Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Duane Banks (dbanks@uplink.net) and transcribed by Dave Wilson (davwilson@worldnet.att.net) USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. ____________________________________________________________ Harvey SMITH, formerly of Mount Union, was instantly killed, and Glenn Wilson and Ross Diven were seriously injured when the automobile in which they were riding turned over on the Canton, Ohio, Magnolia road, about 9 o’ clock on Sunday night last, October 15, 1922. The car crashed into a telephone pole and went over into the ditch, pinning the three men underneath. Harvey SMITHS’s neck was broken and both upper and lower jaws were crushed. Glen Wilson of Canton, O., and Ross Diven also formerly of Mount Union, were seriously injured. The three young men had only been in Canton for a short time. Harvey SMITH went from Mount Union to Canton about eight months ago where he was employed with the Canton Forge and Axle Co. He was aged 23 years. He is survived by Daniel SMITH, his father, now of Huntington, W. Va., and the following brothers and sisters: Margaret, Mrs. John LEONARD, of Mount Union; Harry of Connellsville, Pa.; Lucy, Mrs. Charles CRIST, of Canton, O.; Bruce and Ralph of Mount Union. Mr. SMITH’s body reached Mount Union on Tuesday night of this week and was taken to the home of his brother, Bruce SMITH, of this place, where funeral services were held this Thursday morning at 10 o’clock in charge of Rev. David S. CURRY of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Mount Union. Undertaker W. P. DUNMIRE Mrs. George SHAFFER died at her home on East Shirley Street early this morning from convulsions, due to pregnancy. No one was present at the time except her two little children, as her husband was absent. Mrs. SHAFFER was formerly Miss Anna COLLINS, a daughter of E. H. COLLINS. The funeral will be held on Saturday. Full obituary next issue. Peter X. BURKETT- One of the oldest residents of this part of the county, died on Monday evening, February 10. 1919 at his home in Shirleysburg, after a protracted illness due to heart disease and complications appertaining to advanced age. Mr. BURKETT was a native of Sinking Valley, this county, having been born March 18, 1834. When about eighteen years of age, he moved to Orbisonia. He was twice married, the first unon being with Miss Matilda HOOVER, June 27, 1854, and to them nine children were born, of which number six are living: They are, Mrs Ella SHEARER, of Orbisonia; William BURKETT, of Abingdon, Ill.; Mrs. D. N. KYPER, of Huntingdon; Mrs. S. S. LUTZ, of Galesburg, Ill.; Mrs. Emma THOMPSON, of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Bruce GILLILAND, of Kalispell, Montana; and Mrs. J. A. LANSBERRY, of Newcomerstown, Ohio. Harry, Flora and Lawrence are deceased. Mrs. BURKETT died in August, 1903. Mr. BURKETT was married the second time to Mrs. Rettie JEFFRIES, June 12th, 1906, who survives him as do also one brother, David BURKETT, of Clearfield, two sisters Mrs. K. J. ANDERSON, of California and Mrs. M. LIGHTNER, of Shirleysburg. He kept hotel in Shirleysburg for many years, and during that time ran a livery and hack as well as farmed to some extent. “Burkett’s Hack” became household words around this section in the past years. He was a soldier, a member of the 19th Pennsylvania Cavalry, and has been active in the G. A. R. Mr. BURKETT united some years ago with the Presbyterian church. The funeral took place from his late residence this (Thursday) morning at 10:30 o’clock and was conducted by Rev. George H. SWAYNE of the Church of the Brethren. The G.A. R. participated int he ceremonies giving the deceased the military honors due him for faithful service in his country ’s cause. Interment was made in the Presbyterian cemetery south of Shirleysburg. W. P. Dunmire was the funeral director. Joseph KURTZ, a well known resident of Orbisonia, died in the J. C. Blair Memorial hospital Tuesday, July 27, 1915, after a three weeks illness. Mr. KURTZ was taken to the hospital Friday, July 16, where all that medical aid could do for him was done, but his condition failed to improve and at the above time he passed away. Death was due to typhoid and meningitis. Joseph KURTZ, was a son of David and Malinda KURTZ, the latter deceased, and was born in McConnnellstown, Aug. 18, 1880, being aged at the time of death 34 years, 11 months and nine days. Twenty-seven years ago Mr. KURTZ with his parents moved to Shirleysburg and later to Orbisonia where his father embarked in the hardware business and with whom he has been in partnership for a number of years. About six years ago he was united in marriage to Miss GEARHART of Blueball, who survives with two children, David Leroy aged four years and Blanche aged two years. The following brohters and sisters also survive: Luden and William of near Shirleysburg, Morrell of the Decorum, James of Blueball, Mrs. Porter J. BRIGGS of Mt. Union and Mrs. Samuel MYERS of Shirleysburg. W. W. KURTZ of Huntingdon is an uncle of the deceased and a large number of other relatives in this city survive. Mr. KURTZ was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Orbisonia. Funeral services will be held in the Methodist Church in Orbisonia Friday at 11 o’clock with interment in the Germany Valley cemetery, Undertaker Dunmire Fairman Blair GROVE, the little son of Wilburt and Lucretia M. GROVE, died at the Blair Hospital, Huntingdon, in an operation on Jan. 20, 1917, at the age of 5 years, 4 months and 3 days. He had been ill for 10 days. He leaves to mourn his death his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Gertrude, Carl, Myrtle and Warren. Short services were held at the house on Tuesday forenoon, Jan 23rd, conducted by Dr. CULVER. The remains were conveyed to the Reformed Church in Gilboa, where services were held. Undertaker BARBEN. Mrs. Jennie M. STARR, wife of H. Augustus STARR, died at her home in Blacklog Valley, about four miles from this place, at 9:15 o’clock, Wednesday night, the 27th ultimo, after an illness of two weeks. Mrs. STARR was theeldest daughter of David, (deceased) , and Sarah MCGARVEY, and was born at the old homestead farm near Shirleysburg in May, the year 1862. About sixteen years ago she was married to Mr. STARR, to which union eight children were born, the eldest, a girl, not yet being 15 years of age. Deceased is also, besides the husband and these children, survived by her aged mother, one sister, Miss Anna, at home; three brothers, Henry, of Mount Union; Edward, of Shirley township, and Samuel, at home. Jennie May (MCGARVEY) STARR was a woman held in high esteem by all who were so fortunate as to make her acquaintance in life. She was of quiet disposition and a pleasant manner; an affectionate daughter and sister, a true wife and a loving mother, and she will be greatly missed by her relatives and many friends. We join the bereaved husband, the children, and relatives friend’s in extending sympathy in their hour of affliction and hope that they may find condolence in the fact that their loss is her eternal gain. