Miscellaneous Obituaries 1934-1942: Archie Claar Obituary Collection, mostly Blair Co, PA - File 1.

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INDEX

Bice, Clara,  (1936)
Boyd, Raymond S.,  5/29/1934
Bush, Shirley Ann,  (1936)
Clapper, Robert W.,  4/28/1937
Coble, Mrs. Anna Belle,  12/8/1942
Counsil, Claude S.,  5/26/1934
Cunningham, Ralph Wayne,  5/15/1937
Delaney, Miss Mary, 5/29/1937
Dodson, Clyde, 6/1/1937
Duffy, Mrs. Lillian M. Jackson, 10/4/1937
Ebner, William Albert,  6/14/1937
Feather, Mrs. Anna M.,  6/2/1934
Flick, Dr. A.a., -1938
Gates, Martin E.,  8/31/1934
Hamer, Dr. Irvin,  11/17/1936
Hamp, John,  8/22/1936
Hartman, Miss Sadie, -/7/1934
Huebner, Marie M.,  4/11/1938
Kane, Mrs. Hadessa (Law), 1/8/1936
Kephart, Milton J., 6/6/1935
Lowder, Samuel James, 12/27/1940
Mahaffey, Janet McIntire,  7/20/1939
Mattingley, Frederick C.,  July 22 1938
Maux, Mrs. Delilah H.,  2/28/1943
McCord, David Thomas, -1937
McDermott, Luke J.,  6/22/1941
McGough, Mary Ilene, 12/24/1934
McIntyre, Samuel,  1/22/1934
McMullen, Mrs. Mary, 5/4/1938
Miller, Benjamin Franklin,  (1936)
Mock, George W.,  11/5/1937
Mollica, Philip, 3/22/1939
Morris, Mrs. Amanda E., 4/16/1940
Morrow, Mrs. Mildred Hutchinson,  (1933-34)
Noon, Joseph, (1933-1934)
O'Donnell, Mrs. Martha Elmira,  8/27/1934
Ritchey, Harry W., (1934-1935)
Seibert, John L., 9/29/1939?
Shade, George Mathron,  9/24/1939
Shay, Mrs. Mary M.,  (1934)
Snyder, Mrs. Laura (Markey), -1936
Stayer, Nancy,  12/29/1934
Walls, Howard, (1934-1935)
Watkins, Mrs. Nancy (Green),  (1936)
Weaver, George Edward,  (1935)
Weaver, William G.,  (1936)
Wertz, Jacob A.,  (1936)
Wicker, Mrs. Mary Lavinia,  (1936)
Wilt, Michael George, -1936
Wolf, Mrs. Rebecca,  (1936)
Wright, Mrs. Henrietta, -1936
Yon, Ellen Jane (Gibson), 10/1/1937

GEORGE MATHRON SHADE

A resident of Leamersville, died Sunday morning at 1: 30 o'clock.  Mr. Shade
had been an invalid for many years and made his home with his brother,
Milton B. Shade.  He was a son of John and May (Rhodes) Shade and was born
at Leamersville on June 10, 1864, and, with the exception of a number of
years when he was engaged in the wagon making business in this city, resided
there all his life.  His father was a pioneer in the wagon making business
and the son learned the trade in the shop at Leamersville and later in life
he, with two brothers, conducted a shop in this city.  He was never married
and is survived by four brothers and two sisters, Theodore M. Shade and
Harry Nerr Shade, both of this city, Milton B. Shade of Leamersville, W.A.
Shade and Mrs. Linda R. Holland, both of Newry.  Mr. Shade was of the
Lutheran faith and for many years was a member of the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows.  A large number of nieces and nephews reside in Altoona and
surrounding community and elsewhere.  The body may be viewed at the
Liebegott funeral home in Duncansville after 7 o'clock this evening.

Obituary hand-dated 9/24/1939
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 15, p. 84

Funeral Notice
SHADE - Funeral services for George Mathron Shade of Leamersville will be
conducted at the Liebegott funeral home in Duncansville Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.
in charge of Rev. L. Gartland and Rev. Ralph W. Birk.  Interment in the
Newry Lutheran cemetery.  The body may be viewed at the Liebegott funeral
home after 7 o'clock this evening.

Notice hand-dated 9/26/1939
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 15, p. 84

MOTHER OF LOCAL RESIDENT EXPIRES

Mrs. Delilah H. Maux, 89, widow of David G. Maux, formerly of East Freedom,
died last evening at the home of her son, E.P. Maux, 209 Messenger St.,
where she had resided since her husband's death in 1933.

She was born in Lewistown, May 29, 1853, and had resided in East Freedom for
over 50 years prior to coming to Johnstown 10 years ago.  Three children
preceded her in death, Chester Lewis, Mrs. Daisy Burkett and Mrs. Nell
Hofecker.

The remains have been removed to the Carns Funeral Home in Claysburg where
funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.  Burial
will be in Green Lawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring.

Obituary hand-dated 2/28/1943
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 36, page 17

SAMUEL MCINTYRE EXPIRES AT HOME

Samuel M. McIntyre, aged 83, retired trackman for the Pennsylvania railroad
and widely known southern Blair resident, died at 9:40 o'clock last night at
his home at Hollidaysburg, R.D. No. 1.  He suffered from a complication of
diseases, being ill for two months.

Mr. McIntyre was retired from the railroad service at the age of 70 after
completing forty-three years' continuous service.  He was a trackman in the
Hollidaysburg yards, being supervisor of division No. 20.  He started his
railroad work on March 9, 1877.  On the occasion of his retirement he was
well remembered by officials and fellow employees.

He was born on June 6, 1850, in Frankstown township.  All his life was spent
in that vicinity and despite his age he was active.

Surviving are the following children:  Harry B. McIntyre of Hollidaysburg,
Howard M. McIntyre of Frankstown, Mrs. Flora Zeigler and Mrs. John Wertz
both of Hollidaysburg, and Mrs. Stella V. Carl of Miami, Fla.  Surviving
also are thirty-one grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren and two
great-great grandchildren.  Just recently a reunion was held with five
generations represented.  A sister, Mrs. Margaret Corbin of Hollidaysburg,
also survives.

He was a member of the Hollidaysburg Lutheran church.  The funeral will be
held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with services in charge of Rev. M.
Stanley Kemp.  Interment will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery.  Friends
are asked to please omit flowers.

