Miscellaneous Obituaries From
Huntingdon County, PA
(transcribed under the direction of Dave Wilson)
OUR PENNSYLVANIA DATA:
EXTERNAL PENNSYLVANIA DATA:
On Dec. 30, 1917, the angel of death entered the home of Marion and
Orpha
LOCKE of Shade Gap and took away their little daughter Anna Bell, aged
six
months and three days. The funeral was held on Wednesday, Jan.
2, from the
home. Rev . DUVALL preached the sermon and the little one was
laid to rest
in Locke's Valley cemetery by undertaker Keggeries of Fannettsburg.
DEATH OF MRS. GEO. F. SHAFFER
Mrs. Jane, wife of Geo. F. SHAFFER, died at her home, 601 Division
street,
Dec. 18, 1917, of dropsy. She was a daughter of Daniel and Nancy
BECK of
Warriors Mark valley, born Jan. 22, 1843.
When a young woman she removed to Hill valley where she taught school
and
Oct. 10, 1867, married Geo. F. SHAFFER, living there till about five
years
ago when they came to Mt. Union.
She was a true Christian, a consistent and faithful member of the Baptist
church of this place, a devoted wife and mother. She was first
of all a
home-maker.
She leaves besides her husband, the following children: Mrs.
A. J. MILLER,
of Cora, Pa.; Mrs. J. C. BAILEY, of Malinto, Ohio; Mrs. Jas. CLYMANS,
of
Thompsontown, Pa.; Charles, of Juniata county; Mrs. Frank ROBERTS and
Ernest, at home. Two sons, Ira and Chalmer, having preceded her
to the
grave. One brother and one sister also survive: Lloyd BECK, of
town and
Mrs. Emma ALLISON, of Allensville, Pa.
The funeral services were conducted by her pastor Rev. J.? Edgar MASSERY,
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DEATH OF MARY ELLEN GUTSHALL
She was a daughter of Finley MAGEE of Shade Gap. She was born
on July 22,
1841, married to Peter GUTSHALL in 1862 and died December 20, 1917,
aged 76
years, 4 months and 28 days. Lost her husband Jan. 11th, 1916.
She was the mother of the following children: Harrison of Knobsville;
Allen, of Orbisonia, R. D.; Mrs. COWAN of near Robertsdale; Elmer of
Orbisonia; Grand (dead); Frank of Pitcairn; Mrs. CLARK and Mrs. SCOTT
of
Trough Creek; Mrs. RORAR of Three Springs; Mrs. FLECK of Three Springs
R.
D., No. 2; Simon of near Rockhill; Alice (dead); Silas of Three
Springs;
John (dead); and the writer of Orbisonia. Also survived by two
brothers and
two sisters of near Shade Gap.
Mother shared the hardships of the Civil War; caring for two children
while
father was engaged in it almost a year at the close.
She knew what it was to gather the golden grain and foster the little
ones
at the same time. She used to stand close to the ringing cylinder
and toss
aside the straw which was then common with women, but now a thing of
the
past. We once could hear the buzz of the spinning wheel and the
clique of
the reel and the song of (Hush-a-by-baby), but all is silent now, and
the
old armed chair is vacant, and the ashes have gone back from whence
they
came.
Then here's to our mother
Whose hair became white,
Caring for her loved ones
Until losing her sight,
And when the wheel turned
And came to her spoke;
It was then that God called her
By a sudden stroke.
Although Emma talked to her at 5 a. m.
She replied, "I slept well" just the same;
Then turning aside for a moment's repose,
She heard mother fall and called the boys.
But alas! too late; the sting had come
And in fifteen minutes a silent drum
Had beat the dead march
In the home again.
Oh! how we remember when father passed away
And mother too, she could not stay;
Now brother, sister, while we may
Let us prepare for the coming day.
Then just before the battle mother
We will surely think of you;
Just as father when he enlisted
We may have the same to do.
Yet, when we go to serve our uncle
Just as father did, 'tis true;
We will not forget you mother
Nor Old Glory in its hue.
H. N.? GUTSHALL
Funeral services for Mrs. Adaline MILLER wife of Conrad MILLER were
held at
her late home in Rockhill Furnace Sunday afternoon, March 20, 1932,
at two o
'clock in charge of Rev. SNYDER. Many friends and relatives gathered
to pay
final respects to this well known and beloved Christian woman.
Interment was made in the Orbisonia cemetery.
Mrs. Adaline MILLER died at her home in Rockhill on March 17 at 1:15
p.m.
after an illness of three weeks from heart trouble. She was born
November
22, 1863, thus at the time of her death she was aged 68 years, 3 months
and
22 days.
Mrs. MILLER was a faithful member of the United Brethren church for
forty
years and in her death the community lost a splendid woman of sterling
character.
Surviving, besides her husband, are the following children: John MILLER,
Arthur MILLER, both of Orbisonia and Mrs. Mary RUTTER of Mount Union.
The
following brothers and sisters also survive: Samuel, Mathias and Edward
WINNICK, all of Mount Union; Mrs. Sarah GALBRAITH and Miss Celia WINNICK,
both of Rockhill.
Mount Union, Pa. Feb. 21--Alexander Simpson MURPHY, passed away at his
late
home in Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon COUnty, February 19, 1934.
Death was
due to a heart condition. He was found dead in bed but had been
dead but a
few hours for he talked at 3 o'clock.
