Wills: Arblaster, George W., Clarion Co, PA SUBJECT: Clarion County Obits SUBMITTER: Judy Jenkins EMAIL: jjfarragut@aol.com DATE: Sep 09, 1999 PASSWORD> SURNAMES: ARBLASTER, AMEY, RADER George W. ARBLASTER This obituary appeared on page 2 of the New Bethlehem, PA Leader Vindicator on April 12, 1934. Recent Deaths George W. ARBLASTER George W. ARBLASTER, new Bethlehem's oldest citizen, died at his home in Arch street, Monday, April 9th, 1934, following a week's illness. He was aged 86 years, 1 month and 2 days. His death occurred just two years to the day after the death of his brother, James ARBLASTER of Kittanning, at one time a resident of New Bethlehem. But for a few years spend at Reynoldsville, PA., Mr. ARBLASTER lived the greater part of his life in New Bethlehem. Some thirty-five years ago he operated a pottery plant in Penn street, and later a steam laundry. Most recently he was associated with his son, C.W. ARBLASTER, in the grocery business in Wood Street. During the last few years of his life he has been retired. He was born March 7, 1848 at Marion, O., being a son of George and Susan (AMEY) ARBLASTER. In 1886 (Note: This is a typo or factual error..should be 1866. JJenkins 9/9/1999.) he was united in marriage to Sarah RADER, who survives. Three children were born to their union, one of whom is living, Carey W. ARBLASTER, of this place. Three sisters also survive, namely, Mrs. Hughey McCafferty of Pontiac, Mich.; Mrs. Jennie Jones of Swissvale, Pa., and Mrs. Geo. Walls of Braddock. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of New Bethlehem. During his active years he was public spirited and interested in the welfare of his town. He was a life-long Democrat and took an active part in the local activities of his party. For many years he served on the election board in New Bethlehem. Funeral Services were held at his late home this (Thursday) afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Dr. W. E. Davis, pastor of the M. E. chruch. Out of respect to his memory the business places of New Bethlehem were closed between 2:00 and 3:00 o'clock, the hour of the funeral. Interment under the direction of R. F. Mateer & Son took place in the New Bethlehem cemetery. ----------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genealogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format or presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for profit or any form of presentation, must obtain the written consent of the file submitter, or his legal representative and then contact the listed USGENWEB archivist with proof of this consent.