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BLACK, Edna Florence, 1983 KUHN, Betty L., 1990
BURKHART, Margie J. "Maggie," 1992 NEUGEBAUER, Mary (ERGLER), 1936
CAMMAROTO, Caterina (CAMMAROTO), 1990 OLMES, Michael S., 1966
CARPENETO, Angelena, 1992 O'NEIL, John Paul, 1936
CHERRY, Bertha M. (KLINGENSMITH), 1902 ORNER, Dorothy Z. (ZIMMERMAN), 1976
CLIFFORD, Clair Lester, 1936 O'SHELL, Thomas, 1967
DELOZIER, Lillian M (HOFFMAN), 1936 OTT, Catherine (McCLAIN), 1973
DOUGLAS, Dorothy M. (ABRAMS), 1996 OVER, Ruth E. (EBERSOLE), 1969
FORD, Nell, 1936 SMELTZER, John J., 1990
GOLDEN, Mary Ann (LYONS), 1936 SMITH, Helen, 1936
HEJL, Lou C., 1990 WEIDLICH, Rose, 1936
HESS, Elsie M. (COLBERT), 1936 WEISE, Emily M. (CASSELL), 1983
JONES, Timothy Russel, 1990
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BLACK, Edna Florence, 1983
EDNA FLORENCE BLACK
Mrs. Black, 78, of 40 Mansion Blvd. died Tuesday morning, Nov. 15, 1983, in
the home of her son, Gerald, of Ross, Calif.
Surviving are two sons and four grandchildren.
Her husband, Ray M. Black, died Aug. 17, 1977.
BLACK - Services for Edna Florence Black of 40 Mansion Blvd. Will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the American Heart Association
or your favorite charity.
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BURKHART, Margie J. "Maggie," 1992
MARGIE J. BURKHART
Ms. Burkhart, 38, of 819 St. Joseph St., Gallitzin, died Thursday, Jan. 30,
1992, at Mercy Hospital, as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile
accident at 1:40 p.m. Thursday on Route 4002, Sugar Run Road, about three miles
west of Route 764.
Known as Maggie, she was born Sept. 21, 1953, in Altoona, the daughter of
Howard and Ruby (Howell) Burkhart.
Surviving are three children: Sean, Annie and Joseph at home.
Also surviving are her father of Lancaster, mother of Gallitzin, and two
sisters: Kathy Hamilton of Amherst, Ohio, and Lois Kos of Gallitzin. Also
surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Ms. Burkhart was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Gallitzin.
She was also a member of Gallitzin Sportsmen Club.
Ms. Burkhart was a 1971 graduate of Penn Cambria High School.
Friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Lenz-Gibbons Funeral Home,
Gallitzin.
Burial at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Gallitzin, by the
Rev. Bernard Grattan. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.
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CAMMAROTO, Caterina (CAMMAROTO), 1990
CATERINA CAMMAROTO
Mrs. Cammaroto, 95, of Spruce Creek died at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10,
1990, at J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, after an extended illness.
She was born Jan. 6, 1895, in Messina, Sicily, the daughter of Angelo and
Nunzio A. (Grosso) Cammaroto, and July 20, 1920, in Sicily, married Vincenzo
Cammaroto.
Surviving are her husband, two children: Carmelo of Bradford and Carmela
Leidy, at home; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Mrs. Cammaroto was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Tyrone.
There will be no public visitation.
Arrangements by the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Tyrone.
CAMMAROTO - The funeral of Caterina Cammaroto of Spruce Creek will be held with
a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church,
Tyrone, by Monsignor Richard J. Walsh. Interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, Tyrone.
There will be no public visitation. Arrangements by Richard H. Searer Funeral
Home, Tyrone.
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CARPENETO, Angelena, 1992
ANGELENA CARPENETO
Miss Carpeneto, 90, of Epworth Manor, Tyrone, formerly of 701 W. 16th St.,
Tyrone, and Bellefonte, died at 11:17 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 1992, at Tyrone
Hospital, following an extended illness.
She was born Oct. 6, 1901, in Bellefonte, the daughter of Louis and Erminia
(Rimini) Carpeneto.
Surviving are a sister, Rose Gutteron of Cross Plains, Wis., and several
nieces and nephews.