Alexander Simpson MURPHY was born in Porter Township, Huntingdon county,
February 27, 1875. He was the son of James G. and Mary Frances
(ISENBERG)
MURPHY. Mr. MURPHY never married but resided with his father
and since the
death of the mother almost two years ago they had kept the home on
Culbert
street. He was a skilled mechanic in the employ of the East Broad
Top
Railroad Company. He attended services at the Presbyterian Church
of
Orbisonia.
In the passing away of Alexander MURPHY, many families of that vicinity
will
miss the great charity that he was accustomed to show to everyone whom
he
thought needed assistance. He was generous and kindly dispositioned
and
during this depressin showed mercy unto many with whom he had dealings.
Surviving are his father and the following brothers and sisters: Charles
W.
at home; J. Alfred Murphy and Mrs. Blaine LOCKE, of Rockhill Furnace;
Mrs.
Fred BECK of Philadelphia and Mrs. A.C. ELIAS of Salem, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held from the late residence, Thursday afternoon
at
2:30 o'clock. The Rev. R.A. Warner of the Presbyterian Church
will
officiate and W.Q. Blatt will direct interment in the Orbisonia Cemetery.
Mount Union, Pa., Sept. 4--Mrs. Arminta A. WISER, wife of Daniel W.
WISER,
died at their home, No. 6 Halley Street, Mount Union, Pa., on Thursday,
September 3, 1931 at 10 minutes past two o'clock. Mrs. WISER
had suffered
for more than three years from a complication of diseases brought on
by a
stroke of paralysis.
Born April 20, 1867, in Shade Valley, she was the daughter of William
and
Mary BOLLINGER TRAXLER, being aged 64 years, 4 months and 13 days.
She was
one of a family of eleven children and when still a young woman her
family
moved to Love's Valley where on September 18, 1883 she was married
to Daniel
W. WISER and took up housekeeping in Greenbrier, near Newton Hamilton.
After twelve years spent near Newton Hamilton they moved to Mount Union
where they have since resided, a period of 28 years.
Mrs. WISER was a consistent member of the Methodist Church, first of
Newton
Hamilton and later at Mount Union. As long as she was able she
attended the
services of her church regularly every Sunday.
She was the mother of six children, two of whom, Cecil WISER and Mrs.
Elsie
ESTEP, with the husband and father survive. Mrs. Olive CORNPROPST
and Mrs.
Alda HETRICK, Maud and Lloyd have preceded her to the grave.
She also
leaves to mourn her death the following sisters: Mrs. Mary LOCKE, of
Shade
Gap and Mrs. Ellie GOSHORN, of Shade Valley, Mrs. May SMELKE of Terra,
Texas, Mrs. Laura STAINER, Newton Hamilton and Mrs. Kate MORGAN of
Lewistown, Pa. also by seventeen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held form the late home No. 6 Halley Street
at 2 o'
clock Sunday, September 6, 1931.
(Special to The Daily News)
Mount Union, April 30--J. A. GIFFORD, of East Milford street, received
the
sad word Tuesday that his son, Arthur GIFFORD had been instantly killed
while at his work in a steel plant at Homestead. A wife and three daughters
survive. Mr. GIFFORD, his daughter, Miss Jesse GIFFORD, grandchildren
Mary
KRUGH and Preston GIFFORD and Mrs. Bell CORBIN, of Huntingdon, left
Wednesday morning to be with the bereaved family and to attend the
funeral
which will be held on Friday afternoon from the late home in Homestead.
Interment will be made at Homestead.
Mr. Elmer L. MILLER, age 67 years, of Third street died at his home
Wednesday evening February 3, 1932 at 5:15 p.m.
Mr. MILLER was a resident of Pitcairn for 40 years. He served
on the
Pitcairn School Board. He was at one time employed by the P.R.R. at
the car
shops. He was also in business with H. J. GETTIG on Broadway
for a number
of years. Mr. MILLER also conducted a business in Trafford City.
Elmer L. MILLER was a life long member of the Pitcairn United Brethren
Church. He has served as Trustee, Class Leader, Teacher of The
Alphia
Ladies Class and Men's Bible Class during his membership.
Funeral services were held in the Church Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock
in charge of his pastor, Rev. H.G. REESE assisted by Rev. E. G. SAWYER
of
Trafford and Rev. W. B. BARNHART of Scottdale with interment at Copeland.
Mr. MILLER was injured six years ago and been in ill health ever since.
He
was confined to bed for three weeks previous to his death.
The Rev. George Murray KLEPFER, D.D., pastor of Saint Paul's Methodist
Church, Harrisburg died in that city on Wednesday, March 30th, from
pneumonia. He was born in West Township, this county, in 1860.
In 1883 he
united with the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church. In 1905 and 1886 her served as pastor in Orbisonia, and
from 1900
to 1903 was pastor of the First Church of Huntingdon. He also
served
pastorates in Saxton, Selinsgrove, Danvill, Catawissa, Altoona, Milton,
Carlisle.
Funeral services will be held in Harrisburg on Friday at 2:30 p.m.
Interment in the family plot in Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon, upon
arrival
here, approximately at one or one-thirty o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Members of First Church will act as pall bearers at the interment here.
Dr. KEPFER is survived by his wife, three daughters
and -----------------------------(Remainder of the obit is missing.
DW)
Mr. and Mrs. Charles WAGNER, of Market street and their houseguests
Mr. and
Mrs. Edward LIEBMAN, of South America, motored to Pittsburgh on Monday
to
attend the funeral of a cousin, Harry NOBLE, which occurred at Turtle
Creek,
Monday afternoon. Mr. NOBLE was a brother of Lewis G. NOBLE,
of Mount
Union, who was unable to attend the funeral on account of being ill.
