OBIT: George W. GROVE, 1914, native of Altoona, Blair County, PA

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  George W. Grove, brief mention of whose death appeared in Tuesday's 
issue of the Tribune, was born in this city, June 27, 1875. He was a
son of Dr. George W. Grove, a former well known practitioner of the
city, and Anna Rebecca Grove, both deceased.  He spent his childhood
in this city and in Lilly, where the family resided for a time. On
attaining manhood's estate he came to this city and for a number of
years was employed by the Pennsylvania railroad air brake shop.  Four
years ago he moved to Braddock, remaining there one year, going from
there to Philadelphia, where he resided until his death which occurred
on Monday, June 8, at 11 a.m., after a short illness. Deceased was
married on October 8, 1904, to Miss Sallie Trimble, of Birmingham, who
survives.  One child, Jean, died just one month ago.  Besides his wife
he is survived by the following sisters and brothers:  Mrs. Sarah
Rhodes, of Youngstown, O.; Mrs. James Stiffler, of Girard, O.; Mrs.
Blanche Peddicord, of McKees Rocks; Mrs. W. H. Beatty, of
Philadelphia; Charles, of Pittsburg and William, present address
unknown.  The remains were brought to this city on Tuesday afternoon,
arriving in this city at 3:20 o'clock. Funeral services were conducted
at the Stevens undertaking parlors yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Interment in Rose Hill cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Thursday, June 11, 1914