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church-of which she had been a consistent member for many years-in Blacklog Valley, Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, Rev. Father Walsh officiating. After the services the remains were taken to the family burying ground near Shirleysburg for interment. Relatives here received word Saturday that Mrs. Catharine Dunn RUTTER had died Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Naughton near Turtle Creek. Mrs. RUTTER was the widow of W. Scott RUTTER and the family resided and were well known in Springfield township and Orbisonia until the death of Mr. RUTTER, after which Mrs. RUTTER moved to Turtle Creek. Funeral services were held at the Naughton home today, (Monday) at 2:30 p.m. David E. ISENBERG, a highly respected citizen of Orbisonia, died at this residence Thursday night, March 30th, after an illness of several months’ duration of kidney trouble, aged 68 years, 11 months and 4 days. Mr. ISENBERG was a good man, a kind husband and father and will be missed in the home circle as well as by a host of friends. He has filled various offices in our town, that of street commissioner and high constable with credit and ability. He was a member of the Reformed church for years but having no church here has been connected with the U. B. church where he took an active part and was always present at the services until prevented by illness. He was married to Miss Elizabeth GROVE who still survives with the following children: Mrs. Bertha WERTZ of Altoona and John ISENBERG at home and one brother, Joel ISENBERG of Morrison Cove, Blair county, besides a host of other near relatives who mourn his departure. Funeral services were held from the late residence Saturday afternoon at one o’clock in charge of Rev. WEAVER, after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest in Odd Fellows cemetery, Rockhill. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Joseph GROVE of Canton, Ohio; Harvey GROVE of Blue Ball, Clearfield county; James ENYEART, Pitcairn; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. BAKER, Huntingdon; Samuel GROVE and daughter of Saltillo; Edward HUDSON and Mr. and Mrs. ZWINGLE ENYEART of Three Springs; Mrs. Porter BRIGGS and two children of Mt. Union; Luden KURTZ and wife of Germany Valley; Morrell KURTZ,of Decorum; Wm. KURTZ and wife of Hill Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel WERTZ of Altoona; and Mr. and Mrs. D.H. CONRAD of Hollidaysburg. (The remainder of the obituary is not visible.DW) Hezekiah E. HOOPER of Hill Valley dropped dead at the Tyrone railroad station about 2:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon, Jan. 2nd, shortly after alighting fom train No. --, due at Tyrone at 2:08. Mr. HOOPER was a retired farmer and a veteran of the Civil war. He had been visiting relatives at Halifax, near Harrisburg, and was on his way to Altoona, where he had been making his home with his children. He seemed to be in his ususal health when he boarded the train west and at Mount Union he met his niece, Mrs. Benjamin Hammon, who was accompanying him on his trip. However, on the way he complained of not feeling so good and decided to get off the train at Tyrone and board a later one for Altoona, thinking the change would better his condition. Mr. HOOPER fell over after they had gone through the subway at Tyrone, expiring instantly. He was at once cared for and company physicians Musser and Lowrie were summoned, pronouncing his death due to heart trouble. The two sons, John E. and Basil HOOPER, living in Altoona, were notified and they went to Tyrone on the evening train. Coroner Blackburn was also summoned and decided that an inquest was unnecessary. A half brother, W. H. HOOPER, lives near Tipton. Hezekiah HOOPER was 71 years old and was well known in this vicinity. After the death of his wife in Hill Valley, several years ago, he broke up housekeeping and made sale and had been making his home in Altoona. A part of the summer, however, he spent in Hill Valley among friends. The remains were brought to Mount Union last Tuesday and funeral was held from the Methodist church. Interment in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery. John HOLDEN,(Mount Union) one of the oldest persons in this vicinity, died at the home of a son, Donald H. HOLDEN, Kistler, on Fri. Dec 11, 1936, at the advanced age of 88 years, 9 months, 10 days, death being due to the infirmities of old age. He was born at Doylesburg, Franklin County, Feb. 2, 1848, a son of Edward and Katherine HOLDEN. He was one of a large family. He was united in marriage with Frances Jeanetta KANE and to this union seven children were born. He was by occupation a farmer and lived at Cedar Rock, Huntingdon County, for almost fifty years. He came to Mount Union to reside some years ago when he became too infirm to continue active work. He was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church at Cedar Rock almost his entire lifetime. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mary, wife of William MOORE of Mount Union, James, Michael, Donald and Francis, all of Kistler. Thomas HOLDEN of Three Springs, and Margaret, wife of John MCMANIGAL, of Three Springs R.D.; fifteen grandchildren, a sister Mrs. Mary RHINE of Newburg and a brother James HOLDEN of Orbisonia, also survive. The funeral service at St. Mary's Catholic Church was officiated by the Rev. Fr. John A. KER( obituary is discontinued at this point. DW) Joseph Porter STAUFFER, aged 69 years, seven months and twenty two days died at his home in Orbisonia on Monday, October 2, 1939 at 9:30 p.m. He had been in ill health for three years, but a heart attack was the immediate cause of his death. Mr. STAUFFER was born at Rebekah's Forge, Huntingdon County on February 10, 1870, a son of George and Salome (ISENBERG) STAUFFER, both deceased. On May 12, 1892, at Orbisonia, he was united in marriage to Miss Grace Gertrude KELLY, of Orbisonia. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Frank KELLY, West Decatur, Mrs. Beama ZECHMAN, Juniata, Elwood STAUFFER, Warren, Ohio, Paul STAUFFER, Altoona; also, a brother, Samuel STAUFFER, of Tyrone, and a sister, Mrs. James PROUGH, of Huntingdon. Prior to taking up residence in Orbisonia, Mr. STAUFFER resided in Altoona. He was a meatcutter by occupation. He was a member of the United Brethren Church at Orbisonia. Possessed of an affable disposition, he enjoyed the friendship of a wide circle of friends. His passing will be keenly felt, not only at home but in the neighborhood as well. Rev. William SNYDER was in charge of funeral services. Interment was made in the Jordan Cemetery. OTT's Funeral Service. Solomon Hamer GROVE died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Daniel Book, in Shirleysburg, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1940, at 1:15 a.m. Death was the result of cerebral apoplexy. He was the son of the late Samuel and Mary Jane (FOSTER) GROVE, and was born in Shirley township on Dec. 14, 1858. At the time of death he was aged 81 years, 26 days. He was the last survivor of