OBIT: Mollie BARLEY, 1887, Blair County, PA

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ROARING SPRING RIPPLES.

We are pained to chronicle the death of that estimable youth [sic]
lady, Miss Mollie Barley, daughter of David K. Barley, which occurred
on Saturday at 9 a. m., just one day after she was stricken with
paralysis.  Everything was done that could be done for her
restoration.  Her physician, Dr. Garver, had a consultation with Dr.
A. S. Smith, of Altoona, but they entertained no hopes for her
recovery.  She passed away peacefully.  Her father's family as well as
the community was shocked with the rapidity of the disease.  Miss
Barley was an amiable, kind-hearted and good person, and was beloved
by all who came in contact with her.  Her cheerful disposition had the
tendency of making every person happy who came into her presence.  It
may be truly said of her that

"None knew her but to love
None named her but to praise."

Her funeral occurred from her father's residence the National hotel on
Monday at 11 o'clock a. m.  Her pastor, Rev. E. Dutt, preached a
funeral sermon in the Lutheran church to a very large audience and her
remains were interred in the cemetery at Roaring Spring.  Fifteen
years ago when she was quite young she gave her heart to the Lord, and
united with the Lutheran church at Potter Creek, Bedford county, by
confirmation, then under the pastoral care of Rev. Charles L.
Streamer.  She was prayerful, however, was often kept from her
religious duties at the sanctuary by burdens and cares of a busy,
active, industrious life.  Her loss will be deeply felt by all.  Her
age was 26 years 1 month and 10 day.

Farewell Mollie thou hast left us,
Here thy loss we'll deeply feel;
But 'tis God that hath bereft us
He can all our sorrows heal."

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, January 27, 1887, page 4