OBIT: Sarah Jane (Tont) CLAYCOMB, 1929, formerly of Bedford County, PA

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MRS. SARAH JANE CLAYCOMB

Mrs. Sarah Jane Claycomb, widow of Amos Claycomb, died of complications at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. D. C. Colebaugh, Canan Station, Sunday after a long 
illness.  Mrs. Claycomb was a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Tont, early 
residents, and was born near Osterburg, Pa., September 10, 1848.  She lived in 
Bedford county until 15 years ago, when she came to her daughter's home.  She 
was a lifelong member of the Reformed church, holding membership at Imler for 
many years.  In 1868, she was married to Amos Claycomb, who died in 1912.
Surviving are two daughters and two sons: Mrs. Nettie Colebaugh, Canan Station; 
Mrs. Hattie Dunn, Boston, Mass.; Wilson Claycomb, Osterburg; Harvey E. 
Claycomb, Collegville; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  Funeral 
services were held in the Reformed Church at 2:30, in charge of the Rev. Edwin 
N. Faye, Altoona.  Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Bedford Gazette, 2/1/1929

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