Miss Carpeneto was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Bellefonte.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Richard H. Searer Funeral
Home, Tyrone, where a Christian wake service will be held at 8 p.m.
Burial at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John's Catholic Church, Bellefonte, by Father
James Conrad. Interment at church cemetery.
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CHERRY, Bertha M. (KLINGENSMITH), 1902
BERTHA M. CHERRY
Mrs. Cherry, 72, of 716 W. 7th Ave., Juniata, died unexpectedly at 1 p.m.
Friday, May 9, 1982, in her home.
Mrs. Cherry retired from Brumbaugh Grocery Store in 1948, after 35 years'
service.
She was born Sept. _, 1900, in Westville, the daughter of Floyd I. and
Elizabeth (Haynes) Klingensmith, and June 19, 1948, in Martinsburg, married
Vernon L. Cherry who died July 12, 1977.
Surviving are two sisters and a brother: Mrs. Genevieve Wise and Fred of
Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Gladys Snyder of Napa, Calif.
Mrs. Cherry was a member of Grace Brethren Church, Juniata.
Friends will be received from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and noon to
1:30 p.m. Monday in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata. Interment in Blair
Memorial Park, Bellwood.
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CLIFFORD, Clair Lester, 1936
June 10, 1936
SHOPMAN-FIREMAN EXPIRES SUDDENLY
Clair Lester Clifford, aged 49, of 1010 Eighteenth street, a well known member
of No. 7 fire company and employe of the electrical shop of the Altoona works,
died suddenly at 2:15 o'clock this morning at his home of a heart attack.
He was taken ill last Friday noon but was apparently recovering when he was
fatally stricken.
Mr. Clifford was born in Altoona on Jan. 19, 1887, a son of Edward and Lavenia
(Steel) Clifford, and had resided in the city all his life. As a young man he
was employed at the Stevens mortuary, later entering the service of the railroad
company. He served as second trick call driver of the No. 7 fire apparatus.
On Dec. 12, 1906, he was united in marriage with Miss Ruth Treese. Surviving
are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. J. P. Hoover; one granddaughter, Ruth Ann
Hoover, one sister and one brother, Miss Elsie Clifford of the Altoona hospital
supervisory staff and Edward Clifford, also of the city.
Mr. Clifford was of the Presbyterian faith and a member of the Junior Order,
United American Mechanics.
The body may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary. The funeral will be held at
the mortuary chapel Friday afternoon at 3:30, interment to follow in Alto-Reste.
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DELOZIER, Lillian M (HOFFMAN), 1936
June 10, 1936
MRS. LILLIAN M. DELOZIER
Wife of Hampton Delozier, died at her home, 716 Hickory street, Hollidaysburg,
at 9:30 o'clock last night. She was born at Williamsburg on Sept. 3, 1884, the
daughter of Jacob (deceased) and Mrs. Helen (Snyder) Hoffman of Mountaindale,
who survives, along with the following children: John M. Snyder, at home;
Howard of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. Helen Kieb and Mrs. Frances Felty, both of
Bloomfield, N.J., and Louise Isenberg of Virginia. One sister, Mrs. Sylvia
Ralston of Wilmerding, and one brother Charles E. Snyder of Altoona, two half-
brothers, Jean and Blair Hoffman of Mountaindale and three grandchildren. She
was a member of the Church of the Brethren at Hollidaysburg and was held in high
esteem by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The remains may be
viewed after Wednesday at the home where funeral services will be conducted at 2
o'clock on Friday afternoon by her pastor, Rev. F. J. Byer. Interment will be
made in Riverview cemetery at Leamersville.
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DOUGLAS, Dorothy M. (ABRAMS), 1996
DOROTHY M. DOUGLAS
Mrs. Dorothy M. Douglas, 56, Barnesboro RD 2, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1996, at
Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown.
She was born Oct. 24, 1939, in Spangler, the daughter of Harry and Genevieve
Abrams. She married Jack B. Douglas.
Mrs. Douglas was a member of Calvary Bible Church, Glen Campbell.
Surviving are her husband; three sons: Bryan of Smithfield, Va., Robert of
Ivor, Va., and Theodore of New Derry; a daughter, Jeannine Cannon of Pittsburgh;
three sisters: Lea Konitsky of Elmora, Margaret Douglas of Indiana, Pa., and
Mary Grumley of Punxsutawney; two brothers: Joseph of Barnesboro and Art of
Inverness, Fla.; and 12 grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday at Moriconi Funeral Home, Spangler.
