OBITS: GWIN Family, mostly Blair County, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Sharon McCartney Russell Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ Revised with additions, March 20, 2005 GWIN Family Obituaries GWIN, Amanda Bell (KOPP), 1943 GWIN, Celia (COX), 1961 GWIN, Charles D., 1942 GWIN, Clara Edyth (DERMENT), 1939 GWIN, Clifford, 1973 GWIN, Dorothy (McCLAIN), 1969 GWIN, Ethel A., 1970 GWIN, Florence M., 1944 GWIN, George, 1914 GWIN, James A., 1948 GWIN, James L., 1935 GWIN, James L., 1945 GWIN, John D., 1936 GWIN, John L., 1935 GWIN, Lewis, 1863 GWIN, Margaret J., 1934 GWIN, Mary Edna, 1972 GWIN, May F., 1976 GWIN, Mildred (BLACK), 1998 GWIN, Ralph L., 1973 GWIN, Russell L., 1947 GWINN, Emma Grace, 1946 GWINN, Jack S., 1947 GWYNN, Virginia (DICKEY), 1946 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AMANDA BELL GWIN Died at the home of her son, Clifford C. Gwin, 123 Fifth avenue, Juniata Sunday evening after two days illness following a stroke. She spent the last seven years of her life with her daughter in State College and previous to this period spent many years in Altoona. She was born Jan. 10, 1862, at Cherry Tree, the daughter of Andrew and Martha (Kinn) Kopp and married Michael L. Gwin, who died in 1912. Surviving are four children, Clifford C. of the city, Russell of State College, Ralph L. of Altoona and Mrs. Martha Shomberg of State College; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers, Harry Kopp of Philadelphia and Yocum Kopp of Altoona and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Miller of Altoona. Mrs. Gwin was a member of the Fairview Methodist Church for many years. Interment in Rosehill. Claar 1943, CO34, Page 73, March 21, 1943; Altoona Mirror, March 22, 1943 _________________________________________ CELIA GWIN Mrs. Celia (Cox) Gwin of 123 5th Ave., Juniata, died at 2:10 pm Sunday at Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Riggles Gap on Nov. 22, 1886, a daughter of Martine and Martha (Mathes) Cox, and on Dec. 23, 1908 married Clifford C. Gwin in Juniata. Surviving are her husband, two children, Mrs. Helen McClarren of Juniata and Clifford Leroy of Bellemead, two grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Stonebraker of Juniata. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, LLL, Bible Class, Women's Auxiliary of the Hollidaysburg Lutheran Home, and the United Lutheran Church Women. Friends are being received at the Saleme Funeral Home, Juniata Courtesy of Annie Whiteman, PABLAIR RootsWeb, d. 24 Dec 1961 _________________________________________ CHARLES D. GWIN Charles D. Gwin age 46 was found dead in his home in Cresson, funeral services will be held at the Norman P. Casher Funeral Home. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery in Altoona. Cresson Post 238, American Legion will have charge of the funeral services. The deceased was born January 10, 1896. He is survived by his Mother, Mrs. Virginia Gwin, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Coleman and Mrs. Francis Miller, all of Everett, Wash. His father and three brothers preceded him in death. Mr. Gwin served with the A. E. F. during World War I. Claar Page 15 1942, d. 27 November 1942 _________________________________________ CLARA E. GWIN Mrs. Clara Edyth Gwin of Altoona, RFD 1, Wehnwood died Feb. 19, 1939 at Mercy Hospital, Altoona. Born at Spruce Creek, September 17, 1873, she was the daughter of George and Barbara (Houser) De Armutt. Members of the family include the husband, James Gwin, one son, James S. Gwin of Pittsburg, one grandson, James Edward Gwin, one brother, James DeArmutt of Portage, and two sisters, Mrs. John Foster of Johnstown and Mrs. Samuel Frederick of Wehnwood. Mrs. Gwin was a member of the Wehnwood United Brethren church. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Fisher at the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home. Claar C013 Page 185 1939, d. 19 February 1939 _________________________________________ CLIFFORD GWIN Clifford Gwin, Of 212 E. Lee Ave., died at 4:30 pm Saturday, Feb 24, 1973, after an extended illness. He was born July 2, 1882, in Altoona, a son of Michael L. and Belle (Kopp) Gwin, and married Celia Cox who preceded him in death. Surviving are two children, Mrs. Helen McClarren and Clifford L. of Altoona; two grandchildren, two great- grandchildren, and a brother, Ralph of Princeton, N. J.. Mr. Gwin was a retired storehouse clerk for the PRR, retiring Oct 14, 1949. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Juniata, and Mountain Lode, F&AM. Friends will be received in the Saleme Funeral Home, Juniata from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today and after 10 am tomorrow. Courtesy of Annie Whiteman, PABLAIR RootsWeb, Feb 24, 1973 _________________________________________ DOROTHY GWIN A native of Altoona, residing at 221 Bailey Road, Rosemont, died in the Bryn Mawr Hospital Saturday, after a brief illness. She was born March 30, 1911, a daughter of Charles and Marie (Ronan) McClain, and married Robert S. Gwin. Surviving are her husband, a son, Robert Jr. of Rosemont and seven brothers and sisters; William, Charles, Mrs. Madolyn Bromall and Mrs. Vivian Mann of Altoona. Mrs. Ardele Riner of Glendale, Calif., Mrs. Lois Schilling of Levittown and Mrs. Ann C. Woomer of Ridley Park. Mrs. Gwin was a member of St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church and a graduate of Altoona High School in 1929. Friends are being received in the McConaghy Funeral Home, Ardmore today in the Stevens Mortuary tomorrow. BCGS Surname File, d. February 14, 1969; Altoona Mirror, February 22 & 24, 1969 _________________________________________ ETHEL A. GWIN Of 4205 2nd Ave., died Monday, May 25, 1970 in the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, after an extended illness. She was born in Altoona Nov. 7, 1906, a daughter of James R. and Mary (Olmes) Salmond, and married Lewis L. Gwin. Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Jack Foreman of Altoona and Mrs. William Brooke of Knoxville, Tenn., five grandchildren and a sister and brother; Mrs. Mary Dobson of Altoona, and James of Hollidaysburg. Mrs. Gwin was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church and the Womans Club. Friends will be received in the Laughlin-Carn Funeral Home tomorrow. BCGS Surname File, d. May 25, 1970; Altoona Mirror, May 27, 1970 _________________________________________ FLORENCE M. GWIN Formerly of 810 Chestnut avenue, died at the home of her brother, Harry C. Gwin 922 Twenty-second avenue, after a year's illness. She was born on the Gwin farm, near Ivyside, March 5, 1862, the daughter of Alexander and Matilda (Berry) Gwin. Surviving are two brothers: James Alexander Gwin, Juniata, and Harry Clay Gwin, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was a retired teacher in the Altoona schools and was a member of the First Presbyterian church. Friends will be received at the Hickey funeral Home. Interment in Fairview cemetery. Claar 1944, CO41, Page 17, d. June 9, 1944; Altoona Mirror, June 10, 1944 _________________________________________ GEORGE GWIN Major George Gwin Dies at Ripe Old Age Venerable citizen of Blair County, Pioneer in Juniata Gap, Soldier and Merchant, Called by death. Death called one of the most picturesque and venerable citizens of Blair county this morning, at 7:10 o'clock at the Altoona hospital when George Hallman Gwin, soldier and merchant, passed to his reward. The direct cause of his demise was a stroke sustained about [three] months ago. He was admitted to the hospital Nov 19 last year, but his condition failed to respond to expert medical treatment. His life was full of promise from his early manhood and his wonderful record in the Civil war reads like a chapter from a history of that terrible period. Three brothers fought with him side by side and laid down their lives for the north. He was wounded twice and breveted a major for gallant service. He was aged 81 years, 3 months and 20 days. Born on Reservoir Site George Hallman Gwin was born September 15, 1832, on a farm at Kittaning Point where the reservoir, is now located, and when one year of age removed with his parents, Alexander and Sarah Gwin to Juniata Gap, where his early life was spent, from 1833 to 1851. His grandfather, John Gwin was a soldier in the Revolution. As early as 1855 he was active in military affairs being a member of the Altoona Guards commanded by Captain [H]arry Wayne who was alter killer in the Civil war. He was second lieutenant in this company which saw service in the Civil war from April 18, 1861 for a three-month service being part of the Third Pennsylvania Regiment, Company [B]. At the breaking out of the Civil was in April 1861 Lieutenant Gwin was engaged in the rafting business on the Susquehanna River and was away from his company when it received orders to go to the front. His office of second lieutenant was filled by the time he and his brother Crawford, reported for duty with his company at Harrisburg. Enlisted as a private, but notwithstanding, he showed the good spirit of a patriot for his country at this critical period by enlisting as a private in the same company, where he had been an officer and he carried a gun to the end of the three months service. In Sept. 1861, Captain Wayne recruited another company for three [years] service and George