OBIT: Helen SHANK, 1916, Stoyestown, Somerset County, PA File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Meyersdale Library. Transcribed and proofread by: Keith Petenbrink. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _________________________________________ Shank, Helen Helen Shank, aged ten years, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Shank of Stoyestown died recently at Mercy Hospital Johnstown. She was taken to the hospital three weeks ago in a serious condition and was operated upon for appendicitis. The little girl was popular and had many friends who will much regret her passing away. The body was taken to Stoyestown for burial. Meyersdale Commercial, Feb. 17, 1916