OBIT: Mary (HERSHBERGER) STAYER, 1946, Roaring Spring, Blair County, PA

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MRS. MARY STAYER

Widow of Albert Stayer and one of Roaring Spring's oldest citizens died 
last night at 10:30 o'clock at her home, 734 New Street, death being 
attributed to a complication of ailments incident to advanced age.  She 
was a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Steele) Hershberger and was born 
in Bedford county on November 10, 1859.  She was united in marriage 
with Mr. Stayer at Everett, R.D., on February 3, 1882.  He preceded her 
in death in 1930.  Surviving are these children, John H. Stayer of 
Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Eliza Over at home, Henry H. Stayer of Houston, 
Tex., Paul A. Stayer of Roaring Spring, R.D., and Mrs. Ross Berkheimer 
of Roaring Spring and Blair B. Guyer of Hollidaysburg who was reared in 
the Stayer home.  There are five grandchildren, six great-
grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Sophie Baker of Everett, and two 
brothers, Daniel Hershberger of Everett and Anson Hershberger of 
Bedford.  Mrs. Stayer was a lifelong member of the Church of the 
Brethren and was affiliated with the Roaring Spring church since 1920.  
Friends will be received at the home after 7 o'clock this evening.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., August 1, 1946