OBIT: Amanda (Younkin) HECHLER, 1932, native of Somerset County, PA

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AMANDA YOUNKIN HECHLER

  Mrs. Amanda Younkin Hechler, wife of Wallace Hechler, died at her home near 
Kingwood, Pa., on Sunday, June 19, of heart disease at the age of 70 years, 3 
months and 3 days.  She was born in Upper Turkeyfoot Township, March 16, 1862, 
and was a daughter of the late Eli and Mary Rose Younkin.
  She spent her life in the community in which she was born.  On September 27th, 
1885, she was united in marriage with Wallace Hechler, who survives her.  She is 
also survived by the following named children:  Beecher, Younkin, Charles and 
Ross Hechler, of Kingwood; Sadie, wife of Russel Sterner, Rockwood; Mary, wife 
of James Kreger, Kingwood; Corda, wife of Grover Kislor, of Fort Hill; Maud, 
wife of Ed Snyder, of Johnstown, Pa.  One son, James Franklin, died in infancy.  
She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Nedrow of Maitland, Mo., and 
Mrs. Hattie Turney, of near Ursina, and by 20 grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.
  Mrs. Hechler was a member of the Church of God, at Kingwood, for 40 years, and 
always a faithful attendant at Sabbath School until her long illness set in, 
which lasted fifteen months.  Amid all her suffering she was faithful to God, 
and was waiting His coming for her, realizing that all had been done for her 
that medical skill could do.  She told her loved ones that she wanted to go home 
to God.
  Mrs. Hechler was a model wife, a kind and loving mother, a friend and neighbor 
to all who came in contact with her, always willing to help anyone in need or 
afflicted.
  Her body was laid to rest on June 21st, in Kingwood I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  The 
funeral took place at 2 o'clock p.m., in the Kingwood Church of God, conducted 
by her pastor, Rev. Tamplinger. Mills and Mickey were the funeral directors in 
charge of the burial arrangements.

Meyersdale Republican, June 30, 1932