisonia
August
16, 1934 at 1:30 P.M., following an illness of two months. She
was confined
to her bed one week. She was born August 1, 1854 in Franklin
county and was
the daughter of George and Sarah (HARMAN) ROOF. She was united
in marriage
with Robert BOWMASTER at Glen Alpin, Cumberland county, September 1,
1872.
Robert BOWMASTER was a Civil War veteran, Company G., 202nd Regiment,
Pennsylvania Volunteers, Infantry.
Mrs. Sophia Elizabeth BOWMASTER was a splendid Christian woman and
was
highly esteemed in her community. She was a member of the Methodist
Episcopal church of Orbisonia. She was a resident of Rockhill
Furnace for
42 years and had lived in Orbisonia for 12 years.
Surviving are one daughter and two sons, Miss Olie BOWMASTER, J. O.
BOWMASTER and M. J. BOWMASTER of Orbisonia. One sister, Miss
Hannah ROOF of
Orbisonia and three half sisters also survive.
Funeral services were held from her late residence, Front street, Orbisonia,
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. M. S. Q. MELLOTT of
the
Methodist church. W. Q. BLATT directed the burial in Odd Fellows'
cemetery,
Rockhill Furnace.
ACCIDENT VICTIMS BURIED IN COUNTY
The remains of Frank KELLY and daughter, Kathrine, who lost their lives
in a
tragic accident at West Decatur on Sunday, March 31, 1940, were brought
to
Orbisonia on Friday for burial in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
Mr. KELLY and daughter were on their way to church when a car driven
by a
Mr. BUMBARGER, of Wallaceton, struck them, throwing them thirty feet
apart.
Mr. BUMBARGER came to their aid as quickly as possible and rushed the
child
to the hospital, Mr. KELLY having been killed instantly. The
accident
occurred some three hundred feet from their house.
On December 25, 1937, a daughter, Gertrude, met her death in the same
manner
while she and a girl friend were on their way to church.
Frank KELLY was the oldest son of Mrs. Grace STAUFFER, of Orbisonia,
and was
born near Orbisonia on May 16, 1886. When very young he was united
in
marriage to Miss Attie MILLS, also of Orbisonia, who died a number
of years
ago. To this union were born nine children: Hilda, Mrs.
Albert HUSTED, of
Wilkes-Barre; James, deceased; William, Fern, Joe, Wendell, at home;
Gertrude and Kathrine deceased.
The following half-brothers survive: Elwood STAUFFER, of Warren,
Ohio; Paul
of Juniata, and George, of Altoona.
Mr. KELLY was a member of the United Brethren church of West Decatur
and was
a fine Christian gentleman, a loving father and a kind neighbor and
friend.
He will be sadly missed in the home, church and community. He
was well and
favorably known in Orbisonia, where he spent his boyhood days and resided
until his marriage.
HUNTINGDON, March 4. -- Full military funeral services by the American
legion were held this afternoon for Samuel O'NEIL, 88, the last Civil
War
veteran in the lower end of Huntingdon County, who died at his home
in
Rockhill Sunday from a heart attack. The services were held from
the home,
conducted by the Rev. H. W. HANAWALT, of McVeytown, and assisted by
the Rev.
M. S. Q. MELLOTT, of Orbisonia.
Mr. O'NEIL enlisted when he was 18, and was a private in Company E,
195th
Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, and was honorably discharged January
31,
1866. After coming home from the war he took up mining which
he followed
until he retired. He was a member of the Orbisonia Methodist
Church.
Besides his widow he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle MORSE,
of
Manchester Green, Conn., and Mrs. Rosa AYER, of Andover, Conn. and
by three
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial in the I.
O. O. F.
Cemetery in Orbisonia.
FORMER CORONER F. L. SCHUM DIES; DOCTOR 48 YEARS
Started Practice At 21 in Shirleysburg -- Aged 69 Years At Time Of
Death
Frank L. SCHUM, M. D., a practicing physician of Huntingdon county
for 48
years and former county coroner, died Monday evening, June 25, 1934
at 8:40
o'clock after a lingering illness of diabetes, for the past four weeks
of
which he was confined to bed. he was aged 69 years, 3 months
and 14 days.
F. L. SCHUM was born in Altoona, Pa., March 11, 1865, a son of Henry
and
Lucretia (WOODEN) SCHUM; his father was a native of Berks county while
his
mother had been born in Wales. His parents settled in Altoona
in 1857;
they had seven children.
