OBIT: William R. WILLS, 1947, Ursina, Somerset County, PA

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WILLIAM R. WILLS

  William R. Wills passed away at his home in Ursina, Wednesday, March 6th, at 
the age of 82 years.  He was born February 18th, 1865, in Dunbar, Pa., the son 
of Michael and Heziah Lenhart Wills of Frederick, Md.
  On April 13, 1889, he was married to Mary E. Reeves and to them were born 
three children, Ray W. Wills, Confluence; Harry Wills, Ursina, and Mrs. James 
Watson, Uniontown, who survive with seven grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren.  He was a resident of Ursina most of his life, living in 
retirement the last 14 years.
  He was a faithful member of the Methodist Church of Ursina since a young man 
of 17 years.  He was the last member of a family of 13 children.
  Funeral services were conducted from the Humbert Funeral Home in Confluence, 
with Rev. M. B. Clendenien and Rev. John Rodahaver officiating.  Burial in the 
Ursina Cemetery.  The six grandsons served as pallbearers.

Meyersdale Republican, March 20, 1947