OBIT: Eleanor (FRANCISCUS) BERGSTRESSER, 1918, formerly of Blair County, PA

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FORMER RESIDENT PASSES

  Mrs. James L. Bergstresser of Pittsburgh, formerly Miss Eleanor 
Franciscus of this place [Tyrone], died at 1.45 at her home from 
pneumonia.  She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James P. 
Franciscus of this place and was born at Lewistown, July 18, 1888.  She 
was united in marriage on October 19, 1911 with James Lamar 
Bergstresser of Pittsburgh, who survives with their small daughter, 
Mary Louise.  Besides her parents she leaves one brother, Roger Wallace 
Franciscus, who is now in training at Battle Creek, Mich., in the 
aviation section.  Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church.  
Private funeral services will be held from the late home, 5735 Woodmont 
street, Pittsburgh, at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning.  Interment will be 
made at Tyrone.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday Morning, October 29, 1918

TYRONE

  The funeral of the late Mrs. Eleanor Franciscus Bergstresser will 
take place from the train this afternoon.  Interment in Grand View 
cemetery.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday Morning, October 30, 1918