Obituary hand-dated 1/22/1934
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, page 116

MARTIN E. GATES

Aged 71, a resident of Hopewell, Bedford county, died at 9 o'clock this
morning from a complication of diseases at the home of his son, A.L. Gates
of 413 Willow avenue.  He was born Sept. 20, 1863, at Rebecca Furnace, a son
of David and Mary (Eichelberger) Gates and surviving are his wife, Margaret
(Dodson) Gates and the following sons:  Clyde D. at Connellsville, A. Lisle,
of this city, Raymond M., of Somerset, Dale A. and Porter Gates of
Hopewell.  These brothers and sisters also survive, Eli, John and James
Gates of Hopewell, Stewart of Lansing, Mich., Mrs. Margaret Mitchell, Mrs.
Ethel of Fockler of Johnstown and Mrs. C. F. Weimer of Hopewell.  There are
nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.  Mr. Gates was a member of the
Methodist faith.  The funeral services will be held at the Hopewell
Methodist Church on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

Obituary hand-dated 8/31/1934
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, page 149

FRANKLIN H. HUGHES

Well known resident of Morrisons cove, died at his home at Martinsburg, R.D.
this morning at 2:25 o'clock, death being attributed to a complication of
ailments.  He was a native of the cove, and was born on Nov. 2, 1859, a son
of Benjamin and Catharine Hughes.  He was united in marriage with Lou Emma
Horton at Wells Tannery on Dec. 23, 1883, who survives, with these
children:  Martin and Euricca Hughes, at home, Martin Hughes of Martinsburg,
R.D., Mrs. Pearl Ebersole of Duncansville and Benjamin Hughes of Duquesne. 
Funeral services will be conducted at the home Monday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock in charge of Rev. I. E. Kensinger.  Interment will be made in the
Brumbaugh cemetery at Fredericksburg.

Obituary hand-dated 3/13/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 188

MRS. ANNA M. FEATHER

Wife of H.G. Feather, died at her home in Claysburg at 1.50 o'clock Saturday
afternoon, death following a cerebral hemorrhage after a brief illness. 
Deceased was born on Sept. 14, 1878, near Ore Hill, Blair county, the
daughter of William and Sara Myers, both deceased.  Surviving are the
husband, twin sons, Herbert and Herman, at home; and Merle Walter of
Juniata, a son by a former marriage.  She also leaves three grandchildren,
and the following brothers and sisters: C.K. Myers of Altoona, G. [?] K.
Myers of Roaring Spring, R.D. Mrs. Harry Dively of Claysburg, Mrs. E.H.
Edmonston of Columbia, Mo., Mrs. Generva Burket of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Leslie
Berkheimer and Mrs. Ross Fickes, both of Freemont, O.  She was a lifelong
member of the Grace Reformed church at Claysburg, where funeral services
were conducted this afternoon, in charge of Rev. J.G. Grimmer.  Interment
followed in Claysburg cemetery.

Obituary hand-dated 6/2/1934
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, page 105

MRS. MILDRED HUTCHINSON MORROW

Wife of George R. Morrow of 313 Fifth street, died at the Altoona hospital
at 2.45 o'clock this morning after several weeks' illness of complications. 
Deceased was a daughter of Samuel and Ada Hutchinson and was born in this
city on May 31, 1899.  She was married in November, 1920, to Mr. Morrow, who
survives, along with a son, Robert, and a daughter, Janet, at home.  She
also leaves her parents, one brother, Frank H. Hutchinson of Altoona, and
three sisters, Mrs. J.A. Smeaton of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Margaret Semm of
Philadelphia and Mrs. E.V. Henderson of Hill Top.  She was a member of the
Fifth Avenue Methodist church.  The body has been removed to the home of the
parents, 307 Fifth street, where funeral services will be conducted at 2
o'clock Thursday afternoon, in charge of Rev. H. Willis Hartsock.  Interment
will be made in rose Hill cemetery.

Obituary not dated. 
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, page 117 (1933-34)

MISS SADIE HARTMAN

Of 848 Twenty-third street, died at her home at 8.20 o'clock last night. 
She was born at Frederick, Md., on Jan. 25, 1899, a daughter of Simon and
rose Hartman, and had been a resident of Altoona for the past nine years. 
Surviving are one sister, Miss Ellen, at the home, and two nieces, Mrs. Bert
Leopold and Mrs. Isaiah Scheeline of the city.  Funeral services will be
held at the Lafferty funeral home at 10.30 o'clock Sunday morning with Rabbi
Eugene E. Hibshman officiating.  Interment will be made in Mt. Sinai
cemetery.

Hand-dated -/7/1934
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, page 31

HARRY W. RITCHEY.

Of Yellow Creek, died in the Everett hospital on Sunday.  He was born on
March 26, 1865, a son of Henry K. and Delilah (Whetstine) Ritchey.  His
wife, Mrs. Alphretta (Fisher) Ritchey, died some time ago.  Surviving are
two sons and one daughter, Clarence of the city, Herman of New Enterprise
and Mrs. Sheridan Deshong of Yellow Creek; five brothers and two sisters,
Calvin Ritchey of Tatesville, John of Philipsburg, Stehley of Bedford, Ralph
of Altoona, Frank of Charleston, W. Va., Mrs. Hannah Davis and Mrs. Mary
Fink, both of Altoona.  Mr. Ritchey was a member of the Progressive Brethren
church.  Funeral services will be held at the Koontz church in Morrison cove
at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.  Interment will be made in the church
cemetery.

Obituary not dated.
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, page 180 (1934-1935)

HOWARD WALLS

Native of Flowing Spring, Blair County, died April 7 in the United States
naval hospital in San Francisco.  He was 31 years old.  He enlisted in the
navy in 1932 at Ebensburg, Pa., and was an electrician on the U.S.S.
Indianapolis.  Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Alice Walls, and the following
brothers and sisters: Edward E., John F., Robert H., James H., Mrs. John
Gustafson and Mrs. George Thompson, all of Erie, PA., and Mrs. H. Donahay of
Bolivar, PA.  Full military honors will be accorded the deceased, with the
body to be buried in the National cemetery in California.

Obituary not hand-dated.
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, page 180 (1934-1935)

MRS. HADESSA (LAW) KANE

Widow of John E. Kane and a resident of Williamsburg for some years, died
yesterday afternoon at 12.45 o'clock, death being attributed to a
complication of ailments following an illness of several years, but which
just took a serious turn last Thursday.  She was the daughter of John H. and
Annabelle (Grazier) Law and was born in Warriors Mark valley on Dec. 21,
1894.  On Dec. 23, 1922, she was united in marriage with John E. Kane at
Harrisburg, who died two years ago.  Surviving are these sisters and
brothers, Mrs. John Richardson of Cleveland, O., Mrs. O.G. Baish of Altoona,
Mrs. B.S. Plummer of Juniata, Mrs. Bess Patterson, Naomi and Albert Law and
a nephew, Melvin Patterson, all at the Law home at 804 West Second street,
Williamsburg, and two nieces and six other nephews.  She was a member of the
Williamsburg Methodist church.  Funeral services will be conducted at the
home Saturday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in charge of her pastor, Rev. Ralph
W. Knittle.  Interment will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery.

