OBIT: George W. HELSEL, 1922, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO GEORGE W. HELSEL

  George W. Helsel, aged 64, for some time employed as an elevator 
operator at the Mateer building, died at 9.20 o'clock this morning at 
the Altoona hospital from a complication of diseases. He was admitted 
to the hospital nine weeks ago from the residence of his son, J. Earl 
Helsel of 1915 Twelfth avenue.
  The oldest son, Frank Helsel, was killed in an accident at the Blair 
Building Supply company warehouse on Jan. 31 last, the father being ill 
at the hospital at the time of the death.
  He was born at Sarah Furnace, this county, June 3, 1856, and spent 
his entire life in the county. He was twice married, his second wife 
being Miss Clara Smith, whom he wedded twenty-eight years ago. 
Surviving are the widow and the following children:  J. Earl, with whom 
he resided, Mrs. Walter Dodson of Hollidaysburg, Miss Nellie Helsel, 
Miss Mary, Miss Bertha and Cloyd Helsel, all of this city. A brother, 
Edward Helsel of Hopewell, also survives.
  He was a member of the Brethren church of Roaring Spring. The body 
will be removed to the son's home at 1915 Twelfth avenue. The interment 
will be made at Roaring Spring.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Sunday, February 26, 1922

FUNERAL NOTICE

  The funeral of George W. Helsel will take place from the home of his 
son, J. Earl Helsel, 915 Twelfth avenue, Tuesday afternoon, the cortege 
to leave the home at 1 o'clock, and go overland to the Albright church, 
Roaring Spring, where services will be held. Interment in the church 
cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Monday, February 27, 1922