W. Gwin was elected second lieutenant and mustered in the service in Company F,77th Regiment. Pa Volunteers at Camp [Curtin] Harrisburg. Nov 18, 1861, his brother, Alexander Crawford Gwin was orderly sergeant of the company and was killed in action, July 11 1863, in the charge on Fort Wagner, Morris Island, SC and sleeps in an unknown grave on that island. The regiment was in active service in South Carolina from December 1861 to April 1864. Lieutenant Gwin was wounded in the battle of Pocotaligo, SC Oct 22, 1862. Captain Harry Wayne was killed in this engagement with a number of his company. In May 1864 his regiment was transferred to the army of the Potomac at White Landing Va; thence to Cold Harbor and Petersburg. Wounded at Cold Harbor In the Seven Battles of Cold Harbor he was again wounded, but remained with his regiment. At this time June 4, 1864, he was in command of a battalion of his regiment [four companies] and in the midst of a hot fire from the enemy led his command to victory. For this conduct congress conferred on him major [brevet]. He served with his regiment at the siege of Petersburg until the expiration of his enlistment Nov 18, 1864. He was honorably discharged at Harrisburg on that date. A noteworthy incident is worthy of record. His mother, Mrs. Sarah Gwin, familiarly know as Aunt sally Gwin by all her neighbors was a Christian woman of note and gave three sons to the army; George, Crawford and Maxwell Gwin, all members of the 77th regiment, Pa Volunteers. A comrade accompanied the major on his return home. It was in the evening when the major arrived in sight of his boyhood home. Seeing the light in his house, he hesitated, stopped and said to his comrade; I would rather face a Rebel battery than go in that house, for the dear old mother will ask for her darling boy who was killed and will never return. But that same God who sustained that mother was able to comfort her and she read from the old battered Bible and prayed for strength, giving thanks for the safe return of one son. Engaged in Grocery Business. The mother lived 31 years after the war, dying at the ripe age of [91] years. Maxwell Gwin died June 1, 1901. Major Gwin in [1866] engaged in the grocery business forming a partnership with Allen McCartney of Altoona. The firm, know as McCartney & Gwin conducted what was known as the National Grocery for twenty years at 1103 Eleventh Ave, next to the Altamount Hotel. Retiring from business he spent the rest of his life on the old homestead farm in Juniata Gap. d. 10 Jan 1914 _________________________________________ JAMES A. GWIN Illness Fatal To J. A. Gwinn James Alexander Gwin, aged 82, of 1006 Broadway, Juniata, retired employee of the accounting department of the Juniata shops Saturday afternoon at the Tremmel nursing home after several weeks' illness. He was born on March 1, 1866, near Roaring Spring, a son of Alexander and Matilda (Berry) Gwin, but came to Altoona with his parents as a child, growing up on the Gwin farm in Juniata gap, now the campus of Altoona Undergraduate center. Mr. Gwin retired from the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad company some years ago after 44 years of employment. He and Mrs. Gwin celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Oct. 14, 1947.Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jeannetta (Swoyer) Gwin, one son and one daughter, Charles Gwin of New Orleans, La., and Mrs. Virginia Kerr of Cuyahoga Falls, O., five grandchildren and one brother, Harry C. Gwin of the city. Mr. Gwin was a member of the Juniata Presbyterian church. Interment was made yesterday afternoon. Altoona Mirror, July 6, 1948 _________________________________________ JAMES L. GWIN James L. Gwin died after long illness, James Gwin, aged 31, nephew of James L Gwin of Juniata, Blair county, expired yesterday morning at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Lillian Estep, 422 West street, Ebensburg. The young man was a patient in an institution in Phoenix Ariz. for several months where he was admitted in hopes of regaining his health. During the fore part of the present month he sank rapidly and was returned one week ago to the residence of his sister in the Cambria county seat. He was born in Cresson on Nov. 6, 1903, a son of John L. and Virginia (Dickey) Gwin. His father, a retired Pennsylvania Railroad company engineer, preceded him to the grave on March 10.In addition to his mother, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: John Scott Gwin and Charles D. Gwin, both of Cresson and Lillian, widow of the late Thomas A. Estep of Ebensburg, and Margaret, wife of Attorney Clarence Coleman of Seattle, Wash. The body was removed early yesterday afternoon to the residence of his brother and sister in law. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott Gwin, 601 Ashcroft avenue, Cresson, to be viewed. The funeral services will be conducted at this residence at on Sunday afternoon, in charge of his pastor, Rev Albert D. Minick, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment will be made in the family plat in the Grandview cemetery. August 9, 1935 clipping _________________________________________ JAMES L. GWIN A former county surveyor, died Saturday at 514 Second street, Juniata, where he had resided since the death of his wife. Mrs. Carrie Gwin in 1939. He was born Oct. 21, 1860, in the Gwin homestead, Juniata gap, a son of James Gwin, former judge of Blair county, and Lillian (Scott) Gwin. His only survivors are a son, James M. Gwin, who is in the army, and a grandson, James Gwin of 709 Lexington avenue. Mr. Gwin was of the Presbyterian faith. Friends are received at the Mauk and Yates Funeral Home. Interment in Grandview Cemetery. Claar 1945, CO47, Page 97; d. April 7, 1945; Altoona Mirror, April 9, 1945 _________________________________________ JOHN D. GWIN Died after drinking liquor James D. Gwin, aged 21, of Broadway and Wopsononock avenue, Juniata, died at an early hour this morning, apparently of natural causes as the outcome of a spree in which he participated with two companions, Glenn Patton, aged 18 and Robert Jackson, aged 19, both residing outside the city limits on rural delivery route 1. As an outcome of the young man's death Raffaels Settemio, aged 37, of 768 Third Street, Juniata was placed under arrest this morning on the charge of violating the liquor revenue laws by Lieutenant C. O, Spencer and Sergeant C. B. Campbell of the city police department and Corporal H. C. Johnson of the state police. At 4:30 o'clock this morning Office Frank Gates saw two young men driving to the residence of Dr. C. B. Hendricks and removing a companion from the car. The officer's investigation convinced him that the man was dead, a fact that was confirmed a little while later by the physician when he made an examination. Officer Gates notified police headquarters and Corner Chester C. Rothrock was also advised. An investigation was begun at once. The companions proved to be Patton and Jackson and from them it was learned by the officers that they had purchased a quantity of liquor in Juniata and took it to Homers gap during the Fourth, where they drank it. Patton and Jackson suffered no ill effects from the liquor outside of intoxication to some extent. They informed the officers that they purchased the liquor from Settemio and the city and state police officers gave one of the boys some money and he went to the man again and made another purchase. In the meantime the officers secured a search warrant from Alderman C. E. Kepler and then they went to Settemio's home and made a search. The found approximately three gallons of what they assert is liquor. It was placed in beer bottles, and some of it hidden beneath the flooring in the man's place. Settemio was accordingly held and will be accorded a hearing later on the liquor charges. Statements from Patton and Jackson indicate that Gwin died of natural causes. Decision will be made later as to whether the case warrants holding an inquest. John D. Gwin was born at the Gwin homestead in Juniata gap on Jan. 18, 1916, and was a son of James L. and Clara E. (Dearmitt) Gwin. He is survived by his parents and one brother James, at home. He had spent fifteen months in a CCC camp and recently had been assisting his father, who is Blair county surveyor. He was a member of the Wehnwood United Brethren church. Funeral services will be conducted at the family home at Wopsononock avenue and Broadway, Juniata. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. Claar 1935, C003, Page 53; d. July 5, 1936 _________________________________________ JOHN L. GWIN Accident victim dies in hospital John L. Gwin, retired Pennsylvania Railroad company civil engineer, died last night in Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, death being attributed to traumatic pneumonia which developed following injuries received in an accident in Cresson one week ago yesterday. Mr. Gwin was crossing Frost street at the Pennsylvania railroad passenger station, stepped directly into the path of an automobile driven by Charles Miller of 608 Convent street. Mr. Gwin suffered a broken arm and other injuries. He was taken to the hospital after being treated by a Cresson physician and pneumonia developed. While Mr. Miller was exonerated from blame by the state motor patrol, Coroner Cyrus W. Davis will make a further