OBIT: William J. McCARTNEY, 1930, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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WILLIAM J. MCCARTNEY,

A retired engineer died at 2:45 o'clock this morning at the family 
home, 40[?] Sixth avenue, following an illness of some time.  He was a 
son of Alfred and Barbara McCartney and was born at Lewistown on March 
20, 1857.  He is survived by his wife, Margaret McCauley McCartney and 
one sister, Mrs. Margaret Latherow of Altoona.  Also a number of nieces 
and nephews.  He attended the Methodist church.  The funeral was held 
on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Church of the Brethren
with Rev. Walter Scot Long, the pastor, in charge.  Interment will be 
made in the Logan Valley cemetery, Bellwood. 

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., March 25, 1930

  In this manner we want to thank friends who were so sympathetic and 
helpful during the illness and following the death of our husband and 
brother, William J. McCartney.  Special mention should be made of the 
floral tributes, the use of automobiles for the funeral and the 
kindness extended by Logan lodge of Odd Fellows and the friends of 
Fourth Street.
  Mrs. William J. McCartney, his wife, and Mrs. Margaret Latherow, his 
sister.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., April 1, 1930