Obituary: John McGraw, 3 Jun 1937, Gallitzin

Contributed by Patty Millich

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Johnstown Daily Tribune
Thursday evening, June 3 1937

JOHN M'GRAW, 50, COMMITS SUICIDE

Former Gallitzin Man Found in Furnace Room of Bedford Hotel

BEDFORD July 9---John McGraw, 50, a former resident of  Gallitzin, committed suicide last 
evening by hanging himself in the basement of a local hotel, where he had been employed, 
according to authorities.

McGraw's body, dangling from a rafter was found in the furnace room by a chef at the hotel.  
McGraw had tied one end of an electric extension cord about the rafter and formed a noose 
about his neck before he stepped from a box.  The man had been employed at odd jobs about the 
hotel since May 15.  Prior to that he had lived in Altoona with his sister.

The deceased was unmarried.  He was a son of John and Mary McGraw and was born in 
Gallitzin.  His father preceded him in death.  Surviving are his mother, two brothers, Francis and 
Michael in Gallitzin and a sister who resides in Altoona.

The body has been prepared for burial by Pate & Son, local morticians and has been removed to 
Gallitzin, where funeral services will be conducted Monday morning.  Interment will be in 
the Gallitzin Cemetery.

Note:  This man is no relation to other John McGraw, from Lilly, Pa.