OBIT: Emanuel W. COONS, 1916, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JRB Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ HOLLIDAYSBURG Emanuel W. Coons Emanuel W. Coons, one of the best known residents of Hollidaysburg and retired farmer of the county, died yesterday morning at 8:20 o'clock of a complication of diseases at the home of his son, A. J. Coons, 622 North Juniata street. Deceased was born on March 25, 1842, thus being aged 74 years. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Hollidaysburg. His wife preceded him to the grave several years ago. He is survived by one daughter and two sons, as follows: Mrs. J. A. Martz and A. J. Coons, of Hollidaysburg; Harry J., of Pittsburg; also by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral services will be held at his late home on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Private interment will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery. Please omit flowers. Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Friday Morning, December 15, 1916