OBITS: KINSEL Family, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by June Weston Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ Additions last made to file: 5/12/2021 _________________________________________ KINSEL, Anna (ANSLINGER), 1951 KINSEL, Anna Maria (MILLER), 1924 KINSEL, Annie (SOYSTER), 1955 KINSEL, Clyde W., 1956 KINSEL, David Ronald, 1945 KINSEL, Emily (STEILMAN), 1885 KINSEL, Emma J. (RIDER), 1937 KINSEL, Frederick, 1894 KINSEL, Gerald R., 1941 KINSEL, Harry, 1932 KINSEL, Harry Clarke, 1953 KINSEL, J. M., 1923 KINSEL, Jacob, 1887 KINSEL, Jacob, 1938 KINSEL, John, 1917 KINSEL, John Levi, 1890 KINSEL, Victor S., 1971 KINSEL, Viola B. (CARTER), 1947 KINSEL, Walter, 1976 KINSEL, Willie, 1891 STIFFLER, Rebecca (KINSEL), 1890 _________________________________________ MRS. ANNA (ANSLINGER) KINSEL Wife of James C. Kinsel of 617 Second avenue, died at 3.05 o'clock this morning in the Altoona hospital where she had been a patient since Dec. 15. She was born in Altoona, Dec. 12, 1894, a daughter of Robert and Rosa (Flatt) Anslinger. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Esther Dibert of the city; two granddaughters, three brothers and three sisters, Charles R. Anslinger of Sacramento, Calif., Harry J. of Washington, D. C., Edward of Altoona, Mrs. Vance Starks of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Bertha Spade of Glendale, Calif., and Mrs. Esther Drislane of Ossinniing, N. Y. A sister and brother, Mrs. Rose Myers and Robert J., jr., preceded her in death. Mrs. Kinsel was a member of the Emanuel E. U. B. church, the Philathea Bible class and Women's Missionary society. Friends will be received at the Myers funeral home after noon tomorrow. (Oak Ridge Cemetery) Altoona Mirror, December 31, 1951 _________________________________________ Mrs. Anna Maria Kinsel, Widow of John Kinsel, and on of the oldest residents of this city, died at 5.45 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home, 2310 Fourth street, aged 80 years, 4 months and 13 days. She was a native of Morrisons Cove, Bedford county, having been born there July 11, 1844, a daughter of David and Susannah Miller, long since deceased. On Thanksgiving day, 1863, she was united in marriage to John Kinsel, who preceded her to the grave, Dec. 24, 1917. The year of her marriage she came with her husband to this city and had resided here ever since. Since the death of her husband she had made her home with her only surviving daughter, Ellen E. Kinsel, supervisor of writing in the Altoona schools. Two sons, Joseph Kinsel of Los Angeles, Cal., and the Rev. Jacob Kinsel, pastor of the Albright Church of the Brethren at Roaring Spring, also survive, with seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary Replogle of New Enterprise, Mrs. Margaret Furry of Altoona, the Rev. John B. Miller of Curryville and Frank B. Miller of Prospect, O. She was a charter member of the First Church of the Brethren of this city and a consistent follower if that faith since girlhood. The funeral cortege will leave the home Thursday afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock and proceed to the First Church of the Brethren where services will be held at 3 o'clock, in charge of Rev. W. S. Long, assisted by Rev. John B. Miller. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. clipping; May 24, 1924 _________________________________________ ANNIE (SOYSTER) KINSEL Aged Eldorado Resident Dies Mrs. Annie Kinsel, widow of Rev. Jacob Kinsel of Altoona, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Runyeon of Hillside avenue and Fifty-eighth street, Eldorado, yesterday morning after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Kinsel made her home at the Runyeon's since the death of her husband in 1983. She was born at McKee Oct. 3, 1871, a daughter of Joseph and Sarah Ann (Dilling) Soyster, and was married to Jacob Kinsel Oct. 6, 1892, in Altoona by Rev. J. W. Wilt. Surviving are two sons, Walter and Victor of Altoona; three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Stone, Mrs. Runyeon and Mrs. Anna Miller, all of Altoona; one brother, Ira D. Soyster of St. Louis, Mo.; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren. Friends will be received at the Replogle funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening until Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock and thereafter at the Albright Church of the Brethren, Roaring Spring. Funeral arrangements are being made by the