Miscellaneous Obituaries 1935-1937: Archie Claar Obituary Collection, mostly Blair Co, PA - File 7. Transcribed and submitted to the Blair County USGenWeb Archives by J. Goddard. USGENWEB ARCHIVES (tm) NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information are included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ ___________________________________________________________ INDEX Barnes, Edwin, 11/16/1936 Beck, Isabell Anderson, 1936 Benning, Lucyanna Fochtman, 1936 Bingham, Lula Alma Anderson, 9/23/1936 Brant, Jennie, 1935 Brawley, Dorothy Thompson, 7/23/1936 Brodbeck, Mary Norris, 1936 Buebel, Anna Wolfsberger, 1936 Burger, Russell Conwell, 10/14/1936 Burlingame, Homer D., 1936 Fagan, Eugene, 1/20/1936 Farber, Catherine Hale, 5/21/1936 Feather, Susan O. Clapper, 1936 Felix, Gideon R., 2/1/1936 Felker, Mark R., 4/11/1936 Fetters, Alma Gertrude Calderwood, 3/7/1936 Fickes, Elsie Myrtle Hengst, 7/3/1936 Fleck, Martha Hare, 6/23/1936 Ford, Nell, 6/9/1936 Foust, Cloyetta Hawn, 2/27/1936 Fox, Caroline Beiter, 3/8/1936 Fox, George W., 3/21/1936 Franell, Elias O., 2/13/1936 Fritz, Mrs. William, 2/4/1936 Hammel, Milton, 4/20/1936 Harris, Henry I, 4/29/1936 Haupt, Ada M., 5/25/1936 Herman, Frank H., 8/27/1935 Hooper, Amy Byres, 3/9/1936 Hopkins, Estella Miller, 1/6/1936 Houseman, William G, 3/23/1936 Huber, Anthony H., 1/26/1936 Hughes, Lulu Jane Walton, 2/20/1936 Hutchinson, John B., 5/2/1936 Hutchison, Robert Guyer, 6/13/1936 Hyde, Clarence, 3/27/1936 Nagle, John, 1936 Nagler, Bessie Bollman, 1936 Nicholson, Janet Ramsey, 1936 Nicodemus, Charles E., 1936 Noel, Daniel J., 1936 Norton, Louisa Graham, 1936 Nowlin, Boyd, 1936 Nunemaker, Simon Ealy, 1936 Parsons, Infant, 12/18/1936 Roman, Joseph, 1936 Walter, Calvin, 1936 Walter, Job, 1936 Wenrich, George Adam, 1936 Wertz, Frank Mauk, 1936 Wolf, Salem J., 1936 Woods, Charles Patrick, 1936 Worthing, William, 1936 EDWIN BARNES Well known and highly esteemed resident of Houtzdale, died at his home there on Monday. Mr. Barnes was born in Monmouthshire, Eng., on Jan. 17, 1854, and he was united in marriage with Ann Maria Rees and they came to America thirty-three years ago. In England he was a member of the Methodist Wesleyan faith and was a local minister. Upon coming to America he united with the Methodist Protestant church at Houtzdale, where he served faithfully whenever occasion was presented. He is survived by his wife, one brother and one sister, both of England; three sons, Charles of Exter, Eng., Bert of Philipsburg and Sam of Canton, O.; five daughters, Mrs. Maude Pritchard of Treorchey, South Wales, Mrs. James Reese of West Moshannon, Mrs. Benjamin Hooper of Altoona, Mrs. Charles Badman of Houtzdale, Mrs. Owen Roberts of Johnstown, and thirty-seven grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren. Services were conducted at Houtzdale Thursday afternoon and interment was made there. Obituary hand-dated 11/16/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 44 MRS. ODES W. BRODBECK Mrs. Odes W. Brodbeck, wife of Odes W. Brodbeck, of Douglassville, Berks county, died at the Pottstown hospital on Monday, December 21, death being due to a nervous breakdown. Mrs. Brodbeck, nee Mary Norris, was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Norris, formerly of Hill Valley, and she was born and reared in Hill Valley. She was a former school teacher and a girl who took part in all civic problems. As a young woman in Hill Valley she was a member of the Church of the Brethren, and walked always faithfully in the service of the King, ever happy in service for others. She was united in marriage to Odes W. Brodbeck on December 27, 1917. To this union three children were born, one named Dorothy preceding her to the grave several years ago. Among her survivors are her husband, Odes Brodbeck, one daughter, Ruth, and one son, Howard. Her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Norris, two brothers, Ernest and John Norris, also survive. Funeral services were conducted from the Houch funeral home in Pottstown. Burial was made in Coventry cemetery, Berks county. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 44 (1936) FORMER ALTOONAN DIES AT COLUMBIA Homer D. Burlingame, former well known resident of Altoona, died at 11 o'clock yesterday morning at his home, 213 Perry street, Columbia, Pa., of infirmities of age. He had been ill for two years and was confined to his bed for the past six months. During his stay in Altoona, Mr. Burlingame was active in political affairs and served as Blair county chairman of the Bull Moose party in 1912. His son, Gayle Burlingame, now blind and residing at Columbia, was graduated from the Altoona High school in 1908. The deceased was a son of the late Delos B. and Elvira (Sizer) Burlingame and was born near Sizerville, Cameron county. He was a wholesale jobber in Altoona for twenty years after which he went to work for the state in the treasury department and served fifteen years at Harrisburg after which he was retired. Mr. Burlingame had resided in Columbia for the past three and a half years. He is survived by one son, Gayle, at home; two brothers, Elmer of Alhambra, Calif., and Buell of Los Angeles, Calif., and two sisters, Rose B. Searing of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Verna Burlingame of Harrisburg. He was active in Masonic circles and was a life member of the Emporium Blue lodge; a charter and life member of Jaffa Shrine temple of Altoona, Williamsport consistory and the Craftsman's club, Columbia. He was a member of the Market Square Presbyterian church, Harrisburg. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 44 (1936) MRS. ANNA BUEBEL Wife of Emil F. Buebel of 116 Fifth avenue, died suddenly at her home at 5.10 o'clock yesterday afternoon of a heart attack. She was born in the city on Jan. 8, 1874, a daughter of Matthew and Anna (Hauser) Wolfsberger. Surviving are her husband, one daughter and one son, Mrs. Anna Schauer of the city and Edgar W. Buebel of Baltimore, Md.; three grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Hauser, Mrs. William Behm and Mrs. L. F. Wolf, all of the city. A son, Emil F. Buebel, died sixteen years ago. Mrs. Buebel was a member of Bethany Lutheran church and Delphi chapter, No. 65, Order of Eastern Star. The body may be viewed at the home where funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 44 (1936) RUSSELL CONWELL BURGER Lifelong resident of East Freedom, where he had been engaged in business most of his life, died this morning at 7.15 o'clock at the Nason hospital in Roaring Spring, where he had been a patient since Sept. 26, when he underwent an operation for hernia following which complications developed. He was a son of Harry C. and Jennie (Detrick) Burger and was born at East Freedom. He was united in marriage with Miss Kathleen Fox