OBIT: Sarah Ann (GRAFFUS) RENNER, 1918, Duncansville, Blair County, PA

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RENNER.

  Mrs. Sarah Ann Renner died on Friday afternoon at the home of her 
son, Joseph Renner of Duncansville, aged 67 years, after a long illness 
from uremia.  She was the daughter of Joseph and Nancy Graffus and was 
born near Allegheny Forge in which vicinity she resided practically all 
her life.  Her husband died about fourteen years ago.  Besides the son 
at whose home she died the following children survive, Mrs. Lettie 
Ressler of Duncansville, Mrs. Margaret Casner of near Roaring Spring 
and Charles of Duncansville.  She was a member of the Duncansville 
Presbyterian church, J. W. Hicks circle, No. 140, Ladies of the G.A.R., 
Pride of Blair temple, L.G.E. No. 55.  The funeral was conducted 
yesterday afternoon and interment was made in the Carson Valley 
cemetery.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Monday Morning, April 29, 1918

DUNCANSVILLE

  The funeral of Mrs. Renner, one of Duncansville's oldest and most 
respected members, was held Sunday afternoon.  Services were conducted 
by Rev. Isaac Krider.  Interment being made in Carson Valley cemetery.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday Morning, May 1, 1918