OBIT: Estella WEAKLAND, 1942, of interest in Somerset County, PA

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ESTELLA WEAKLAND

  Miss Estella Weakland died at her home on Meyers Ave., Sunday evening, March 
1, the result of a breakdown and illness which overtook her about five months 
ago.  She was the daughter of Levi W. and Sarah (Thomas) Weakland, and was born 
in Fellowsville, W.Va.  Surviving are four brothers: Francis Weakland, San 
Diego, Calif., William Weakland, Charleston, W.Va., John and Joseph Weakland, 
living at home, the latter being postmaster of Meyersdale.
  Funeral services were conducted at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning in SS. Philip & 
James Catholic Church, with celebration of High Mass, by Rev. Father Howard 
Miller.  Due to the severe snow storm making it impossible to prepare the grave, 
interment in the Catholic cemetery was postponed a few days.  Arrangements were 
in charge of R. Reich & Son, morticians.
  Miss Stella was a faithful member of her church.  She belonged to the Altar 
Guild for many years and was one of its past presidents.  She devoted her life 
principally to the family, remaining in the home to help and care for her 
mother, and since the latter's death about ten years ago, keeping the home for 
her brothers, John and Joseph, who also remained at home.  A deep devotion 
existed between these brothers and their sister.
  Though Miss Weakland lived a more or less retired life she kept abreast of the 
times, being a great reader, and was always an interesting conversationalist.  
She was a member of the Woman's Club, taking special interest in the Book Review 
Section of which she served capably as chairman for one year.
  William Weakland, with his sons, John and William, and the latter's wife, all 
of West Virginia, attended the funeral.

Meyersdale Republican, March 5, 1942