his immediate family. He was a farmer by occupation. Mr. GROVE was united in marriage to Catherine Eliza GROVE, who preceded him in death eighteen years ago. Since her passing, he has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Daniel BOOK. Surviving are two sons and three daughters: Hayden GROVE and Mason GROVE, both of Altoona; Mrs. John CUMMINGS, of Orbisonia; Mrs. Samuel NORRIS, of Hill Valley and Mrs.. Daniel BOOK, Shirleysburg. Twenty-four grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. He was a member of the Gilboa Evangelical and Reformed Church, but for the past few years he had been attending the Methodist church in Shirleysburg. He was an active member of the Shirleysburg Grange, having been master at various times. In his passing his family mourns the loss of a kind, devoted father and the community has lost a respected citizen. The Rev William SNYDER, of Newton Hamilton, will officiate at a service in the Methodist church in Shirleysburg. Interment in the Gilboa Cemetery will be in the charge of OTT's Funeral Services. Mrs. Lucinda (BOOHER) SHINGLER, widow of Christopher SHINGLER, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert ALTER, 524 Chestnut St., Hagerstown, Md., Sat., Dec. 9, 1939. She was born in Cromwell township, May 5, 1857, hence at the time of her death she was aged 82 years, seven months and four days. For the past twenty-eight years she had made her home in Rockhill Furnace. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Samuel ALTER, Waynesboro; Mrs. Robert ALTER, Hagerstown, Md.; Mrs. Edward WILLIAMS, Pittsburgh; Mrs. L. A. KEPHART, Orbisonia; Paul SHINGLER, Rock Hill Furnace; Clarence W. BOOHER, Pitcairn. The following stepchildren, Mrs. Wilbur GROVE, Mattawana, Oscar SHINGLER, Orbisonia; thirty-six grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren also survive. The Rev. Martin SCHOLTEN will officiate at funeral services. Interment will be at Jordon Cemetery. OTT's Funeral Service. Mrs. Mary Grace (GEARHART) COLLINS, widow of the late Rev. John C. COLLINS, who served numerous Methodist churches as pastor for many years in Pennsylvania prior to his death in 1934, passed away at her home in Orbisonia, Pa., Saturday night, January 7, at 11 o'clock. She had been in failing health the past year and her death was caused by a complication of diseases. She was aged 61 years, 4 months and 14 days. Until a few months ago Mrs. Collins resided in Mount Union during the winter time and spent the summer at her cottage at the Methodist Training Camp in Newton Hamilton. Mary Grace GEARHART COLLINS was born in Philipsburg, Pa., August 23, 1877, the daughter of Charles and Catherine FLEGAL. She was united in marriage with Rev. John C. COLLINS, March 30, 1905, at Newton Hamilton. Rev. COLLINS died June 19, 1934. His last charge was at Williamsport and he served important Methodist churches in various parts of Pa. during his ministry. Mrs. COLLINS was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Williamsport. Surviving are three sons and one daughter. They are Mrs. Albert T. SINER, of Berlin, New Jersey; Paul F. COLLINS, Orbisonia; Charles C. COLLINS, Orbisonia and S. Thoburn COLLINS of Gangerteis, N. Y. There are thirteen grandchildren. Dorothy COLLINS, granddaughter made her home with her grandmother. One sister, Mrs. R. B. FIELDS, of Newton Hamilton and two brothers, H. S. GEARHART of Bellwood and Orrin C. GEARHART of Canton, Ohio, also survive. After a short prayer service at the Blatt Funeral Home, the body will be taken to the Methodist Episcopal church at Newton Hamilton where the funeral services will be held. The Rev. G. R. McCahan, pastor of the Methodist church of Orbisonia, assisted by Rev. KEPPLER of the Newton Hamilton church, will officate. Interment will be made in the grave beside that of her late husband, Rev. John C. COLLINS in the memorial cemetery at Newton Hamilton. Percival Dewees BROWNING Mount Union. June 19.--Percival Dewees BROWNING, of New York City, a native of Orbisonia, Huntingdon county, died in New York City, June 15, 1936 after a lingering illness. He was born at Orbisonia, Pa., September 1884 and was the only son of the late Dr. W. T. and LaRue Dewees BROWNING. He was reared to young manhood there and was graduated from the Orbisonia high school, later receiving a degree from Bucknell University. He was very active in the mining of coal at Woodvale and Robertsdale and also served with other engineering projects in that locality when a young man. For some time he was associated with the Bureau of Mines at Pittsburgh after which he spent two years in post graduate work at Columbia University, New York City. Later he became associated with the Berwind-White Coal Co. at Windber, Pa., after which he returned to New York City to accept a seat on the faculty of Columbia University, on which he served from 1925 to 1929. He then became a Mining Consultant. On December 17, 1935 Mr. BROWNING entered the Medical Center in New York City for observation and after a lingering illness died June 15th. Surviving are his widow, who was prior to her marriage on June 24, 1926, Mrs. Daisy Belle COLE; and one sister, Mrs. Enis W. POGUE, of Aspinwall, Pa. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 or upon arrival of the body at the Blatt Funeral Home in Orbisonia Friday afternoon when the Rev. M. S. Q. MELLOTT will officiate and interment will be made in the Orbisonia cemetery. William H. DELL After lingering five days from a heart attack with which he was seized while at work in the sand plant, William H. DELL, one of Mapleton’s prominent citizens, passed to the Great Beyond at 5[? ] o’clock on Tuesday evening, January 23, 1940. William Howard DELL was the second son of Ephraim and Mary E. (WRIGHT) DELL, both deceased and was born in Cass township, Huntingdon county, on the fifteenth day of December, 1867. He was, therefore, aged 72 years, 1 month and 8 days. On December 22, 1898, Mr. DELL, more familiarly known as “Billy,” married Mary E. CHILCOTE, also of Cass township. To this union were born two sons and one daughter. One son, Robert, died while quite young. Wilbur DELL, of Mapleton, and Mrs. Mildred RODDY, of Huntingdon, the other two children, survive along with the bereaved wife and mother. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: J. G. DELL and Mrs. Dorothy J. HECK, of Huntingdon; Adam B. DELL and Anderson B. DELL, of Mapleton; and Mrs. Nora A. CHILCOTE and M. Chalmer DELL, both of Smith valley. Three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews lament the passing of grandfather and “Uncle Will.” William H. DELL was a member of the Methodist church of Mapleton and a charter member of Washington Camp No. 59, P.O.S. of A. of Mapleton, from which he received some time ago a gold medal for fifty years service in the order. He instituted Camp 662, P.O.S. of A., at Latta Grove. He was quiet and unassuming and very industrious. For more than fifty years he had been engaged in stone quarry work, mining and sand manufacturing. A Christian, patriotic, industrious home-maker has gone to the home prepared for those who believe and prepare for the same. