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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ ___________________________________________________________ INDEX Ackerman, Clark W., 12/15/1934 Apple, Ralph Dale, 1/12/1935 Barefoot, Stanton E., Black, Rebecca Allen, 3/10/1934 Boldt, Bertha Ottelie, 11/8/1934 Bowers, George D., 8/4/1934 Bromley, Infant Daughter, 1933-34 Brumbaugh, John E., 7/22/1934 Buoymaster, Catherine, 1/9/1935 Campbell, Gilbert D., 11/3/1934 Crownover, Thomas Homer, 1/10/1934 Dodson, Infant Daughter, 1/6/1934 Durban, Alice, 1934-35 Ericksen, George, 1934 Eshelman, John Cooper, 11/6/1934 Evans, Jessamine Frants, 1933-34 Fagan, James W., 7/30/34 Garner, Linda Mae, 10/20/1934 Gray, Mary Ann Dick, 12/17/1934 Hammon, Martha Jane, 1934 Heacox, William B., 2/26/1934 Heinzman, Charles, 8/6/1934 Hinton, James B., 12/5/1933 Hyle, John Stewart, 8/18/1934 Irvine, Frank Henry, 4/13/1934 Irwin, Paul R., 9/2/34 Johnston, Elizabeth Foust, 11/6/1934 Keith, Melvin Ray, 1/2/1934 Kelly, J. J., 1/27/35 Killiun, Mrs. James, 1/1/1934 Kyle, Adam Henry, 11/29/1934 Lesko, George, 1934 Lloyd, Ella May, 1934-35 Lower, Frank C., 1934 Martin, Ella Patrick, 1934-35 McCaulley, Howard Eugene, 1/17/1935 McDonough, Emily, 1/7/1934 Meenan, James, 1934 Metcalf, Mary, 2/1/1934 Oswalt, Clara B., 1934 Peel, James Joseph, 1933-34 Poet, Sarah Christine, 1934 Reese, Clarissa, 1933-34 Reighard, Allie, 9/6/1934 Reynolds, Hattie D., 1933-34 Sandusky, David, 1934 Sarvis, James P., 1934 Schrader, Frederick J., 1933-34 Sheedle, Mrs. W. J., 1934 Smith, Annie Plummer, 10/2/1934 Stiffler, Grace Elenora Myers, 8/24/1934 Storm, Robert, 6/7/1934 Trimble, Savilla C., 1933-34 Vandevander, S. R., 1934 Vassalotti, Guiseppi, 1934-35 Weil, Edward L., 1934 White, Fannie A., 12/5/1933 Wilson, Carrie Emma, 1934 Wolf, Gertrude Hawn, 1933-34 Yahner, Anna (Sister M. Philomena), 1933-34 JAMES W. FAGAN A retired railroad employe was found dead in bed at his home, 435 Seventh avenue at noon yesterday. He had been in failing health for the past eighteen months and he evidently had passed away during the late night or early morning. When members of his family went to his room at noon they found his lifeless body. He was born in Altoona on Oct. 17, 1857 and lived his entire life in the Eighth ward, he was the oldest son of Lawrence and Mary (McFadden) Fagan. He retired twelve years ago from the East Altoona roundhouse where he had been employed as a machinist. He was united in marriage with Mary Fluke of Altoona in the year 1881, the ceremony had been performed at St. (?) Catholic church. His wife, four sons and two daughters survive as follows: Lawrence P. Fagan of Lewistown, Charles J. of Pittsburgh, Robert F. of Altoona. Roscoe G. at home, Mrs. Ellen Schell of Altoona and Mrs. Olga M. (?) at home. Fifteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren and two brothers also survive his brothers are: Charles and Harry Fagan, both of Altoona. He was a member of St. Mark¹s Catholic church. The body may be viewed at the home. Please omit flowers. Obituary hand-dated 7/30/34 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 141 WILLIAM B. HEACOX Of 510 Twentieth street, shipping foreman for the Vance Transfer company at the A&P warehouse, died at his home at 12.38 yesterday noon of a complication of diseases after an extended illness his condition having been serious since Saturday. He was born in the city on June 8, 1904, a son of George W. and Letta P. (Bowen) Heacox; and was educated in the local public schools. On Oct. 10, 1931, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Katherine Shingler at Lewistown at Johnstown. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Donald Earl, William B. and George W. Heacox, all at home; two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Paul Weyandt of the city, Miss Pearl, at home, George W., jr. of Charlotte, N. C., Charles F. of the city and Robert B. Heacox, at home. Mr. Heacox was a member of the First United Brethren church, where funeral services will be held at 2.30 o¹clock Thursday afternoon with Rev. J. D. Good, D.D., pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. Louis H. Glass. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home of his parents, 1822 Twelfth avenue. Obituary hand-dated 2/26/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection Vol. 1, p. 141 MAN DROPS DEAD WHILE PLOWING After spending the morning yesterday in hunting, James B. Hinton of Bedford street, Hollidaysburg returned to his home and started to plow a small lot which he plants in vegetables every year. As he was plowing, he was suddenly seized with a heart attack and dropped to the ground. Men who were working across the street found him to be dead when they reached his side. A physician who was summoned at once to the scene said that death had been instantaneous and had resulted from a heart attack. Mr. Hinton had been afflicted with a heart condition for some time. James B. Hinton was a son of Joseph and Barbara Strayer Hinton, and was born in Woodbury township, Bedford county, on May 19, 1877. He was married thirty-nine years ago to Miss Annie McGee of Bedford county. For a number of years he was employed at the rolling mills in Duncansville and since 1919 had resided in Hollidaysburg. He is survived by his wife a daughter, Anna May Hinton, and two brothers, George and David Hinton of Duncansville. The body was removed to the funeral home of Cramer and VanAltman. Obituary hand-dated 12/5/1933 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 141 SHORT ILLNESS FATAL TO GALLITZIN MAN GALLITZIN, Dec 5. - After an illness of three days, George Lesko, aged 48, of 825 Wilson street, Gallitzin, well known employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad company, expired at 4.50 o¹clock yesterday morning. The deceased became ill on Thanksgiving day and over the week-end a decline was noted in his condition. Born on Feb. 2, in Austria, the deceased was a son of George Lesko, residing in the old country, and the late Annie (Rawosky) Lesko. He has been a resident of Gallitzin the past twenty-two years, having emigrated to America in 1911. In addition to his father, his widow, Mrs. Annie (O¹Phroskey) Lesko survives, together with three daughters, Mary, wife of John Prokop, jr., of Cresson; Julia, wife of Michael Suruzicu of Gallitzin, and Miss Julia Lesko, at home. Three grandchildren also survive and one sister, Mary, wife of Joseph Haluska of Gallitzin. The deceased held membership in the Jednota society of Gallitzin and the St. Mary¹s Polish Catholic church, where they funeral services will be conducted at 9 o¹clock Thursday morning. A high mass will be celebrated by the parish rector, Rev. Father Francis Pilz. Interment will be made in the church cemetery at Tunnelhill. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 141 (1933-34) GEORGE D. BOWERS A message, which somehow was delayed was received on Tuesday by Albert Bowers of Martinsburg informing him of the death of his brother, George D. Bowers, who died on Aug. 4, at his home in Washington, Mo., of ailments incident to advanced age. He was born Nov. 3, 1850, at Sniveley¹s mill on Clover Creek, a son of Henry H. and Sarah (Sniveley) Bowers. He was married in Missouri to Miss Mildred Herman, who survives with one daughter, Mrs. John Calvin of Washington, Mo. He is also survived by six brothers, Frank P. of East Freedom, John S. of Altoona, Samuel C. of St. Louis, Mo., Luther L. of Oklahoma City, Okla., C. J. of Seattle, Wash., and Albert of Martinsburg, also by one sister, Mrs. Jo. O. Lessel of Falls, Neb. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Bowers went west at the age of 21 years. He was employed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad company where he served as train conductor and yard master up to the time of his retirement. Funeral services were conducted and interment made on Aug. 6 at Washington, Mo. Obituary hand-dated 8/4/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection Vol. 1, p. 141 MRS MARTHA J. HAMMON DIES AT CEDARCREST MOUNT UNION, Oct. 19. - Mrs. Martha Jane Hammon, wife of R. P. Hammon, died at her home in Cedarcrest on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 5.15 p.m., passing a few hours preceding the anniversary of her birth. Mrs. Hammon was born in Henderson township on Oct. 18, 1854. She had been a resident here for the past eighteen years, where she was highly respected. Surviving are the husband and the following children by a former marriage: Mrs. Harry Brundle and Matthew W. Everhart, both of E?ken, Mrs. Hannah L. Morningstar of Hanover and Mrs. John Snyder of Burnham. These brothers and sister also survive: Lewis Merritts of Mooresville, Wilson Merrits of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Anna Stull of Tyrone. Twenty-two grandchildren, forty-four great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren also survive. The body was at the Dunmire funeral home until 1 o¹clock this afternoon and was then taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Snyder at Burnham, where funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 o¹clock in charge of Rev. Henry Stambaugh. Interment will be made in the Lewistown cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 141 MRS. BERTHA OTTELIE BOLDT Of 1108 Eighteenth avenue, widow of John Henry Boldt, died at her home at 6.45 o¹clock last evening of a complication of diseases after a short illness. She was born in Kulm, West Prussia, Germany, on Sept. 19, 1862, and had resided in Altoona for the past forty-seven years, coming to this country and to Altoona with her husband and three children. Mr. Boldt died twenty-one years ago. Surviving are eleven sons and daughters, August, Henry, Fred, Mrs. Earl Taylor, Charles, Mrs. Ralph Kepple and Robert Boldt, all of the city, Herman of Canton, O., Mrs. Clyde Banks of Latrobe, Paul of Blairsville, Mrs. Ed Hauser of Washington, D. C. and Albert Boldt of Reading. Fifteen grandchildren and one sister in Germany, also survive. Mrs. Boldt was a member of St. James Lutheran church where funeral services will be held at 2.30 o¹clock Sunday afternoon. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home. Obituary hand-dated 11/8/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 141 RETIRED SHOPMAN EXPIRES SUDDENLY Suffering a sudden heart attack while sitting on the back porch of his home about 6.40 o¹clock this morning, Charles Heinzman, aged 71, of 422 Walton avenue, a well known retired employe of the Juniata shops, died within a few minutes. Mr. Heinzman had suffered from a heart condition for the past several years but his condition had not been of a serious nature. He made no complaint of being ill prior to his death this morning, getting up at the usual hour and spending a short time in his yard before sitting down in a chair on the porch. Mrs. Heinzman was eating breakfast in the kitchen, just off the porch, and talking with her husband from time to time. Hearing what sounded like a snore from him she went to his side and found him in a stupor, from which he did not recover. He died in her arms before a physician could be called. Mr. Heinzman was born in Baden, Germany, on Feb. 12, 1863, and came to this country as a youth, having lived in Altoona for the past fifty-four years. He retired four years ago from the Juniata blacksmith shop where he had been employed for many years. He and Mrs. Heinzman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on May 13, of this year. Surviving are only his wife, Mrs. Catherine (Everhardt) Heinzman one sister, Mrs. L. R. Mathieu of the city, and one brother and one sister in Germany. Mr. Heinzman was a member of the P. R. R. veterans¹ association. The body may be viewed at the home where funeral services will be held at 2.30 Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be made. Obituary hand-dated 8/6/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 136 DAVID SANDUSKY A resident of Pittsburgh and having relatives and friends in Altoona, died in Pittsburgh at 5.30 o¹clock this evening. He was aged 63 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ethel Sandusky, and four sisters, Mrs. Betty Simon, Mrs. Samuel J. Schugar, Mrs. Louis Gordon, jr., and Mrs. Simon Zeldman, all of Pittsburgh. The funeral will take place from the home of Mrs. Simon, 1800 Locust street, at 2 o¹clock Friday afternoon. Interment will be made at Pittsburgh. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 1, p. 136 (1934) MRS. GRACE ELENORA MYERS STIFFLER Wife of M. H. Stiffler of 611 Fourth avenue, Lakemont, died at 3.30 o¹clock this morning at the family home. She had been ill for some time suffering from a complication of diseases. She was born on Jan 29, 1906, at Windber, a daughter of Clarence and Minnie (Kelley) Myers. Surviving are the parents, the husband and three children, Edward, Charles and Mae Louise, all at home, and two brothers, Charles and George Myers both of Altoona. She was a member of the Lakemont Bible mission. The remains will be taken to the home of her parents at 601 Fourth avenue, Lakemont, and they may be viewed after 6 o¹clock tonight. The funeral cortege will leave the home at 1.30 o¹clock Sunday afternoon with services at 2.30 o¹clock at the King church, Bedford county, in charge of Brother Ralph Jones, assisted by Rev. L. H. Glass. Interment will be made at the King cemetery. Friends and relatives are asked to please omit flowers. Obituary hand-dated 8/24/1934 Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 1, p. 136 JAMES P. SARVIS Of 1326 Fifth avenue, a retired employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad company, died at the Altoona hospital at 12.10 o¹clock this morning of a complication of diseases after having been a patient at the hospital for the past month. He was born in East Waterford, Juniata county on Nov. 9, 1868 a son of Columbus C. and Mary W. Sarvis. He had located in Altoona as a young man and retired from the railroad company service last November as a gang leader. Surviving are his wife, one brother and one sister, John B. Sarvis and Mrs. C. F. Kohl, all of the city. The body may be viewed after 6 o¹clock this evening at the Gilden funeral home where funeral services will be held at 2.30 o¹clock Friday afternoon. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery, Martinsburg. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection Vol. 1, p. 136 (1934) MRS. SARAH CHRISTINE POET Aged 87, widow of Thomas W. Poet, died at the home of a niece, Mrs. John G. Brenner, 2528 Maple avenue, at 11.20 o¹clock Saturday night. She was born on June 11, 1847, at Lebanon, a daughter of John and Magdeline (Williams) Hawk. Her husband died in 1919. Surviving are one son, Alex Marshall of Aliquippa, and one step-daughter, Mrs. Francis Prosser of the city. Mrs. Poet was a member of the First Church of God. Funeral services will be held at the Brenner home on Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 o¹clock. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 136 (1934) S. R. VANDEVANDER Who resided in Bellwood for many years, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at 5 o¹clock at Punxsutawney, where he went only recently. He was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company as a conductor on the Cresson branch. Mr. Vandevander was born in Altoona sixty-four years ago, a son of Robert and Jane Bartlebaugh Vandevander. His wife, Katherine died on Nov. 9, 1928. Surviving are one son, Walter of Altoona, one daughter, Mrs. Annie Johnson of Tyrone; one brother, Horace of Bellwood and four sisters, Mrs. W. O. Stewart and Mrs. G. C. Moffitt of Altoona, Mrs. Harry Haight of Philadelphia and Miss Laura Vandevander of Harrisburg. The deceased was a member of the Bellwood Methodist church and the B. of R. T. in this city. He was a well respected and highly esteemed resident of Bellwood for many years. Funeral services will be conducted in the Fuoss & Glass Funeral church in Bellwood on Friday afternoon at 2 o¹clock in charge of Rev. J. F. Anderson of Bellwood. Interment will be made in Logan Valley cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 136 (1934) DEATH OF A CHILD Gilbert D. Campbell, son of Gilbert and Martha (Sager) Campbell died suddenly Saturday morning at the parental home on North Tuckahoe street, Bellwood. He was born on May 21 this year. Surviving are the parents and three brothers, Samuel, Eugene and Roy at home. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o¹clock in charge of Rev. H. Paul Cox, pastor of the Church of the Brethren. Interment was made in the Logan Valley cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 11/3/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 136 SUPERINTENDENT¹S WIFE KILLED IN AUTO MISHAP CHARLEROI, Pa., Jan. 2 - Mrs. James Killiun, aged 45, wife of the superintendent of Johnstown schools, died in the Charlerol-Monessen hospital here last night from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Mrs. Myrtle B. Heiner, Mrs. Killiun¹s mother also was injured, but was reported resting fairly comfortable in the hospital today. Mrs. Killun was motoring with her husband to C(?), Pa., Mrs. Heiner¹s home, where Superintendent Killiun had been scheduled to speak, when the automobile struck a soft shoulder and plunged off the highway yesterday. Killiun, two of his children, James D. and Ruth Eleanor, and Mrs. Killiun¹s niece, Clarice Heiner, aged 16, were not hurt. Obituary hand-dated 1/1/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 136 FATAL DRINKING SPREE PITTSBURGH, Jan 2 - A New Year¹s drinking spree today had caused one death and landed one man in a hospital and another in jail. Peter Mullen, aged 2?, was held under observation in St. Francis hospital. His companion, James Meenan, aged 32, died of acute gastro enteritis, the coroner reported. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 136 (1934) RESTAURATEUR IS CALLED BY DEATH Adam Henry Kyle, aged 61, of 517 Willow avenue, well known former restaurateur of the city, was found dead in bed at his home at 6 o¹clock this morning by his wife. Mr. Kyle had been in ill health for several years, suffering from a heart condition. For the past several weeks his condition had been regarded as serious, but not immediately critical. Death apparently occurred several hours before Mrs. Kyle visited the room. Born in Germany on Jan. 24, 1873, Mr. Kyle came to Altoona with his parents, George and Margaret Kyle, as a boy, growing up in the city and residing here ever since. He first entered the restaurant business when but 16 years old and continued for a number of years, retiring some twenty years ago. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ida (Bennett) Kyle, at the home and one brother, William Kyle of Lakemont. Mrs. Kyle was a member of the First Lutheran church of the city. The body may be viewed at the Lafferty funeral home. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Obituary hand-dated 11/29/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 136 BERNARD LLOYD Well known resident of Hastings, Cambria county, and affiliated with the Chestnut Ridge Coal company, died at his home there Saturday evening at 5 o¹clock following an illness of one year. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Catherine McNelis Lloyd and two daughters, Mary and Elizabeth, and one brother and two sisters, James and Mary Lloyd of Gallitzin and Mrs. Margaret Lyon of Pittsburgh. He was a member of St. Bernard¹s Catholic church and the Knights of Columbus. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 9 o¹clock in St. Bernard¹s church and interment will be made in the church cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 136 (1934) MRS. ALLIE REIGHARD Widow of S. S. Reighard, died at her home, 2317 Broad avenue, at 2.48 o¹clock this morning of a complication of diseases after having been ill for the past three weeks. She was born at Whitesville, Jefferson county, on Feb. 1, 1859, a daughter of Dr. John H. and Susan Jane Weaver, and came to Altoona with her parents as a young woman, her father practicing his profession in the city for some years. On March 7, 1877, she was united in marriage with Samuel S. Reighard at Claysburg, where they resided for a year and then located in Altoona. Mr. Reighard died on Feb. 17, 1933, and a son George D. Reighard, died on June 20 of this year. Surviving are three sons and three daughters, J Clyde Reighard of Mo(?), (?), Mrs. Paul Weidley of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. R. P. Miller, David L. and Howard Reighard and Mrs. Charles Rice, all of the city. One sister, Mrs. May Shaw, in the home, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Mrs. Reighard was one of the oldest members of the First Lutheran church of the city, having held membership there for the past sixty-five years. She was also a member of the Women¹s Missionary society of the church. The body may be viewed at the Lafferty funeral home where funeral services will be held at 2.30 o¹clock Monday afternoon with Rev. Luke H. Rhoads, acting pastor of the First Lutheran church, officiating. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 9/6/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 107 PAUL R. IRWIN Aged 33, of 652 Walden avenue, Buffalo, N. Y., died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Irwin, 616 Eighth avenue, Juniata, at 9.25 o¹clock last night. He was born on Sept. 6, 1901, in the city, a son of William F. and Cora M. (Talhelm) Irwin, and had been employed as a brakeman on the New York Central railroad at Buffalo, N. Y., since Sept. 8, 1920. He was vice president of the Brotherhood of Railroad firemen, East Buffalo lodge, No. 21. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret (Bolton) Irwin, and three brothers, Edgar C. Irwin of McDonald, O., Ira R. and James R. Irwin, at home. Funeral services will be held at the parents¹ home at 2.30 o¹clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be made in Alto-Reste cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 9/2/34 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 107 FRANK HENRY IRVINE Well known resident of Duncansville, died yesterday afternoon at 2.45 o¹clock at his home, 911 Second avenue, that place, his death being attributed to anemia. He had been ill for the past two months and bedfast for two weeks. He was born at Newry, Pa., on Sept. 11, 1871, and was a son of James and Elizabeth (Shaw) Irvine. He became a resident of Duncansville at the age of 7 years and resided there ever since. On July 26, 1893 , at Altoona, he was united in marriage with Miss Clyde Buchanan, who survives together with seven children. Mrs. Grace Douglas and Mrs. Jane Barnes of Hollidaysburg and Mrs. Mary Haselbarth, Ruth, Alice, Frank, jr., and George, all at home. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister, William of Hollidaysburg, Ray of Philadelphia and Miss Annie Irvine of Duncansville, and by eight grand children. He was employed as a car builder helper at the westbound repair track of the Middle division at Altoona. About twenty-five years ago he met with a serious accident while at his work and was a hospital patient for twenty-two weeks. He never was in normal health since that time, although he was able to follow light duties. He was affiliated with the P. R. R. relief and the Duncansville camp of the Modern Woodmen of America. He was a Presbyterian by faith. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o¹clock at the home, with Rev. Julian Park, pastor of the Duncansville Presbyterian church officiating. Interment will follow in the Carson valley cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 4/13/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 107 FRANK C. LOWER For many years a resident of Altoona and an employe of the test department of the Pennsylvania Railroad company, died in Willow Grove, near Philadelphia, at 10.40 o¹clock last night. He was born in Philadelphia on June 20, 1855, a son of Samuel and Mary A. (VanHorn) Lower, and came to Altoona with his parents more than fifty years ago. After being employed in the local test department for many years, he was transferred more than twelve years ago to Philadelphia as an inspector, retiring from the railroad company service eight years ago. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mildred (Swigart) Lower, and one sister, Mrs. George Steward of the city. During his residence in Altoona, Mr. Lower was a member of the First Methodist church. The body will arrive in Altoona this afternoon and may be viewed after 7 o¹clock this evening at the Stevens mortuary where funeral services will be held at 3 o¹clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 107 (1934) JOHN COOPER ESHELMAN Resident of Roaring Spring, died last night at 9 o¹clock at the Nason hospital at Roaring Spring of cancer after a long illness. He was born on Dec. 20, 1868, in Piney Creek, a son of William and Elizabeth Barr Eshelman. He was the last member of his family, being survived only by a number of nieces and nephews. He was a life-long resident of the cove, living mostly in Roaring Spring and working on the farms in the cove district. He was a member of the Methodist church at Roaring Spring. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday morning at 10 o¹clock at the Rearick & Miller funeral parlors at Martinsburg in charge of Rev. Benjamin F. Shue, pastor of the Methodist church at Martinsburg. Interment will follow in the Spring Hope cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 11/6/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 107 EDWARD L. WEIL Of Philadelphia, a former resident of Altoona, died suddenly at 7.30 o¹clock last evening in a St. Petersburg, Fla. hospital, to which he was removed a few hours earlier when he suffered a heart attack while in the city on business. Mr. Weil was born in Hollidaysburg, a son of Julius and Lena Weil, and became a resident of Altoona as a young man. For about thirty years he was engaged in the wholesale cigar business in the city, moving to Philadelphia some years ago and continuing his cigar business there until about five years ago, when he retired. Surviving are two sisters and one brother, Miss Bertha, Miss Caroline and William Weil, all of the city. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 107 (1934) MRS. CARRIE EMMA WILSON Widow of W. A. Wilson, died at 1.50 o¹clock this morning at the home of her son, H. C. Wilson, 100 Seventh avenue, Juniata. Death resulted from complications. Deceased was born at Port Royal, Pa., on May 17, 1864, a daughter of Hugh and Jane McMeen, both deceased. She had resided in Juniata for many years but following her husband¹s retirement from the Pennsylvania railroad the couple took up their residence in Mifflintown. She was visiting at her son¹s home in Juniata when fatally stricken. her husband died on Dec. 13, 1925 in Mifflintown. Surviving are one daughter and three sons as follows: Mrs. Mahlin C. Gliss of Mifflintown, H. C. Wilson, Ralph Wilson and Laird Wilson, all of Juniata. She also leaves eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Martha Ritzman and Mrs. Anna Guss of North Dakota and Mrs. Margretta Stimmel of Port Royal, Pa.; one half-sister, Mrs. Rose Jackson, and a half-brother, Harry McMeen, both of Akron, O. Deceased was a member of the Mifflintown Lutheran church, Mrs. Ketter¹s Bible class and the Mifflintown Eastern Star. Brief funeral services will be conducted by the son¹s home, 100 Seventh avenue, Juniata, at 8 o¹clock Saturday evening, in charge of Rev. Paul. L. Foulk. The body will conveyed to the daughter¹s home in Mifflintown Sunday morning. Further services will be conducted at 2.30 Monday afternoon at the daughter¹s home. Interment will be made in Church Hill cemetery, Port Royal. The body may be viewed today and tomorrow at the son¹s home in Juniata. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 107 (1934) MRS. CLARA B. OSWALT Widow of Henry I. Oswalt and a former resident of Altoona, died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. O. Molloy of Strafford, at 9 o¹clock yesterday morning. She was 74 years old. Surviving are two sons and one daughter, Henry Oswalt of Louisiana, Walter L. Oswalt of the city and Mrs. Molloy of Strafford. The body will arrive in Altoona at 2.45 o¹clock tomorrow afternoon and may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary where funeral services will be held in the memorial chapel at 2 o¹clock Monday afternoon. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 107 (1934) FREDERICK J. SCHRADER Of 1807 Fifth street, died at the Altoona hospital at 12.30 o¹clock noon yesterday of a complication of diseases after an extended illness. He was born at Hollidaysburg on Jan 5, 1877, a son of Frederick J. and Mary Schrader, and was employed in the Fourth Street shops of the Altoona works. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen (Socie) Schrader, three sons and one daughter, Frank H. Schrader of Hollidaysburg, Joseph G. and Mrs. Anna Houseman of the city, and Frederick R. at home; five grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters, Charles Schrader of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. Thrace Kunkle of Philipsburg, Mrs. Barbara Hartman, Frank J. and John J. Schrader of the city. Mr. Schrader was a member of St. Theresa Catholic church where funeral services will be held Thursday morning with requiem mass at 9 o¹clock. Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 137 (1933-34) DEATH OF A CHILD Melvin Ray Keith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Keith, died at the parental home in Van Ormer last night at10 o¹clock, death being attributed to a complication of illnesses. He was born on Aug. 5, 1931, and is survived by the parents and these brothers and sisters: June, Marjorie, Laverne, Boyd, Jack and Robert, all at home. Funeral services will be conducted in the Penecostal church at Hollentown, Sunday afternoon at 2 o¹clock, in charge of Rev. E. Douglass. Interment will be made in the Pleasant Hill cemetery at Glasgow. Obituary hand-dated 1/2/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 137 MRS. REBECCA (ALLEN) BLACK Widow of John H. Black and a lifelong resident of Pleasantville and Schellsburg, Bedford county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Mowry, at New Buena Vista on Saturday morning at 4 o¹clock, death following a brief illness attributed to pneumonia. She was born in West St. Clair township on Feb. 24, 1815, a daughter of Elial and Barbara (Walker) Allen, and was united in marriage with Mr. Black on February, 1878. He died some years ago. Surviving are these children: Adam Black of Chicago, Mrs. Mowry, at whose home she died, and Mrs. Arthur Colvin of Schellsburg, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and one sister Mrs. (?) Cox of Johnstown. She was a member of the Lutheran church at Schellsburg and was devoted to the church and her home and in recent years had read the New Testament through the eighth time. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2.30 o¹clock and interment was made in the Schellsburg cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 3/10/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 137 MRS. MYRTLE ELSIE EVANS Wife of Postmaster Benjamin F. Evans of Hopewell, Bedford county, died at her home there last night at 11.30 o¹clock, death being attributed to a complication of ailments. She was born in Providence township, Bedford county on Dec. 22, 1875, a daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Ritchey Manspeaker, both now deceased, and was united in marriage with Mr. Evans on March 25, 1901, who survives, with the following children: Bruce Evans of Everett, Grace and Margaret Evans, and Walter Evans, at home. These sisters and brother survive: Mrs. Martha Lister and Mrs. Catherine Salkeld of Altoona, Mrs. Mary Kauffman of Whittaker, Pa., and Charles Manspeaker of Goldsboro, Md., and two grandchildren. She was a member of the Lutheran church. Funeral services will be conducted in the Methodist church in Hopewell Monday afternoon at 3 o¹clock and interment will be made in the Hopewell cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 12/8/1933 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 137 EXPIRES IN PITTSBURGH CARROLLTOWN, Feb. 9 - Sister M. Philomena, order of St. Benedict, died at Pittsburgh and her funeral was conducted from her convent chapel on Thursday morning, with interment in the sisters¹ burial plot, Pittsburgh. The deceased was the daughter of the late Jacob and Helena Yahner of near St. Lawrence. Sister Philomena¹s name in the world was Miss Anna Yahner. She spent a number of years as a religious. Many relatives survive in north Cambria county. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p 137 (1933-34) JOHN STEWART HYLE Brother of D. S. Hyle of Williamsburg, R. D. No. 1, died suddenly at his home in Mars, Pa., Saturday evening, Aug. 18, death being attributed to a heart attack. He was born at the Hyle farm in Canoe valley on Sept. 13, 1845. Mr. Hyle was a son of George and Emma Stewart Hyle, both deceased. He was twice married, his first wife being Mrs. Mary Brown of Stately, Pa., who preceded him to the grave twenty years ago. He then married Mrs. Minnie Nichols of Mars, who survives, with his brother, D. S. Hyle, and two nephews and one niece, A. F. Hyle and Mrs. W. M. Royer of Hollidaysburg, R. D. No. 2, and Fluke Slagle of Rochester, PA. He was a member of the Presbyterian church at Mars. Private funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 21 at 2.30 o¹clock. Interment was made in the cemetery at Mars. Local relatives attended the services as also did Samuel Hyle of Duncansville. Obituary hand-dated 8/18/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 137 MRS. GERTRUDE HAWN WOLF Wife of George C. Wolf of 512 Harrison avenue, died at her home at 8.30 o¹clock last night of pneumonia after having been ill for the past week. She was born in the city on June 10, 1901, a daughter of William J. and Lettie (Nixdorf) Hawn. Surviving are her husband, one son and one daughter, George C., jr., and Lenora Gertrude, both at home: six sisters and two brothers, Mrs. John Bookhammer, Mrs. Crist Leslie and Mrs. Thomas Bloom, all of the city, Mrs. Richard Wallace of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Della Woodring of New Jersey, Mrs. Jewell Eisenbrand of Philadelphia, George and Charles Hawn, both of the city. Mrs. Wolf was a member of the Grace United Brethren Sunday school. Funeral services will be held at 2.30 o¹clock Friday afternoon at the home. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 137 MRS. HATTIE D. REYNOLDS Of 2011 Maple avenue, died at 7 o¹clock last evening after a short illness. She was born at Danville and was a member of the Danville Episcopal church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Cornella R. North; one granddaughter, Mrs. Stewart McMurtrie Haller and one great-granddaughter, Stewart North Haller. The body may be viewed at the Lafferty funeral home where funeral services will be held at 2 o¹clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 137 (1933-34) MRS. FANNIE A. WHITE Widow of S. David White, died this morning at 9.30 o¹clock at her home at 507 1/2 Mulberry street, Hollidaysburg, death following an illness of several weeks. She was born at Beaver Dams, Blair county, on Jan. 28, 1869, the daughter of Daniel and Ellen (Taylor) Noel, and was united in marriage with Mr. White on March 23, 1898, who died on Nov. 3, 1917. She was a member of the First Baptist H. Nelson Bible class and the Rebekahs lodge in Hollidaysburg. Surviving are two sons, Warren L. White of Philadelphia, and Howard C. White at home. Two sisters and two brothers also survive, Mrs. Henry Maddock and Mrs. Ella Blackstone, both of Altoona, John Noel of Tyrone and David Noel of Gallitzin. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Friday afternoon at 2.30 o¹clock in charge of the pastor Rev. J. S. Bromer, D. D. Interment will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery in Hollidaysburg. Obituary hand-dated 12/5/1933 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, p. 137 MRS. CLARISSA REESE DIES BELLEFONTE, Dec. 6 - Mrs. Clarissa Reese, widow of A. W. Reese, died at her home in Port Matilda Tuesday morning at 8.15 o¹clock of infirmities incident to advanced age. She was a daughter of George and Hester Hoover and was born in Union township, Centre county, eighty-two years ago. Her husband preceded her to the grave several years ago. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. John McNamara of Philadelphia, Mrs. Grace R. Williams, Mrs. W. W. Shultz and C. H. Reese of Port Matilda, Mrs. George C. Woodring and Paul Reese of Tyrone and fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Reese received her early education at Mrs. Cleaver¹s academy at Unionville and was a member of the Presbyterian church at Port Matilda for sixty years. Funeral services will be conducted at her home Thursday afternoon at 3 o¹clock in charge of the Rev. H. E. Oakwood of Milesburg. Interment will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery at Port Matilda. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 1, p. 137 (1933-1934) MRS. ANNIE PLUMMER SMITH Died at her home, 406 Twenty-first avenue, at 3 o¹clock this morning after one year¹s illness of complications. Deceased was a daughter of Henry and Anna Plummer and was born on Feb. 29, 1864, at Tyrone Forge. Her husband, M. L. Smith, died on April 29, 1929. Surviving are the following children: Elmer G, Martin R., Benjamin S., Lee P., and Edgar K. Smith, all of Altoona. She also leaves eight grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Brookhauser of Boston, Pa., Mrs. Daisy Rayman of McKeesport and Mrs. Emma Strong of Coulter, Pa., and one brother, Mortimer Plummer of McKeesport. She was a member of the Fairview Methodist church, the P. O. of A. lodge, No. 5, and the Rebekahs. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 o¹clock at the Fairview Methodist church. In charge of Rev. J. F. Stamm. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 10/2/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 J. J. FOLLER Who came to Williamsburg in 1919 from York as superintendent of the Lehigh Valley silk mill, died on Saturday shortly after noon in the University of Maryland hospital at Baltimore. Death was attributed to a complication of ailments, he having been ill since New Year¹s. Surviving are his wife and three daughters, Frances, a student at Juniata college, and Lucille and Rebecca Jan, at home. The body was taken to his former home at York where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon. Interment will be made at York. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 (1933-34) MRS. EMILY McDONOUGH Wife of Frank McDonough of 830 Seventeenth street, died at 8.30 o¹clock last night at her home after an extended illness. She was a daughter of Conrad and Sarah Ann Knepley. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Helen Weller, and one grandson, all at home. Mrs. McDonough was a member of the Temple (?) church. The body may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary where funeral services will be held at 2 o¹clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 1/7/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 DEATH OF A CHILD A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dodson of 5513 Fifth avenue at 2 a.m., Jan. 1, died at the parental home at 1:45 o¹clock Saturday afternoon. The child had been a contestant for the "first 1934 baby" honors of the city. Surviving are the parents and three brothers. Interment was made at Claysburg. Obituary hand-dated 1/6/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 DEATH OF A CHILD Linda Mae Garner, infant daughter of Guy F. and Hazel Garner, died at the parental home in Smith valley, near Cas(?) on Saturday, Oct. 20, of peritonitis following rickets. The child was born on June 11, 1933. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday, Oct. 22, in charge of Rev. George Shimer of Three Springs. Interment was made in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 10/20/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 STANTON E. BAREFOOT A farmer residing one-half mile north of New Paris, Bedford county, died on Saturday morning, at 2.30 o¹clock. He had been in failing health for several years and a stroke of paralysis was the immediate cause of his death. He was a son of William and Jenny Barclay Barefoot, who was born on Sept. 23, 1888, in Johnstown. His parents preceded him in death. He was married to Miss Rhoda Manges, who survives him, together with these children: Robert, Max, Jay and Ray Barefoot at home, and by two brothers, Barclay and Russell Barefoot, both of Windber. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 2 o¹clock with Revs. A. F. Richards and M. L. Kauffman officiating. Interment followed in the cemetery at Alum Bank. Obituary hand-dated 12/16/1933 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 JOHN E. BRUMBAUGH A resident of Woodbury township, died Sunday morning at 7 o¹clock following an illness of two weeks attributed to a complication of ailments. He was born at Clappertown on March 25, 1870, a son of Henry and Lydia Brumbaugh and was united in marriage on Feb. 16, 1918, with Clara Burket, at Hollidaysburg, the ceremony being performed by Rev. C. S. Nonemaker. Surviving are the widow, one brother and two sisters, Jacob Brumbaugh of Brooklyn, N. Y., Mrs. Hatie Anderson, residing in Virginia, and Mrs. Mamie Replogle of Martinsburg. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Williamsburg. The body was taken to the Homer Bechtel funeral home in Williamsburg where it may be viewed until the time of the funeral, which will be conducted there Tuesday afternoon at 2 o¹clock in charge of his pastor, Rev. F. J. Beyer. Interment will be made in the Beavertown cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 7/22/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 DEATH OF A CHILD Robert Storm, infant son of Charles and Gertrude (Gallagher) Storm of Patton, died at the family home at 10.50 o¹clock last night. The child was 9 months old. Surviving are the parents and one sister, Larue, at home. The funeral will be conducted Saturday with interment at St. Monica¹s cemetery, Chest Springs. Obituary hand-dated 6/7/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 EMANUEL S. CLAPPER Died at his home in Stonerstow at 10.30 o¹clock yesterday morning of complications. He was born on Jan. 21, 1866, a son of George and Priscilla Clapper. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lavina (Ward) Clapper, and five daughters and three sons as follows: Mrs. Clarence Ritche of Juniata, Mrs. Ben Hall of Yellow Creek, Chalmer and Clyde of New Enterprise, Mrs. Edgar Heeter of Hollidaysburg, Blair Clapper of Yellow Creek, Mrs. Charles Fetters of Riddlesburg and Miss Harriet Clapper of Altoona. He also leaves one brother and a sister, Thomas Clapper and Mrs. Harrison Zimmerman of Yellow Creek. Twenty-four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o¹clock, in the Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren. Interment will be made in the Steele cemetery Obituary hand-dated 10/1/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 MRS. MARY METCALF An aged resident of Fishertown, Bedford county, died Thursday morning at 3 o¹clock at the home of her nephew, Roy Griffith at Petersburg. Mrs. Metcalf had spent the past several months at the Griffith home. Mrs. Metcalf was born on Jan. 10, 1842, a daughter of John and Anna Otto Griffith, and was united in marriage with Thomas Metcalf, who died in 1886. Surviving are two sisters and one brother, Amanda of Gronsville, O., Mrs. Sarah Keagy of Woodbury and David Griffith of Wolfsburg. One brother and one sister are deceased. She was a member of the Reformed church at Fishertown since 1858. Mrs. Metcalf had resided at Fishertown and vicinity most of her life and had gone to the home of her nephew at Oserburg to spend the winter. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon, the funeral cortege leaving the Griffith home at 2 o¹clock and going to the Reformed church at Fishertown where services will be conducted by Rev. Earl Dobbs. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 2/1/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 MRS. ELIZABETH FOUST JOHNSTON Widow of A. P. W. Johnston, died at 2.25 o¹clock yesterday afternoon at the Altoona hospital of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Johnston was born in Hollidaysburg and was the daughter of Ross and Jane Foust. She was a graduate of the Shippensburg State Teachers college after which she spent two years at the University of Pennsylvania. Before her marriage she taught in the Altoona High school. She was a member of the First Baptist church. She is survived by two brothers and two sisters: James Foust of Altoona, John Foust of Huntingdon, Mrs. Lillian Plummer of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Miss Alice Foust of Harrisburg. Both funeral services and interment will be strictly private. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Obituary hand-dated 11/6/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 DEATH OF CHILDREN A daughter born to George and Anna (Long) Bromley of 209 Orchard avenue last Friday died at the home at 7 o¹clock yesterday morning. Private interment was made this morning at the Keagy cemetery, Woodbury township. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 (1933-34) MRS. SAVILLA C. TRIMBLE Aged 95, wife of Dr. John Trimble of Mifflintown, died at her home on Thursday. She was the mother of the late Mrs. Joseph O¹Neal and with a daughter, Rebecca, spent several years in Altoona some time ago. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o¹clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery of Mifflintown. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 (1933-34) MRS. JESSAMINE FRANTS EVANS Wife of Dr. Frank B. Evans, died at her home, 3000 Second avenue, at 4.30 o¹clock yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Evans was born at Lemon Place, Lancaster county, a daughter of Ezra W. and Clara (Smith) Frants. Her early life was spent in Harrisburg and Philadelphia and she was married to Dr. Frank Bruce Evans on June 12, 1901, at Harrisburg. She had been a resident of Altoona since 1906. She is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Helen G. Roth, wife of Dr. Walter G. Roth of Altoona; one granddaughter, Barbara June Roth; two sisters, Mrs. Mame Cooley of Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Owen E. Burt of Hemet, Calif., and one brother, Joseph H. Frants of Harrisburg. Mrs. Evans was a member of the Broad Avenue Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Monday afternoon at 2.30 o¹clock with the Rev. A. F. Heltman in charge. Burial will follow at the Alto-Reste. The body may be viewed at the home after 6 o¹clock this evening. Obituary no dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 (1933-34) JAMES JOSEPH PEEL Of 4005 Fifth avenue, South Altoona, died at his home at 7.30 o¹clock last evening of a heart condition with which he had been suffering for some time. He was born at Medina, N. Y., on July 7, 1875. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lulu Peel, one daughter and one son, Miss Ida and James Peel, at home, and four sisters, Mrs. Charles Tiffany of Seneca Falls, N. Y., Mrs. Daniel Lahey of Hellersville, N. Y., Mrs. John McClellan of Medina, N. Y., and Mrs. Joseph Bucrest of Vancouver, B. C. The funeral will be held Thursday morning with requiem mass at 10 o¹clock in St. Rose of Lima Catholic church. Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, pg 44 RETIRED FARMER DIES HUNTINGDON, Jan. 12. - Thomas Homer Crownover, aged 79, died at his home on Standing Stone avenue Wednesday after a lingering illness from a complication of diseases due to advanced age. He was a farmer by occupation until 1923 when he retired and moved to Huntingdon. He was a member of the Methodist church. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Miss Eloise Crownover, at home, and Mrs. James Bigelow of Lewistown. He was the last member of his family. Funeral services will be conducted from Brown funeral home tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o¹clock by Rev. E. R. Davidson of the First Methodist church. Burial will be made in the Riverview cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 1/10/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 44 MRS. MARY ANN (DICK) GRAY Died at her home in West Carroll township, Cambria county, at 5.30 o¹clock Monday evening following a long illness of complications. She was 85 years of age and is survived by the following: Ambrose Gary, her husband; Mrs. William Reed and Mrs. Silas Myers of Spangler, Mrs. Phil Seymore of Carrolltown, Mrs. Walter Weakland and Mrs. James Swope of Bakerton, Miss Mary Gray, at home, daughters, and Walter and Russell Gray, sons, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Gray were married at St. Benedict¹s Catholic church, Carrolltown, fifty-one years ago. Funeral services will be conducted from St. Benedict¹s Catholic church at 9 o¹clock Friday morning with a requiem high mass before interment in the church cemetery. Members of the Rosary society, of which the deceased was a member, will attend the obsequies. Obituary hand-dated 12/17/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 92 DEATH OF CHILDREN Ralph Dale Apple, infant son of Joseph and Lenora (Spacht) Apple of 622 Tenth avenue, Juniata, died at the parental home at 7 o¹clock yesterday morning. The child was born on Aug. 12, 1934. Surviving are the parents, one brother and one sister, Eugene Floyd and Donna. He was a member of the Juniata United Brethren church cradle roll. Funeral services will be held at the home at 10.30 o¹clock tomorrow morning. Interment will be made in Grandview cemetery. Donald Eugene Mock, son of John R. and Elsie (Beach) Mock of Curryville, died at the parental home at 10 o¹clock Saturday morning of a complication of ailments. he was born on Feb. 9, 1928, and attended the Woodbury Consolidated school and the Curryville Church of the Brethren Sunday school. Surviving are the parents, five sisters and two brothers, Helen, a teacher of music in the Antis schools; Mary, Gladys, John Elwood, Richard, Marjorie and Peggy Ann. Funeral services were held in the Curryville United Brethren church this afternoon. Interment was made in Fairview cemetery, Martinsburg. Obituary hand-dated 1/12/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 92 CLARK W. ACKERMAN Brother of A. C. (Bert) and P. W. Ackerman of the city, died early Saturday morning at Tuckertown, N. J., as the result of an automobile accident Friday evening. He conducted a gasoline station between Tuckertown and New Gretna, N. J. Details of the accident have not been received by the local brothers. Mr. Ackerman was born in Westmoreland county. