File 8: Miscellaneous Obituaries 1935-1937: Archie Claar Obituary Collection, mostly Blair Co, PA

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INDEX

Ajay, Joan Marie, 9/29/1937
Akers, F. Leamer, 4/20/1937
Allen, Belle Sechler, 3/2/1937
Allen, Mary, 9/29/1937
Allen, Sherman, 10/30/1937
Amheiser, John M, 9/6/1937
Armstrong, George F., 4/29/1937
Armstrong, Sarah Garee, 9/30/1937
Arnold, Cora Rice, 1937
Ashman, George Hunter, 10/6/1937
Baker, John Joseph, 3/23/1937
Baker, Mary Katherine, 2/25/1938
Barclay, Rebecca A. Kahle, 7/27/1938
Beahm, Anna, 9/7/1938
Beaver, Annie Garlinger, 3/18/1937
Bell, Susan Mae McDowell, 6/8/1938
Bennett, Anna May Lee, 1937
Berkheimer, William, 12/9/1938
Biddle, Mary Elizabeth Mohr, 2/17/1938
Black, Ralph William, 9/13/1938
Bloom, Hilda Herr, 10/25/1938
Bollinger, Mary Warmuth, 3/18/1937
Brown, Elizabeth Hunter, 11/21/1938
Brumbaugh, Levi Nicodemus, 1937
Bryner, Lloyd H., 7/26/1938
Burford, Rebecca Jane Mayhue, 12/13/1938
Burget, Edith Alverta, 10/7/1938
Burk, Martha Rita, 8/25/1938
Bush, Hartley, 3/2/1937
Bussard, Stella Blanche Weimer, 4/10/1937
Gray, Charles M., 12/14/1938
Latterner, Charles M., 5/11/1938
Lockard, Andrew, 6/11/1938
Lotz, Augusta Borman, 11/25/1938
Schilling, Catherine, 1936
Setle, Jerry C., 1936
Shaffer, Sarah E. Griffith, 1936
Shawley, Louise Morgan Smith, 1936
Shellengerger, John, 1936
Shibe, Thomas S., 1936
Shoff, Mary A. Peddicord, 1936
Snively, H.O., 1936
Snowberger, Abram S., 1936
Snyder, Elizabeth Peightel, 1936
Snyder, Harry S, 1936
Snyder, Lucinda, 1936
Spacik, John, 1936
Stains, Newton, 1936
Steberger, Maude Reed, 1936
Steel, H. Lynn, 1936
Stehley, Jacob H, 1936
Stirling, William, 1936
Stoner, Marfaretta M. Wertz, 1936
Struble, Mollie M. Stonerod, 1936
Stultz, Clarence V., 1936
Swivel, John A., 1936


MRS. MARFARETTA M. (WERTZ) STONER

Widow of P. F. Stoner, died at 11.25 o'clock last night at her home, 115
Wadsworth avenue, Llyswen, of a complication of diseases.  She had been ill
for the past nine weeks.  She was the oldest daughter of Jacob B. and Mary
(Mountain) Wertz, both deceased, and was born in Hollidaysburg.  Early in
life with her parents she resided in East Loop, where she spent her
girlhood.  Her husband died five years ago.  Surviving are the following
brothers and sisters:  M. W. and C. B. Wertz, both of Eldorado, J. W. and B.
A. Wertz, both of Duncansville, Mrs. Samuel Keller and Mrs. Bertha Miller,
both of Duncansville, Mrs. Blanche Laufer of South Lakemont, Mrs. D. B. Stahl
of Altoona and Mrs. Eva Merritts of Revloc.  Two step-children also survive,
Mrs. Grace Burns of Canan Station and Charles Stoner of Chicago.  She was a
member of the Lutheran church.  The remains may be viewed after 7.30 o'clock
Friday at the home of a brother, M. W. Wertz, 5908 Sixth avenue.  The funeral
will be held from the brother's home at 2.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon with
services in charge of Rev. H. H. Marker.  Interment will follow in the
Geeseytown cemetery.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 24 (1936)

