OBIT: Jacob Sterner, 1916, West Manheim Township, York County, PA

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Jacob Sterner

Jacob Sterner, a young farmer, died suddenly at his late home on the Michael 
Bowman farm, West Manheim Township, near Sherman’s church, at 3 o’clock Monday 
morning, aged 39 years.

Mr. Sterner was in his usual health on Sunday and was taken suddenly ill in the 
evening.

The deceased was a son of Henry and Susan Sterner, of near Dubs’ church.  Twelve 
years ago he was married to Miss Ella Reachart, who survives together with his 
parents and the following brothers and sisters, Emory and Samuel Sterner, of 
near Melrose; Nelson Sterner, of Summit; Ira Sterner, of Hanover; Mrs. Jacob 
Shaffer, of Glen Rock; Mrs. Parker Tracey, of Melrose, and Miss Sarah Sterner, 
at home.

Funeral, Thursday, May 25, short services at the house at 9 a.m., further 
services at Sherman’s church, Rev. George E. Sheffer officiating.  Interment at 
the church cemetery adjoining the church.

The Hanover Herald – Saturday, May 27, 1916