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, and the remains will then be taken to Bowman’s Chapel church in Smith valley, where friends may view the body. Services will be in charge of his pastor, Rev. C. B. LITTLETON, of the Methodist church of Mapleton. Interment in the Bowman’s Chapel cemetery will be directed by Green’s funeral service. Charles D. DICK Charles D. DICK, of 95 N. Pine street, Lewistown, passed away at the home of his mother, Mrs. Sue DICK, 315 Eleventh street, Huntingdon, on Saturday morning, November 28, at 6 o’clock. He had come to Huntingdon on November 17th to attend the funeral of his father, John K. DICK, and had since been visiting in the home of his mother. On Thanksgiving evening he was stricken with a stroke, and never regained consciousness. He had been in failing health for five years prior to his death, the last two years of which he was confined to his room. Charles D. DICK was a son of John K. DICK, deceased, and Sue DICK, of Huntingdon, and was born at Marklesburg, Huntingdon county, April 2, 1879. At the time of death he was aged 57 years, 7 months and 26 days. He was educated in the public schools of Marklesburg and Huntingdon and on October 17, 1907, he was united in marriage to Miss Lydia B. NYCUM, of Everett. Their married life was spent in Huntingdon, Orbisonia and the past 15 years in Lewistown. For six years prior to his failing health he was foreman of painters at the Viscose plant in Lewistown. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Lewistown. He is survived by his wife and two children: John DICK, of Lewistown, and Sue DICK, of New York City, also his mother, two brothers and one sister. Kirby DICK and Clarence DICK, of Huntingdon, and Mrs. Paul STRATIFF, of Niagara Falls, N.Y. Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at Dick’s funeral home in Huntingdon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. John DOUGHERTY, of Lewistown. Interment will be made in Riverview cemetery at Huntingdon. Mrs. Oscar SHINGLER Mount Union. Nov. 30.--Mrs. Emma C. Barber SHINGLER, a resident of Orbisonia, died in the J. C. Blair Memorial hospital, Huntingdon, November 27, 1936 at 10:20 p. m. after an illness of some months. She had been a patient in the hospital 4 days before her death. She was born at Saltillo, Dec. 22, 1877, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (CURFMAN) KEITH. She was twice married. The first union was with Russell BARBER in 1894. To this union 4[?] children were born, 3 of whom survive. Mr. BARBER died March 17, 1907. The second union was with Oscar E. SHINGLER, March 20, 1915. Mrs. SHINGLER was a member of the Orbisonia Methodist Episcopal church, a member of the Ladies’ Aid and of the Ladies’ Bible class of the Sunday School. She was interested in all phases of the church work. Surviving are her husband, Oscar SHINGLER, one son and two daughters: Fern BARBER, Isabel, wife of Hayes CHILCOAT, Orbisonia; Alice, wife of J. N. EDMISTON, of Altoona as well as 7 grandchildren. Miss Isabel DRAKE, a granddaughter made her home with her grandmother. There are 3 stepchildren: Mrs. Hazel MUMMA, Harrisburg; Clarence SHINGLER, Altoona and Wilber SHINGLER, of Orbisonia. There are also three brothers and three sisters as follows: Mrs. Jennie BRINDLE, Tyrone; Mrs. John SMITH, Brackenridge, Pa., and Mrs. Harvey ROLES, Saltillo; Frank KEITH, Saltillo, Calvin KEITH, Shirleysburg and Myers KEITH of Rockhill Furnace. The body was taken to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hayes CHILCOAT in Orbisonia Sunday morning and services were held this Monday afternoon at 2 o ’clock in charge of the pastor of the Methodist Church Rev. M. S. Q. MELLOTT. Interment was made in the Saltillo Cemetery. Blatt Funeral service. Mrs. Rosa WIELAND Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Boalsburg Reformed church for Mrs. Rosa WIELAND, widow of John M. WIELAND, formerly of Boalsburg, who died at her home in Palmyra last Friday morning after an illness of two years. The services were in charge of the Rev. LEINBACH, Mrs. WIELAND’s pastor at Palmyra, who was assisted by the Rev. H. L. WINK of the Boalsburg church. Interment was made in the Boalsburg cemetery. Mrs. WIELAND, was born 72 years ago in Alexandria, Huntingdon county, the daughter of James and Susan KENNEDY. Shortly after her marriage there, the WIELANDs moved to Boalsburg and 21 years ago moved to Palmyra. The deceased is survived by the following children Mrs. William KLINGER, Boalsburg; Guy, Boyd, Mrs. Clem FASOLD and Mrs. Harry EVANS, all of Palmyra; Mrs. William SNYDER, Norristown; Mrs. Rebecca BYLE, Lebanon; and Daniel of Hagerstown, Md. Other relatives who attended Monday’s services were Frank E. WIELAND, Linden Hall; W. S. and A. P. WIELAND, State College; Mrs. Maude RISHEL, Wilkes-Barre; Samuel HEILMAN, Palmyra; and C. U. WIELAND of Orbisonia. T. Orville CHILCOAT Mount Union. Jan. 27.--T. Orville CHILCOAT, a lifelong resident of Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon county, died in the Lewistown hospital at 1 a. m., January 26, 1937, following a major operation. He had been in failing health six months and was taken to the hospital at Lewistown on December 31, 1936. He was the son of A. M. and Nina (MADDEN) CHILCOAT and was born at Rockhill Furnace on May 28, 1896. He was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Mae GROVE on February 24, 1920 at Huntingdon, Pa. Mr. CHILCOAT had been in the employ of the East Broad Top Railroad Company at intervals for more than 20 years and the last job he was on continuously for more than 10 years, as a bus mechanic. He served as auditor of the Rockhill borough for several terms. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Orbisonia. Surviving are his wife and four daughters, Winifred, Gwendolyn, Jane and Barbara, also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. CHILCOAT and two brothers and one sister. They are A. Ward CHILCOAT and Miss Erma CHILCOAT, of Rockhill Furnace and H. Hayes CHILCOAT of Orbisonia. Funeral services will be held from his late residence in Rockhill Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Officiating ministers will be Rev. M. S. Q. MELLOTT, Rev. William SNYDER and Rev. H. W. HANAWALT. Interment will take place in the Orbisonia cemetery. Friends may call after Wednesday evening until the hour of the service. Blatt Funeral Service. Mrs. Harvey E. RUTTER Many hearts were saddened in Huntingdon this morning when it became known that Mrs. Mary Myrtle RUTTER, wife of Harvey E. RUTTER, of 510 Moore street, had passed away in the J. C. Blair Memorial hospital on this Friday morning, August 11, 1939 at 2:15 o’clock. Mrs. RUTTER had been ill only a short while. She was born in Fannettsburg, Franklin county on April 3, 1880 and was the daughter of William W. and Mary A. (BOLLINGER) MALONE, both deceased. At the time of death she was aged 59 years, 4 months and 8 days. Mrs. RUTTER was beloved by all who knew her and her passing came as a shock to her immediate family and a large circle of friends. She was a faithful and devout member of the First Methodist church and served faithfully and diligently in many of the church organizations. She was also a member of Post 44 Circle 201, Ladies of the G. A. R. In her everyday living Mrs. RUTTER always exemplified the true Christian spirit. She was a loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed by her immediate family. On June 13, 1900 she was united in marriage to Harvey E. RUTTER at Huntingdon. The Rev. M. L. SMITH, then pastor of the Huntingdon Methodist church, read the wedding vows. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Harvey E. RUTTER and four children: Miss Hope N. RUTTER, at home, John H. RUTTER, of Bellefonte, Charles W. RUTTER, of Huntingdon, and Miss Dorothy E. RUTTER, of Baltimore, Maryland and one grandson, William Charles RUTTER, of Huntingdon. One brother, John A. MALONE, of Mount Jewett, Penn’a., and five sisters: Mrs. Jennie MAYNE, of Shelby, Iowa, Mrs. W. B. COONS, of Bowbella, North Dakota, Mrs. R. L. SCHROYER of Huntington, West Virginia, Mrs. Nannie YOUNGMAN, of Huntingdon, and Mrs. W. H. SLAGLE, of Altoona. Funeral services will be held in the First Methodist church in Huntingdon on Monday, afternoon, August 14th, at 2:30 o’clock. The Rev. C. W. FIELDS will officiate and interment will be made in Riverview cemetery. Friends may call at the RUTTER home, 510 Moore street, any time after 7 o’ clock this Friday evening until the noon hour on Monday, and at the church after 1:30 o’clock Monday afternoon until the hour of the services at 2:30 p. m. Clark’s[?] funeral service. Nathan S. BERNHARDT (Special to The Daily News) Mount Union, Dec. 4.--Nathan S. BERNHARDT, of Orbisonia, died suddenly of heart trouble, at his farm in Blacklog Valley, Monday morning, December 2, 1935, at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 14 days. Mr. BERNHARDT enjoyed going to his farm each day and working around and on this morning his son took him out and returned in the evening to bring him home. He found his lifeless body, and a physician called to examine it, stated that he had evidently passed away soon after going there in the morning. Nathan S. BERNHARDT was born at Jefferson, York county, Pa., March 18, 1860, the son of Edward and Lydia (SHUE) BERNHARDT. He was one of a family of 6 children, 4 sons and 2 daughters. When quite young he moved with his parents to Dublin Mills, Huntingdon county where he grew to manhood. Mr. BERNHARDT resided there for a number of years and engaged in the milling trade and taught school for several years in later years he became interested in farming and was a well known resident of Blacklog Valley. In 1932 he gave up the work on the farm and moved to Orbisonia where he was employed by the East Broad Top Railroad and Coal Company as a carpenter. Here he made many friends and worked faithfully until his health began to fail and he was forced to retire from active work in November 1934. Since that time he had kept interested in attending to work on his farm in Blacklog Valley. On August 11, 1887 Nathan S. BERNHARDT was united in marriage with Miss Laura E. BOLLINGER, who survives with 6 children, 4 sons and 2 daughters. They are: Edward Carlisle BERNHARDT, of Akron, Ohio; Fred G. BERNHARDT, of Waterloo, Iowa; W. Paul BERNHARDT, of Rockhill Furnace; William R. BERNHARDT, at home and two daughters, Miss Mabel BERNHARDT and Miss Olga BERNHARDT, of Pittsburgh. Three granddaughters, Gladys, Huberta May and Evelyn BERNHARDT also survive as well as one brother, Jackson BERNHARDT, of Newton Hamilton. Funeral services will be held from his late residence, Upper Ridgely street, Orbisonia, Thursday afternoon, December 5th, at 2 o’clock in charge of Rev. M. S. Q. MELLOTT. Interment will be made in the Orbisonia Cemetery. Friends may call at the home to pay their respects Wednesday and until the time of the funeral Thursday afternoon. Blatt Funeral Service. MRS. MARGARET D. PRICE The community of Shade Gap was shocked to hear of the death of one of the oldest citizens of the southern end of Huntingdon county recently. Mrs. Margaret D. PRICE of Shade Gap, Pa. was born August 10, 1850, and passed away June 28, 1935, at 1:30 a. m. aged 84 years, 10 months and 18 days. She was the oldest daughter of Robert and Marion JONES and was born and reared near Nossville, Pa. On September 5, 1870, she was married to William A. Price, who preceded her in death about 20 years ago. To this union was born the following children: S. H. PRICE, W. C. PRICE and Mrs. Ella C. WATERS, of Shade Gap, Pa.; R. H. PRICE and J. H. PRICE of Wood, Pa.; Mrs. Amanda BLACK of Lewistown, Pa.; C. W. PRICE of Shirleysburg, Pa.; Owen O. PRICE of Mount Union, Pa.; Arthur A. PRICE, of McConnellsburg, Pa. Deceased children are as follows: Mrs. Anna HOCKENBERRY and Mrs. Harry A. MYERS, Asenath Gertrude, John Melvin and a child died at birth. She was the mother of fourteen children, thirty-eight grandchildren, 72 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Mrs. PRICE spent most of her life in and around Shade Gap and was called by all who knew her “Grandmother” PRICE. In early childhood she united with the Methodist Episcopal church and was a faithful member until she passed into the church triumphant and “That Land that is Fairer than Day.” her home was always open to her pastor and family and her church received first consideration above other ordinary things. The wayfaring traveler who found his way to her door was never turned away hungry. She believed in the words “A cup of cold water given in the masters name” would bring its reward of blessing. She was a kind and loving mother, and a good neighbor having a lovely disposition despite her advanced age, and for over a year she was totally blind. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Shade Gap in charge of her pastor, Rev. J. Arthur GARVER of Burnt Cabins, Pa., who preached a very comforting sermon. She was laid to rest in the Methodist cemetery in Dublin township. William BEHEL funeral director. “Jesus while our hearts are bleeding O’er the spoils that death has won, We would at this solemn meeting Calmly say they will be done. By thy hands the boon was given Thou hast taken but thine own Lord of earth and God of Heaven Evermore Thy will be done.” ---Written by her son Arthur [clipping ends here] Bruce HEGIE-A well known resident and farmer of near Shade Gap, died in the Blair Memorial hospital, Thursday morning, August 9th of complications, aged 55 years. He is survived by his father and three sisters of near Shade Gap. He was a very industrious, upright man and liked by every one that knew him. He was a kind neighbor and friend. High mass was held at the St. Mary’s church nar Shade Gap by Father Kerkoska. The funeral was largely attended. Burial was made in the Catholic cemetery adjoining the church. Funeral Director, W. P. Dunmire. The following account of the death of Mrs. I. C. KELLEY of Latrobe, a native of this county, is taken from the Latrobe Bulletin of August 31, 1922. Mrs. KELLEY being the eldest daughter of the late Robert G. and Nancy GILLILAND GIFFORD, of Shirley Township. Following an illness of several months duration, Mrs. I. C. KELLY(sic), aged 66 years, 8 months and 7 days, died at 11:50 yesterday morning at her home at 338 Thompson street. Surviving are her husband and the following children: Mrs. O. F. SNYDER of Mount Union: W. D. KELLY of Maryland: R. O. KELLY of Oakmont: J. E. KELLY of Chicago Heights: Mrs. Lain HARMON of Oakmont: W. S. KELLY of Youngstown: B. D. KELLY, of Latrobe: and Miss Hazel at home. Twenty-four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive as do two sisters, Mrs. S. H. JOHNSON of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. E. C. HELER, of New Cumberland, and three brothers, J. S. GIFFORD of Munball; J.A. GIFFORD of Mount Union. and G. B. GIFFORD also of Mount Union. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, in charrge of Rev. E. W. KELLEY. Interment was made in Youngstown cemetery. Raymond BLAKE, who has been confined in a sanitarium near Pittsburgh for several years, died in that institution last Wednesday and the remains were brought to the home of his mother, Mrs. Eliza BLAKE, in Rockhill where funeral services were held Sunday afternoon. Besides his mother he is survived by one brother John, at home, and a sister residing at Pittsburgh. Interment in Odd Fellows cemetery, Rockhill. The sympathy is extended to the sorrowing relatives and friends. David F. CASSADY, a well known retired Pennsy shopman, died at the residence of his son, James A. CASSADY in Altoona, on Sunday of this week, November 26th of a complication of diseases, incident to advanced age. Mr. CASSADY was a native of Vermont where he was born in 1850. His parents were natives of Ireland. In early life he worked at farming and then he went to New York and later came to Pennsylvania. He worked in Mifflin county as a farm hand, cradling wheat while the farmer’s daughter raked the grain after him. He married the same girl and had lived in this state ever since. In Mifflin county he engaged in farming, the farm being located between Mount Union and Newton Hamilton. He served for two terms as a school director in Wayne township and was township assessor for the same length of time. He was the father of fourteen children. Six are living, five sons and a daughter surviving him. His wife died twenty eight years ago. Mr. CASSADY entered the employ of the Pennsy in 1895 as a blacksmith helper in the Juniata shops. He worked continuously for the company until he was retired on December 1, 1920. The children who survive are as follows: James A., Thomas I., John W., Milton H., all of Altoona: Dr. Ray D. CASSADY of Pittsburgh: and Mrs. Flora BRUMBAUGH of Lakemont Terrace: also by the following brothers and sisters: O. J., of Mount Union, James of Huntingdon, Joseph of Canada, and Mrs. Ellen SNYDER of Mount Union. Brief funeral services were held from the home of his son at 1312 Third avenue, where he died on Monday evening and Tuesday morning the remains were taken to Newton Hamilton for interment. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear brother, Frederick S. HARRIS, who departed this life one year ago today, October 27th, 1918, of influenza at his home in Pogue, Pa. He was the son of Frederick and Catherine HARRIS. His father preceded him to the grave five years. He was born in Orbisonia Sept. 9, 1884. He left a wife and four children, eldest thirteen, youngest 4 years. Also two sisters and two brothers, Minnie, Mae, Roy, Arthur. Miss Kate DOUGLASS died at the home of her brother John, in Shirleysburg Monday after a short illness, death being due to an attack of pneumonia. For years Miss DOUGLASS had been a helpless invalid, the greater part of which time she was compelled to sit in a chair and she had to be cared for the same as a child. The lady’s physical condition that she endured for so many years was due to rheumatism. In all her afflictions she seemed bright and cheerful and bore her affliction with Christian fortitude. Miss DOUGLASS was held in high esteem by her many friends. The deceased was a child of God and served him for many years. Rev. FINNEY officiated at the funeral servies. In religion Miss DOUGLASS was a Presbyterian. She is survived by her brother at whose home she died, and by B. F. DOUGLASS, another brother who resides at Mt. Union. Interment in Shirleysburg cemetery. As was noted briefly in last week’s Times, Mr. Wm. R. SMYERS, for many years a resident of Rockhill Furnace and its postmaster for a number of years, died suddenly while in the performance of his duties at the office which he so ably filled. His death occurred Monday afternoon, Aug. 3rd. Postmaster SMYERS was born at Three Springs, Sept. 9, 1856, and after finishing his education in the public schools and growing to manhood, he entered the employ of the East Broad Top Railroad Co. During his term of service with the railroad company he met with an accident which resulted in the amputation of is right leg in 1907. He was appointed postmaster during the Roosevelt administration and was retained in the office continuously to the time of his death. Deceased was married to Miss Flora HEETER in 1888. Mr. SMYERS was a member of the Methodist church for many years. He is survived by his wife and four children, namely: Wilbur and Frank of Pitcairn, Mrs. Raymond RIPPLE of Orbisonia and Florence SMYERS at home. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ira DUVALL, pastor of the Orbisonia Methodist church on Thursday of last week. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery at Orbisonia. Mrs. Martha Jane KELLY, a highly respected citizen of Orbisonia died at her home Saturday afternoon, February 9, 1924, at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 8 days. Mrs. KELLY was the daughter of Robert and Nancy BARD HAMILTON and was born at Rockhill Furnace. She had been a resident of Orbisonia for sixty years. She was united in marriage in the year 1866, with Thomas M. KELLY, who survivies, along with these children: Miss Anna R. KELLY, at home, Mrs. William LYNN of Orbisonia, Mrs. J. P. STAUFFER of Snow Shoe, Frank KELLY, of West Decatur, and William KELLY at home. Three children are deceased. Eight grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren, also survive. Mrs. KELLY was a member of the United Brethren church for more than fifty years, and was faithful to her obligations. She was a kind mother and friend, and will be greatly missed by her family and her friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10:30 o’clock at the home and were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. J. B. KIERN, of the United Brethren church. Burial followed in the Orbisonia cemetery. Funeral director, W. P. DUNMIRE. Joseph Frye CHILCOAT-A veteran of the Civil War died at his home at Pogue, this county, on Wednesday, February 4th after an illness from pneumonia, aged 86 years, 10 months and 21 days. He was born in Cromwell township, Huntingdon county, March 14th, 1838, the son of Alvah and Catherine BOOHER CHILCOAT. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Weight, who died nine years ago. He was the father of twelve children. At the age of fourteen Mr. CHILCOAT united with the Methodist Episcopal church, and was a faithful Christian until the end of life. He served in the rebellion with the 22nd Regiment, Company D., Pennsylvania Cavalry. Surviving are these children: Mrs. Hannah DETWILER, of Lancaster; A. K. CHILCOAT, of Rockhill Furnce; Mrs. Hester BACHTEL and Miss Blanche CHILCOAT at home; Mrs. Ioma CLARK, of Pogue; George W. CHILCOAT, of this city, and Jacob A. CHILCOAT at home. He is also survived by one brother, John B. CHILCOAT, of Orbisonia, and one sister, Mrs. Hester LYNN, of Shelby, Iowa. Funeral services will be held from his late home tomorrow afternoon, at 2 o’ clock, in charge of the Rev. David Y. BROUSE, pastor of the First Methodist church, this city. Burial will be made in the family cemetery near his late home. Funeral director, A. J. BARBEN. Many regret to know of the death of Stansberry HELLER of north Mount Union, who passed away at 3 o’clock on Tuesday morning, February 29th in the J. C. Blair Memorial hospital. His death was a great shock to his many friends. The deceased was a son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth HISSONG HELLER. He was united in marriage in 1884 to Miss Mary E. BOLLINGER and to this union were born two daughters-Mrs. W. S. DELANEY and Mrs. V. M. WALLS. He was a devoted husband and father. His age at death was 64 years, 9 months and 24 days. The surviving members of the family are as follows: his widow, Mrs. Mary HELLER, two daughters, Mrs. E. S. DELANEY, Mrs. V. M. WALLS, of Mount Union, three sisters, Mrs. Biddy SHINGLER, of Ashville, Pa., Mrs. Mary PALMER and Miss Ellen HELLER of Huntingdon and four grandchildren. Mrs. Jeannette LEADER HICKS, wife of George W. HICKS, prominent business man of Orbisonia, died suddenly at her home Saturday morning, October 28th. Her niece missed her and for a time thought she must have gone out in the town, and in looking for her, found her lifeless body in the bathroom of the home. Mrs. HICKS had not been in the best of health for some time. She was the daughter of Charles and Catherine LEADER, and was born at Meadow Gap, this county, May 28th, 1868, being aged at death 54 years and 5 months. She was united in marriage with George W. HICKS, of Orbisonia, February 14, 1894, and had resided in that place since. To this union, three children were born, namely: Mrs. Claire M. CAROTHERS, of Orbisonia; G. Harold and Raymond D. HICKS, at home, who survive along with the husband. The deceased was a highly respected Christian woman. She was teacher of the Ladies’ Bible class of the Methodist Sunday school, a member of the Ladies’ Aid Society of the church, and active in church and civic affairs. She became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church in 1886. Prior to her marriage she was a teacher for several years in the schools of this county. She was a sister of the late J. K. LEADER, a prominent teacher in Huntingdon county schools for many years. The funeral was held from her late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock the services being in charge of her pastor, the Rev. Ira DUVALL, of the M. E. Church. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery, Orbisonia. W. P. DUNMIRE, Mount Union, Funeral Director. James HOLLAND died in Allenport Friday, August 31st of peritonitis, age 73 years 7 months and 2 days. He was a son of James and Eliza RAMSEY HOLLAND. He was united in marriage June 18, 1874. There were seven children born to this union, four of whom survive. These are: Albert G. of Pittsburgh; George F. of Altoona; Samuel H. of Pitcairn; and Mrs. Mary HECK of Allenport. One sister Mrs. Eliza STEVENS of Tyrone, also survives, as do also six grandchildren. He had been a resident of Huntingdon County all his life and of Mount Union and vicinity for eight years. Early in life he united with the Church of God. Funeral services took place at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. George W. HATCH, pastor of the Baptist church, this place. Burial was made in Odd Fellows” Cemetery, Orbisonia. Rollo Roy APPLEBY of Orbisonia, died at the Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, Monday morning, March 3, after a lingering illness from tumor of the brain, aged 36 years, 6 months and 26 days. He was the son of John and Catherine FLEMING APPLEBY, deceased, residents of Shirleysburg for several years. Eight years ago, he was united in marriage with Miss Blanche ARCHEY, of Orbisonia, who survives, along with one son, Roy APPLEBY, and one daughter, Josephine APPLEBY. He is also survived by three brothers and sisters: Bruce APPLEBY and Mrs. Morrell KURTZ of Decorum, Orrie APPLEBY of Blairs Mills, Harry C. APPLEBY, of Polo, Illinois; James APPLEBY of Clear Ridge; Mrs. Bruce COLGATE, of Shirleysburg; and Ulie APPLEBY, of Altoona. Mr. APPLEBY was amember of the Presbyterian church, also of the IOOF. Funeral services were held from his late home in Orbisonia, this Thursday afternoon at one o’clock, and were in charge of Rev. Ira Duvall. Burial followed in Odd Fellows cemetery, Orbisonia. Members of the fraternity attended the funeral in a body. Mrs. Willimine SMITH-wife of John L. SMITH, of Rockhill Furnace died Wednesday morning at her home, of complications, aged 69 years, 10 months, 22 days. She was born at Maddensville, Springfield twp. She was a member of the Reformed church. Funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home conducted by Rev. WEAVER, assisted by Revs. COWAN and DUVALL. Interment in Odd Fellows cemetery, Orbisonia. She is survived by her husband, and one son, George. W. P. DUNMIRE, undertaker. Jay R. RUMMEL The death of Jay R. RUMMEL, secretary of the Mount Union borough Council, who passed away at his home 114 South Shaver Street, Mount Union, Thursday afternoon, January 13, 1944, came as a great shock to his family and friends, as he had not been ill and had been at his office in the Municipal Building as usual. He was on his way home from his work when he was stricken ill on East Market Street. A friend who was passing noticed that he was removing his glasses and when he approached him saw that he was very ill. He helped him to his home where he died at 3:15 before the doctor arrived. Mr. RUMMEL was a member of one of Mount Union’s oldest families. He was born in Mount Union, the son of John and Elizabeth Hinkell RUMMEL, was reared in his native town and attended the Mount Union schools. After his graduation from high school he completed a course in finance at the Pierce Business College in Philadelphia. He was assistant superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad Tie Treating Plant at Mt. Union from 1910 to 1932 and had served as secretary of the borough council since January, 1934. On December 31, 1931, Mr. RUMMEL and Miss Carrie WILSON were united in marriage. They built an attractive new home on Shaver Street where they had lived ever since. Mr. RUMMEL attended the First Methodist Church Mount Union, and was a member of the Brotherhood Bible Class. He was a member of the Mount Moriah lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons, Huntingdon. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Carrie WILSON RUMMEL, one sister Mrs. Annie RUMMEL BASSETT of Moylan, Pa.; and two nieces and a nephew; Mrs. Elizabeth CROSBY of Carlisle; Mrs. Effie COWDAN of Los Angeles, Calif.; and John Kenneth RUMMEL of Philadelphia. The funeral service will be held at the RUMMEL home at 2 o’clock, Sunday afternoon, the Rev. Dr. KAUFFMAN, Newton Hamilton, and the Rev. Edgar A. HENRY, pastor of the First Methodist Church Mount Union, officiating. Interment will be made in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery, Mount Union. Members of the Mount Union Borough Council will act as pallbearers. Friends are being received at the late residence. Clark funeral service. Allison Denny SWOPE Allison Denny SWOPE of Star Route, Huntingdon (Trough Creek Valley), passed away in the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, at Huntingdon on Tuesday morning, Dec. 22, 1942, at 12:15 o’clock, following an illness of two days from a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been employed at the Huntingdon Machine and Foundry Company only a few days, when he was taken ill. Allison Denny SWOPE was born in Union Township, June 23, 1880, hence he was aged at the time of death 62 years, 5 months and 27 days. He was a son of Madison SWOPE and Belle (SMITH) SWOPE, both deceased. Surviving are his wife, whose maiden name was Mae WEEDMAN, and one sister, Mrs. J. Oscar BERGANTZ of Huntingdon. He attended the Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held from McClain’s Funeral Home in Cassville on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 24, at 2:30 o’clock, and interment in the Baptist Cemetery in Trough Creek Valley will be directed by McClain’s Funeral Service. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time until the funeral hour. Mrs. A. R. MCCARTHY Mrs. Mary Taylor MCCARTHY, widow of Dr. Alvin R. MCCARTHY, a former resident of Mount Union, died at her late home 1026 S. Madison Avenue, Pasadena, California, December 16, 1942, according to word received by her sister-in-law, Mrs. I. Newton TAYLOR, 134 W. Market Street, Mount Union. Death was due to the infirmities of advanced years. Funeral services were held in California, Saturday afternoon, December 19th. Mrs. MCCARTHY is the last member of her family. She was the sister of the late John C. TAYLOR, of Shade Gap and the late I. Newton TAYLOR, of Mount Union. Her husband, Dr. Alvin R. MCCARTHY, for many years a practicing physician in Mount Union, died in Pasadena, California, March 13, 1933. Three daughters survive. They are Ethel Taylor MCCARTHY of Newville, Penna.; Mary Mildred MCCARTHY and Lillian Gayton MCCARTHY, of Pasadena. [clipping ends here] Mrs. Ross W. KLING Mrs. Mary E. KLING, wife of Ross W. KLING, died at her home at Burnt Cabins on Saturday, November 14, 1942 at 10 p. m. Death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage. Born on December 21, 1902 at Shade Gap, she was the daughter of Chalmers PIPER and Hattie (CORBIN) PIPER. At the time of her death she was aged 39 years 10 months and 23 days. She is survived by her husband, Ross W. KLING, her parents, and the following children at home: Wendell R., Galen G., John C., Boyd D., Mary J., Charles I., Carl H., and Ruthe A. Three sisters, Mrs. Marian LOCKE of Shade Gap and Mrs. Fay HOOD of Shade Gap and Mrs. Evans KLING of Burnt Cabins, and two brothers, Dean PIPER of Shade Gap and Jay PIPER of Shade Gap, also survive. Mrs. KLING was a member of the Burnt Cabins Methodist Church. Funeral service will be held at the home in Burnt Cabins, with the Rev. Dean KREPPS officiating on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will be made in the Salem cemetery, directed by the W. J. BEAGEL funeral service. Mrs. Amanda KLING Mrs. Amanda KLING of Burnt Cabins died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sadie PETERSON, Burnt Cabins, at 1:25 p. m. Wednesday, July 7, 1943, after a lingering illness. Death was caused by arteriosclerosis. She was born on May 28, 1855, near Shade Gap, the daughter of Robert E. PARSON and Mary Jane (BEERS) PARSON. At time of death she was aged 88 years, 1 month and 9 days. She is survived by three sons: Adolphus H. KLING of Pittsburgh; Ross W. KLING of Burnt Cabins; Evans W. KLING of Burnt Cabins; aand [sic] one daughter, Mrs. Sadie PETERSON, at whose home she passed away. Also surviving is one brother, Evans PARSON of Kennett Square. Mrs. KLING was a member of the Burnt Cabins Methodist Church. The funeral service will be held at 10 o’clock Saturday morning at the home of Ross KLING, Burnt Cabins. The Rev. G. Dean KREPPS will officiate and interment will be made in Salem Cemetery by Behel funeral service. Andrew Putnam DORAN Andrew Putnam DORAN, prominent citizen of the Burnt Cabins district, passed away at his home in that place Sunday, November 15, 1942, aged 87 years, 6 months and 19 days. He was born April 27, 1855, at the farm home of his parents near Burnt Cabins. He was united in marriage with Rosa B. GAMBLE in Concord, Pa. on January 26, 1882. To this union, two daughters were born: Mrs. Cleve HAYES of Charles City, Iowa and Bessie M. DORAN at home. Mr. DORAN had two grandsons, the late Lieutenant John Doran HAYES, U. S. N. of Long Beach, California, a gallant young Naval officer who gave his life for his country at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941, and Attorney Boyd Gamble HAYES of Charles City, Iowa who is now an officer in the Armed Forces somewhere in England. One great granddaughter, Sharrow Virginia HAYES of Long Beach, California also survives. Funeral services will be held at the late home on Wednesday, November 18, at 3:00 p. m. conducted by the Rev. STROHM. Interment will be in the Burnt Cabins Cemetery, directed by the W. J. BEAGEL funeral service. Mrs. Blanche A. APPLEBY Mrs. Blanche A. APPLEBY, widow of Rollo J. APPLEBY, of Orbisonia, died in Harrisburg Wednesday morning, May 12, 1943, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Orbisonia on May 14, 1890, hence was aged at time of death 52 years, 11 months and 28 days. Her parents, Johnston ARCHEY and Josephine (HARPER) ARCHEY, are both deceased. On October 19, 1918, Blanche ARCHEY and Rollo J. APPLEBY were united in marriage at Greensburg. Mr. APPLEBY preceded her in death twenty years ago. Surviving are a son and a daughter: Roy APPLEBY of the United States Army, stationed in Alaska; and Miss Josephine APPLEBY of Mount Union. Mrs. APPLEBY was a fine Christian woman and a loving mother. She was a member of the Methodist Church, Orbisonia and a graduate of the Orbisonia High School. For a number of years before her marriage she was employed in the Orbisonia Post Office. Private funeral services will be held at Ott’s Funeral Home on Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. The Rev. Arthur PRICE will officiate and interment will be made in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rockhill Furnace. The body may be viewed only by the members of [clipping ends here]