OBIT: Richard THOMAS, 1916, Summit Mills, Somerset County, PA

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Thomas, Richard

  On Saturday morning about 6:30 o'clock, Richard Thomas, a respected citizen of 
Summit Mills, died suddenly falling over dead. He was aged 49 years. Mr. Thomas 
had an enlargement of the heart and had ben in poor health for some time. He had 
risen on Saturday morning in about his usual condition, had gone into the yard 
and shortly after was found dead. Mr. Thomas was a miner by occupation when his 
health permitted him to work. He is survived by his wife and an adopted 
daughter. The deceased was a consistent member of the Church of the Brethren. 
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, conducted by Elder J. W. Peck.

Meyersdale Commercial, Aug. 10, 1916