OBIT: Heber Ashland BRENIZER, 1921, Iron Springs, Adams County, PA

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DEATH of H. A. BRENIZER

Iron Springs, Dec. 29 – The community was shocked to learn of the death of Heber 
Ashland Brenizer on Thursday last at 5 p.m.  He had been a sufferer for nearly a 
year, having been operated upon for gravel stones at the Harrisburg Hospital 
last January and was treated at the Warner Hospital, Gettysburg, during the 
summer.

Mr. Brenizer was born near Heidlersburg, and lived at Aspers, Jacks Mountain and 
at Fairfield Station on the farm of Mr. James Musselman for the last three 
years.  He was twice married.  His first wife was Annie Eichelberger, who died 
six or seven years ago, and his second wife was Fannie Snyder, by whom he is 
survived.

He was considered an honest, conscientious Christian man, a kind neighbor and 
ever willing to lend a helping hand.  He is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. 
Sarah Brenizer, and the following children:  Alexander Brenizer, of Hamilton, 
Ohio; Paul Brenizer, of Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas; Walter Brenizer, of near 
Aspers; Mrs. N. Z. Reinecker, of Aspers; Mrs. Frank Donaldson, of Orrtanna; Mrs. 
George Currens, of Fairfield Station; Ralph, Hope and Esther, at home.  He is 
also survived by the following brothers and sisters:  Edgar Brenizer, of 
Heidlersburg; Robert Brenizer, of Sterling, Kansas; John Brenizer, of Dillsburg; 
Mrs. Amos L. Minter, of Biglerville; Mrs. Chas. Tate, of Mt. Holly, and Mrs. 
Mervin Slaybaugh, of Heidlersburg.

Mr. Brenizer was aged 51 years, 7 months and 14 days.

Funeral services were conducted at his home on Monday at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. 
Ralph Baker, of the Fairfield Lutheran church, after which interment was made in 
the Fairfield Union cemetery.  The funeral was largely attended.

The pall bearers were:  Joseph Musselman, Prof. C. A. Landis, James Musselman, 
Elmer Bennett, Harry Sanders and John M. Musselman. 

Adams County Independent – Friday, December 30, 1921