The Doctor's early life was passed in Altoona as a schoolboy in its
public
schools. In 1880 at the age of fifteen years, he entered Lebanon
Valley
College, Annville, Pa., and was graduated in June, 1883. He then
commenced
the study of medicine in the office of the late Dr. John FAY, of Altoona.
In the fall of 1883 he matriculated at the Medical Department of the
University of Pennsylvania. He received the diploma of that institution
after a three years' course, May 1, 1886, although he had completed
his
course some months before, his graduation was delayed because of his
youth--he had not yet reached his majority, when the course had been
completed.
A week after he received his diploma he began practicing medicine in
Shirleysburg, where he remained until March, 1894, when he moved to
Huntingdon.
Dr. SCHUM was married in Altoona, April 28, 1887, to Marie Eva, daughter
of
John and Sarah Jane ZIMMERMAN. To this union, a daughter was
born, Sarah
Lucretia, the wife of Hazlett CLARK of Huntingdon. In 1901 because
of the
precarious state of Mrs. SCHUM's health, the Doctor and his wife moved
to
Cheyenne, Wyoming, where they remained for one year. Mrs. SCHUM
died in
October, 1902.
Dr. SCHUM was married in April, 190_, to Bertha PEIGHTAL, of Huntingdon.
During the year 1888, Dr. SCHUM performed the duties of coroner.
Later, he
was elected to this position, which he occupied for many years.
He was, for a long time, surgeon for the Pennsylvania Railroad and
also for
the Huntingdon and Broad Top Railroad. He was a member of the
staff of the
J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, also a member of the Huntingdon County
Medical Society. He was a member of the Elks. In church
affiliation,
Doctor was a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics,
he was a
life-long Republican.
Surviving are his wife, Bertha P. SCHUM, his daughter, Mrs. Sarah CLARK,
and
a grandson, Robert CLARK, all of Huntingdon. Two brothers, H.
S. SCHUM and
G. W. SCHUM, both of Altoona, also survive.
The funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
Dick's
funeral home, in charge of the Rev. R. P. DAUBENSPECK, D. D. Burial
in
Riverview Cemetery.
Van Buren VARNER, of Orbisonia, died at his home Monday, April 19, 1943,
at
4 p. m., after an illness that confined him to bed one week.
He was aged 67
years, 9 months and 15 days.
Born in Shade Valley, July 4, 1875, he was the son of Samuel and Jennie
(PARSONS) VARNER. United in marriage with Elizabeth HOFFMAN in
1898, they
went to housekeeping in Greenwood Furnace, where he was engaged as
a
woodsman. They moved to Rockhill in 1902 where Mr. VARNER was
employed at
the furnace and later for many years he was employed by the East Broad
Top
Railroad Company. his wife died some years ago.
Surviving are his mother and the following sons and daughters:
Christ
VARNER, Martin VARNER, Theodore VARNER, Mrs. Margaret CAMPBELL, Mrs.
Eva
WORTHY, Miss Mary VARNER, all of Orbisonia; Mrs. Walter MCCONATHY and
Mrs.
William HAMMOND, of Rockhill.
Services will be held Saturday afternoon from the late home at 2 o'clock
and
interment, directed by Clark Funeral Service will be ______(this part
cut
off).
Mrs. Charlotte Esther GREEN of Cromwell Township died at her home on
Wednesday, January 3, 1944, after a lengthy illness.
She was born in Cromwell Township on September 1, 1862, the daughter
of John
REED and Laura Parson REED. At the time of death she was aged
81 years, 4
months, and 4 days.
Her husband Benjamin F. GREEN is deceased.
Surviving are two children: William REED of Rockhill Furnace
and Minnie
GREEN of Laurelton; and one grandson, Herbert GREEN of Saxton.
The funeral service will be held at Ott's funeral home, Orbisonia,
at 10 a.
m. on Saturday, the Rev. Sartelle MOORE, pastor of the Church of the
Nazarene at Rockhill Furnace, officiating. Interment will be
made in the I.
O. O. F. Cemetery at Rockhill Furnace. Friends may call at the
Ott funeral
home until the hour of the service.
