OBIT: PETER SCHIRF, 1934, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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PETER SCHIRF

Of 2--- Third avenue, a retired employe of the Altoona works, died at a local 
hospital at 1:10 o'clock yesterday afternoon of a complication of diseases 
after having been ill for some time.  He was born in Sharpsburg on Aug. 16, 
1856, a son of Jacob and Gertrude (Heller) Schirf, who resided for many years 
in Cambria county.  His wife, Mrs. Theresa (S-oltz) Schirf, died on Jan. 20 
of this year.  Surviving are five sons and two daughters, Dennis A. Schirf of 
the city, Thomas J. of Anadorka, Okla., Frank A. Schirf and Mrs. Nicholas F. 
Shank of the city, Nicholas Schirf of Antis township, Mrs. E. J. Strohmeyer 
of Niles, O., and Edward E. Schirf of the city.  Two brothers and one sister, 
Giles Schirf of Latrobe, John of Nicktown and Mrs. Savina Lulay of Oregon, 
also survive.  Mr. Schirf was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church.  The 
body may be viewed at the home.  The funeral will be held Thursday morning 
with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's church.  Interment will be made 
in St. Mary's cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, May 14, 1934