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FORD, Nell, 1936
June 10, 1936
MISS NELL FORD
Who has many relatives and friends in Altoona, died at 7:15 o'clock last
evening of a heart attack at her home, 627 South Aiken avenue, Pittsburgh,
according to word received today by Miss Mary Baird of 309 Beech avenue. She
was prominently identified with the Catholic Daughters of America and the L. C.
B. A. The funeral will be held in the cathedral in Pittsburgh on Saturday
morning at 9 o'clock, daylight saving time, and interment will be made in
Calvary cemetery in that city.
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GOLDEN, Mary Ann (LYONS), 1936
March 27, 1936
MRS. MARY ANN GOLDEN
Of 3911 Fifth avenue, died at her home at 8:25 o'clock yesterday morning. She
was born in Salemville on Nov. 2, 1851, a daughter of James and Sarah Lyons.
Surviving are three daughters and one son, Mrs. Annie Hill and Mrs. Alma Limbert
of the city, Mrs. A. H. Stevens of Pittsford, N.Y., and J. C. Golden of
Baltimore, Md., and six grandchildren. Mrs. Golden was a member of the New
Enterprise Brethren church. Funeral services will be held in the Salemville
Brethren church at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment will be made in the
Berger cemetery.
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HEJL, Lou C., 1990
LOU C. HEJL
Mr. Hejl, 59, of 140 Plainfield Ave., Metuchen, N.J., died at 6:15 a.m. Friday,
Feb. 9, 1990, at J.F. Kennedy Medical Center, Edison, N.J., of an apparent heart
attack.
Mr. Hejl was employed as a product specialist at I.K.G. Borden Inc., Clark,
N.J.
He was born Oct. 3, 1930, in New York City, N.Y., the son of Alois and Anna
(Penuska) Hejl, and Nov. 3, 1962, in Wilmington, Del., married Fern L.
Gillaspie.
Surviving are his wife and two sisters: Helen Wachter of Bridgewater, N.J.,
and Mary Pinda of Fort Worth, Fla.
Mr. Hejl was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Metuchen.
He was also a member of the Metuchen American Legion.
Mr. Hejl was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He received a business administration degree from Marietta College, Ohio, in
1957.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Mauk & Yates Funeral
Home, Juniata.
Interment will be made in Altoona.
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HESS, Elsie M. (COLBERT), 1936
June 10, 1936
MRS. ELSIE M. HESS
Wife of Charlton Hess of 1611 Thirteenth street, died at her home at 6 o'clock
yesterday morning of a heart attack. She was born in Coaldale on Sept. 17,
1890, a daughter of Hezekiah and Rachel Colbert. Surviving are her husband, two
sisters and one brother, Mrs. Ada Ickes of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. Mary Decker of
the city and Melvin Colbert of State College. Funeral services will be held at
the Bechtel funeral home, Williamsburg at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Interment will be made in the Williamsburg Lutheran cemetery.
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JONES, Timothy Russel, 1990
TIMOTHY RUSSEL JONES
Mr. Jones, 34, formerly of Country Manor Apartments, Duncansville, who was the
Pennsylvania Easter Seal Poster Child in 1960, died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Feb.
11, 1990, at Valley View Home, after an extended illness.
He was born April 28, 1955, in Altoona, the son of Russell V. and Thelma M.
(Walters) Jones.
Surviving are his parents of Altoona and grandmothers: Rachel Jones and
Evalyn Walters of Altoona.
Mr. Jones was a member of the First Church of God.
He was named the Outstanding Youth of Community by the Kiwanis in 1967.
Mr. Jones was a 1973 graduate of Altoona Area High School.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 10 to 11
a.m. Thursday at the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata.
JONES - Services for Timothy R. Jones, formerly of Duncansville, will be held at
11 a.m. Thursday at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Juniata, by Pastor Ken
Smith. Interment at Carson Valley Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. until time of services Thursday at the
funeral home. Timothy won the Ace Award upon graduation from high school.
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KUHN, Betty L., 1990
BETTY L. KUHN
Mrs. Kuhn, 64, of 514 11th St. died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 1990, at
Altoona Hospital.