MRS. SARAH E. SHAFFER

Wife of J. E. Shaffer of 2513 Beale avenue, died at 8.20 o'clock last night
at the Altoona hospital after an extended illness which assumed a serious
nature on Jan. 2.  She was born on Feb. 13, 1857, in Ebensburg, a daughter of
Evan and Catherine Griffith, but had resided in Altoona for the past
forty-nine years.  Surviving are her husband, one son, Dr. John G. Shaffer of
the city; two daughters, Mrs. Warren A. Brown of the city and Mrs. Paul
Reinhardt of Los Angeles, Calif.; five grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs.
R. C. Baird of Pittsburgh, Mrs. W. S. Baxter of Red Oak, Ia., Mrs. Martha
Kerbey and Mrs. J. G. Lloyd, both of Ebensburg.  Mrs. Shaffer was preceded in
death by three sons.  A sister, Miss Millie Griffith, died in December.  The
body may be viewed at the home after 7 o'clock this evening.  Funeral
services will be held in the First Lutheran church at 2.30 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon with Rev. Luke H. Rhoads, pastor of the church, officiating. 
Interment will be made in Fairview cemetery.  Mrs. Shaffer was a member of
the First Lutheran church.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 24 (1936)

STROKE IS FATAL TO H. O. SNIVELY

Ill since Jan. 14, 1935, when he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage, Harvey O.
Snively, well known Williamsburg funeral director expired at his home, 610
West Third street, Williamsburg, this morning at 5.23 o'clock.
Mr. Snively was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage more than a year ago and
his life hung in the balance since.  He was a native of Williamsburg, where
he was born on Jan. 3, 1872, the son of Joseph and Sarah (Henderson) Snively.
His father was engaged in the furniture and undertaking business and the son
followed in his footsteps but later discontinued the furniture business and
engaged in funeral directing exclusively.
He was united in marriage with Miss Blanche M. Snare, who survives, with two
sisters, Mrs. Gertie Fay of Williamsburg and Mrs. Daisy Fay of Brady, Mont. 
He was a member of the Williamsburg Methodist church, the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, No. 313, and of the Masonic fraternity in Altoona.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home in Williamsburg Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock in charge of his pastor, Rev. Ralph W. Knittle, and
interment will be made in Alto-Reste cemetery.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 24 (1936)

JOHN SHELLENBERGER DIES

HUNTINGDON, Jan. 24.-John Shellenberger, aged 53, of 1615 Penn street died in
the Lewistown hospital on Wednesday following a serious operation, where he
had been a patient for six weeks.  He was employed by the Pierce, Butler and
Pierce Manufacturing corporation here and was a member of the Holy Trinity
Catholic church, Loyal Order of Moose and the National Croatian society of
America in Pittsburgh.  He was the last member of his family.  Besides his
widow he is survived by seven daughters and two sons:  Miss Stella
Shellenberger of New York, Mrs. Catherine Yantz, Mary, Annie, Julia, Sophia,
Frances, John and Frank, all at home.  Requiem high mass will be conducted by
Rev. Edmund I. Cain in the Holy Trinity Catholic church tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock.  Burial will be made in the Holy Cross Catholic cemetery in
Huntingdon.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 24 (1936)

TOM SHIBE DIES

President of Athletics Passes Away In Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 17.-Funeral plans were being made today for Thomas S.
Shibe, president of the Philadelphia Athletics baseball team, who died at a
hospital last night following a short illness.  He was 70. 
Physicians said Shibe succumbed to a heart ailment aggravated by a cold
contracted while vacationing in Florida several weeks ago.
His widow, Mrs. Ida Shibe, and his sisters, Mrs. George Reach and Mrs.
Elfreda Mac Fraland were at his bedside when death came.
Shibe was the eldest son of the late Benjamin Shibe.  He was connected with
the Athletics since the club joined the American league in 1901.  His first
position was as vice president under his father.  They handled the business
affairs of the club while Connie Mack was sole manager of the playing details.
When the elder Shibe died in 1922, his son became president of the club. 
Another son, John D. Shibe, was advanced to the vice presidency.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 24 (1936)

