OBIT:  SWORB, John; 1907; Gallitzin, Cambria Cnty., PA

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Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, 18 Oct 1907
Volume 41, Number 42


Died after Long Illness

John Sworb, a well known resident of Gallitzin, died at his 
home Saturday night after a long illness from cancer of the 
stomach.  Deceased was 68 years of age and had been a miner 
in Gallitzin for many years before the state of his health 
caused his retirement.  Besides his wife, he is survived by 
the following children: Walter of Johnstown; William, at 
home; Charles at Pitcairn; Mrs. Mary Graybill at Pittsburg 
and Mrs. Celia Robinson of Altoona.  A number of 
grandchildren also survive.  The funeral took place at 9 
o'clock Tuesday morning from St. Patrick's Catholic Church 
at Gallitzin of which the deceased was a member.  After a 
mass of requiem interment followed in the church cemetery.