Obituary hand-dated 1/8/1936
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 5, page 45

MRS. HENRIETTA WRIGHT

The body of Mrs. Henrietta Wright, who died Jan. 5 in the Old Folks Home at
Martinsburg (where she had resided for a short time), was brought by
Undertaker Geisel to the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.A. Statler, Alum Bank,
where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today by Rev. H.M. Petrea. 
Interment in Johnstown.

Deceased was aged 83 years.  She was twice married, her first husband,
William Cassler, died 60 years ago.  Austin Wright, to whom she was later
married, was the father of the late Hon. J. Anson Wright of this place, and
died more than 20 years ago.  Besides the daughter above named, she leaves a
son, Ralph Cassler of Akron, O.; four grandchildren, two
great-grandchildren, and two step-children, J.B. Wright of Pittsburgh and
Mrs. Mary Eaton of Jacksonville, Fla.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, page 84 (1936)

MRS. FRANK DUFFY

Mrs. Lillian Duffy died Oct. 4 at the home of her sister at Loop Station of
pneumonia.  She was born in Hollidaysburg 29 years ago, a daughter of Samuel
and Annie (Wiseman) Jackson.  Her husband survives, her father and a sister,
Mrs. Michael Dively of New Enterprise.  Funeral services were conducted
yesterday in Hollidaysburg, where interment was made.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 107 (1937)

MRS. LILLIAN M. JACKSON DUFFY

Wife of Frank A. Duffy, died yesterday afternoon at 12.45 o'clock at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Onkst, of Loop station, near Hollidaysburg,
of pneumonia.  She was a daughter of Samuel G. and Annie Wiseman Jackson,
deceased, and was born in Hollidaysburg on April 3, 1908.  She was united in
marriage with Frank a. Duffy at Hollidaysburg on April 22, 1929, who
survives.  She is also survived by her father, Samuel Jackson, and by three
sisters, Mrs. Charles Onkst, Mrs. Melvin Weaver of Loop station and Mrs.
Michael Dively of New Enterprise.  She was preceded in death by a son seven
years ago.

Obituary hand-dated 10/4
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 107

Funeral notice
DUFFY - The funeral of Mrs. Lillian M. Duffy, who died at Loop station, will
be held from the First Baptist church, Hollidaysburg, Thursday afternoon at
2.30 o'clock in charge of Rev. Joseph G. Peters, pastor.  Interment in the
Pesbyterian cemetery.

Funeral notice hand-dated 10/7
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 107

MISS MARY DELANEY

Of 903 Fourth avenue, died at her home at 2.15 o'clock Saturday afternoon
after a short illness.  She was a daughter of Patrick and Nora Delaney, and
was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  Surviving are three
nephews, John or Oregon, Paul and Edward of the city.  Miss Delaney was a
member of Mount Carmel Catholic church.  The funeral was held this morning.

Obituary hand-dated 5/29/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 107

MILLING COMPANY MANAGER EXPIRES

George W. Mock, prominent resident of Roaring Spring where he served for
many years as manager of the Bare Milling company, died this morning at
10.45 o'clock at his home, 431 Water street, that place. 

Mr. Mock had been in ill health for the past two years but seriously ill
only two weeks.

He was born at Williamsburg on June 23, 1868, a son of Andrew and Mary
Mock.  He was twice married.  His first wife, Mrs. Edith Lillian (Hoover)
Mock, died fifteen years ago.  On Oct. 6, 1925, he was married to Mrs.
Frances Wagerman in Altoona.

Surviving are his wife, two children to the first union, Dr. Daniel R. Mock
and Mrs. C. Edwin Garber of Roaring Spring; two step-daughters, Mrs. E.S.
Attig of Altoona and Mrs. Furman Wallace of Roaring Spring; also one
brother, I.C. Mock of Williamsburg.

The deceased received his early education in the Williamsburg public
schools.  In early life he operated a mill at Rodman and since 1906 had
served as manager of the Bare Milling company at Roaring Spring.

He was a member of the Bare Memorial Church of God, Woodbury lodge of
Masons, Williamsport consistory and Jaffa Shrine.

Obituary hand-dated 11/5
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, page 49 (1937)

Funeral Notice
MOCK - Funeral services for the late George W. Mock of Roaring spring will
be conducted by Rev. H. H. Roub [name obscured by date].  Services will be
held in Bare Memorial Church of God on Monday at 2.30 p.m.  Interment
following in Fairview cemetery, Martinsburg.  Friends are being received in
the home.

Funeral notice hand dated 11/8
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, page 49 (1937)

FORMER RESIDENT OF BLAIR EXPIRES

GALLITZIN, Dec. 21 - Suffering from asthma for some time, David Thomas
McCord, aged 70, formerly a resident of this place and Hollidaysburg, died
at 1.10 o'clock yesterday morning in the St. Joseph hospital, Pittsburgh,
where he was admitted three days ago.  The remains arrived here at 6 o'clock
last evening and were removed to the residence, 819 Portage street, where
friends are being received.

Mr. McCord was born on May 29, 1867, in Scotland, a son of Thomas and
Margaret (McKinney) McCord.  When he was a mere child, his parents came to
America and settled in Hollidaysburg, where he spent his boyhood days. 
Later he removed to Gallitzin, where he resided until two years ago when he
went to Baden, where he was attached at Mount Gallitzin academy for four
years.  He was stricken at the latter place last Friday.

Members of his family include his widow, Mrs. Sarah (Haughey) McCord, and
these daughters and sons, Gertrude, wife of Gilbert Love of Baltimore, Md.,
Edith, wife of Benjamin Belcher of Quantico, Va., Miss Adeline McCord of
Philadelphia, David McCord of Philadelphia, and Charles McCord of this
place.  Seven grandchildren survive, along with one sister, Sister M.
Berchman of St. Brigid's convent in Lilly.

Mr. McCord held membership in St. Patrick's Catholic church and the Holy
Name society.  He also was affiliated with the old St. Patrick's society
formed here in the late '80s, of which Michael J. Brickner of 501 Devlin
street, who is nearing his 86th birthday, is now the lone survivor.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, page 49 (1937)

DIES IN CHICAGO.

CARROLLTOWN, April 18. - Dr. A.A. Flick, who was born and reared in this
place, a son of the late Francis and Jane Flick, died at a hospital in
Chicago, in which city the deceased studied dentistry and afterwards
practiced that profession until last year when his health failed.  Dr. Flick
spent a number of weeks here and in Indiana, Pa., last summer.  He is
survived by several sons and daughters, also two sisters, Mrs. W.S. Schroth
and Mrs. Anna Behe, both of Carrolltown.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 10, page 54 (1938)

MRS. MARY McMULLEN

Widow of Robert C. McMullen, died at the home of a brother, James B. Weamer,
2812 Seventeenth street, at 11.30 o'clock yesterday morning after an
extended illness.  She was born in Altoona on Oct. 10, 1879, a daughter of
George and Ella J. (Tiernan) Weamer.  Mr. McMullen died on Dec. 18, 1937. 
Surviving are five brothers and three sisters, Sylvester, James, Leo, Thomas
and Robert Weamer, all of the city, Mrs. John Thomas of Patton, Mrs. Charles
Bohn and Mrs. Anna Gutzwiller, both of the city.  Mrs. McMullen was a member
of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.  The body may be viewed at the
Stevens mortuary.