ABRAM S. SNOWBERGER

Well known farmer residing at Clappertown, died at this home there last night
at 10 o'clock.  He was the son of John M. and Rebecca Snowberger and was born
in Taylor township on Jan. 3, 1863.  He was twice married, the first union
being with Amanda A. Brown in 1887.  On May 20, 1919, he was united in
marriage with Amelia Treese, who survives with the following children:  Mrs.
Daniel Diehl of Long Branch, N. J., Mrs. John Wood, Mrs. Edison Haller, Mrs.
Earl Heaton, Mrs. Raymond Shaffer, Miss Ruth Snowberger and Herman
Snowberger, all of Akron, O., Harry Snowbergre of Jeannette and Clarence
Snowberger of Lakemont.  Also surviving are these brothers and sisters:  Fred
S. Snowberger of Catfish, William of Lakemont, George of Roaring Spring, Mrs.
Susan Green of McKee, Mrs. Eli Baker of Roaring Spring and Mrs. David
Ebersole of Frankstown, also seven grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.  He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
at Martinsburg and the Clappertown Lutheran church.  Funeral services will be
conducted at the Martinsburg Lutheran church Thursday morning at 10.30
o'clock in charge of his pastor, Rev. Vernon D. Naugle of Williamsburg,
assisted by Rev. D. L. Shaffer, pastor of St. Matthew's church at
Martinsburg.  Interment will be made in Martinsburg Fairview cemetery.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 24 (1936)

MRS. MARY A. SHOFF

Wife of John W. Shoff of 2210 Sixteenth street, died at her home at 1 o'clock
this morning of bronchial pneumonia after two weeks' illness.  She was born in
Dudley, Huntingdon county, on Aug. 14, 1865, a daughter of Frank and Elizabeth
Peddicord, but had resided in Altoona almost all her life.  On Nov. 18, 1892
she was united in marriage with Mr. Shoff.  Surviving are her husband, one
son and three daughters, Elmer Shoff, Mrs. W. E. Steffey, Mrs. G. V. Evans
and Mrs. W. M. Sullivan, all of the city; fourteen grandchildren and one
sister, Mrs. H. G. Plummer of the city.  Mrs. Shoff was a member of the
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, the Ladies sodality and the Altar society
of the church.  The body may be viewed at the home after 6 o'clock this
evening.  The funeral will be held Monday morning with requiem mass at 9
o'clock in the cathedral.  Interment will be made in Calvary cemetery.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 24 (1936)

JOHN A. SWIVEL DIES

HUNTINGDON, March 14.-John A. Swivel, aged 74, died at his home at 402 Moore
street yesterday morning.  Mr. Swivel served as tax collector for the borough
of Huntingdon for twelve years, was a member of the St. James Lutheran church,
the Men's Bible class of the Sunday school taught by Professor E. R. Barclay,
and the Sons of Union Veterans.  He took an active part in all community and
church life and was a friend to the needy.  On April 8, Mrs. and Mrs. Swivel
would have celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.  Besides his wife
he is survived by two sons, Dr. Richard E. Swivel of Huntingdon and Thomas O.
Swivel of Harrisburg; one grandson, Thomas Richard Swivel; also one brother
and one sister, Thomas J. Swivel of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Margaret Leister
of Reedsville.  Funeral services will be conducted from the Brown funeral home
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. Dr. E. L. Manges of the St. James
Lutheran church.  The body will be placed in the mausoleum in the Riverview
cemetery and may be viewed any time at the Brown mortuary until the hour of
service.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 24 (1936)

HARRY S. SNYDER

Died last night at 9 o'clock at his home at Moores Mill, near Canoe Creek,
death being attributed to paralysis.  He was the son of James and Mary Snyder
and was born at Claysburg on Feb. 2, 1870.  He was united in marriage with
Mary Sophia Fagan of McKee in 1894, residing there for some years and later
moving to Point View where he was employed in the Hartman ganister quarries
for many years.  Surviving are these children:  Thomas and Mrs. F. H.
McGregor of Brookes Mills, George in Colorado, Mrs. Walter Gardner and Fred
Snyder of Moores Mill, Dennison Snyder of Cape May, N. J. and Murry Snyder of
Williamsburg.  He was a member of the Methodist church at Canoe Creek.  The
body was removed to the Homer Bechtel funeral home in Williamsburg where it
may be viewed until Tuesday noon when it will be taken to the home of Fred
Snyder at Moores Mill.  The funeral cortege will leave the home Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock and proceed to the Canoe Creek Methodist church where
services will be conducted.  Interment will be made in the Vicksburg cemetery.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 24 (1936)

