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Ament, Mrs. Rachel (Kuhns)
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 12 May
1976, Wed)
Mrs. Jacob A. Ament, 87, of RD 4, Ligonier, died Thursday,
May 6, 1976 in Edgewood Nursing Center, Youngstown.  Mrs.
Ament was born July 25, 1888, in Unity Township, a daughter
of Daniel and Margaret (McAtee) Kuhns. Preceaded in death by
her husband, Jacob A. Ament in 1972, she is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Woodrow (Hulda) Lenhart, RD 4 Ligonier, and
Mrs. Donald (June) Heintzelman of Latrobe; two grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.

Ankney, Daniel R.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 26 May
1994, Thu)
Daniel R. Ankney, 102, of Melcroft, (formerly of Cook
township), died Tuesday, May 24, 1994, in Laural Highlands
Residential Care Home. He was born March 3, 1892, in Rector,
a son of the late Oak and Nettie (Buell) Ankney. Prior to
his retirement, he was a self-employed farmer and lumberman
for more than 40 years. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his wife, Mary Johnson Ankney; a sister
Edna Snyder, and two brothers, Lloyd and Gary Ankney.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 am with the
Rev. DR. Hughie G. Orsborn officiating. Interment will be in
Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Ankney, Mrs. Elmyra
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 11 Jan
1972, Tue · Page 8)
Elmyra Ankney, 61, Ligonier RD 3, died in Latrobe Hospital
Monday evening. Born June 20, 1910, in Everett, she was a
daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Kinkead Heister, was a
member of the Church of the brethren, Everett, and the
National Campers and Hikers Association. Surviving are her
husband, David E. Ankney; and the following children: Edwin
Dale Campbell, McCally, Ala.; Ronald Campbell, of Ligonier;
Mrs. Richard (Kay) Mencher, Ligonier, and Regis I. Campbell,
Laughlintown. Two sisters, Mrs. Helen Barton and Mrs.
Dorothy Dickinson, both of Everett, and 13 grandchildren
also survive. Services will be held at 2 pm Thursday with
the Rev. Jay Eastman officiating. Interment will follow in
Ligonier Valley Cemetery.

Bash, Mrs. Irene
(Source: Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pa: Monday, Jan 15,
1951)
Mrs. Irene Correll Bash of Latrobe, RD 4, near Baggaley,
died Tuesday night in Latrobe Hospital. The widow of Walter
M. Bash and a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Trauger.
She leaves two sons, her father, one sister and one brother.

Bates, Jr., Edward L
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 6 Mar
1971, Sat)
Edward L. Bates Jr., 61, Bradenville, died in Latrobe Area
Hospital Thursday evening. He was born in Cooperstown, May
7, 1909, and was the son of the late Edward L. and Ella
McCurdy Bates. He was a member of the L O O M 95, Latrobe.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Goldie Shepherd Bates and
the following children: Allen W., Edwin E., Eloise, all at
home; a step-daughter, Alice M. Shepherd, North East, Pa.;
brothers George, Latrobe, RD 5;  Wilbert, Latrobe; Richard,
Youngstown; sister, Mrs. Zeke (Ida) Ashbaugh, Latrobe RD 5.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the funeral
home at 1 pm Monday with the Rev. John L Ringer, DD,
officiating. Interment will be private.

Bates, George Edward
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 6 May
1935, Mon · Page 5)
George Edward Bates, the twelve month old son of Mr. and
Mrs. George R. Bates, of Kingston, died at the home of hes
parents, Saturday afternoon, of pneumonia. He is survived
only by his parents. Funeral services will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 2:00 in charge of Rev. Paul Harper McKee.
Interment will be made in the Ligonier Valley Cemetery.

Bates, George R
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 9 Oct
1986, Thu · Page 19)
George R. Bates, 79, of Latrobe, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1986,
in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born Jult 7, 1907, in
Latrobe, son of the late Edward and Ella McCurdy Bates.
Before retirement, he was employed for 25 years as a mason
by Dill Construction, Co. of Latrobe. He was a member of
Bricklayers Union Local 75 of Greensburg. He was preceded in
death by one son, George E; one daughter, Nancy Jane; three
brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife, Gertrude
Bishop Bates; two sons, David L., of Monroeville and Glen B.
of Latrobe; four grandchildren; one brother, Richard, of
Latrobe, and one sister, Mrs. Ida Ashbaugh, of Latrobe.
Services will be held at 11 am Friday in the funeral home
with the Rev. Charles Carl officiating. Interment will
follow in Ligonier Valley Cemetery, Ligonier Township.

Bates, Gertrude E.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 30 Sep
1996, Mon · Page 16 )
Mrs. George R. Bates, 83, of Latrobe, died Saturday, Sept.
28, 1996, in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born May 12,
1913, in Ligonier, a daughter of the late Thomas and Kiziah
(Scott) Bishop. She was a member of the First Church of God
in Latrobe and was a retired employee of Latrobe Plastics
Co. She was a member of the International Association of
Machinists and Aerospace Workers Lodge 52, Pittsburgh. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, George R. Bates; a son, George E. Bates; a
daughter, Nancy Jane Bates; four brothers, John, Thomas,
Charles and Edward Bishop and three sisters; Keziah
Hutchison, Flossie Austin and Nettie Baer. She is survived
by two sons, David L. Bates of Monroeville and Glen B. Bates
of Latrobe; four granddaughters and a number of nieces and
nephews. Services will be held at 1 pm Tuesday with the Rev.
Mark Yarger officiating. Interement will be in Ligonier
Valley Cemetery.

Bates, Goldie Leona
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 25 Aug
1973, Sat · Page 12)
Mrs. Edward (Goldie) Bates, of New Derry, died in the
Latrobe Area Hospital on Friday. She was born in Latrobe, a
daughter of the late James and Mary Ellen (Brannigan)
Shepherd. Her husband, Edward Leo Bates, preceded her in
death March 4, 1971. She is survived by four children, Mrs.
Edward ( Alice) Moroz, of North East, Pa., Allen, Eloise and
Edwin, all at home, and two brothers, David P. Shepherd of
Kingston, and Walter E. Shepherd of Susanville, Calif. The
family will receive friends at the Richard W. Dell Home for
Funerals, Latrobe.

Bates, Kathleen G.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 7 Dec
1990, Fri · Page 2)
Mrs. David L. Bates, 51, of Monroeville, formerly of
Latrobe, died suddenly, Dec. 4, 1990, in Forbes Regional
Hospital, Monroeville. She was born March 13, 1939, in
Latrobe, a daughter of Mary Nalevanko Gilbert and the late
Steve Gilbert. She was a member of St. Bernadette Church in
Monroeville. She is survived by her husband, David L. Bates;
three daughters, Laura Bates of Pittsburgh, and Maria and
Linda Bates, both of Monroeville, and one brother, Dennis
Gilbert of Latrobe. A funeral mass was celebrated at 10:30
am Friday at St. Bernadette Church, Monroeville.

Bitner, Alex. M.
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 18 Aug
1920, Wed · Page 2)
Alex. M. Bitner, a native of Ligonier Valley and who always
lived in the valley excepting a few years in Latrobe,  a
veteran of the Civil War who served nearly three years in
the service, died suddenly Sunday afternoon, August 15,
1920, at 3:15 o'clock, of acute indigestion causing heart
failure. He had been in rather delicate health for some time
but was able to walk about town. He was aged 76 years, 5
months and 10 days. He died at his home on West Main street.
He is survived by his widow, two sons, Clarence of
Pittsburgh, and Daniel O. of Johnstown, and by one daughter,
Miss Della, at home, a successful school teacher of
Allegheny county, and by two grandchildren. The funeral
services were held yesterday afternoon at 1:30 in St. James
Lutheran Church of which he was a lifelong and faithful
member, conducted by Rev. L. J. Baker, pastor of the Latrobe
Lutheran church, assisted by Rev. A. L. Kenyon, pastor of
the local U. P. church. Thirteen of the Civil War veterans
attended the services in the church and accompanied the body
to its last resting place. The interment was made in the
Valley cemetery near Ligonier.

Bossart, Paul
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania))
Paul Bossart, nonagenarian and life long resident of Unity
township, died at 6 o'clock on Wednesday morning, Feb. 20,
1918, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. S. Strickler of
near Bradenville. Mr. Bossart was 90 years, 3 months and 27
days old and had been in failing health months before his
death. Mr. Bossart was born in Unity township and spent
practically his whole life in the vicinity of Youngstown. He
was a bricklayer by trade. Mrs. Bossart died May 30, 1916.
Mr. Bossart is survived by the following children: Mrs. J.
S. Strickler, of Derry township; Mrs. C. F. Shirey, of Unity
township; William A. Bossart, of Youngstown; Mrs. J. S.
Ross, of Unity township; Rev. F. P. Bossart, of Cleveland,
Ohio; Harry S. Bossart, of Buckley, Ill.; Mrs. J. B. Smith
of Monessen; Mrs. A. J. Kells, of Youngstown; Herbert
Bossart, of Latrobe; and Samuel P. Bossart, of Erie. He was
an uncle of C. E. Bossart of Ligonier. Funeral services were
held in the Youngstown Lutheran church Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock.

Brindle, Christina (Kuhns)
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania))
Mrs. Christina Brindle died Monday evening (8 Jun 1903) at
her home at Youngstown, aged 81 years. Several weeks ago she
fell in stepping out of the door of her home, fracturing her
hip. Owing to her advanced age death resulted. The funeral
services were held today. Interment taking place in the
Youngstown cemetery, 10 Jun 1903 .

