OBIT: A. J. BREIG, 1916, native of Somerset County, PA

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Breig, A. J.

  Word was received here Saturday of the death of A. J. Breig, which occurred in 
Berkley Springs, W. Va. Mr. Breig was a native of Meyersdale, being born and 
reared here. He with his family left here about 20 years ago, going to 
Lonaconing, Md. and later to Berkley Springs where they since resided. Deceased 
was about 55 years old and is survived by his wife and six children. The 
relatives from here that left to attend the funeral, which will be held today, 
are the following: Messrs. John Stacer, George Stacer, P. P. Breig; Mrs. E. S. 
Kemp, Miss Clara Stacer and Miss Mary Breig; Mrs. Wilson Hawn of Salisbury, and 
Mrs. Ozias Weimer of Greenville Township. The deceased was born at Salisbury, 
this county, and was aged 56 years. His wife, who was Annie O'Malley, survives 
as do six of 11 children born to them. The following brothers and sisters are 
also living: Mrs. J. Stacer, Mrs. R. Kemp, P. P. Breig, all of Meyersdale; Mrs. 
D. J. Haley and George Breig, of Vandergrift; and Mrs. W. Hanney of Elk Lick. 
High requiem mass was said on Aug. 14, by Rev. O'Leary. The deceased bore a long 
period of illness with resigned Christian patience.

Meyersdale Commercial, Aug. 17, 1916