CRESSON WOMAN DIES FROM HEART ATTACK

CRESSON, May 16.-Suffering a heart attack while preparing breakfast at 7.45
o'clock yesterday morning, Mrs. Maude (Reed) Steberger, aged 58, passed away
before a physician could be summoned.  She was the wife of Joseph Steberger,
well known telephone operator for the Pennsylvania Railroad company in
Portage.  He was unaware of her death until returning home from duty at 8
o'clock yesterday morning.  Mrs. Steberger's two daughters, Thelma and Wilda,
had entrained the night before to spend the weekend in Newark, N. J., at the
home of their brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Steberger, and
immediately upon their arrival there yesterday morning, were informed of
their mother's unexpected death.
Born in Cambria county on Feb. 10, 1878, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Reed.  She was married to Mr. Steberger on Nov. 3, 1903.  In addition to
her husband, she is survived by four sons and two daughters, Paul Steberger
of Newark, N. J., Glenn of the Hawaiian islands, Russell, Jack, Thelma and
Wilda Steberger, all at home.  She was a sister of Lucy, wife of Alexander
Steberger, and Russell Reed, both of Cresson, Miss Carrie Reed of Altoona,
Mrs. Gertrude Jenkins of Brownsville and Alfred Reed of Pitcairn.
Mrs. Steberger held membership in the First Methodist church Ladies' Aid
society of the Pennsylvania railroad, First Methodist Ladies' Aid society,
Women's Missionary society and the Ladies' Bible class.  Funeral services
will be conducted on Monday morning at 9 o'clock in the First Methodist
church in charge of Rev. Dalton William Davis, parish pastor, and interment
will be made in the Union cemetery at the Summit.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 25 (1936)

DIES AT THREE SPRINGS

HUNTINGDON, Jan. 18.-Newton Stains died at his home in Three Springs
yesterday, aged 60 years.  Besides his widow who was Miss Sylvia Grissinger,
he is survived by two sons and two daughters, Samuel Stains, William Stains,
Elsie Stains and Ruth Stains, all at home, also two brothers and one sister,
Samuel Stains of Three Springs, Ross Stains of Chambersburg and Mrs.
Elizabeth Jones of Dudley.  Funeral services will be conducted from the home
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 25 (1936)

CLARENCE V. STULTZ

A resident of New Paris, died at the Roaring Spring hospital Wednesday
morning at 1 o'clock, having been admitted Monday morning for an operation. 
He had been in poor health for over a year.  He was a born at Windber on Feb.
7, 1921, the son of Charles and Fern Seese Stultz who survive with these
brothers and sisters:  Samuel W., George D., Mary Ruth and Dorothy
Kathleen.  Two sisters preceded him in death.  He was a member of the
Evangelical church at New Paris where funeral services will be held Friday
morning at 10 o'clock in charge of his pastor, Rev. M. L. Kauffman. 
Interment will be made in the Reformed cemetery at New Paris.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 25 (1936)

WILLIAM STIRLING

Of 1512 Ninth street, died at his home at 5.35 o'clock yesterday afternoon
after a short illness.  He was born in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 1881, a son of
Mr. and Mrs. William Stirling, and had resided in Altoona for some years as
representative of a Pittsburgh dental supply house.  He was a member of the
Solomon blue lodge No. 114, of Philadelphia, F. and A. M., Philadelphia
consistory, Jaffa Shrine and the United Commercial Travelers.  Surviving are
his wife, Mrs. Edna (Forster) Stirling, one sister and one brother, Mrs.
Emily Fellenbaum and Joseph Stirling, both of Philadelphia.  The body was
taken to Philadelphia early this afternoon for funeral services and interment.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 25 (1936)