Known as Beatrice, Mrs. Kuhn was born June 23, 1925, in Altoona, and married
Paul J. Kuhn, who died in 1975.
Surviving is a son, James T. of Altoona.
Arrangements by the Good's Funeral Parlor.
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NEUGEBAUER, Mary (ERGLER), 1936
June 10, 1936
MRS. MARY NEUGEBAUER
Of 508 Fifth avenue, widow of Adolf Neugebauer, who was fatally injured in a
crane accident in the Juniata shops on Feb. 8, died at her home at 5:40 o'clock
yesterday afternoon after having been ill for the past eight months. She was
born on Nov. 14, 1873, a daughter of Joseph and Josephine Ergler, and was united
in marriage with Mr. Neugebauer on Aug. 27, 1895. Surviving are seven sons and
daughters, George, Margaret, Gertrude, Robert and Clarence, all at home, Leo T.
of the city and Mrs. Mary Cornwell of Clarksburg, W. Va.
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OLMES, Michael S., 1966
July 7, 1966
MICHAEL S. OLMES
Aged 56, a native of Altoona residing at 172 N. Oak Knoll, Pasadena, Calif.,
died at his home at 4:15 p.m. yesterday, after a brief illness. He was a son of
Edmund and Susan (McCalley) Olmes. Surviving are his wife, four children,
Miriam of Philadelphia, Michael, Mary and Susan in Pasadena, and three sisters,
Mrs. Susan Miller, Mrs. Clara Schmidhammer and Mrs. Ethel Brandt of Altoona.
Interment will be made in Pasadena.
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O'NEIL, John Paul, 1936
March 27, 1936
JOHN PAUL O'NEIL
Son of John K. and Esther (Cartwright) O'Neil of 507 Third street, Juniata
died at the Mercy hospital at 9:30 o'clock last night. He was born in the city
on May 10, 1927, and was an only child. Surviving are his parents. He attended
the McKinley grade school and the Trinity Lutheran Sunday school in Juniata,
being known to his friends and schoolmates as Jack. The body may be viewed at
the home where funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
Interment will be made in Alto-Reste cemetery.
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ORNER, Dorothy Z. (ZIMMERMAN), 1976
DOROTHY Z. ORNER
Of 312 E. Walton Ave., died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 1976, at home,
following an extended illness. Mrs. Orner retired as a machine operator from
Saf-T-Bak, in 1971. She was born Oct. 21, 1904, in Altoona, a daughter of
Thomas I. and Effie (Hesser) Zimmerman, and July 29, 1923, in Altoona was
married to Clarence Orner, who died in 1927. Surviving are four brothers and
sisters, Mrs. Martha Wilson, with whom she resided, Edna of Altoona, James of
Portland, Ore., and Darwin of Ridgeway, Mrs. Orner was a member of Salem United
Church of Christ. Friends will be received in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home,
Juniata, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow.
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O'SHELL, Thomas, 1967
February 28, 1967
THOMAS O'SHELL
Of Utahville, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday in the Altoona Hospital, where he was
admitted Feb. 9, after an extended illness. He was born Feb. 2, 1893, at
Irvona, son of Porter and Martha (Dillen) O'Shell, and married Tekla Wetzler.
Surviving are his wife, three children, Thomas of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Mrs.
Alberta McGarvey of Utahville and Mrs. Betty McCucker of Pittsburgh; 11
grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Marie Fry of Lewistown. Mr. O'Shell was a
member of United Mine Workers local, American Legion and V. F. W., all of
Coalport, and served with the Army during World War I in the San Mihiel and
Meuse - Argonne offensive in France. Friends will be received in the
Greinaday Funeral Home, Coalport, until time of the funeral tomorrow.
