OBIT: Jeremiah M. KRETCHMAN, Elk Lick Twp, Somerset County, PA

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Kretchman, Jeremiah M. Elk Lick Township lost a splendid citizen on March 19th 
when Jeremiah M. Kretchman succumbed to a malignant disease which caused him 
much suffering during the last few years of his life. He bore his affliction 
patiently, however, and maintained a cheerful and optimistic demeanor until the 
end.
Jeremiah M. Kretchman was a son of the late Manasses Kretchman, he was born in 
Elk Lick Township in 1859 and lived in the neighborhood of this birthplace 
practically all of his life. He was aged 66 years, 10 months and 14 days at the 
time of his death. In his young manhood, Mr. Kretchman taught school 
successfully, a number of years. On August 3, 1890, he was united in marriage 
with Miss Minnie Smalley of Salisbury, and settled down to farming, which was 
his occupation the remainder of his life. He was a man of more than average 
intelligence and affable disposition, a good companion and a good neighbor. He 
was public-spirited and took an active interest in the affairs of the community 
in which he lived. During his last active years he was the fire warden of his 
district. 
Three sons and four daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kretchman, namely: 
Alvin, of Windber, a World War veteran; Mrs. Florence Lehman of York, Pa.; Mrs. 
Mae Burkholder, Summit Mills; Mrs. Emma Glotfelty, Meyersdale; Ellis and Blance 
at home, and Ray, who preceded his father in death. Besides the bereaved wife 
and children he is survived by his aged mother, who lives near the Wilhelm 
church, and one sister, Mrs. Emma Galbraith, of Reinbeck, Iowa, and six 
grandchildren. He was a lifelong member of the Lutheran church. Funeral services 
were conducted in the St. Paul (Wilhelm) Reformed church, by his pastor, Rev. 
Samuel D. Sigler, Interment followed in St. Paul cemetery.