OBIT: John L. CRAINE, 1918, Antis Township, Blair County, PA

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CRAINE.

  John L. Craine, a resident of Antis township, died on Saturday in 
Oklahoma City, where he had gone three weeks ago on a visit.  He was 
born in Antis township Nov. 9, 1850 and was united in marriage July 4, 
1880, to Miss Alice Brady, who was at his bedside at the time of his 
death.  Besides his widow the following children survive: Edwin C. of 
Homers Gap, Howard E., Terrence A., and Mrs. Daisy Burns of Juniata and 
Mrs. Bess Hanley, at home.  The following brothers and sisters also 
survive: William D. of Antis township, Seth W. and Mrs. Annie 
Longabaugh of Altoona, Mrs. Mary Durbin of Fort Wayne, Ind., and a twin 
sister, Mrs. Nancy Waldsmith of Huntingdon.  Mr. Craine was employed by 
the Pennsy and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.  Funeral 
arrangements will be made later.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday Morning, October 22, 1918

JOHN L. CRAINE

  A life long resident of Antis township, passed away while visiting in 
Oklahoma City.  Mr. Craine and his wife left home three weeks ago, for 
the west, at which time he was in the best of health.  On Saturday Mr. 
Craine suffered a stroke of paralysis, which proved fatal.  He was born 
in Antis township on November 9, 1850, and was united in marriage July 
4, 1880 to Alice Brady, who was at his bedside at the time of his 
death.  Surviving to mourn with the wife are the following children: 
Edwin C., of Homer's Gap; Howard F., Terrence A. and Mrs. Daisy Burns 
all of Juniata and Mrs. Bess Hanly at home.  The following brothers and 
sisters also survive: William D., of Antis township, Seth W., and Mrs. 
Anne Longabaugh, of Altoona, Mrs. Mary Durbin of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and a 
twin sister, Mrs. Nancy Waldsmith of Huntingdon.  Mr. Craine was an 
employee of the P.R.R. Co. and was held in high esteem by all who knew 
him.  Funeral arrangements are not completed and will be announced 
later, pending the arrival of the body.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday Morning, October 22, 1918