MRS. MOLLIE M. STRUBLE

Died at the home of her daughter Mrs. W. M. Molloy, 310 Chestnut avenue, at
3.20 o'clock yesterday afternoon of ailments incident to her advanced age
after several weeks' illness.  She was born at Birmingham on March 25, 1843,
a daughter of John and Rachael Stonerod.  Her husband, George A. Struble,
died forty-eight years ago.  Surviving are one daughter and two sons, Mrs.
Molly of the city, D. E. Struble of New Germantown and William Struble of
Oklahoma; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Struble was a
lifelong member of the Second United Brethren church, the Optimist Bible
class, Circle No. 16, Ladies of the G. A. R. and the Daughters of Rebekah. 
The body may be viewed at the Molloy home where funeral services will be held
at 2.30 o'clock Saturday afternoon.  Interment will be made in Rose Hill
cemetery.  The service of the Rebekah lodge will be held at the home at 7.30
o'clock this evening, and the services of the Ladies of the G. A. R. Circle
No. 16, will be conducted at the home this evening at 7.45 o'clock.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 25 (1936)

JERRY C. SETTLE

A lifelong resident of Woodbury, Bedford county, died at his home there this
morning at 1.30 o'clock.  He had been in failing health for some time.  He
was born in Woodbury on July 15, 1861, and spent his entire life there.  He
was a member of the Reformed church and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie
Settle.  Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2.30
o'clock in the Woodbury Lutheran church and interment will be made there.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 25 (1936)

JACOB H. STEHLEY

Of 1512 Twenty-second avenue, died at his home at 9.10 o'clock yesterday
morning.  He was born in Greenwood on April 15, 1885, a son of Benjamin and
Kate (Kane) Stehley.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Florence (Gibbon) Stehley;
one son, Ralph, at home: four brothers and one sister, William of Johnstown,
James, Arthur and Charles of Greenwood and Mrs. Lizzie Taylor of Greenwood. 
Mr. Stehley was employed as a clerk by the Pennsylvania Railroad company for
many years.  He was a member of the Bethany Lutheran church and of the Modern
Woodmen.  The body may be viewed at the Mauk & Yates funeral home where
funeral services will be held at 2.30 tomorrow afternoon.  Interment will be
made in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 25 (1936)

H. LYNN STEEL

Of 811 North Cambria street, Bellwood, died at his home at 1.30 o'clock
yesterday afternoon after an extended illness.  He was born in Altoona on
Oct. 11, 1879, a son of Samuel G. and Martha Isabel Steele, and resided for
some time in Calvin, Huntingdon county, prior to locating in Bellwood and
entering the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad company.  Surviving are his
wife, Mrs. Bessie (Cornmesser) Steel: two sons and one daughter, Alexander and
Lewis, at home, and Miss Agnes of New Rochell, N. Y., and the following
brothers and sisters Mrs. George Hauck of Niagara Falls, N. Y., Mrs. George
Rhodes of Huntingdon and Mrs. B. W. Roland of Calvin; two half-brothers,
George Edward Steel of Juniata and Samuel Steel of Calvin, and one
half-sister, Mrs. Joseph H. Dreese of Middlesburg.  The body may be viewed at
the Fuoss & Glass funeral home in Bellwood where funeral services will be held
at 2.30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.  Interment will be made in Logan Valley
cemetery.
(Huntingdon county papers copy.)

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 25 (1936)

JOHN SPACIK

A resident of Coupon, Cambria county for the past forty years, died at his
home at 5 o'clock yesterday morning after four months' illness.  He was born
in Poland in 1878, a son of John and Agnes Spacik, and came to this country
as a young man, working at Coupon as a miner.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Annie (Clayo) Spacik; two sons, John of Coupon and Jospeh of Buckhorn; one
sister, Mrs. Mary Clayo of Manville, N. J., and five grandchildren.  The
funeral will be held Wednesday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St.
Joseph's Catholic church, Coupon.  Interment will be made in the church
cemetery.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 25 (1936)

BAKERTON WOMAN DIES

BAKERTON, March 16.-Mrs. Catherine Schilling, born in Germany, but a resident
of Bakerton for twenty-six years, died at Miners' hospital, Spangler,
following a short illness of pneumonia.  Her husband died 18 years ago. 
Surviving are these children:  Mrs. James Dolan of Windber, Mrs. James
Shannon of Braddock, Michael, John and Sylvester Schilling, all of Bakerton,
and Fred Schilling at home.  Funeral services were conducted at Sacred Heart
Catholic church, Bakerton, at 9 o'clock this morning, with burial in the
church cemetery.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 25 (1936)

