Obit: NEAL, Lavina (nee Grove) 1908: Rose Twp, Jefferson Co, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Gilbert Neal. gneal@nc.rr.com USGENWEB ARCHIVES (tm) NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information are included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ____________________________________________________ The Brookville Republican March 12, 1908 MRS LAVINA NEAL Death's Summons Removes a Beloved Mother to Her Reward. The funeral of Mrs. Lavina Neal, nee Grove, took place Saturday morning, March 7th, 1908. The services were held at St. John's Lutheran church, Rose township, and were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. W.W. Frey. Interment was made in St. John's cemetery. Mrs. Lavina Neal was born September 3d, 1834, on what is now the Diener place in Rose township, and was 74 years, 6 months and 2 days of age at her death. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Neal 1855 and had lived ever since in the locality in which she died except for a few years at Summerville. Her husband departed this life about six years ago. The family consisted of five daughters and four sons all of whom survive except Esther, wife of Mr. Mayo, who died a few years ago. They are as follows: Mrs. Annie Zook, Connmaugh; G. W., Nebraska, Forest county; Mrs. Myrtle Kaiser, New York City; Carlton M., at home; Mrs. Edna Lee Frease, New York City; Oran, at home; Jesse, Loleta; Mrs. Jennie Kaiser, New York City. There are also one brother and two sisters of Mrs. Neal living. Mrs. Neal was widely and favorably known in the community in which she lived. She was a kind and helpful neighbor, always ready to lend assistance wherever needed. Her family life was marked by gentleness and love. She was a consistent member of St. John's church for more than 60 years-surely a- record of profession and faith which is noteworthy. Of a modest and retiring disposition, she was nevertheless faithful and earnest in her works and life as a true follower of Him who in her dying moments was her stay and assurance -.who was indeed for her "the Resurrection and the Life." - X. ______________