OBIT: Jacob S. MAUST, 1944, Berlin R.D., Somerset County, PA

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JACOB S. MAUST

  Jacob S. Maust, 85, of Berlin R.D., who left 135 living decendants, died last 
Sunday evening at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Simon 
Engleka, after an illness of three months.  He was born in Somerset County, a 
son of Samuel and Christina (Ringler) Maust.  His wife, Mrs. Mary (Miller) 
Maust, died 27 years ago.
  Surviving are seven children - Adam, Meyersdale, R.D. 1; Francis, Berlin R.D. 
4; Samuel, Berlin; Andrew, Bellflower, Cal.; Benjamin, Buffalo Mills; Mrs. 
Engleka, mentioned, and Mrs. Carrie Waltusk, Jenners.  Four children died in 
infancy.  He was a brother of Christian, Peter and Henry Maust, all of 
Meyersdale R.D. 1, and Wilson Maust, Johnstown.  Also surviving are 49 
grandchildren and 79 great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of 
his daughter.  Interment was made in the Springs cemetery under the direction of 
Johnson & Son, Berlin.  Mr. Maust was a member of the Trinity Reformed Church, 
Berlin.

Meyersdale Republican, June 8, 1944