Black, Donald J.
BLACK -- Donald J., 37 Bolivar RD 1 died Feb. 2, 1971 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. Born June 20, 1933 in Huntingdon son of late Roy Black. Survived by widow former Betty May Johns; two daughters; Donna and Dianne, both at home; and half sister, Mrs. Mary Manning, Bellevue, Ohio.
Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar; where service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, the Rev. Richard Lear officiating. Interment Germany Lutheral Cemetery.
Black, Roy , Arthur
BLACK -- Roy Arthur, 51 New Florence RD 2 died Aug. 30, 1958, in Memorial Hospital; Born July 18, 1907 in Black Lick, son of James and Laura (Mikesell) Black.
Survived by widow former Hazel Brennaman; son Donald, West Bolivar; one grandchild; sister, Mrs. Ethel Penrose, New Florence RD 2 and two brothers, Leonard, New York, and Charles, State of California.
Friends received in R. S. Wagner Funeral Home, New Florence, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Robert Krouse. Interment Germany Lutheran Cemetery.
Buckles, Betty (Henderson), Mrs.
BUCKLES -- Betty (Henderson), 41, Bolivar RD 1, died May 12, 1968 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown, daughter of Alice (Muir) Henderson, West Bolivar, and the late George Henderson. Widow of Donald E. Buckles. Mother of Bonnie Gratosky, Gary and James all of Bolivar RD 1 ; also survived by three grandchildren. Sister of Ora Lear, Bolivar; Florence Decker; New Florence; Boyd, New Florence RD 2 and Roy and John both of West Bolivar.
Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Richard Lear Interment Fort Palmer Cemetery
Burkett, Violet Mae (Short)
Violet Mae "Doll" (Mrs. Homer G.) Burkett, 60, of Bolivar RD 1 died Thursday Sept. 17, 1987 at Lee Hospital Johnstown.
She was born May 8, 1927 in Fairfield Twp. a daughter of the late Bryan and Carrie (Hysong) Short. She was a member of the Church of Christ, Bolivar RD 1, and a Democratic committee member for Westmoreland County.
She is survived by her husband, Homer G. Burkett; a daughter, Colleen Ray of Bolivar RD 1; two grandsons; three sisters, Clara Jane Bush of Bolivar, Helen Libengood of Blairsville, and Joann Foust of Bolivar RD 1; and three brothers; Joseph Short of Pleasant Unity; and Donald and Charles Short both of Bolivar RD 1.
Funeral services were held Monday at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral home, Bolivar with the Rev. Kenneth Neal officiating.
Burial was in Fort Palmer Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Oncology Department of Lee Hospital.
Forsha, Anna Gertrude (James)
Mrs. Gertrude Forsha, 31 E. Chestnut St., Blairsville
Indiana Evening Gazette
July 8, 1963
Mrs. Gertrude Forsha of Chesnut Street, Blairsville, died at her late home on Saturday July 6, 1963.
She was born in Bolivar on Februray 27, 1878, a daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Agnes Davis James. Her husband, Alva, preceded her in death in 1938.
Surviving are: three daughters Mrs. Ethel Rickard of Atlanta Ga. Mrs. Alice Altemus and Mrs. Paul (Ruth) Auen, both of Blairsville; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Garland of Salina; 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Shoemaker Funeral Home in Blairsville from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth R. Miller officiating. Interment in Blairsville Cemetery.
Forsha, Clair E.
Indiana Evening Gazette
February 1, 1947
Clair E. FORSHA, of 31 East Chestnut Street, Blairsville, died
in the Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, yesterday at 3:30 a.m.
He was born in Blairsville Sept. 11, 1915, a son of the late
Alva FORSHA and Gertrude JAMES. He is survived by his mother,
Mrs. Gertrude FORSHA, of Blairsville; three sisters--Mrs. Ethel
RICHARD, of Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Alice ALTEMUS, of Blairsville;
Mrs. Ruth AUEN, of Blairsville. A brother, Harry L. FORSHA, of
Johnstown, also survives.
