OBIT: Margaret Reichard, 1916, Abbottstown, Adams County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Kathy Francis & Rosalie Sommer Copyright 2005-2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/adams/ _______________________________________________ Miss Margaret Reichard Miss Margaret Reichard died at her home in Abbottstown, Feb. 24, aged 85 years. Death was due to infirmities. Deceased was a native of Germany. She came to this country when 12 years old. One sister, living in Illinois, and a brother, George Reichard, East Berlin, also survive her. Funeral from the house Monday at 9:30 a.m. Services and interment at Reformed church. The Hanover Herald – Saturday, March 4, 1916 ******************************************************************************** Contributed by Rosalie Sommer - December, 2006 MARGARET REICHARD Miss Margaret REICHARD died at her home in Abbottstown Thursday morning of infirmities, age 85 years, 2 months and 11 days. She had been confined to bed for three weeks. Miss REICHARD was born in Germany coming to this country when 12 years old. Her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry REICHARD, settled at Martin Station, York County. She is survived by a sister, living in Illinois, and a brother, George REICHARD, near East Berlin. The funeral will be held on Monday leaving the house at 9:30 a.m. Services in the Reformed church, Abbotstown, and interment in the church cemetery. SOURCE: Adams County News, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Feb 26, 1916