OBIT: Anna M. McCLOSKEY, 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. ANNA M. McCLOSKEY Died at the Altoona hospital last night at 10.18 o'clock after an extended illness. Prior to her admission to the hospital, she had resided with a daughter, Mrs. Olive Curtis of 5801 Sixth avenue. She was born Aug. 26, 1864, and was the widow of David E. McCloskey. Both formerly resided in Hollidaysburg. She is survived by the following children: David A. of Philadelphia, Mrs. Olive Curtis, Mrs. Mildred Benton and Mrs. Elizabeth Housel, all of Altoona. One daughter, Mrs. Ethel Bodle, preceded her in death. In addition, eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. She was a member of the Broad Avenue Methodist church. Friends will be received at the Creamer, Van Allman & Plank funeral home. Altoona Mirror, Saturday, August 7, 1948, page 16 McCLOSKEY - Funeral services for Mrs. Annie McCloskey of 5803 Sixth avenue, Altoona, will be held at the Creamer, VanAllman and Plank funeral home Tuesday afternoon at 2.30. Interment in the Lutheran cemetery. Friends are being received at the Creamer, VanAllman and Plank funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight. Altoona Mirror, Saturday, August 7, 1948, page 13