OBIT: Andrew S. GEIST, 1948, Martinsburg, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Michael S. Caldwell Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ ANDREW S. GEIST Of Martinsburg, died at his home at 11.40 o'clock yesterday morning. He was born Dec. 25, 1864, in Clapperstown, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Geist and married Annie Mapes, who died in 1945. Surviving are the following children: Samuel of Johnstown; John K. of Alexandria, R.D.; Mrs. Cora Kibler of South Lakemont; George of Duncansville, R.D.; Richard and Kenneth of Hollidaysburg, R.D.; Catherine, at home; Frank of Martinsburg; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Three children preceded him in death, Mrs. Florence Shoenfelt, Nelson and Charles. He was a member of the Lutheran church. Friends will be received at the home after 6 o'clock this evening. Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., May 8, 1948