OBIT: Athalia E. HARNER, 1922, Littlestown, Adams County, PA

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After an illness of over four years from the effects of a stroke and a 
complication of diseases, Mrs. Athalia E. Harner died Wednesday morning at 7:30 
o’clock at her late home on Lumber street.  For the past thirteen months she had 
been confined to bed, and a great sufferer.  During that time her illness was so 
serious that she was not told of the deaths of her son Russell Harner, at 
Bellewood; her sister, Mrs. Lucy Shaunessy, at York, and her nephew, Ralph 
Thomas, at York.  Her brother, Mr. Alvin Weigert(?), of Washington, D.C., is now 
critically ill.  Mrs. Harner was the daughter of the late David and Maria 
Wiekert.  She was born in this place in 1843, and in 1868 was united in marriage 
to Mr. Sylvester Harner, who died in 1885.  Mrs. Harner was a member of the 
Methodist Church and prior to her illness always attended the services and took 
part in various church activities.  By her many charitable acts and her kindness 
she endeared herself to many who mourn her passing.  She was aged 78 years, 3 
months and 27 days, and is survived by the following children:  Mr. Kansas 
Harner, of York; Mr. Ross Harner, of Philadelphia; Mr. Morris Harner, of Jersey 
City; Mr. Guy Harner, of Yonkers, N.Y.; Mr. F. Jordan Harner, of Troy, N.Y.; 
Mrs. U. C. Gutelius, of Philadelphia, and Miss Jennie, at home.  Also by two 
brothers, Messrs. Alvin and Mark Weikert, of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Mrs. 
J. B. Jordan, of Danville, and nine grandchildren.  The funeral will be held 
this Saturday afternoon, services at the house at 1:30 o’clock, followed by 
services in the M. E. church, Rev. Samuel Strain officiating.  Interment will be 
made in Mt. Carmel cemetery.

Adams County Independent, February 24, 1922