Miller funeral home in Martinsburg. clipping; June 17, 1955 _________________________________________ CLYDE W. KINSEL Retired Bus Driver Dies Clyde W. Kinsel, Jr., 61, of 3908 4th Ave. died at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday April 15, 1986, at 736 Shand Ave. Lakemont, after a brief illness. Mr. Kinsel retired as a bus driver from the Johnstown run with Blue & White Bus lines. Prior to that he was a guard for IPS, an independent bus driver for Hipo, a tractor trailer driver for Black Bros., a driver for the Logan Valley Transit for 12 years and a driver for the Shaeffer Store. He was born May 19, 1924, in Altoona, the son of Clyde W. and Anna C. (Thompson) Kinsel, and Oct. 13, 1945, in Altoona, married Harriet Rachel Miller. Surviving are his wife, three children: Sandra Lee Morrissey-Myers and Jody Dee of Altoona and Terry Lee of Phoenix, Ariz., and 11 grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters: Emma Clark of Crockett, Texas; Ella Blanche Miller of Pomerene, Ariz., and Louise Brooks in South America. Mr. Kinsel was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and a life member of the Blair County Chapter, Deborah Heart and Lung Association, and 14th Armored Division. He was an Army veteran of WWII, serving as a technician fifth grade corporal with the 179th Infantry Company C and 47th Tank Battalion Company A. He served in the Battle of the Bulge. He received the American Theatre campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, EAME Campaign Medal with two bronze stars and one overseas service bar. Friends will be received fro 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Broad Avenue, and noon to 2 p.m. Saturday in Faith Baptist Church. KINSEL - Services for Clyde W. Kinsel, Jr. of 3908 4th Ave. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Faith Baptist Church, by the Rev. Daniel A. Bruckman and the Rev. Sonny Witsman. Interment in Carson Valley Cemetery. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the E. Merrill Smith Funeral Home, Inc., BROAD AVENUE, and noon until time of services Saturday in the church. Altoona Mirror, April 17, 1986 _________________________________________ CLYDE W. KINSEL KINSEL - Services for Clyde W. Kinsel of 736 Shand Ave., Lakemont will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the William P. Hammer Funeral Home, Lakemont, by Pastor Henry Kulp. Interment in Carson Valley Cemetery. Friends will be received in the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. clipping; March 8, 1978 _____ DAVID RONALD KINSEL David Kinsel Loses Life on City Street On his way to attend catechetical class at the First Lutheran Church, David Ronald Kinsel, aged 9, son of Mrs. Marguerite Brown of 1900 Union avenue ran against the side of a truck on Union avenue near Eighteenth street, at 3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon and was killed. A rear wheel of the truck passed over him. The truck was operated by Charles Ulery, aged 45, of Duncansville, R. D. No. 1. The boy was pronounced dead when he was admitted to the Mercy hospital at 4 o'clock and Dr. Daniel M. Replogle, county coroner, who conducted an investigation of the tragic accident, stated that the boy suffered a fractured skull and a fracture of the jaw. The boy had left his home to go to the church and the evidence indicated that he had darted between two street cars that had stopped at the nineteenth street intersection and plunged against the front fender of the truck which is owned by Paul s. Vipond, owner of Olde Farm, Duncansville, R. D. No. 1. Investigation by the police revealed that he attempted to cross the street eighty-seven feet from the light at Union avenue and Nineteenth street, directly across from the Pennsylvania garage. The street cars were stopped at the time of the accident. Both were outbound, while the truck was inbound. David was crossing the street from his home at the time of the accident, his plans being to stop at the home of a boy friend who would accompany him in town to the church. A pupil at the Miller school, he had gone to his home and dressed for the classes at the First Lutheran school. He made his home with his grandmother and aunt and when he left the house he was eating a lollypop. He was taken to the hospital by his aunt and Paul Dillonof 1820 Eighteenth street. David Ronald Kinsel, who was popularly known among his friends as 'Mike,' was born in Altoona, May 18, 1936, a son of John and Margaret