OBIT: John A. STONER, 1915, formerly of Lancaster County, PA

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At the remarkable age of ninety-three years, lacking four days, life's journey 
came to an end for John C. Stoner, at his home in Millheim, on Thursday last 
at three o'clock in the afternoon. For a number of years he had been a burden 
to himself and others because of the loss of his mind, but his wonderful 
physical strength was slow to show any sign of weakening. Sunday prior to is 
death he ate heartily, and from that time on he rapidly drew to life's end. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning and interment followed in the old 
cemetery in Millheim, Rev. W. Donst of the Reformed church officiating.
   John Stoner came to this country with his parents from Germany when he was 
but eight years of age. When a young man he labored hard and saved every 
dollar he could acquire, denying himself all luxuries as well as many things 
which others considered as absolute necessities fo life's welfare. As a result 
of this strict economy he soon accumulated wealth, which took on the shape of 
big farms and at one time he owned no less than ten of the best farms in 
Centre county. He owned considerable property in Millheim and at one time the 
mill property at Wolf's store. For a number of years he was president of the 
First National Bank at Millheim, and was a big stock holder. Mr. Stoner was 
twice married, his first wife being Miss Elizabeth Lingle, who preceded him to 
the beyond twenty-two years ago. To this union ten children were born, nine of 
whom survive' namely Mrs. Lavina Walters, Spring Mills; Henry Stoner, State 
College; Mrs. William Mayes, Millheim; Susan Long, Colyer; Mrs. Ellen Smith, 
Freeport, Ill; William Stoner, Joliet, Ill; Mrs. George Zerby, Tusseyville; 
Reuben Stoner, Washington state;  David Stoner, Tusseyville. To the second 
wife, who was Miss Mary Greib, and who survives him, one child was born - Miss 
Lizzie Stoner, who is at home. No brothers or sisters survive. Mrs. Stoner was 
a member of the Reformed church since his second marriage.

The Centre Reporter, Centre Hall, PA, Jan. 21, 1915

Additional Comments:
John Stoner was the son of Christian and Hannah Maria Steiner of West Donegal 
Twp in Lancaster Co., PA. He changed his name from Steiner to Stoner at some 
point after he left Lancaster Co. and settled in Centre Co.