OBIT: Robert RUSSELL, 1939, of Moxham, Cambria County, PA

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Archie Claar Obit Collection
vol. 15
page 2
August 11, 1939

ROBERT RUSSELL, 49, MOXHAM RESIDENT, DIES IN MARYLAND

Robert Russell, 49, of 654 Cypress Avenue, Moxham, a World War veteran, died unexpectedly 
at 6:30 o'clock yesterday morning while visiting at the home of a friend, Walter L. Green of 
Lonaconing, Md.

Death was attributed to a heart ailment Mr. Russell had been visiting with friends and relatives in 
Maryland and Thursday night went to the home of Walter L. Green.  He fell dead shortly after 
arising yesterday morning.

During the World War Mr. Russell served as a member of the U. S. Marines.  He saw active 
service in France.  He enlisted in Cumberland, Md., July 17, 1917, and was honorably 
discharged December 23, 1923.

Mr. Russell was employed as a millhand in the Lorain division of the Carnegie-Illinois Steel 
Corporation.  He also was a member of the Goodfellowship Club at the mill. He was a member 
of Grove Avenue Methodist Church.  Mr. Russell also was affliated with Menoher Post 155, V. 
F. W.

Born in Johnstown Robert Russell was a son of Isaac and Grace (Emerson) Russell.  Surviving 
are his widow, Mrs. Louise Blanche (Walker) Russell, and two children, Grce Nellie and Robert 
Russell, Jr., both at home.

He was a brother of Stephen and William Russell, both of Nanty Glo, and Allen Russell, residing 
in the State of Michigan.  He also leaves two half-brothers, David Russell, Frostburg, Md., and 
Joseph Russell, Nanty glo, and a half-sister, Mrs. Walter Cutter, Lonaconing, Md.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Russell home by Rev. 
George R. Haden, pastor of Grove Avenue Methodist Church.  Interment in Grandview 
Cemetery will be directed by Carl E. Davis of Connaugh.