OBIT: Elizabeth (HOPPER) REED, 1900, formerly of Lewistown, Mifflin County, PA

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DEATH OF MRS. ELIZABETH REED

Mrs. Elizabeth Reed, formerly of Lewistown, died at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Wm. Siers, in Altoona on Wednesday morning, aged 82 years.  
Deceased was widow of John S. Reed, who died in Lewistown thirteen years 
ago, and since then has resided in Altoona.  Her illness was brief, with a 
complication of diseases.  She was an active member of the First Methodist 
Church of Altoona.  She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Wm. Siers 
and Mrs. J. H. McCord, both of Altoona; Albert J. of Baltimore; Mrs. Riden of 
Lewistown; Albert J. Seeleysville, Indiana; W. H., Baltimore; John Harper, 
Salina O.; Edward, Thomas and Nathan, all of Chicago.  Funeral services were 
held in Altoona Thursday morning, after which the body was brought to the 
residence of W. C. Davies on Valley Street, Lewistown, and from there the 
funeral took place yesterday afternoon.

Lewistown Democrat, and Sentinel April 28, 1900
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MRS. ELIZABETH REED

Mrs. Elizabeth Reed, widow of John S. Reed, formerly of Lewistown, after a 
brief illness with a complication of diseases, died at the home of her 
daughter, Mr. William M. Siers, in Altoona, Pa., Wednesday morning of last 
week, aged 82 years and 26 days.  She was born in Montoursville, Pa., but 
since the death of her husband in Lewistown thirteen years ago has made her 
home with her daughter in Altoona, Pa. Mrs. Reed was a remarkably active 
woman and returned but a short time ago from a visit to Luzerne County.  She 
was a consistent member of the Methodist church and was identified with all 
branches of charitable work, and is well remembered by many citizens in the 
vicinity.  She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Wm. Siers and J. H. 
McCord, of Altoona, Pa.; Mrs. James Riden of Lewistown, Pa.; Albert J. of 
Seeleysville, Indiana; Rev. W. H. of Baltimore, Md.; John Harper, Salina, Ohio 
and Edward, Thomas and Nathan, all of Chicago, Ill.; also a large number of 
grandchildren, of which Mrs. W. C. Davies, residing on Valley Street, is one.  
Funeral services were held at the residence of Wm. Siers, in Altoona, 
Thursday morning, conducted by the Rev. H. L. Jacobs, after which the remains 
were brought to the residence of W. C. Davies, in this place, the interment 
being made in the Methodist Cemetery Friday afternoon.

Lewistown Gazette, May 3, 1900
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MRS. ELIZABETH REED, DECEASED

  Last Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Siers, in 
Altoona, Mrs. Elizabeth Reed, widow of John Reed, formerly of Lewistown, 
departed this life, aged 82 years and 19 days.
  Since her childhood she has been a faithful member of the Methodist 
Episcopal Church, being regular in her attendance at the various services 
and always among the foremost doing anything that would result in the 
advancement of the Master's Kingdom and the betterment of the condition of 
humanity.
  She was the mother of a large family several of whom have become prominent 
in the ministry and the professions.
  The following children survive to mourn their loss: Mrs. S. C. Riden, 
Lewistown; Mrs. Wm. Siers and Mrs. J. H. McCord, Altoona; Rev. W. Hurst Reed, 
Baltimore; Albert J., Seeleysville, Indiana; John Harper, Salem, O., Edward, 
Nathan and Thomas, Chicago.
  The remains were brought to the home of W. C. Davies, and funeral services 
were held Friday afternoon.  Internment in the family lot in the Methodist 
Cemetery.

Lewistown Free Press, Wednesday, May 2, 1900