OBIT: John W. CHRONISTER, 1936, Nealmont, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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JOHN W. CHRONISTER

Of Nealmont, Tyrone, died at his home at 6 o'clock yesterday morning 
after one week's illness.  He was born at Spring Mount, Huntingdon 
county, on Oct. 1, 1878, a son of George and Barbara (Grazier) 
Chronister, and in 1900 was united in marriage with Miss Clara L. 
Burton at Philipsburg.  Surviving are his wife with two daughters and 
one son, Mrs. Henry Estright of Milesburg, Mrs. Harry Casswell of 
Washington, D.C., and Private David C. Chronister of the United States 
army, located in Panama; one grandchild, four brothers and one sister, 
Martin Chronister of Spring Mount, Doss of Osceola Mills, Harry of 
Detroit, Mich., Ralph of Johnstown and Mrs. Nan Walker of Turtle Creek.  
Mr. Chronister entered the Pennsylvania Railroad company service in 
1902 and was employed in the East Altoona enginehouse as a machinist 
helper.  He was a member of the Pentecostal tabernacle, Tyrone, and of 
Tyrone lodge No. 25, L.O.O.M.  Funeral services will be held at the 
home at 1.30 o'clock Monday afternoon.  Interment will be made in the 
Philipsburg cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., February 8, 1936