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. ____________________________________________________________ George Derr VOUGHT, Sr., of 67 Standing Stone avenue, passed away in the J. C. Blair Memorial hospital on Friday night, October 7th, 1938, at 8:43 o’ clock. He was taken ill on Wednesday morning and was removed to the hospital on the afternoon of the day of his death. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Born at Danville, Pa., May 18, 1886, he was a son of Rev. F. S. VOUGHT and Savilla VOUGHT, both deceased. At the time of death he was aged 52 years, 4 months and 19 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Charlotte M. DILLON, of Huntingdon, at Cumberland, Md., on February 22, 1908. For the past seventeen years they have lived in Huntingdon. Mr. VOUGHT for thirteen years was a foreman at the silk mill here, and more recently he had been employed as night clerk at the Leister House. He was a highly respected citizen and well liked by everyone who knew him and worked under him as an executive. He is survived besides his wife by one daughter and one son, Mrs. Marion NORRIS and George VOUGHT, Jr., both at home, and one grandchild, Alfred NORRIS. Funeral services will be held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at Brown’s funeral home, conducted by Rev. C. W. FIELDS, of the First Methodist Episcopal church. Interment will take place in Riverview cemetery. The body can be viewed at the late home until Monday at noon. Mrs. Francis Starr JONES Mrs. Francis Starr JONES, widow of Henry R. JONES, of Philadelphia, died at the home of her nephew, Fidelis STARR, in Shade Valley, at 2 o’clock, Tuesday morning, August 13, 1940 after a short illness. She had come to the home of her nephew for her annual vacation of a week when she became ill. Death was caused by a cerebral hemorrhage. Her sudden passing brought much sorrow to relatives and friends. Francis Starr JONES was the daughter of Michael and Clara Krugh STARR and was born at Shade Gap, August 3, 1858, thus was aged 83 years and 10 days at the time of death. She was united in marriage with Henry R. JONES, the ceremony being performed in Holy Trinity Catholic church in Huntingdon. He passed away in January, 1920. They established their home in Rockhill where Mr. JONES was employed as an accountant for the East Broad Top Railroad Company. In 1908 they moved to Philadelphia. Mrs. JONES always came back to spend her vacation each summer at Shade Gap with relatives. Mrs. JONES was a member of St. Marys Catholic church in Shade Valley. She was a devout Christian woman and always active in church work. Surviving is one brother, John M. STARR of North Wales, Pa. A niece, Esther R. STARR, has made her home with her for many years. A number of nephews and nieces survive. Solemn high requiem mass will be held in St. Mary’s church Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. Father John A. KERKOSKA, of St. Mary’s church will be the celebrant; Father Edmund CAIN, of Holy Trinity church, Huntingdon will be deacon and Father Lambert BEITER of Huntingdon, will be sub-deacon. Intement will be made in St. Mary’s cemetery adjoining the church. Clark funeral service. Rev. Emory M. STEVENS One of the outstanding ministers of the Methodist denominations, Rev. Dr. Emory Miller STEVENS, former district superintendent in the Central Pennsylvania conference of the Methodist church, died at his home, 131 East Watson street, Bedford, Tuesday morning at 5 o’clock. Several years ago Dr. STEVENS suffered a stroke of apoplexy. He has been retired since that time, his health steadily failing. For the past seven weeks he has been bedfast. Born at Faulkes Mills, near Cumberland, Md., November 29, 1858, he was a son of Rev. W. H. and Margaretta (SHEFFLER) STEVENS. On January 12, 1884, he married Julia LEADER of York. She died in Bedford four years ago. Members of the family include two daughters, Edith, wife of J. Donald HOCKMAN of Claremont, Cal., who, summoned home by the serious illness of her father, arrived in Altoona Tuesday morning, received word of his death upon arrival, and Miss Jeannette STEVENS, at home, a teacher in the Altoona High school; also three grandchildren, Jeannette, Constance and Barbara Ann HOCKMAN. Educated for the ministry in the Williamsport seminary, Dr. STEVENS was admitted to the Central Pennsylvania conference in 1882. He served the following churches: Loyalsock circuit, Hughesville, Emporium, Jersey Shore, Stevens Memorial in Harrisburg, Bellwood, Bedford, Pine Street church in Williamsport and Mifflinburg. He was district superintendent for 20 years, serving in all four districts--Juniata, Williamsport, Harrisburg and Altoona, being located in this district for 6 years. In 1927 he retired from the active ministry. Friends are being received at the home. The body may be viewed at the Methodist church, Thursday afternoon from 12:30 to 1:30 o’clock. Mrs. Martha S. BRIGGS Mount Union, Feb. 21. -- Mrs. Martha Chestnut BRIGGS, widow of B. Franklin BRIGGS and a resident of Mount Union for a number of years, died at the home of her nephew, Charles SWAN, near Alexandria, Pa., February 19, 1934. Mrs. BRIGGS had been ill for some months at her home on West Milford street and was taken to the home of her nephew and niece in the hopes that a change might be beneficial to her health. She did not improve however, and death relieved her sufferings. Martha Chestnut BRIGGS was the daughter of John M. and Mary Rouse SWAN and was one of a family of six children. She was united in marriage with B. Franklin BRIGGS, who died sixteen years ago. Mrs. BRIGGS was a resident of Mount Union about 18 years. She was a devout member of the Presbyterian Church all her life and she lived a consistent Christian life. She was faithful in attendance at Sunday School and Church services as long as health permitted. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Josephine BITTS of Alexandria, George SWAN and Mrs. Annie SNYDER of Mount Union and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held from the home of her niece, Mrs. Ethel DRAKE, 125 W. Milford street, Thursday at 11 a. m. The Rev. Frederick C. FOWLER, Jr., pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Mount Union will officiate and W. P. DUNMIRE will direct the interment in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Mount Union. Joseph Harry BAKER Joseph Harry BAKER, for 24 years a resident of Mount Union, died at his late home 306 N. Jefferson street, Thursday morning, May 19, 1938, at 12:45 after an illness of several years. He was confined to bed one week before passing away. Death was due to a complication of diseases. At the time of death he was aged 64 years, 8 months and 8 days. Joseph Harry BAKER was born in Hill Valley, September 11, 173, the son of John Henry and Joan (HICKS) BAKER. He grew to young manhood in the country and in 1899 was united in marriage with Miss Carrie Ellen NAUGLE. Thirteen children were born to this union, two of whom are dead. One child died in infancy while a son, Fred BAKER, was struck by lightning and instantly killed during a storm several years ago while on the golf course at the Juniata Valley Country club. The widow and ten children and 24 grandchildren survive. Mr. BAKER was a highly respected resident of Mount Union. While quiet and unassuming in his disposition, yet he was friendly and kind, both in his home and in the community. For twenty-four years he was employed in the various brick plants of Mount Union. Mr. BAKER was a member of the Monroe Valley M. E. church. The children who survive with their mother, Mrs. Carrie NAUGLE BAKER are: Zane BAKER of Kentucky; Blain BAKER of Mount Union; Beryl, wife of William MOORE; Beatrice, wife of James MINNICK; Margaretta, wife of Harry PRICE; Harry BAKER, Marie BAKER, Dorothy BAKER, Donald BAKER all of Mount Union; Betty, wife of George SHOPE of Huntingdon and Joseph Harvey at home. There are two sisters, Mrs. David JENKINS, of Monroe Valley and Mrs. David GALBRAITH of Newton Hamilton. Friends may call at the Dunmire Funeral Home after Friday morning until 1 o’ clock Sunday afternoon when after a short prayer the body will be taken to the Monroe church, Monroe Valley, for services at 2:30 o’clock. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. The pastor of the Pilgrim of Holiness church of Mount Union will officiate. Mount Union, Nov. 13.--Miss Alice HILEMAN, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. D. J. ROUSE at New Castle, Pa., Nov. 11, 1934 at 9:45 after an illness of six weeks. Death was due to a complication of diseases. Miss Alice HILEMAN was born in Monroe Valley, Huntingdon County, Penna., the daughter of Luther and Margaret Hewitt HILEMAN. She was aged about 65 years of age at the time of death. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. D. J. ROUSE, of New Castle, Pa., A. C. HILEMAN and Miss Eva HILEMAN, of Orbisonia; John HILEMAN, Three Springs; George HILEMAN, of Pottstown, Pa., and Mrs. Grace WHITEHEAD of Jacksonville, Florida. The remains will arrive in Mount Union Tuesday afternoon on the 4 o’clock train and will be taken to the Blatt Funeral Home where services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery in Mt. Union [clipping ends here] James H. MCKNIGHT James H. MCKNIGHT, yard engineer for the Pennsylvania rail road, died at 4:15 o’clock yesterday morning at the family home 113 Bell avenue, Altoona, after a short illness. Death was attributed to complications. He was born August 1, 187__ in Huntingdon county, a son of John and Mary (FLOTT) MCKNIGHT. Surviving are the widow, ne___ Miss Jennie WARD, and four children: Miss Myrtle MCKNIGHT, at home; Mrs. Camillus LITTLE, Syracuse, N. Y.,; Charles H. MCKNIGHT at home, and James E. MCKNIGHT, Altoona. Two brothers and two sisters also survive: John D. MCKNIGHT and William O. MCKNIGHT, both of Burnham; Mrs. G. WERTZ and Mrs. Maud MUSSELMA_, both of Altoona. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:__ o’clock at the home in charge of the Rev. Dr. W. L. MCCLURE, with burial in Greenwood cemetery. Miss Cora D. GILLILAND, a highly respected resident of Blacklog Valley passed away at her home "Fair Oaks" July 16, 1939 at 7:15 p.m. after an illness of two years. She had been confined to her home the past seven months. Cora D. GILLILAND was the daughter of Samuel and Adeline (CROWTHERS) GILLILAND. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrisburg, having united with that body some years ago. During late years she had attended services at the Baptist churches of Mount Union and Shirleysburg when her health permitted. During her early life Miss GILLILAND was employed in the John WANAMAKER store in Philadelphia as a milliner. She was very original and clever as a designer and worked at her trade both in Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Later she returned to her home "Fair Oaks" and was employed in the SHAPIRO store at Orbisonia. She had lived a retired life for some years. Surviving are three brothers and two sisters: Samuel Bruce GILLILAND, Sarah Melissa GILLILAND and Mary Mead GILLILAND, all of "Fair Oaks", James G. GILLILAND, of Altoona; Bruce X. Blair GILLILAND, of Kalispell, Montana. A number of nephews and nieces survive also. Rev. James TAYLOR, of the First Baptist Church officiated and interment was made in the Orbisonia Cemetery. BLATT Funeral Service Miss Cora D. GILLILAND Funeral services for Miss Cora D. GILLILAND who died Sunday evening, July 16, 1939, at her home “Sair Oaks” in Blacklog Valley will be held from her late home on Wednesday morning at 10:30 o’clock. Rev. James TAYLOR, pastor of the First Baptist church at Mount Union will officiate and interment will be made in the Orbisonia cemetery. Friends may call at the home, “Sair Oaks”, after 12 o’clock noon on Tuesday. Blatt funeral service. (This obit was posted earlier but another paragraph was found and added onto the original. DW) Mrs. Lillian T. TAYLOR Mrs. Lillian A. TAYLOR of Bald Eagle avenue, Tyrone, died Monday morning, October 9, 1939, at 6:__ at Philipsburg hospital. Born Dec. 9, 1866, she was a daughter of Edward P. and Lavinia (HAYNES) WILLIAMS. Her husband, William A. TAYLOR, died in 1920. Members of the family include three brothers and one sister, Sidney WILLIAMS, of Orbisonia, Fred WILLIAMS of Claysville, Arthur S. WILLIAMS, of Tyrone, and Mrs. Cora MEEHAN of Philadelphia. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Tyrone. W. Hewitt ISENBERG Many hearts were saddened in Huntingdon last evening when it became known that W. Hewitt ISENBERG, of 1021 Washington street, had passed away. Mr. ISENBERG had the great misfortune to fall recently and break his hip and had since been a patient in the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, where death occurred on Friday evening, June 4, 1937, at 7:10 o’clock. He was the son of Benjamin and Anna Mary ISENBERG both deceased, and was born in Porter township, Huntingdon county, on October 2, 1853. At the time of death he was aged 83 years, 7 months and 2 days. On December 14, 1875, he was united in marriage to Katherine SMITH of Orbisonia, who departed this life on February 25, 1919. To this union fourteen children were born. Early in life Mr. ISENBERG united with the Christ Reformed Church of Alexandria and served faithfully in the Sunday school and church as superintendent, secretary, teacher and Deacon. In 1905 he moved to Huntingdon and immediately affiliated with the Abbey Church and served most faithfully as a teacher, Deacon and as an Elder. Mr. ISENBERG does not remember ever missing any Holy Communion services. Several years ago the State Sabbath School Association honored Mr. ISENBERG by presenting him with a gold medal for his fifty years of service in Sunday school work. He was not only faithful in his church duties but served his community most loyally. Porter township honored Mr. ISENBERG by electing him as a school director for three terms. After nine years in that capacity Mr. ISENBERG resigned. He leaves to mourn his passing the following children: Emory N. ISENBERG, Martin U. ISENBERG, B. Frank ISENBERG, James S. ISENBERG, Paul Z. ISENBERG, Margaretta, wife of Adam L. HOFFMAN, E. Hoy ISENBERG, all of Huntingdon, A. Porter ISENBERG, of Altoona, Belle, wife of John GLASS, of Beaver Falls, Carl W. ISENBERG, of Campbelltown and Ella, wife of Calvin D. UTLEY, of Hesston. Funeral services will be held at the Abbey Church in Huntingdon on Monday afternoon, June 7, 1937 at 1 o’clock, with the Rev. H. D. MCKEEHAN, D.D., officiating. Interment will be made in the Alexandria cemetery. Friends may call at Brown’s funeral home any time until eleven o’clock Monday morning when the body will be taken to the church where it will lie in state until the funeral hour. Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Madden, wife of Warren. J. Madden, died at her home in Rockhill Furnace at 11:55 Tuesday night, Nov. 26, 1940.Death resulted from a heart ailment. A daughter of Harry and Tena (SHUE) MYERS, SHE WAS BORN AT Shirleysburg on April 12, 1900, being aged at the time of death 40 years, seven months and fourteen days. She was united in marriage with Warren J. MADDEN at her home in Shirleysburg on October 20, 1920, the ceremony having been performed by the Rev. M. MARTIN. Prior to her marriage she taught school. She had been a member of the Methodist church for twenty-five years and was affiliated with the Dependable Sunday School class and the Ladies Aid of the Orbisonia church of that denomination at the time of her death. Surviving are her husband, her mother and the following children: Isabel, Ross, Leon and Eugene, all at home. These brothers and sisters survive: Robert MYERS, Herman MYERS, Arthur MYERS, Mrs. Lillian PRICE and Mrs. Flora MADER, all of Shirleysburg; Mrs. Emma CORNELIUS, of Three Springs, R. D.; Mrs. Esther WHITSEL, of Kistler, and Mrs. Larue HOOVER, of Newton Hamilton. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, with prayer at the home in Rockhill Furnace, followed by services in the Orbisonia Methodist church. The Rev. George McCAHAN, pastor of the church, will officiate. Interment will be made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Orbisonia, directed by GREEN’s funeral service. Simon STARR, lifelong resident of Shade Valley, and the son of a Shade Valley pioneer, died at his farm home most unexpectedly, Thursday morning March 20, 1941 after an illness of one month. His condition had not seemed serious and his death came as a distinct shock to his family and neighbors. At the time of death, he was aged 75 years, 11 months and 13 days. Simon STARR was born and reared on the adjoining farm to his own where he spent many years. He was the son of Jacob and Mary (GALLAHER) STARR and was born April 7, 1865. He was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Rebekah SILVERTHORN. She died 22 years ago. Mr. STARR was a faithful and devout member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Shade Valley. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Jacob STARR of Ohio; Roy STARR, Blacklog; John STARR, Mary STARR and Grace STARR at home; Julia, wife of Jacob MCMULLEN, of Shade Valley; Annabel, wife of Hayden WHITSEL of Hill Valley. A number of grandchildren also survive as well as the following brother and sisters: Andrew STARR, of Ohio; Mrs. Della KRUGH, Munhall; Mrs. Chauncey PIPER, Shade Valley; Mrs. William McMATH, Shade Valley; Mrs. Jennie ADAMS, of Montana. Funeral services will be held Monday morning after a prayer service at the home. In the charge of Rev. John A. KERKOSKA, the body will be taken to St. Mary’s church where Solemn High Requiem Mass will be celebrated. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery by CLARK funeral service. Mrs. Mazie WILDREW (OTT) WILSON, widow of Philip P. WILSON, died at her home in Rockhill Furnace on Wed. morning, Aug. 27, 1941, after an illness of several months. At the time of death she was aged 78 years, eleven months and twenty days. Mrs. WILSON was born at Sarah Furnace, Blair County, on Sept. 7, 1862, a daughter of William and Ellen (RILEY) OTT. On Dec. 24, 1885, she was united in marriage with Philip P. WILSON, who preceded her in death twenty-nine years ago. Surviving are the following children: Benner S., Charles M. and Hugh R. WILSON, all of Pitcairn; Lawrence S. WILSON, at home. One sister, Mrs. Charlotte CHILCOAT, of Huntingdon, and one brother, Seward S. OTT, of Orbisonia, also survive. Mrs. WILSON was a lifelong member of the Methodist church of Orbisonia and a charter member of the Rebekah Lodge, Willemine Chapter 568. A woman of true Christian character and many neighborly deeds, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Her entire life was one of thoughtfulness and consideration for others. Funeral services will be held in the First Methodist Church at Orbisonia on Saturday afternoon with the Rev. George McCAHAN, her pastor, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Lewis King, of the Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be made in the Orbisonia cemetery, directed by OTT’s funeral service. Mrs. I. K. GILBERT, of Ridge Av., Allenport, died at her late home, Thursday, Dec. 26, 1940 at 5:30 a. m. after an illness of three years. At the time of death she was aged 78 years, 4 months. Mrs. GILBERT was born at Carnegie, Pa., Aug. 26, 1862 and was the daughter of John and Rose NICKOLEY. She was three times married. The first union was with Farrell CONLON, of Carnegie, to which union three children survive. They are Cora RHINEHART, Mrs. W. J. ALDINGER and John CONLON, all of Pittsburgh. Her second husband was George MEEK and after his death she was united in marriage with Isaac K. GILBERT of Mount Union. The ceremony was performed on Nov. 30,1933, by the Rev. Seth Russell DOWNIE, in the parsonage at Hunterstown, Pa. They have lived in Mount Union in the GILBERT home since that time. Mrs. GILBERT was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Mount Union. Along with her three children to the former marriage are the following step-sons and step-daughters, Albert GILBERT, Daniel GILBERT, Newton GILBERT, Joseph GILBERT, Norman GILBERT, William GILBERT, Mrs. Charles HALL and Mrs. Preston BUCKLEY. The following sisters and brothers also survive: Mrs. John LAWLEY, Homestead; Mrs. Rose CULLIN, Mrs. Abe BLEICHNER, Mrs. Mary DEEM, John NICKOLEY, Joseph NICKOLEY, all of Pittsburgh and George NICKOLEY, of Miami, Fla. Funeral services will be held from the Clark funeral home in Mount Union Sunday afternoon, with the Rev. Harold G. KEEN, officiating. Interment will be made in the Mt. Nebo cemetery near Mount Union. Mrs. Elizabeth MCVEY, wife of J. Holt MCVEY, died at her home in Newton Hamilton, Friday morning, October 12, 1923 at 2:15 o’clock after a long illness from complications. Mrs. MCVEY was the daughter of Martin Luther and Mary M. MUSSER, and was born in Allensville, Mifflin County, August 25, 1860. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Newton Hamilton for many years and a woman highly esteemed. Surviving are her husband and these chidlren: Lawrence L. MCVEY, of Pitcairn; Fern E., Charles H. , and Mrs. Roy PLANK of Altoona; Elijah MCVEY, of Juniata; H. Milton MCVEY, of Frankstown; J. Homer MCVEY of Mount Union; Mrs. Charles WERT, of Port Royal; Mrs. Ralph FRANKHOUSER of Newton Hamilton; and Miss Etta MCVEY at home. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church, Newton Hamilton, Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Chalmers GOSHORN. Burial followed in Memorial cemetery. W.P. DUNMIRE, Funeral Director. James Dorris TRAXLER, a resident near Dry Run, died at his home in that place, Friday evening, October 31, 1924, after an illness of two weeks of pneumonia. He was aged 68 years, 7 months and 27 days. Mr. TRAXZLER was a son of Wm and Mary A. TRAXLER, deceased. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary J. WISER of Shade Gap, who survives with the following children: Pearl of Dry Run; Melissa, Mrs. H.A. COWAN, of Decorum; Frank, at home; Samuel of Neelyton; Charles of Fannettsburg; Olive, Mrs. Earl APPLEBY of Concord; Martha, Mrs. Frank KELLER of Chambersburg; Sadie, Mrs. Don MCALLEN of Willow Hill; Bruce deceased, and Harvey of Fannettsburg. The following sisters also survive namely: Mrs. Retta SMELKER, of Terrell, Texas; Mrs. Mary LOCKE, of Shade Gap; Mrs. Ella GOSHORN, Shade Valley; Mrs. Katherine MORGAN of Mount Union; Mrs. Arminta WISER of Mount Union; Mrs. La-----STAINER of Newton Hamilton and brother Bruce of Juniata, Pa. He is also survived by 31 grandchldren Short services were held at the late home on Monday at 9:30 a.m. in charge of Rev. STAUMBAUGH after which the body was taken to the Pleasant Hill church where further services were conducted. Interment was made in the Pleasant Hill cemetery. F.W. WINEMAN directed the funeral. The family desires to express their thansks to all those who so kindly assisted during the eillness and death of their loved one. Mrs. Kate E. GROVE, wife of Solomon H. GROVE, died at her home having been in ill health for nearly six years, her illness being caused by a paralytic stroke. Deceased was born in Hartslog Valley, February -, 1857, and was the daughter of Job and Mary GROVE. She was united in marriage to Solomon H. GROVE, Dec. 25, 1884, and has lived near Shirleysburg for 52 years. Mrs. GROVE was a good, kind, Christian woman and was a faithful member of the Reformed church for 46 years. She will be greatly missed in the home and community. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and the following children: Preston F., of Hill Valley, Pa., Hayden W. of Altoona, Pa.; Minerva, Mrs. S.R. NORRIS; Naomi, Mrs. D.L. BOOK; Mason, Martha and Eunice at home. Ambrose, Oscar and Hulda are deceased. She is also survived by seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home and in charge of Rev. D.E. MASTERS of the Reformed church of Huntingdon. Interment was made in the Bilboa cemetery. Undertaker W.P. DUNMIRE. Mrs. Mary Annn TRAXLER died of the infirmities of old age, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D.W. WISER, Mt. Union, Feb. 26, 1921, at the age of almost 91 years. She was the daughter of Abram and Mary CROW BOLLINGER, deceased; was born April 5, 1830, in Shade valley, Huntingdon county, and her entire life was spent in Shade valley. In 1850 she was married to Wm. TRAXLER and to that union were born the following children: Retta, Mrs. T.N. SMELKER, of Terrell, Tex.; Mrs. Chas. MCAFEE, of Tyrone; Mary, Mrs. Mack LOCKE, of Shade Gap; Ella, Mrs. David GOSHORN, of Blairs Mills; Katherine, Mrs. George MORGAN, of Mount Union; Araminta, Mrs. Daniel WISER, of Mt. Union; Laura, Mrs. John STAINER, of Newton Hamilton; Dorris of Franklin county and Bruce of Juniata, Pa. Deceased was the mother of eleven children, two of whom are deceased. She was one of a family of three boys and two girls, all of whom are deceased. She is also survived by 39 grandchildren and 80 great grandchildren. Funeral was held at 1p.m. Wednesday of this week from the home of Mr. WISER in Mount Union, in charge of Rev. J.B. BRENNEMAN, pastor of the Methodist church, of which she was a devoted member for many years. Interment was made in the cemetery at Newton Hamilton. Most of her life was spent in Shade Valley and at Newton Hamilton. In her later years she has made her home with her children. Undertaker, A.J. BARBEN. On Wednesday afternoon, April 5th, 1911, as the clock was striking four, the grim Reaper Death entered the home and called from his earthly habitation Philip BOLINGER of Black Log Valley after an illness of about five months of Jaundice terminating in Dropsy. The funeral was held Friday at 2 o’clock, Rev. SWAYNE of Shirleysburg, officiating. The services at the cemetery were in charge of the G.A.R., Gen. Kane Post No. 292, Mt. Union, Pa., of which he was a member. Interment in the SHOPE cemetery with W.P. DUNMIRE in charge. He is survived by his widow, two sons, D. Frank at home, W. Oscar, whose whereabouts are unknown, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank L. OPPEL, also two sisters, Mrs. Jacob LOVE of Shade Valley and Jemina of Three Springs, and 8 grandchildren together with a host of friends. Philip BOLINGER was born in Tell Twp., Hunt. Co., Jan. 19, 1842. He was the son of Jacob and Rachael (GIFFORD) BOLINGER and moved to Black Log at the age of eight years. In August 1864 Mr. BOLINGER enlisted in Co. K., 202 Pa. Vol., and served til the close of the war. He then assisted his father on the farm for a year. In 1867 he went to Kansas, and in 1868 he returned to Hunt. Co. A few years later he purchased a farm and was regularly engaged in cultivating it. Although incapaciated for manual labor, from rheumatism, he always set a good example for honesty and truth. He was married September 14, 1871 to Malinda, daughter of David and Mary (CROWNOVER) GILLILAND. He was a member of the Progressive Brethren church and was aged 69 years, 2 mo., and 16 days. Mrs. Hanna Jane SHOPE, wife of the Rev. John E. SHOPE, retired pastor of the Church of the Brethren, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. DAY, 2209 Third Av., Altoona yesterday afternoon at 4:10. Death was caused by a heart ailment, following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. SHOPE was a daughter of John C. and Annie JOHNS BOLLINGER, both deceased. She was born in Black Log valley, August 8, 1849, and was the last survivor of her family, four brothers and six sisters having preceded her in death. She was at one time a school teacher at what was known as the Fair Oaks school house. The school is still standing on what is known as the Day farm in Black Log valley. Mrs. SHOPE resided in Black Log valley 39 years. She was united in marriage with the Rev. John E. SHOPE at the residence of her father, John C. BOLLINGER, Black Log valley, Huntingdon county, Dec. 30,1868. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Charles M., of Huntingdon, foreman of the Penn Central Light and Power company in Huntingdon; Mrs. Annie ISENBERG, W. W. SHOPE, 206 Fourth Av., Altoona, assistant road foreman of engines on the Middle division; Mrs. Flora DAY, wife of James DAY, 2209 Third Av., Altoona, general foreman of the Altoona erecting shops; Mrs. Minerva MOYER, wife of P. M. MOYER , 128 Willow Av., Altoona, engineer on the Pittsburgh Division. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death, Samuel T. and Benjamin F. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the Church of the Brethren, Maple Av. and thirtieth Street, Altoona, in charge of the Rev. W. S. LONG, assisted by the Rev. A. D. GNAGY. Interment will follow at Alto Rest cemetery. R. A. THOMPSON DEAD Funeral of Well Known Civil War Veteran Thursday Afternoon. Robert Alexander THOMPSON, Civil War veteran and retired farmer, died Monday night, Sept. 29th at 10:30 at the home, 740 South Locust Street. He suffered a light stroke twelve days ago, from which he was unable to recover, and for the past two days had been unconscious. The deceased was 83 years old. Mr. THOMPSON was born February 7, 1847 in Huntingdon County, Pa., the son of William and Mary (GILLILAND) THOMPSON. He enlisted Feb. 25, 1864 at Harrisburg, Pa., in Company C. 15th U. S. Infantry. After serving three years he was discharged at Macon, Georgia. Mr. THOMPSON came to Kansas in 1869 and settled in Peoria. He was converted at Peoria in Oct., 1873 and served as a class leader and Sunday school superintendent until moving to Ottawa in 1914. Mr. THOMPSON was twice married. His first marriage was to Rachel A TAYLOR, January 1, 1873, at Peoria, and her death occurred May 2, 1913. He was married to Annie E. BURTON Sept. 5, 1914, by Rev. N. J. Nelson of the U. B. church in Ottawa, Kansas. The children who survive are: Mrs. Elsie CRAWFORD, Ottawa; Miss Etta THOMPSON, Eldridge, Ca., W. W. THOMPSON, Kansas City and Elmer THOMPSON, Blytheville, Ark. A sister and brothers of the deceased are: Mrs. Effie CORBETT, Mill Creek, Pa., Dewitt THOMPSON, Altoona, Pa., Mitchell THOMPSON, Houston, Texas and G. W. and Charles THOMPSON, San Jose, Cal. Mr. THOMPSON was chaplain of the George H. THOMAS Post, G. A. R. at the time of his death, and he had also served the local Post as Commander. He was also a member of the Ladies Circle No. 60. G. A. R. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at the First Methodist Church, with Rev. E. F. BUCK officiating. The Post and the Circle will also take part in the services. