OBIT: John WORKMAN, 1917, Mingoville, Centre County, PA

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JOHN WORKMAN

  John Workman, a widely known and highly respected resident of 
Mingoville, Centre county, died suddenly Thursday, February 22, from 
heart trouble his death occurring shortly after he arose.  He was the 
son of John and Susan Workman, both deceased, and was born at 
Eagleville, April 12, 1847, being aged 69 years, 10 months and 10 days.  
On February 20, 1876, he was united in marriage to Martha E. Rockey.  
To this union were born five children.  He leaves to mourn his loss his 
wife and the following children:  H. E. and W. L. Workman, of this 
city; C. C. and Mrs. C. E. Guiser, of Mingoville, and Richard E., at 
home; also these brothers and sisters: Daniel and Samuel, of Lock 
Haven; Mrs. Sarah Rohraback, of New Kensington; Mrs. C. Miller, of 
DuBois and Mrs. R. Dunkle, of Millheim.  He was for many years an 
active member of the Evangelical church and in politics was a Democrat.  
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock, with 
interment following in the Union church cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday morning, March 3, 1917