Surviving are his widow, who was fomerly Miss Mae PRIM of Orbisonia,
and a
number of grown children, all of whom are married. Mr. and Mrs.
WAGNER and
their guests returned Tuesday.
(Special to The Daily News)
Mount Union, Sept. 20--Howard LEONARD died in the Meadville, Pa. Hospital
a
few hours after he met with an accident walking along the highway.
Death
was caused by a fracture of the skull.
Wednesday night, while proceeding along a road near Meadville that
was
under-going repairs, he fell into a drainage hole striking his head
as he
fell. He was taken to the hospital and treated but never regained
consciousness. He was aged 48 years.
Born in Black Log Valley September 9, 1882, he was the son of Samuel
and
Hannah GILLILAND LEONARD. He had been employed at Meadville for
several
years in the Viscose Company's plant.
Surviving are the following brothers and sister: Mrs. Samuel BOLLINGER
of
Greenville, Pa., Joseph C. LEONARD of Shirleysburg, John A. of Mount
Union,
Wiliam G. of Lewistown, Thomas C. of Black Log Valley.
The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the
home of
his brother Thomas C. LEONARD, which home is the old family homestead
in
Black Log Valley. Interment in the Gilliland cemetery.
Rev. COHICK of the
Orbisonia Methodist church will officiate. W.Q. Blatt, undertaker.
Mount Union, Pa. Feb. 11--Mrs. Isabel RIPPLE PRICE BARRON died at her
home
in Orbisonia on Wednesday, February 8, 1933 after being confined to
bed for
more than 3 years. Death was caused by the infirmities of advanced
age as
she was aged 89 years 1 month and 19 days. Her maiden name was
Isabel
RIPPLE and she was twice married.
The first union was with John PRICE and together they took up housekeeping
on the PRICE farm near Three Springs where they lived until the death
of the
husband. To this union were born 9 children. Seven of them are
deceased.
The surviving ones are Mrs. Malissa ROGERS of Trafford, Pa., and Mrs.
Ann
MOORE, of Lewistown.
The second union was with John BARRON in 1882. To this union
was born one
daughter, who is Mrs. Mae FLASHER of Three Springs. Mr. BARRON
has been
dead for a number of years. There are also surviving 4 stepchildren:
Mrs.
Clara THOMPSON, Orbisonia; Mrs. Rosanna ROGER, Germany Valley; Mrs.
Sarah
Jane LONG,, of Huntingdon and Thomas BARRON, of Pogue.
Mrs. BARRON was a sincere Christian woman and possessed traits of sterling
character. She united with the Church of the Brethren when a young
girl and
all through her life she was faithful to her religious duties and
privileges.
Funeral services were held from her late home, Friday morning at 10
o'clock
with the Rev. William SNYDER officiating. A.F. REIHART, mortician
directed.
Interment in the PRICE cemetery at Three Springs.
Mount Union, Pa. May 12--James Lane GABERT, a resident of Mount Union
during
the past 7 years but a former resident of Hill Valley, died at his
home,
corner Pennsylvania avenue and Jefferson street, Monday morning, May
11,
1931 at 3:45 after an illness of seven months. He was confined
to bed for
six weeks and his death was caused by a complication of diseases. During
the
past four years he was employed at the Harbison-Walker Refractories
plant
here. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren, at Sugar
Run. In 1891
he ws united in marriage with Miss Minnnie NORRIS of Hill Valley, who
survives him with the following children: Samuel I. GABERT, Hill Valley,
Lewis S. GABERT and Mrs. W.B. SNELLBAKER, of Emigsville, Pa.: Mrs.
J.C.
ROSENBOROUGH, Mount Union and Miss Mertie GABERT at home, as well as
10
grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters also survive:
Jacob
GABERT and George M. GABERT, both of Hill Valley; Mrs. Mary ATHERTON
and
Mrs. Clara BARCLAY, both of Mapleton; Mrs. Catharine BUSHBY, New York
City;
Miss Sarah GABERT of Altoona.
The body may be viewed at the late residence until the time of the
funeral,
Wednesday morning. Prayer Services will be held at the home,
at 9:30 o'
clock and the body will then be taken to the Sugar Run Church of the
Brethren where the services will be held at 10:30 o'clock in charge
of Rev.
H.W. HANAWALT, pastor of the Sugar Run Church. Interment will
be made in
the Garver Cemetery, Hill Valley, directed by W. Q. BLATT.
Dolores, Colo., Sept. 22--James Neely HERMON died at Cortez, Colorado,
Friday, September 19, 1930, after a serious operation.
Mr. HERMON was born at Orbisonia, a son of Frederic HERMON.
He spent most
of his life in Leadville, Colorado, where he was employed as a mining
engineer. He also had mining interests at Telluride, Colorado,
and owned a
large ranch at Dolores, Colorado.
Mr. HERMON never married. He made his home with Mr. and Mrs.
Matthew COHEN
of Dolores, Colorado.
Surviving are one brother and one sister, William Irvin HERMON of Orbisonia
and Mrs. Belle CORBIN of Huntingndon. One neice, Miss Jessie
GIFFORD of
Mount Union, and two nephews, James C. GIFFORD of Mount Union and Arthur
M.
GIFFORD of Pittsburgh also survive.
Mr. HERMON was buried at Dolores, Colorado, Sunday, September 21st.
