OBIT: Francis A. Orendorff, 1916, native of Adams County, PA

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FALL CAUSES DEATH

F. A. Orendorff, 84 Years, Victim of Blood Poisoning From Injury

Blood poisoning resulting from injuries sustained when he fell down a flight of 
stairs at the home of his son, John B. Orendorff, in York, last Tuesday morning, 
caused the death Aug. 15th, of Francis A. Orendorff, 84 years old.  His fall was 
attributed to an attack of vertigo.

Mr. Orendorff was a native of Adams county and resided in the vicinity of East 
Berlin until about 10 years ago, when, following the death of his wife he 
removed to York and took up his residence with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. 
and Mrs. Augustus Gross.  About two weeks ago he went to the home of his son 
John B. Orendorff, intending to spend several weeks with his family.  The 
accident which caused his death followed.

He leaves three children, John B. Orendorff, Mrs. Denton Little, and Mrs. 
Augustus Gross, of York.  Four grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive.

Mr. Orendorff was well known throughout Adams county, having been actively 
engaged in politics in that county during his earlier life.  He was a school 
director of Reading Township, Adams County, for a period of 20 years.

Funeral services at his son’s residence this evening at 7:30 o’clock.  Leaving 
at 7:30 o’clock Thursday morning the funeral cortege will proceed to East Berlin 
where further services will be held in the Reformed church.  Interment will be 
made in the adjoining cemetery.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, August 19, 1916