Burkhart, Grace Marie Lentz
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 19 Jun
1943, Sat · Page 5)
Mrs. Grace Marie Lentz Burkhart, aged 46 years, 7 months and
19 days, wife of Henry Burkhart, of near Youngstown, died at
9:20 pm Friday at the Latrobe Hospital. She is survived by
her husband; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Lentz, of
Baggaley; three daughters, Edna, Norma and Doris, all at
home; five sons, Arthur of Youngstown and Carl, Donald,
Richard and Robert, all at home; and one grandchild. Three
sistersMrs. Stella Krise of Latrobe; Mrs. Hazel Stapleton of
Mt. Union; and Mrs. Corrine Mitchell of Latrobe; and six
brothers, Edward Lentz of Latrobe RD 4; Norman Lentz, Alvin
Lentz, Russell Lentz and Joseph Lentz, all of Latrobe RD 1;
and Arthur Lentz of Islen, also survive. Funeral services
will be held at 2:30 o'clock Monday, in the St. James
Lutheran Church, Youngstown, with the Rev. Richard Schluttig
officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Burkhart, Henry H.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 18 Jun
1949, Sat · Page 9)
The death of Henry H. Burkhart, aged 55 years, of
Kittanning, formerly of Youngstown, occurred at 9 am
yesterday in the Cleveland Clinic. He is survived by his
widow, Myrtle, and the following children: Mrs. Edna
Hamilton, of Latrobe RD; Mrs. Norma Sircosky, of Aspinwall;
Mrs. Doris Stine, Richard and Robert, all of Kittanning;
Arthur C. and Carl, of Youngstown; and Donald with the US
Navy at Red Bank, NJ. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs.
Marie Vehling, of Carrick; a brother August, of Willock, and
these sisters: Mrs. Gusty Sims and Mrs. Annie Mirt, both of
Carrick, and Mrs. Minnie Horansky, of Youngstown. Friends
will be received at the home of his sister, Mrs. Thomas
Moransky Jr., of Youngstown until Monday afternoon, when
funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock in the
St. James Lutheran Church of Youngstown by the Rev. Robert
Johns. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Carns, Mrs. Kenneth E.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 10 Sep
1987, Thu)
Mrs. Myrtle K. Carns, 67, of Rector, died Monday, Sep. 7,
1987, in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born Aug. 15th,
1920, in Pitcairn, a daughter of the late Edward and Myrtle
Shaulis Kennedy. An active member of Rector United Methodist
Church, she was an adult leader for the Rector 4-H for 17
years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceeded in death by
one son, Kenneth Eugene Carns, Jr. Service will be held at
11 am Friday, Wolford McCracken Funeral Home, Ligonier.
Interment in Fairmont Cemetery, Cook township.

Correll, Ralph E.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin)
Ralph E. Correll, 70, of Latrobe, RD 5, died in Latrobe Area
Hospital. He was born Feb. 26, 1900, in Cook twp., and was a
member of St. James Lutheran Church, Youngstown. He operated
a general store at Baggaley for a number of years. Surviving
are his widow Mrs. Beulah Lemmon Correll; a son; a daughter,
Mrs. Charles (Ruth) Massena of Latrobe RD 1; seven
grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Louis (Mary) Young, RD 4.

Correll, William
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin)
William Correll, 86, of Latrobe, RD 4, died at his home (13
April 1959). He was born in Ligonier township, March 31,
1873, a son of the late Albert and Harreit Noel Correll. He
had operated a store in Baggaley for 42 years and was road
supervisor for one term in Unity township. Surviving are a
son Ralph E. of Latrobe, RD 1; a daughter Mrs. Young, of
Latrobe, RD 4, six grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at Gaut Funeral
Home in Pleasant Unity at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with
the Rev. Donald B. Power officiating. Burial will be in
Bethel Cemetery.

Critchfield, Amos G.
(Source: The Daily Courier (Connellsville, Fayette,
Pennsylvania) · 12 Dec 1950, Tue · Page 2)
The funeral services for Amos G. Critchfield, 94, of near
Champion, who died Monday morning, will be held Thursday
afternoon with a prayer at the home of his son and daughter-
in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Arden Critchfield, at 2 o'clock
followed by additional rites in the Mount Nebo Church of God
with Arnold Berg, pastor of the Kecksburg Church of God,
officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Nebo cemetery.
He was born near Normalville September 28, 1856, a son of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Critchfield and lived in that
vicinity all his life. Surviving are three sons, James and
Arden of Champion and Elmer of Rector; four daughters, Mrs.
Sadie Livengood, of Blairsville, Mrs. Gertrude Kalp, of
Acme, Mrs. Irene Phillippi, of Phillippi, W. Va., and Mrs.
Blanche Charles, of Detroit, Michigan; 33 grandchildren and
12 great grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death 11
years ago.

Foster, George Daniel
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 8 Mar
1949, Tue · Page 1)
Following and extended illness, George Daniel Foster,
proprietor of Foster's Restaurant on First Ave., Derry, died
at his home this morning. He was born in Derry May 21, 1899,
a son of the late William Clark and Minnie Gertrude Baer
Foster. He was with the National Biscuit Company for a
number of years before entering the restaurant business.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret Painter Foster; one
daughter, Mrs. Helen Grote, of Latrobe; one son, George T.
Foster, at home; one sister, Mrs. Lawrence E. Forsha. Mr.
Foster was a member of the Derry Lutheran Church and of the
following organizations: F. & A. M., Tall Cedars of Lebanon,
Coudersport Consistory, the Shrine, B.P.O.E., the F.O.E.,
and the Derry Volunteer Fire Company. Friends are being
received at the Hughes Funeral Home on Third Ave., Derry,
where services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 in
charge of his pastor, Rev. George D. Wolfe. Interment will
be made in Coles Cemetery, Derry.

Foster. Minnie
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 1 Jun
1942, Mon · Page 10)
Mrs. Minnie Foster died at 3:45 o'clock Saturday afternoon
at her home on Fourth St., Derry, following an illness of 16
months. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon from her late home In charge of Rev. A. G.
Fischer. Interment will be made in Cole's Cemetery, Derry.

Foster, William Clark
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 19 Aug
1948, Thu · Page 7)
William Clark Foster, of First Ave., Derry, died at Latrobe
Hospital at noon yesterday of complications following a
months illness. Mr. Foster was a life long resident of
Derry. A son of the late William and Martha Thomas Foster,
he was born there June 23, 1872. He entered the employ of
the Pennsylvania Railroad as a brakeman February 5, 1892. In
1900 he was promoted to flagman and in 1906 was made a
freight conductor at which position he worked until Feb. 10,
1941, when he retired after 49 years of service. He belonged
to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Knights of
Malta. He was a member of the Derry Evangelical Lutheran
Church and served on the council of the congregation for
several years. His wife, Mrs. Minnie Baer Foster died May
30, 1942 and a son, Lewis, died August 28, 1941. Surviving
are: a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Forsha, of Derry; a son,
George Foster, of Derry; three grandchildren; four great
grandchildren; and the following sisters: Mrs. William
Lowman and Mrs. John Baker, Derry; Mrs. James Alms, of
Wilkinsburg; and Mrs. Alice Hoyle, Marianna. At 1 pm
Saturday, the body will lie in state at the Evangelical
Lutheran Church until time for funeral services at 2:30. The
Rev. George D. Wolfe will officiate. Interment will be in
Coles Cemetery.

Graver, Frederick C.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 10 Jul
1978, Mon · Page 19)
Frederick C. Graver, 63, of New Florence RD 1, died Monday
morning in Latrobe Hospital. Born April  16, 1915, in
Ligonier township, he was a son of the late Ardell and
Nellie Mitchell Graver. He was a retired construction
worker. Surviving are his widow, Anna Fern Boyd Graver; two
daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Taylor and Mrs. Charles (Doris)
Berkey, both of Ligonier; seven grandchildren, three great-
grandchildren; three brothers, Robert and Boyd, both of
Carlisle and A. R. of Ligonier, and three sisters, Mrs.
Bertha Critchfield, of Rector, Mrs. Frank Palmer of
Ligonier, and Mrs. Betty Hood of Sunbury, Pa. Funeral
services at 11 am Wednesday with the Rev, Larry McDonnell
officiating. Interment in Menoher Memorial cemetery.

Graver, Jr., Frederick C
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 13 Mar
1968, Wed · Page 1)
A young man from Ligonier died today as a result of injuries
he sustained in a single car accident on Route 30 early
Saturday morning. The victim was Frederick C. Graver. Jr.,
21, of Bunger St. who succumbed at 12:45 am at Latrobe
Hospital. The Westmoreland County Coronor's office
attributed his death to a severe fractured skull and
multiple abrasions after being thrown from his 1953 sedan
when it crashed at approximately 2:10 am Saturday. He and a
passenger, Robert E. Roberts, also 21, were heading home at
the time of the accident. Roberts was not injured. Born
November 30, 1946, Graver is survived by his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Frederick Graver, Sr., and two sisters, Mrs.
Charles Berkey and Mrs. Robert Taylor, both of Ligonier. A
1966 graduate of Ligonier High School, he was employed by
the A. R. Graver Construction Co. of Ligonier and a member
of the Church of the Brethren, Waterford. Services will be
held at 11 am Friday in charge of Rev. Dale Rummell, pastor
of the Brethern church. Interment will follow in Menoher
Memorial cemetery.

Griffith, Mrs. C. C.
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 16 Oct
1901, Wed · Page 1)
Mrs. Susan Catharine Griffith was born February 19th, 1854,
died October 9th, 1901, aged 47 years, 7 months and 20 days.
She was married to C. C. Griffith July 3rd, 1873. This union
was blessed with eight children: Mrs. Alva McKelvey, of
Wilkinsburg; and Mrs. Anna M. Smith, of East End, Pittsburg;
Robert, Emma, Harry, Edna and Louis, all of Ligonier; one
child dying in infancy. Services were held in the Lutheran
church and a memorial sermon preached by her pastor, Rev. H.
L. McMurray, and to a large concourse of sorrowing friends
and neighbors. Interment took place in the Valley cemetery.