Mount Union, Pa., Jan. 5--John B. CHILCOAT, Civil War Veteran, prominent
lodge man, church man and highly respected citizen of Orbisonia died
at the
age of 92 years, at his home in that place, Monday morning January
4th at 7
o'clock. He had been ill for one years. Death was due to
a complication of
diseases incident to advanced age He was a retired undertaker having
been a
member of the firm of Houck and Chilcoat and was well known all through
this
section.
Born near McKendree church, Cromwell township, November 19, 1839 he
was aged
92 years, 1 months and 15 days at the time of his death. He was
a member of
the Methodist Episcopal church almost all his life and a charter member
of
the IOOF lodge of Orbisonia, and had been active in its work for 71
years.
When the Civil War broke out he answered the call and served his country.
Surviving are his wife, Mary CHILCOAT who is past 86 years of age and
the
following step-children, Mrs. MACALONAN, Wilkinsburg; Mrs. Gertrude
EBY, of
Philadelphia and Samuel CARROTHERS of Washington, D.C.
Mr. and Mrs.
CHILCOAT lived together happily for 57 years.
Orbisonia has lost a splendid Christian character and much respected
citizen
in the passing away of this "Grand Old Man". He was neighborly
and kind
and lived almost his entire lifetime in the community in which he died
so
that he was well known.
A full military funeral will be held from the late home, Thursday afternoon
at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. J. Leroy COHICK, pastor of the Methodist
church of Orbisonia to which all Legion posts of the county are invited.
Undertaker A. F. REIHART will direct the interment in the Orbisonia
Cemetery.
Leonard Enoch SECREST died at his home in Hill Valley on Tuesday,
February
7, 1933. The cause of death was heart trouble and he had been
in failing
health for several years.
Deceased was a son of J.M. and Laura B. (GROVE) SECREST, and was born
in
Hill Valley, Cromwell township, April 14, 1900; he was aged at
death 32
years, 9 months and 23 days. By occupation he was a farmer.
He was
affiliated with the Sugar Run Brethren church in Hill Valley.
Besides his parents, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters:
Annie, wife of H.S. MYERS, of Rockhill Furnace; Lloyd SECREST, of Johnstown;
Mrs. Cathryn GROVE, of Orbisonia; Abram SECREST, of Williamsburg; Grace,
wife of Roy PRITTS, of Shirleysburg; Zada SECREST and Gladys SECREST,
at
home.
Funeral services were held at the Brethren church at Rockhill Furnace
this
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Brief services preceded at the
house at
12:30. Services were in charge of Rev. George SWAYNE and Rev.
H.W.
HANAWALT. Interment in the Orbisonia cemetery. R.S. House,
funeral
director.
After an illness of several months, Miss Lillian Gertrude BEERS, a highly
respected resident of Pogue, died at her home Thursday, November 12,
1931 at
4:00 p.m.
She was born February 12, 1874, a daughter of John and Mary (FLASHER)
BEERS,
both deceased.
She was a member of McKendree Methodist Church for forty-five years
and was
a devout Christian woman and ardent church worker. She made her
home with
her sister, Miss Jennie BEERS.
Surviving are the following brother and sisters: John BEERS of Orbisonia;
Mrs. Nannie BREWSTER, East Pittsburgh; Mrs. W.H. GROVE, Williamsburg;
Mrs.
Jennie BEERS at home.
Funeral services will be held in the McKendree Methodist Church, Saturday
afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in charge of Rev. J. Leroy COHICK of Orbisonia.
Interment in Jordan Cemetery.
Luther S. CORNELIUS died at his home at Burnt Cabins on Wednesday, March
15th, after an illness of nine months of a complication of diseases.
He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel CORNELIUS, both deceased, and was
born
at Three Springs, December 27, 1868, hence was aged at the time of
death 64
years, 2 months and 18 days. He was united in marriage on April
16, 1893,
to Luella LOCKE, who survives with the following children: Mrs. Lettie
WALTER, of Altoona; Mrs. Lillie LESTER and Lloyd CORNELIUS both of
Burnt
Cabins; Mrs. Lela CLYMANS of Decorum, and Miss Lola CORNELIUS, at home.
He
is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: James CORNELIUS,
of
Altoona; Charles CORNELIUS, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Mattie ENYEART, of
Saxton;
Ida CORNELIUS, of Orbisonia. The following half-sisters and half-brother
also survive: John CAPP, of Altoona; Lisa STRAWBRIDGE, of Johnsonburg,
and
Alice DIVEN, of Shade Gap.
By occupation Mr. CORNELIUS was a farmer. He was a consistent
member of the
Church of God of Locke's Valley.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, March 19th, at 2 o'clock by Rev.
Charles MILLER, of Shade Gap. R.S. House, funeral director.
Mrs. Malinda GILLILAND BOLINGER, a life long resident of this section
of
Huntingdon county, and for the past five years a resident of this city,
died
at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. OPPEL,
East Shirley street, Saturday morning, February 4, 1933, at four o'clock,
after being confined to bed ten days. Death was attributed to
paralysis of
parts of her body. She had been in her accustomed heatlh until her
only
daughter, Mrs. OPPEL, with whom she had her home, and to whom she was
greatly attached became seriously ill and was admitted to the Altoona
hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
Mrs. BOLINGER was tenderly cared for by her grandchildren in the OPPEL
home
and her physician in her last illness, and everything was done for
her
comfort in her closing days. In the early part of the winter
she had
suffered from bronchial pneumonia, but had recovered and regained almost
her
accustomed strength, and the 11th day of last month she celebrated
her 87th
natal anniversary in the OPPEL home, surrounded by a number of her
descendants.
