OBIT: Edward STONEBRAKER, 1961, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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EDWARD STONEBRAKER  

Of the Town House, Tyrone, died there Saturday after an extended illness.  He 
was born July 2, 1880, in Tyrone, a son of Winfield S. and Sarah (Williams) 
Stonebraker, and 1904 at Tyrone married Minervia Harnish, who preceded him in 
death.  Surviving are one son, Merle of Tyrone;  four grandchildren and one 
great grandchild.  Mr. Stonebraker was an active member of the Columbia Avenue 
Methodist Church, Tyrone, serving on the board of trustees, as superintendent of 
the Sunday School, lay pastor for 50 years, and a member of the senior choir for 
55 years.  He was also a member of Tyrone Lodge.  F&AM, and retired from the 
Pennsylvania Railroad service in 1952, after 51 years of service.  Friends will 
be received at the Johnson Funeral Home, Tyrone, and thereafter at the church.

Altoona Mirror, October 30, 1961