OBIT: Rachel E. BECHER, 1924, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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MRS. RACHEL E. BECHER,

An aged and esteemed resident of the city, died at 8.40 o'clock this 
morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank A. McMullen, 1738 
Twenty-third avenue.  Death was caused by diseases incident to advanced 
age, and followed two days' illness.  Deceased was born in Chest 
Springs, Cambria county, on Feb. 22, 1838.  Her husband, William 
Becher, died fifteen years ago.  Surviving are the following children: 
Peter of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Martha Myers, Mrs. Mary Eckenlaub, Mrs. F. A. 
McMullen, Mrs. John Davis and Joseph, all of Altoona.  Two sisters, 
Mrs. Rebecca Shofner of Wilmerding and Mrs. Catherine Ivory of Loretto, 
also survive along with sixteen grandchildren and ten great-
grandchildren.  Deceased was a member of St. John's parish.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., October 24, 1924

Funeral Notice.

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Rachael E. Becher, who died at the 
home of her daughter, Mrs. F. A. McMullen, 1738 Twenty-third avenue, 
will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock in the Cathedral of the 
Blessed Sacrament chapel.  Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., October 25, 1924

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