Mrs. BOLINGER was born on a farm in Blacklog Valley, this county, on
January
11th, 1846, a daughter of David and Mary CROWNOVER GILLILAND, pioneer
settlers in that valley. She was the last member of her generation.
On September 14, 1871, Miss Malinda GILLILAND and Philip G. BOLINGER
were
united in marriage, Rev. Samuel FLAGLE officiating. Mr. BOLINGER,
who was
well known as a veteran of the Civil War and active in G.A.R. circles,
died
in April 1911, in the valley where he and his wife had spent their
entire
married life. To this union three children were born. They
are D. Franklin
BOLINGER of Sabetha, Kansas, Mrs. Laura OPPEL, wife of Frank L. OPPEL
of
this city, and Oscar BOLINGER, who located in the west during the St.
Louis
Exposition forty years ago. Eight grandchildren and four great
grandchildren also survive.
Mrs. BOLINGER continued her residency on the the old homestead until
two
years after the death of her husband. She then moved to Rockhill
where she
lived until five years ago when she came to this city to reside in
the home
of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. OPPEL. She greatly
enjoyed
going out in the family automobile, and up until the very cold weather
made
some lengthy trips by motor.
Very early in life Mrs. BOLINGER united with the Church of the Brethren
and
had remained loyal to that faith. Owing to the fact that there is no
church
of that denomination nearer than eight miles, Mrs. BOLINGER belonged
to the
Home Department of the First Methodist Bible school of this city, thus
keeping in touch with the reading of the Word which had richly blest
her
long life. She had been a great reader during her life, always
enjoying
good literature. She had been a reader of the The Mount Union
Times for a
long period of years.
Funeral services were conducted form the OPPEL home, on Tuesday morning,
at
10 o'clock, by the Rev. Dr. R. Skyles OYLER, pastor of the First Methodist
Episcopal church, who visited Mrs. BOLINGER frequently and had prayer
with
her shortly before her passing. Dr. OYLER's remarks were fitting
and
comforting. He read with much effect two favorite hymns of the
departed,
namely:"Rock of Ages" and "Abide With Me". Beautiful floral tributes
surrounded her bier. At 11 o'clock the cortege left for Shope's cemetery,
in
Blacklog Valley, where interment was made in the family plot directed
by W.
P. Dunmire.
Martha GROVE BOOK, wife of James F. BOOK, died at her home in Hill Valley
Saturday, April 25 at 2: o'clock in the morning. Death was caused
by
pneumonia.
Mrs. BOOK was the daughter of Solomon and Katie GROVE, the latter of
whom is
deceased. At the age of sixteen, she united with the Presbyterian
church of
Shirleysburg and has always been faithful to her religious convictions.
Her
cheerful disposition won for her a host of friends, by whom she will
be
sadly missed.
Beside the husband and father, Mrs. BOOK is survived by three step-children,
Coyle and James BOOK and Mrs. Russel WHITSEL, and these brothers and
sisters: Mason and Hayden GROVE of Altoona; Minerva, wife of S.R. NORRIS
and
Naomi, wife of D.L. BOOK, both of Hill Valley; Eunice, wife of John
C.
CUMMINS of Rockhill Furnace.
Funeral services were held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Daniel BOOK
and
were continued at the Presbyterian church at Shirleysburg, in charge
of Rev.
Leroy COHICK, pastor of the Methodist church at Orbisonia. Burial
was made
in the Reformed cemetery in Gilboa.
Miss Margaret LOVE, a sister of the late William LOVE of Mount Union,
died
at the Methodist Home for Aged at Tyrone, this Thursday morning, December
31, 1931 at 7:30 o'clock.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Home in Tyrone at -:30
o'
clock Friday evening. The body will then be taken to Nossville,
where
funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock at
the
Methodist Church at that place.
Mount Union, Pa. Jan. 5--Mrs. Mary Etta MILLER, wife of J. F. MILLER,
of
Milford street, passed away at her home, Monday morning, January 4,
1931 at
4:25 o'clock, after an illness of about one week. Mrs. MILLER
suffered a
severe cold and complications arose which hastened the end. She
was one of
Mount Union's finest Christian mothers and the news of her death caused
keen
regret and deep sorrow throughout the community. She was a devoted
wife and
mother as well as a considerate and kind neighbor and her place in
the First
Baptist church, where she attended regularly and assisted in every
way
possible, will be hard to fill.
Mary Etta MILLER was born at Valley Point, Huntingdon county, Pennsylvania,
September 28, 1860 and was the daughter of Jeremiah and Belle GILLILAND
SHOPE. She was aged 71 years, 4 months and 7 days. She
ws united in
marriage with J. Frank MILLER on August 17, 1884. They took up
housekeeping
and lived in Blacklog Valley for 18 yars, prior to coming to Mount
Union
where they have since resided for 25 years. They were a family
of fine
citizens, establishing a Christian home where their children were carefully
reared. Mrs. MILLER has been a member of the First Baptist church for
25
years.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Simpson-Hunt Post
Unit.
The husband and the following children survive: Mabel D., the wife
of George
P. OPPEL, Newton Hamilton, R.D.; I.R. MILLER, Erie, Pa.; W. G. MILLER
and
Dr. J. Frank MILLER, both of Boswell, Pa.; Verna L., the wife of Herman
D.
SMITH, Mount Union and Raymond H. MILLER of Williamson, W. Va.
The following brother and sisters also survive: J. G. SHOPE, Hollidaysburg;
Mrs. B.B. MILLER, Mount Union and Mrs. B.M. LOAR, of Greensburg, Pa.
