OBIT: Benjamin SWEENEY, 1932, Garrett, Somerset County, PA

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BENJAMIN SWEENEY

  Benjamin Sweeney, who had been in poor health the past summer, passed away at 
his home in Garrett, Monday morning.  Some internal ailment was the cause of his 
death.  He was 55 years of age.  His wife died about two years ago.  She was a 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Zimmerman, formerly of Garrett, now both 
deceased.  Mr. Sweeney was a citizen of Garrett for many years.  His chief 
occupation was coal mining.  He also did a bit of mechanic work.  Some years ago 
he erected himself a small road stand and sold gas and oil and auto accessories, 
and fixed cars, with the help of his oldest son, Benjamin, Jr., who passed away 
some years ago.  After his health failed so that he was unable to attend to 
business, he leased his garage to Ed Christner.
  Mr. Sweeney was a man of a friendly disposition; he was liked by the small 
children, as well as by the older ones.
  It can be truthfully said that since his passing, Garrett has lost a good 
citizen.  He was a good husband and father.  He leaves to mourn his departure 
two daughters and one son, Stella, Mrs. Chris Barber, of Akron, O.; Amanda, wife 
of Scott Fulmer, of Garrett, and Harry Sweeney, at home.
  Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Sweeney 
home, in charge of Rev. Rowe.  Interment in the Garrett Cemetery, in charge of 
J. N. Johnson & Son, Berlin Undertakers.

Meyersdale Republican, October 27, 1932