OBIT: George O. MARKEY, 1944, Sylvan Hills, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA

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Veteran Local Law Officer Dies at Home

  George O. Markey, aged 86, of Sylvan Hills, well known constable of 
Frankstown township for a period of thirty-one years, died at his home 
at 9 o'clock this morning after having been in failing health for the 
past two years.
  Mr. Markey was born on Brush mountain, near Hollidaysburg, on July 
19, 185*, a son of Crist and Frances (Hainley) Markey, and lived in 
that vicinity all of his life. He retired as constable in 1942. IN 
addition he was a carpenter by trade.
  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rosanna (Hanley) Markey, whom he married 
on May 20, 1883, one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Harry McMullen and 
Dave Markey of Sylvan Hills, and Harry Markey of Pleasant valley, four 
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one brother, Crist Markey 
of Sylvan Hills.
  Friends will be received at the Creamer & Van Allman funeral home, 
Hollidaysburg, after 7 o'clock this evening.

MARKEY - Funeral services for George O. Markey of Hollidaysburg, R.D., 
will be conducted at the Church of God, Lakemont, in charge of Rev. 
Beck on Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Interment in Presbyterian 
cemetery. Friends are being received at the Creamer Van Allman funeral 
home after noon today.

Altoona Mirror, November 20, 1944