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery. --------------------- October 2, 1930 (Belle Grove) The funeral of Robert Alexander THOMPSON, 740 South Locust St. pioneer resident of Kansas, was held yesterday afternoon from the First Methodist Church, with Rev. E. F. BUCK officiating. George H. THOMAS Post and Circle No. 60, G. A. R., also held services at the church. Mrs. Charles D. PETERSON and Mrs. R. T. WADELL of the Circle sang "Nearer My God to Thee," and Mrs. C. M. JACKSON placed the flag. The G. A. R. service was in charge of N. W. MCCANDLESS and Mrs. WADELL sang "Let him Rest." Taps were sounded by Oscar GRAHAM and taps at the grave in Highland Cemetery were sounded by Comrade Enoch COLLETT of Kansas City. This was in accordance with an agreement between Mr. THOMPSON and Mr. COLLETT, old friends, that they would sound taps for whichever one died first. The pallbearers were G. A. ELDRIDGE, George MCCURDY, W. A. LAIRD, N. L. WHEELER, J. F. BERLIN and G. W. MOTT. A quartet, Mrs. A. W. HILDING, Mrs. Frank ABLESON, H. M. VAN LANDINGHAM and Walter DICKINSON sang "Will There be any Stars in My Crown" and "Am I a Soldier of the Cross." Miss Helen OSBURN was the accompanist. Mr. THOMPSON died Monday night at the age of 83. Besides the widow and four children, he is survived by five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mrs. Fred SCHNOKE, Miss Clara KAISER, Mrs. James TURNER and Mrs. W. A. LAIRD assisted in arranging many beautiful flowers. Relatives here from out of town for the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Ira HULL and W. W. THOMPSON and family, Kansas City; Mrs. Effie CORBETT, Huntingdon, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred CRAWFORD and family and Jack TAYLOR and daughter, Peoria; Mrs. Elsie CRAWFORD and family, Richter; Mrs. Blanche DETWILER, Williamsburg and Mrs. Sam THOMPSON and daughter, Briles neighborhood. George S. BOLINGER, aged 64, died Monday at his home, 7924 Tacoma street, Homewood. He was born in Huntingdon county, Pa., but had been a resident of Pittsburgh 35 years. He was a member of the Homewood Presbyterian church; Cokewood Lodge No. 781, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Valley Lodge No. 615, Free and Accepted Masons. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Rebecca H. BOLINGER; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph HARTMAN; a son, Howard S. BOLINGER, all of Pittsburgh; a sister, Mrs. G.W. BOYD of Lanarka, Ill.; three brothers, D.O. BOLINGER of Shade Gap, Pa.; D.O. BOLINGER of Orbisonia, Pa.; A.S. BOLINGER of Argesville, N.D. and two grandchildren. On Monday, April 25, 1927, George Snyder BOLINGER, husband of Rebecca HILL BOLINGER died. Services at his residence: 6924 Tacoma St., Eastend, on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment private. (The first paragraph of George Bolinger's obituary has already been posted, the second paragraph was just found and added to the original.DW) Mrs. Millie KAUFFMAN REX died at the Altoona Hospital at 10:00 Mon. night of diseases incident to advanced age. She was born at Mill Creek, Nov. 29, 1849, and had been a resident of Altoona for the past six years. She was twice married, her first husband, David KAUFFMAN, dying fifty years ago, while her second husband , Lutheran REX, died eight years ago. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. James CASSADY of 1915 Eighth Av., Altoona, two grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Effie CORBETT of Mill Creek, and five brothers: Robert A. THOMPSON, of Ottawa, Kansas, Mitchell THOMPSON of Houston, Texas, Charles and Gilbert THOMPSON of Cal., and Dewitt THOMPSON of New York City. She was of the Methodist faith. The body was taken to the CASSADY home for funeral services. Interment was made at Mill Creek. The following poem gives no dates or parentage but does mention a cousin. The following gives no dates but does mention a Death of Grace Guilland On a cold December day They laid their darling baby away. Her casket was white as the foamy sea That held sweet Grace, which God sent for thee. Grace! Grace! Came the call from her parents heart But little Grace from them God did part. A child so pure, but five was she God loved the angel, and sent for thee. The moon and stars faded away The birds were hanging their heads, the coming day, Because they heard the angels say, They would come that day and take her away. The trees were silent, the world was still. The ones she loved came over of chill God he was ready to bring her to shore. The love one glanced at her friends once more. Then she was led through the golden doors. The angels were ready to meet her so sweet. God kissed and blessed her, She bowed at his feet. When evening shades began to fall They laid their daughter in a flower call. Her head was tossed on a pillow of silk And down on her feet was a dainty silk quilt. As she lay in that casket of white A pure white dove sang through the night. Her parents were sad, their hearts did break To see their baby in that icy state. Her hands were cold, no heart did beat The precious darling had fallen asleep. Never to wake again on this earth An angel came down, threw roses around. The casket did welt, the world did fall When God came at last to chose His call. Now she is gone so far, away No more will she roam on this earth of today, No more will we hear the patter of her feet, No more will we see her face of smiles, No more will we hear her little heart beat, She walks with God, upon Heaven's isles. Her place is vacant in the home, While up in Heaven she does roam. Her little chair, that she once filled In the home is standing still We miss her here, we miss her there, We miss her everywhere. ---Composed by her cousin, Myrtle A. Daub. In sad but loving memory of our darling mother, Mrs. Bella M. KLING, who died one year ago, January 3rd, 1923: We have lost our darling mother, She has bid us all adieu, She has gone to live in Heaven, And her form is lost to view. Oh, that dear one, how we loved her! Oh, how hard to give her up. But an angel came down for her And removed her