OBITUARIES: STERN Family, Blair County, PA

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  STERN, Annie M. (BURKET), 1935
  STERN, Catherine (YOUNG), 1904
  STERN, Fred K., 1952
  STERN, Oelin, 1901
  STERN, Peter B., 1897
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Mrs. Annie M. STERN

[d. March 14, 1935]

Died at her home in Taylor Township, Roaring Spring RFD, Thursday afternoon at 
2:15 o'clock, death being attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage.  She was born 
near Martinsburg on July 4, 1874, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Burket and 
was united in marriage with Calvin K. Stern on Sept. 27 1900, who survives, with 
two sons, Clair of State College and Glen, at home; one sister, Mrs. Susan Smith 
of Roaring Spring, and one brother, John Burket of Hollidaysburg.  She was a 
lifelong member of the Martinsburg Church of God, where the funeral services 
will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in charge of the pastor.  
Interment will be made in the Fairview cemetery of Martinsburg.
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Catherine STERN

Altoona Morning Tribune
Friday, May 13, 1904

Mrs. Catherine Stern Passes to Her Reward

  At 1.10 o'clock Thursday afternoon Mrs. Catherine Stern died at the home of 
her daughter, Mrs. Edward McGraw, 1412 Seventh avenue.  The deceased was 
stricken some seven months ago, but apparently recovered and was much improved 
in health.  On Wednesday, however, she was a gain stricken and from the effects 
of this stroke she was destined not to recover. Her death came as a great shock 
to the members of her family.  The deceased was the widow of Peter B. Stern.  
Her maiden name was Young and she was born at Maria Forges, March 4, 1839, and 
was therefore aged 65 years, 2 months and 8 days.  She was married to Peter B. 
Stern at Claysburg, August 15, 1861, and he died six years ago last August.  For 
twenty-five  years she had been a resident of Altoona and was respected by all 
who knew her.  She was a member of the Church of God.  Mrs. Stern is survived by 
the following children: Harry P. and Morrell Stern, of McKeesport; Mrs. J. F. 
Rock, Jacob B. Stern, Mrs. Edward McGraw, and Mrs. M. L. Henry, of Altoona; and 
Mrs. Charles Leach, of Pen Yan, N. Y.  She also leaves these sisters and 
Brothers:  Mrs. Westley McKee, of Roaring Spring; Mrs. Davis Smaltz and Mrs. 
Levi Nicodemus, of Altoona; Henry Young, of Pittsburgh, and William Young, of 
Tyrone.  The funeral services will be held at her late home at 2:30 o'clock 
Saturday afternoon.  Interment in Oak Ridge cemetery.
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Fred K. STERN 

November 28, 1952

A retired farmer and a member of Morrison Cove Cooperative association for 12 
years, died at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home.  He was born at Roaring 
Spring, R. D., Taylor Township, Aug. 5, 1870, a son of John and Elizabeth 
(Kauffman) Stern, and was married to Mary Ellen Snowberger Dec. 19, 1899, at 
Curryville by Rev. John B. Miller.  Surviving are his widow, the following 
children: Mrs. John H. May, Breezewood; Mrs. L. N. Ray of Altoona, J. Kenneth of 
State College, Mrs. Ernest Lewis of Swarthmore and Miss Marie Stern at home; 11 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  Mr. Stern was a member of the 
Curryville Church of the Brethren.  He was a retire farmer, having farmed the 
home farm in Taylor Township for about 35 years, retiring 16 years ago.  
Interment was made today.
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Oelin STERN

Altoona Mirror
January 11, 1901

Oelin Stern son of Frederick and Mary Stern.  Aged 3 months, died yesterday at 
142 Seventh Avenue.  Interment at cemetery at Carryville.
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Peter B. STERN 

Wednesday, August 25, 1897

He died of Cancer of the Stomach Yesterday Morning

  At 10:30 o'clock yesterday forenoon Peter B. Stern died of cancer of the 
stomach at his home, 2408 West Chestnut avenue.  He had been suffering for two 
years with the disease that caused his death, and last summer he went to the 
University hospital at Philadelphia for treatment, returning home, however, 
without being cured.  December 28, 1896, and operation was performed, which 
failed to produce the desired result.  For nine weeks before his death he was 
confined to his bed.  
  Mr. Stern was born near Martinsburg, in Bedford county, March 12, 1839.  He 
was the son of Peter and Mary Stern, both deceased .  He lived near Martinsburg 
for twenty-five years, and on August 15, 1861, he married Catherine C. Young, 
after which he resided at Roaring Spring until the year 1877, when he went to 
Iowa with his family.  He remained in Iowa less than a year, however, and on 
returning east lived at Eldorado about a year and a half.  He came to Altoona in 
1879, and has resided at 2408 West Chestnut avenue ever since. 
  The deceased was a contractor in the plastering trade.  He served as
constable of the Fifth ward for a number of years and was afterwards railroad
policeman on the Pittsburgh division for two years.  He was a member of the 
First Church of God, Fifth avenue and Thirteenth street, and belonged to the 
Roaring Spring lodge of Odd Fellows.
  Besides his wife he is survived by the following sons and daughters: Harry P., 
of McKeesport; Mrs. J. F. Rock, Mrs. M. L. Henry, Mrs. F. C. McGraw, all of 
Altoona, and Morrell, William, Jacob and Irene, at home.  Four brothers survive 
him: Samuel, of Massilon, Ohio; Andrew, of Bedford County; and John and Jacob, 
of Blair county.
  The funeral services will be conducted at the home of the deceased on Thursday 
at 2 p.m., by Rev. C. D. Rishel.  The remains will be interred in Oak Ridge 
cemetery.