Kinsel. He is survived by his mother, his step-father Wilbur Brown, his grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Kinsel, and his great-grandmother, Mrs. Martha Smith, all of this city. He was a member of the First Lutheran church and Sunday school. Friends will be received at the home from 7 p.m. today until 10 a.m. on Thursday after which his body will be taken to the E. W. Jones funeral home. [Altoona Mirror], October 23, 1945 _________________________________________ EMILY (STEILMAN) KINSEL Tuesday morning Mrs. Jacob Kinsel died at the residence of her husband in this city of pneumonia. Although in ill health for some time past she was taken seriously ill until last Thursday when her ailment developed into the above-named disease. Then despite of medical skill and careful attendance she grew worse until death came to her and ended her sufferings. The maiden name of Mrs. Kinsel was Miss Emily Atherton Steilman, and in February of the present year she attained her 60th birthday. She was of Quaker parentage and the early years of her life were spent in Philadelphia and it was there she married to Captain George Cozzins, a sailor. Her husband dying, she in January, 1852, was married to Mr. Jacob Kinsel, she then being engaged in the dry goods business of her native city. In 1855 three years afterward, with her husband she removed to this city where she resided except for brief periods until her death. No children survive her and of her family but two remain, a brother, Mr. Peter Spielman, and a sister, Mrs. M. Shaw, both of Philadelphia. She was a consistent member of St. John's Catholic church. Altoona Tribune, December 10, 1885 _________________________________________ MRS. EMMA J. KINSEL Widow of Dr. J. M. Kinsel, died last mid-night at her home, North Third street, Bellwood, of a complication of ailments. She was born in Gatesburg, Centre county, on Feb. 25, 1861, a daughter of John and Catherine Rider. Mrs. Kinsel has resided in Bellwood for more than fifty years. She was married to Mr. Kinsel on Dec. 25, 1894, with Rev. J. B. Stine officiating. She and her husband were the builders of the famous roundhouse of cement blocks on the Mayflower plantation in Bellwood, where they resided for many years. Mrs. Kinsel was a member of the Lutheran church and a charter member of the Christian Endeavor society. Surviving are one grandchild, five step-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Smith of Maringo, Centre county. The body may be viewed at the Fouss mortuary in Bellwood after 7 o'clock this evening. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the Lutheran church in charge of pastor, Rev. R. P. Knoebel. Interment will follow in the Antis cemetery. Friends are asked to omit flowers. Altoona Mirror, January 26, 1937 _________________________________________ FREDERICK KINSEL Died at the residence of his father-in-law, Samuel Myers, in Martinsburg, Saturday morning last (3 February 1894). He was aged 34 years. He leaves a wife and one child. His remains were interred in the Martinsburg cemetery Monday morning. clipping; February 6, 1894 _________________________________________ GERALD R. KINSEL Of 1823-1/2 Thirteenth street, died at his home at 6.55 o'clock last evening. He was born in Altoona on June 16, 1910, a son of David and Sarah Louise (Myers) Kinsel. Surviving are his mother, three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Martha McManamy and Miss Margaret Kinsel, at home, Mrs. Mabel Dean of the city and Jack Kinsel. Mr. Kinsel was a member of the First Lutheran church and of the Mizpah Bible class. Friends are being received at the home. Altoona Mirror, January 15, 1941 _________________________________________ HARRY KINSEL Death Claims Harry Kinsel Retired Freight Conductor Dies As Result of Injuries Suffered In Fall Harry Kinsel, retired Pittsburg division freight conductor, residing at 2508 Eighth avenue, died at Mercy hospital at 3:14 a.m. Sunday. Death was due to complications, resulting from injuries sustained in a fall several weeks ago. Mr. Kinsel was born in this city, October 14, 1866, a son of Charles and Lucinda Wertz Kinsel, deceased. He entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad company early in life and at the time of his retirement March 1, this year, he had 48 years service with the company. Mr. Kinsel was preceded in death by his wife, in 1916. Surviving are two sons and two daughters, Charles H., and Mrs. Caroline Clark, both of