Griffith, Esther Kuhns
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 28 Sep
1927, Wed · Page 1)
Mrs. Esther Kuhns Griffith, wife of Jesse S. Griffith, of
McColly St., died in the Winber hospital on Saturday
evening, September 24, 1927. She had undergone an operation
for the removal of a goitre on Thursday and was getting
along nicely until Friday evening when her condition became
very serious, causing her death the following evening. She
was aged 56 years and 25 days. She is survived by her
husband, J. S. Griffith, and the following children: Mary
Griffith a teacher in the Wilkinsburg schools; Mrs. L. W.
Guild, of New Bedford, Mass; Sarah Jane Griffith, at home;
Harry N. and John, both of Ligonier. She is also survived by
four sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Hartman Kuhns of
Ligonier; Mrs. Clark Arbaugh, of Lansing, Michigan; Agnes
Kuhns and Lucinda Kuhns both of Oak Grove; John Kuhns of
Ligonier; Robert Kuhns of Oak Grove; and Baker Kuhns of
Ontario, Calif. Mrs. Griffith had been a lifelong member of
St. James Lutheran church in Ligonier; was a member of the
Eastern Star, Lady St. Clair Rebekah Lodge, the W. C. T. U.
and the Lady's Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon,
at her late home on McColly street, in charge of her pastor,
Rev. Theo. Buch. Interment was made in the Valley cemetery.

Grove, Mrs. James
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 19 Jan
1921, Wed · Page 4)
Mrs. Grove, the wife of James Grove, the youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Grove of Ligonier, deceased, died at her
home in Washington D.C., at the birth of her 8th child Jan.
14, 1921. The funeral was held Saturday, Jan. 15th at 2:30.
She is survived by her husband, eight children and her
parents.

Harman, Charlotte Shirey
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 20 Dec
1930, Sat · Page 7)
Mrs. Charlotte Shirey Harman, widow of Eli P. Harman, lats
of Youngstown, Pa., died at the home of Dr. I. J. Ober, of
Greensburg, at 2:30 pm yesterday. She is survived by two
daughters - Mrs. I. J. Ober of Greensburg, and Mrs. William
J. O'Brien, of Pittsburgh, together with the following
brothers: D. L. Shirey, of Greensburg, Wesley Shirey of
Youngstown, Philip Shirey of Youngstown, and Cyrus Shirey,
of Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be held in the Lutheran
church in Youngstown, Pa., Sunday afternoon at 2:30.
Interment will be made in the Youngstown cemetery.

Huffman, John L
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 9 Jun
1982, Wed · Page 28)
John L. Huffman, 92, of Allegheny township, died June 7,
1982, in Westmoreland Manor, Hempfield township. He was born
April 4, 1890, in Whitney, a son of the late Jacob G. and
Susan Aretta Long Huffman. He was a member of Christ
Lutheran Church of Holiday Parkand a retired employee of
Union Spring and Manufacturing Co., New Kensington. He is
survived by one son, A. Wayne Huffman, of Camp JoAnn; one
daughter Mrs. H. Leonard (Dorothy) Beacom, of Allegheny
township, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded n death by his wife, Mary I. Smith Huffman.
Services will be conducted at 10 am Thursday by the Rev.
Dennis Kock. Interment will follow in Unity Cemetery, near
Latrobe.

Kabala, Anthony A., Sr.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 16 Feb
1999, Tues)
Anthony A. Kabala, Sr., 79, of Latrobe RD 4, died Sunday,
Feb. 14, 1999, in Latrobe Area Hospital. Born Feb. 7, 1920,
in Baggaley, he was a son of the late Andrew Kabala and
Catherine Mazon Kabala Wechuck. A member of Latrobe
Christian Church, he was retired from Standard Steel with 40
years of service, and was a member of its retirees club. He
was a veteran of World War II, having srved in the US Army,
and a member of Thomas B. Anderson American Legion Post 515
and FOE Aerle 01188, both of Latrobe. In addition to his
parents, he was predeceased by a son, Chad A., Feb. 6th,
1999; a brother, Stanley Kabala and his step-father Leon
Wechuck. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery, Cook
township. Military service will be held 10:30 am Wednesday
in the John J. Lopatich Funeral Home, Latrobe.

Kiser, H. Leroy
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 27 Oct
1981, Tue · Page 28)
H. Leroy "Roy" Kiser, 79, of fourth St. in Derry, died Oct.
26, 1981, at home. He was born July 28, 1902, in Derry
township, a son of the late Harvey and Minnie Kiser. He was
a retired farmer and member of the First United Methodist
church of Derry. He was preceded in death by his first wife,
Cora Marie Butler Kiser, May 13, 1973, and his second wife,
Margaret Painter Foster Kiser, died Dec. 21. 1980. He is
survived by two sons, James E. of Greensburg and and Donald
L. Kiser; one sister, Willa Snyder, of Littleton, Colorado,
and several grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 11
am Thursday with the Rev. Charles F. Olson officiating.
Interment will follow in Unity Cemetery.

Kiser, Margaret A. Painter Foster
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 22 Dec
1980, Mon · Page 28)
Mrs. Leroy Kiser, 80, of Keeling Ave in Derry, died Sunday
in Latrobe Hospital. She was born July 3, 1900, in Latrobe,
the daughter of the late Richard C. and Maude S. Wineland
Painter. A member of Trinity Evangelical Church of Derry,
she was a former medicine clerk at Torrence State Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, George D.
Foster, in 1949, one brother and one sister. Surviving are
her husband, Leroy Kiser; one son, George L. Foster of
Acton, Mass.; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Helen) Grote, of
Latrobe; two step-sons, Donald L. Kiser of Arizona and James
E. Kiser of West Point; two sisters, Mrs. Homer (Mary)
Luttner of Latrobe and Mrs. John R. (Mabel) McFarland of
Greensburg; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren, and
several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2:30 pm
Tuesday with the Rev. Jason A, Stanton, her pastor,
officiating. Interment will follow in Coles Cemetery, Derry.

Kuhn, Adam Lawrence
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 26 Jul
1899, Wed · Page 1)
Adam Lawrence Kuhns, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Kuhn,
of Vincent St., died last Sunday morning, aged about 9
months. Funeral services held at the home, Monday forenoon,
conducted by Rev. Beistel, of Jeannette, owing to the
absence of Rev. H. L. McMurray. Interment in Valley
cemetery.

Kuhns, A. W. (29 Feb 1876 - 18 Aug 1922)
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania))
A. W. Kuhns, a well known resident of Youngstown, died
yesterday morning at 9 o'clock, in the St. Francis Hospital,
Pittsburgh, to which place he had been taken five weeks ago
for treatment. Mr. Kuhns was suffering from paralysis of the
swallowing mussels. He suffered from a similar attack five
years ago, but his case responded to treatment. Several
weeks ago the illness again affected him and he was removed
to the St. Francis Hospital, where his death occurred. Mr.
Kuhns was a son of the late Isaac Kuhns and a lifelong
resident of Youngstown. For 10 years or more he was in the
employ of Dr. Joseph E. Peebles of Ligonier street. At the
time of his death he was employed at the local plant of the
Railway Steel-Spring Company. Mr. Kuhns was aged 43 years.
He is survived by his widow.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at ten o'clock
in the Methodist Church in Youngstown, Interment will be
made in the Youngstown cemetery.

Kuhns, Christena
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 24 Sep
1890, Wed · Page 1)
Died on September 13, 1890, at the home of her brother in
Latrobe, Pa., aged about 20 years. Death has taken another,
Miss Christena Kuhns, just as kindred and friends were
expecting much of her in a useful, happy life. Although
young, she had been for some time a successful teacher in
our county, and many children will shed a tear as they hear
of her death. Her companions and teacher of the Ligonier
Classical Institute remember her for her gentle and winning
ways as she moved among them at the last summer session.
"None knew her but to love her." A large concourse of
relatives and friends followed her remains to their last
resting place among the graves of her kindred at Youngstown,
from her home with her brother, Henry Kuhns, in Latrobe, on
last Friday morning.

Kuhns, Daniel
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 14 Aug
1916, Mon)
Daniel Kuhns, a lifelong resident of Unity Township, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clark Cunningham, in
Youngstown, last night. His death was due to disabilities
incident to his advanced age of 79 years. He had been
failing since the death of his wife, about two years ago. He
gave up an active life following the death of Mrs. Kuhns and
since then had spent most of his time visiting among his
children, in the intervals making his home in Johnstown. He
came to the Cunningham home last Wednesday. He is survived
by three sons and five daughters, Mrs. Fred Lentz, of near
Baggaley, is a daughter. The funeral services will be held
in Johnstown on Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock.

Kuhns, Elizabeth
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 18 Aug
1920, Wed · Page 2)
Elizabeth Kuhns of Summit Ave., Ligonier, died Sunday
morning at 10:15, August 15, 1920, from a paralytic stroke
sustained Saturday afternoon, aged 68 years, 10 months, 21
days. She was the widow of the late Jonathan Kuhns of
Ligonier, who died four years ago on the 8th day of May. She
is survived by three sons, Albert Kuhns of Uniontown; Harry
and Wilbert at home, and by seven daughters, Mrs. Luella
Clark, Mrs. Ida Clark, Mrs. Myrtle Ankney, Mrs. Catharine
Ankney, Mrs. Melda Irwin, of Ligonier; Mrs. Alice Barron of
Youngwood; Mrs. Mintie Harkinsof Jones Mills, and by 24
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral
services were held at her late home on Tuesdat forenoon at
10:30, conducted by her pastor, Rev. P. W. Baer, in the
presence of a large number of relatives and friends.
Interment was made in Valley cemetery.

Kuhns, Mrs Ellen
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 19 Nov
1913, Wed)
Mrs. Ellen Kuhns, the aged wife of Daniel Kuhns, a well
known farmer of near Baggaley, was seized by a stroke of
apoplexy while walking towards the gate on her way to shop
in Youngstown. She was found by her husband lying in the
yard. Mrs. Kuhns was upwards of 70 years of age. All their
married life she and her husband had lived upon the farm
where her death occurred. She is survived by the husband,
also by three sons, five daughters and a number of
grandchildren.
The three sons surviving are: John, of Punxutawney; and
Jacon and Worth, both of whom live on farms near their
father's. The five surviving daughters are: Mrs. Stella
Holman of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Olive Ross of Derry; Mrs. Stahl
of Ligonier Valley; Mrs. Ida Cunningham of Youngstown; and
Mrs. Edith Smith of Latrobe.
She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church of Youngstown.
Services will be held in the church on Friday morning at 10
o'clock, the Rev. F. A. Weicksel in charge. The interment
will follow in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Kuhns, Harry
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 27 Jan
1897, Wed · Page 1)
Harry, son of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Kuhns, of Market Street,
of pneumonia, on Wednesday, January 20, 1897, aged 8 years;
funeral on Friday, conducted by Rev. A. H. Bartholomew.

