OBIT: David Avis JOHNS, 1960, native of Rock Hill, Huntingdon County, PA

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DAVID A. JOHNS 

  David A. Johns, veteran ice and coal dealer, died June 24, after a long 
illness. Born in Rock Hill, Huntingdon County June 7, 1876, he moved to 
Pitcairn  (Allegheny County) in 1898. He began the coal and ice business in 
1911 and continued until sickness came. His wife Nena (Nena Catherine 
Keebaugh 1873-1945) died in 1945.
  He is survived by four sons, John W., Harry E., Charles D., James E., and 
two daughters, Mrs. Frances Stanger and Della M. He also leaves 21 
grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
  He was a member of the Greater Beneficial Union Life Member Pitcairn F.O.E. 
and a Life Member of Pitcairn Fire Co. No. 2, where he served as a volunteer 
for 23 years.
  He was buried in Orbisonia, Huntingdon County, PA. June 27. Pearce & Son 
conducted the funeral.

Allegheny newspaper, June 1960

Additional Comments:
David Avis Johns is buried in the Orbisonia Cemetery with his wife Nena and 
his children :
Infant daughter, 1900-1900
Edith M., 1904-1910 
Della M., 1903-1985.


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