OBIT: Levi J. JODER (YODER?), 1916, Pine Hill, Somerset County, PA

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Joder, Levi J.

  A well and favorably known former citizen of Meyersdale and late of 
Pine Hill, died on Tuesday and was buried in the Union cemetery in 
place on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Joder was a boy soldier in the Civil 
War being age at the time of his death, 68 years. He was a member of 
the G. A. R. of Meyersdale. Mr. Joder was twice married, the first wife 
being Miss Eliza, youngest daughter of John Hostetler. His second wife 
who survives was Mrs. Cyrus Walter. One daughter, Mrs. Stella Morrison 
of Chambersburg also survives. There are two living sisters - Mrs. 
Susan Hoffman of South Fork and Mrs. Carrie Gonder of Johnstown. Mr. 
Yoder was a blacksmith by trade and foundry man. He moved later to Pine 
Hill where he was mail carrier. He was a member of the Church of the 
Brethren. The father of the deceased was famous because of the 
excellent axes he made.

[NOTE: Name is spelled Joder and Yoder in obituary.]

Meyersdale Commercial, Jan. 20, 1916