of South Fork on April 21, 1921. Surviving are the widow and these children: Bett Jane, Audry Jean, Dorothy Lee, Russell Conwell and William Harry, all at home; his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Howard King of East Freedom and Mrs. Nora Geig of Altoona. Mr. Burger enlisted in the army on May 3, 1917, and sailed for France on July 7, 1918, and served in the principal battles of the last year of the World war. He arrived in the United States on June 11, 1919, and was honorably discharged at Camp Dix on June 18, 1919. Mr. Burger served sa registration assessor in Freedom township for some years and was a member of the Lutheran church, the Claysburg American Legion, No. 522; Altoona lodge, No. 102, B. P. O. E., and the Knights of Maccabees. Funeral services will be conducted at the home in East Freedom Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of his pastor, Rev. Ralph W. Birk, assisted by Rev. M. L. Wilt, pastor of the United Brethren church. Interment will be made in the Vicksburg cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home any time after 7 o'clock Thursday evening, until the time of the funeral. Obituary hand-dated 10/14/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 44 MRS. DOROTHY BRAWLEY Wife of Edgar Brawley of 1900 Eighteenth and One-half street, died at the Altoona hospital at 2.50 o'clock this morning after having been ill for some time. She was born in Dallas, Tex. on July 17, 1898, a daughter of Andrew J. and Hattie Thompson, and had resided in Claysburg and Altoona for a number of years. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Miller, one granddaughter, her mother, all of the city, one sister and two brothers, Helen of the city and Andrew J. of Dallas, Tex., and John of Greensboro, N. C. Mrs. Brawley was of the Baptist faith. The body may be viewed at the Tobias & Laughlin funeral home, where funeral services will be held at 2.30 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 7/23/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 44 MRS. ISABEL BECK Wife of Clair A. Beck of Unionville and a former resident of Altoona, died at the University hospital Philadelphia, last night after several weeks' illness. She was born in Ireland, a daughter of John and Annie Anderson, but had resided in Altoona from childhood until about eight years ago, since then in Unionville. During her residence in Altoona Mrs. Beck was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal church. Surviving are her husband and two daughters, Valeria and Justina of Unionville; three brothers and one sister, John and Miss Margaret Anderson of Unionville, William A. and James Anderson of the city. The body will arrive in Altoona tomorrow and will be taken to the Stevens mortuary. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 44 (1936) Funeral services for Mrs. Isabell Beck, wife of Clair A. Beck of Unionville and a former resident of Altoona, will be held in St. Luke's Episcopal church at 2.30 o'clock Monday afternoon. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary after 4 o'clock this afternoon. Funeral notice not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 44 (1936) MRS. LULU ALMA BINGHAM Wife of Daniel E. Bingham of 107 Twenty-sixth avenue, died at her home at 9.45 o'clock last night. She was born in Fulton county on Oct. 15, 1892, a daughter of Elijah and Jennie Anderson. Surviving are her mother, her husband, one daughter and three sons, Lawrence of Akron, O., Catherine, Daniel and Paul Bingham, all at home; three brothers and one sister, Ralph Anderson of South Carolina, Lawrence of Perryville, Md., Harold of Fulton county, and Miss Virgie Anderson of Harrisburg. Mrs. Bingham was a member of the Fourth Street Church of God. The body may be viewed at the home from 6 until 9 o'clock each evening until the funeral. Obituary hand-dated 9/23/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 44 Funeral Notice The funeral of Mrs. Lulu A. Bingham of 107 Twenty-sixth avenue will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 9/23/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 44 INFANT SON DIES Mt. Union, Dec. 21.-An infant son of Herman E. and Huldah C. (Parsons) Beeler born Friday, December 18, 1936 at the parental home at 21 E. Vandevender street, died at birth. After a prayer service at Blatt funeral home here Friday afternoon, the tiny body was interred in the Book cemetery in Shade Valley. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 44 (1936) MRS. JESSE BRANT Jennie V., wife of Jesse A. Brant, died at Ellerslie on Sept. 5, aged 69. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Holler, at home. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. L. Williams officiating, and the remains conveyed to Cook's Mills, this county, for interment. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 44 (1936) MRS. WILLIAM BENNING Mrs. Lucyanna (Fochtman) wife of William Benning, died suddenly at her home near New Buena Vista of a heart attack Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 15. She was about 70 years of age and had been in ill health some time. Funeral services will be held at 9 this morning in St. John's Catholic Church, New Baltimore, and interment made in the adjoining cemetery. Deceased is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Rose Wolfhope of Rt. 2, Bedford, and four grandchildren. Also by the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Sylvester Leonard, Mrs. John Kelly, Mrs. Robert Irwin, Mrs. Alphonso, Will, Rose, Josephine, Charles, Frank, John, Henry and William Fochtman, residing in New Baltimore and vicinity. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 44 (1936) GEORGE W. FOX A former resident of Altoona but since January, 1932, a guest at the Masonic home, Elizabethtown, died at the home on Saturday afternoon after a short illness. He was born at Yellow Springs on Dec. 23, 1853, a son of William and Ruth Fox, and was married to Miss Elizabeth Grimminger. He served the Pennsylvania Railroad company as stationmaster at Littlestown until his retirement when he moved to Eldorado. Surviving are one sister and one brother, Mrs. Anna Canty of the city and William Fox of Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Fox was a member of the Second Avenue United Brethren church, the Hanover Masons, and the Gettysburg commandery, Knights Templar. The body will arrive in Altoona tomorrow morning and may be viewed at the Lafferty funeral home where funeral services will be held at 2.30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with Rev. F. W. Davis officiating. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 3/21/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 ALMA GERTRUDE FETTERS Wife of George Fetters, died at her home, 104 East Thirteenth street, Tyrone, Saturday evening at 7 o'clock of heart trouble. Deceased was born on July 23, 1884, at Tyrone Forge and resided in the vicinity of Tyrone all her life. She was a daughter of James and Ellen Calderwood, deceased, and was united in marriage with Mr. Fetters on Oct. 25, 1921, at Hollidaysburg. She is survived by her husband and one son, Jack, at home; also the following brother and sisters: John Calderwood of Tyrone, Mrs. William Sawyer of Steubenville, O., and Mrs. Stella Fields of Tyrone. Mrs. Fetters was a member of the Presbyterian church of Tyrone and the Mothers' auxiliary to the Boy Scouts. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the home, in charge of Rev. J. A. Speer, followed by interment in Grandview cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 3/7/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 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 Beach 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. Obituary hand-dated 6/9/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 MRS. ELSIE MYRTLE FICKES Wife of Clay Fickes, died at her home at King, Bedford county, last Friday morning at 9.30 o'clock, death following an illness of three hours attributed to a heart ailment. She was the daughter of J. G. and Clara (Imler) Hengst and was born at King on Feb. 13, 1893, where she resided all her life. Surviving are the husband and three sons, Russell, Benjamin and Kenneth, all at home, and these brothers and sisters; William, Ira and Charles Hengst and Mrs. William Hoenstine, all of King, and Mrs. Herman Wright of Queen. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran church at King, the Sunday school, Ladies' Aid society, and was president of the Faithful Worker class. Services were conducted at the church at King this morning in charge of her pastor, Rev. Ralph W. Birk, assisted by Rev. J. W. Bechtel, Reformed minister. Interment was made in the Union church cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 7/3/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 GIDEON R. FELIX Died at his home at New Paris, R. F. D., Bedford county, last Saturday, death being attributed to a heart ailment. He was the son of Thomas and Julian (Rouzer) Felix and was born on Aug. 10, 1870, in Napier Township. Surviving are one brother and one sister, Daniel A. Felix of New Paris, R. F. D. No. 1, and Mrs. Lydia Custer of Schellsburg, R. F. D., also by six nephews and nieces. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the New Paris Evangelical church in charge of the pastor, Rev. Kauffman, and interment was made in the Hull cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 2/1/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 MRS. CATHERINE FARBER Of Shirleysburg, Huntingdon county, died at her home a 6 o'clock Thursday evening. She was born in Ore Hill on Dec. 17, 1869, a daughter of William and Elizabeth Hale. Surviving are her husband, three daughters and two sons, Mrs. E. Avers of East Shirleysburg, J. W. Farber of Lightsville, Misses Emma and Martha and Clarence Farber, all of California; twenty-five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Molly McGee and Frank Hale of Hollidaysburg and Mrs. Elizabeth Pearson of Ore Hill. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Roaring Spring Church of the Brethren. Interment will be made in East Sharpsburg cemetery. Obituary Hand-dated 5/21/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 MRS. CAROLINE FOX Widow of Morris Fox, died at her home in Dell Delight at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. She was born on Oct. 18, 1851, in Hollidaysburg, a daughter of Philip and Thecia Beiter. Surviving are seven sons and daughters, Mrs. John Marks, Mrs. Walter George and Philip Fox, all of Hollidaysburg, George, Stella, Joseph and Ursula, all at home: seventeen grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and two brothers, Casper Beiter of Portage and Professor R. H. Beiter of Gallitzin. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Michael's Catholic church. Interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 3/8/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 ELIAS O. FRANELL Of 124 East Walnut avenue died at the Altoona hospital at 9.55 o'clock this morning. He was aged 56 and formerly had been employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company. Surviving are the father, E. P. Franell of Altoona, and one son and one daughter, Isaac Franell, and Mrs. Edna Giarth, both of this city. His wife died several years ago. There also survive two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Margaret Turman, Mrs. Esther Gates and John Franell, all of Altoona; together with two grandchildren. The deceased was a member of the Grace Methodist church. The funeral of Elias O. Franell of 124 East Walnut avenue, who died at the Altoona hospital Thursday, will be held from the family home on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Interment will be made in Grandview cemetery. The remains may be viewed at the home. Obituary hand-dated 2/13/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 EUGENE FAGAN A native of Altoona, died in Detroit, Mich., on Monday as the result of an automobile accident which occurred on Sunday. He was formerly employed in No. 3 erecting shops of the Altoona works but since 1915 had been employed in Detroit by the Packard Motor Car company. He was born in Altoona on Oct. 25, 1886, a son of Michael and Katherine (Halton) Fagan. Surviving are one daughter, Madaline, and his mother, both of Detroit; three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Annie Twyford and Margaret Fagan of the city, Mrs. Helen Lavelle of United and Sylvester, at home. Mr. Fagan was a member of St. Leo's Catholic church, Detroit. The body arrived in Altoona this morning and may be viewed at the Twyford home, 2101 Twelfth avenue. The funeral will be held Friday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Leo's church. Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 1/20/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 MRS. MARTHA (HARE) FLECK Wife of David L. Fleck of 528 Pleasant Valley boulevard, died suddenly at 5.15 o'clock this morning of pulmonary embolism at the Mercy hospital where she has been a patient since June 15. She was born in Duncansville, a daughter of Orville G. and Lola H. Hare, and on June 12, 1928, was united in marriage with Mr. Fleck, a member of the James S. Fleck's Sons firm. Surviving are her husband and father, of the city. Mrs. Fleck was a member of the Third Presbyterian church and of the Charles R. Rowan post, American Legion, auxiliary. The body may be viewed at the home after noon tomorrow. Obituary hand-dated 6/23/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 Funeral Notice Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Fleck of 528 Pleasant Valley boulevard will be held at the home at 2.30 o'clock Friday afternoon. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 6/23/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 MRS. WILLIAM FRITZ An aged resident of Bedford county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Spiker, near New Baltimore on Tuesday night, aged 80 years. The community is completely snowbound and a physician was unable to reach the Spiker home and up to noon today the roads were still blocked so that a funeral director was unable to reach the home. No arrangements have been made for the funeral pending the opening of a road. Interment will be made in the Schellsburg cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 2/4/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 MARK R. FELKER Aged 41, of Frankstown, died at the Cresson sanatorium at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon after several years' illness. He was born in Beaver Springs, Snyder county, on Feb. 13, 1895, son of James A. and Virginia (Woodring) Felker. During the World war he served with the 80th division, 395th engineers band. Surviving are his father of Beaver Springs, and three brothers, Harry L. of Geeseytown, W. Reuben of Frankstown and Erman B. Felker of Beaver Springs. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran church of Beaver Springs, Juniata lodge, No. 282, F. and A. M., Mount Moriah chapter, No. 166 Harrisburg consistory and Jaffa Shrine. The body has been taken to the home of the father in Beaver Springs where funeral services will be held at 1.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in the Beaver Springs cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 4/11/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 DIES IN HUNTINGDON HUNTINGDON, Feb. 29.-Miss Cloyetta Hawn Foust, aged 46, died at the Fisher home in Oneida township Thursday evening. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Jennie Hawn Foust of Huntingdon, and by four brothers and four sisters, Fred Hawn and Les Hawn, both of Buffalo, N. Y., Ross Foust of Detroit, Mich., Paul Hawn and Mrs. Harry Droisbaugh, both of Huntingdon, Mrs. Esther Westphal of Albany, N. Y., Mrs. F. B. Miller of Waynesboro and Miss Dorothy Hawn of Buffalo, N. Y. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. F. B. Statler of the Church of the Brethren. Burial will be made in the Riverview cemetery. The body may be viewed any time at the Brown mortuary until the hour of service. Obituary hand-dated 2/27/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 MRS. SUSAN O. FEATHER Wife of Thomas Feather of 2206 Third avenue, died at her home at 3.25 o'clock yesterday morning of pneumonia. She was born on Sept. 13, 1873, in the state of Indiana, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Clapper. Surviving are her husband, three sons, Paul, Russell, and Melvin, all of the city; seven grandchildren, and two brothers, G. E. Clapper of the city and R. E. Clapper of Canton, O., Mrs. Feather was a member of the Trinity Evangelical and Reformed church. The body may be viewed at the home where funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 117 (1936) MRS. ESTELLA HOPKINS Wife of Harry G. Hopkins and a native of Iowa, but for some years a resident of Mountaindale, died at the Mercy hospital yesterday morning at 8.50 o'clock after a lingering illness, having been bedfast for the past eight months. She was the daughter of Peter and Montrey Miller and was born in Iowa on Feb. 24, 1871. She was united in marriage with Mr. Hopkins in Coalport, Clearfield county, on May 24, 1898, and soon afterwards went to Pitcairn where Mr. Hopkins was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company as a fireman. He is now retired. Surviving are the husband, two children, Virgil Hopkins of Mountaindale and Mrs. Irene Myers of Blandburg; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Purdy of Flemington and Mrs. I. B. Stuckey of Altoona; three brothers, Arthur Miller of Pontiac, Mich., Edward of Mountaindale and John of Tyrone, and two grandchildren, Marjorie and Jane Hopkins of Mountaindale. One sister, Mrs. Minnie Clark, and one brother, Joseph Miller of Pitcairn, are deceased. Mrs. Hopkins was an active member of the Mountaindale Baptist church. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of her pastor Rev. G. W. Hatch. Interment will be made in the Pleasant Hill cemetery at Glasgow. Obituary hand-dated 1/6/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4., p. 156 WILLIAM G. HOUSEMAN Of 1429 Nineteenth avenue, died at his home at 8 o'clock this morning after having been in failing health for the past several years and confined to his home for the past five months. He was born on the Bell farm in Pleasant Valley, a son of Andrew J. and Sarah Ann (Morgan) Houseman on Dec. 7, 1866, his father being employed as farmer there. He grew up in Altoona, however, and entered the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad company as a young man, retiring four years ago as a machinist in the East Altoona roundhouse. On Sept. 1, 1892, he was united in marriage with Miss Ida Clarissa Leake of the city, who survives, along with one son, Wilmer L. Houseman, at home. Mr. Houseman was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a member of the Christ Evangelical and Reformed church. The body may be viewed at the Tobias & Laughlin funeral home where funeral services will be held at 2.30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 3/23/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 156 HENRY I. HARRIS Of 94 Logan avenue, Llyswen, died at 6.10 o'clock this morning of a cerebral hemorrhage at the Mercy hospital where he was admitted for treatment on Sunday. He was born in Huntingdon on March 21, 1872, a son of Daniel and Hannah (Summers) Harris, but had resided in Altoona for a number of years, being employed by the Juniata blacksmith shop. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Norah (Moran) Harris; two sons, James and Robert both at home; one brother and one sister, John J. Harris of the city and Mrs. Anna Harten of Philadelphia. The body may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary where funeral services will be held at 9.30 o'clock Friday morning. Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 4/29/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p.156 Funeral Notice Funeral services for Henry I. Harris of 94 Logan avenue, Llyswen, will be held at 9.30 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Stevens memorial chapel with Rev. Clarence H. Hershey, apstor of the Second Lutheran church, officiating. Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 4/29/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 156 ROBERT GUYER HUTCHISON A World war veteran and former resident of Altoona, died in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, June 13, after having been ill since 1931. He was born on Aug. 31, 1886, in Warriors Mark, a son of Elmer E. and Viola (Guyer) Hutchison. He served as a member of company I, 64th Infantry, U. S. A., and was wounded in action during the World war. Surviving are his father, at the Masonic home, Elizabethtown, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Mabel Hall of Juniata. Interment was made in the National Military cemetery, Los Angeles. While in Altoona following the war he was active in James L. Noble post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Obituary hand-dated 6/13/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 156 MISS ADA M. HAUPT Died at the home of a niece, Mrs. Edna Zentmyer, 1103 Lincoln avenue, Tyrone, at 12.35 o'clock yesterday noon after several weeks' illness. She was born in Millheim, Centre county, on April 15, 1861, a daughter of Samuel and Eliza (Auchmuty) Haupt, but had resided in Tyrone for many years. Surviving is one brother, Herman Haupt of Philadelphia, Mrs. Ogle Burley of Tyrone is also a niece. Miss Haupt was a member of the First Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be held at the Zentmyer home at 2.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Grandview cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 5/25/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 156 ANTHONY H. HUBER A native of East Carroll township, Cambria county, expired suddenly at his home, 400 Summit avenue, Ferndale, Johnstown, Sunday morning at 11.30 o'clock, death being attributed to a heart attack. He was the son of Jacob S. and Catherine (Muller) Huber and was aged 51 years. He had been engaged in the insurance business in Johnstown and vicinity for many years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Martha E. (Arble) Huber, and these children: Paul A. Huber of Johnstown and Thomas E., James M., Roselyn E., Frederick, and Marjory Huber, all at home. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Nellie Tynion and Frank Huber, both of Brooklyn, N. Y., Harry Huber of California, Miss Kate Huber of Pittsburgh and Mrs. R. E. Stolz of Carrolltown. The body was brought to the home of Mrs. Stolz in Carrolltown today. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning in St. Benedict's Catholic church and interment will be made in St. Benedict's cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 1/26/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 156 MILTON HAMMEL Aged about 55, an employe of the Colonial hotel, died yesterday morning of a heart condition from which he had suffered for some time. He had been employed at the hotel for the past year and earlier had been employed by P. L. Morrison in the city. A son, Charles Hammel of Johnstown, survives and is in the city arranging for the funeral and interment. The body was removed to the Tobias & Laughlin funeral home. Obituary hand-dated 4/30/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 156 JOHN B. HUTCHINSON Of 111 Twenty-second street, a Pennsylvania railroad fireman in the local yards, died suddenly at his home at 12.26 o'clock Saturday noon after having been taken ill Friday evening. He was born on Sept. 20, 1888, in Altoona, a son of Samuel J. and Anna K. (Neisel) Hutchinson. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emma (Ingold) Hutchinson, one son and one daughter, Jolinne and William, both at home; two brothers and one sister, C. R. and R. A. Hutchinson of the city and Mrs. J. C. Bell of Washington, D. C. Mr. Hutchinson was a member of the Temple Lutheran church and the B. of L. F. and E. The funeral will be held at 2.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Temple Lutheran church. Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home. Obituary hand-dated 5/2/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p.156 ILLNESS IS FATAL TO CLARENCE HYDE The funeral of the late Clarence Hyde, aged 35, resident of Manns Choice, Bedford county, who died early yesterday at the Timmins hospital at Everett, is to be held on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the Mulligans Grove Christian church in charge of Rev. N. A. Stamm. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Hyde's life was prolonged for a considerable period of time with the use of a respirator whichh ad been sent to the Everett and Bedford county section from Philadelphia in connection with flood relief work. When Hyde's precarious condition became known, on direct orders from Mayor S. Davis Wilson of Philadelphia, the machine was set up at the hospital and used to keep Hyde alive. The man had suffered from a ruptured gastric ulcer and underwent an operation at the hospital. His condition became critical and with the use of the respirator, he was apparently improving until night before last, he suffered a severe relapse which ended in his death at 5.30 Friday morning. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Hyde of Manns Choice and in addition to his parents, surviving are his wife, Mrs. Vesta (Steckman) Hyde, two children, Mildred P. and James C. Hyde, at home; a brother, Reynold, and three sisters, Bertha B., Frances K. and Pauline Hyde. Obituary hand-dated 3/27/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 156 MRS. LULU JANE HUGHES Wife of David L. Hughes of 1108 South Twelfth street, died at her home at 8.05 o'clock this morning after an extended illness. She was born in the city on July 22, 1864. Surviving are her husband, eight sons and daughters, Walter, Charles, Clifford, David, Carl, Mrs. Stella Temple, Mrs. Maud Sweltzer and Mrs. Merrill Rowles; twenty-six grandchildren, three brothers and one sister, Edward Walton, Mrs. Eva Bisell, William and George Walton, Mrs. Hughes was a member of the Methodist church. Obituary hand-dated 2/20/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4., p. 156 Funeral Notice Funeral services for Mrs. Lulu Jane Hughes of 1108 South Twelfth street will be held at the Stevens Memorial chapel at 2.