Kuhns, James
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 07 Feb
1900, Wed · Page 1)
Last Friday afternoon James Kuhns, a miner in the Ligonier
Coal company's works near Latrobe, was instantly killed and
his companion Frank Mayhew was injured. While at work
drawing ribs or "stumps"  a mass of roof fell and Kuhns was
crushed beneath tons of rock and slate. Mr. Mayhew was also
struck by the mass and injured. When Kuhns' body was found
beneath the mass it was crushed almost flat. James Kuhns,
aged 19 years and 5 months, was left fatherless almost 15
years ago. He leaves a mother, two sisters and two brothers
and many relatives to mourn his untimely death. After the
death of his father, his grandmother, Rachel Kuhns, took him
to her heart and home who taught him the way of life. Under
her influence she had him baptized and join M. P. church at
Solomon's Temple. After his grandmothers death some six
years ago, he had a home with his uncle, Henry Kuhns, and
with his cousin, Mrs. Samuel Keltz. He left his homes to
work in the mine where he met his untimely death on Friday,
Feb. 2, at 12 m. Funeral services were held in the
Youngstown M. E. church, Rev. W. F. Hunter officiating, on
last Sunday afternoon.

Kuhns, John S.
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 16 Jun
1944, Fri · Page 4)
John S. Kuhns, retired Ligonier Valley Rail Road Co.
employee, died yesterday morning at 5:30 at his home on West
Vincent Street. He was aged 81 years, 5 months and 1 day and
had been in ill health for the past two years. Mr. Kuhns was
employed by the LVRRCo. for many years, retiring about four
years ago. He was a life long resident of Ligonier Valley
and was born Jan. 14, 1863. He is survived by one son, Roy
F. Kuhns, of Clarksburg, W. Va., and a daughter, Mary, at
home. Also surviving are these sisters: Mrs. Lavina
Harbaugh, Lansing, Michigan; Mrs. Hartman Kuhns, Miss
Lucinda Kuhns and Miss Agnes Kuhns, all of Oak Grove,
Ligonier township. Funeral services will be held Saturday
afternoon at 2:30 from the home with the Rev. Harry B. Hull
and the Rev. D. Alan Martens in charge. Burial will follow
in the Ligonier Valley cemetery.

Kuhns, Martin
(Source: The Pittsburgh Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) ·
06 Dec 1904, Tue · Page 9)
Latrobe, Pa., December 6 - Martin Kuhns, a well known and
prominent resident of Ligonier Valley, is dead at his home
near Latrobe. He was 79 years old and suffered a long
illness. He was the oldest member of St. James Lutheran
Church of Youngstown. He is survived by two brothers and two
sisters. The services will be held at 10 am tomorrow at St.
James church.

Kuhns, Mary Elizabeth
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 23 Feb
1972, Wed · Page 12)
Miss Mary Elizabeth Kuhns, 73, formerly of 324 West Vincent
Street, Ligonier, died Monday, February 21, 1972. She was
born July 28, 1898, in Ligonier, daughter of the late John
and Sarah Catharine Kuhns. She was a member of the Covenant
United Presbyterian Church. Miss uhns worked as a cook in
various restaurants in the Ligonier area. She was the last
member of her family, only cousins surviving her. Services
on Wednesday at the funeral home Rev. Wm. Oesterlin in
charge, interment in Ligonier Valley Cemetery.

Kuhns, Philip
(Source: Adams County Free Press (Corning, Iowa) · 23 Apr
1910, Sat · Page 7)
Philip Kuhns, aged 71 years, for many years a resident of
Adair county living near Nevinville, , died at his home near
Adrian, Mo., recently, and remains were brought to Orient
where the funeral was held and the interment made near that
place. His death was caused from excitement. During the
afternoon of his death he was engaged in dragging a field
with a four-horse team when they became frightened and ran
away. Mr. Kuhns went to the house and complained he was not
feeling well. He sat down and his wife began the preparation
of the evening meal. When it was ready she went to call him
just as he gasped a couple times for breath and espired.
He was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., January 2, 1839,
and had been married three times, his first and second wives
being dead. By his first marriage, thirteen children were
born, and by his second marriage, two. The deceased came to
Iowa and located in Jasper county, and from there came to
near Nevinville. He has been living near Adrian, Mo., for
few years.

Kuhns, Robert
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 24 Jan
1934, Wed · Page 5)
Robert Kuhns, aged 81 years, well known resident of Oak
Grove, died Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Latrobe
Hospital, as a result of injuries sustained three weeks ago
when he was struck by a Fleichman's Yeast Co. truck near his
home. The deceased, a son of the late Henry and Mary Kuhns,
was born in Ligonier Valley. At the age of 31 he went west
to Portland, Oregon, where he became engaged as a
contractor, and continued in that capacity for 30 years.
Following the death of his wife, he returned to Ligonier
Valley, where for the past 20 years he had made his home
with his two sisters, on the old Kuhns homestead near Oak
Grove. Mr. Kuhns was an ardent lover of baseball. Even at
his advanced age, few games were played in Ligonier Valley
that Mr. Kuhns did not attend.
He is survived by four sisters: Mrs. Lavina Arbaugh of
Lansing, Michigan; Mrs. Hartman Kuhns of Ligonier; and
Lucinda and Agnes, of Ligonier township; and by one brother,
John Kuhns of Ligonier. Funeral services are being held at
his late home at 2 o'clock this (Wednesday) afternoon in
charge of Rev. Oscar W. Carlson, pastor of the Ligonier St.
James Lutheran church of which Mr. Kuhns was a member.
Interment will be made in the Ligonier Valley cemetery.

Kuhns, Roy F
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 11 Jul
1958, Fri · Page 5)
Roy F. Kuhns, 65, of Waldwick St., Clarksburg, W. Va.,
collapsed while visiting at the home of his sister, Miss
Mary Kuhns, West Vincent St., Ligonier. He was pronounced
dead at 1:20 am Saturday, July 5, at McGinnis Hospital. The
deceased was a son of the late John and Sarah Kuhns,
Ligonier, and retired in January of this year as
superintendent of the Clarksburg, W. Va., branch of the
Pittsburgh Plate Glass. He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Sarah Kuhns, and a sister, Miss Mary Kuhns, of Ligonier. The
body was removed Sunday to the Davis and Weaver Funeral
Home, Clarksburg, where services were held Monday at 10:30
am. Services were held Tuesday at 10:30 amat the Sibel-
Wolford Funeral Home, Ligonier. Interement was in the
Ligonier Valley cemetery.

Kuhns, Lucinda
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 13 Apr
1945, Fri · Page 1)
Lucinda Kuhns, one of the older residents of Ligonier
township, died at her home near Oak Grove Wednesday evening,
following an illness that had kept her bed-fast for the past
five years. Miss Kuhns was 87 years, 11 months of age. She
was born in Ligonier township and had taught school in Derry
for 30 years. She was a lifelong member of the St. James E.
Lutheran Church in Ligonier. Surviving are three sisters:
Mrs. Lavina Albright, Lansing, Michigan, Mrs. Hartman Kuhns
and Agnes Kuhns, Ligonier township. Funeral services will be
held on Saturday at 2:00 at her late residence in charge of
Larry B. Hull. Burial to be made in the Ligonier Valley
cemetery.

Kuhns, Sarah Catherine
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 20 Dec
1935, Fri · Page 1)
Mrs. Sarah Catherine Kuhns, aged 72 years, 8 months and 1
day, was found dead at her home on Vincent St., Tuesday
afternoon at 12:45 o'clock. Mrs. Kuhns had just finished
eating lunch and she told her daughter Mary that she was
going upstairs and that they would do the dishes as soon as
she came down. Shortly after her mother had gone upstairs,
Mary heard a noise, and upon investigation found her mother
lying on the bathroom floor, dead from a heart attack. Mrs.
Kuhns' death was quite unexpected as she had apparently been
in good health. She is survived by her husband John S.
Kuhns, an employee of the L.V.R.R.; one daughter, Mary, at
home; and a son Roy, of Clarksburg, W. Va. Funeral services
were held Thursday afternoon from her late residence at 2:30
o'clock in charge of the Rev. O. W. Carlson, pastor of the
Lutheran church. Interment followed in the Ligonier Valley
cemetery.

Kuhns, Theresa
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 22 Feb
1952, Fri · Page 2)
Mrs. Theresa Kuhns, 96, one of the oldest residents of
Ligonier Valley passed away Feb. 14 at 7:30 pm at the home
of her sister, Miss J. Agnes Kuhns, Oak Grove. The widow of
the late Hartman Kuhns, Ligonier, and a life-long member of
St. James Lutheran church of Ligonier, she is survived by
two sisters, Miss J. Agnes, of Oak Grove and Mrs. Levina
Arbaugh, Lansing, Michigan. Friends were received at the
Sibel-Wolford Funeral Home, Ligonier, where services were
conducted at 2 pm Sunday by Rev. H. Wahl Pfeifer. Interment
was made in the Ligonier Valley cemetery.

Lawson, Bertha A.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 12 Nov
1985, Tue · Page 7)
Mrs. Bertha A. Lawson, 85, of Raleigh, N.C., (formerly of
Latrobe), died Sunday, November 10, 1985, in Raleigh. She
was born Feb. 24, 1900, in Westmoreland county, a daughter
of the late Cyrus and Jennie Albert Smith. A member of
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latrobe, she was
predeceased by her husband, Leroy Lawson, in 1976. Surviving
are two sons, Robert L. of Raleigh and Ronald W. of Latrobe
RD 4; three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Service will be held at 11 am Wednesday in Trinity Lutheran
church with the Revs. Donald McCoid, Fred Opalinski and Ann
Schmid officiating. Interment will follow in the Unity
Cemetery.

