MAHONING COUNTY OHIO - OBIT: John W. Walters (d. 1916)

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The Youngstown Vindicator, June 16, 1916

Prominent Man Called by Death

John W. Walters Passes Away After Illness of Eight Weeks

John W. Walters, a well known and highly esteemed resident of the North Side, 
passed away at his home, No. 38 Scott Street, Friday morning at 2:30 o'clock 
after an illness of eight weeks with a complication of diseases.

Deceased was born in Girard, April 2, 1853. At the age of 14 years he went to 
Chicago, returning to this city shortly afterwards. For 33 years Mr. Walters was 
employed by the Erie Railroad company serving in the capacity of yardmaster of 
the lower yard for 22 years. He later became a real estate agent and at the time 
of his illness was employed as an auto salesman. Forty-two years ago he was 
united in marriage to Miss Anna Carman of this city, who survives with the 
following children: Mrs. F.W. Hawn of Franklin, Pa., Grace and Leslie of 
Youngstown, Charles R., of Greensburg, Pa., and Dean A. of San Francisco. Six 
grandchildren, one brother William of Los Angeles and four sisters, Mrs. Henry W. 
Smith, Mrs. Sophia Marshall, Mrs. Emmet Crum of Youngstown, and Mrs. Wm. Drake 
of Girard also survive.

Funeral services will be held at the residence Monday at 2:30 o'clock and 
private interment will be made in Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. Bateman will officiate.