OBIT: Howard M. HELSEL, 1919, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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HOWARD M. HELSEL,
 
Aged 32, a resident of Sinking Valley Road, died at the Altoona 
hospital at 1.32 o'clock this morning of diabetes and pulmonary 
tuberculosis. He was admitted to the institution on Sept. 13. Mr. 
Helsel was born at Hopewell but resided here most of his life. He is 
survived by his wife, Mrs. Frieda Helsel, two sons, Frederick and Fay, 
both at home, one brother Frank and a sister, Miss Nellie Helsel, both 
of this city. His father, George Helsel of Altoona and several half 
sisters also survive. The remains are to be taken to the home of his 
father-in-law, Philip Klobetanz of 1928 Fifteenth avenue. The funeral 
which will be private, will be held at the house at 2 o'clock Friday 
afternoon. Rev. Walter S. Long, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, 
will conduct the services and interment will be made in Rose Hill 
cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, September 18, 1919

CARDS OF THANKS.
 
We sincerely thank the relatives, friends and neighbors who so kindly 
assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and 
father; also for the beautiful floral tributes and the many automobiles 
so kindly proffered. We also desire to thank his former fellow employes 
of East Altoona for their kind remembrance.
 
MRS. HOWARD M. HELSEL AND FAMILY.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday, September 24, 1919