OBIT: Mary McOMBER, 1918, former resident of Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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  Mrs. Mary McOmber, widow of Charles S. McOmber, and for many years a 
resident of Tyrone, died at her home in New Milford, Conn., at 11:30 
o'clock on Sunday evening, aged 68 years.  Death was caused by Bright's 
disease.
  Until about twenty years ago the family resided in Tyrone.  Mr. McOmber 
formerly conducted the Ward house and passed away here about twenty-six 
years ago.  Deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edgar E. Brooks, 
of New Milford, Conn., and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Watson, of Tyrone.  She 
was a faithful member of the Trinity Episcopal church.  The funeral will 
be held at New Milford, where interment will also be made.

Altoona Tribune, Tuesday morning, June 11, 1918, page 2

MRS. MARY McOMBER.

  Mrs. Mary McOmber, well known in this city, died Sunday night at 11:30 o'clock 
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Brooks, New Milford, Connecticut.  She 
was the wife of the late Charles S. McOmber, who conducted the Ward House, 
Tyrone, many years.  She was a sister of Mrs. Sarah Watson, mother of Mrs. 
Walter J. Hamor, this city, and of Mrs. Richard Beaston, Tyrone.  Funeral 
services and burial will be held at New Milford.

Altoona Tribune, Tuesday morning, June 11, 1918, page 8