OBIT: Ellen F. (McCONNELL) SCHENK, 1904, Chest Springs, 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, March 4, 1904 Volume XXXVIII, Number 10 Mrs. Ellen F. Schenk Mrs. Ellen F. Schenk died of stomach trouble at her home in Chest Springs, Cambria county, Pa., Thursday morning, February 25, 1904, at 2:30 o'clock. The deceased was born in Cambria county, Pa., Nov. 10, 1839, and was consequently 64 years, 3 months and 15 days old. Mrs. Schenk's maiden name was Ellen McConnell. She was married to John Schenk who preceded her to his grave 19 years ago. Deceased is survived by two children, Hugh and Mary, both at home. A requiem mass was celebrated in Saint Monica's Church. Interment was made in the church cemetery Saturday morning. The funeral was largely attended by friends and relatives.