Adams County PA Archives Obituaries.....NOEL, John February 17, 1909
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The Gettysburg Times, Thursday, February 18, 1909, p. 1
DIED RIDING ON CAR PLATFORM

Abbottstown Man Riding from East Berlin to That Place Died Suddenly Wednesday 
Evening. 

Mr. John Noel, of Abbottstown, died suddenly Wednesday evening on the platform 
of a train between Abbottstown and East Berlin.

Mr. Noel, who was a railroader all of his life, had gotten on the train at 
East Berlin to go home.  He remained on the platform and when the train 
reached Abbottstown it was found that he had died between the two stations.  
Heart Disease is said to have been the cause of his death.  He was 62 years of 
age.

Mr. Noel is survived by his wife, one son, Samuel, and one daughter, Miss Ida 
Noel, living at home.  One sister, Mrs. Levi Arentz, of Porters, also survives.

Funeral Saturday.

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The Gettysburg Times, Thursday, February 23, 1909, p. 1
ABBOTTSTOWN

Abbottstown Feb 23 -- The funeral of John S. Noel, who died on the train while 
returning from his work on the repair gang last Wednesday evening, was held 
from his residence in the east end of town on Saturday afternoon.  Interment 
in the Paradise Catholic cemetery.  Rev. Fr. Crane officiated.  Mr. Noel was 
chief burgess at the time of his sudden death.  The members of the town 
council served as pall bearers.  Deceased was aged 62 years.