OBIT: Rose CASTRANO, 1918, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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WELL KNOWN LADY DIES

  Mrs. Rose Castrano of South Lincoln avenue, for many years one of 
Tyrone's well known Italian residents, died yesterday morning following 
a stroke of paralysis.  Deceased was born in Italy March 29, 1851, and 
came to America with her husband in 1878.  Mr. Castrano met a tragic 
death of the railroad some years ago.  She is survived by these sons 
and daughters: John of Pittsburgh; James in France, Mrs. Nicholas 
Menchio of Greensburg and Mrs. Elizabeth Gustina of New York.  Private 
funeral services tomorrow morning.  Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Thursday Morning, October 24, 1918