There
were 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon. The body will
be taken
to the First Baptist Church at 11:30 o'clock and will be in state until
2:30
o'clock the hour of the funeral. Short services will be held at the
home at
2 o'clock. Rev. James TAYLOR, pastor of the First Baptist church,
assisted
by Rev. T. Carson HANNA, will officiate. Interment will be made
in the IOOF
cemetery at Mount Union directed by Mortician W. P. DUNMIRE.
Mary Jane SHAFFER, wife of Frank A. SHAFFER, died at the home of her
sister,
Mrs. Minerva MONTAGUE at Orbisonia, Friday March 14, 1930, about 2
p.m.,
after several days illness. Mrs. SHAFFER was the daughter of
Nathanial and
Linda MILLER CHILCOTE. She was born March 6, 1866, and was aged
64 years
and 8 days at the time of her death.
She was an active member of the Methodist Church.
Mrs. SHAFFER is survived by her husband, Frank A. SHAFFER, one daughter,
Mrs. Sue O'LEARY of Lewistown, and two sisters, Mrs. Minerva MONTAGUE
of
Orbisonia, and Mrs. Andrew MYERS of Philadelphia.
Funeral services were conducted at Mrs. SHAFFER's home Sunday, March
16,
1930 at 2 p.m., Rev. Herbert BEAM officiating. Interment, Gilliland
cemetery. Funeral directed by Frank HEIDEL.
Another former and esteemed member of the Three Springs community left
us
when Mrs. C.D. WEIGHT, wife of Mr. C.D. WEIGHT, an employee of the
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co. of Trafford, died at her
home on
Seventh street, Pitcairn, on Thursday, October 22, at 10:50 p.m.
She became
ill on Wednesday, October 14, the thirty-fifth anniversary of her marriage,
when she became victim of a stroke caused by high blood pressure.
A second
stroke, on Thursday of the next week, proved fatal, and she passed
away the
same evening.
Mrs. WEIGHT, who was Mary Katherine WHITSEL before her marriage, was
the
daughter of Peter WHITSEL and Rebecca PRICE WHITSEL of Hill Valley
and was
born on September 12, 1872, in Cromwell township, Huntingdon county,
near
Orbisonia. She lived there until her marriage, on October 14,
1896, to C.D.
WEIGHT, of Three Springs. After her marriage, she lived at Rockhill
Furnace
for a year, after which the family moved to Pitcairn, where she remained
until her death.
She was the mother of nine children, eight of whom survive her.
The eldest,
Lela Lucretia, died at the age of seven months, while the family still
lived
at Rockhill. Those surviving are her husband, C.D. WEIGHT, C.D.
WEIGHT,
Jr., L. S. WEIGHT, Mrs. Sadie ZIMMERMAN, Mrs. Martha FULCOMER, Rudolph,
Laverne, Wilmer and Esther WEIGHT, all of Pitcairn; six granchildren
and two
brothers and a sister, D. P. WHITSEL, of Mt. Union, and Mrs. John SHUE,
of
Hill Valley also survive.
Mrs. WEIGHT was a member of the W.B.A. number 236, and of the United
Brethren Church, with which she became affiliated early in life.
She was a
very prominent member of the church, belonging to the Alpha Ladies'
Bible
Class, the Women's Missionary Society, and the Ladies Aid, and she
also
taught a class of girls in the Sunday School who loved and revered
her as a
teacher.
At seven o'clock, October 20, the Macabees held a short service at
the
WEIGHT home, after which an impressive service was conducted amid a
veritable garden of flowers sent by friends,
by------------------------------------- the Brethren Church of
Pitcairn.
The beautiful hymns, "Where He Leads Me I Will Follow," and "Jesus
Savior
Pilot Me" were sung by a quartet, after which Reverend REESE delivered
some
touching words appropriate to the influential and useful life she led
as a
citizen, neighbor, friend and mother. On Sunday morning, October
25, she
was taken to Three Springs, where a short service was held in the family,
Brethren Chruch by Reverend MICKEY. She was interred in the family
plot at
Three Springs Cemetery, where her baby was buried.
On November 8, at eleven o'clock A.M. as service dedicated to her memory
will be held in the United Brethren Church of Pitcairn by Reverend
REESE, to
which all of her friends are invited to come.
Her influence extended far beyond her own family, and she will be missed
by
many as a loving friend and good neighbor.
Mount Union, Pa., Feb. 20--Robert Gracey ERWIN died at the home of his
son,
Samuel J. ERWIN at Valley Point, Thursday, February 18, 1932, at 4:40
p.m.
He was aged 80 years, 4 months and 14 days and his death was due to
infirmities of advanced age. He was the son of William and Isabelle
VAWN
ERWIN and he was born and reared in the Tuscarora Valley, Huntingdon
county.
He was well known and highly respected all through this vicinity.
He was
born October 4, 1851.
For many years Robert Gracey ERWIN was the well-known mail carrier
from
Blacklog Valley to McVeytown and during the past few years he had turned
his
attention to farming.
He was married to Miss Hannah Jane MORGAN, September 21, 1876 at
Shirleysburg. The wife died November 27, 1929. To this
union were born the
following children: Samuel, Valley Point; George Elmer, William H.
and Laura
Bell, the latter two deceased. One sister, Mrs. J.A. MCMULLEN
of Shade
Valley, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held at Valley Point Church, Sunday, February
21st
at 2 p.m. Rev. H.W. HANAWALT of McVeytown will officiate. Short
prayer
service at the home at 1:30 p.m. W.P. DUNMIRE of Mount Unon will direct
the
burial in the Gilliland Cemetery in Blacklog.
