Huntingdon-Blair-Centre County PA Archives Obituaries.....Bunzel (Bonsell), Johannes (John) July 2 1889 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Sharon Miller shabodeho@aol.com October 3, 2004, 9:14 pm Huntingdon Newspaper, 7/15/1889 Mr. John Bonsell of Spruce Creek died 7/2/1889, aged 68 years. Mr. Bonsell was the night watchman between Spruce Creek and Shoonborger for a number of years. On June 30, 1889, the Fast Line East caught one of the rail splices which was buried against Mr. Bonsell's leg, breaking both bones, just above the ankle. He was taken to his home, where he received all the attention possible by his physician, Dr. Wasson, and his family. Mr. Bonsell was cheerful, his general health was good, and for one of his age, he improved rapidly. Towards evening, on the day of his death his physician pronounced him out of danger. After this, he ate heartily, but soon he complained of pain in the region of the heart. He called out to his wife, who came just in time to see him expire. Mr. Bonsell enjoyed the confidence of all who knew him. He was among the most faithful of railroad employees. He came from Germany thirty-three years ago, married an excellent German lady who crossed the sea about the same time and together, through hard work and economy they secured a home which they enjoyed very much. Mr. Bonsell was an honest man, always genial and courteous, and one of the best neighbors. He was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church of Waterstreet, Pa., Huntingdon County, where his loss will be deeply felt. His body was laid to rest in the Seven Stars Cemetery on July 5, 1889. Mrs. John (Anna Zeilinger)Bonsell, four sons and two daughters survive, all of whom are in deep distress. One son is an engineer, one a fireman, and two are brakemen on the P.R.R.. German friends from many places in the county, and many others were present at his funeral. Additional Comments: This write-up was composed by A.A. Kerlin, and the caption at the top of the write-up was titled: "Stained Glass Window" This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 2.4 Kb