OBITS: THOMPSON Family, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA

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THOMPSON, Bessie B., 1959
THOMPSON, Clayanna, 1933
THOMPSON, M. Staley, 1955
THOMPSON, Mary J., 1933
THOMPSON, William Finley, 1911
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THOMPSON, Bessie B., 1959

Bessie B. Thompson
Of 709 S. Juniata St., Hollidaysburg, died at 8:50 a.m. today at her home after 
an extended illness.  She was born in Hollidaysburg, a daughter of William F. 
and Mary Ann (Brady) Thompson.  Miss Thompson was a retired employe of the Bell 
Telephone Company, with more than 30 years of service, and was a member of the 
Pioneers of America of the Bell Co. and the Zion Lutheran Church, Hollidaysburg.  
Surviving are a brother, Calvin Roller Thompson; a cousin, Mrs. H. O. Cady of 
Los Angeles, Calif., and several nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received 
at the Creamer & Plank Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg, after 7 p.m. Friday.

12-13-59
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THOMPSON, Clayanna, 1933

Miss Clayanna E. Thompson
Miss Clayanna E. Thompson died Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at her home, 709 South 
Juniata street, Hollidaysburg, following a nervous breakdown, which confined her 
to bed for the past six weeks.  She was the daughter of William F. and Mary A. 
Thompson both deceased, and was born in the house in which she died. 
She was a member of the Zion Lutheran church.  Surviving are the following 
brothers and sisters:  M. Stehley, Midland, Pa.;  William F. and C. Roller, 
Hollidaysburg;  Mary J. and Besse, at home.
Funeral service will be conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. by 
her pastor, Rev. M. Stanley Kemp.

6/18/1933
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THOMPSON, M. Staley, 1955

M. Staley Thompson
A native of Hollidaysburg residing in Midland borough, O., died unexpectedly 
last evening in an East Liverpool, O. hospital.  He was born Nov. 11, 1871 in 
Hollidaysburg, a son of William F. and Mary Ann (Brady) Thompson, and was a 
retired employee of Midland borough.  Mr. Thompson was a member of the Phoenix 
Fire company in Hollidaysburg.  His wife, the former Margie Hepburn, and a 
daughter preceded him in death.  Surviving are one brother and one sister, C. 
Rollar Thompson and Miss Bess Thompson of Hollidaysburg.  Friends will be 
received at the Creamer & Plank funeral home, Hollidaysburg, after 7 o'clock 
this evening.

4-9-55
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THOMPSON, Mary J., 1933

Miss Mary J. Thompson
Better known to her friends in Hollidaysburg as Mollie, died at her home 709 
Juniata street, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon of a complication of disease 
after an extended illness.  She was a daughter of William F. and Mary (Brady) 
Thompson, and was a lifelong resident of Hollidaysburg, dying in the house in 
which she was born.  Surviving are one sister and three brothers, Miss Bess 
Thompson, C. Roller Thompson and William F. Thompson, all of Hollidaysburg, and 
Stehley Thompson of Midland.  Miss Thompson was of the Lutheran faith.  Funeral 
services will be held at the home at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon.  Interment 
will be made in the Lutheran cemetery.

12/29/1933
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THOMPSON, William Finley, 1911

William Finley Thompson
A well-known and highly esteemed resident of Hollidaysburg, died this morning at 
8 o'clock, at his residence on East Juniata street, of a complication of 
diseases, incident to his advanced years.  The deceased was aged 76 years at the 
time of his demise.  By occupation he was a contractor and carpenter, which 
business he was engaged in for many years.  For the past several years he has 
lived a retired life.  Mr. Thompson had filled the office of assessor the Fourth 
ward for seventeen years and had served in council.  He was a veteran of the 
Civil war, a charter member of the Phoenix Fire company and the Improved Order 
of Heptasophs.  In politics, he was a democrat.  Mr. Thompson was a quiet, 
unassuming and useful citizen and his death is a source of deep regret to his 
many friends in this community.  He is survived by three daughters and three 
sons:  Misses Clayanna, Mollie, and Elizabeth, at home:  Messrs. William and 
Roller of Hollidaysburg and Mr. Staley Thompson at Gary, Ohio.  The funeral 
services will be held at the late residence on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.  
Interment will be made in the Lutheran cemetery.

11/2/1911
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