Syracuse, N. Y.; Mrs. Anna Brumbaugh, this city, and William B. Kinsel, at home. Also surviving are one brother, C. E. Kinsel, and one sister, Dora Kinsel, both of Altoona. Mr. Kinsel was a member of the local lodges of the Moose and the Eagles, and the B. of R. T. The body has been removed to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Brumbaugh, 2907 Fourth avenue and may be viewed until the time of the funeral. Private funeral service will be conducted at the home at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in charge of the Rev. B. F. Waltz, pastor of the Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge cemetery. Altoona Mirror, December 27, 1932 _________________________________________ HARRY CLARKE KINSEL Harry Clarke Kinsel Of 2627 Union avenue, died at his home at 7.05 o'clock this morning. He was born in Altoona Oct. 24, 1868, a son of Jacob and Rachel (Krise) Kinsel, and was married to Miss Viola Blanche Carter May 29, 1902. Mrs. Kinsel died Aug. 28, 1947. Surviving are the following children: James C. Clyde W., Mrs. Naomi Gharett and Miss Almeda, all of Altoona, and Mrs. Verna Abrahims of Middletown, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Myra Houle of Akron, O.; nine grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. Mr. Kinsel was retired from the Pennsylvania railroad in July, 1934, as a machine inspector in the manufacturing shop, Altoona works. He was a member of the Altoona Bible church and the Men's Bible class. Friends will be received at the family home, 2627 Union avenue, after 7 o'clock tomorrow evening. Altoona Mirror, July [August?] 24, 1953 _________________________________________ J. M. KINSEL Dr. J. M. Kinsel of the "Mayflower plantation" just east of Bellwood died of apoplexy suddenly about 6 o'clock Sunday morning. Dr. Kinsel was widely known as a Civil War veteran and also had achieved local fame because of his unique home, built of cement blocks so shaped as to make the house round. For fifty-six years he had been a dentist and practically all his life had been spent in Bellwood and vicinity. Born at Seven Stars, August 15, 1845, he was a quiet young man, when he entered the United States army as a member of the 125th Pennsylvania Volunteers and served with that command at the battle of Antietam, and other important engagements. He was married twenty-eight years ago to Miss Emma Rider, who survives him, with one daughter Miss Nellie. The wife of his youth and a daughter preceded him to the grave, but her five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive. Dr. Kinsel was a member of the Lutheran church and of the Grand Army of the Republic. The best tribute to his character is that in his home and among his most intimate friends he was known as a good Christian, a kind husband and father. His friends are legion, as he is known far and near. The funeral cortege will leave his late home at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon going to the Lutheran church at Bellwood, where service will be held at 2. Interment will follow in Antis cemetery. clipping; d. correction of death date: 1/14/1921 _________________________________________ JACOB KINSEL Death removed one of Altoona's oldest and best esteemed citizens last night in the person of Jacob Kinsel, Sr., who passed peacefully into his long sleep at the residence of his son, Mr. John Kinsel, No. 804 Chestnut avenue, at 9.10 o'clock. Death was the result of physical decay incident to old age, he being in his seventy-second year. For fifteen years prior to his death deceased had been an invalid, but despite this fact his Christian spirit ripened with his years, and death was a happy transition to a just reward. Since 1855 Mr. Kinsel had been a constant resident of Altoona, being employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as a machinist. His birthplace was Kitanning Point. In early years he married Miss Sarah A. Burkhart. Of the nine children with which this union was blessed two died in infancy, a third in youth, Jonathan was killed in the war and five survive, as follows: Jacob, John, Joseph, James, of Altoona, and W. H. H., of Salt Lake City, U. T., who was present at the death of his father. The mother died in 1844, and some years later Mr. Kinsel married Mrs. Emily A. Speilman, of Philadelphia, who died in 1855. Mrs. Margaret Stiffler, of Stiffler's Station, Pa, and Mrs. Magdalena Burkhurt, of Millville, are sisters of the deceased. The funeral services will be