Jacob Albert ROHRER, retired farmer and highly-respected resident of
mount
Union the past ten years, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter,
Mr. and Mrs. R. R. PALMER, 300 South Division Street, Mount Union,
at 9:15 o
'clock Wednesday morning, Aug. 4, 1943. Death was due to the
infirmities of
advanced years. While it was known that Mr. ROHRER was in failing
health
his death came very unexpectedly and was a shock to his family and
a wide
circle of friends and acquaintances as well. At the time of death
he was
aged 84 years, 8 months, and 21 days.
J. Albert ROHRER was born Nov. 13, 1838, in German Valley, the son
of Jacob
A. and Susan (GARVER) ROHRER. He was reared on a farm and
followed farming
as an occupation, retiring from active work in 1934. Since coming
to Mount
Union Mr. and Mrs. ROHRER had been very happy to reside with their
daughter
and her family.
He was united in marriage on Aug. 5, 1881, to Miss Annie GLUCK of Aughwick
at the GLUCK home. She survives her husband with a number of
sons and
daughters.
J. Albert ROHRER was a devout member of the Sugar Run Church of the
Brethren. He was a man of sterling Christian qualities and habits.
Honest
and reliable in all his dealings, his example was worth following.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Annie ROHRER, and the following sons
and
daughters: Mrs. Myra MOYLER, Port Royal; John G. ROHRER, Mount
Union, R.
D.; Miss Mary M. ROHRER, Ardmore, Pa.; Mrs. R. R. PALMER, Mount Union;
and
Mrs. William KURTZ, of Bowmansdale, Pa. There are 11 grandchildren
and two
great-grandchildren also surviving.
Friends will be received at the Blatt Funeral Home in Mount Union until
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Funeral services will be held
at the Stone
Church in Germany Valley at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon with interment
in
the adjoining cemetery.
Please omit flowers.
John Milton WATSON, well known citizen and a member of the Huntingdon
Board
of Education, died at his home, 1417 Washington Street, at 5:30 o'clock
this
Tuesday morning, October 13, 1942, after an illness of more than two
years.
Born on January 19, 1877 in Huntingdon, he was aged 65 years, 8 months
and
24 days at the time of his death. His parents were Metcalfe and
Elizabeth
WATSON, both deceased.
Mr. WATSON was twice married, on January 16, 1900 to Minnie HALL who
preceded him in death on November 15, 1933. On September 14,
1935 he was
united in marriage to Florence Rinker SHAFFER, in Greensburg, Pa.
Surviving
are his wife and the following children: Richard WATSON of Yeagertown,
Elizabeth WATSON Port of Alexandria, La., Margaret Watson MACDONALD
of
Huntingdon and John Metcalf WATSON of Huntingdon. A step-daughter,
Joy
SHAFFER, seven grandchildren, a brother, Robert M. WATSON of Huntingdon
and
a sister, Mrs. Karl H. RYMER of Huntingdon also survive.
Mr. WATSON was a member of the St. John's Episcopal Church of Huntingdon.
For over sixteen years he served as secretary of the school board of
the
Huntingdon Public Schools. He had been retired two years from
his position
as material clerk on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Mr. WATSON was fond of outdoor life and had quite a reputation as a
hunter.
He was well-liked by his fellow-men, and will be missed by the whole
community.
Funeral services will be held at the WATSON home on Thursday afternoon
at
2:00 o'clock, with the Rev. KELLY of the United Brethren Church officiating.
Interment in the Riverview Cemetery in Huntingdon, directed by Brown's
funeral service.
Friends may call at Brown's funeral home tonight, and at the WATSON
home
tomorrow and until the hour of the service.
Anna Briggs LOCKARD of 2088 Chalfonte Street, Wilkinsburg died at her
late
home on Saturday, September 26, 1942. Born in Jefferson County
on September
25, 1874, she was aged 68 years and one day at the time of her death.
Wife of the late William M. LOCKARD she is survived by the following
children: Edgar C. BRIGGS, Clyde BRIGGS, James H. BRIGGS and
Mrs. Gladys
HAFFLEY. Mrs. LOCKARD has many Huntingdon County relatives.
Friends may call at the Courtley funeral home in Wilkinsburg until
the hour
of the funeral, Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Further services
in the
Richvale Church and interment will be made in the Books cemetery directed
by
the Courtley funeral service.
Rev. A. M. BAGGETT
The Rev. R. M. CREIDER, pastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
Church; received word last night that the Rev. A. M. BAGGETT, former
pastor
of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church here in Huntingdon,
died
yesterday at his home in Springfield, Tennessee.