He is a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church of Blairsville and a member of the Eagles of Bellwood, Pa
Friends will be received at the home of his mother, Mrs Gertrude Forsha 31 East Chestnut Street, Blairsville where funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The Rev. James Frank paster of the Lutheran Church will officiate and interment will follow in the Blairsville Cemetery.
Forsha, Leslie J.
Lost his life in the World War, he was a member of Company L. of Blairsville of the One Hundred and Tenth Regiment, He was killed in the attack on Bois de Grimpette Hill on July 30, 1918. He was one of five Blairsville boys who lost their lives within half an hour at the Grimpette woods fight....
Indiana Evening Gazette
March 3, 1919
COUNTY BOYS IN CASUALTY LISTS
Missing in Action appears the name of Corporal Leslie J. Forsha of Blairsville. His next of kin is given as Mrs. Gertrude Forsha.
Gamble, Wilda M. A.
Funeral card:
SERVICES FOR
Wilda M. A. Gamble
Austin, Pa, R. D.
BORN
May 16, 1905
Bolivar, PA
DIED
April 1, 1947
Austin, Pa, R. D.
SERVICES HELD
April 4, 1947
2:00 P.M. Harry James Res.
Bolivar, PA
2:30 P.M. 1st Church of Christ
Bolivar, PA
CLERGYMAN
Rev. Randall
INTERMENT
Bolivar, PA.
Garland, Elsie Mae (James)
GARLAND -- Mrs. Elsie M. 73, Bolivar died at 9:15 a.m. May 3, 1962 at home of daughter at Blairsville.
Born July 9, 1888 in Fairfield Twp. daughter of Jacob and Mary (Davis) James.
Preceded in death by husband, George C, July 25, 1960, and daughter Ethel.
Survived by these children: Mrs. Edna Forsythe, Mars, Pa. ; Arthur, Kenneth and Mrs. Irene Shetler all of Bolivar; Paul E., Latrobe RD5, Russell and Mrs. Betty Bush both of Robinson;and Miss Norma 227 N. Morrow Street, Blairsville; 29 grandchildren and 16 Great-grandchildren; 2 sisters ; Mrs Gertrude Forsha, Blairsville and Mrs. Myrtle Garland Bolivar.Charter member of Ladies Aid Society of Bolivar Church of Christ. Friends received after noon Friday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence.
Service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Bolivar Church of Christ, the Rev. Richard Lear. Interment West View Cemetery West Bolivar.
Garland, George Covode
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 30 September 1960:
GEORGE C. GARLAND, 72, of West Bolivar died Monday July 25 at his home. Born 15 Dec. 1887 in Bolivar, son of John & Blanche (Henderson) Garland, he was a retired coal miner. Survivors: wife Elsie James Garland and these children: Arthur, Kenneth, Mrs Irene Shetler and Norma all of Bolivar; Russell and Mrs Betty Bush both of Robinson; Paul, Kingston and Mrs Edna Forsythe, Mars, Pa, 29 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Interment Bolivar West View Cemetery.
Obit
GARLAND -- George C., 72 West Bolivar; Fairfield Twp. died July 25, 1960 at home.
Born Dec. 15, 1887 in Bolivar, son of John and Blanche (Henderson) Garland. Preceded in death by infant daughter Ethel Marie.
Survived by widow former Elsie James, and these children: Arthur, Kenneth, Mrs. Irene Shetler and Norma all of Bolivar; Russell and Mrs. Betty Bush, both of Robinson; Paul, Kingston and Mrs. Edna Forsythe, Mars; also 29 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Member of West Bolivar, Christian Church for a number of years. Retired Coal Miner. Member of UMWA Local 6888.
Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in R. S. Wagner Funeral Home, New Florence. Body will be removed at 1 p.m. Thursday to West Bolivar Christian Church where service will be held at 2 p.m. Rev. Richard Lear. Interment West View Cemetery, Bolivar.
Henderson, Cecil Weldon
Memorial Record Card
Cecil W. Henderson
Born
May 1, 1911
Died
June 14, 1977
Services
Friday, June 17, 1977
2:00 p.m.
Speidel Funeral Home
Bolivar, PA.