held at St. John's church, of which the deceased was long a devout member, at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow (Saturday) morning, at which Mass will be celebrated. Interment in St. John's cemetery. Altoona Times, September 16, 1887 DEATH OF JACOB KINSEL, SR. Jacob Kinsel, sr., an old and well known citizen of Altoona, died at the residence of his son, John Kinsel, 804 Chestnut avenue, at 9.10 o'clock Thursday evening. His death was not unexpected, he having been an invalid for the past fifteen years. General debility, terminating in intermittent fever, was the direct cause of his death. Mr. Kinsel was born in Huntingdon (now Blair) county, January 29, 1816, and was, at the time of his death, 71 years, 7 months and 17 days old. He was a machinist by trade, and worked in Philadelphia, fort Wayne and other places, thought he has been a permanent resident of this city for many years. He was twice married. His first wife, who was the mother of his nine children, died December 16, 1844. Of the children four preceded their father to the spirit world, two sons having given their lives in defence of the union, in the late civil war. Of the living children, John, Joseph and James, are residents of this city. William H. H. is a resident of Salt Lake city, but has been here visiting friends for more than a year. Mr. Kinsel's second wife died December 8, 1885. two sisters, Mrs. John H. Stiffler, of Stiffler's Station, and Mrs. Magdalena Burkhart, of Millville, survive him. The deceased was a consistent member of St. John's Catholic church. clipping; died September 15, 1887 _________________________________________ JACOB KINSEL Illness Fatal to Rev. Jacob Kinsel Rev. Jacob Kinsel, formerly editor of the Altoona Mirror, died at his home, 2101 Washington avenue at 4.10 o'clock Monday morning of an illness lasting several months. Rev. Kinsel was a son of John and Anna M. Kinsel and was born on July 3, 1868, in Altoona, where he had since resided with the exception of four years spent in Philadelphia. Rev. Kinsel was educated in the Altoona schools, Juniata college and in the University of Pennsylvania. He was for a number of years an employe of the Altoona Mirror, rising from office boy to foreman of the job printing department. Later he took up reporting and eventually became editor of The Mirror, a position he held for several years. About twenty-five years ago Rev. Kinsel was ordained as a minister of the Church of the Brethren. He acted for many years as pastor of the Albright church near Roaring Spring and for the past two years had served the Leamersville church. He was married on Oct. 6, 1892, to Annie Soyster, who survives together with five children, two sons, Walter and Victor, and three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Stone, Mrs. Gertrude Runyeon and Mrs. Ana Miller. He also is survived by eleven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one brother, Joseph of Los Angeles, Calif., and one sister, Ellen of Altoona. clipping; May 30, 1938 [Altoona Mirror, May 31, 1938] _________________________________________ JOHN KINSEL John Kinsel, of 806 Chestnut avenue, one of the oldest residents of the First ward, died yesterday morning at his home, of senility yesterday morning at 7:45 o'clock. He was born near Eldorado, October 28, 1833, and when quite young learned the weaving trade. He later taught school in Bedford and Blair counties. He was wedded to Miss Anna Maria Miller in Bedford county, November 28, 1863, who survives, with one brother, Joseph, of Hilltop, and these children: Jacob, Joseph, Ellen E., all of this city. He helped construct the Pennsy main line and worked as a section hand in vacation periods. He later wove rugs and carpets in the city. He had been ill for the last year and was a member of the Sixth Avenue Church of the Brethren. Private funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence. Burial in this city. clipping; December 25, 1917 _________________________________________ JOHN LEVI KINSEL John Levi, youngest son of Joseph and Rachael Kinsel, died at the residence of his parents, No. 713 Chestnut avenue, yesterday afternoon, of inflammation of the brain, after a short illness He was aged 13 years, and was a loving and dutiful son. The funeral will leave the parent's residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and precede to Fairview cemetery, where interment will be made. clipping; January 25, 1890 _________________________________________ VICTOR S. KINSEL Of 520 Park Ave., Wehnwood, was pronounced dead on arrival at Altoona Hospital at 10 a.m. today, March 5, 1971, from his home as a result of a heart attack. He was born in Altoona on June 3, 1896, a son of the Rev. Jacob and Annie (Soyster) Kinsel, married Agnes Leonard in Altoona on Jan. 9, 1924. Surviving are his wife, two children, Joseph W. of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Mae Hess of Louisville, Ky.; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a brother and two sisters, Walter, Mrs. Gertrude Runyeon and Mrs. Anna Miller of Altoona. Mr. Kinsel was a member of the Altoona Bible church, Hiram Lodge, F&AM, Altoona Consistory, Jaffa Shrine and Square and Compass club. He retired in January 1960 from the Samuel Rae shop, Hollidaysburg, after 41 years of service. Friends will be received in the Replogle Funeral Home from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 2:30 to 5 and 7b to 10 p.m. Sunday. Altoona Mirror, March 5, 1971 _________________________________________ MRS. VIOLA B. KINSEL Wife of Harry C. Kinsel of 2627 Union avenue, died at her home at 4.40 o'clock this morning. She was born at Pine Grove Mills Feb. 26, 1881, a daughter of James L. and Amanda (Hart) Carter. Surviving are her husband, the following children: Clyde of the city, Miss Aldeada and Mrs. Verna Abrahims, at home; two step children, Mrs. Naomi Gharett of Curryville and James C. Kinsel of the city; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Bessie Reighard of Reading, Mrs. Etta Shoenfelt, Mrs. Minnie Kerber, Paul and Ulysses F. Carter, all of the city, and Mrs. Maud Sutter of Irvona. Mrs. Kinsel was a member of the Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren and of the Willing Workers Bible class. Friends are being received at the home after 7 o'clock this evening. Altoona Mirror, April 28, 1947 _________________________________________ WALTER KINSEL Of 207 E. Crawford Ave., died at 9:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 1976, at Altoona Hospital where he was admitted Sept. 12, after a brief illness. Mr. Kinsel retired in July 1957 from the Altoona Post Office, parcel post, with 38 years' service. He was born March 14,1894, in Altoona, a son of Jacob and Annie (Soyster) Kinsel and was twice married, to Margaret Mock, who died April 8, 1929, and then on May 26, 1930, to Thelma R. Wighaman. Surviving are his wife, two sons, George of Thermopolis, Wyo., and Walter Robert of Reading; six grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Runyeon and Mrs. Anna Miller of Altoona. Mr. Kinsel was a charter member of the Altoona Bible Church, having served on the deacon's and financial boards of the church. He also served as secretary and treasurer of the R. B. Replogle Sunday School Class of the church, was a bus driver for the church, and was a member of the Usher's League. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employes and the local chapter of the National Association of Retired Civil Employes. He was an Army veteran, quartermaster corps, of World War I, having served in France. Friends will be received in the Warren H. Replogle Funeral Home from 3:30 to 5:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Altoona Mirror, September 18, 1976 _________________________________________ WILLIE KINSEL Willie Kinsel, Infant son of J. C. and Ella Kinsel, of 412 Chestnut avenue, died Monday, aged 9 months. Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock the remains were taken to Martinsburg for interment. clipping; August 12, 1891 _________________________________________ MRS. REBECCA KINSEL STIFFLER Died at the family residence, in Hollidaysburg, yesterday, the wife of Mr. J. H. Stiffler. She had been a paralytic for more than a year, and on Friday last received a second attack, from the effects of which she did not rally. Besides her husband she leaves behind her six sons and six daughters: Rev. James L. Stiffler, D. D., William H., pastor of Baptist church at Detroit, Mich.; J. B., who resides at Butler, Indiana, C., of Sioux Falls, Dakota; Robert, farmer in Allegheny township; Benjamin, of Altoona; Mrs. A. C. Mateer, of Stiffler Station; Mrs. Rev. W. T. Galloway, of Bloomsburg, Pa.; Mrs. G. Mitchell, of Altoona, Mrs. W. S. Chilson, of Troy, Pa., and Elizabeth N. and Emily R., who reside at home. Mrs. Stiffler was a true Christian woman and for nearly half a century was a member of the Brethren church. clipping; August 28, 1890