OBIT: M. Orin MICKEY, 1918, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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M. ORIN MICKEY.

  M. Orin Mickey, a well known Pittsburg division engineer residing at 504 
Twenty-fourth street, died yesterday at St. Francis hospital, Pittsburg, of 
nephritis, after a two weeks' illness.  Deceased was born at Latrobe and was 
aged about 40 years.  He was reared in that town and in 1898 he entered the 
service of the Pennsylvania Railroad company as a fireman on the Pittsburg 
division.  He was promoted to the position of engineman in 1903.  He had 
resided in this city for the past several years and was a member of the 
Methodist Episcopal church, was a devout Christian gentleman and enjoyed the 
respect and esteem of his fellow railroad men and all who shared his 
acquaintance.  He was a member of Jerry C. Burley division No. 287, 
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Knights of Pythias.  He is 
survived by his wife and these children: William J., M. Orin, Mary L., Laura 
May and Beatrice A., and by a step-daughter, Annie M. Brindle.  He is also 
survived by his mother and several brothers.  The remains will be taken to 
the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Arthur Trible, of 402 A, Middle street, 
Wilmerding.  The funeral will take place at Wilmerding, the time to be 
announced later.

Altoona Tribune, Thursday morning, August 22, 1918, page 10

FUNERAL NOTICE.

  M. O. Mickey, whose death occurred at St. Francis hospital, Pittsburg, will 
be buried from the home of his sister, Mrs. Arthur Trible, 402 A Middle 
avenue, Wilmerding, Saturday at 2:30 in the afternoon.  Church service at 
the house, followed by service of the Locomotive Engineers at the cemetery.  Interment in Grandview cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Friday morning, August 23, 1918, page 12