OBIT: Helen A. (WILLS) PERSING, 1942, Bellwood, Blair County, PA

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MRS. HELEN A. PERSING

Wife of Andrew C. Persing of 611 North Ninth street, Bellwood, died at 
the family home at 2 o'clock this morning.  She was born at Dry Gap on 
Sept. 6, 1862, a daughter of Basil and Helen (Irvin) Wills, and was 
united in marriage to Mr. Persing on May 4, 1897.  She was the last 
member of her family.  Surviving is the husband.  Mrs. Persing was a 
member of St. Joseph's Catholic church, Bellwood.  Friends will be 
received at the home.

PERSING - The funeral of Mrs. Helen Amelia Persing of 611 North Ninth 
street, Bellwood, will be held with a requiem mass at the St. Joseph's 
Catholic church, Bellwood, at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning.  Interment 
in the Bellwood cemetery.  Friends are being received at the family 
home.

Altoona Mirror, August 17, 1942