OBIT: Christiana (Hileman) KERLING, 1930, Confluence, Somerset County, PA

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CHRISTIANA KERLING

  Mrs. Christiana Kerling, widow of Bernard Kerling, died at her home on 
Casselman Street, Confluence, on January 28, aged 75 years, 8 months and 6 days.  
Altho in delicate health for several years, she was not confined to her bed 
until three weeks before her death.
  Mrs. Kerling was born in Garrett County, Md., on May 22, 1854.  Her maiden 
name was Christiana Hileman.  About 55 years ago she married Bernard Kerling, 
whose death preceded hers by one year and 8 days.  They had no children.  After 
their marriage they lived in Garrett County a short time and later at Addison.  
They moved to Confluence 45 years ago and owned a nice home on Casselman Street.
  During her last days Mrs. Kerling was cared for by her niece, Mrs. L. J. 
Holiday, and received the most attentive care that even the most devoted 
daughter could bestow.
  Mrs. Kerling was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church, being affiliated 
with the Accident, Md., congregation.  Before her death she joined the 
Confluence church.  She was a sincere Christian woman, upright and honest.  The 
funeral took place at her home on January 30, her pastor, Rev. Geo. O. Ritter, 
officiating; interment in Addison Cemetery.

Meyersdale Republican, February 13, 1930