OBIT: Franklin David GEISBERT, 1944, Summit Township, Somerset County, PA

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FRANKLIN DAVID GEISBERT

  Franklin David Geisbert, brief mention of whose sudden passing was made in 
last week's Republican, died at his home in Summit Township at 7 o'clock 
Thursday morning, July 13.  He was born in Thurmont, Md., Jan. 3, 1867.  His 
parents died when he was very young and he came to live with his uncle and aunt, 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller, with whom he lived until he was married, 
July 4, 1888, to Isabel Miller.  Mr. and Mrs. Geisbert celebrated their 56th 
wedding anniversary nine days before his death.  Mr. Geisbert worked as a miner 
most of his life and in later years farmed.  He helped his neighbor, William 
Martz, to bring in hay all day, Wednesday, before his death.
  Besides his wife he is survived by these sons and daughters: Leroy, Canton, 
O.; Lawrence, Acosta; Mrs. Lulu Lowery, Cumberland, Md.; Melvin, Meyersdale; and 
Mrs. Edna Christner, Johnstown.  Also by 12 grandchildren and 8 great-
grandchildren.  All of the children and their families were here for the funeral 
services.
  Funeral services were conducted at his home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. 
Nelson C. Brown, pastor of Amity Evangelical and Reformed Church.  Interment in 
Union Cemetery under the direction of H. R. Konhaus, mortician.

Meyersdale Republican, July 20, 1944