The publisher of The Daily News is pained to announce the death of one
of
its trusted carrier boys, Robert PETERSON of Orbisonia, who died Sunday
afternoon, from an abscess on the brain. The lad was taken to
the J.C.
Blair Memorial Hospital where all was done that possibly could be done
to
alleviate the disease. Robert was a member of the Methodist Church
at
Orbisonia and a faithful attendant at Sunday School and church.
He was also
a member of the Orbisonia High School Band. He was a favorite
among the
people of Orbisonia and a conscientious carrier boy who endeared himself
to
the people whom he served. His age was 13 years, 11 months and
17 days. He
is survived by his parents, a twin brother Richard and his sister Mrs.
Harry
REED of Huntingdon.
Funeral services will be held at the Orbisonia Methodist Church, Wednesday
afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock with interment in the cemetery at Mount
Union.
MUSGRAVE- On Sunday, Oct. 18, 1936, at 2 a.m., Ross P., husband of Kathryn
RUPP MUSGRAVE, of 2927 Gilmore Ave. Penn Township, Survived by 3 daughters,
Miss Grace T. MUSGRAVE, Mrs. Ramona FLEESON, Mrs. Alice C. E. LOOMIS,
Berkeley, Cal.: one son, Elwood D. MUSGRAVE, Pittsburgh, and one sister,
Mrs. E.K. PORTER, Berkeley, Cal. Funeral from the John Kekilty
Funeral
Home, 605 Brushton Ave., Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, at 2:30 o'clock.
Members of Local 430 Carpenters and Jointers Union and friends invited.
Mount Union, Pa. Feb. 20--Sarah Luemma CHILCOAT, wife of A.O. CHILCOAT,
who
for many years resided in Allenport, died at the home of her son, J.
Elmer
CHILCOAT, Lewistown, February 18, 1932, where they were spending the
winter.
Death was caused by a complication of diseases.
Born May 9, 1854 at Saluvia, Fulton county, Pa., she was the daughter
of
Daniel and Agnes Barnett. She was united in marriage with A.O.
CHILCOAT on
March 13, 1877. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal
church at
Allenport also the Ladies' Aid and the Women's Bible Class of the same
church.
Surviving are the usband and five sons, B.F. CHILCOAT, A.W. CHILCOAT
and
Arthur CHILCOAT, all of Mount Union; Melvin CHILCOAT of Altoona and
Elmer of
Lewistown. There are 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren
as well
as two sisters also surviving: Mrs. J.F. CHILCOTE, of Tyrone and Mrs.
Fannie
BARBER of Six Mile Run.
The body was taken in charge by Mortician W.Q. Blatt and on Saturday
will be
taken to the home of the son, B.F. CHILCOAT, East Shirley street.
The
funeral services will be held at 2:30 on Monday afternoon from the
Allenport
Methodist church. A short prayer service will be held from the
home at 2 o'
clock. Rev. D.D. Kauffman and Rev. J. Alfred Cox of Petersburg
will
officiate and interment will be made in the IOOF cemetery at Rockhill.
Simon GRATZ, a veteran of the Spanish American War and a member of the
Company M Fifth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, died at
his home
at Orbisonia after a long illness. He was a member of Frank C.
Woomer Camp,
United Spanish War Veterans of Lewistown. He was also a member
of the
Spanish War Veterans Home Association of this camp. Military
funeral
services for Mr. GRATZ were held this Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock
at his
late home.
Mount Union, March 3--Mrs. Sophia CAMPBELL JONES, the widow of the late
Alonzo W. JONES, Civil War veteran and ex-postmaster of Mount Union,
passed
away at her home, West Market street, at 10 o'clock, Saturday evening,
March
1, 1930. Death was due to diabetes, which disease she bravely
battled for
some years. She became seriously ill only a few days ago.
Three brothers
and one son, who are physicians as well as consulting doctors and two
trained nurses were in constant care of Mrs. JONES and everything possible
in their power and medical skill was done to save her life and relieve
her
suffering. The end came peacefully and her spirit returned to
God who gave
it.
Mount Union has lost one of her finest Christian mothers in the passing
out
of this good woman. She taught and set before her own children
an example
of the highest ideals. She practised Christianity in her everyday
life and
all whom she met knew it. She inspired and encouraged always
and she was
cheerfulness personified. Even though she partially lost her
eyesight in
recent years yet she was thankful that she had seen the beauties of
this
world and she once told the writer that she must not be discontented
because
of failing sight because God had given her good eyes a long time and
that
she had many other blessings. Three brothers, who today are prominent
and
successful physicians give their sister much credit for the inspiration
and
help which she gave them while they were struggling for an education
and
preparing for their life work. One of her sons, Dr. Charles JONES
of
Summerhill also credits her with being a big factor in the success
of his
profession. Not only was she a wonderful mother to her own children
but she
mothered every little orphan child or unfortunate person who came along.
We
can hardly enumerate the names of orphans that had a home with the
JONES
family. During the past ten years she has gathered clothing spring
and fall
for several families in Blacklog and no one was turned away from her
door.
Mrs. JONES was a devout member of the First Methodist
Church----------------church work as long as her health permitted,
in the
woman's Bible Class of the Sunday School; in the Ladies' Aid Society;
the
Missionary Society and in every branch of the work. She also
belonged to
the Eastern Star and of the Auxiliary to the American Legion.
Like St. Paul, Mrs. JONES could say, "I know in whom I have believed
and I
am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto
Him
against that day." Her faith in her God was her constant comfort.