Mrs. Ruth Bard MITCHELL, wife of George W. MITCHELL, died at her home
in
Orbisonia at 8 p. m. Saturday, March 4, 1944. She had been in
failing
health for the past four years.
She was born in Orbisonia on May 6, 1874, the daughter of George and
Cassander Rogers BARD. At time of death she was aged 69 years,
9 months and
28 days.
Surviving are her husband George W. MITCHELL, and three daughters and
one
son: Miss Verna MITCHELL, Huntingdon; Mrs. Pearl OSBORNE, Huntingdon;
Miss
Laura MITCHELL and Radford MITCHELL, both at home. One son, Watson
MITCHELL, passed away on July 16, 1940. Also surviving are two
sisters and
two brothers: Mrs. Charles SHETROM, Huntingdon; Mrs. Roxie WILSON,
Pitcairn; Thomas BARD, Hustontown; and Clair BARD, Pitcairn; and one
granddaughter, Miss Ruth OSBORNE, Huntingdon.
Mrs. MITCHELL was a member of the United Brethern Church, Orbisonia,
and was
active in the home department of the Sunday school. She was a
kind and
loving mother and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
The funeral service will be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon in the
late
home of Orbisonia, the Rev. John P. RAUCH, pastor of the United Brethren
Church, officiating. Interment will be made in the Jorden Cemetery,
Cromwell Township, by Ott's funeral service. Friends may call
at the
MITCHELL home any time until the hour of the funeral.
Mrs. Grace G. STAUFFER died Wednesday morning, March 11, 1942, at the
home
of her son, Paul STAUFFER, 1315 Boulevard, Juniata.
Born November 8, 1870, in Springfield township, Huntingdon county,
she was
the daughter of Thomas F. and Martha Hamilton KELLEY. She was
married to
Joseph Porter STAUFFER May 12, 1892. She was a member of the
United
Brethren church and Sunday school of Orbisonia.
Members of her family include her sons: Paul, Juniata; George,
Altoona; and
Ellwood, Warren, O.; two sisters, Miss Minta KELLEY and Mrs. Elizabeth
LINN,
both of Orbisonia, and one brother, William KELLEY, also of Orbisonia,
17
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday with short services from the
Mauk &
Yates funeral home in Altoona at 1 o'clock in charge of Rev. J. W.
SKILLINGTON, with further services at 3 o'clock at the United Brethren
church in Orbisonia. interment in the Jordon cemetery in Orbisonia.
John Howard MORGAN, aged 66 years, 4 months and 3 days, died in Lewistown
hospital September 9, 1944, at 1 o'clock where he had been a patient
the
past month. He had been living in Mount Union for some years.
born in
Huntingdon County April 27, 1878, he was a son of the late Theodore
and Anna
Kelly MORGAN.
Surviving are three sons and three daughters: Carl B. MORGAN,
Altoona;
Ronald MORGAN, Lewistown, J. Kenneth MORGAN, serving in the armed forces
somewhere in France; Mrs. Cloyd SMITH, Lewistown; Mrs. Edna WALK,
Reedsville; Mrs. Romaine MCKEEVER, Lewistown, and five grandchildren.
Four brothers and four sisters are also surviving. They are Allen
MORGAN,
Mrs. Martha GIFFORD, Russell MORGAN, all of Mount Union; George Y.
MORGAN,
Mrs. Florence RHODES, Miss Ruth MORGAN, Lewistown; Lewis MORGAN, and
Mrs.
Laura SECREST of New Cumberland.
Mr. MORGAN was a carpenter by trade. He had worked at his trade
in Mount
Union before his health failed.
He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Mount Union and of
Lodge
97, I. O. O. F. of Lewistown.
Funeral services were held at the Barchus Funeral Home in Lewistown
Monday
afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. Edgar A. Henry of mount Union Methodist
Church and interment was made in the William Lind Memorial [Cemetery?
this
part was cut off].
Cambridge W. PRICE, a highly respected resident of Shirleysburg, died
at his
home there at eight o'clock Friday evening, June __, 1944, after a
lengthy
illness. He had been an invalid for fourteen years, following
a paralytic
stroke.
He was born in Shade Gap on November 11, 1879, the son of William A.
PRICE
and Margaret W. PRICE. He spent his younger life in the vicinity
of Shade
Gap.
