Miscellaneous Obituaries 1934-1942 from the Archie Claar Obituary Collection, mostly Blair Co, PA - File 2. Transcribed and submitted to the Blair County USGenWeb Archives by J. Goddard, Stephanie Lee and Judy Banja. USGENWEB ARCHIVES (tm) NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information are included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ ___________________________________________________________ INDEX Askey, Catherine (Riley), 6/1/1935 Bistline, William M., 3/9/1935 Blattenberger, George Abram, 6/22/1935 Bowman, Mrs. Edith Pearl, 12/24/1933 Brown, Rosa M., 4/29/1935 Buck, Jane, -1935 Buschle, Elizabeth, 2/11/1934 Carpenter, Mrs. Evetta (Otto), 3/11/1934 Colgate, George E. , 6/17/1935 Connel, Miss Margaret Josephine, 10/17/1934 Corle, Isaac, 4/30/1935 Cornelius, Bertha Grace (Park), 3/13/1935 Daugherty, Isaac Coons, 4/28/1935 Dean, James Wilson, 6/5/1935 Deimler, Frances P., -1935 Dumm, Miss Mary Ann, March 7, 1940 Everhart, Mrs. Sarah Frances, 1942 Gardini, Elmer, (1935) Gibbons, Ellie, 11/18/1937 Huber, Karl, 2/14/1935 Igou, Henry, 8/17/1937 Irvin, Sara J., 7/27/1937 Kauffman, Emory S., 2/13/1935 Keech, Annie (Elder), 4/8/1935 Liebal, Sylvia, June 3, 1940 Logan, Mrs. Myrtle Hatfield, 1934 Long, Mrs. Zella Jane, November 26, 1941 Mack, Lorain, (1935) Macklin, Mrs. g. Howard, -1935 McConnell, Ethel Myrtle, (1933-34) McGough, Cyril A., 4/9/1938 McIntosh, Louis J., (1933-34) Mentch, Grace (Spearing), 1934 Moffitt, Mahlon L., 4/14/1938 Peoples, Savilla Jane, -1935 Ray, Daniel P., Jr., (1935) Reeder, Winifred Jeanette , -1935 Runkle, Daniel, November 11, 1941 Ryan, Patrick J., Sr., -1935 Schell, Elizabeth L., 11/19/1937 Sellers, Harry L., 3/2/1937 Shultzaberger, Infant Son, (1933-34) Sidler, Otto, Sr., (1933-34) Snyder, Sarah, (1935) Stevens, William, 9/1/1937 Stockport, Margaret Ellen, 6/28/1937 Stryker, Harry Clyde, (1933-34) Swisher, Hugh, (1935) Walton, Angus, 3/26/1937 White, Mary A., 4/3/1937 Williams, Carrie, (1935) Williams, Edgar T., 3/19/1937 Woodring, Mary Maud, 3/1/1938 Wright, William, 7/25/1937 FUNERAL ON MONDAY FOR MISS DUMM, 91 Funeral services for Miss Mary Ann Dumm, 91, one of the oldest residents of Patton, whose death occurred at 11:15 o'clock yesterday morning at her home in Fifth Avenue, Patton, will be conducted Monday morning in St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Rev. Father Cornelius Enders, O. S. B., rector, will celebrate the mass. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Miss Dumm's health had been impaired for the last few weeks. She was born October 17, 1848, a daughter of Thomas and Magdalene (Wummer) Dumm. Surviving are the following nieces and nephews-Herman Wentz, Colville, WA: Frank Wentz, Spokane, WA: Harry Wentz and Mrs. P. J. Kelly, both of Patton and Mrs. John Leiden, Altoona. Obituary hand dated March 7, 1940. Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 16, page 176. MISS MARY ANN DUMM, 91. Funeral services for Miss Dumm, who died Thursday at her home in Patton, will be conducted at 10:30 p.m. Monday in St. Lawrence's Catholic Church by Rev. Father Cornelius Enders, O. S. B. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Funeral Notice hand dated, March 9, 1940. Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 16, page 176. SECOND CHILD IS DROWNING VICTIM The second drowning to occur in Blair county within a three day period yesterday afternoon claimed Sylvia Liebal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Liebal of St. Clair, near Ganister, as its victim. Yesterday morning the child had caught a tadpole in the water of the St. Clair quarry hole, a half mile from her home, and yesterday afternoon she returned to the hole for more sport. In leaning over to grab at a fish she lost her balance and plunged into the water. With her at the time were her 9 year old brother, Bobby and a younger playmate, but they were unable either to swim or to touch her with their hands. They ran to the Liebal home and told of what had happened. Romeo Fonzl of Williamsburg, a former high school football player and strong swimmer, was summoned and he removed the child from the water about 4:45 o'clock, fifteen minutes after the accident happened. A Williamsburg physician and others attempted to revive the child but with no success. Deputy Coroner Charles E. Shope investigated the fatality and announced it an accident. Sylvia Marie Liebal was the daughter of Charles and Helen Domitrovich Liebal and was born at Williamsburg, R. D., on August 22, 1934. Surviving are the parents and one brother and one sister, Elizabeth and Robert, both at home. The body may be viewed at the home at St. Clair after 7 o'clock this evening. Obituary hand dated June 3, 1940. Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 18, page 20. LIEBAL- Funeral services for Sylvia Marie Liebal will be conducted Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's Catholic church at Williamsburg, in charge of the pastor, Rev. Ferdinand Kreutzkompf. Interment in the church cemetery. Friends are being received at the home at St. Clar after 7 o'clock this evening. Funeral notice hand dated June 6, 1940. Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 18, page 20. MRS. ZELLAH JANE LONG Of 713 Eighth avenue, Juniata, died this morning at 6:50 o'clock. She was born December 22, 1880 at Salem, PA, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones Moore. She is survived by her husband Harry H.; two brothers, Grover Moore of Claysburg and Austin Moore of Mount Union; these sisters, Mrs. Guy Goshorn of Ryde. Mrs. Samantha Menoher of Johnstown, Mrs. George Schmittle of Rockhill Furnace and Mrs. Edith Shire of Black Fork, OH. Mrs. Long was a member of the First Methodist church of Juniata and of the Forward Movement Bible class. Friends will be received at the home after 7 o'clock this evening. Obituary hand dated November 24, 1941. Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 22, page 107. LONG- Funeral services for Mrs. Zella Jane Long of 713 Eighth avenue, Juniata, will be held from the First Methodist church in Juniata Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock in charge of Rev. J. W. Skillington. Interment following in the Salem cemetery, Huntingdon county. Funeral notice hand dated, November 26, 1941. Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 22, page 107. DANIEL RUNKLE Daniel Runkle of Spring Mills died yesterday at 11:45 p.m. at the County Home, Bellefonte, where he was admitted Saturday. Mr. Runkle, who feel several weeks ago in his home and suffered a dislocated shoulder, was 79. The deceased was born in Centre County, July 27, 1862, a son of Daniel and Susan Grossman Runkle. He never married. He was the last of his family. He was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge for over 32 years. Most of his life he was employed as a lumberman. Funeral arrangements were not completed this morning. Obituary hand dated November 11, 1941. Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 23, page 116. Funeral services for Daniel Runkle of Spring Mills, who died Tuesday night at the County Home, Bellefonte will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Neff funeral home in Millhelm. Services in charge of Rev. C. C. Otto of Centre Hall will follow at the Georges Valley Church. Interment will take place in the Church cemetery. Funeral notice hand dated November 11, 1941. Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 23, page 116. MRS. SARAH F. EVERHART Mrs. Sarah Frances Everhart, widow of Elmer E. Everhart, died at her home, 1310 Pennsylvania avenue, Tyrone, on Sunday evening, June 14, 1942, at 8:50 o'clock following a four year's illness. Mrs. Everhart was a daughter of Elijah J. and Annie (Keith) Hampton, and was born on March 30, 1865 at Coleraine, Huntingdon County. Her husband, Elmer E. Everhart died six months ago. She had been a resident of Tyrone for 45 years. She is survived by these children: Cloyd, Paul, Ernest and Francis Everhart, all of Tyrone; Greta Everhart, of Barnesboro, and Mrs. D. H. Meredith, Sr., of Tyrone. She was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral services will be held at the Graham and Getz funeral home in Tyrone on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in charge of Rev. Charles B. Peters, pastor of the First Pentecostal church, of Tyrone, followed by burial in Grandview cemetery at that place. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 27, page 73. OTTO SIDLER, SR. Of 1313 Fifth avenue, Juniata, died at his home at 10:35 o'clock yesterday morning of a complication of diseases. He was born in Switzerland on July 8, 18?? but came to Altoona fifty-two years ago obtaining employment with the Pennsylvania Railroad company here. Eight years ago he retired as a machinist. His wife, Mrs. Catherine (Scheeler) Sidler, died on Sept. 10, 1920. Surviving are four sons, Adam Sidler of Pine Bluff, Ark., Otto, jr., Charles and Frank Sidler, all of the city, and one sister, Mrs. Josephine Metzger of Huntingdon. Mr. Sidler was a member of St. James' Lutheran church. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Stevens memorial chapel. Interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 131 (1933-34) LOUIS J. McINTOSH Aged 74, of 212 Mulberry street, Hollidaysburg, died at his home at 9:20 o'clock yesterday morning of complication of diseases resulting from a fracture of the right hip suffered several weeks ago. He was born in Portage on Oct. 13, 1860, a son of John and Mary McIntosh. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Agnes (Stengel) McIntosh, and one son, Sylvester McIntosh of Cleveland, O. Mr. McIntosh was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church, Hollidaysburg, where funeral services will be held Thursday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made at Wilmore. The body may be viewed at the home. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, pg 131 (1933-34) MRS. EVETTA (OTTO) CARPENTER Wife of Adam G. Carpenter, died at her home, 814 Albright street, Roaring Spring, Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock, following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Carpenter was a daughter of Jacob and Mary Pierson Otto both deceased, and was born in W(?), Bedford county, on Feb. 14, 1875. She attended school in the vicinity and assisted with the work about the home until March 2, 1892, when she was united in marriage with Adam G. Carpenter of New Paris. To this union seven children were born five of whom survive with the husband: Mrs. Isabelle Wilt of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. Mary Shoenfelt, Mrs. Grace Zimmerman and Mrs. Nellie D(?) all of Roaring Spring, and Francis at home: also eleven grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters; Pierson Otto of New Paris, George Otto of Fishertown, Mrs. Charles Bloome of Central City, William Otto and Alex R. Otto of Scottdale, Mrs. A. B. Stevens of Warren, O, Harry B. Otto of Barberton, O, and Frank Otto of Astabula, O. She was a member of Trinity Methodist church for many years. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Obituary hand-dated 3/11/1934 Archie Claar obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 131 EXPIRES IN OHIO Huntingdon, Oct. 19 - Word was received in Huntingdon last evening of the death of Mrs. Myrtle Hatfield Logan, aged 65, widow of Charles E. Logan of 415 Mifflin street and who died of a heart attack while visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jacob Mitchell in Columbus, O. Mrs. Logan left Huntingdon last week to visit her sister and attend the Century of Progress in Chicago. She was a member of the First Methodist church, the Dr. R. L. Beatty Bible class of the Sunday school and the Eastern Star. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. F. L. Brandt of 417 Moore street, and Mrs. F. L. Saunders of 415 Mifflin street, also by four grandchildren and by two brothers and four sisters; W. H. Hatfield of Marklesburg, Fred Hatfield of McConnellstown, Mrs. Maude Sutton of Huntingdon, Mrs. Samuel Nicholson of Wilmington, Del., Mrs. J. L. Knowles of Ridley Park and Mrs. Jacob Mitchell of Columbus, O. The body will be brought to Huntingdon and taken to her home. Obituary hand-dated 1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 131 MISS MARGARET JOSEPHINE CONNEL Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Connel of Carroltown, died this morning at 12:05 o'clock in the Mercy hospital in Johnstown where she had been a patient for the past six weeks. She had been in failing health for the past six months with a (?) condition. She was born at Carroltown on June 13, 1927, and was a pupil in the St. Benedict parochial school. Surviving are the parents, four brothers and one sister, Joseph, Jack, Daniel and Dick and Mary Therese, all at home, and her only grandmother, Mrs. Josephine Powers of Cresson. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 9 o'clock with a high mass of requiem in St. Benedict's Catholic church. Interment will be made in the Connel family plot in the Holy Name cemetery at Ebensburg. Obituary hand-dated 10/17/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 131 HARRY CLYDE STRYKER A former well known resident of Tyrone, died in Cleveland, O., on Saturday, Jan. 20. Mr. Stryker was aged about 62 years and was born in Sinking valley, a son of the late William Wallace and Margaret J. Stryker. He is survived by his wife, three sons and a daughter, also the following sisters and brothers. Mrs. J. E. Thompson and Ralph E. Stryker of Tyrone, Mrs. Carl Tussey of Rebersburg, Centre county, and Leslie M. Stryker of Orlando, Fla. Funteral services were conducted in Cleveland this afternoon. Mr. Stryker was a member of the old Sheridan troop and served during the Spanish-American war in Puerto Rico. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 131 (1933-34) MRS. EDITH PEARL BOWMAN Widow of Burtis C. Bowman, died at the home of her brother-in-law and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Updike, 1313 Pennsylvania avenue, Tyrone, Sunday evening, Dec. 24, at 6:45 o'clock, death being attributed to a complication of ailments. She was born at Port Matilda on Jan. 17, 1886 a daughter of Frank and Themle Woodring and was united in marriage with Mr. Bowman on Aug. 31, 1917, who died three years ago. Surviving are these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Harry Updike, Mrs. Clarence Galbraith, Herbert Woodring, Clarence Woodring and Robert Woodring, all of Tyrone, and Benjamin W. Woodring of Williamsport. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be conducted at the Updike home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in charge of the service Rev. Joseph A. Speer, D. D. Interment will be made in the Port Matilda cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 12/24/1933 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 131 DEATH OF CHILDREN An infant son born to Charles Allen and Eleanor (Isenberg) Shultzaberger of 1915 Sixth avenue at Mercy hospital at 4 o'clock this morning, died at the institution an hour later. The child was the first in the family. Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery this afternoon. Ethel Myrtle McConnell, infant daughter of Raymond and Esther (Cashman) McConnell of Mill Run road, died at the parental home at 3:30 o'clock this morning of pneumonia. The child was born on Dec. 7, 1933. Surviving are the parents, two brothers and one sister, Richard, Dolores and Robert all at home. Funeral services will be held at the home of Howard Murtiff of 2900 Eighth avenue at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Carson Valley cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 131 (1933-34) MRS. ELIZABETH BUSCHLE Wife of Thomas Buschle of 600 Bell avenue, died at her home at 8:40 o'clock yesterday morning of a complication of diseases after having been ill for the past five months. She was born in Alsace Lorraine on April 20, 18?? but had resided in Altoona for the past forty years. Surviving are her husband and six sons and daughters, Fred, Anselm, Mrs. Alberta Parson, Philip, Mrs. Elizabeth Bryan and Albert Buschle, all of this city, and sic grandchildren. Mrs. Buschle was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's church. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 2/11/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 131 MRS. SARAH SNYDER A former resident of Altoona, but for some years a guest at the Morrisons Cove home for the aged at Martinsburg, died this morning at 6.35 o'clock at the Nason hospital at Roaring Spring, death being attributed to complications following a fall which she suffered at the home some time ago in which she sustained a fracture of the hip. She was a member of the Martinsburg Church of the Brethren since being a guest at the home. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 9.30 o'clock at the home in charge of the superintendent, Rev. G. S. Batzel, and her pastor, Rev. A. R. Coffman. Interment will be made in Altoona. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 2, p. 145 (1935) GEORGE ABRAM BLATTENBERGER Died at 8 o'clock this morning at his home two miles west of Martinsburg of a complication of diseases. He was born on Dec. 7, 1921, a son of Daniel C. and Mae Blattenberger. Surviving are his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Paul of Woodbury, Harold, Cletus, Drew, Lenore, Violet, Audrey and Mary Ellen, all at home. He had just completed his schooling in the Skyles public school and would have entered high school in the fall. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2.30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment will be made in Greenlawn cemetery at Roaring Spring. Obituary hand-dated 6/22/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 145 OHIO MAN IS FOUND DEAD IN AUTOMOBILE Hugh Swisher, aged 32, son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Swisher of near Urbana, O., was found dead in his automobile on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock in a field near his home, a victim of carbon-monoxide gas poisoning. The Swishers have visited in this vicinity on several occasions, stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Hammond, 1728 Sixth avenue, East Juniata. Swisher was an Altoona visitor last fall during the deer hunting season and was entertained at the Elder hunting lodge. The coroner pronounced the death a suicide and attributed the cause to despondency over unemployment. Surviving are his parents, his wife, two children, Mary Lou and Marianne, and a brother, Argus of Xenia, O. Interment was made this morning in Oak Lane cemetery at Urbana. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 145 (1935) EXPIRES AT DUBOIS AFTER RETURN HOME CRESSON, June 4. - Mrs. Catherine (Riley) Askey, a native of Cambria county and formerly a resident of Cresson, died at (?) o'clock last Saturday morning at her residence in DuBois, where she has made her home the past half century. Death was caused by heart attack. Mrs. Askey, who was in her 78th year, had spent the earlier part of last week in Cresson visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hertzog of 210 Ashcroft avenue, and apparently was in the best of health. She returned to DuBois on Thursday. She was born in Gallitzin on Sept. 23, 185?, a daughter of Patrick and Catherine (Smith) Riley. Her husband Abraham Askey, preceded her to the grave many years ago. She is survived by one brother, Patrick Riley of Johnstown: twelve grandchildren, one great-grandchild and the following sons and daughters: William Askey of Richmond, Va., Frank Askey of Brookport, N. Y., James and John Askey of DuBois, Mrs. Anna Hertzog of Cresson, Loretto, wife of Morgan Callahan of Butler and Josephine wife of Dale Van Ormer of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Askey was affiliated with the St. Catherine Catholic church at DuBois where the funeral services will be conducted at 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning. Obituary hand-dated 6/1/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 145 DIES FROM WOUNDS HARRISBURG, June 10. - Accidentally shot in the left thigh by an older brother, 14-year-old Frances P. Deimler, Hummelstown, died in Harrisburg hospital. Shock and Hemorrhages caused death, physicians said. The accident occurred when the brother was cleaning his rifle in their home after a hunting trip. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 145 (1935) MRS. GRACE MENTCH DIES CRESSON, June 4. - Mrs. Grace (Spearing) Mentch, wife of C. A. Mentch of 123 Pennsylvania avenue, Sankertown, died yesterday morning. The deceased was in her 40th year and was born in Cambria county. In addition to her husband, she is survived by five daughters and two sons all at home, as follows: Hazel, Emma, Elizabeth, Shirley, Ella Jean, Sheldon and Frank. She was a sister of Samuel Spearing of 210 Tenth street and William Spearing, both of Altoona, Vera, wife of Thomas Doran of Altoona, Paul Spearing of Toledo, O., Mary wife of G. H. Hartman of Amsbry, and Gertrude, wife of Ray Knapp of Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Mentch resided in Cresson the past twenty years, having been united in marriage on June 12, 1912, in Gallitzin. They were located in Altoona several years before removing to this place. Mrs. Mentch was of the Methodist faith. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. D. W. Davis. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 145 FORMER RESIDENT DIES CARROLLTOWN, June 4. - Mrs. Jane Buck, aged 84, wife of Dr. M. J. Buck of Pittsburgh, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Buck, the former her son, last Friday about midnight. She was ill only a few days. The deceased was born at Summit, the daughter of John and Mary Sharbaugh. After the marriage of Dr. Buck and Jane Sharbaugh they resided at Altoona, Baltimore, Md., and at Pittsburgh. Four children were born to the union, two of whom survive, the son, and Mrs. Paul Bryan of Trenton, N. J. Other survivors are Andrew Sharbaugh of Clearfield and Thomas Sharbaugh of Altoona, brothers. Funeral services were conducted at St. Benedict's Catholic church, Carrolltown, at 9 o'clock Monday morning, the body accompanied by many relatives coming from Pittsburgh that morning. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 145 (1935) DANIEL P. RAY, JR. For many years a prominent resident of Tyrone, died Saturday morning at his home in Grimsby Beach, Ont., Can., where he had resided since 1930. He was born in Philadelphia on Oct. 6, 1854. The Ray famly moved to Tyrone about 1870 and built the Bald Eagle tannery which they operated for a number of years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anna (Piper) Ray, three sons and one daughter. Mr. Ray was a member of Tyrone lodge No. 494, Free and Accepted Masons, Lulu Shrine temple of Philadelphia and a charter member of the Neptune Fire company of Tyrone. The body arrived in Tyrone at 4.10 o'clock this afternoon and was taken to Grandview cemetery where interment was made. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 145 (1935) ISAAC CORLE A lifelong resident of Pavia, Bedford county, and well known farmer, died at his home there Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock, death being attributed to a heart ailment following a brief illness. He was the son of Elias and Mary (Claar) Corle and was born at Pavia on March 7, 1871. He never married and he and a brother resided together. Surviving are the brother, George Corle, and three sisters, Mrs. Isaac Wentz of Pavia, Mrs. Elizabeth Rojohn of Portage and Mrs. Della Lory of Curwensville. He was a member of the Pavia Reformed church where funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 10.30 o'clock in charge of the pastor, Rev. Miller. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 4/30/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 145 MRS. ROSA M. BROWN Wife of Philip Brown of Waterside, died at her home at 10.20 o'clock Monday night. Mrs. Brown suffered a stroke six years ago and had since been an invalid. She was born in Woodbury on Feb. 13, 1855, a daughter of Henry and Sara Fluke. Surviving are her husband, one son, E. E. Brown of the city, two grandsons, Robert F. and Jesse Sheridan Brown, the latter a student at Hahnemann Medical college, Philadelphia, one brother, Edward Fluke of Pittsburgh, and several nieces and nephews in Altoona and Pittsburgh. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Woodbury Methodist church. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Dry Hill cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 4/29/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 145 NATIVE OF MT. UNION EXPIRES IN COLORADO MOUNT UNION, June 17. - Relatives in this city have word of the death of George E. Colgate, a native of this section, which occurred at Canon City, Colo. He was in his 80th year. Mr. Colgate was a former Colorado legislator and state senator, former county superintendent of schools in his county and a public spirited citizen. He had been in failing health for several years. Few men had served their community or county better than Mr. Colgate, including nine years as a bailiff of the district court, he had served in public office for more than twenty years. He was a member of the state legislature from 1915 to 1924. Mr. Colgate was a son of the late Justice and Mrs. Richard Colgate, residents in this city for many years prior to their deaths. He was born near here on Aug. 10, 1855, and was the fifth of a family of ten children, five of whom are living. He was educated in the common schools of Pennsylvania and later went to Valparaiso, Ind., where he attended Northern Indiana Normal school graduating from there in 1884. The last position Mr. Colgate held was head of the Colorado state inmate school. He remained in that work until the riot of Oct. 3, 1929. He was a charter member of the Gate City camp, Woodmen of the World, also belonged to the Knights of Pythias and was a member of the Presbyterian church for nearly half a century. Mr. Colgate is survived by his widow, Nellie (Griffin) Colgate, formerly of Quincy, Ill., and one son, Albert R. Colgate, and eight grandchildren. Obituary hand-dated 6/17/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 145 JAMES WILSON DEAN Well known Tyrone resident, died at his home, 118 West Twelfth street, Wednesday morning at 8.45 o'clock following a nine weeks' illness with carcinoma. He was a son of George and Phoebe Walls Dean and was born in Tyrone on Jan. 7, 1869. On April 10, 1910, he was united in marriage with Ada Denny Gunter of Tyrone, who survives. He is also survived by these brothers and sister: George Dean, William Dean, Charles Dean and Mrs. Gilbert Rhodes, all of Tyrone. Funeral services will be conducted at the home on Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock by Rev. J. Resler Shultz, pastor of the First Methodist church, followed by burial in Grandview cemtery. Obituary hand-dated 6/5/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 145 PATRICK J. RYAN, SR. Retired employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad company at Renovo, died at 2222 Beale avenue at 1.55 o'clock this morning. He suffered from a complication of diseases incident to old age. He received a hip fracture in a fall some time ago. He was born in Ireland on Jan. 6, 1850, a son of Patrick and Margaret Ryan. Surviving are four children, Patrick J. Jr., Gertrude, Helen and Raymond, all of this city; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Connelly of Renovo, and one granddaughter, Jane Singer. He was a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church. The remains may be viewed at the E. W. Jones funeral parlors up to 10 o'clock Monday morning. The body will be taken to Renovo where mass will be held at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning in the St. Joseph's Catholic church. Interment will be made in the church cemetery there. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, p. 25 (1935) MRS. WINIFRED JEANETTE REEDER Aged 56, wife of James Reeder of 706 East Grant avenue, died at her home at 9.20 o'clock last night after an extended illness. She was born on March 21, 1878, at Snow Shoe intersection, a daughter of Alonzo and Mary (Brown) McEwen, and was united in marriage with Mr. Reed at Irvona on June 24, 1903. Surviving are her husband and one sister, Mrs. W. E. Hoffman of Tyrone. Mrs. Reeder was a member of the First Church of Christ, the Ladies auxiliary to the B. of R. T., Delphi chapter, O. E. S., Loyal Neighbors and the W. C. T. U. The body may be viewed after 6 o'clock this evening at the Tobias & Laughlin funeral home. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 2.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection Vol. 3, p. 25 (1935) DEATH OF A CHILD Lorain Mack, infant daughter of Thomas and Annie Larue Mack of Eistie, near Coupon, died at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the parental home. The child was born on Jan. 2, of this year. Surviving are the parents, one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning in St. Joseph church, Coupon. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, p. 25 (1935) ISAAC COONS DAUGHERTY Of 1708 Eleventh street, died at 1.55 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Mercy hospital. He was born on Sept. 19, 1872, in the city, a son of Thomas Hill and Margaret E. (Adams) Daugherty, and had been employed as a car builder in the Altoona works. His wife, Mrs. Ida (?) Daugherty, died in 1918. Surviving are two sons, Thomas Hill Daugherty of Pittsburgh and Elwood Roy Daugherty of the city, and two brothers, A. B. and H. L. Daugherty, both of the city. Mr. Daugherty was a member of the Lutheran church and of the Modern Woodmen of America. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. Luke H. Rhoads, pastor of the First Lutheran church. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 4/28/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, p. 25 MRS. SAVILLA JANE PEOPLES Aged 91, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph W. Allison, 411 Logan avenue, Llyswen at 7.30 o'clock yesterday morning, after having been in failing health for some time. She was the widow of Theodore Peoples and had resided at the Allison home since last November. She was born in Torrance on Sept. 18, 1844. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Allison, and one son, Orville Peoples of Ligonier valley and two sisters. The body was taken yesterday to the home of Mrs. Ruth McIntire, 366 South Stewart street, Blairsville. Funeral services will be held in the Torrance Methodist church at 2.30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment will be made at Blairsville. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, p. 25 (1935) EMORY S. KAUFFMAN Of 102 West Thirteenth avenue, Juniata, died at 5.50 o'clock this morning at his home after several years' illness of complications. He was a retired machinist of the Twelfth street Pennsy shops. A son Henry and Katherine (Miller) Kauffman, he was born at Ryde, Pa., on March 18, 1856. He was unmarried. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: David W. Kauffman of Spokane, Wash., Charles B. Kauffman and Mrs. A. A. Eichelberger, both of Altoona, Misses Fannie and June Kauffman, and Mrs. H. A. Deibler, all of Juniata. He was a member of the Juniata Presbyterian church and the railroad relief. Funeral services will be conducted at the home at 2 o'clock, Friday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Stanley V. Bergen. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. The body may be viewed after noon Thursday at the home. Friends are asked to please omit flowers. Obituary hand-dated 2/13/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, p. 25 MRS. G. HOWARD MACKLIN Sister of A. T. Leffard of 902 Sixteenth avenue, this city, died yesterday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at her home in McVeytown of a complication of ailments following a year's illness. She is survived by one daughter, Helen, at home; one step-son, Frank Macklin of Philadelphia and the brother in this city. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at the home. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, p. 25 (1935) KARL HUBER Of 1614 Bell avenue, died at his home at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon of a heart condition after an extended illness. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, on Sept. 2, 1878, but had been a resident of the United States for the past thirty years. During his residence in Altoona he was employed as a laborer in the Twelfth street shops of the Altoona works. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Caroline (Selbold) Huber, five sons and daughters, Louis J., Karl, jr., Adolph, Caroline and John, all of the city; one brother, John Huber of Harrisburg, and three sisters in Germany. Mr. Huber was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church and of St. Joseph's society. The funeral will be held Monday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's church. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home. Obituary hand-dated 2/14/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, p. 25 MRS. BERTHA GRACE (PARK) CORNELIUS Wife of John Cornelius, died at her home at Roaring Spring, R. D. No. 1, this morning at 12.15 o'clock, death being attributed to a complication of ailments. She was born at Mapleton on Oct. 5, 1868, the daughter of Samuel and Catherine Park, and was married on April 23, 1885, to John Cornelius, who survives, with one son, Owen Cornelius of Taylor township; two daughters, Mrs. Nettie Baker of Hollidaysburg and Mrs. John Reese of Altoona; one brother, Jesse Park of Roaring Spring, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Trinity Methodist church at Roaring Spring. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of her pastor, Rev. J. W. Skillington, and interment will be made in the Fairview cemetery at Martinsburg. Obituary hand-dated 3/13/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, p. 25 WILLIAM M. BISTLINE Of Tyrone died at the home of his son, Roy Bistline, at Enola, Pa., Thursday, death resulting from heart trouble following two weeks' illness. He was a son of Elias and Sara Ann Nearhoof Bistline and was born near the old Ross church, near Gatesburg in Half Moon valley, on June 26, 1865. On Aug. 22, 1889, he was united in marriage with Miss Clara Harpster at Scotia, Centre county. He is survived by the widow and these sons and daughters: Roy A. Bistline of Enola, Raymond M. Bistline of Northwood Tyrone and Mrs. J. R. Black of Sinking valley. He was a member of Half Moon lodge, No. 845, I. O. O. F., at Stormstown. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran church, Sinking valley. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 3/9/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, p. 25 MISS CARRIE WILLIAMS A native of Huntingdon, died at the home of her brother, W. R. Williams, 2912 Broad avenue, on Saturday morning of a cerebral hemorrhage. Miss Williams had resided in Huntingdon all her life until six months ago when she came to Altoona to make her home with her brother. Surviving are the one brother and three sisters, Mrs. F. H. Nicodemus and Mrs. Blanche Mullen of Philadelphia and Miss Maude Williams of the city. The body has been taken to Huntingdon where funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Riverview cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, p. 25 (1935) NATIVE OF COUPON DIES CRESSON, Feb. 8. - Following a brief illness, Elmer Gardini, aged 28, a native of Coupon, died at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of his parents, 29 Single street, Pittsburgh. Pneumonia was given as the cause of death. He was born in Coupon on June 11, 1906, a son of John and Mary (Banse) Gardini. In addition to his parents, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: John of Sankertown, Joseph of Coupon, Louis of Akron, O., and Mary, wife of David Jacmo of Charlerol. Three sisters preceded him to the grave. The funeral services will be conducted at 9 o'clock Saturday morning in St. Peter's Catholic church, Pittsburgh, of which the deceased was a member. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, p. 25 (1935) MRS. ANNIE (ELDER) KEECH Resident of Manheim, Lancaster county, Pa., died yesterday morning at 12.30 o'clock at the Lancaster General hospital, Lancaster, of a complication of diseases after a long illness. She was born on Oct. 7, 1886 in the city, a daughter of James A. and Grace M. Elder. She was married to Warren P. Keech on April 14, 1909, in this city. Surviving are her husband and one son, John A. Keech of Manheim. She is also survived by four brothers and four sisters, Leroy Elder of Bellefonte, C. R., and J. K. Elders both of Altoona, H. C. Elder of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Grace Miley, Mrs. Thelma Havilin and Mrs. Florence Gilliland, all of Altoona, and Mrs. Margaret A. Oellig of Coraopolis, Pa. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the home. Interment will follow at Manheim. Obituary hand-dated 4/8/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, p. 25 HARRY C. MILLER Well known resident of Huntingdon and a retired grocer, died at his home, 401 Fourth street, Huntingdon, last night at 11.45 o'clock. He was the son of Jacob and Caroline (Greene) Miller and was born in Miller township on Feb. 21, 1866. Surviving are his wife and these sons: J. Clarence Miller, an instructor in the Altoona High school, Thomas B. Miller of McAlevys Fort, Robert S. Miller of Tyrone and Richard J. Miller, at home. One brother, James G. Miller of Miller township, Huntingdon county, also survives. Funeral services will be conducted at the home in Huntingdon Wednesday morning at 10.30 o'clock and interment will be made in the Manor Hill cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, p. 25 (1935) MRS. ELLIE GIBBONS Wife of Michael Gibbons of 1513 First avenue, died at the family home at 3.30 o'clock this morning after several days' illness. She was born in County Cork, Ireland, on Oct. 15, 1872, a daughter of Patrick and Margaret (O'Leary) Hesley. Surviving are her husband, two sons and four daughters, John and Patrick Gibbons, Mrs. Ella Brede, Mrs. Catherine Unverdorben, Mary and Ireneaus, all of the city, seven grandchildren, and one brother, John Hesley, also of the city. Mrs. Gibbons was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic church and of branch No. 675, L.C.B.A. The body may be viewed at the home. Obituary hand-dated 11/18 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 152 (1937) GIBBONS - The funeral of Mrs. Ellie Gibbons of 1513 1st Ave. will be held Monday morning with requiem Mass at 9 o'clock in Sacred Heart church. Interment in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home. Funeral notice hand-dated 11/22 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 152 (1937) MRS. SARA J. IRVIN Wife of Charles S. Irvin of 2400 Seventh avenue, died at her home at 6 o'clock this morning following a brief illness. She was born July 28, 1892, in Siglerville, Pa., a daughter of Elias and Mary (Alexander) Wagner and surviving are her husband, Charles S. Irvin, two daughters, Mrs. Sara Slemmer and Mrs. Florence Peters, both of Altoona; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Crinnins of this city; two brothers, John Wagner and Howard Wagner of Altoona and three grandchildren. The deceased was educated in the Lewistown schools. She attended the First Methodist church here. The remains may be viewed at the Leslie E. Axe funeral home, 413 Howard avenue, after 6 o'clock this evening. Obituary hand-dated 7/27 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 194 (1937) IRVIN - Funeral services for the late Sara J. Irvin of 2400 5th Ave. will be conducted by Rev. Edward W. Watkins of First Methodist church at the Leslie E. Axe funeral home, 413 Howard Ave., at 2.30 o'clock on Friday afternoon. Interment following at Rose Hill cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Axe funeral home. Funeral notice hand-dated 7/30 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 194 (1937) Henry IGOU Who resided at the home of a niece, Mrs. M.M. Corey, 1119 Cambria street, Bellwood, died at the home at 11.15 o'clock yesterday morning after having been ill for the past year. He was born on Aug. 10, 1853, in Antis township, a son of Caleb and Mary (Root) Igou, and had resided in Bellwood and vicinity all his life. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Alice Estep of North Bellwood, and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Igou was a retired farmer. The body may be viewed at the Corey home. Obituary hard-dated 8/15 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 194 (1937) IGOU - Funeral services for the late Henry Igou of Bellwood will be held (unreadable) afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of his nephew and niece, Mr. And Mrs. M.M. Corey, 1119 Cambria St., Bellwood. Interment will follow in Antis Cemetery. Friends are being received at the Corey home. Funeral notice hand-dated 8/17 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 194 (1937) HARRY L. SELLERS A highly esteemed resident of Hollidaysburg, died at 12.15 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leo Hoover, 414 Front street, Hollidaysburg, of pneumonia after an illness of only three days' duration. Mr. Sellers was born at Black Lick, Indiana county, on June 1, 1859, a son of John and Susan Burtnett Sellers. The family came to Blair county when Mr. Sellers was an infant, residing variously at Hollidaysburg and Duncansville. He was united in marriage with Miss Laura Corle on Oct. 23, 1879. The wife died twelve years ago. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Hoover, with whom he resided, eleven grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Annie Stonerook, wife of Ira C. Stonerook of Shaker heights, Cleveland, O. Following his marriage, Mr. Sellers became associated with the late former Congressman Jesse L. Hartman as superintendent of quarries and remained with him for forty-three years, until his retirement a few years ago. During his residence at McKees Gap, in Freedom township, Mr. Sellers was a member of the school board. Following the closing of the furnace at McKee, Mr. Sellers moved to Hollidaysburg thirty-four years ago. Deceased was a member of Zion Lutheran church. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, followed by interment in the Presbyterian cemetery. Services will be at the Creamer & VanAllman funeral home where the body may be viewed at any time. Obituary hand-dated 3/2 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, page 152 (1937) WILLIAM STEVENS William Stevens of New York City, well known engineer and husband of Helen (McLanahan) Stevens, a native of Hollidaysburg, who died aboard a ship en route from Havana, Cuba, to Miami, Fla., several days ago, will be buried this afternoon at Arlington, Va., relatives said last night. Mr. Stevens had visited most of the countries of the world while pursuing his profession. After his marriage to Miss McLanahan, the couple lived in Hollidaysburg for several years. Mr. Stevens was superintendent of a steam shovel company at Union Furnace at one time. His wife is the daughter of the late J. King McLanahan, jr., a prominent Hollidaysburg man. Her mother resides at 819 Allegheny street, Hollidaysburg. The body of Mr. Stevens was brought north from Miami by train after the ship on which he died had docked. Members of the family have left for Washington, D.C., to attend the funeral. Obituary hand dated 9/1 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, page 152 (1937) ELIZABETH L. SCHELL Died at 10.20 o'clock last night at her home, 1353 Pennsylvania avenue, Tyrone, her death following an illness of several days. She was born in tyrone, a daughter of the late George and Mary (Rhinehart) Schell, and lived in the borough all her life. Surviving are one brother and one sister, George Schell of St. Marys and Regina Schell, at home. The deceased was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic church. Obituary hand-dated 11/19 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, page 152 (1937) MRS. MARGARET ELLEN STOCKPORT Of 507 Fourth avenue, Juniata, died at her home at 12.10 o'clock this morning after seven week's illness. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: David and James W. Stockport and Mrs. Jennie Shay, all of Juniata, Mrs. Ethel Hartley of Altoona, Mrs. William Thompson of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Walter Ginnicks of Morrisdale. She also leaves one brother, Richard Pickering of West Frankford, Ill. The body may be viewed at the home after noon today. Obituary hand-dated 6/26 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, page 152 (1937) STOCKPORT - Funeral services for the late Mrs. Margaret Ellen Stockport of 507 4th Ave., Juniata, will be conducted by Rev. Gordon A. Williams of Juniata First Methodist church. Services will be held at the home at 2 p.m. on Monday. Interment following in Morrisdale cemetery, Morrisdale, Pa. The body may be viewed at the home after 12 p.m. today. Obituary hand-dated 6/28 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, page 152 (1937) WAR VETERAN IS FATALLY BURNED Edgar T. Williams, Aged 44, Dies at Hospital Following Explosion in Gas-Filled Bedroom. Edgar T. Williams, aged 44, World war veteran and more recently identified with a CCC camp in the eastern part of the state, died at the Altoona hospital at 12.30 o'clock this afternoon from burns received early today in an explosion in a gas-filled bedroom at a rooming house at 1313 Eleventh street, where he had spent the night. Williams was so badly burned and suffered from shock to such an extent that he was unable to give any coherent story but police said that it was evident that the man had stuck a match in a gas-filled room and that an explosion resulted which shattered the single window in the room and set fire to the interior. Other occupants of the rooming house, a two-story structure facing on the end of Lexington avenue at Eleventh street, were awakened at 6.20 o'clock this morning by the deafening roar which rocked the house and caused a mild tremor in the immediate neighborhood. W.F. Gerlach who occupied a room adjoining on the same floor and the former's son, Max Gerlach, occupying a suite to the rear of the house, were the first on the scene following the explosion. The elder Gerlach said he was awakened by the blast and ran out into the hallway while his son, about to leave for his work, ran to the end of the hallway and broke in the door leading to Williams' room. They found Williams lying naked on the bed, the bed covers ablaze and the man terribly seared by the flames following the explosion. The elder Gerlack [sic] said that a bed cover was thrown around Williams and he was carried out into the hallway because of the fire in his room. Meanwhile Police Sergeant C.M. Campbell's attention was called to the fire while he was in the vicinity of eleventh street and Twelfth avenue, and (unreadable) E. Wertzberger, who was with him, to turn in an alarm, firemen responding to the scene and nipping the fire in the bud. The material damage to the room was extimated at about $100. Williams was rushed to the Altoona hospital where it was seen at once that his burns covered such a large area and were of such consequence that he was in critical condition. He suffered much from shock, too. From evidence found in the room belief was expressed that gas had escaped at some point from the gas heater near the foot of the bed. This heater was attached to a wall outlet by a rubber hose which was burned off. Paint and wallpaper in the room were scorched, indicating the severity of the flames that broke out following the ignition of the gas. Neither hospital attendants nor relatives were able to secure from Williams the facts leading up to the explosion because of his condition. He was in a semi-conscious state. However, immediately following the blast and when the Gerlach's first reached him, he asked that his wife, Mrs. Helen (Baird) Williams of 300 Third avenue, be notified. His wife was informed of the accident and immediately came to the hospital. Ida Ebersole, proprietor of the rooming house, said that Williams came to her place last night between 8.30 and 9 o'clock and asked for a room. She said she was told that he was home on a furlough from a CCC camp and was about to return. A railroad ticket found among Williams' effects indicated that the camp where he was staying was in the Reading district. The house is owned by Lucy Bryers of 408 Fourth avenue. While occupants put some water on the blazing bedclothes, with the arrival of the firemen the blaze was quickly subdued. Companies Nos. 1, 4, 8 and truck A responded. No. 4 used a booster tank. Force of the blast was felt throughout the neighborhood. Alex Weir of 1101 Fourteenth avenue, just around the corner from the scene, was startled while reading about the Texas disaster when the explosion came almost next door. Edgar Thompson Williams was born in this city April 13, 1892, a son of William T. and Elizabeth (Morgan) Williams, both deceased. In addition to his wife there survive a son, Robert, a daughter, Helen Williams, and these step-children: Jack Sayers, San Diego, Calif., now in the United States navy; Richard Sayers, Spruce Creek; Mrs. Beatrice Straub, Altoona. Two brothers, Arthur and Llewellen Williams of this city survive, together with a half-sister, (unreadable) Richardson of Rochelle, N.J. Another brother, David Williams, preceded him in death several years ago. The deceased was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal church. Williams' former home was at 308 Willow avenue where his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. William T. Williams, resided for many years. The victim of today's accident served in the United States army from May, 1918, until the following year, being located most of the time at Camp Meade, Maryland, as a member of company 27, 154th depot brigade. He is said to have following painting for a while and also had been employed later by the Pennsy as a boilermaker. Obituary hand-dated 3/19/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, page 176 WILLIAMS - Funeral services for the late Edgar T. Williams of 300 3rd Ave., will be conducted by Rev. Francis D. Lilley (???) of St. Luke's Episcopal church. Services will be held at Tobias & Laughlin on Monday at 2.30 o'clock. Interment following in Fairview cemetery. Funeral notice hand-dated 3/22 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, page 176 WILLIAM WRIGHT Retired Pennsylvania Railroad company engineer, died at 5 o'clock yesterday morning at his home, 1826 Eleventh avenue. Residing for the past twenty years in Altoona, he retired as an engineer with the Pennsy five years ago with a service record of fifty-two years. Born on June 1, 1862, in Westmoreland county, he was a son of William and Mrs. (Sharver) Wright, sr. Members of the family include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth (Hays) Wright, two brothers, Harvey of Erie and Isaac of Cabot, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Victor Hildebrand of Conemaugh, four nieces and seven nephews. Mr. Wright was a member of First Presbyterian church and of the B. of L.E. No. 406, of Conemaugh. He was an Elder in the church. The body may be viewed at the Tobias & Laughlin funeral home. Obituary hand-dated 7/25/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, page 176 WRIGHT - Funeral services for the late William Weight of 1826 11th Ave. will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Walter Lowrie Ritter of First Presbyterian church at Tobias & Laughlin funeral home tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Interment following in the Alto Reste cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Tobias & Laughlin funeral home. Funeral notice hand-dated 7/27 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, page 176 ANGUS WALTON Of 601 South Seventh street, died at 2.10 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.F. Stout, 707 Howard avenue, after several weeks' illness of a complication of ailments. Mr. Walton was born in Altoona in 1862, a son of Isaac and Mary Jane (Estright) Walton. He retired ten years ago as a machinist for the Pennsylvania Railroad company after serving forty-nine years and eleven months. His wife, Sarah Elizabeth Walton, preceded him in death eight months ago. Mr. Walton is survived by the following children: Iver E. Walton, Roenna M. Seymore and Florence Kathleen Stout; give grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Sallie Sissler. Mr. Walton was a member of the George R. McFarland lodge, I.O.O.F., White Cross lodge, K. of P., and the Eighth Avenue United Methodist church. The body may be viewed at the home of his daughter, 707 Howard avenue. Obituary hand dated 3/23/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, page 2 WALTON - Funeral services for the late Angus Walton of 601 South 7th St. will be conducted by Rev. J.H. Greenwalt of Eighth Ave. M.E. church. Services will be held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Florence Stout, 707 Howard Ave., on Friday at 3 p.m. Interment following in Oak Ridge cemetery. Friend are being received at the daughter's home. Funeral notice hand-dated 3/26/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, page 2 MISS MARY A. WHITE Aged 71, for seventeen years housekeeper at the Holy Rosary rectory in Juniata, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the home of a sister, Mrs. Thomas Delehunt, of Windber. She was born in Bellefonte, a daughter of Dennis and Ellen (Murphy) White. Surviving are one sister and one brother, Mrs. Delehunt and Michael White of Philadelphia, and several nieces and nephews. A sister, Sister Mary Bernard, superintendent of Mercy hospital at Wilkes-Barre, died recently. (Clearfield and Jefferson county papers copy.) Obituary hand-dated 4/1/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, page 2 WHITE - Funeral services for the late Miss Mary A. White of Altoona will be held at the Church of the Holy Child, Windber, Pa., Saturday, April 3, at 9 a.m. Interment following in a Punxsutawney cemetery where her parents are buried. Funeral notice hand-dated 4/3 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, page 2 MAHLON L. MOFFITT Well known resident of Bellwood, and for a number of years ticket examiner at the Altoona Pennsylvania railroad passenger station, died this morning at 9 o'clock of a complication of ailments. He had been in poor health for the past several years and had been off duty because of his condition. Mr. Moffitt was born at Petersburg, Huntingdon county, on March 7, 1878, and had been a resident of Bellwood for the past thirty-four years. He entered the service of the P.R.R. on April 5, 1898, as a laborer and became a baggage agent on Jan. 31, 1903. He was appointed an usher at the Altoona passenger station on Nov. 9, 1906, was made a ticket examiner on Dec. 1, 1917, and filled that post until Dec. 1, 1933, when he became a baggageman at the Altoona station. Mr. Moffitt was united in marriage with Elizabeth Porter of Petersburg, who survives with two sons, Cleon of Pittsburg, and Mahlon, jr., at home, and two grandchildren. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, in which he served as a trustee and elder. Obituary hand-dated 4/11 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 11, page 34 (1938) MOFFITT - Funeral services for Mahlon L. Moffitt of Bellwood will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the Bellwood Presbyterian church in charge of Rev. Raymond S. Hittinger, pastor. Interment will be made in Bellwood. Funeral notice hand-dated 4/14 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 11, page 34 (1938) CYRIL A. McGOUGH Of 1501 Fourth avenue, a veteran of the World war, died at 8.55 o'clock Saturday night in Mercy hospital where he was admitted in a serious condition earlier in the day after an extended illness. He was born in the city on May 25, 1887, a son of Silas A. and Mary R. (Wharton) McGough, and had been employed for thirty-seven years in the mechanical engineer office of the Pennsylvania Railroad company. During the World war he served for nineteen months overseas as a member of the 19th engineers. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Hilda (Heddinger) McGough, and ten brothers and sisters, Edwin T. and Ralph McGough of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Margaret Burkey of Cleveland, O., Mrs. Jessie Bates of Philadelphia, Mrs. Harriet Young, Miss Georgia, Miss Zoe, Miss Frances, Arthur and Donald McGough, all of the city. Mr. McGough was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church, of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Elks. The body may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary. Obituary hand-dated 4/9 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 11, page 34 (1938) McGOUGH - Funeral services for Cyril A. McGough of 1501 Fourth avenue will be held at St. Mary's Catholic church Wednesday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock. Interment in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary. Funeral notice hand-dated 4/13 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 11, page 34 (1938) MRS. MARY MAUD WOODRING Wife of William Woodring of 301 Twenty-fourth street, died at her home at 8.20 o'clock last night. She was born in Hollidaysburg on Oct. 8, 1875, a daughter of Michael and Sophia (Prough) Lingafelt. Surviving are her husband, twelve sons and daughters, Mrs. H.M. Morgan of Rochester, N.Y., Walter, Edward, Elmer, George, Cecil, Leo, Anna, Mrs. Marie Hewitt, Juanita Donald and Mrs. Lois Hileman, all of the city; fourteen grandchildren, and one brother, Wilmore Lingafelt of Tyrone. Mrs. Woodring was of the Baptist faith. The body may be viewed at the home. Obituary hand-dated 2/25 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 12, page 101 (1938) WOODRING - Funeral services of Mrs. Mary Maud Woodring of 301 24th St., will be held at 2.30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the First Baptist church by Rev. Carey S. Thomas. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home. Funeral notice hand-dated 3/1 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 12, page 101 (1938) *