investigation and decide weather or not to hold an inquest. Mr. Gwin was born in Altoona on Dec 28, 1860, the son of James L. and Lilyann (Scott) Gwin and was educated in the city schools and later studied civil engineering. On May 5, 1884, he entered the employ of the PA railroad as a civil engineer on the Cresson and Irvona division and retired on Aug. 1, 1930, after service of forty-six years and three months. He was a member of PRR Relief Association and of the First Presbyterian church. On April 29, 1889 he was united in marriage with Miss Virginia Dickey of Columbia, the ceremony being performed in the parsonage of the First Presbyterian church in Camden, N. J. They resided in Coalport until 1905 when they moved to their present home in the Mountain House grounds. Surviving are the wife, one brother, James L. Gwin jr. of Juniata and these children, John and Charles, both World war veterans of Cresson, Lillian, widow of Thomas Estep of Ebensburg, Mrs. Margaret Coleman of Washington state and James L. a patient in a hospital in Phoenix Ariz. and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday after at the home on Mountain House grounds and interment will be made in the Fairview cemetery in Altoona. d. March 19, 1935 _________________________________________ LEWIS GWIN In Logan township, on the 5th inst., after a short illness, Mr. LEWIS GWIN, aged 76 years, 8 months and 25 days. The subject of the above notice was born in Franklin county, Pa., and removed with his parents, when about 5 years of age, to Huntingdon (now Blair) county, where the remainder of his life was spent. He was a man of humble and quiet spirit - a man of prayer and a close student of God's Word. He professed faith in Christ, and united with the church of Hollidaysburg, about twenty-three years ago, and remained in its communion until dismissed to unite with the church of Altoona at its organization. In his old age he was nearly blind; his hearing was also much impaired. But for this loss he was greatly compensated. He could repeat a good part of the Scriptures from memory; and in this took much delight. - He trusted in God's covenant to him and his children. - He brought them up in the "nurture and admonition of the Lord," and had the blessedness of seeing them all--two sons and two daughters - members of the Church of Christ. His end was peace, for he slept in Jesus. "The chamber where the good man meets his fate is privileged beyond the common walk of virtuous life, quite on the verge of heaven." d. 1863 _________________________________________ MARGARET J. GWIN Wife of John H. Gwin of Mountaindale, Pa., died at her home of a complication of disease after a long illness. She was born in Clearfield county on Nov 9, 1865. Surviving are her husband and the following children: Howard J. Gwin of Mountaindale, Mrs. Dora Mae Hollen of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Russell Gwin at home. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: James B. McCoy of Clearfield, Mrs. Rex Keller of Pitcairn, Pa. and Mark McCewan of Johnstown Funeral services will be conducted at the home Saturday evening, in charge is Rev. E. E. Stockslager, pastor of the Lutheran church at Glasgow, Interment will follow at the Pleasant Hill cemetery, Glasglow. Source: Claar 1934, CO02, Page 38, d. September 19, 1934; Altoona Mirror, September 19, 1934 _________________________________________ MARY EDNA GWIN Age 81, of 196 Snowden Lane, Princeton, N. J., a native of Altoona, died April 3, 1972, in Princeton University Hospital after a lengthy illness. Surviving are her husband, Ralph Lewis Gwin; a daughter, Mrs. John Huehnergarth of Princeton; two grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Helen Furst of Middletown. Mrs. Gwin was a graduate of Altoona Hospital School of Nursing and Art School of Women's College in Frederick Md. She had resided in Levittown for 16 years prior to moving to Princeton two and a half years ago. Interment was made in Somerton. BCGS Surname File, d. April 3, 1972; [Altoona Mirror, April 11, 1972] _________________________________________ May F. Gwin Dead at 96 Mrs. May F. Gwin, 96, a resident of the United Presbyterian home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of 922 22nd Ave., died today, May 5, 1976 at Altoona Hospital, where she was admitted May 3. Mrs. Gwin was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, Altoona. She was a 50-year member of Altoona Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and had been active in Red Cross work in Altoona. She was born July 1, 1879 in Altoona, a daughter of Robert S. and Annie (Scott) Eichelberger, and married Harry C. Gwin on Sept. 3, 1902, in