Obituary hand-dated 5/4
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 11, page 63 (1938)

Funeral Notice
McMULLEN- The funeral of Mrs. Mary McMullen of 2812 Seventeenth street will
be held Saturday morning with requiem mass at 10 o'clock in the Cathedral of
the Blessed Sacrament.  Interment in Calvary cemetery.  The body may be
viewed at the Stevens mortuary.

Funeral notice hand-dated 5/7
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 11, page 63 (1938)

PHILIP MOLLICA

Of 1121 Ninth avenue, a retired janitor of the Altoona works, died at his
home at 5 o'clock this morning.  He was born in Italy on Mach 10, 1863, but
had resided in Altoona for many years.  Surviving are his wife, nine sons
and daughters, Domenick of Philadelphia, James and Brono of los Angeles,
Calif., Mrs. Frances Misitono and Mrs. Catherine Baldisaro of the city,
Carmen, Ida, John and Anthony, at home; fourteen grandchildren, two brothers
and one sister, in Italy, and another sister, Mrs. Fortuno Crino of
Youngstown, O.  Mr. Mollica was a member of Mount Carmel Catholic church. 
The body will repose at the home.

Obituary hand-dated 3/22
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 14, page 154 (1939)

Funeral Notice
MOLLICA - the funeral of Philip Mollica of 1121 Ninth avenue will be held
Saturday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in Mount Carmel church. 
Interment in Calvary cemetery.  The body will repose at home.

Funeral notice hand-dated 3/25
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 14, page 154 (1939)

SAMUEL JAMES LOWDER

Of 2622 Fifth avenue, retired employe of the Altoona works, died suddenly at
2 o'clock this morning and the home of his son, Morris E. Lowder, in Mt.
Lebanon, Pittsburgh, where he had gone for the Christmas holiday season with
Mrs. Lowder.  Mr. Lowder had suffered from a heart ailment for several years
but apparently and [sic] been in his usual health when he retired last
night.  He was born in Altoona, a son of James R. and Mary J. (Ross) Lowder,
and retired from the railroad company service four years ago.  Surviving are
his wife, Mrs. Lucy (Clabaugh) Lowder; one son, Morris; two grandchildren,
two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Mary Ardrey of the city, Mrs. May Musser
of Chambersburg and Fred H. Lowder of Hollywood, Calif.  Mr. Lowder was a
member of the first United Brethren church.  The body is being brought to
Altoona.

Obituary hand-dated 12/27
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 18, page 8 (1940)

Funeral Notice
LOWDER - Funeral services for Samuel James Lowder of 2622 Fifth avenue will
be held at the home at 2.30 o'clock Monday afternoon by Rev. W.B. Hayes of
the First United Brethren Church.  Interment in Rose Hill cemetery.  Friends
are being received in the home.

Funeral notice hand-dated 12/30
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 18, page 8 (1940)

MRS. AMANDA E. MORRIS

Of 2633 Walnut avenue, widow of Rev. Samuel B. Morris, died at the home of
Mr. And Mrs. W.H. Thomas at 7.30 o'clock this morning.  She was born at
Peters Mountain, Va., on April 9, 1861, a daughter of Jacob and Lannie
Fortiner, and had taught music in Altoona and New York for thirty-seven
years.  Surviving are one son, Clarence Morris of Altoona, and a niece, Mrs.
Annie Cousins of Scranton.  Mrs. Morris was a member of the Bethel A.M.E.
church and of the Eastern Star in Mt. Morris, N.Y.  Friends are being
received at the Laughlin funeral home.

Obituary hand-dated 4/16
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 18, page 87

Funeral Notice
MORRIS - Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda E. Morris of 2633 Walnut avenue
will be held Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the Laughlin funeral home
by Rev. Byrant and Rev. Williams.  Interment in Oak Ridge cemetery.  Friends
are being received at the Laughlin funeral home.

Funeral notice hand-dated 4/19
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 18, page 87

LUKE J. McDERMOTT

Retired mail clerk on the Pennsylvania railroad and residing at 1108 Cameron
avenue, Tyrone, died Sunday morning at 11.40 o'clock at the Mercy hospital
in this city.  He was a native of Ireland and was the son of John and Honora
[name obscured by date] McDermott and was born Feb. 8, 1873.  He was united
in marriage with Miss Mary Farber and had resided in Tyrone for the past
thirty-five years.  Surviving are his wife and one sister, Mrs. George Myers
of Nanty-Glo.  Mr. McDermott was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic church
of Tyrone.

Obituary hand-dated 6/22
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 22, page 200 (1941)


MRS. ANNA BELLE COBLE

Widow of William W. Coble, died at 10.40 o'clock yesterday morning at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. J.S. Cessna at 821 Crawford avenue.  She was born
at Woodbury on April 24, 1857, a daughter of Rudolph and Catherine
(Brumbaugh) Hoover and was united in marriage on Dec. 14, 1882, to William
W. Coble, who died Jan. 3, 1900.  Surviving are the following children: 
Mrs. E.F. Lindemer, Clyde H. Coble, Mrs. Myrtle Wiebley, Mrs. J.S. Cessna
and Mrs. G.W. Crider, all of Altoona, also by sixteen grandchildren, ten
great-grandchildren and the following half sisters and brother: Mrs. Electra
Werft, Mrs. Amanda Briggs, Mrs. Alice Barr, all of Altoona, Mrs. Bertha Sell
of Woodbury and Rudolph Hoover of Pitcairn.  Mr. Coble was a member of the
First Church of the Brethren.  Friends will be received at the daughter's
home after noon on Wednesday.

Obituary hand-dated 12/8
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. CO27, page 8 (1942)

Funeral Notice
COBLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Belle Coble of 821 Crawford avenue,
will be held from the First Church of the Brethren Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock in charge of Rev. Walter S. Long, pastor.  Interment in Oak Ridge
cemetery.  Friends are being received at the home, 821 Crawford avenue.

Funeral notice hand-dated 12/11
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. CO27, page 8 (1942)


SHOPMAN FATALLY INJURED BY AUTO

Claude S. Counsil, Aged 55, Succumbs to Injuries and Stephen K. Harkness,
aged 64, Is in Hospital.
Two men were injured, one fatally, at 11:30 o'clock last night when they
were struck by an automobile while crossing the intersection of Sixth avenue
and Twelfth street.

Claude S. Counsil, aged 55, of 1221 Fifth avenue died at Mercy hospital at
2:27 o'clock this morning, apparently of internal injuries.

