OBIT: Minnie B. (ECKELS) LINK, 1948, Altoona, 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/ _________________________________________ MRS. MINNIE B. LINK Of 414 First avenue, died at her home this morning after a lengthy illness. She was born May 27, 1888, in Altoona, a daughter of John and Clara (Treese) Eckels and was married to Joseph S. Link. She was a member of the Second Avenue Evangelical United Brethren church, Good Cheer Bible class and the Women's Society for World Service. Surviving are her husband, a son, Paul A. of Hollidaysburg; a daughter, Mrs. Edward A. Young of East McKeesport; two brothers, John and Herman, both of Altoona; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Gach of Altoona and Mrs. R. W. Jordan of Greensburg, and two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the home after 7 o'clock this evening. Altoona Mirror, Wednesday, July 21, 1948, page 18 LINK - Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie B. Link of 414 First avenue, will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. Max M. Houser. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Friends will be received at the home after 7 o'clock this evening. Altoona Mirror, Wednesday, July 21, 1948, page 15