OBIT: Charles C. FORNWALT, 1921, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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CHARLES C. FORNWALT,

Well known machinist of the East Altoona round house of the Pennsy, 
died on Sunday morning at 12.30 o'clock at his home, 1520 Nineteenth 
avenue, death being caused by heart disease.  He had been ill but one 
week.  He was born in Indiana county, March 14, 1863, and has been a 
resident of this city for thirty years.  He was employed as a machinist 
in the East Altoona round house and was a member of St. John's Catholic 
church, the P.R.R. Relief association and the East Altoona Floral 
Association.  He is survived by his wife and six children: John E., of 
Duncansville; Myrtle, Mrs. Joseph Duffy, Blanche, Dessie and Thomas, 
all of this city.  One brother, Elmer B. Fornwalt and the mother, Mrs. 
Minnie Fornwalt of this city, also survive.  The funeral will be held 
at St. John's Catholic church at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, followed 
by interment in Calvary cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, January 31, 1921

1920 Altoona Ward 3, Blair County census -
Charles Fornwalt, 56  
Rosie Fornwalt, 50  
Myrtle Fornwalt, 25  
Blanche Fornwalt, 17  
Dorise Fornwalt, 13  
Tom Fornwalt, 5