MRS. LOUISE SMITH SHAWLEY

Wife of William Shawley, died at her home near Tipton at 5 o'clock Saturday
morning after three weeks' illness.  She was born on April 15, 1884, a
daughter of John and Mary Morgan.  Surviving are her husband and the
following children and step-children:  Mrs. Curtis S. Wilson of Northwood,
Mrs. Byron Wert and Mrs. Lynn Neff of the city, Mrs. Clair Weyer and Mrs.
Atlas Kurtz of Spruce Creek, Mrs. Edward Dursler, Chester and Miss Edna Smith
of the city; her mother, who resides in Delmont; three sisters and three
brothers, Mrs. S. H. Stuart of Murraysville, William, John and Thomas Morgan,
and Mrs. William Kirschner, all of Delmont, and Mrs. Rebecca Wigle of
Export.  The body has been taken to the home of the daughter, Mrs. Lynn Neff,
2414 Broad avenue, where funeral services will be held at 2.30 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.  Interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 25 (1936)

MRS. LUCINDA SNYDER

An aged resident of Woodbury, Bedford county, died early Monday morning at
the Henry Russell home there.  She was born on Dec. 16, 1861.  Her only
surviving relative is a niece, Mrs. I. Stonerook of Currysville.  She was a
member of the Mount Pleasant Evangelical and Reformed church.  Short services
will be conducted at the Russell home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and at
10.30 o'clock in the Woodbury Lutheran church, in charge of her pastor, Rev.
G. E. Dillinger.  Interment will be made in the Dry Hill cemetery at Woodbury.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6. p. 25 (1936)

MRS. ELIZABETH (PEIGHTEL) SNYDER

Of 612 Twenty-fifth street, died at 2.08 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
Altoona hospital.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David L. Peightel,
was born in this city and spent her early life in McConnellstown.  She was
married to Edward K. Snyder who died nine years ago last April.  Surviving
are two daughters, Mrs. Victor Oast of 2525 Sixth avenue and Mrs. Homer
Treese of Duncansville:  also one granddaughter, Mary Catherine Treese.  The
funeral services will be private and will be held at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Oast, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev.
Dr. James M. Runkle, pastor of Trinity Evangelical and Reformed church of
which congregation she was a faithful member for many years.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 6, p. 25 (1936)

JOHN M. AMHEISER

Of 706 Fourth street, Juniata, retired machinist of the Altoona works, died
at 9.10 o'clock Monday night in the University of Pennsylvania hospital,
Philadelphia.  He was born in Williamsburg on Sept. 5, 1868, a son of George
and Abigail (Shinefelt) Amheiser, and retired from the railroad company
service in May.  Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gertrude (Gressler) Amheiser;
one daughter and one son, Mrs. Margaret Patton of Tyrone and John W. Amheiser
of Juniata; five grandchildren, one brother and one sister, Miss Clara U.
Amheiser and William H. Amheiser, both of the city.  Mr. Amheiser was a
member of the Trinity Lutheran church and the Men's Bible class.  The body
may be viewed at the home after 7 o'clock this evening.

Obituary hand-dated 9/6/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 8

AMHEISER - Funeral services for John M. Amheiser of 706 Fourth street,
Juniata, will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon by Rev.
Paul L. Foulk of the Trinity Lutheran church.  Interment will be made in
Fairview cemetery.  The body may be viewed at the home.

Funeral Notice hand-dated 9/9/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 7

SARAH ARMSTRONG, COMMODORE, DIES

Well-Known Woman of Indiana County Dies at Daughter's Home; Rites Sunday

Mrs. Sarah (Garee) Armstrong, 79, well-known resident of the Commodore
district, died at 11.15 o'clock Thursday night at the home of a daughter,
Mrs. Orton J. Cartwright of Commodore R. D. 1, with whom she had resided.
Mrs. Armstrong was the widow of Isaac Newton Armstrong.  Her husband passed
away 16 years ago.
In addition to the daughter mentioned, Mrs. Armstrong leaves a son, Ellis
Armstrong of Commodore R. D. 1.
The body may be viewed at the Cartwright home after 11 a.m. today.  Funeral
services will take place at 2 p.m. tomorrow in nearby Hazelet M. P. Church
where Rev. Samuel Hughes of Houtzdale, a former minister, assisted by Rev.
Wayne Moore, pastor of the church, will be in charge.  Interment will be in
the church cemetery.  The body may be viewed at the church from noon tomorrow
until time of the service.

