OBIT: John S. MATHIAS, 1941, Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA

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JOHN S. MATHIAS

  John S. Mathias, retired B. & O. maintenance crew foreman, died at his home at 
600 Broadway Saturday evening, Oct. 25, 1941, at 9:25.  He had been in ill 
health all through the summer, and confined to his bed during the last two or 
three weeks.  At the time of his death his age was 73 years, 3 months and 12 
days, having been born in Larimer Township in 1868.  He is survived by his wife, 
Emma F. (Knepp) Mathias, and these children: John Mathias, Moundsville, W.Va.; 
Herbert Mathias, Meyersdale, and Mrs. Delphia Landis, Meyersdale, and also 15 
grandchildren.
  He served the B. and O. Railroad for many years in the Meyersdale division. He 
was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Ways and was a member of the 
Lutheran Brotherhood.  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 
at the home, with Rev. H. K. Hilner, pastor of the Lutheran Church, officiating.  
Interment was made in the Union Cemetery.

Meyersdale Republican, October 30, 1941