OBIT: Flora (RITCHEY) BURK, 1939, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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MRS. FLORA (RITCHEY) BURK

Widow of Henry Burk and residing at 3316 Sixth Avenue, died suddenly last 
night after having been taken ill while attending church services, her death 
taking place as she was being removed to the Mercy hospital at 10:35 
o'clock. The deceased was born at Blue Knob on Nov. 22, 1892, a daughter of 
William and Mary (Conrad) Ritchey. Surviving are a daughter, Evelyn, and 
these brothers and sisters: John E. and Oliver M. Ritchey, both of this 
city; Lewis E. Ritchey of Claysburg, Mrs. Gertrude Riley of Philadelphia, 
Mrs. Lucy Covender of Artemas, PA, and William H. of Claysburg, R.D. Mrs. 
Burk was a member of the Simpson Methodist church and of class No. 23 of the 
church school. She had been attending services in the Calvary Baptist church 
and was taken ill after leaving there last evening. Mrs. Burk had been 
employed at the Keith Junior High school since it was opened. Friends are 
being received at the home after 6 o'clock this evening.

BURK - Funeral services for Mrs. Flora (Ritchey) Burk, of 3316 Sixth avenue 
will be conducted by Rev. Ralph Stoll at the Calvary Baptist church Friday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Carson Valley cemetery. Friends are 
being received at the home.

Altoona Mirror, October 4, 1939