OBIT: Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JRB Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ ________________________________________________ Altoona Tribune Thursday, February 16, 1899 MRS. JOHN SMITH On Tuesday evening, February 7, Mrs. John Smith died at her home in Dysart, Cambria county, aged 65 years. Beside her husband she is survived by three children: John A., of Eldorado; Hugh, of Dysart, and Mrs. Mary Shoffner, of the latter named place. One sister, Mrs. Mary Brant, of Altoona, also survives, with one nephew and three nieces, as follows: John McFeely, Miss Bridget McFeely, Mrs. Mary Deffly, Mrs. Catharine Tiernan. Two brothers, Hugh and Patrick, are still living in Ireland. With her husband the deceased came to Hollidaysburg in the year 1866, afterward removing to Cambria county.