OBIT: Richard M. RONAN, 1919, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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RICHARD M. RONAN.

  Richard M. Ronan, son of Mrs. Ellen Ronan, of 2216 Eleventh avenue, 
died at St. Anthony's hospital, Denver, Col., on Saturday, March 22, 
after an illness of one month.  The young man had left Altoona on March 
11, accompanied by his sister, Miss Jennie Ronan, and R. Kenneth 
Donnelly.  Miss Ronan left Denver for home on last Tuesday, and did not 
learn of the death of her brother until arriving at Pittsburg.  His 
demise came as a shock to his relatives and friends, as word of his 
improvement after reaching the west was received here early Saturday.
  He was born in Altoona, November 3, 1899, and attended St. John's 
school, from which he was graduated in the class of 1915.  He was 
employed as a clerk in the master mechanic's office, later being 
transferred to the air brake shop.  The young man was a member of St. 
Leo's Catholic church and was affiliated with the Knights of St. 
George, Young Men's Institute, I.A. of Mechanics, and P.R.R. relief.  
Besides his mother he is survived by the following brothers and 
sisters: W. J. Ronan of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Fred J. Hover, of Bellwood 
and James M., Michael J., Thomas A., Bridget C., Sue R. and Ailien 
[sic] M., of this city.  Death has visited the family for the second 
time within three months, a sister, Miss Rose, having died December 15, 
1918.  The body is expected to arrive in this city on Tuesday and 
funeral arrangement will be announced later.

Altoona Tribune, Monday Morning, March 24, 1919

FUNERAL NOTICE.

  The body of Richard Ronan arrived in this city yesterday morning and 
was taken yesterday afternoon to the home of his mother, Mrs. Ellen 
Ronan, of 2216 Eleventh avenue, where the funeral will take place 
tomorrow morning with mass at St. Leo's Catholic church at 9 o'clock.  
Interment in Calvary cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Wednesday Morning, March 26, 1919

FUNERAL NOTICE.

  The funeral of Richard Ronan will take place from the home of his 
mother, Mrs. Ellen Ronan, 2216 Eleventh avenue, Friday morning and 
proceed to St. Leo's Catholic church where mass will be celebrated at 9 
o'clock.  Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery.  It was 
previously announced that the funeral would take place this morning.

Altoona Tribune, Thursday, March 27, 1919