OBIT: David STARKS, 1915, Addison, Somerset County, PA

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Starks, David

"David Starks" One of Somerset County's respected citizens, died at his home in 
Addison after a lingering illness of a few days ago, aged 64 years, 7 months and 
14 days. On June 2g, (?) 1876 he was married to Miss Maria Richards. To this 
union were born three children: Harry, who died on March 4th, 1895; the 
surviving children are Mrs. Harry Witt, of Addison and Robert Starks of Chester, 
Pa.; also four grandchildren survive as do the following brothers: John and 
George L., of Addison and James of Illinois. The deceased was a member of the J. 
O. U. A. M. and this order attended the funeral in a body and the funeral was 
largely attended. Mr. Starks was a faithful and consistent member of the 
Disciple Church and when the time came for him to leave this earth he was ready 
and willing to go. Rev. O. M. Rishel delivered the funeral sermon which was an 
excellent one. Interment was made at Addison. The pall bearers were - Calvin 
Tissue, James Hook, Chas. Nedrow, Frank Wright, C. H. Springer and John Van 
Sickle. The family of the deceased desire to express their appreciation to both 
the Lodge and the friends for their kindness, during the sickness and death of 
husband and father.

Meyersdale Commercial, Dec. 2, 1915