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OTT, Catherine (McCLAIN), 1973
CATHERINE OTT
Of 202 6th Ave., died yesterday afternoon, Aug. 29, 1973, at Altoona Hospital
after a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 6, 1885, in Altoona, a daughter of
Patrick and Alice (Grady) McClain, and married W. Guy Ott, who died April 23,
1965. Surviving are five children, Calvin G., Alvin B. and Jeannine McMellan of
Altoona. Pearl Huger of Latrobe and Mary McDowell of Indiana, Pa.; seven
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Teufel of
Aitch. Mrs. Ott was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church. Friends will be
received in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
tomorrow and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
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OVER, Ruth E. (EBERSOLE), 1969
RUTH E. OVER
Of Roaring Spring RD, died at her home at 12:15 a.m. yesterday, Dec. 28, 1969,
after a long illness. She was born in Salemville April 12, 1902, a daughter of
Isaiah and Lucy (Kagarise) Ebersole, and married George C. Over in Cumberland,
Md., Nov. 2, 1920. Surviving are her husband, two children, Mrs. Edna Dilling
of Chester and K. Alton of Woodbury; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren
and eight brothers and sisters, Hazen, Jacob, Mrs. Melda Clapper and Fred of New
Enterprise, Roscoe of Saxton, Warden of Loysburg, Mrs. Lena Snyder of Pittsburgh
and Mrs. Frieda Furry of Bradenton, Fla. Mrs. Over was a member of the Woodbury
Church of the Brethren. Friends will be received in the Weaver Funeral Home,
Woodbury, from 7 to 9 p.m. today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and after 1
p.m. Wednesday in the church.
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SMELTZER, John J., 1990
JOHN J. SMELTZER
Mr. Smeltzer, 66, of 2309 5th Ave. died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 1990,
at Van Zandt VA Medical Center.
Mr. Smeltzer retired as a carpenter from Leonard S. Fiore Inc. in 1983, after
22 years' service.
He was born Nov. 4, 1923, in Altoona, the son of John P. and Pauline Rose
(DeTemple) Smeltzer, and June 30, 1973, in Altoona, married Charlotte Wertz.
Surviving are his wife, four children: Ralph and Logan, at home; and Allen
and Yvonne Watt of Altoona; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is a sister, Margaret Prough of Altoona.
Mr. Smeltzer was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Scaglione
Funeral Home.
SMELTZER - The funeral of John J. Smeltzer of 2309 5th Ave. will be held with a
Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Tuesday at Scaglione Funeral Home, where a wake service will be held
Tuesday afternoon and Legion of Mary will recite Rosary at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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SMITH, Helen, 1936
March 27, 1936
MRS. HELEN SMITH
Died suddenly at 6 o'clock last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C.
A. Skagerburg, 608 South Fourth street, Bellwood. She was born in Sweden on
March 23, 1843. Her husband, James Smith, died in 1898. Surviving are two sons
and one daughter, Charles A. Smith of Juniata, Edward of Fostoria and Mrs.
Skagerburg, twenty-two grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Smith
was a member of the Houtzdale Lutheran church. Funeral services will be held at
the Skagerburg home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment will be made in
Logan Valley cemetery.
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WEIDLICH, Rose, 1936
March 27, 1936
MISS ROSE WEIDLICH
Of 1507 Twenty-ninth avenue, died at her home at 5 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. She was born in Altoona on June 24, 1900, a daughter of Joseph and
Caroline (Kimmler) Weidlich. Surviving are her mother and one brother, William,
both at home, and two sisters, Miss Wilhelmine of New York city and Mrs. Cecelia
Douglas of Altoona. The body may be viewed at the home. The funeral will be
held Monday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in the Cathedral of the
Blessed Sacrament. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery.
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WEISE, Emily M. (CASSELL), 1983
EMILY M. WEISE
Mrs. Weise, 75, of Box 531, RD 1, died at 10:46 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1983,
in Altoona Hospital, after an extended illness.
She was born April 4, 1908, the daughter of Charles E. and Catharine M.
(Elvey) Cassell, and April 6, 1935, in Indiana, Pa., married Carl F. Weise.
Surviving are her husband, a son, Curtis A. of Concord N.C.; 11 grandchildren
and a great-grandchild.
Also surviving are two sisters: Elda C. Hardman of Scranton and Dora R.
Dickey of Hollidaysburg.
Mrs. Weise was a member of the First Lutheran Church.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the William
G. Bigelow Funeral Home.
WEISE - Services for Emily M. Weise of Box 531, RD 1, will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Friday in the William G. Bigelow Funeral Home, by the Rev. Glenn L. Stahl.
Interment in Alto-Reste Park. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Thursday in the William G. Bigelow Funeral Home.
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