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Hannah Ackerman, four brothers and three sisters, George M. Ackerman of Los Angeles, Calif., John L. Ackerman, burgess of Latrobe, Howard Ackerman of Greensburg, P. W. and A. C. Ackerman of the city, Mrs. Ida Huber of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Nora Snyder of Wilkinsburg and Mrs. Omar Wellshons of Latrobe. Funeral services will be held at Tuckertown at 2 o¹clock tomorrow afternoon, the local brothers leaving Altoona this afternoon for Tuckertown. Interment will be made in Tuckertown. Obituary hand-dated 12/15/1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 92 J. J. KELLY Aged 68, of 1300 Seventh avenue, died at his home at 10.45 o¹clock yesterday morning as the result of a stroke suffered last Thursday morning. He was born on Oct. 1, 1866, at Bellefonte, a son of James and Bridget (Bailey) Kelly and was united in marriage with Miss Ella Quinlan, residing in Altoona for a number of years. Surviving are one daughter, Miss Adelaid, at home, three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Sally McCoy of Bellefonte, Mrs. Ruth Strawmyer, Mrs. Margaret Sprankle and Michael Kelly of the city. Mr. Kelly was employed as a machinist helper in the Altoona works. The body may be viewed at the Hickey funeral home. The funeral will be held in Mt. Carmel Catholic church with requiem mass at 9 o¹clock Wednesday morning. Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 1/27/35 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 92 DEATH OF A CHILD Howard Eugene McCaulley, infant son of B. F. and Margaret (Markel) McCaulley of Bellwood, died at the parental home at 6.30 o¹clock Thursday evening. The child was but 1 day old. Surviving are the parents and the following brothers and sisters: Paul of Altoona, Mrs. Catherine Wilt of Greenwood, Cecil of Honolulu, Fred, Edwin, Vincent, Robert, Helen, Betty, Evelyn and Irene, all at home. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. Interment was made in Logan Valley cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 1/17/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 92 MRS. CATHERINE BUOYMASTER Wife of G. T. Buoymaster, died at her home, 3301 Broad avenue, at 12.30 o¹clock yesterday noon. Death was due to an attack of pneumonia with which she was stricken three days ago. She was born in Frankstown, the daughter of John and Ellen McNamara, and was 46 years old on July 5, last. The husband, mother and two brothers and two sisters survive as follows: John A. and Thomas McNamara, Mrs. Joseph a Kohler and Mrs. David Rabold, all of this city. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes church. Obituary hand-dated 1/9/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 92 Funeral Notices The funeral of Mrs. Catherine Buoymaster of 3301 Broad avenue will be held Saturday morning with requiem mass at 9 o¹clock in Our Lady of Lourdes church. Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home. In addition to her husband, brother and sisters, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Ellen McNamara. Obituary hand-dated 1/9/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 92 KILLED FOR INSURANCE CHICAGO, Dec. 26. - Police announced today that George Ericksen, restaurant operator, was killed in ambush for his $2,500 life insurance. They claimed to have a confession from James Senese, aged 19, who is alleged to have killed Ericksen Saturday. Ericksen, police said, named a third person as instigator. Obituary hand-dated 1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 92 CRUSHED TO DEATH JERSEY SHORE, Dec. 26. - Mrs. W. J. Sheedle, aged 64, Jersey Shore, was crushed to death when the automobile driven by her husband went over an embankment near here. Obituary hand-dated 1934 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 92 DEATH OF A CHILD Ella May Lloyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Lloyd of Broad avenue extension, near Sugar run, died at 11.04 o¹clock this morning at the Altoona hospital. The child was admitted to the institution on Jan. 28. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 92 (1934-35) Funeral Notices Private funeral services for Ella May Lloyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin S. Lloyd of the Sugar run road, will be held at the parental home at 2.30 o¹clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Alto-Reste cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 9 (1934-35) CRESSON MAN¹S FATHER DIES IN NATIVE LAND CRESSON, Jan 19. - Word was received in Cresson yesterday by Guiseppi Vassalotti of 509 Second street, well known local cobbler, of the sudden death of his father, Luigi Vassalotti, aged 73, which occurred in Ricca, Italy, on Jan. 11. Bronchitis was given as the cause of the death. In addition to his son at this place, other survivors are Patsy Vassalotti, formerly associated with his brother in the shoemaking business at Cresson, now located in Akron, O., and Carlo Vassalotti of Ricca, Italy and one brother, Antonio Vassalotti of the old country, and eleven grandchildren. He was born in Ricca, Italy on Dec. 3, 1861, a son of Donato and Lucia (Kreboni) Vassalotti and pursued farming his entire life. His wife preceded him to the grave several years ago. The obsequies were conducted in Ricca last Tuesday. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 92 (1934-35) MRS. ALICE DURBAN One of the oldest residents of Cambria county, died at her home in Clearfield township on Friday. She was 90 years of age. The deceased was born in Chest Springs. Surviving are these children; Medar of St. Augustine, Philip of Colorado, Louis of Passaic, N. J., Matthew of West Virginia, Mrs. Joseph Long of Chest township, Mrs. Rachel Mannion of Patton, Mrs. Sarah Davis and Mrs. Martin Storm of Clearfield township. Other survivors are thirty-six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at 9 o¹clock Monday morning at St. Augustine Catholic church, St. Augustine, with interment in the adjoining burial ground. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 92 (1934-35) MRS. ELLA (PATRICK) MARTIN Widow of the late David L. Martin, formerly of Glen Campbell, died at the home of a son, James B. Martin, of 912 Fifty-fifth street, Sunday evening at 6.50 o¹clock She was survived by the following children: James of Altoona, Robert of Indiana, Pa., Mrs. G. L. Ballentine of Charleston, W. Va., Mrs. C. F. Overcash of Dormont, Pa., and Lawrence of Cleveland, O. Two sisters and a brother also survive, Mrs. R. L. Farnesworth of Detroit, Miss Sarah E. Patrick of Portland, Ore., and Andrew R. Patrick of Altoona. The funeral will be held in the Presbyterian church in Glen Campbell Wednesday afternoon at 2 o¹clock followed by interment in Burnside cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, p. 92 (1934-35) *