OBIT: Albert SCHWARDTZ, 1889, Juniata township, Blair County, PA

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  At 3 o'clock on Sunday morning Mr. Albert Schwardtz, a most estimable young 
man, aged 21 years, son of Mr. Charles Schwardtz, of Juniata township, died 
at his father's residence.  The sudden and unexpected death of this young 
man, who was loved and respected by all his neighbors, was a sad surprise to 
his friends.  Only a few days ago he was strong and healthy, but contracted a 
cold while engaged in cutting ice which soon terminated in death.

Altoona Tribune, February 21, 1889

NEWRY.

  On Tuesday last all that was mortal of Albert Schwertt was laid in the 
silent tomb in the Catholic cemetery at this place.  The deceased was the won 
of Mr. Charles Schwertt, of Juniata township, and was born February 29, 1868, 
and was consequently nearly 21 years old.  When the dread summons came, the 
suffering and pain which the young man endured without complaint showed to 
all those who surrounded his dying couch that he was ready to do his Master's 
bidding, and they have sufficient reason to believe that he is now reaping 
his reward in the "Sweet By and Bye."  The deceased had a large concourse of 
friends, besides his father, mother, several sisters and two brothers who are 
left to mourn their loss.  The young man had been an earnest member of St. 
Patrick's Catholic church, in this place, from infancy and never neglected 
his church duties.  He was never known to give his parents, sisters or 
brothers and unkind word; hence, he was the idol of his sisters and brothers 
and the joy of his parents.  Truly, it is hard to give up such an one, but as 
he cannot come to them they can go to him.  The father and family of the 
deceased desire to extend their thanks to the neighbors for the kindness 
shown them during their trouble, and also to the church for the imposing 
services rendered at the funeral of the deceased.

Altoona Tribune, February 28, 1889

Note: SHWARDT in the 1880 census.