OBIT: Samuel Myers McCURDY, 1919, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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SAMUEL MYERS McCURDY.

  Samuel Myers McCurdy, a retired cement contractor, died yesterday morning 
at 5:50 o'clock at his home, 2610 Sixth avenue, of a complication of 
diseases, after an illness of three years, during fourteen months of which 
period he was bedfast.  He was born on December 25, 1858, at Fort Loudon, 
Franklin county, and had resided in this city for thirty years.  Three years 
ago he retired from active business pursuits.  He was married on January 4, 
1880, in Everett, and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Margaret McCurdy, with 
the following children: Mrs. Stella Smeltzer, Mrs. Lottie Haupt, Mrs. Dora 
Fisher, Miss Pearl, John and Romig, of this city, together with several 
brothers and sisters.  The funeral announcement will be made public later.

Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, January 21, 1919, page 12

FUNERAL NOTICE

  The funeral services for Samuel M. McCurdy, of 2610 Sixth avenue, will be held 
at the house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment will be made in Rose 
Hill cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, January 22, 1919, page 10