OBITUARIES: Charles Colbert; 21 Sep 1943

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Charles Colbert

Johnstown Daily Tribune
21 Sep 1943

CHARLES COLBERT, 81, FORMER LOCAL MAN, EXPIRES IN SPANGLER

	Charles Colbert of Cherry Tree, formerly of Johnstown, died 
early today in Spangler Hospital. He was in his 82nd year. Born 
Oct. 14, 1861, at Ashtola, he was a son of Robert J. and Mary 
Catherine (Peer) Colbert. He was a twin brother of Mrs. Ida 
Miller, who died 10 years ago in Walnut Grove.

	Mr. Colbert's father served for a time as an Evangelical 
minister and later was engaged in the undertaking business here. 
He died shortly before the Johnstown Flood of 1889. Mrs. Colbert, 
mother of Charles, died in 1904 in Westmont.

	Charles Colbert was married to Sarah Mauk, who died a number 
of years ago. Three children survive. They are Gertha, wife of 
Frank Beamish, Trenton, N.J.; Mrs. Ida McAnulty, Cherry Tree, 
with whom the deceased had resided during the past year, and 
Homer Samuel Colbert, 736 McMillen St. A son, Robert, died in 
Altoona about six years ago.

	Charles Colbert was a brother of Harry Colbert, Wesley 
Chapel, and Mrs. Bella Wonders, 628 Pine St. Ten brothers and 
sisters are deceased.

	Arrangements for the funeral of Mr. Colbert are incomplete.