OBIT: Lewis R. HELSEL, 1948, formerly of Blair County, PA

Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Judy Banja

Copyright 2005.  All rights reserved.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/
_________________________________________ 

LEWIS R. HELSEL

Of McConnellstown, a former Hollidaysburg resident, died this morning
at 8.25 o'clock at Mercy hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1888, at Queen,
Bedford county, a son of Robert and Louella (Claar) Helsel. He had been
employed for 45 years by the Pennsylvania Railroad company. Surviving
are three daughters, Mrs. Marietta Miller of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. Erma
Brantner of Williamsport and Mrs. Helen L. Schmid of Altoona; one son,
Calvin of Portsmouth, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Burket of
Claysburg and Mrs. Chester Isenberg of McConnellstown, and five
brothers, Edward of Waterside, Austin of McConnellstown, Charles of
Hollidaysburg, Elmer of Altoona and William of McConnellstown. Three
brothers preceded him in death. Mr. Helsel was a member of the Church
of the Brethren of Hollidaysburg and the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Enginemen. Friends will be received at the Cramer, Van Allman & Plank
funeral home, Hollidaysburg.

Altoona Mirror, Friday, August 6, 1948, page 25

HELSEL - Funeral service for Lewis R. Helsel of McConnellstown, will be
held at the Church of the Brethren, Hollidaysburg, in charge of Rev.
Ralph S. Rarick Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.  Interment in Upper
Claar cemetery.  Friends are being received at the Cramer, VanAllman
and Plank funeral home, Hollidaysburg, after noon Saturday.

Altoona Mirror, Saturday, August 7, 1948, page 13