OBIT: George C. STITZELL, 1883, Blair County, PA

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Death of Mr. George C. Stitzell.

Mr. George C. Stitzell, an old and highly respected citizen of
Altoona, died at his residence, No. 806, Green avenue at 5.20
Wednesday morning last, aged 59 years, 8 months and 8 days.  Mr.
Stitzell had been confined to his home on account of illness for some
days, but his friends in general were not aware of that fact, and the
announcement of his death will surprise and shock them.  In early life
he learned the trade of cabinet making, but afterward became a
machinist and general workman.  Indeed he is supposed to have been the
oldest machinist in the railroad shops of this city.  Since 1872 he
had been employed in the brass department of the lathe shop, and was a
master workman.  His mechanical proficiency was the means of bringing
him many extra jobs outside of his working hours in the shop, such as
repairing clocks, watches, etc.  He was a genial old gentleman and
enjoyed the confidence and respect of all who worked with him or knew
him.  He leaves a family of several grown up children.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, March 1, 1883, page 3