Allegheny County PA Archives-  Obituaries: Longstreth, Johnny, Sep 1921
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Taken from McDonald Pa Outlook 15 Sep 1921

LONGSTRETH 
 
On Thursday, September 1st, 1921 near midnight, Johnny 
LONGSTRETH was summoned by death. Johnny, as he was always called, was born 
Oct. 1st, 1902, at Sturgeon, Pa., but for a number of years has lived at 
Oakdale. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen LONGSTRETH of Union avenue 
and was home at the time of his death, which was due to an attack of 
appendicitis, only being ill from Monday evening until Thursday night. His 
death came as a great shock to the family and friends, who did not realize 
he was in an alarming condition. During the reign of the Etna Chemical he 
was employed in the Laboratory department, being there at time of the 
explosion, but escaped without injury. He later was employed at 
Steubenville along some line of work. He was of a quiet, reserved nature, 
yet his kindness and friendliness won for him many warm friends, among whom 
he will be sadly missed. His absence in the home will be keenly felt 
because of his affectionate manner and thoughtfulness of all. He was a 
great reader and enjoyed talking with older people on topics of the day. He 
loved little children and they loved him. He was a member of the M. E. 
church of Noblestown. The many beautiful floral tributes and the many who 
called at his late home to pay their last tribute of respect was proof of 
the many friends he had won. He is survived by his father and mother and 
brother Stephen and sisters, Agusta (sic) and Edith at home, brothers Henry 
and Love of Oakdale, brother, Pete and sister, Mrs. Jas. MCEWEN of Moon Run 
and brother James of Oil City. Funeral services were held Sabbath afternoon 
at his late home on Union avenue at 2:30 conducted by his pastor, Rev. 
MOOSE. Interment was in Robinson Run cemetery. He was carried to his 
resting place by friends, Thomas Edwards, Harold and Kenneth FULMER, Pete 
and Frank HENNEMUTH and Earl STEWART.