OBIT: John FARRELL, 1899, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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JOHN FARRELL,

An aged and respected citizen, died of diseases incident to old age at
his home, 709 Sixth avenue, shortly before 6 o'clock last evening.
The deceased was born in County Longford, Ireland, and was aged about
85 years.  He came to America when a young man.  For a number of years
he had charge of a stationary engine in a tannery near Ebensburg, but
after the death of his wife (whom he had married in the old country)
he, with his children, came to this city, residing here until his
death.  Up until six months ago, when he was taken ill, he was an
employe of the Pennsylvania railroad company car shops.  He leaves two
children - James Farrell, of 706 Fifth avenue, and Miss Ellen Farrell,
who kept house for him; also these grandchildren: May, James A., Frank
and Kate.  He was a member of St. Mark's Catholic church and the
Pennsylvania Railroad relief association.  The funeral will take place
on Monday morning at 9 o'clock, services being held in St. Mark's
church.

Altoona Mirror, Saturday, September 9, 1899, page 8