Sophia CAMPBELL JONES was born in Blacklog Valley, the daughter of
Hance and
Margaret SMITH CAMPBELL. She was of Irish extraction as her father
came
direct from Ireland. She was one of a large family
of children. She
spent some of her early life in Blacklog Valley and later spent some
years
in Ohio. United in marriage with Alonzo W. JONES, she lived with
him in
Shade Valley where they farmed until they moved to Mount Union, March
13,
1901 and since that time the JONES home has been on West Market street.
The
husband and father was a Civil War veteran with an enviable record
of honor.
He was engaged in business here and later served as Postmaster of Mount
Union under President Wilson. He passed away more than fourteen
years ago.
Surviving are the following children; Dr. Charles JONES of Summerhill,
Pa.;
Roy G. C. JONES, of Wyalusing, Pa.; H. Decker JONES, Mrs. Minnie JONES,
Mrs.
Harold V. SHOPE and Carson W. JONES all of Mount Union.
There are two
grandsons, Charles JONES, Jr. and Roy JONES, Jr., also surviving, as
well as
the following brothers and sisters: Dr. Frank CAMPBELL, of Hopewell;
Dr.
Robert B. CAMPBELL and Dr. William J. CAMPBELL, both of Mount Union;
Mrs.
M.C. ALEXANDER of Shelby, Ohio, and Mrs. John SKYLES of Pittsburgh.
Funeral services will be held from the First Methodist Church, Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock when the pastor, Rev. J. W. SKILLINGTON will
officiate with the following ministers who were former intimate friends
of
the Jones family; Rev. H. Willis HARTSOCK, Tyrone; Rev. David Y. BROUSE,
Harrisburg; Rev. C.W. KARNS of Tyrone and Rev. George WOOMER of Roaring
Spring. The Easter Star will have a part also in the services.
Interement
will take place-------------(The remainder of the obit is missing.DW)
Seized by a severe heart attack, Ulysses S. BUMGARDNER died suddenly
at his
home in Lewistown on Thursday evening some time between 6 and 9 o'clock
while he was alone. His lifeless body was found in the kitchen
of his home
two days later, Saturday evening about 8:30 o'clock, when near relatives
of
the deceased forced an entrance to his house after their suspicions
were
aroused by his prolonged absence. The decedent was aged 64 years.
7 months
and 25 days.
The body of Mr. BUMGARDNER was in a rocking chair and close beside
him was
his open Bible lying upon the kitchen table.
The deceased was fully clad. He was leaning back in the large
rocking
chair. His glasses were upon his face. The discovery was
made by his son,
Carl Edward BUMGARDNER, and by the latter's sister, Mrs. George MILLER,
and
by a grandson of the deceased, Irvin MILLER, who forced open a rear
window.
The doors of the house were all locked and the window blinds had all
been
pulled down. The grandson who went through the raised window
was the first
to see the body of his grandfather.
Mr. BUMGARDNER, the deceased, had planned to go Thursday night to
Philadelphia to see the mummers' parade on Friday, accompanying Fred
GRIMMINGER of Lewistown in an automobile. Relatives of the dead
man
consequently felt no alarm over his absence until on Saturday evening
when
they ascertained that he had not gone to Philadelpha with Mr. GRIMMINGER,
the trip having been called off on account of unfavorable weather.
It was the habit of Mr. BUMGARDNER to spend much of his time in his
home
alone until about 9 o'clock each evening when he went to the homes
of his
son and daughter, Carl BUMGARDNER and Mrs. George MILLER to sleep.
He was
last seen alive on Thursday evening about 6 o'clock in the grocery
store
which adjoins his home, he having made some purchases at the store.
He had
been suffering from high blood pressure which turned to low blood pressure.
He contemplated his death and made all his funeral arrangements with
his
undertaker weeks before he died.
Mr. BUMGARDNER was a son of Israel and Julia GETTLEMAN BUMGARDNER of
Riddlesburg, Bedford county, where he was born, the parents being both
deceased. His first wife, Miss Laura E. SHOOP of Mapleton Depot,
preceded
him in death in Lewistown, January 19, 18--. His second wife,
who was Miss
Eva Gertrude DIPPERY, died on January 29, 1931.
These two sons and two daughters of Mr. BUMGARDNER survive him: George
A.
BUMGARDNER, Huntingdon; Mrs. George (Ethel) MILLER, 166 Pannnebaker
avenue, Lewistown, and Mrs. Elmer (Dola) FOSTER, Mapleton Depot, Huntingdon
county, all children born from the first marital union, and Carl Edward
BUMGARDNER,
15 Terrace Boulevard, Granville Township, a son of the second marriage.
Eleven grandchildren of Mr. BUMGARDNER survive him.
Mr. BUMGARDNER was a member of the First Methodist Church of Lewistown
since
he was a boy and also a member of the Men's Bible Class of his church,
taught by Charles COXE. Until three weeks ago when Mr. BUMGARDNER's
fast
declining health disabled him, he had a 100 percent attendance in his
church
school class for a period of 15 years. During the last 30 years
he resided continuously in the dwelling where his death occurred.
It was one of the fondest desires of his heart to remain in that house
as his abode, he refusing to make his home permanently among his sons and
daughters who urged him to come to them to live.
The funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home of Ralph
BARCHUR,
75 Logan street, Lewistown, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev.
Dr.
John H. DAUGHERTY, pastor of the deceased, First Methodist Church.
The
burial will be made in William Lind Memorial Cemettery, Lewistown beside
his
first wife, Laura E. SHOOP BUMGARDNER
