OBIT: Irvin WILKEY, 1919, Newburg, Blair County, PA

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IRVIN WILKEY

  Irvin Wilkey, a retired butcher, died at 8 o'clock yesterday morning at his 
home in Newburg of heart trouble, after an illness of four months.  He was 
born on January 9, 1844 in Milroy, Mifflin county, coming to this city in 
1894.  He was engaged in the butchering business for seventeen years, 
conducting a shop at Eleventh avenue and Twenty-second street.  Retiring 
seven years ago, he removed to Newburg.  His wife, Maude M., an adopted 
daughter, Miss Helen May, and a brother, Jacob, of Reedsville, survive.  He 
was a member of the First Methodist church.  The funeral will take place 
Saturday afternoon in the church.  Interment will be made in Oak Ridge 
cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Thursday, January 16, 1919, page 5