Stephen K. Harkness, aged 64, of 1223 Sixth avenue is a patient in Mercy
hospital suffering from a dislocation and fracture of his right arm and a
severe laceration of the scalp which required six stitches. He is conscious
and his condition is regarded as fairly good.

The automobile which struck the two men was driven by Rudolph E. Mack of 203
Second avenue but is owned by Miss Hazel L. Salkeld of 1903 Fifth street.
The automobile was traveling east on Sixth avenue and according to Mack's
report at City Hall, Harkness and Counsil stepped directly into the path of
his machine, from behind a line of cars traveling west on the avenue. Skid
marks from tires showed on the avenue paving for a distance of twenty five
feet west of the point of the accident, according to the report made to
police headquarters by Officer A. J. Winiger, who investigated the accident.
According to a sister of Mr. Harkness, the two men looked in both directions
before starting across the avenue, her brother told her this morning, and
remarked that the way was clear and safe.

The two men, friends of long standing, had spent the evening together and
were on their way to their homes when the accident occurred. The noise of
the accident aroused the residents of the neighborhood, among them Dr. C. E.
Snyder of 1201 Sixth avenue, who called Mercy hospital and had the two men
removed there.
 
In the dispensary it was found that Counsil had suffered a possible skull
injury, a puncture wound of the upper right arm and possible internal
injuries. Coroner Chester C. Rothrock was notified this morning of the death
resulting from the accident and is conducting an investigation.
 
Claude S. Counsil was born at Howard, Centre County, on July 12, 1878, a son
of George and Ella (Dinges) Counsil, and came to Altoona with his parents
when about 10 years old, residing here ever since. As a young man he entered
the employment of the Pennsylvania Railroad company in the electrical
department, working at Twelfth street.
On January 1, 1905, he was united in marriage with Miss Jane Allen of the
city, who survives along with his aged mother and one brother, Clair Counsil
of Philadelphia. Mr. Counsil attended St. Luke's Episcopal church and was a
member of the Elks, Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows.

The body may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary where funeral services will
be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment will be made in Alto Reste
cemetery.

Obituary hand-dated, 5/26/1934
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, page 6

MRS. MARTHA ELMIRA O'DONNELL

Well known resident of Duncansville and lifelong resident of Blair County,
died yesterday afternoon at 12:35 o'clock of complications after a year's
illness. She was born at Duncansville on August 5, 1857, a daughter of
Solomon and Elizabeth Langham, pioneer residents of that section. With the
exception of a number of years that she resided in Altoona, she lived at
Duncansville and vicinity all her life.

She was twice married, her first husband being Joseph L. Yon of Duncansville
with whom she was united in marriage on September 28, 1875, by Rev. D. L.
Ryder, pastor of the Hollidaysburg Lutheran church. Some years after his
death she became the wife of William C. O'Donnell of Altoona, this ceremony
taking place on October 27, 1895, at Jersey City, NJ, with Rev. John Krantz
Jr., then pastor of Trinity Methodist church, that city, officiating. Mr.
O'Donnell has been deceased for many years.

She is survived by one son, Charles Yon, who resides at Coraopolis, PA; two
brothers, David Langham of Hollidaysburg and Crist Langham, whose present
address is unknown; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Harlin, with whom she made her
home at 1417 Fourth avenue, Duncansville, and two grandsons. She was for
many years a member of the Duncansville Lutheran church.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home at
1417 Fourth avenue, Duncansville, conducted by her pastor, Rev. G. B.
Harman. Interment will be made in the Carson Valley cemetery.

Obituary hand-dated, 8/27/1934
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, page 109

RAYMOND S. BOYD

Residing in the Clover Creek section, died at his home Tuesday afternoon at
2:45 o'clock of complications. Deceased was born on May 23, 1903, a son of
George and Mary Boyd. The mother survives along with the following brothers
and sisters: Mrs. Gertrude Cogan of Lakemont, Mrs. Emma Hamilton of
Claysburg, Mrs. Rachel Oster of Pittsburgh, Charles of Youngstown, OH, Harry
of Alexandria, Edgar of (undreadable) and Joseph, at home. He was unmarried.
The body has been removed to the Bechtel funeral home in Williamsburg, where
services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, in charge of
Rev. F. J. Byer of the Williamsburg Church of the Brethren. Interment will
be made in the Snively cemetery at Clover Creek.

Obituary hand-dated 5/29/1934
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, page 131

DEATHS OF CHILDREN
Mary Ilene McGough, infant daughter of Roy and Gertrude (Rupert) McGough, of
805 Seventeenth street, died Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The child was
born December 23. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
the home. Interment was made in Calvary cemetery.

Obituary hand-dated 12/24/1934
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, page 57

NANCY STAYER

Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stayer of 32 West Fifth Street, Bedford,
died at 6:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the Mercy hospital where she was
admitted at 7 o'clock Monday evening. The child was but 6 days old.

Obituary hand-dated 12/29/1934
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, page 57

SHIRLEY ANN BUSH

Infant daughter of George and Blanch (Valentine) Bush, died at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dodson, North Richard Street, Friday evening, February
19, aged two months and 3 days. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon
at St. Paul's Reformed Church, Cessna, Revs. Melhorn and Dobbs officiating.
Interment in the cemetery adjoining in charge of Mervine Bros.

Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, page 49 (1936)

MISS CLARA BICE

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adie Bice, residing on Brush mountain, near Sylvan
Hills, died this morning at 5:55 o'clock at the Mercy hospital. She was 29
years of age. Miss Bice was admitted as an appendicitis patient on January
13. Surviving are the parents and one sister, Mrs. Olive Bice McClellan of
Bellwood, and one brother, Earnest Bice of Brush mountain.

Funeral Notice
Funeral services for Miss Clara Bice of Sylvan Hills will be held in the
Geeseytown Lutheran church at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment will
be made in the Geeseytown cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Creamer
and VanAllman funeral home until the hour of the funeral.

Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, page 49 (1936)

ORBISONIA MAN IS FATALLY INJURED

MOUNT UNION- September 14-- Benjamin Franklin Miller, lifelong resident and
prominent citizen of Orbisonia, was fatally injured Saturday morning between
5:30 and 6 o'clock while engaged in weighing cars at Robertsdale, on the
East Broad Top railroad, on which he was employed.

No one witnessed the accident. The cars were detached from the engine and
Miller evidently fell in some manner under the wheels and three cars passed
over his body. The left leg was severed and the right was badly mangled.
Miller was given first aid at Robertsdale and then taken to the J. C. Blair
Memorial hospital in Huntingdon, where he died Saturday afternoon at 1:25
o'clock.

