OBIT: Susanna M. (WERTZ) ROBISON, 1919, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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SUSANAH MARGARET ROBINSON,

Widow of Abraham Robinson, an aged and highly esteemed resident, died 
last night at 1 o'clock of a complication of diseases, at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Orlando Traugh on South Montgomery street. The 
deceased was born Sept. 3, 1824 in Blair Township and was in her 95th 
year. Despite her advanced years Mrs. Robinson was possessed of all her 
faculties, and was truly remarkable for her years. She was a lifelong 
and consistent member of the Lutheran church. Her husband preceded her 
to the grave many years ago. She is survived by one son and one 
daughter, Samuel Robinson of Altoona and Mrs. John W. Schell of 
Pittsburgh; also by thirty-three grand-children, sixty-four great 
grandchildren and one great great grandchild. The remains will be taken 
to the residence of her grandson, Ernest Robinson, 518 Blair street, 
where the funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon. Interment 
will be made in the Geeseytown cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., July 1, 1919

WAS A REMARKABLE OLD LADY
Mrs. Susanna M. Robinson of Hollidaysburg Possessed Keen Memory.

   Funeral services for the late Mrs. Susanna Margaret Robinson of 
Hollidaysburg will be conducted at the residence of her grandson, 
Ernest Robinson of 518 Blair street, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. 
Interment will be made in the Geeseytown cemetery.
   The aged lady, who was in the 95th year of her age, had returned 
from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Schell of Pittsburgh, on 
June 22. She was taken ill last Wednesday, being in the best of health 
prior to that time. Although advanced in years her demise proved a 
profound shock to all who knew and loved the amiable old soul.
   Mrs. Robinson was the daughter of Jacob and Ruth Wertz, and was born 
on a farm in Blair township, near Loop Station, having been a resident 
of Hollidaysburg and vicinity all her life. During the past several 
years it was her custom to spend the winter months with her daughter in 
Pittsburgh, while in summer she visited relatives at and near 
Hollidaysburg.
   She was a most remarkable old lady in many respects, retaining the 
full use of all her mental faculties all her life. She enjoyed reading 
and kept abreast of the times by reading the daily newspapers, taking 
the keenest interest in all affairs of latest moment. Her eyesight was 
excellent and her memory was remarkable.
   About a year ago, after a hard day's work in baking bread, she 
retired and the following morning was up bright and early, leaving 
unaccompanied for Pittsburgh, where she visited her daughter. It was 
not her custom to sit about the house and watch others perform the 
work. She was a tireless worker herself and took an active part in 
household duties, notwithstanding her advanced years. One of her 
pleasures while on the farm was to hunt eggs, as she did when a girl.
   Mrs. Robinson was a woman of noble character, high minded and well 
informed upon many subjects.  She was a pleasing conversationalist and 
had a very amiable disposition, which endeared her to all who had the 
pleasure of her friendship or acquaintanceship. She was an excellent 
Christian woman in all the term implies and was a consistent member of 
the Lutheran church.
   In 1843 she was united in marriage to Abraham Robinson, a prominent 
farmer and Civil war veteran, who died in 1875. She was the last of her 
family, though survived by two children, Mrs. John W. Schell of 
Pittsburgh and Samuel Robinson of Altoona, thirty-two grandchildren, 
sixty-two great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. All of 
her brothers and sister preceded her to the grave.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., July 2, 1919

Note: Mrs. Orlando Traugh was Susanna's grand-daughter, Mary E. 
(Robison) Traugh.  Also, Susanna's married name was Robison, not 
Robinson.

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