Mr. PRICE was twice married: to Anna KUHN, who died in 1927,
leaving two
sons, and in 1929 to Lillian FORSHEY. Surviving are his widow,
Mrs. Lillian
Forshey PRICE, two sons, Fred PRICE, at home; Gerald PRICE, of Pittsburgh;
a
daughter, Mrs. Paul MCGARVEY, Pittsburgh; and a foster-daughter, Miss
Phyllis FORSHEY of Baltimore, Md. Three grandchildren and four
brothers and
one sister also survive: William PRICE, Shade Gap; Owen PRICE,
Mount Union;
Harvey PRICE, Wood; the Rev. Arthur PRICE, Orbisonia; and Mrs. Amanda
BLACK,
Lewistown.
Mr. PRICE was a member of the Shirleysburg Methodist Church.
He had been
employed for some years by the American Telephone and Telegraph Company
and
later by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company at Mount Union.
The funeral service will be held at the Methodist Church in Shirleysburg
at
10:30 on Monday morning the Rev. James W. GARTHOFF officiating.
Interment will be made in the Methodist Cemetery at Shade Gap by Clark's funeral
service. Friends may call __ the late home in Shirleysburg.
George Warren HETRICK 1421 Washington Street, prominent citizen of
Huntingdon, died in the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital at 2:35 Thursday
afternoon, April 13, 1944. he was admitted to the hospital on
Christmas
day, 1943, hence had been a patient there for 110 days.
George HETRICK was born in Henderson Township on February 15, 1865,
the son
of George F. HETRICK and Catherine Allison HETRICK.
His wife, Mrs. Martha Malinda (NUMER) HETRICK, preceded him in death
on
December 29, 1943.
Surviving are these sons and daughters: Mrs. Mabel GERLOCK, Mrs.
Verna
KYPER, and Clair HETRICK, all of Altoona; Bruce HETRICK, Huntingdon
R. D.;
Mrs. Zella WOOD, Cleon HETRICK and William HETRICK, all of Williston
Park,
Long Island, N. Y.; Floyd HETRICK and Miss Miriam HETRICK, both of
Huntingdon. A daughter, Mrs. Freda POWELL, died in 1935.
Also surviving
are two brothers and two sisters: Howard HETRICK, Huntingdon
R. D.; Newton
HETRICK, Hollidaysburg; Mrs. Mary HUEY, Allensville; and Mrs. Lucille
GRANT,
Erie.
Mr. HETRICK was a member of the Mount Zion Lutheran Church at Union
Church
and had been a member of the P. O. S. of A. since 1903. A number
of years
ago he served as director of the poor of Huntingdon County. He
had been
employed at the Huntingdon County Court House for many years but had
been
retired for the past eight years.
The funeral service will be held at 2:30 on Sunday at Brown's funeral
home,
the Rev. John T. PETERS officiating. Interment will be made in
Riverview
Cemetery by Brown's funeral service. Friends may call at the
funeral home
after five o'clock this evening.
GIRL WITH NEEDLE IN HEART IS DEAD
Pittsburgh, Sept. 28. -- Three-year-old Eleanor HUGHES, the little
girl with
a needle in her heart, is dead.
Eleanor died in Children's Hospital yesterday, two weeks after she
fell on a
sewing needle which plunged into her chest.
Her physician explained that tissues around the needle had died and
caused a
hemorrhage.
"Eleanor didn't seem to have much pain," he said. She was conscious
until a
couple of hours before her death."
John R. KELLY, of Allenport, died at his home about 2 o'clock, Friday
afternoon, August 2, 1940, after an illness of one year. While
he had been
in failing health for some time he was confined to bed but a few days.
At
the time of death he was aged 70 years and 8 days.
Born in Franklin county, July 24, 1870, John R. KELLY was the son of
John
and Mary Jane (HARRY) KELLY. He was united in marriage with Ella
May STARR
in 1915 at Cumberland, Maryland. They established their home
in Orbisonia
where Mr. KELLY was employed as a woodsman.
They have been living in Mount Union for a number of years where Mr.
KELLY
was employed by the North American Refractories Company and the
Harbison-Walker Refractories Company at various periods.
He was affiliated with the Christian Missionary Alliance church.