Mr. Miller was a son of Herbert and Amanda Ellen (Rinker) Miller and was
born at Orbisonia on January 18, 1880. He was united in marriage with Miss
Ada Florence Miller of Fannettsburg, at Huntingdon, on October 19, 1910. The
widow survives, with two sons and one daughter, Donald F., Mary Ellen and
Robert G. Miller, all at home; one grandson, Donald Lamont; one brother,
Edward O. Miller and one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Miller, all of Orbisonia.

Mr. Miller was a member of the Orbisonia United Brethren church and the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. He was active in community affairs and
served as a member of the borough council.

Funeral services will be conducted at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, in charge of his pastor, Rev. William Snyder, assisted by Rev. M.
S. Mellott. Interment will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Rock Hill.

Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 5, page 110 (1936)

CLYDE DODSON

Oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dodson of East Freedom, died at 6:30
o'clock this morning at the Nason hospital, Roaring Spring, suffering from a
heart ailment. He was 33 years of age. Surviving are the parents and the
following brothers and sisters: Roy of Joliet, IL, Kathleen of Washington D.
C., Mrs. Irene Lilly of Altoona, Thomas C. in the army at Panama, Dora,
Alice, Frieda and Harry, all at home. He was a member of St. Patrick's
Catholic church, Newry. The body may be viewed at the parental home after
this evening.

Obituary hand-dated, 6/1/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 107

MRS. ELLEN JANE (GIBSON) YON

Widow of William Yon, died this morning at 1:40 o'clock at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Frank Wilt of 565 Oak street, Tyrone. She was a daughter of
Christ and Mary Ann (Rogenizer) Gibson and was born at Duncansville on
February 14, 1857. She was united in marriage with William Yon, now
deceased, on August 24, 1875, and had been a resident of Tyrone for fifty
years. Surviving are these children: Frank Blair Yon of Milton, Harry,
Ralph, Edmund and Mrs. Frank Wilt, all of Tyrone, and one brother, William
Gibson of Tyrone and two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The
body may be viewed at the Graham funeral parlor in Tyrone.

Obituary hand-dated 10/1/1937.
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, page 4

HEART AILMENT FATAL TO MARIE M. HUEBNER

Miss Marie M. Huebner, aged 78, a native and lifelong resident of Johnstown,
died at 8:20 o'clock last evening at her home at 109 Hickory Street, Seventh
Ward.

Death resulted from a brief illness of a heart ailment. Miss Huebner became
ill on Sunday.

Born in Main Street, Fourth Ward, March 28, 1860, Miss Huebner was a
daughter of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Renker) Huebner. She attended Johnstown
public schools.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Catherine Smithberger, Lorain OH, and a
brother, John J. Huebner, 541 Pine Street. She also leaves four nieces and
one nephew.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at the Huebner home by
Rev. Dr. Theodore Buch, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, of which Miss
Heubner was a member. Interment in the family plot in Grandview Cemetery
will be directed by the John Henderson Company.

Obituary hand-dated 4/11/1938
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 10, page 115

FREDERICK C. MATTINGLEY

Frederick C. Mattingley died at his residence in Riddlesburg, Friday
morning, July 22. Death was caused by a complication of diseases.

Mr. Mattingley was the son of Edward L. Mattingley and Jane (Steward)
Mattingley, and was born in the city of Altoona. He was married to Vinna
Batzel, June 4, 1904, at Riddlesburg. The greater portion of his life was
spent in the city of Pittsburgh as a certified accountant. About four years
ago he and his wife took up residence in Riddlesburg.

For so brief a stay in Riddlesburg, Mr. Mattingley had won for himself many
friends and was held in high esteem by the citizens of the community. He was
a member of the Methodist church of Riddlesburg. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Vinna Mattingley.

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at his
residence in Riddlesburg; the Rev. F. A. Lawson will officiate. Interment in
the Reformed cemetery at Yellow Creek. Huff's Funeral service.

Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 11, page 71 (1938)

MRS. HERBERT MAHAFFEY

Who prior to her marriage was Miss Janet McIntire and formerly a resident of
Juniata and Altoona for many years, died yesterday in Pittsburgh where she
had for some time served as city nurse. The deceased was the daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. William McIntire who formerly lived in Juniata. Mrs.
Mahaffey was born May 20, 1894, in Scotland. Surviving are her husband,
three brothers and a sister, James of Pittsburgh, William and George of
Altoona and Fannie of Pittsburgh. The body may be viewed at the Mauk and
Yates funeral home in Juniata after 7 o'clock this evening.

Obituary hand dated 7/20/1939
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 14, page 159

Funeral Notice
MAHAFFEY- The funeral of Mrs. Herbert (McIntire) Mahaffey, will be held at
the Mauk & Yates Funeral home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will
follow in Grandview cemetery. The remains may be viewed at the funeral home
after 7 o'clock Saturday evening.

Notice hand-dated 7/23/1939
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 14, page 159

MRS. MARY M. SHAY

Died Monday evening at 6 o'clock at her home in Barnesboro.  She was born at
Port Matilda on Feb. 3, 1864, and was married to R.D. shay fifty-five years
ago, on May 27.  Surviving are her husband and the following children:
Howard Shay and Mrs. H.C. Branninger of Altoona, Mrs. W.J. Brown of
Ashtabula, O., Mrs. Margaret Marks of Pittsburgh and Mrs. D. N.
Shortencarrier of Barnesboro and twelve grandchildren.  Three daughters are
deceased.  Funeral services will be conducted at the Methodist church in
Barnesboro Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock and interment will be made in the
North Barnesboro cemetery.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, page 155

MILTON J. KEPHART

Aged 73, a former resident of Altoona, died Sunday, June 16, at his home in
New Cambria, Kan., after an extended illness.  He was born at Beaver dams on
May 26, 1862, the youngest son of Isaac B. and Jane (Selders) Kephart, and
moved with his parent to Altoona in 1871, growing to manhood here and
entering the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad company in the machine
shop.  He left Altoona for the middle west in the '80s and located in
Kansas, where he had since resided, never returning to Pennsylvania.  He was
well known in New Cambria, Kan., and was active in public affairs, holding
several public offices.  Mr. Kephart was a bridge builder and a member of
the Lutheran faith.  His only child, a son, preceded him in death. 
Surviving are his wife, who was Miss. Sarah Seese of Johnstown; one
step-son, two step-grandchildren, three brothers and one sister, John W.
Kephart of Bennington, Kan., Allen L. of Los Angeles, Calif., Samuel H. and
Mrs. Annie Aurandt of the city.  The funeral was held last Tuesday and
interment was made in Highland cemetery at New Cambria.

Obituary hand-dated 6/6/1935
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 2, page 155

SISTER EXPIRES DURING FUNERAL

While the funeral of her sister, Miss Lillie Markey, was being conducted at
her home in Loysburg Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, Mrs. Laura (Markey)
Snyder expired at her home in Loysburg.

Miss Lillie Markey died last Thursday evening at 6 o'clock at the Snyder
home, death being attributed to pneumonia.  The body was taken to her own
home where services were in progress Sunday afternoon when Mrs. Snyder
expired, pneumonia also being the cause of death.