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery. The body may be viewed at Stevens mortuary. Obituary hand-dated 2/20/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 156 MRS. AMY HOOPER Died suddenly at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Andrew Heaton, 2015 Fifth avenue. She was a daughter of Martin and Mary Byres of Huntingdon county and was united in marriage with Grant Hooper of Saxon, who died in 1918. Surviving are four daughters and two sons; Miss Mary Hooper of Orbisonia, Earl Hooper of Juniata, Mrs. Charles Shafer of Bellwood, Mrs. Heaton of the city, Mrs. Pearl Gilbert of Mount Union and Chester Hooper of the city; seventeen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Heaton home. Obituary hand-dated 3/9/1936 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 156 FRANK H. HERMAN For thirty-five years a hardware merchant in Everett, died at this home there yesterday. He was a member of the Methodist church and a leading figure in many of the business and civic activities for many years. He was a son of Abraham and Catherine Karns Herman and was born in Bedford on Nov.26, 1857. He was married to Miss Olive Stiffler on March 12, 1878, who survives, with the following children: John of Everett, Mrs. Bertha Gorsuch of Altoona, Mrs. Mary Smouse of Everett, Mrs. Eliza Brumbaugh and Mrs. Sally Smouse of New Enterprise, Frank, jr. of Harrisburg, George of Pittsburgh, William of Reading and Mrs. Olive Barton of Everett. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in charge of his pastor Rev. C. F. Catherman. Interment will be made in Everett. Obituary hand-dated 8/27/1935 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 4, p. 156 MRS. BESSIE NAGLER Wife of William Nagler of Bedford, died at the Timmins hospital in Bedford on Sunday, death being attributed to cancer. Mrs. Nagler was a daughter of Grant and Mary (Ritchey) Bollman and was born at Everett on May 23, 1895. She was united in marriage with William Nagler of Bedford, who survives, with two brothers and two sisters, George and Carl Bollman, Mrs. Mary E. Suters and Miss Gertrude Bollman, all of Everett. She was a member of the Bedford Reformed church, to which the body will be taken on Wednesday morning at 8.30 o'clock and services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. Albert Eyler, at 9.30 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Everett cemetery. Obituary not-dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 5, p. 122 (1936) MRS. JANET NICHOLSON DIES AT MT. PLEASANT CRESSON, Oct. 26.-Mrs. Janet (Ramsey) Nicholson, aged 61, widow of Robert W. Nicholson and former resident of this place, died early Saturday morning at the home of her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans, at Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland county, where she had been making her home since removing from here one year ago. She was born in Irwin on Jan. 15, 1875, a daughter of William and Janet Ramsey. Her marriage to Mr. Nicholson was solemnized in Mount Pleasant on May 4, 1900. Mrs. Nicholson is a former resident of Barnesboro and Blairsville. Surviving are two sons, Robert R. Nicholson of Jamaica, N. Y., and William Nicholson of Omaha, Neb.: one brother, Robert Ramsey of Mount Pleasant, and eight sisters, Mrs. Mary Evans, Mrs. Christine Wertz, Marie, Ann and Grace, all of Mount Pleasant, Mrs. Beatrice Clark of Derry, Mrs. Bess Young of Youngwood and Helen of Orrville. Funeral services were conducted at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Evans of Mount Pleasant, with interment being made in the family plot at Irwin. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 5, p. 122 (1936) DANIEL J. NOEL A native of Freedom township, where he grew to manhood, died Sunday morning at 8.10 o'clock at the Mercy hospital where he had been admitted shortly before, death being attributed to a hemorrhage of the throat. Mr. Noel had come to the home of a sister, Mrs. Harvey Glunt of 5820 Sixth avenue, Eldorado, on Saturday evening and was apparently in good health when he retired Saturday night. He suffered the inward hemorrhage about 7 o'clock Sunday morning. He was a son of Samuel and Elizabeth Noel and was born on Jan. 6, 1878. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: John W. Noel of Philadelphia, Thomas J. Noel of Hixton, near Duncansville, Joseph P. Noel and Mrs. Clara S. Hufford of Beaverdale, Mrs. Jane McDonald of Hollidaysburg and Mrs. Catherine Glunt of Eldorado. The body may be viewed at the home of Thomas J. Noel, near Duncansville, until the time of the funeral, which will be conducted Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Patrick's Catholic church in Newry. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 5, p. 122 (1936) SIMON EALY NUNEMAKER A lifelong resident of New Paris and vicinity, died at his home at New Paris yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock, death being attributed to a heart aflection. He had been in failing health for some time but was confined to his bed only three weeks. He was a son of Eli and Elizabeth (Carson) Nunemaker and was born on May 20, 1877, being the only child. He was united in marriage on Nov. 22, 1900, with Miss Bertha Miller, who survives with one son and two daughters, Dr. Charles F. Nunemaker of Freemont, O., Mrs. Charles Fyock of Johnstown and Miss Dorothy Nunemaker, at home, and one grandchild. Mr. Nunemaker was a member of the New Paris borough council. Funeral services will be conducted in the United Brethren church at New Paris Friday morning at 10.30 o'clock in charge of the pastor, Rev. F. B. Hacket, assisted by Rev. T. B. Mickel, pastor of the Church of the Brethren. Interment will be made in the Hull cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 5., p. 122 (1936) BOYD NOWLIN A former resident of Tyrone, died suddenly on Wednesday in St. John's hospital, Cleveland, O. He was a son of Forrest S. Nowlin, former Tyrone druggist, a nephew of Mrs. Irene Nowlin and a cousin of Lawrence and Edgar Nowlin and Mrs. Ralph Thomas, all of Tyrone. Funeral services will be held in Cleveland at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 5, p 122 (1936) CHARLES E. NICODEMUS A former resident of Martinsburg, but for many years a resident of Akron, O., died there early yesterday. He was a son of Samuel and Mary Nicodemus. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Catherine Nicodemus, and four brothers, Harry W., Edward B. and Samuel E. Nicodemus, all of Altoona, and John S. Nicodemus of Martinsburg. The funeral will be held at 1.30 o'clock Monday afternoon in Akron. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 5, p. 122 (1936) DEATH OF A CHILD John Nagle, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nagle of 430 Railroad avenue, Patton, died at 8.50 o'clock last night at the Mercy hospital where he was admitted On Feb. 19. The child was 6 weeks old. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 5., p. 122 (1936) MRS. LOUISA GRAHAM NORTON Who resided at Houtzdale, Clearfield county, for many years, died this morning at 4.30 o'clock at the home of her son, Benjamin H. Norton of Mill Run road, near this city. She had been ill four days. Deceased was born in Clearfield county on Oct. 3, 1856. Mrs. Norton resided in Houtzdale until 1931, when she came to Altoona to make her home with her son. Her husband, W. S. Norton, died on Oct. 13, 1913. She was the mother of five sons, three of whom survive as follows: Charles M. of Saxton, Benjamin H. of this city and Leslie of Panama. The sons preceding her in death were Oscar G. and Leonard P. Norton. She also leaves two brothers, Oscar and Matthew Graham, both of Woodland, and one sister, Mrs. Ella Davis of Osceola Mills. Mrs. Norton was a member of the Methodist church at Houtzdale. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 5, p. 122 (1936) Funeral Notice Funeral services for Mrs. Louisa G. Norton of the Mill run road will be held at the Gilden funeral home at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in the Houtzdale cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 5, p. 122 (1936) GEORGE ADAM WENRICH Residing at 518 East Atlantic avenue died at his home last evening at 7 o'clock, following an illness since June 1. He had been employed as a blacksmith's helper in the Juniata shops. The deceased was born Feb. 1, 1879, in Snyder county, a son of William and Suzanna Wenrich and was twice married. His first wife was Myrtle (Householder) Wenrich, now deceased. These children survive to this union: Charles E. Wenrich, Robert E. Wenrich, W. E. Wenrich and H. A. Wenrich, all of this city; a daughter, June, also of Altoona, two grandchildren, and his second wife, Mrs. Edith (Knode) Wenrich of Birmingham. Two brothers and one sister also survive; M. A. Wenrich of Middleburg, Charles H. Wenrich and Mrs. Sarah O. Smith, both of Selinsgove. Mr. Wenrich was a member of the Third United Brethren church, was a charter member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics No. 370, and also was affiliated with the Veteran Employes association, Y. M. C. A., the Keystone Republican club and served as a committeeman in his ward. Funeral services are to be held on Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the Third United Brethren church in charge of Rev. J. T. Farnsworth. Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery. The remains may be viewed at the late home. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 87 (1936) CESSNA FARMER FATALLY INJURED Job Walter Succumbed Shortly After Being Struck by Truck Near Home Job Walter, a prominent resident of Bedford Township, was struck by a truck-trailer on the Horseshoe Trail at the Heltzel place, north of Cessna, Monday afternoon, Oct. 5, about 4.40 o'clock and brought to the Timmins Hospital by Postmaster W. Elmer Heltzel of Cessna. He had sustained a fractured skull, severe lacerations, compound fractures of both legs, fractured right arm, and other serious injuries and passed away about 5.15 without regaining consciousness. Mr. Walter had been assisting his son, Bruce, to crate some recently picked apples and, needing nails for some of the crates, had decided to walk to the Heltzel store. He stopped at the old Heltzel home to speak to C. E. Wagoner and son, who were painting, and as he turned to leave, the driver of a truck, R. E. Loughoff of Danville, Va., pulled to the left side of the road in order to avoid striking him. He evidently saw the truck coming and became confused apparently turning into the path of the trailer, which struck him with considerable force. Job Walter was a son of Jacob and Susanna (Sill) Walter and was born near Bedford on Jan. 31, 1860, following farming practically all his life. On Sept. 13, 1885, he was married to Annie Stufft, who passed away some years ago. The following children survive, Edgar Walter of Conemaugh, Clyde and Charles of Waterville, O., Mrs. Humphrey Heltzel of Martinsburg, and Suie and Bruce at home. Also, three sisters, Mrs. Linnie Crissman of Keytesville, Mo.; Mrs. Georgie Picket of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Park Amick of Philadelphia. He was a member of the Evangelical Church. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at his late home by Rev. M. L. Kaufman of Alum Bank, and interment made in the Bedford cemetery. Mr. Walter had returned about two weeks ago from visits with all of his children and was in his usual health. The entire community was shocked by the sad news. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 87 (1936) WILLIAM WORTHING William Worthing died Jan. 19 at his home in Johnstown of pneumonia. He was born in England April 16, 1862, a son of Thomas and Mary (Handley) Worthing, and united in marriage with Alcinda O'Neal and following her death to Mary Oaks, both of whom preceded him in death. Three daughters and four sons survive: Mrs. Ethel Wolfe and Mrs. Esther Olmstead of Johnstown; Ruby Worthing of Los Angeles, Calif.; David of Riddlesburg; Thomas and Samuel of Saxton and Evan of Hopewell. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Riddlesburg, where funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon by his pastor, Rev. N. J. Simmons, and interment made in the Hopewell cemetery. Mr. Worthing was a retired general merchant and postmaster; he had also been registrar in Broad Top Township and a trustee in the Riddlesburg M. E. Church. A year and a half ago he went to Johnstown to reside with his daughter. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 87 (1936) FORMER OFFICIAL OF COUNTY DIES Calvin Walter, Commissioner from 1909 to 1920, Expires at Claysburg home at Age of 82 Years. Calvin Walter, former county commissioner and long an outstanding citizen of Blair county, died at his home in Claysburg at 12.45 o'clock yesterday afternoon after an extended illness. He suffered a stroke of paralysis several years and his health was impaired thereafter. Mr. Walter was born in Greenfield township on July 24, 1854, being one of a family of five children born to Joseph H. and Susannah (Claar) Walter. His father was a soldier in the Civil war, serving in company K, 19th Pennsylvania cavalry, and he died while in the service at Memphis, Tenn., in 1863. Mr. Walter was educated in the public schools of Greenfield township and then learned the cabinet making trade and with it combined undertaking. He was thus engaged for a period of twenty-seven years, retiring from business when he was elected county commissioner. Long prominent in the public affairs of his home community, in 1908 Mr. Martin was nominated for the office of county commissioner on the Democratic ticket. He was twice reelected and his service extended over a period of twelve years, until 1920. He made an excellent county commissioner. A man of good judgment, wise in counsel, Mr. Walter rendered valuable service to the people in the way of conserving the county's finances and in building good roads and bridges. His twelve years in office were marked by the greatest progress in htese directions in the county's history. He held various positions in the local government of his home town and township. Mr. Walter was married first to Elizabeth Walter, of the same family name, but no relation. Later he was married to Miss Sarah Black, a daughter of Michael Black. She also preceded him in death. Surviving are three children: Kirk Walter of Claysburg, John H. of Hollidaysburg, R. D., and Mary at home. Other sudvivors include a brother, Frank of Williamsburg, a half-brother, Justice of the Peace H. G. King of Hollidaysburg, fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren. The funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the home, with Rev. C. I. Cox officiating. Interment will be made in the Lutheran ccemtery at Claysburg. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 79 (1936) BROTHER OF ALTOONA MAN DIES IN PANAMA Henry A. Wertz of 401 Coleridge avenue, Llyswen, this morning received a wire from a sister in California notifying him of the death of a brother, Frank Mauk Wertz, native and former resident of this city, who died yesterday afternoon from pneumonia in Panama. The message came from Mrs. Harriet F. Allen of Los Angeles, Calif., sister of the Altoona man. The deceased was a chief machinist mate in the United States navy and had been an expert on diesel engines. Prior to entering the navy years ago he had been employed as a Pennsy fireman on the Middle division. Mr. Wertz was born in this city April 1, 1893, a son of Samuel A. and Martha (Mauk) Wertz, both deceased. He spent his early days here and also for a time resided in Claysburg. He was in the navy many years and soon would have been eligible for retirement. The deceased's home was in San Diego, Calif., and surviving are his wife, Mrs. Meta (Schatzer) Wertz, the sister in Los Angeles, the brother in this city and another sister, Mrs. John L. Carn of Claysburg, together with three children, Eleanor, John and Frank, all of Juniata. Lately Mr. Wertz had been aboard the U. S. S. Dolphin, submarine vessel, a type of ship on which the former Altoonan served in recent years. He had also been located for a time at New London, Conn., at the submarine base there. The Altoona brother was informed that the funeral likely would be held at the Arlington national cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 79 (1936) MAN FATALLY HURT IN MISHAP ON HIGHWAY CARROLLTOWN, May 5.-Fatally injured when he was hit by an automobile operated by Mrs. George Wildeman, wife of the cashier of the Barnesboro First National bank, Joseph Roman, aged 56, resident of West Branch, between Barnesboro and Spangler, was pronounced dead when he was admitted to Miners' hospital, Spangler, Saturday evening. The victim suffered a crushed right chest, a fracture of the right clavicle, face lacerations and probable internal injuries. Roman was walking on the highway in North Spangler when he was hurt. It is believed he was blinded by lights from a car moving in an opposite direction. Mrs. Wilderman was accompanied by Miss Pearl Lantzy of Spangler at the time of the accident. Joseph Roman was born in Poland, but lived at West Branch for the past thirty-five years. His wife died about ten years ago. Surviving are eight children: Mrs. Joseph Horia, John and Andrew Roman, of New York city, Misses Mary and Agnes Roman and Stephen, Joseph and Michael Roman, all at home. He also leaves three grandchildren. Funeral rites will be held at St. John's Slovak Catholic church, Barnesboro at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning. Rev. Father Frankovsky, pastor, to officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. An inquest will be held at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening in the Spangler Municipal building, with Coroner Cyrus W. Davis of Conemaugh in charge. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 79 (1936) MERCHANT DIES (PICTURE) SALEM J. WOLF BUSINESS VETERAN EXPIRES AT HOME Salem J. Wolf, aged 81, Hardware Merchant for Sixty-five Years, Succumbs After Brief Illness. Salem J. Wolf, Aged 81, of 2430 Broad avenue, one of the pioneer hardware merchants of Hollidaysburg and Altoona, having spent sixty-five years in the business, died at his home at 2.10 o'clock yesterday afternoon after a short illness. Mr. Wolf was born in Hollidaysburg on June 17, 1854, a son of Adam J. and Elizabeth Wolf, and in 1870 began his career in the hardware business by entering the E. E. Locke, jr. hardware store in Hollidaysburg. Six years later he succeeded Mr. Locke and the firm name was changed to A. J. Wolf & Son. After five years, the young Mr. Wolf purchased his father's interest in the business and continued the establishment until 1892, when he came to Altoona and formed a partnership with a brother, Henry A. Wolf, the company being known as the Altoona Hardware Supply company, the store being located at 1318 Eleventh avenue. When the partnership with his brother was dissolved Mr. Wolf engaged in business for himself in a store located at 1414 Eleventh avenue and in 1913 purchased the building at 1712-14 Eleventh avenue, where his son, Salem J. Wolf, jr. has been active manager for some time. On Jan. 25, 1877, Mr. Wolf was united in marriage with Miss Julia Ann McCormick of East Freedom and the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1927. Mrs. Wolf died on Sept. 3, 1933. Surviving Mr. Wolf are four daughters and one son, Mrs. L. R. Curry of the city, Mrs. Grace W. Morrow, Misses Elizabeth J. and Charlotta T. Wolf, all at home, and Salem J. Wolf, jr., also of the city. Three grandchildren, E. Louise Curry, David Curry, jr., and Mary Catherine Curry, also survive. Mr. Wolf was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Mr. Wolf was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic church where the funeral will be held Saturday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock. Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home after 4 o'clock this afternoon. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 79 (1936) CHARLES PATRICK WOODS Aged 74, a lifelong resident of Hollidaysburg, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home, 914 Montgomery street, having been stricken while on his way to work at the McLanahan-Stone company plant. He was born in Hollidaysburg on Aug 24, 1861, a son of Patrick and Alice Woods, and had been employed by the McLanahan-Stone company since 1881. His wife died in 1922. Surviving are two sons and two daughters, Thomas and Raymond Woods of Hollidaysburg, Marie of Homestead and Mrs. Frank McGowan of Irwin, and one brother, Thomas Woods of Millmont park. Twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Mr. Woods was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church of Hollidaysburg and of the Artisans. The funeral of Charles Patrick Woods of 914 Montgomery street, Hollidaysburg, will be held tomorrow morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's church, interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery, Hollidaysburg. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection. Vol. 6, p. 79 (1936)