OBIT: John F. RAINEY, 1890, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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Death of John F. Rainey.

  A telegram was received in this city last evening announcing the 
death, at Edgewood, Allegheny county, of Mr. John F. Rainey, a 
respected citizen of Altoona.  Six weeks ago Mr. Rainey went to 
Edgewood for the purpose of paying a visit to Mrs. Mary L. McGinley, 
his sister.  While there he was taken ill, and after lingering for 
several weeks died of a complication of diseases.  He was in the 72d 
year of his age.  No man was more respected in this city than was the 
deceased.  For nineteen years he had been a resident and in that time 
had endeared many to him by his admirable traits of character.  He was 
a consistent member of the First Lutheran church.  He leaves a wife and 
an adopted son - John M. Rainey - to mourn the loss of one who was ever 
true and kind.  His body will be brought to Altoona on mail express 
this evening and taken to his late home, No. 1104 Thirteenth avenue.  
The funeral will take place at 3 o'clock on Thursday afternoon.

Morning Tribune, Wednesday, October 22, 1890

Will Be Buried To-Day.

  The remains of the late John F. Rainey were brought to Altoona on 
mail express last evening from Edgewood, Allegheny county.  Mr. Rainey 
was 72 years of age on the 2d of May last and was born in Westmoreland 
county.  For many years he carried on the mercantile business at New 
Alexandria, in his native county, but was compelled to relinquish this 
occupation because of ill health.  Some eighteen or nineteen years ago 
he settled in this city.  Death found him prepared for the great change 
which must come to us all.  His funeral will take place this afternoon, 
leaving his late residence, No. 1104 Thirteenth avenue, at 2.30 o'clock 
and proceeding to the First Lutheran church where the services will be 
held.

Morning Tribune, Thursday, October 23, 1890