OBIT: Sarah Jane HALFPENNY, 1939, Juniata, Blair County, PA

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MRS. SARAH JANE HALFPENNY

Widow of James N. Halfpenny of 410 Eighth avenue, Juniata, died at 8:30
o'clock this morning at the family home, after a week's illness
suffering from a complication of diseases.  She was born on Sept. 25,
1863, at Swengel, Union county, a daughter of Daniel and Margaret
(Hanck) Knauss.  Her husband died in 1921.  Surviving are five
children, including William R. Halfpenny of Juniata, Robert L.
Halfpenny of Meyersdale, Mrs. George Diefenbach of Williamsport and
Misses Nell and Anna Halfpenny, both at home.  One brother, Charles
Knauss of Swengel, and four grandchildren also survive.  Mrs. Halfpenny
was a member of the First Methodist church of Juniata for many years
and was affiliated with the Emanuel Bible class.  Friends will be
received at the home after noon Thursday.

Altoona Mirror, October 18, 1939, Page 18