Lentz, Mrs. Cora E.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin)
Mrs. Cora E Lentz, Latrobe, RD 1, died at 4 am today (6 July
1957) at the age of 86. The widow of the late Fred E. Lentz,
she was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Youngstown.
Surviving are the following children: Edward, RD 4; Norman
L., Rd 1; Mrs. Stella Hartzell, Latrobe; Alvin B., RD 3;
Russell, RD 1; Mrs. Hazel Stabilton, Mt. Union; Arthur,
Clarksburg, Pa; Joseph, RD 1; Mrs. Corinne Mitchell,
Latrobe; a sister, Mrs. Olive Ross, Detroit; 48
grandchildren, 69 great grandchildren and 3 great great
grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 pm,
with the Rev. Bruce R. Shaffer, DD, officiating. Interment
will follow in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Youngstown.

McKelvey, Nancy
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 03 Jul
1953, Fri · Page 3)
Relatives of Dr. and Mrs. Fred P. McKelvey, former Ligonier
residents, have been advised that their daughter, Nancy, 25,
was stricken with meningitis Tuesday evening and died
Wednesday morning of last week in a Hollywood, Calif.,
hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a
brother, James F., a member of the US Air Corps. The family
now resides in Hollywood.

Lawson, Leroy (Yeager)
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 28 Jul
1976, Wed · Page 12)
Leroy Yeager Lawson, 84, of Wagner St., Latrobe, died Monday
at his residence. Born Sept. 16, 1891, in Unity township, he
was a son of the late Samuel W. and Louisa Jean Lawson. A
life-time member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Latrobe, he
was a retired member of the Latrobe Volunteer Fire
Department having served as president of the Fifth Ward Hose
Company in 1951 and a retired carpenter from Latrobe Forge
and Spring. Surviving are his widow, Bertha A. Smith Lawson;
two sons, Robert L. of Latrobe and Ronald W. of Latrobe RD
4, and three grandchildren. The body will lie in state from
noon until 2 pm Thursday in the Trinity Lutheran Church when
funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. John L.
Reiner DD. Interment will follow in Unity Cemetery.

Marcinik, Theodore A.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin)
Theodore A. Marcinik, 89, Latrobe, died Wednesday, Jan. 20,
2010, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born July
29, 1920, in Latrobe, son of the late Joseph and Ann
(Kaballa) Marcinik. He was a retired steel worker for
Standard Steel and was a member of Christ United Church of
Christ. He was an Army veteran of World War II. In addition
to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers,
John, Carl and Joseph; and three sisters, Rose, Mary and
Caroline. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Terney)
Marcinik; two sons, John Marcinik and his wife, Kathy, of
Georgia, and Theodore Marcinik and his wife, Denice, of
Latrobe; a daughter, Diane Anderson and her husband, Thomas,
of Greensburg; four grandchildren, Todd, Ryan, Mark and
Theresa Marcinik; a brother, Edward Marcinik, of Md.; and a
sister, Ann Burns, of N.J. Visitation will be from 1 to 2
p.m. Saturday at FREDERICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1543 Ligonier
St., Latrobe, PA 15650. A funeral service will follow at 2
p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Wayne D. Sautter. A
private burial will take place in St. Paul's Reformed
Cemetery, Trauger. The combined funeral detail of local
American Legion and VFW veterans will provide military
honors at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.

Marks, Frederick William
Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 10 Aug 1916, Thu
Frederick William Marks, the little seven months old son of
Mr. and Mrs. William Marks, of Youngstown, died last evening
at 6:15 o'clock at his home in Youngstown. Heat prostration
was given as the cause of the child's death.
Funeral services were held in the Lutheran Church in
Youngstown, with the Rev W. E Bauer in charge. Interment was
made in the Youngstown Cemetery.

McDowell, Thelma Mae
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 24 Jun
1931, Wed · Page 1)
Thelma Mae McDowell, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A.
McDowell, Latrobe, died Sunday noon in her home of heart
disease. She is survived by her parents and two brothers.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, interment was made in the Union Cemetery.

McDowell, K. A.
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 23 Nov
1938, Wed · Page 4)
K. A. McDowell, one of the oldest residents of Ligonier,
died at 7:30 o'clock Monday morning at his home in Ligonier
following a short illness. He was 89 years, 4 months and 23
days old. He had lived in the Ligonier Valley all his life,
first on his farm and 20 years ago moving to Ligonier to
make his home with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Cramer. Mr. McDowell
is survived by the following children: John H., of
Hummelstown, Pa.; Harry M. and Clarence A. of Latrobe; G. A.
McDowell, Roy F. McDowell, Mrs. Ophia A. Sibel and Mrs.
Charles Patton, all of Greensburg, and Mrs. Lewis Martin and
Mrs. H. M. Cramer, of Ligonier. Two sisters, Mrs. Laura
Phillippi and Miss Amanda McDowell; 28 grandchildren and 23
great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be
held at the Cramer home at 10 o'clock Thursday morning in
charge of Rev. D. A. Martens of the Ligonier Presbyterian
church. Interment will be made in the Ligonier Valley
cemetery.

McDowell, Mrs. K. A.
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 25 Apr
1923, Wed · Page 1)
On Monday night, April 23, 1923, there passed from the life
of the community, one of its noblest characters, Mrs. Keziah
Elizabeth McDowell, of St. Clair St., Ligonier. Mrs.
McDowell was born May 10, 1851, in Cook township, this
county. In 1870 she was married to Mr. K. A. McDowell of the
same township and took up their home within its bounds.
Surviving Mrs. McDowell are the following: her husband, two
brothers, Reuben McKlveen of near Pleasant Grove church and
William McKlveen of Canada; ten children: John H. McDowell
of Ligonier and Miss May Matilda McDowell of Ligonier; Harry
M. of Latrobe; Mrs. L. T. Martin of Ligonier; Mrs. B. D.
Sibel of Greensburg; G. A. McDowell of Greensburg; Mrs. H.
M. Cramer, Ligonier; C. A. McDowell of Latrobe; Mrs. Charles
D. Patton of Greensburg; and Roy McDowell of Greensburg. One
son, Denny C. had preceded the mother to his rest. Also
surviving the beloved mother are 25 grandchildren and 3
great grandchildren. The funeral services will be held at
the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday morning at 10:30
and will be in charge of her pastor, Rev. Wm. F. Fleming.
Interment will follow in the local cemetery.

McKelvey, Jane Ann
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 24 Apr
1953, Fri · Page 6)
Jane Ann McKelvey, aged 83, died at 5:30 am April 20th at
the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary A. Kuhns, Washington St.,
Ligonier. These brothers and sisters survive: William,
Ligonier township; Mac, Westmont Johnstown; and Mrs.
Elizabeth Withrow, Blairsville. Friends were received at the
Sibel-Woford Funeral Home, where funeral services were
conducted at 2 pm Wednesday by Rev. H. Wayne Beam, pastor of
the Ligonier Evangelical United Brethren Church. Interment
was in the Ligonier Valley cemetery.

McKelvey, James P.
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 21 Oct
1931, Wed · Page 1)
James P. McKelvey, of Pittsburgh, died Monday, October 19th,
at the West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, of pneumonia. Mr.
McKelvey was vice president of the Exchange National Bank,
of Pittsburgh, and had been associated with the bank for the
past 22 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alma
McKelvey, and two sons, Willard H. McKelvey and Arthur G.
McKelvey, also by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs.
John Bottomer, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. John Shaffer, of
Braddock; Mrs. James Gross, of Ligonier; Matthew McKelvey,
of Frederick, Ohio; Mrs. Robert Johnson, of Cook township;
and Smith McKelvey, of Braddock. Mr. McKelvey was a son of
the late Mr. and Mrs. William McKelvey. He was born in
Ligonier township near the Reed school house where he gained
his early education. He went to Westminster College for one
semester, but was forced to leave school on account of the
death of his father. Mr. McKelvey then became a clerk in the
Jacob Keffer clothing store at Ligonier. Later he took a
business course and still later he became P.R.R. ticket
agent at Pittsburgh. He continued in the latter employment
until he turned to banking. Funeral services will be held at
2:00 o'clock this (Wednesday) afternoon in the T. B.
Moreland Funeral Home in Pittsburgh. Interment will be made
in the Ligonier Valley cemetery.

McKelvey, Nancy J
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 02 Apr
1913, Wed · Page 5)
Mrs. Nancy J. McKelvey, widow of Jos. W. McKelvey, deceased,
died at the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs. Alta M.
Gross, Tuesday afternoon, March 25, of heart failure. She
became seriously ill just two hours before death came. Two
daughters were by her side, Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Gross.
Deceased was born March 22, 1839, and was aged 74 years and
3 days. She survived her husband 22 years. There also
survive to mourn her, 8 children, two sisters, and 22
grandchildren. The children are: Clark N., Indiana county;
Mathew F., of Fredericksburg, O., Smith W. and Lettie B.
Shaffer, Braddock; Jennie W Johnston, of Cook township;
James P., of Wilkinsburg; Anna A. Bodimer, of N. S.
Pittsburgh; and Alta M. Gross, of Ligonier. The sisters are
Mrs. Mary Mathews, of S. S. Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Susan
Lytle, of Wooster, O. The children with their wives and
husbands were all present except Mather F., prevented from
coming by the Ohio floods. Funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon at the home of Jas. Gross, conducted by
Rev. E. H. Carson. Interment at Fairfield U. P. cemetery.

Mitchell, Robert G.
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 30 Jul
1948, Fri · Page 1)
Funeral services will be held today at 2:30 pm from the
United Presbyterian Church for Robert G. Mitchell, 27 year
old Ligonier township World War II veteran, who was
instantly killed Tuesday while working on a coal stripping
project in Mt. Pleasant township. Mitchell, employed by the
Latrobe Construction Co., was called to the stripping job to
repair a broken truck axle and was removing the wheel from
the truck when a bulldozer operating nearby got too close
and crushed him between the two vehicles. Joseph Check,
Westmoreland Co. coroner, said Mitchell died of a fractured
skull and shock. John and Frank Dominick and Earl Horner,
fellow workers, were first on the scene. Mitchell's body was
first taken to the Cease Funeral Home in Pleasant Unity and
later moved to the Roy E. Sibel Funeral Home here. The
victim is survived by his widow, Mary Lou Taylor Mitchell; a
daughter, Anna Marie, aged seven; and a son, Robert, aged
eight months; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mitchell, of
RD 1, Ligonier, and two brothers, Frank Edgar of Ligonier
township, and Charles Edwin, of Springfield, Mass. Friends
will be received at the Sibel Funeral Home until Friday
afternoon when the body will be removed to the United
Presbyterian Church for services there at 2:00 o'clock. The
Rev. James Stormont, pastor, will officiate. Interment will
be in the Ligonier Valley cemetery.

