OBIT: Barbara Elizabeth NIXDORF, 1938, Native of Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA

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AGED RESIDENT IS CALLED BY DEATH

Mrs. Barbara Elizabeth Nixdorf, one of Altoona's oldest residents, died at 12:40 
o'clock this morning at the home of a son, W. H. Nixdorf, 1920 Ninth street.

Mrs. Nixdorf was born in Lancaster on Jan. 22, 1948 (sic), and thus had just 
attained her 90th birthday anniversary prior to her death.  She came to Altoona 
with her husband, Harry Nixdorf, in November, 1880, residing here continuously 
since.

Mr. Nixdorf was one of Altoona's pioneer ice cream manufacturers and was the 
first dealer in shell oysters in the city.  For a number of years he was also a 
leading restaurant and hotel proprietor in the city.  Mr. Nixdorf died a number 
of years ago.

Mrs. Nixdorf attended the opening of the William F. Gable company store in 
Altoona and still possessed her original purchase made at the opening.  She had 
missed visiting the store on only three anniversaries since.

Surviving are the son, with whom she resided; three grandchildren, C. R. 
Nixdorf, Mrs. S. H. Dunmire and Miss Mary Nixdorf; two great-grandchildren and 
one sister, Mrs. Clara Hubley of Lancaster.

Mrs. Nixdorf was the oldest member of Christ Evangelical and Reformed church.  
The body may be viewd at the son's home.

Altoona Mirror, February 2, 1938, Page 16

Additional Comments:  Correct date of birth is January 22, 1848