OBIT: Oakley William STIFFLER, 1925, of interest in Blair County, PA

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OAKLEY WILLIAM STIFFLER,
 
Who was well known to many Altoona people, having visited relatives 
here numerous times in the past, died at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon 
at the Pitcairn hospital, of injuries suffered Friday in a gas 
explosion. He and a younger brother, Gaylord Stiffler, were working in 
a man-hole in Pitcairn when the accident occurred. Oakley was badly 
burned and was in a critical condition when rescued. His brother 
escaped with minor burns. Deceased was a native of Pitcairn and was 
born 19 years ago. He was a son of Roy and Ida Stiffler, who are living 
and reside in Pitcairn. He graduated from the Pitcairn High school last 
year. In addition to the parents, two brothers, Leroy and Gaylord, and 
one sister, Betty, all at home, survive. The remains will be brought 
overland to Altoona tomorrow morning and will be removed to the home of 
Mrs. Della Seese, 1521 Eleventh street, aunt of the deceased. Funeral 
services will be conducted at the Seese home at 2 o'clock tomorrow 
afternoon. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Monday, July 13, 1925