Myers, James Madison
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 18 May
1918, Sat · Page 1)
James Madison Myers, aged 60 years, died at his home in
Pleasant Unity, Wednesday evening, from a complication of
diseases. He is survived by his widow and a number of
children, the latter including Howard J. Myers, of Unity
township. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon
in the Walter's church, followed by interment in Pisgah
cemetery.

Newcomer, Caroline
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 5 Mar
1923, Mon · Page 1)
A lifelong resident of this community was claimed by death
yesterday morning at 6:30 o'clock, when Mrs. Caroline
Newcomer breathed her last at her home at 527 Brinker Ave.
Mrs. Newcomer had been seriously ill for quite a long time
and her death was not unexpected. She was aged 72 years, 2
months and 29 days. Surviving are the following children:
William E., of Latrobe; Walter S., of Boston; H. Bert, of
Latrobe; and Miss Esther Newcomer at home. One grandchild;
one brother, Col. John Dodds, of Youngstown; and one sister,
Mrs. I. J. Harrison, of Turtle Creek, also survive. The
funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon, in charge of the Rev. Baker. Interment will be
made in Unity cemetery.

Newcomer, Walter S.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 2 Nov
1936, Mon · Page 4)
Walter S. Newcomer, of Boston, Mass., a son of the late
James and Caroline Newcomer, of Latrobe, died at his home,
14 Westmoreland Ave., Boston, Mass., Saturday, following a
lingering illness. Mr. Newcomer was a printer by trade,
having worked in Greensburg for a number of years. Eighteen
years ago he moved to Boston where he had been employed as
general superintendent of the Christian Science Monitor. He
is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Park Newcomer; one
sister, Mrs. R. E. Welshons of Latrobe; and one half-
brother, William Dodds, of Latrobe. Funeral services were
held from his late home, this afternoon, with interment
following in the Dorchester, Mass., cemetery.

Painter, Mrs. Jane
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 20 May
1921, Fri · Page 5)
From a compilation of diseases from which she had been
suffering for the past two years, Mrs. Jane Painter died
this morning at the residence of her son, Bert Painter. of
the sixth ward, with whom she made her home. She was aged 74
years, 11 months and 3 days and is survived by three sons:
Richard, Bert and Samuel Painter, and one daughter, Mrs.
George Geiger, all of Latrobe. Funeral services will be held
at 2:30 Monday afternoon in charge of Rev. H. N. Cameron.
Interment will be in Unity cemetery.

Painter, Lines T.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 15 May
1911, Mon · Page 1)
Lines T. Painter died at his home in the Sixth Ward, last
evening at 7 o'clock of dropsy. Mr. Painter, who was aged 69
years, 1 month and 14 days, is survived by his widow and
three sons, William, Richard and Samuel; one daughter, Mrs.
George Geiger, all of this place and by 8 grandchildren. He
also leaves one brother and one sister. Funeral services
will be held at his late residence Tuesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, services being in charge of the Rev. D. L. Johnson
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment will take place
in the Unity cemetery.

Painter, Mrs. Maude
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 24 Feb
1966, Thu · Page 13)
Mrs. Maude Painter, 93, of Keeling Ave., Derry, died at
10:30 am. Wednesday. Formerly lived in Latrobe. born Derry,
April 4, 1872, daughter of the late David and Rebecca Dodds
Wineland. Husband, Richard C. Painter, preceded her in death
in 1924. Member Trinity Lutheran Church, Latrobe, and
charter member of the Golden Age Club, Derry. Surviving
children: Mrs. Homer (Mary) Luttner, Latrobe; Mrs. Andrew
(Sarah) Shillinger, Uniontown; Mrs. George (Margaret)
Foster, Derry, with whom she made her home; Mrs. John
(Mabel) McFarland, Greensburg; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-
grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; son, Harry T.
died in 1951. Family will receive friends at  the Dell home
for funerals; funeral services in Trinity Lutheran Church at
11 am Saturday, Rev. John L. Reiner in charge. Interment in
St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Youngstown.

Queer, Arthur W
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 04 Jun
1965, Fri · Page 2)
Funeral services were held yesterday for Arthur W. "Buck"
Queer, 83, of RD 2, Ligonier, who died Monday at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Hady Stahl of Bethel Church, Cook
township. Rev. Merle N. Weimer conducted the services in L.
Boyd Snyder Funeral Home; burial was in Fairmont cemetery.
Mr. Queer was born July 24, 1881, in Cook township, son of
Sanson R. and Mary Fisher Queer. He was a laborer and
formerly worked for the State Highway Department. Survivimg
are five sons: Earl, Glenn and Walter of Star Route,
Ligonier, Clarence of RD 1 and Clair of RD 2, Ligonier;
three daughters, Mrs. Stahl, Mrs. John Brown of Johnstown
and Mrs. Marshall Perry of Ligonier; a brother, Harry
"Tink"Queer of RD 3 Ligonier, and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie
Brant of RD 1 Ligonier, and Mrs. Ophie Dillon of RD, Mt.
Pleasant, 54 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Ross, Edith Doran
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 28 Sep
1914, Mon · Page 1)
Death, at 12:20 o'clock, this afternoon, claimed Mrs. Edith
Doran Ross, the young wife of Mr. Evan B. Ross, of Lehmar
avenue. Last Tuesday night, a little child was born in the
Ross home. The mother was suffering from a cold at te time,
but she seemed to be getting along nicely until Thursday
evening, when pneumonia developed. Her condition, however,
was not viewed as serious until yesterday morning, when she
became much worse. Mrs. Ross would have been 19 years of age
on the 4th of October. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Doran, of Latrobe, and was married to Mr. Ross about a
year ago. She is survived by her husband and the little
babe. Mr. Ross' three sons also mourn her loss. The parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Doran, and four sisters: Mrs. Spanger, Myrtle,
Violet and Eleanor, are the surviving members of her family.
The funeral services will be held at the residence at 2:30
o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. L. J. Baker being in
charge.

Ross, Elmer
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 30 Jul
1903, Thu · Page 5)
Elmer Ross, an employee of the Steel Mills at Clearfield,
and a brother of Evan Ross of this city, died there
yesterday of typhoid fever. Mr. Ross was well know in this
place as he formerly lived in Youngstown and has visited
here frequently. He will be buried from the home of his
brother, cor. Lehmer and Ridge avenue tomorrow afternoon at
2 o'clock. Interment at Youngstown.

Ross, Fred E.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 29 May
1976, Sat · Page 20)
Fred E. Ross, 80, died at his residence in Buffalo, N. Y.,
Thursday. He was born in Latrobe in January, 1896. He was a
graduate of Latrobe High School and Carnegie Tech (now
Carnegie-Mellon University), in Pittsburgh. He was
associated for a number of years with the Ross Motor Co. on
Depot and Weldon streets in Latrobe. In his later years, he
was employed by the Ford Motor Co. in Detroit, Michigan.
Surviving are his widow, Gertrude Lofstrom Ross; three sons,
seven grandchildren, and a brother, Edwin A. Ross of
Latrobe. He was preceded in death by another brother, E.
Willis Ross, of Boca Raton, Fla. Following church services
in Buffalo, there will be a viewing at Lincoln Memorial Park
Mausoleum, Irwin, where interment be made at 3:00 pm
Tuesday, June 1.

Shawley, Albert E.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 6 Jan
1969, Mon · Page 1)
A former school teacher in Unity township for more than 20
years, Albert E. Shawley of Youngstown, died at his home
yesterday afternoon. He was 71 years of age and was born in
Unity Twp., April 5, 1897. He was a member of St. James
Lutheran church in Youngstown and the Loyalhanna Lodge 275
of the F&AM. Surviving are four children, DR. Dean A.
Shawley, and Nevin Shawley, Youngstown; Mrs. Theda Frable,
Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Ervin (Ina) Wolff of Latrobe RD 5; 10
grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; brother John Shawley,
of Latrobe RD 1. Services will be conducted at 2 pm
Wednesday in St. James Lutheran Church, Rev. Russell
Reithmiller officiating. Interment will follow in the church
cemetery.

Shaw, Sr., Robert A.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin)
Robert A. Shaw Sr., 77, of Latrobe, Unity Township, died
Thursday, April 24, 2014, at home. He was born March 4,
1937, in New Stanton, son of the late Donald A. and Beulah
Kennel Shaw. He was retired from Vulcan Mold as a
millwright. He was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church, a former council member for Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church and a life member of Kingston Club. Robert enjoyed
hunting and fishing as well as playing with his
grandchildren. He was also an Army veteran. In addition to
his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Ellen
Thomas and Margaret Gratzinger; two brothers, James D. Shaw
and Donald A. Shaw; and a faithful companion of 19 years,
Buddy. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday,
April 26, 2014 and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April
27, 2014, at FREDERICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1543 Ligonier St.,
Latrobe PA 15650. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, April 28, 2014, in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church,
with Pastor Bill Schaefer officiating. Burial will be in
Unity Cemetery, Latrobe. The combined funeral detail of
local American Legion and VFW members will provide military
honors at 10 a.m. Monday, in the funeral home.

Shawley, Charles
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 22 Jun
1929, Sat · Page 1)
Charles Shawley, aged 60 years, 4 months and 10 days, and H.
C. Frick Coke Company pensioner, died at his home in
Whitney, at 4:10 o'clock yesterday afternoon of
complications. He had been of ill health for a long time.
Mr. Shawley was a son of the late William and late Rebecca
Shawley of Somerset County. He is survived by his widow, and
two sons, John, at home and Albert, of Youngstown. Seven
brothers and three sisters, all of Somerset county, together
with four grandchildren also survive him. Funeral services
will be held at his late home at 2:00 o'clock on Monday
afternoon, in charge of the Rev. Henry Voegtly, pastor of
the St. James Lutheran church, Youngstown. Interment will be
made in the cemetery at Youngstown.