St Luke's Episcopal Church, Altoona. Mr. Gwin died in April 1953. Surviving are four children, Mrs. Mildred S. Engart of Lebanon, Lewis L. of Altoona, Robert S. of Rosemont and Harry C. Jr. of Norristown: six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mimie Knepp of King of Prussia and Ruth of Canon City, Colo. Friends will be received in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata tomorrow and Friday. Altoona Mirror, May 5, 1976 _________________________________________ Mrs. Mildred Gwin Mrs. Mildred (Black) Gwin, 80, 1779 Bellemead Drive died Nov. 19, 1998 at Altoona Hospital. She was born April 24, in Altoona, the daughter of Samuel C. and Lila (Webber) Black. She married Clifford L. Gwin Jan 3, 1942 in Winchester, Va. He died Jan 10, 1998. She retired as a school teacher from Altoona Area School District in 1975 after 36 years of service and had taught in Logan Township schools. Mrs. Gwen was a 1935 graduate of Indiana Teachers College. She was a member of Altoona Chapter of Eastern Star; Jordan Shrine, where she served as high priestess, Women's Club of Altoona, where she served as president in 1987-87 and as county president from 1989-90; Women's Auxiliary to Altoona Hospital, and American Association of Retired Persons. Mrs. Gwin had been a volunteer at Altoona Hospital since 1979. Surviving are a son, Samuel C. of Sykesville, Md., and one grandson. Friends will be received at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home. Interment at Alto-Reste Park. Altoona Mirror, November 20, 1998 _________________________________________ RALPH L. GWIN Age 83, of Snowden Lane, Princeton, N. J., died Wednesday, May 30, 1973, at Princeton Medical Center. He was born in Altoona, son of Michael and Belle Kopp Gwin. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John Huehnergrath of Princeton and two grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Mather Funeral Home, Princeton. BCGS Surname File, d. May 30, 1973; Altoona Mirror, June 2, 1973 _________________________________________ RUSSELL L. GWIN Russell L. Gwin of State College died at the Centre County Hospital Wednesday. He was born in Logan Township, Blair County (--) 31, 1855. He was the son of Michael and Belle Kopp Gwin. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. H. S. Shomby of State College and two brothers, C. C. Gwin of Juniata and R. L. Gwin of Philadelphia. He was a clerk at the Nittany Lion Inn for 15 years and was a member of the Fairview Methodist Church, Altoona, and of Mountain Lodge, No 281, Free and Accepted Masons. Friends will be received at the Mauk and Yates Funeral Home in Juniata, Rev Ralph Berk will be in charge of the service. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Claar 1947, CO61, Page 152, d. July 31, 1947 _________________________________________ EMMA GRACE GWINN Died at the home of a cousin, Mrs. L. F. Croyle of 1102 Sixteenth avenue last night after two month's illness. She was born in Pittsburgh on Sept. 8, 1880 a daughter of William W. and Ellen (Studebaker) Gwinn. Surviving are two brothers, William P. and Chester L. Gwinn of the city, several nieces and nephews. Miss Gwinn was a member of the First Methodist church. Friends will be received at the Hickey funeral home. Claar 1946, CO54, Page 32, d. February 23, 1946; Altoona Mirror February 4 [sic], 1946 _________________________________________ JACK S. GWIN A former AFL representative in this district, died yesterday morning at his El Paso, Texas home. Mr. Gwinn formerly lived at the Penn-Alto hotel for approximately a year while carrying out his duties for the AFL in this area. He suffered a stroke in February and was in the Altoona hospital until March when his son, Comld. Richard Gwinn, came to Altoona and accompanied him to Texas. Claar 1947, CO61, Page 129, d. July 24, 1947; Altoona Mirror, July 25, 1947 _________________________________________ VIRGINIA (DICKEY) GWYNN Widow of John L. Gwynn, died in Everett, Wash., presumably yesterday, according to a telegram received in Gallitzin last night. She formerly resided on the Mountain House grounds, Cresson but moved to the state of Washington in 1935. She was born Nov 6, 1874, in Glen Hope. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Clarence J. Coleman and Mrs. Francis Miller, both of Everett, Wash. There are three grandchildren, Mrs. Virginia Steele, Detroit, Mich.; Lilly Ann Estep and Donald Miller, both of Everett, Wash. Her husband and four sons, Charles, Raymond, John and James Gwynn, all of Cresson, preceded her in death. The remains will arrive in Altoona June 5. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery. Claar 1946, CO45, Page 54, d. May 31, 1946