Officiating
Bro. Sam Astolos
Intermenr
West View Cemetery
Arrangements by
Edward J, Speidel, Morician
Obit
HENDERSON -- Cecil W. 66 West Bolivar died June 14 1977 at Lee Hospital, born May 1, 1911 in Fairfield Twp. son of the late Albert and Ida (Crusan) Henderson. Survived by widow former Margaret Short Henderson and these children; Mrs. Cecie Mitchell, Midvale Utah; Mrs. Darlene Bartow, Bolivar; Thomas, Evansville, Ind. and Richard Lee and Gary, at home, also 10 grandchildren. Brother of Melvin, West Bolivar, August, Bolivar RD 1 and Wesley, New Florence RD 1. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar where service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Samuel Astolos . Interment West View Cemetery.
Henderson, George E.
HENDERSON -- George E., 81, Bolivar, died Dec. 8, 1965 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown
Born Jan. 6, 1884 in Fairfield Twp. son of John W. and Adda (McDowell) Henderson. Preceded in death by 2 sons Clarence and Hilis. Survived by widow former Alice Muir and these children, Mrs. Ora Lear, Mrs. Betty Buckles, Roy and John all of Bolivar and Boyd and Mrs Florence Decker both of New Florence. Brother of Frank, Grover, Dallas, Russell, Mrs. Venna Dominy and Mrs Mary Henderson, also survived by 39 grandchildren. Retired road supervisor. Member of Church of Christ West Bolivar. Friends received after 7 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday in John A. Featherson Funeral Home Bolivar, Supervisor Earl A. Cochran Funeral service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Church of Christ the Rev. Richard Lear. Interment Fort Palmer Cemetery.
Henderson, Helen Irene (Baird)
HENDERSON - Mrs. Helen Irene 57 Bolivar RD 1 died April 4, 1977 at Presbyterian University Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Born June 15, 1919 in Bolivar, daughter of George and Anna R. (Boring) Baird.
Preceded in death by parents and two brothers Arthur and Merel. Survived by husband, August and these children; Mrs. Janice Powell and Roger Lee, both of Bolivar RD 1 also granddaughter Christine Powell. Sister of Mrs. Anna Grace Lickenfelt, New Florence RD 2, Mrs. Catherine Muir, Blairsville RD 1, Mrs. Leona, Helzel Blair and George all of Bolivar RD 1 and Donald , Blairsville RD 1.
Member of Church of Christ of West Bolivar. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home New Florence. Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Church of Christ West Bolivar, the Rev. Jay Eastman, Interment Germany Lutheran Cemetery. No viewing at church.
Henderson, Mary M.
HENDERSON -- Mary M., 69, Bolivar died Sept. 8, 1968 at Lee Hospital. Daughter of the late John and Ada (Henderson) Henderson. Survived by husband H. Bert, and the following children -- Mrs. Jean Haley, Potomac, Md. Mrs. Patricia Shank, Bolivar and Lee at home; also four grandchildren and the following sister and brothers -- Mrs. Venna Dominy, Johnstown; Frank and Russell Henderson, Bolivar, and Grover Henderson, Ligonier. retired school teacher of the Bolivar School District and a member of the Eastern Star, Ligonier. Friends received after 7 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Edward J. Speidel Funeral Home, Bolivar, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Emil Teyssier officiating. Interment Fort Palmer Cemetery.
Henderson, Richard Lee
He fell from a two story house while working ( Falling in a sitting position) which resulted in becoming paralyzed from the waist down thus spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair.
Obit
HENDERSON -- Richard Lee, 54, Bolivar RD 1 died Oct. 25, 1993 at Lee Hospital.
Born Sept. 6, 1939 in Fairfield Twp., son of Cecil and Margaret V. (Short) Henderson. Preceded in death by father. Survived by mother, Bolivar RD 1. Brother of Cecilia Mitchell, Midvale Utah, Darlene Bartow, Bolivar, Gary L. Bolivar RD1 and Thomas E. Evansville, Ind. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Member of First Church of Christ, Bolivar. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home, Bolivar where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Richard E. Lear. Interment, West View Cemetery.
