OBIT: George S. LEVAN, 1867, Blair County, PA

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DIED.

In Altoona, Jan. 1st, 1867, George S. Levan, aged 29 years, less two
months.

A few weeks before his death, when he had strong hopes of recovery,
the deceased made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ, and was
received into full communion with his Church.  His solemn and earnest
manner was truly affecting, when he thus gave himself in body and
soul, for life and death, to his Lord and Savior, and was spiritually
strengthened by the most comfortable sacrament of his body and blood.
What a comfort to bereaved friends to see him depart at peace with
God, in humble trust that he was accepted in the beloved.  A young
wife, with four small children, mourn his untimely death.  It was
gratifying to them (and numerous friends and relatives) to witness the
unusually large concourse of sympathizing acquaintances, in attendance
at the funeral.  He was buried in the Altoona Cemetery, according to
the liturgical form of the Reformed Church, and the rites of the Odd
Fellows who were out in large numbers, and in full regalia.  The
Empire Hook and Ladder Company were also present in full force, to
testify respect for a departed member.  "Watch, for the Son of man
cometh at an hour that ye think not."

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, January 12, 1867, page 3