OBIT: Harry L. BURNS, 1940, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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HARRY L. BURNS

Of 526 First avenue, a brakeman in the Altoona yard, died at 11.15 o'clock 
last night at Mercy hospital where he had been a patient since March 14. He 
was born in East Freedom on March 26, 1886, a son of W. T. and Emma 
(Weyandt) Burns, but had resided in Altoona from childhood, entering the 
service of the railroad company as a young man. His wife, Mrs. Stella 
(Miles) Burns, died thirteen years ago. Surviving are one son, David W. 
Burns of the city, his mother, at home, and the following brothers and 
sisters: Mrs. Edwin Burket of Claysburg, Mrs. Mary F. Grau, Mearl, Francis, 
Charles S. and Clyde M. Burns, all at home, Samuel and Mrs. Catherine 
Ostrander of the city. Mr. Burns was a member of Trinity Evangelical and 
Reformed church, the B. of R.T., and the Concordia society. Friends are 
being received at the home.

BURNS - Funeral services for Harry L. Burns of 516 First avenue will be held 
at 2.30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home by Rev. Howard F. Boyer of the 
First United Brethren church. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. Friends are 
being received at the home.

Altoona Mirror, April 3, 1940