OBIT: Sarah Jane (SORRICK) RICHARDSON, 1919, South Lakemont, Blair County, PA

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MRS. SARA JANE RICHARDSON

  Mrs. Sara Jane Richardson, died at 4:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon at her 
home at Hill Top of pneumonia.  She was born on September 16, 1844 and was 
thus aged 74 years, 3 months and 10 days.  The deceased is survived by her 
husband, William Richardson and several children.  Her former home was at 
Williamsburg and her maiden name was Miss Sara Sorrick.  The funeral 
arrangements have not been made and will be announced later.

Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, January 7, 1919, page 4

MRS. SARAH RICHARDSON.

  Mrs. Sarah Jane Richardson, wife of William Richardson, died at 4:45 o'clock 
yesterday afternoon at her home, 615 Logan avenue, South Lakemont.  She had been 
in poor health for a number of years, having sustained a paralytic stroke some 
twenty-two years ago which left her an invalid.  Deceased was the son of George 
W. and Nancy Sorrick, late of Woodbury township, and was born on September 26, 
1844 near Williamsburg.  She was a devoted and consistent Christian woman, being 
a life long member of the Lutheran church.  She united with the church when 12 
years of age.  She is survived by her husband and four children: Aden S., of 
Pittsburg; Nora J., at home; Mrs. Clara Ayres, of Harrisburg, and G. Ross, of 
South Lakemont.  She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-
grandchild.  She was the oldest of five children, a sister, Mrs. Daniel Snively, 
having preceded her to the grave several years ago.  The following brothers and 
one sister survive: J. C. Sorrick, Williamsburg; A. C. Sorrick, Juniata, and 
Mrs. D. H. Rhule, Williamsburg.  The funeral arrangements will be announced 
later.

Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, January 7, 1919, page 8

FUNERAL NOTICE.

  The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Richardson, wife of William Richardson, of South 
Lakemont, will take place on Thursday afternoon, services to be conducted at the 
house at 2:30.

Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, January 8, 1919, page 10