Surviving are the widow and the following children: Mrs. Emory
VARNER,
Allenport; Harvey L. KELLY at home; the following step-children, Grover
Cleveland LANE, New Philadelphia, Ohio; Mrs. John HAMILTON of Williamsburg,
R. D. and 20 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
The following brothers and sisters also survive: Victor KELLY,
Williamsburg, R. D., Alfred KELLY, Mount Union, R. D., Mrs. Amanda
GLOSS,
McVeytown, Mrs. Nora CARL, Mount Union.
Funeral services will be held from the Clark funeral home Tuesday morning
at
10:30 o'clock in charge of the Rev. Mr. Walker of the Christian Missionary
Alliance church of Mount Union. Interment will be made in the
Mt. Nebo
cemetery.
Friends will be received after 6 o'clock Sunday evening at the Clark
funeral
home.
Mrs. Mary Olive (KELLY) OTTO died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Rebecca
BOOHER in Orbisonia on Thursday evening, October 5, 1939, following
an
attack of acute indigestion.
She was born July 12, 1863 in Orbisonia, a daughter of the late Andrew
J.
KELLY and Margaret (CLARK) KELLY. At the time of death she was
aged 76
years, two months and twenty-three days. She was united in marriage
to
Frank P. OTTO, who preceded her in death nineteen years ago, on April
12,
1921.
Surviving are two children, Charles Ralph OTTO, of Stockton, California,
and
Mrs. Edith Meryl HERSHEY, of Clark's Summit, and one granddaughter,
Mary
Louise OTTO. Two brothers, Bruce KELLY, of Verona, E. Stanley
KELLY, of
Warren, Ohio, and two sisters Mrs. Rebecca BOOHER, Orbisonia, and Mrs.
Elizabeth HANCOCK, Wilkinsburg, also survive.
Mrs. OTTO spent her girlhood in Orbisonia. After her marriage
she resided
in various communities for forty-six years. Four years ago she
returned to
Orbisonia to care for her sister, Mrs. BOOHER, and had since resided
there.
She was endowed with a beautiful character and her pleasing personality
won
her a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. She was an active
member of
the United Brethren church of Orbisonia, being always regular in attendance.
Her daily life bore witness to her Christian convictions.
Funeral services, conducted by her pastor, the Rev. William SNYDER,
will be
held at Ott's funeral home, Orbisonia, Sunday afternoon, October 8,
at 2:30
o'clock. interment in the Orbisonia cemetery Ott's funeral service.
The body may be viewed any time until the hour of the services.
George Edward VAUGHEN
Funeral services for George Edward VAUGHEN were held this Saturday
afternoon
with a prayer service at Booth Funeral Home in McVeytown at 1 o'clock
followed by principal rites in Newton Hamilton Methodist church at
2 o'
clock. He was aged 73 years, 7 months and 21 days.
Mr. VAUGHEN died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Blanche JEFFRIES,
Shade
Valley, Thursday morning Aug. 15, 1940, at 11:30 o'clock. He
had been ill
since July 4.
Surviving are four sons and four daughter, as follows: Russell,
Meadville;
James, Lewistown; Clyde and Herbert, Newton Hamilton; Mrs. Blanche
JEFFRIES,
Shade Valley; Mrs. Charles (Hulda) DOYLE, Manheim; Mrs. William (Dora)
MORT,
McVeytown; Mrs. Harry (Belle) GIFFORD, Lancaster. Two brothers
and one
sister also survive, Albert, Shade Valley; Monte, Bucyrus, Ohio, and
Mrs. D.
J. O'CONNELL, Watertown, Mass.
Mr. VAUGHEN was a farmer most of his lifetime and lived in and near
Newton
Hamilton since birth. Interment will be in Newton Hamiltn Cemetery.
Miles Martin BARD died at his home in Rockhill Furnace on Thursday evening,
September 5, 1940, at 8 o'clock. Death was due to the infirmities
of
advanced age.
A son of the late Joshua and Rebecca James BARD, he was born in Blacklog
Valley, Huntingdon county, on April 4, 1853. At the time of death
he was
aged 87 years, five months and one day. On August 17, 1879, he
was united
in marriage with Rebecca A. HIMES. Mrs. Bard preceded him in
death on May
20, 1938.
Surviving are one son, John A. BARD, of Rockhill Furnace; a daughter,
Mrs.