Shawley, Grethel V.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 18 Sep
1950, Mon · Page 1)
Mrs. Grethel V. Shawley, of Youngstown, who was post
mistress of the neighboring community for 12 years, died at
Latrobe Hospital last night at 8 o'clock at the age of 49
years. Mrs. Shawley was a member of the St. James Lutheran
Church in Youngstown and a member of the American Legion
Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, Albert E. Shawley, and
the following children: Dean, of Berea, Ky.; Nevin, of
Youngstown; Mrs. Theda Frable, of Youngstown; and Mrs. Ina
Wolff, also of Youngstown. Other survivors include her
father, G. W. Shirey, of Pleasant Unity; six grandchildren
and three brothers: Roy Shirey, of Connellsville; Earl
Shirey, of Jeannette; and Raymond Shirey, of Latrobe RD.
Friends will be received at her late home in Youngstown. The
body will lie in state at the St. James Lutheran Church,
Youngstown, on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 until 2:30
o'clock when funeral services will be held there with the
Rev. Albert Johns officiating. Interment will be in the St.
James Lutheran cemetery.

Shawley, Rebecca Lavina
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 18 Sep
1948, Sat · Page 7)
Mrs. Rebecca Lavina Shawley, aged 77 years, 8 months and 13
days, died at her home near Youngstown at 5 am today. She
was a member of St. James Lutheran church of Youngstown. Two
sons - Albert Shawley, of Youngstown and John H. Shawley, of
Latrobe RD 1 - and one brother - James Weatherton, of Green
Springs, O. - survive as do five grandchildren. Friends will
be received at her late home where funeral services will be
held Monday at 2:30 pm in charge of the Rev. Robert Johns,
her pastor. Interment will be in the St. James Lutheran
cemetery, Youngstown.

Sherer, Elaine G. (Campbell)
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin)
Elaine G. Sherer, 85, of Latrobe, died Monday, Dec. 29,
2014. She was born May 9, 1929, in Unity Township, a
daughter of the late Oliver and Gertrude (Smith) Campbell.
Elaine was an avid player of board games and cards. She
loved cooking meals for others and her home was always open
to family and friends. She was an active charter member of
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Latrobe, where she had
developed many lasting friendships. Elaine was a loving
wife, mother and grandmother, who will be dearly missed by
her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband, Eugene W. Sherer, in 2003; three
sisters, Carolyn Brant, Helen McKillip and Fay Schmucker;
and five brothers, Alfred, Gale, Harold, Lester and Lyle
Campbell. Elaine is survived by her son, Edward Sherer; her
daughter, Diane Snair and her husband, Ray; a sister, Arlene
McLaughlin and her husband, William; and a brother, Larry
Campbell and his wife, Dianne. She will also be dearly
missed by her grandchildren, Chris Sherer Fisher, Matthew
Sherer, Michele Sherer Aston, Stacy Snair Sceiford and Susan
Snair, and her six great-grandchildren. Family and friends
will be received from 10 a.m. until the time of services at
11 a.m. Saturday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1325
Mission Road, Latrobe, PA 15650, with her pastor, the Rev.
William A. Schaefer, officiating. Private interment will be
in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Youngstown.

Sherer, Eugene W.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin)
Eugene W. Sherer, 80, of Latrobe, died Thursday, Jan. 16,
2003, in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born June 12, 1922,
in Unity Township, a son of the late Clarence Sherer and
Estella (Kuhns) Sherer Marshall. Prior to retirement in
1972, Eugene was employed by Standard Steel in Latrobe for
over 30 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having
served with the U.S. Army's Ninth Armored Division in the
European Theater, including the Battle of the Bulge. He was
a charter member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church,
Latrobe, and a 46-year member of the American Legion. He
also enjoyed woodworking, hunting and golf. Eugene was a
loving and responsible husband, father and grandfather who
will be dearly missed by his family. He is survived by his
wife of 55 years, Elaine (Campbell) Sherer; his son, Edward
E. Sherer of Latrobe; his daughter, Diane Sherer Snair and
her husband, Ray A., of Erie; five grandchildren, Michele
Sherer Aston, Chris Ann Sherer, Matthew E. Sherer, Stacy
Snair Sceiford and Susan Snair; his brother, Lawrence 'Hap'
Sherer and his wife, Yvonne, of Latrobe; and a number of
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at
11 a.m. in the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1325 Mission
Road, Latrobe, with the Rev. James E. Person officiating.
Interment will follow in St. James Lutheran Cemetery,
Youngstown, Pa. Military services will be held Sunday at
7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.

Shields, John H.
(Source: The Daily Courier (Connellsville, Pennsylvania) ·
16 May 1951, Wed · Page 2)
John Hurst Shields, 82, died at 10 am Monday at his home at
New Alexandria. For 18 years postmaster there and former
Salem Township School Board president and also former tax
collector, he leaves his widow, Mrs. Mary Shirley Shields,;
three daughters, one son, one foster daughter, two sisters
and two brothers, including Lydia B., Matthew H., and Mrs.
Helen S. Cook of New Alexandria. The funeral service will be
held at 2:30 pm Thursday at the home in charge of Revs. S
Arthur Falman & J.H. Douds

Shields, Mary S.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 21 Aug
1958, Thu · Page 19)
Mrs. Mary S. Shields, 85 years of age, formerly of New
Alexandria, died Monday 6:00 pm in Pasadena, California. She
was the daughter of Daniel K. and Eliza Harshey Shirey, also
the widow of John H Shields. She was a member of the New
Alexandria Presbyterian church. Surviving are the following
children: Mrs. Mary Patty and Lois Shields, both of
Pasadena, California; Mrs. Jean Fain, Phoenix, Arizona; Mrs.
Alice Hooks, Lakewood, Ohio; Matthew D. Shields, Greensburg
RD 4. Five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a sister,
Mrs. Bertha Campbell, Phoenix, Arizona, also survive.
Friends will be received at the Felton Funeral Home, New
Alexandria, starting Saturday. Funeral services will be held
there Sunday afternoon 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made
in the New Alexandria cemetery.

Shirey, Charles Frederick
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 15 Nov
1911, Wed · Page 4)
Latrobe November 9 - C. F. Shirey, father of attorney Edgar
Shirey, a member of the Westmoreland County Bar, died at his
home in Unity township this morning, after an illness of a
week. He was 62 years, 11 months and 3 days old. He is
survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. F. E. Strobel,
of Ridgeway, and five sons: Edgar R., Charles M., of Unity
township; Thomas L., of Derry; Dr. Harry W., of
Williamsburg, and Frederick W., at home. Mr. Shirey was
prominently identified with St. John's Lutheran church where
funeral services will be held at 10:30 Saturday morning. He
was a former county auditor and assessor and also a member
of the school board.

Shirey, Sr., George
(Source: Altoona Tribune (Altoona, Pennsylvania) · 15 Nov
1910, Tue · Page 12)
George Shirey, Sr., one of the most prominent citizens of
Youngstown, Pa., cousin of H. J. Aukerman, general secretary
of the local Pennsylvania Railroad Young Men's Christian
association, died suddenly Sunday morning while seated at
the breakfast table at his home. deceased was aged 83 years
and all his life , until a few years ago, followed the
occupation of a farmer in Westmoreland county. He retired
five years ago, took up his residence in Youngstown and had
since resided there. He is survived by five children: Mrs.
M. G. Harmon, Youngstown; Mrs. Eli Harmon, Latrobe; D. L. of
Greensburg; Philip of Youngstown; George W. a farmer of near
Youngstown; and Cyrus of Pittsburgh.

Shirey, George W.
(Source: The Daily Courier (Connellsville, Pennsylvania) ·
19 Feb 1953, Thu · Page 22)
George Westley Shirey, 90 years old, a retired farmer of
Youngstown, Westmoreland county, died at 9 pm Tuesday, at
the Baum Rest Home at Pleasant Unity. The oldest member of
St. James Lutheran church of Youngstown, where he was
confirmed November 30, 1879, he is survived by three sons:
J. L. Shirey, of South Connellsville, R. E. Shirey, of
Jeannette, and Raymond H. Shirey, of Latrobe RD 1. He was
preceded in death by his wife Charlotte, and four children:
A. Bert; Logan A.; Emory D. and Grethel V. There are also 25
grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, and 8 great great
grandchildren. The body was taken to the Gosnell funeral
home and at 1:15 pm Friday it will be removed to the
Youngstown Lutheran church where a service will be conducted
at 2:30 pm in charge of Rev. Dr. Bruce R. Shaffer, pastor.
Burial will be made in the church cemetery.

Shirey, Paul
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 01 Nov
1893, Wed · Page 1)
Paul, the young son of C. F. Shirey, died Monday from
inflammation of the stomach caused by eating raw chestnuts.

Shirey, Robert A.
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 08 Mar
1916, Wed · Page 4)
Robert A. Shirey, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Shirey,
of Youngstown, died Saturday at his home in Chicago Heights.
He is survived by his widow and three children.

Shirey, Sybilla Bossart
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) August
1936)
Mrs. Sybilla Bossart Shirey, born and raised in Unity
township, died Tuesday August 25, at the home of her
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Thomas Shirey of Blairsville. Mrs.
Shirey was 80 years old last October (2 October 1855). She
is survived by the following children: Attorney Edgar Shirey
and Charles M. Shirey, both of Unity Twp; Rev. Fred Shirey
of Shiloh, O.; Mrs. F. E. Strobel of Toledo, O. Eighteen
grandchildren also survive as do two sisters, Mrs. A. J.
Kells of Youngstown, and Mrs. Clara Smith, of Monessen. A
half-sister, Mrs. Mary Strickler of Greensburg, and four
brothers, W. A. Bossart of Youngstown, Herbert of Latrobe,
Dr. H. S. Bossart of Buckley, Ill., and S. P. Bossart of
Erie, survive. Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock at
St. James Lutheran church Friday afternoon. Interment
followed in the Youngstown cemetery.

