OBIT: Mrs. Minnie "Aunt Minnie" MAUST, 1940, Ursina, Somerset County, PA

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MINNIE MAUST

Ursina, PA

  When word was passed in our little village that Mrs. George Maust, 
affectionately called "Aunt Minnie", had passed away, a feeling of sadness came 
over all.  Although it was known she could not live, hope lived on, as she had 
so bravely come through so many serious illnesses.
  Mrs. Maust had been a home-body for many years, and for many years a shut-in, 
only going to the hospital when it was necessary.  She attracted to her many 
friends by her pleasing personality.  The day never passed that some one did not 
drop in, if only for a moment, for a few words, and seldom did any one leave 
without receiving a little offering, if only a cookie.  A heart for all the 
world has ceased to beat.  The writer knew her well and never heard an unkind 
word pass her lips, and to have some news for the Meyersdale Republican was a 
great joy to her.
  She passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 1940, at 7:25 a.m., at her home.  She was 
born in Fort Hill April 22, 1863, and was aged 77 years, 4 months and 8 days.  
She was the daughter of the late Mary A. Jamison. Nearly all her life was spent 
in Ursina.  Surviving are two daughters and three sons, all of whom gave her the 
utmost care and the most unswerving love and devotion.  They are Mrs. Mary Kelly 
of Bayard, W.Va.; Mrs. Elva Wells and Orville Maust, Ursina; Sheldon and Melvin, 
at home.  One son, Ferling, died in infancy.  She is also survived by nine 
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  Her husband, George Maust, passed 
away almost three years ago, whose passing she bore bravely, but missing him 
most keenly.  Funeral services were held at her home Sunday afternoon at 2 
o'clock.  Rev. J. O. Martin of the Methodist Church, who made frequent calls on 
her during her invalid days, had charge of the services, assisted by Rev. N. H. 
Sanner, of Dormont and Ursina.  Burial followed in the Ursina Cemetery in charge 
of Charles Humbert.

Meyersdale Republican, September 5, 1940