OBIT: Edward B. KITTELL, 1904, Ebensburg, Cambria County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, September 30, 1904 Volume XXXVIII, Number 38 Edward B. Kittell Edward B. Kittell, a well-known Ebensburger, while walking through the streets of Pittsburg near the corner of Second avenue and Grant streets, on Monday last, fell to the pavement as the result of an attack of heart disease and before aid could reach him, expired where he fell. Mr. Kittell was a son of the late well-known attorney, William Kittell and Mrs. Margaret Kittell of Ebensburg and was born in this place on the 20th of November, 1852. Early in life Mr. Kittell became assistant cashier in the bank of William Lloyd & Son in Ebensburg which position he filled with ability during the existence of the bank. Later he was made cashier of the Bank of E. Roberts & Sons of Ebensburg and likewise held this position for some years and by his close attention to business, his honesty and readiness to accommodate the patrons of the bank, Mr. Kittell gained the respect and good will of the entire community. While he was thus engaged as cashier in the Roberts bank, the railroad contracting firm of Collins Bros. was organized and recognizing Mr. Kittell's ability as a bookkeeper and accountant, Collins Bros. secured his services and made him their chief book keeper. Although the position required the services of an expert to fill it satisfactorily Mr. Kittell acquitted himself to the satisfaction of his employers and added to his list of friends a host of people whose respect he never ceased to commend. About 1895 the firm of Collins Bros. owing to the death of Philip Collins, one of the members of the firm, was reorganized under the name of Clement & Co., and Mr. Kittell was retained by the new company in his old position which he held until less than a year ago when Mr. Thomas Shoemaker, one of the stockholders of Clement & Co., retired from the firm and went to the contacting business on a large scale for himself. Mr. Kittell chose to go with Mr. Shoemaker and was attending to business for Mr. Shoemaker when the cold hand of death was laid upon him and he passed into eternity. For a few days previous to his death, Mr. Kittell complained somewhat of a pain in the region of his heart and had intended to consult a physician concerning his condition on the day he was prostrated. After falling to the pavement his remains were removed to the morgue in Pittsburg to await identification. His name was first established by means of railroad passes and letters found in his pocket. A newspaper reporter who chanced along knew of Father Wm. Kittell, brother of the deceased and chancellor of the Pittsburg diocese of the Catholic Church, and immediately telephoned to that clergyman. Upon his arrival at the morgue, Father Kittell, not having seen his brother for some years was a trifle uncertain as to his identity until Mr. John A. Schwab of Loretto who had heard of the fatally came to the morgue and identified the dead man as Edward B. Kittell of Ebensburg. The remains of the deceased were brought to Ebensburg on Tuesday afternoon on the 3:20 train and taken to the residence of Mrs. Maude Collins, his sister. Besides the brother and sister above named, the deceased is survived by two other brothers, Rev. Ferdinand Kittell, pastor of St. Michael's church of Loretto, and Attorney M. D. Kittell of Ebensburg and two sisters, Sister Bernadine, Mother Superior of the Sisters of Mercy at Webster Avenue Convent, Pittsburg and Mrs. Margaret Henry of Williamsport, Pa. Two brothers, James Alfred and Francis B. Kittell preceded him to the grave some years ago. The funeral took place Thursday morning at 9 o'clock and after solemn high mass of requiem his remains were laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church. The following clergymen were present at the service: Rev. William Kittell, celebrant of Cathedral, Pittsburg; Martin Ryan, deacon of St. Bridget's church, Pittsburg; J. J. Ludden, sub-deacon of St. Thomas' church, Ashville; P. Fox, master of ceremonies, Church of the Holy Name, Ebensburg; Henry McHugh of St. Agnes Church, Soho, Pittsburg; John Boyle of St. John's church, Johnstown; Wm. Graham of St. Patrick's Church, Pittsburg; Francis O'Donnell of St. John's church, Johnstown; Wm. Dwyer of St. Francis College, Loretto. Pall Bearers James McClune, Spangler; John A. Schwab, Loretto; Thomas A. Sharbaugh, Carrolltown; J. B. Denny, H. H. Myers, A. W. Buck, Fergus C. Lloyd, E. C. Parrish, D. A. McGough, H. A. Englehart, John C. Farren, Robert Scanlan of Ebensburg.