OBIT: Catherine HOWELL, 1919, formerly of Blair County, PA

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MRS. CATHERINE HOWELL.

  Mrs. Catherine Howell, widow of James Howell and a former resident 
of this city, died at the home of her daughter, Miss Fannie Howell, at 
Gallitzin at 6 o'clock last evening of diseases incident to old age 
after a short illness. Deceased was aged 80 years and had resided in 
this vicinity for a number of years.  For several years the family 
resided at Sixth avenue near Tenth street, and during that time she was 
a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic church. She had resided 
with her daughter at Gallitzin for several years.  She was a member of 
St. Patrick's church, at Gallitzin and the Third Order of St. Francis.  
By those who shared her acquaintance here she was held in the highest 
esteem.  Her husband and two children, Mrs. James Lynam and John E. 
Howell preceded her to the grave.  She is survived by four children, 
Miss Fannie Howell, with whom she resided; Mrs. John Dowling, of 
Detroit; George A. and James B. Howell, of this city.  The funeral will 
take place Monday morning, mass to be said at St. Patrick's church at 9 
o'clock. Interment in St. Patrick's cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Saturday, January 4, 1919, page 9