OBIT: Wilhelma Amelia (Howell) ESTOCK, 1941, of interest in Somerset County, PA

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WILHELMA AMELIA HOWELL ESTOCK

  Mrs. Wilhelma Amelia Howell Estock, wife of Joseph Estock of Loydell, died in 
Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, Nov. 17.  She was born in Coal Run, March 6, 1909, 
and was aged 32 years, 8 months and 11 days.  She had been in ill health for 
several months and was a patient in the hospital in August of this year and 
never recovered from an operation.  She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, 
Joseph Estock, and two children, Bobby, 10, and Jo Ann, 8; her parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Robert Howell of Beaverdale; one brother, William Howell; three sisters, 
Mrs. Weimer Holderbranch of Beaverdale; Mrs. Charles Suders of Holsopple and 
Mrs. Steve Turko of Loydell, and her grandfather, M. D. Miller, also of 
Beaverdale.  One brother, Kenneth, preceded her in death.  The funeral was held 
Wednesday with short services at the home of her parents by Rev. Thomas.  
Additional services were held at St. Paul Reformed Church by Rev. Forry.  Three 
beautiful hymns were sung, "Nearer, My God to Thee," "Whispering Hope," and 
"Someday He'll Make It Plain."  The body was laid to rest in the cemetery 
adjoining the church.  There were many beautiful floral tributes.

Meyersdale Republican, November 27, 1941