Smith, Cyrus
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 18 Mar
1910, Fri · Page 1 & Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe,
Pennsylvania) · 21 Mar 1910, Mon · Page 1)
The services held at the St. James Lutheran Church,
Youngstown, yesterday afternoon, for the late Cyrus Smith,
were marked by a big turnout of friends, the funeral having
been one of the largest ever held in the church. The local
lodge of the Knights of Pythias attended the service in a
body, while six of the members acted as pallbearers. The
Rev. Dr. Ira M. Wallace, pastor of the St. James Lutheran
church, conducted the services. Interment in the Youngstown
cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jennie Smith and
by the following children: Harry, Mary, Paul, Theron and
Bertha. He is survived also by a brother, John A. Smith, of
Latrobe, and by three sisters: Mrs. Charles Mickey, of East
Pittsburg; Mrs. G. A. Shirey, of Manito; and Miss Frances
Smith, of Unity township.

Smith, Frances E.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 3 Oct
1931, Sat · Page 3)
Miss Frances Elizabeth Smith died yesterday afternoon at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Laura Shirey, of Youngstown. She
had been in ill health for the past several years, and had
undergone several operations at a Pittsburgh hospital during
the past two years. She was born and raised in this vicinity
and lived in this vicinity all her life. She is survived by
two sisters and a brother: Mrs. Harriet Mickey of
Pittsburgh; Mrs. Laura Shirey of Youngstown; and John A.
Smith of Latrobe. Funeral services will be held at 2:30
o'clock, Monday afternoon, at the Shirey home, in charge of
the Rev. John B. Gardner, assisted by the Rev. Henry
Voegtly. Six nephews, William, Harry, Paul A., Theron,
Wilbur and Clarence Shirey will be pall bearers. Interment
will be made in the Youngstown cemetery.

Smith, Jennie P.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 27 Feb
1954, Sat · Page 11)
Mrs. Jennie P Smith, aged 85 years, who made her home with
her daughter, Mrs. Bertha Lawson, Ligonier St., died at 5:25
this morning at Latrobe Hospital. Mrs. Smith had been active
until a month ago when she suffered a broken hip and was
hospitalized. Her husband, Cyrus W. Smith, preceded her in
death in 1910. She has been a life-long resident of Latrobe
and vicinity. The following children survive: Harry E.
Smith, San Fernando, Calif.; Mrs. John (Mary) Huffman, New
Kensington; Paul and Theron C. Smith, Latrobe; Mrs. Leroy
(Bertha) Lawson, Latrobe; fourteen grandchildren and eight
grandchildren survive. Friends are being received at Stader
Funeral Home until 1:30 Monday when the body will be removed
to St. James Lutheran Church, Youngstown, for funeral
services at 3:30 pm. Rev. Bruce Shaffer will officiate.
Interment will be in Youngstown Cemetery.

Smith, Mrs. Margaret B
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 19 Oct
1974, Sat · Page 12)
Mrs. Margaret B. Smith, 78, Fairmont St., Latrobe, die
Thursday evening in Latrobe Hospital. She was born Feb. 18,
1896, in Altoona, the daughter of the late Michael and
Pauline Beck Schultz. She and her husband had the
Oldsmobile-Chevrolet Agency in Latrobe for 27 years,
retiring in 1950. She was "Woman of the Year" in Latrobe in
1956. She is survived by her husband, Theron C. Smith, and
the following brothers and sisters: Richard M. Schultz, Mrs.
Vincent (Helen M.) Otto, and Mrs. David (Eleanor V.) Cramer,
all of Latrobe, and Paul L. Schultz of Fond-du-Lac, Wis.
Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral mass
will be held at 11 am Monday in Holy Family Church.
Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Mausoleum,
Belmont.

Verneau, Brenda L.
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United
States of America)  14 Sep 1976, Tue, Pg 19)
Miss Brenda Lee Verneau, 16, of Augusta, Ga., died Sunday in
an Augusta hospital. A native of Huntsville, Alabama, she
had lived in Augusta for the last three years. She was a
senior at George P. Butler High School and was a member of
the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Latrobe. Survivors
include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Verneau, Jr.,
formerly of Latrobe, two sisters Debbie of Latrobe and
Kathleen at home, two brothers, Bruce of Fort Meade, Md. and
Scott, of Fort Jackson, South Carolina; maternal grandmother
Mrs. Estelle Forsha of Latrobe; paternal grandparents , Mr.
and Mrs. Wilford Verneau, Sr., of Latrobe; maternal great-
grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Forsha of Oakmont, Pa.,  and
paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Albertina Verneau of
Latrobe. Funeral services were held at 3 pm Tuesday in the
Lutheran Church of the Ascension, the Rev. W. Osborne
Herlong officiating.

Welshonse, Zacariah
(Source: Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 10 Jul
1907, Wed · Page 1)
Zacariah Welshonse, the oldest man in Ligonier township,
died Friday morning, July 5, 1907, at the residence of his
daughter, Mrs. Geo. Hoon, of senility, aged 87 years, 3
months, 20 days, his wife having preceded him a number of
years. The interment took place in Presbyterian cemetery at
Fort Palmer, last Saturday afternoon, the funeral services
being conducted by Rev. E. H. Dickenson, DD. He is survived
by the following children: Mrs. George Hoon, Mrs. John S.
Kuhns, and William Welshonse, of Ligonier township; Mrs. W.
D. Jones, Blairsville Intersection; Thomas Welshonse, West
Newton; and Henry Welshonse, Youngstown, Pa.; also twenty-
two grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren. He
was one of the oldest members of the Ambrose-Bitner family
and a life-long resident of Ligonier Valley.

Welshonse, Catharine
(Source: The Ligonier Echo (Ligonier, Pennsylvania) · 03 Oct
1894, Wed · Page 1)
Mrs. Catharine Welshonse, an aged lady of near Boucher,
Ligonier township, died Monday morning, October 1, 1894, of
paralysis. Funeral services at the house Tuesday, conducted
by Rev. A. H. Bartholomew. Interment in Fort Palmer
Presbyterian cemetery.

Wetherton, Catherine
(Source: Latrobe Bulletin (Latrobe, Pennsylvania) · 11 Mar
1910, Fri · Page 1)
Mrs. Catherine Wetherton, a well known and highly respected
resident of Unity township, died suddenly, while seated in a
chair at her home near Whitney, at 8 o'clock last evening, a
stroke having carried her away with but a half-hour's
warning. She was aged 80 years and 10 days, and is survived
by the following children: Mrs. Ida Reese, of Armbrust; Mrs.
Rebecca Shirley, of Whitney; Henry Wetherton, of Whitney;
William Wetherton, of Whitney; and James Wetherton of New
Philadelphia, Ohio. She is survived, also, by the following
brothers and sisters: John Dodds, of Youngstown; Mrs. Anna
Smith, of Youngstown; Mrs. Rebecca Weyland, of Youngstown;
Mrs. Sarah Harrison, of Turtle Creek; and Mrs. Caroline
Newcomer, of Latrobe. Funeral services will be held in St.
James Lutheran Church, at Youngstown, at 11:00 o'clock
tomorrow morning, and will be followed by interment in the
Youngstown cemetery.

Young, Louis W.
(Source: Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ) - Monday, December
16, 1996)
Louis W. Young, 86, of Somers Point, died Sunday at Shore
Memorial Hospital in Somers Point. Mr. Young owned and
operated Young's Flower Shop and Greenhouse in Latrobe, Pa.,
for more than 45 years, and was more recently president of
Floral Events in Linwood. He was an avid gardener.
Born in Latrobe, Mr. Young lived in Somers Point for the
last 20 years. Surviving are one son, Bob Young, with whom
he worked; one daughter, Aletha J. Young, with whom he
lived; one brother, Frederick G. of Latrobe, Pa.; and one
sister, Miriam Yanik of Chicago.
Services will be held 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Jeffries &
Keates Funeral Home, Tilton Road and Infield Avenue,
Northfield. Burial will be Thursday in Bethel Cemetery, Cook
Township, Pa. Friends may call Tuesday from 7to 9 p.m. at
the funeral home, or Wednesday evening at the John J.
Lopatich Funeral Home, 601 Weldon Street, Latrobe, Pa.,
Final services will be held Thursday.

Young, Robert C.
(Source: Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ) - Friday, February
18, 2000)
Robert C. Young., (Bob), 61, of Somers Point, died at home
on Tuesday, February 15, 2000, after losing a battle with
cancer caused in part by smoking. He was born in Latrobe,
PA, where he was raised in the family floral business. After
working the summer season at the shore, he got "sand in his
shoes" and moved here in the late fifties. He worked at the
Marlboro Blenheim as a waiter, bartender, and built and
designed their floats for the Miss America Parade. During
this time, he wintered in Florida, working at the Bellevue
Biltmore in Bel Aire, where he designed nightclub stages. A
career move was made to Zaberers Restaurant on the Black
Horse Pike where he was Front of the House Manager, and was
in charge of all catering and banquet functions for 15
years. Leaving Zaberers, he changed careers again, moving
from roast beef to roses, and returned to the floral
industry in this area.
In 1987, following participation in a Master Class with
European designers in Vienna, the American Institute of
Floral Designers certified him in floral design. He was the
current president of the Northeast Region of AIFD; he
chaired their national awards committee and their national
symposium in Boston in 1998. He was past chair of the FTD
Local District.
Bob was a member of Reformation Lutheran Church in Absecon,
where he had served as President of Council. Mr. Young was
active in many local events, giving his time and talent
generously; he participated in lecture series held in The
Ruth Neuman Shapiro Showhouse, Manna, South Jersey Aids
Alliance, his presence was very much a part of Atlantic
City. His most recent enterprise was "Floral Events" in
Linwood, where he created floral decor for parties, weddings
and casino work. Hundreds of area brides have walked down
the aisle carrying his signature bouquets.
His mother, Mary and his father, Louis, predeceased Mr.
Young. His sister, Aletha is at home. Friends and relatives
are invited to attend a celebration of his life on Friday,
February 18, 7-9 PM at Jeffries & Keates Funeral Home,
Tilton Rd & Infield Ave., Northfield. A memorial service
will be held on Saturday, February 19, 11AM at the Grace
Lutheran Church, 11 E. Dawes Avenue, Somers Point. Burial
private. The family requests that floral donations be of red
carnations.