OBIT: Theopholus Haar, 1912, Paradise Township, York County, PA

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Theopholus Haar


Theopholus Haar died at his home in Paradise township, on Wednesday, December 
11, from the effects of a paralytic stroke received in the yard at his home the 
day previous, when he fell to the ground where he was found shortly afterward by 
his son, Gideon.  Fifteen minutes after being removed to the house he lost 
consciousness, and remained in that state until death occurred.  His age was 66 
years.

The deceased is survived by three sons and four daughters as follows:  Henry 
Haar, of near New Oxford; Harvey Haar, of Mechanicsburg; Mrs. Herbert Hendricks, 
of New Freedom, York county, Miss Emma Haar, of Camden, N. J., Gideon Haar and 
Misses Lillian and Susan Haar, at home.  He is also survived by a brother and 
sister – Valentine Haar, of near Abbottstown, and Mrs. Daniel Heilman, near that 
place.

Funeral Friday, Dec. 12, brief services at the house at 9:30 a.m., further 
services at the Lutheran church, Abbottstown, interment in cemetery adjoining.  
Rev. S. A. Deihl, of Hanover, and Rev. F. C. Sternat, of Abbottstown, 
officiating.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, December 14, 1912