Mrs. Snyder was a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Markey, both now
deceased, and was born at Burnt Cabins on Oct. 5, 1861.  On Dec. 25, 1889,
she was united in marriage with David B. Snyder, the ceremony being
performed in the Loysburg Reformed church by Rev. O'Boyle.

Surviving are the husband and three sons, Harry, William and Frank, all of
Loysburg, and two brothers, Harry and Frank Markey, also of Loysburg, and
three grandchildren, Jean and David Snyder of Loysburg and Ralph Wissinger
of Butler.  She was a member of the Loysburg Reformed church.

Funeral services will be conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2.30
o'clock in charge of Rev. C.E. Dillinger.  Interment will be made in the
Loysburg cemetery.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, page 52 (1936)

VETERAN EXPIRES BY SIDE OF ROAD

John L. Seibert, well-known resident of Allegheny township, along the
William Penn Highway at the fork of the new and old road just west of
Duncansville, expired suddenly along the road in fron of the Tannery
schoolhouse this morning at 11.30 o'clock.

Mr. Seibert, who retired recently from the service of the Pennsylvania
Railroad company, had been to Duncansville for some groceries and he was on
his way home.  He was not on the highway, but was walking outside the berm,
when he was seen to fall.  Dr. L.R. Walker was summoned.  Mr. Seibert
wastaken into the home of Mrs. Mollie Reinewald, adjoining the schoolhouse,
where the physician pronounced him dead.  He attributed dath to a heart
ailment.

Mr. Seibert was born on July 10, 1873, and was employed by the Pennsylvania
railroad for many years until his retirement.  He was prominently identified
with St. Patrick's Catholic church in Newry and was a member of the church
choir.  A daughter, Helen, survives him at home.

Obituary hand-dated 9/29
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 13 [number obscured], page 12

JOSEPH NOON

Aged 76, died at his home near Loretto at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon,
following a short illness of pneumonia.  Surviving are two sisters, Jane and
Margaret, and two brothers, Dennie and C.J. Noon, all at home but the
latter, a resident of Ebensburg.  The funeral will be held from St.
Michael's Catholic church, Loretto, Friday morning, with interment in the
church cemetery. Troubles have not come singly to the Noon home, where Miss
Jane Noon, aged 72, is slowly recovering from a fracture of the hip, and
C.J. Noon was taken ill after coming to assist with the farm work after his
brother, the deceased, was stricken ill last week.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 1, page 23 (1933-1934)

SHOP FOREMAN IS CALLED BY DEATH

George Edward Weaver, aged 57, of Oakhurst Place, Bellwood, well known
foreman of No. 3 erecting shop, Altoona works, died in St. Luke's hospital,
Philadelphia, at 1.30 o'clock Saturday afternoon after a short illness.

He was born at Catfish on July 26, 1878, a son of Calvin and Emma (McKee)
Weaver, and entered the service of the railroad company in 1895 in No. 2
erecting shop.  Since 1918 he had held the position of foreman of No. 2
erecting shop.  Mr. Weaver also conducted a poultry business at his home.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Marie Elizabeth (Spitz) Weaver, five daughters,
Mrs. Frank. L. Wogan and Mrs. Frank E. Hoffman of Bellwood, Mrs. Thomas L.
Anspach of the city, Misses Ruth and Thelma, at home, seven grandchildren
and one sister, Mrs. Flora Warsing.

Mr. Weaver was an active member of the First United Brethren church, lodge
No. 147, Knights of Pythias, the Bellwood Sportsmen's association, the
P.R.R. Foremen's association, the Bellwood Y.M.C.A. and other civic
organizations.  He served as a director of the National Building and Loan
Association.  He was active in Y.M.C.A. work in both Bellwood and Altoona
and took a prominent part in the recent drive for new members in the local
association.

Funeral services will be held at 1.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the
First United Brethren church, Eighth avenue and Twelfth street.  Interment
will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 3, page 41 (1935)

DR. IRVIN HAMER

A native of Tyrone and son of Mr. And Mrs. John Hamer of the Hamer
apartments in Tyrone, died suddenly late last night at his home in Squirrel
Hill, Pittsburgh.  The parents received a message shortly afterward and left
at once for Pittsburgh.  Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife and
several children.  Dr. Hamer was born in Tyrone and resided there until
going to Pittsburgh to locate for the practice of his profession.

Obituary hand-dated 11/17/1936
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 5, page 27

JOHN HAMP

Aged 78, of Bellwood, who died at the Altoona hospital Saturday morning, was
buried this afternoon in Greenwood cemetery.  He is survived by his wife,
three sons and four daughters, John and Rudolph of Johnstown, Richard of the
city, Mrs. Clara Enyerd of Bellwood, Mrs. Perdy Whip of Johnstown, Mrs.
Edward Youngke of Fostoria and Mrs. James W. Shields of the city; twenty
grandchildren and two step-daughters, Mrs. Anna Blumfield and Mrs. Bennie
Fold, both of the city.

Obituary hand-dated 8/22/1936
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 5, page 27

FORMER PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES

Mrs. Rebecca Wolf, widow of Godfrey Wolf and a pioneer resident of Altoona,
died this morning at 9 o'clock at her home, 2307 West Cumberland street,
Philadelphia.  News of her demise was received here by her nephews, Ellis
and Martin March of S. March Sons, Eleventh avenue clothiers.

Mrs. Wolf was 81 years of age and her death resulted from diseases incident
to her advanced years.  Her earlier life was spent in this city.  Her late
husband was one of the pioneer clothiers here and for a number of years
conducted a store where the Mountain City Trust company building is located
on Twelfth street.  The family resided for many years on Twelfth avenue, the
home being located on the site of the Coloniel hotel.  Mr. Wolf died in 1900
and the family continued to reside here until 1905 when they took up their
residence in Philadelphia and have since resided there.

