OBITS: McINTOSH Family, mostly Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by April Van Heest Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _______________________________________________ McINTOSH, Benjamin, 1934 McINTOSH, Elizabeth F. (KEARNS), 1942 McINTOSH, Emmaline, 1929 McINTOSH, Frank, 1966 McINTOSH, Harry A., 1959 McINTOSH, Helen, 1977 McINTOSH, Henry, 1907 McINTOSH, James, 1896 McINTOSH, Jane, 1887 McINTOSH, Joseph R., 1942 McINTOSH, Mary E., 1909 McINTOSH, Myrtle (DIEHL), 1943 McINTOSH, Richard A., 1900 _______________________________________________ BENJAMIN MCINTOSH Scion of Pioneer Family Expires. Benjamin McIntosh, a native of Blair county and a scion of a family noted as being among the early settlers of the county, died early this week in Philadelphia where he had resided for a great many years. Mr. McIntosh was in his 94th year having been born on July 14, 1841. When the town of Newry was laid out about 1793, among the early settlers were a number of families who came from Ireland. Included among them were the McIntoshes. The deceased was one of thirteen children born to James and Jane (McConnell) McIntosh and he was the last of them to pass away. Included among his brothers were the late James McIntosh of this city, who served as county commissioner and Henry and Frank McIntosh, who throughout their adult lives were engaged in merchandising in Newry. Mr. McIntosh was employed for many years in the plant of the Baldwin Locomotive works in Philadelphia. In his later years he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. James Mull, in Philadelphia. He has a number of nephews and nieces living in this community, including Postmaster Harry McIntosh of Hollidaysburg and Mrs. Albert Schultz of this city. He was a member of the Catholic church and the funeral took place on Thursday morning. Archie Claar Obituary Collection, hand-dated December 16, 1934 _____ MRS. ELIZABETH F. MCINTOSH Widow of Joseph McIntosh, who died two months ago as a result of burn injuries, died at 5:25 o'clock this morning at the family home, 2033 Washington avenue. She was born in Altoona July 27, 1867, a daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (DeRush) Kearns. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Charlotte Yon, Mrs. Helen Douglass, Mrs. Wilhelmina Riley, Wilmer E McIntosh, Joseph L. McIntosh and Regis S. McIntosh, all of Altoona. A daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Hoffman, preceded her in death. Surviving also are seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a brother; Thomas Kearns, and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Rimer, both of Altoona. Mrs. McIntosh was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Friends are being received at the family home. McINTOSH - The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth F. McIntosh, of 2033 Washington avenue, will be held from the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament with a requiem high mass Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment will follow in Calvary cemetery. Friends are being received at the family home. Altoona Mirror, March 6, 1942 _____ MISS EMMALINE MCINTOSH Miss Emmaline McIntosh died at 5 am at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Drass, 1140 Third avenue, Duncansville. She was born September 30, 1843, a daughter of James and Jane McIntosh, Newry, and was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Newry. Surviving is one brother, Benjamin McIntosh, of Philadelphia. Funeral services will be held with requiem mass at St. Patrick's church, Newry at 9 a.m. Tuesday, followed by interment in St. Patrick's cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Drass home. Clipping hand dated December 30, 1929 _____ FRANK MCINTOSH Of 304 Oak St., Hollidaysburg, died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday in Mercy Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Newry on Feb. 25, 1887, a son of Franklin and Mary Ellen (Hughes) McIntosh. Surviving are a sister, Miss Helen of Hollidaysburg, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. McIntosh was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg, and retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in 1950 after 30 years of service. Friends will be received in the Haller Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg, after 7 p.m. today. Altoona Mirror, June 27, 1966 _____ HARRY A. MCINTOSH RETIRED POSTMASTER Hollidaysburg Former Official Expires at Home Harry A. McIntosh, 84, of 311 Clark St. Hollidaysburg, former postmaster and borough treasurer, died at his home at 3 a.m. today after a brief illness. He was born in Newry June 10, 1874 a son of Franklin and Mary Ellen (Hughes) McIntosh, and married Myrtle Diehl, who died in 1943. Mr. McIntosh was employed in a clerical capacity by the Pennsylvania Railroad for a period of 39 years. He was appointed postmaster by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933 and served for a period of 15 years until retirement. His father had served as postmaster of Newry under President Cleveland. Active in politics as a member of the Democratic Party, Mr. McIntosh served for five years as borough treasurer. He was also a musician, playing in the Newry, Hollidaysburg, Frankstown and the P.R.R. Middle Division Bands for a number of years. Mr. McIntosh was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Holy Name Society, the Maccabees and the Eagles and an honorary member of the Phoenix Fire Company, Hollidaysburg. Altoona Mirror, April 9, 1959 _____ HELEN C. McINTOSH Native of Newry Dies at Age 96 Helen C. McIntosh, 96, formerly of Hollidaysburg, died at 9:10 p.m. yesterday, May 23, 1977, at the Valley View Home, after an extended illness. Miss McIntosh was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg. She was born March 30, 1881, in Newry, a daughter of Frank and Mary (Hughes) McIntosh. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. There will be no viewing. MCINTOSH - The funeral of Miss Helen C. McIntosh formerly of Hollidaysburg, will be held with a mass of Christian burial in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg at 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Hollidaysburg. There will be no viewing. Altoona Mirror, May 24, 1977 _____ HENRY McINTOSH Henry McIntosh, a citizen of Newry and one of Blair county's oldest and best- known residents, Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at his home in Newry, of disease incident to old age after an illness of about nine days. He was born in the vicinity of Newry, 83 years ago, and resided in that community all his life. For a long period of years he conducted a general merchandise business in Newry. His wife preceded him to the grave three years ago, and he has since resided alone. Mr. McIntosh was a Democrat in politics and took a prominent part in the political movements in the country. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church at Newry, where he sang in the choir for nearly sixty years. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at St. Patrick's Church. Interment will be made in St. Patrick's cemetery. Clipping, hand-dated May 22, 1907 _____ JAMES McINTOSH James McIntosh died at his home in Altoona about 7 o'clock Monday evening of last week. He was about 70 years of age, and his death was due to general debility occasioned by his advanced years. During the war the deceased was a clerk in the service of the government. He held the office of county commissioner for nine years or three successive terms. He was a member of the Catholic church and is survived by his wife and six children. Altoona Mirror April 5, 1896 _____ MRS. JANE M'INTOSH Mrs. Jane McIntosh, relic of James McIntosh, died at her home in Newry, this county at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Her maiden name was McConnell, and she was born in Newry 1806 and lived there all her life. Her husband died 1873. Her children are Henry, Frank and Emeline, of Newry, Mrs. Tillie Rooloff of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. Amanda Conrad of Gallitzin, William of Pittsburgh, Benjamin of Philadelphia and County Commissioner James McIntosh of this city. The old lady had a stroke of paralysis some time ago, and her death was due immediately to its effects. She was a woman of great force of character and reared a family who were an honor to her. She was a devout member of the Catholic religion, and received all consolations of religion before she died. The funeral announcement will be made tomorrow. Altoona Times, July 7, 1887, Thursday morning, page 1 The funeral of Mrs. McIntosh will leave her late residence in Newry at 9:30 o'clock and proceed to St. Patrick's Church, where a high mass of requiem will be celebrated, and other services for the dead performed. Interment in the Cemetery adjoining the church. Altoona Times, July 8, 1887, Friday morning, page 4 _____ JOSEPH P. McINTOSH Burns Fatal To Former Athlete Joseph P. McIntosh of 2033 Washington avenue, Altoona works veteran and former local baseball player, died at 2:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon at Mercy hospital where he was admitted on Dec. 21, suffering from burns received when his clothing caught afire as he fell asleep in front of a stove at his home. Mr. McIntosh was born in Newry on Aug. 15, 1867, a son of James and Charlotte (Zerbe) McIntosh, and retired from the East Altoona shops in December, 1934. He was one of the organizers and a member of the original Defiance baseball team and played professional baseball for Johnstown and Altoona, usually at first base or in the outfield. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth (Kearns) McIntosh; three daughters and three sons, Mrs. Charlotte Yon, Mrs. Helen Douglass, Mrs. Wilhelmina Riley, Wilmer, Joseph and Regis, all of the city; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister and one brother, Mrs. Annie Brantlinger of Hollidaysburg and James McIntosh of Cross Keys. A daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Hoffman, died a year ago. Mr. McIntosh was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and of the Holy Name society. Friends will be received at the home after 7 o'clock this evening. McINTOSH - Funeral services for Joseph P. McIntosh will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock with requiem mass in the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Interment in Calvary cemetery. Friends are being received at the home, 2033 Washington avenue after 7 o'clock this evening. Altoona Mirror, January 10, 1942 _____ MRS. MARY E. McINTOSH An Aunt of Mrs. Matthew Dunn, Mrs. P.H. Masterson and Mrs. O.W. Boyles all of this city, died at her home at Newry yesterday afternoon at 12:45 o'clock of a complication of diseases, after an illness of several weeks. She was aged 64 and is survived by five children, Harry, John, Frank, Daisy, and Helen, all of Newry. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock and interment will be made in the Newry Cemetery. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church at that place. Altoona Mirror, Tuesday, October 5, 1909, page 12 _____ MRS. MYRTLE (DIEHL) MCINTOSH Wife of Postmaster Harry A. McIntosh of Hollidaysburg, died this morning at 1 o'clock at her home, 311 Clark street, following an illness of four weeks. She was a daughter of James and Leanna Diehl of Newry, where she was born Aug. 10, 1874. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church and of the Altar society of that church. Surviving are the husband and these sons and daughters: James J. McIntosh of Iran (Persia), Eugene McIntosh of Texas City, Tex; Fred McIntosh of Hollidaysburg, and Misses Mary and Leanna, at home. Two children are deceased, Charles McIntosh, who lost his life while in action during the first World war in September 1918, and Mrs. Eleanor McIntosh Drass. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Mary Marble of Duncansville. Friends will be received at the home after 7 o'clock this evening. MCINTOSH - The funeral of Mrs. Myrtle McIntosh of 311 Clark street, Hollidaysburg will be on Monday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's Church, Hollidaysburg. Interment in St. Patrick's cemetery, Newry. Friends will be received at the home after 7 o'clock this evening. Altoona Mirror, June 11, 1943 _____ RICHARD A. McINTOSH Richard A. McIntosh formerly of this city, but for the past eight years a resident of Philadelphia, died at his home in that city on Monday of Typhoid Fever, aged 26 years. Survived by his wife and two children. A number of relatives of the deceased from this place are attending the funeral that took place this morning. Altoona Mirror, Thursday, June 7, 1900