Tone L. HANCOCK, of Mount Union, R. D., and a granddaughter, Mrs. Dalbert
FORD, who was reared in the home of twelve grandchildren, six great
Mr. and
Mrs. BARD. There are also grandchildren and the the following
sisters:
Mrs. Adaline DAVIS, of Barree; Miss Margaret BARD, of Allenport; Mrs.
Belle
MCKINSTRY, of Ryde; Mrs. J. O. KENYON, of Huntingdon, and Mrs. John
LATHEROW, of Wilmerding, surviving. [this paragraph is typed
"as is" in the
obituary]
Mr. BARD resided in the vicinity of Rockhill for fifty-nine years.
On April
15, 1873 he entered the employ of the East Broad Top Railroad company
and
retired January 16, 1935 from active service with a splendid record
of over
sixty-two years' service. He had been a faithful and highly respected
employe of that company.
He was a member of the Orbisonia Methodist church and for a long period
of
years supported it generously, and with his faithful wife, during her
lifetime, was always in his place of duty. He was quiet and homeloving
and
was a loving father and good friends and neighbor.
Funeral services will be held at his late residence in Rockhill at
2 p. m.
Sunday, with his pastor, Rev. George MCCAHAN, officiating. Interment
will
be made in Odd Fellows cemetery, Rockhill, directed by Ott's funeral
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Edwin Stanley KELLY died at his late residence in Warren, Ohio, on Friday,
September 6, 1940, at 1:20 p. m. following a prolonged illness.
Born in Orbisonia on January 1, 1871, a son of A. J. and Margaret (CLARK)
KELLY, he was aged at the time of death 69 years, eight months and
five
days. On November 12, 1896 he was united in marriage with Ida
H. CREAGER,
of Orbisonia.
The widow and the following children: Mrs. Hope K. GRUENIG, of
Warren,
Ohio, and Donald C. KELLY, of Sharon, Pa., survive. Surviving
also are
three grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Rebecca BOOHER, of Orbisonia,
and one
brother, Bruce KELLY, of Verona.
Mr. KELLY left Orbisonia, his native town, when he was twenty-one years
of
age and for the past forty-one years had been a resident of Warren,
Ohio.
By occupation he was an upholsterer and antique dealer. He was
a member of
the United Brethren church and of the Odd Fellows lodge of Warren.
His
genial disposition and many sterling qualities won for him friends
in the
city of Warren and vicinity, as well as in Orbisonia.
He often returned to his old home in Orbisonia and there are many Huntingdon
county friends to mourn his death.
The body was shipped to Orbisonia, where brief funeral services were
held
this afternoon at 1:_0 o'clock at Ott's funeral home. The Rev.
William
SNYDER, of the Orbisonia United Brethren church officiated, assisted
by the
Rev. George MCCAHAN, of the Orbisonia Methodist church. Interment
was made
in the Orbisonia cemetery.
Florence Ann CHILCOAT, of 1525 Washington street, died in the J. C.
Blair
Memorial hospital on Wednesday evening, August 21, 1940. Miss
CHILCOTE had
been a patient in the hospital for the past four weeks.
She was born in Rockhill Furnace on April 3, 1891, a daughter of W.
M. and
Della Pattison CHILCOAT. She had been a resident of Huntingdon
for
twenty-seven years.
Miss CHILCOTE had been employed in the office of the Prudential Life
Insurance company for a number of years. She was also owner of
the Hemphill
Gift Shop in Huntingdon. She was a faithful and active member
of the
Fifteenth street Methodist church. Until about four years ago
she had
taught a class of young ladies in the Sunday school. Her excellent
singing
voice was a valuable asset to the church choir and she was often in
demand
as a soloist.
She was affiliated with the Huntingdon chapter of the Order of the
Eastern
Star and with the Lady Della Rebekah lodge. She was choir leader
for the
former organization.
Members of the family include the following brothers and sisters:
Ralph W.
CHILCOAT, of Washington, D. C.; Alvin S. CHILCOAT, of Baltimore, Md.;
Mary,
Mrs. John HUEY, of Lewistown; Lydia; Mrs. Arthur SECREST, of Lewistown,
Her
step-mother, Mrs. Bertha M. CHILCOAT, and a half-sister, Miss Ruth
P.
CHILCOAT, both of Rockhill Furnace, also survive. There are twelve
nephews
and nieces.
Funeral services will be held at Brown's funeral home on Saturday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. O. B. POULSON and the Rev. H. W.
GLASSCO. Interment will be made at Rockhill Furnace.
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