Mrs. Wolf was one of the first members of the Hebrew Reformed congregation,
was prominent socially in the activities of the former Beacon Light club and
had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances here.  She is survived by
five daughters, Mrs. J. May, Mrs. Clara Levy and Misses Ada, Minnie and
Erma, all of Philadelphia.  Funeral arrangements have not been completed. 
Interment will be made in Philadelphia.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, page 76 (1936)

MRS. MARY LAVINIA WICKER

Wife of Bernard L. Wicker of 3005 Pine avenue, died at her home at 4.15
o'clock yesterday afternoon.  She was born on June 30, 1868, in Logan
township, a daughter of Benjamin and Catherine (McGarvey) Larkin.  Surviving
are her husband, one daughter and four sons, Mrs. William Winrick, Jesse F.
Luther K., Layman L. and Bernard B. Wicker, all of the city; nineteen
grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Wicker was a member of
the First Baptist church.  The body may be viewed at the home where funeral
services will be held at 2.30 o'clock Thursday afternoon.  Interment will be
made in Fairview cemetery.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, page 80 (1936)

JACOB A. WERTZ

Aged 82, a resident of the Loop district and a retired lumberman, died at
10.50 o'clock last night at the Mercy hospital where he had been a patient
since June 26.  He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nancy Wertz, and several
children.  He was born on Sept. 16, 1854, a son of William and Catherine
(Mountain) Wertz.  The body may be viewed at the home.  Funeral services
will be held in the Loop Mennonite church at 2.30 o'clock Friday afternoon.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, page 80 (1936)

A LOCAL WOMAN, FORMER SLAVE, DIED AT THE AGE OF 93

Mrs. Nancy (Green) Watkins, oldest colored resident of Bedford and last but
one of those born in slavery, died Monday night, Feb. 15, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Lida Gordon, Union Street, in her 93rd year.  Until a few
months ago she enjoyed fairly good health, attributing her long life to the
fact that she "had always worked hard and lived simply and righteously."

Funeral services for this aged and respected woman will be held at 2 o'clock
this afternoon in the A.M.E.Z. Church, West John Street, Rev. A. J. Collins
officiating.  The remains will be conveyed to Everett by Undertaker Pate for
interment in the cemetery at that place.  Her son-in-law, Orange Gordon, was
buried there a few months ago, having passed away at the same home.

Mrs. Watkins was a daughter of Jackson and Nancy (Johnson) Green and was
born near Cumberland on Dec. 4, 1844, on a plantation owned by Samuel Brady,
who had bought her father for a small sum.  More than forty slaves were
engaged in tilling the soil, operating a grist mill and a distillery.  She
vividly remembered, while still in her teens and after the death of her
mother, of accompanying her father, brother and sister, and two of the women
slaves in escaping from the plantation after one of the latter, having
aroused her mistress' anger, was to be flogged.  Walking by night and hiding
by day, they finally came to Bedford and found refuge with John Love, one of
the little band, who had come from the Carter plantation in Virginia some
time before.  They were pursued but remained here.  The father entered the
employ of Dr. George Anderson, later located in Colorado, and spent his
declining years in Everett, reaching the age of 102 and when rounding out a
century was able to walk from Everett to Bedford.

Nancy Green was never inside a school, yet learned to spell and read.  In
early life she married Hiram Watkins, who served in the Civil War and was
also a missionary to Haiti, and who died some years ago in Everett at the
age of 93.  Since then she made her home here with her daughter; she also
leaves a son, William Watkins of Huntingdon.  She was a member of the A.M.E.
Church of Everett.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, page 89  (1936)

RAILROADER IS CRUSHED TO DEATH

Philadelphia, Aug. 31 - William G. Weaver, 43, Pennsylvania railroad
brakeman, was crushed to death between a freight car and a mooring post on a
railroad pier.  Weaver, who lived in Altoona, until two months ago, was
signaling the engineer from a freight car step when the post struck him.  He
is survived by his widow and three sons.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, page 92 (1936)

MICHAEL GEORGE WILT

Well known resident of Juniata township, died last Friday afternoon at 12.30
o'clock at his home at Dry Run, six miles west of Duncansville.  He was a
son of Ephriam and Susanna Wilt and was born in Juniata township on Feb. 22,
1868, and resided there all his life.  He was never married.  Surviving are
three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Smith, Mrs. Elizabeth Stiffler and Mrs. Martha
Kirshner, all of Duncansville, R.F.D. No. 2.  Mr. Wilt was a member of the
Newry Lutheran church.  The body is at the Liebegott funeral home in
Duncansville, where it may be viewed until the time of the funeral, which
will be conducted Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Newry Lutheran church
in charge of the pastor, Rev. Ralph W. Birk.  Interment will be made in the
Lutheran cemetery at Newry.

Obituary not hand-dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, page 96 (1936)

RALPH WAYNE CUNNINGHAM

Ralph Wayne Cunningham of 2424 1-2 Union avenue, Altoona, died at the home
Saturday morning at 9 o'clock after an illness of several days.

He was born in New Grenada on April 28, 1881, a son of Lawson L. and Mary
Elizabeth Cunningham.

Mr. Cunningham was a former clerk in the William Penn hotel.

Members of the family include his wife, Olive Jones Cunningham, his father
of New Granada, two children, Mrs. Ralph E. White and William L. Cunningham,
both of Altoona, and one granddaughter, Ruth Olive White.

Mr. Cunningham was of the Brethren faith.  He was a member of Everett lodge,
No. 524, F. & A. M.

Obituary hand-dated 5/15
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 70 (1937)

ROBERT W. CLAPPER

Retired employe of the Altoona works, Pennsylvania Railroad, died at 3.20
o'clock this morning at his home, 533 Fifty-third street, Roselawn.  He had
forty-six years' service in the car shops and had retired April 1, this
year.  The deceased was born in Canoe Creek April 7, 1870, a son of the late
Adolupus and Mary Clapper and was married to Dessa Stultz June 21, 1898.  In
addition to his widow there survives one brother, Harry H. Clapper of
Berwind White, and three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Johnson or Derry, Mrs. Myrtle
Robison of Duncansville and Mrs. Bertha Hamil of Hollidaysburg.  Mr. Clapper
was a member of the Third United Brethren church of this city.  The remains
may be viewed at the Mauk & Yates funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening.

Obituary hand-dated 4/28
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 70 (1937)

WILLIAM ALBERT EBNER

William Albert Ebner was born in Altoona twenty-nine years ago, a son of
William Albert Ebner (deceased) and Mrs. Catherine Ebner.  He was graduated
from the Altoona High school in 1927 and was employed as a machinist in the
Altoona car shops.  He resided at 415 Willow avenue.

He was married in November, 1935, to Miss Dorothy Wilson of Altoona.  The
wife survives, along with one daughter, Barbara, aged 3 months. He also
leaves his mother, Mrs. Catherine Ebner, who resides at 1909 Fifth avenue. 
He was an only child, his father having died a short time prior to the son's
birth.

He was a member of St. James Lutheran church, Logan lodge, F. & A. M.,
Williamsport consistory and Jaffa Shrine temple.  He also held membership in
the Odd Fellows.

First word of the death of Mr. Ebner came to his young widow at 10 o'clock
this morning when Officer Russell Sell arrived at the Ebner home with a
police teletype message that the widow was to claim the body of her husband
at Dover, Del.  Married less than two years and the mother of a 3-month-old
child, the shock of her husband's untimely death left Mrs. Ebner
grief-stricken today.

Ebner was widely known as an amateur baseball player and up until last week
he managed Columbia Park in the Greater Altoona league.  He broke into the
old Civic-Mercantile league as a pitcher.  He has filled every position on
the baseball teams for the past ten years.

Obituary hand-dated 6/14/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, page 108