OBIT: William C. LEONARD, 1918, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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LEONARD

  William C. Leonard died at his home, 609 Ninth street, yesterday 
evening at 7:20 o'clock, death being caused by nephritis.  He was born 
Oct. 19, 1856, and had been employed by the Pennsy as a yard conductor 
for a number of years.  He was married in 1879 to Laura Cramer, who 
survives with the following children: Mrs. B. C. Gracey of Pittsburgh, 
Bertram C. of Greenville, Ohio, Mrs. Daisy Richardson of Lakemont and 
Mrs. Donald Gearhardt of Altoona.  He is also survived by one brother, 
Samuel of Omaha, Neb., and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Smith of Utahville 
and Mrs. Lizzie Loucks of Maytown, Pa.  He was a member of the United 
Brethren church, O.R.C., lodge No. 79, K. of P., and P.R.R. Relief 
association.  The funeral announcement will be made later.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Saturday Morning, May 4, 1918

FUNERAL NOTICE.

  The funeral of W. C. Leonard will be conducted at the home this 
afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.  Interment in Rose Hill cemetery.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Monday Morning, May 6, 1918