from our flock. We loved her, yes we loved her, But Jesus loved her more, And called her home to live with Him On yonder shining shore. --Her children, Elsie, Olive, Violet, Rosetta and Elma Mrs. Mary E. LOCKE Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (TRAXLER) LOCKE died at her home in Shade Gap on Saturday, August 17, 1940, at 4 p.m., following a prolonged illness. A daughter of the late William TRAXLER and Mary Bolinger TRAXLER, she was born in Shade Valley, Huntingdon county, on April 29, 1860; therefore, at the time of death had reached the advanced age of 80 years, three months and eighteen days. On the 31st of October, 1878 she was united in marriage to McGinley LOCKE. Mr. LOCKE died January 31, 1919. Mrs. LOCKE’s entire life was lived in the vicinity of Shade Gap. Following her marriage, at the age of eighteen, she lived for forty years on a farm in that locality and the remaining twenty years she resided in Shade Gap. The following children survive: Mrs. Edith HUDSON, of Pitcairn; Guy LOCKE, of Shade Gap; Mrs. Ella SHAFFNER, of Orbisonia; Charles LOCKE, of Shade Gap; Mrs. Blanche LINN, of Shade Valley; Earl LOCKE, of Shade Gap; Mrs. Edna PRICE, of Mount Union; Mrs. Rella RORAR, of Wood, and Herbert LOCKE, of Shade Gap. Twenty-nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive. One grandson, Russell LOCKE, of Mount Union, was reared by Mrs. LOCKE in her home, where he received a mother’s care. There are also three sisters: Mrs. Aretta SMELKER, of Terrell, Texas; Mrs. Laura STAYNER, of Newton Hamilton, and Mrs. Ella GOSHORN, of Shade Valley. This estimable, Christian woman attended the Church of God and her daily conduct bore witness to her high moral character. She was a devoted wife and mother and a kind friend and neighbor. Her life was one worthy of emulation. Funeral services will be held at her late home in Shade Gap at 2:30 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon, August 20. The Rev. George HANSON will officiate. Interment will be made in the family plot in Locke Valley cemetery, directed by Ott’s funeral service. Friends are being received at the residence until the hour of the services. Death of Martin HAMEL. Martin A. HAMEL died last Thursday morning, Jan. 3rd, 1918, after an illness of several years. He was a son of Edward B., and Mary HAMEL of this place. Deceased was born in Tyrone, Nov. 37th 1884, and his earlier life was spent at that place. The family came to Mount Union about 12 years ago. Mr. HAMEL was married 11 years ago to Margaret HELLER. To this union two children were born, one dying in infancy. The wife and one daughter, Geraldine, survive. In addition to the parents also a sister, Mrs. F. M. COVERT of town. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from the Presbyterian church, in charge of Rev. TODD. Interment in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery. Mr. HAMEL was a good citizen, a hard working man, and one who had many friends. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. He belonged to the knights of Pythias and Junior Mechanics. His death will be widely mourned. Death was due to an abscess on the brain, due to a fall in the past. Mrs. Mary E. WHITSEL Mount Union. Aug. 12. -- Mrs. Mary Emma WHITSEL, highly respected resident of Upper Hill Valley, died very suddenly in her home, Sunday afternoon, August 11, 1940, about 4:50 o’clock, of a heart attack. While she had not been in the best of health she had seemed as well as usual and her death came as a great shock to members of her family and friends. Mary Emma LEONARD was born in Broad Top, Huntingdon county, October 24, 1873 and was the daughter of Benjamin C. and Emma (PRICE) LEONARD. She was united in marriage with David L. WHITSEL, July 16, 1896 at Shirleysburg. He died February 15, 1931. Mrs. WHITSEL died in the same home in which she and her husband had gone to housekeeping. Surviving are 92 direct descendants. Mrs. WHITSEL was a splendid Christian woman, kind and helpful in her life. She was a good mother and was also a good neighbor. She was an active member of the Church of the Brethren of Sugar Run. Surviving are two sons and two daughters, Russell WHITSEL and Mrs. Hazel CORBIN at home; Mrs. Richard ASHMAN of Bradford, Pa., and Albert L. WHITSEL of Altoona. The following step-children also survive: Howard M. WHITSEL, of Mill Creek; Mrs. Rachel PETERSON, of Orbisonia; Richard WHITSEL, Philip WHITSEL, William WHITSEL, John WHITSEL, Owen WHITSEL, all of Hill Valley; Mrs. Della BROWN, Saxton; Mrs. Sarah LATHEROW, Mrs. Mary CUTSHALL, of Pitcairn. One sister, Mrs. Matilda GINGERICH, of Linglestown; three brothers, Frank LEONARD, James LEONARD, Finleyville and George LEONARD, of Joller, also survive. There are 55 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren also surviving. Funeral services will be held at the late home in Upper Hill Valley, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in charge of Rev. L. B. RUBLE, of McVeytown. Interment will be made in the Monroe cemetery, directed by Blatt’s funeral service. Mrs. Mary Rebecca COVERT Mrs. Mary Rebecca COVERT, widow of Chalsmer COVERT, died at the home of her son, Lawrence COVERT, at Pleasant Hill, Huntingdon county, Sunday evening, June 9, 1940 at 7:30 o’clock. She had been in ill health the past three years and was confined to bed two weeks before her passing. Mrs. COVERT was well known throughout this section and word of her death brought much sadness to neighbors and friends as well as to her family. She was born at Maddensville, Springfield township, September 24, 1861, thus at the time of death she was aged 78 years, 8 months and 15 days. She was the daughter of Isaiah and Elizabeth (MCQUAITE) MATTHEWS. On December 12, 1880 she was united in marriage with Chalsmer COVERT at Shirleysburg, Pa., and they established their first home at Maddensville. Later they lived for many years at Shade Gap. The husband died some years ago. Mrs. COVERT will be remembered by many people for the kindness which she showed to everyone with whom she came in contact. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of the Church of God at Maddensville and was active in the work of the church and faithful in her devotions as long as health permitted. Surviving are the following children: Herbert MCCLELLAND, of Meadville; Leslie, of Orbisonia; Arlie, of Granville; Emory, of Orbisonia; Mrs. Harry MENTZER, Francis S., Clarence and Howard, all of Shade Gap; Berlin R. COVERT, of Mount Union; and Lawrence, of Pleasant Hill. There are forty-two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters also survive. Mrs. Jennie RUTTER, of Mount Union; Mrs. Catharine VARNER, Orbisonia; Samuel MATTHEWS, Meadow Gap and Thomas MATTHEWS, Fort Littleton. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, June 13th. A short prayer service will be held at 1:30 o’clock at the home of the son, Lawrence COVERT, Pleasant Hill, after which the body will be taken to the United Brethren church at Pleasant Hill for the funeral services. Interment will be made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Rock Hill. Mrs. James GORMAN of the Pentecostal church will have charge and be assisted by the pastor of the Pleasant Hill church. Clark funeral service. In memory of Mr. Emanuel BOOZEL, who died December 25, 1918, at the age of 71 years and 11 months. Mr. Boozel was a soldier of the Civil War. Dear Papa, we never can see your smiling face. This world has no smile, only gloom; It is not our will, but thine be done. Life is very sweet, but his life was miserable; it was short: at least he kept his faith, never was discouraged; always patient. He joined the German Baptist church when a young man and kept his faith to the end. Let us rather re-dedicate our live to the Kingdom of Christ, carrying forward to the best of our ability the work which he served, the cause which he has realized in his own life. Psalm 17:15 “I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake, with thy likeness: O sweet and blessed country, the home of God’s elect; O Sweet and blessed country, that eager hearts expect. Jesus in mercy bring us to that dear land of rest. Who are with God the Father and Spirit ever blest. In memory of our dear father, Emanuel BOOZEL, a soldier of the civil War, who departed this life on Dec. 25, 1917. When we gather round the fireside, When the evening hours are long; Oh, how we miss our dear papa! In our hearts and happy song. Papa dear, how we miss you! With that smile upon your face; You were always kind and gentle, Oh, we miss you every place! But he in glory brightly dwelleth, Where a discord never comes; Where the life streams are ever flowing And all joys are truly won. Then let his true love enfold thee, Keep silent at His word; Be still and He shall mould thee. Oh, rest thee in the Lord! But all is well that God shall do, Although ‘tis hard to think; Sometimes we all shall understand, Whene’er we cross the brink. When beyond this world of changes, When beyond this world of care; We shall meet our dearest papa In the heavenly mansions fair. --Iva F. BOLLINGER. DEATH OF EMANUEL BOOZEL Emanuel BOOZEL, son of John and Catherine BOOZEL, was born in Shade Valley, Jan 26, 1846 and died at his home in Blacklog Dec., 26, 1917, aged 71 years and 11 months. He had been in very poor health for several years, but was a patient sufferer. Although very young when the Civil War broke out, Mr. BOOZEL enlisted. He received seven bullet wounds and had his left arm amputated at the shoulder joint, while in Virginia. He belonged to Co. G, 149 Regiment, Volunteer Infantry, and fought in the battle of Gettysburg. He was united in marriage to Caroline F. GLOCK, Sept., 25, 1779[sic]. To this union were born five children: Mrs. Bruce HANCOCK of Hill Valley, Mrs. Luther GEISSINGER of Mill Creek, Mrs. Darvin BOLINGER of Blacklog, Mrs. Charles DONALDSON of Newton Hamilton and Miss Emma B. at home. All of these survive to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father. Besides the wife and children he is survived by the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Nan GUSHARD, Lewistown, Pa., Mrs. Dorothy BELL, Windber, Pa.; Mrs. Kate BERRY, Reeds Gap, Pa.; Mrs. Adda GLOCK, Mt. Union, Pa.; Mrs. Della RISLEY, Earlsville, Ill.; Mrs. Aurora MCDANIEL, Oswego, Il; Wm. BOOZEL, North Dakota, and John BOOZEL, Blacklog, Pa. he was preceded to the grave by four sisters and two brothers, viz: Elizabeth LEEDY, Jane DAVIS, Margaret HUGHEY, Rachel, Allen, and Abraham BOOZEL. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and a nephew, Cambridge BOOZEL, who made his home with him. Mr. BOOZEL joined the Brethren church in 1884 and was a faithful member until the time of his death. He was a deacon of the church for some years. His wife and children deeply feel the loss of a loving and devoted husband and father, but he has only gone before to receive the victor’s robe and crown. Heaven will be dearer now because of the hope of meeting him there. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. George SWAYNE,. The body was then borne to its last resting place by six of the friends, viz: Bruce HANCOCK, Luther GEISSINGER, George GLOCK, Sr., George GLOCK, Jr., Cambridge BOOZEL and Edgar BERRY. Undertaker--Milliken. All the way my Saviour leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy Who, thro’ life has been my Guide? Heavenly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell! For I know what e’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well. All the way my Saviour leads me; Cheer each winding path I tread, Gives me grace for every trial, Feeds me with the living bread; Tho’ my weary steps may falter, And my soul athirst may be, Gushing from the rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see. All the way my Saviour leads me; O! the fullness of His love! Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father’s house above; When my spirit, clothed immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day, This my song thru’ endless ages, Jesus led me all the way. M. J. H. (Part of this obituary was posted earlier, the obituary itself was on a different page and I added it to the original and it is reposted. DW)