OBIT: John W. CONRAD, 1937, Duncansville, Blair County, PA

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JOHN W. CONRAD

A well-known resident of Duncansville for the past fifteen years, died at 
4.45 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home, 1110 Third avenue, that place.  
Death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage which he suffered two days 
before.  Had he lived until Jan. 25 he would have been 85 years of age and 
the attack which proved fatal so quickly was his first serious illness.  
Except for a few minor ailments Mr. Conrad had never been ill in his life 
before.  He was a native of Bedford county, being born near Imler on Jan. 
25, 1852, son of Edward and Suzanna (Carn) Conrad.  His entire lifetime, 
with the exception of a year spent in Ohio, was lived in Bedford and Blair 
counties.  Mr. Conrad was widely known throughout Bedford county as a farmer 
and stonemason, but retired fifteen years ago last month and moved to 
Duncansville to reside.  He served in his native county in the capacity of 
road supervisor for several terms and was a renowned hunter, enjoying this 
sport until just a year or two ago.  On March 3, 1878, Mr. Conrad was united 
in marriage with Miss Rebecca Ellen Bowser, the ceremony being performed at 
Blue Knob, with Rev. Henry Franklin Long the officiating clergyman.  He is 
survived by his wife, but no children were born to the union.  Other 
survivors are five brothers, George and Albert Conrad, both of Portage, 
Edward and Levi Conrad, both of Altoona, and Joseph Conrad of Newry.  Mr. 
Conrad resided for many years in the vicinity of Pavia, Bedford county, 
where much time was devoted to improving a vast area of farm land.  He was a 
member of the Mount Hope Reformed church at Blue Knob for many years and 
funeral services will be conducted there on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 
o'clock, with the pastor, Rev. Miller, in charge.  Burial will be in the 
Mount Hope cemetery.  The body may be viewed at the home in Duncansville 
until the cortege leaves about 1.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon for the church 
service.

Altoona Mirror, January 8, 1937