OBITUARIES: Sylvester J. Colbert; 3 Dec 1924.

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Sylvester J. Colbert

Johnstown Tribune
3 Dec 1924

S.J. COLBERT DIED IN MORRELLVILLE

Well-Known Resident Suddenly Expired at an Early Hour This 
Morning

	Sylvester J. Colbert, aged 41 years, died suddenly of heart 
trouble at his home, 472 Edith avenue, Oakhurst, at 2 o'clock 
this morning. Mr. Colbert was a foreman at the Franklin coke 
plant and was at work as usual yesterday. He became suddenly ill 
about 2 o'clock this morning, when Mrs. Colbert was awakened by 
his loud breathing. He expired before a physician could be 
summoned. The deceased was a brother of Newton Colbert, of 
Lorain, O., and the funeral arrangements will not be completed 
until after his arrival tonight or tomorrow morning.

	The deceased was a son of J. Wesley and Martha (Hagins) 
Colbert and was born in Westmoreland County. He and Miss Minnie 
Jordan were married in Pittsburg some years ago and have since 
resided in this city. Mrs. Colbert survives her husband with 
four children -- James, John, Richard, and Marguerite, at home; 
his parents and a brother, Fire Captain George Colbert, all 
residing at 126 Fairfield avenue; Mrs. Robert Ling, of Clymer, 
Indiana County, and Newton Colbert, referred to above.

	The deceased was a member of Calvary Methodist Episcopal 
Church and was also identified with the Wesley Bible Class 
connected with the Sunday School.