OBIT: Augustus Charles DEFERIE, 1918, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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TYRONE
OLD CITIZEN DIES

  Augustus Charles Deferie, one of Tyrone's best known citizens, died 
at his home on Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street Saturday morning 
at 7 o'clock of Bright's disease.  Deceased was born at Genoa, Italy, 
on May 7, 1855.  He spent part of his early life with an uncle in 
Germany and came to this country on June 24, 1879.  Prior to leaving 
his native land he served with the Italian artillery and was given a 
certificate for superior marksmanship.  He was united in marriage on 
July 16, 1881 with Miss Jennie Cuneo who survives him with the 
following sons and daughters: Mrs. Anna Cuneo of Pittsburgh, Lawrence 
of Detroit, Mich.; Lieutenant John A. of the Fifty-second United States 
infantry in France, Rose and Augustus at home.  One daughter, Mamie, 
preceded him to the grave.  Mr. Deferie came with his family to Tyrone 
in 1896 and had been most successful in business.  His high standard of 
square deal and honesty made him many fast friends here and it is with 
general regret that the community hears of his demise.  He retired from 
active business about six years ago with a good share of this world's 
good, having accumulated considerable real estate.  He was a member of 
St. Matthew's Catholic church and St. Gregory council No. 1218 Knights 
of Columbus.  Requiem mass will be said by Father Looney in St. 
Matthew's church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.  Interment will be made 
in Oak Grove cemetery.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Monday Morning, November 11, 1918