OBIT: Charles E. DEVENDER, 1900, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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CHARLES E. DEVENDER.

  At 10.50 o'clock Saturday night Charles E. Devender, died at the 
residence of his son-in-law, Harry McCartney, 1208 Sixteenth street, of 
a complication of diseases.  He had been ailing for several weeks.  
Deceased was born in Westphalia, Germany, 64 years ago.  He came to 
America in 1861 and settled in New York.  Since last July he has made 
his home in this city with his daughter, Mrs. McCartney.  He was a 
member of the Catholic church and was well known and esteemed by a 
large number of friends in this city.  He is survived by the following 
children: Mrs. Harry McCartney and Miss Gussie Devender, of Altoona; 
Mrs. D. J. O'Brien and Charles J. Devender, of New York.  The remains 
were taken to New York on eastern express last night, where the funeral 
will take place from the residence of his daughter.  Interment in 
Calvary cemetery.

Morning Tribune, Monday, January 8, 1900