Obituary hand-dated 9/30/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 8

MRS. CHARLES L. ARNOLD

Mrs. Cora Arnold of Altoona died Oct. 30 at her home after a long illness. 
She was born at New Enterprise, a daughter of Abraham and Barbara (Hinkle)
Rice, and united in marriage with Charles Arnold, who survives.  Three
sisters also survive, one of whom, Mrs. Samuel Snowberger, resides in New
Enterprise.  Funeral services were held in Altoona Tuesday and interment made
in New Enterprise.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 8 (1937)

F. LEAMER AKERS

A former resident and druggist of Altoona, died yesterday morning at his home
in Philadelphia.  Word of his death was received here by relatives and
friends.  Mr. Akers was born in Hollidaysburg and was about 68 years of
age.  He was reared and educated in Hollidaysburg and on completing school he
became a druggist.  Later in life he associated himself with David McMurtrie
and established the firm of McMurtrie and Akers, which a number of years ago
took over the old Randolph Store at Eleventh avenue and Eleventh street and
conducted it for many years.  Following the dissolution of the partnership
Mr. Akers went to Philadelphia where he had since been located.  His wife is
the former Miss Mae Finney, a daughter of the late Orin P. Finney, who was a
well known veteran of the Civil war and retired Pennsylvania railroad
veteran.  Surviving are the widow, two brothers, Stewart Akers of Grove City,
Pa., and William Akers of Boston, and two sisters, one residing in Johnstown
and the other living in Boston.  Interment will be made in Philadelphia.

Obituary hand-dated 4/20/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 8

MRS. MARY ALLEN

Of 900 Sixteenth avenue, a resident of Altoona for approximately seventy
years, died at 4.45 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the Altoona hospital.  She
was born in Ireland on Mar 17, 1854.  Surviving are three daughters and one
son, Mrs. N. A. Stevens and Joseph P. Allen of the city, Misses Ella and
Teresa M. Allen, both at home; ten grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Allen was the last surviving member of her
immediate family.  She was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed
Sacrament.  The body may be viewed at the home.

Obituary hand-dated 9/29/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 8

ALLEN - The funeral of Mrs. Mary Allen of 900 16th avenue
will be held Saturday morning with requiem mass at 8 o'clock in the Cathedral
of the Blessed Sacrament.  Interment in St. John's cemetery.  The body may be
viewed at the home.

Funeral Notice hand-dated 10/2/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 8

SHERMAN ALLEN

Aged 75, residing at 252 Piper street, Lilly, Cambria county, died at 1.55
o'clock this morning at the Altoona hospital where he had been a medical
patient since Oct. 8.

Obituary hand-dated 10/30/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 8

MISS JOAN MARIE AJAY

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ajay of 2313 Eighth avenue and a member of the
senior class at Altoona High school, died at 8.01 o'clock this morning at the
Mercy hospital where she was admitted at 8 o'clock last evening in a critical
condition after having been ill for the past two weeks.  She was born in the
city on Nov. 11, 1920, a daughter of John and Nellie (Bader) Ajay.  Surviving
are her parents, three brothers and three sisters, Louise, Lorraine, Patricia
Ann, John, Edward and William, all at home.  Miss Ajay was a member of St.
George Syrian Orthodox church and in the High school was a member of the
Capella choir and National Honor society.  The body may be viewed at the home
after 7 o'clock this evening.

Obituary hand-dated 9/29/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 8

AJAY - Funeral services for Joan Marie Ajay of 2313 8th Ave., will be held at
St. George Syrian Orthodox church Friday at 2 p.m.  Interment following in
Fairview cemetery.  Friends are being received at the home until time of
funeral.

Funeral Notice hand-dated 10/1/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 8

MISS EDITH ACITELLI

Miss Edith Acitelli, of Dudley, died at the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital at
Huntingdon, on Friday afternoon, April 2, 1937, at 2 o'clock.  Death was due
to a complication of diseases.
She was born at Dudley on May8, 1915, a daughter of Bernard and Catherine
(Mosocco) Acitelli. At the time of death she was aged 21 years, 11 months and
24 days.
Surviving with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Bernard Acitelli, are one brother,
Frank and three sisters, Caroline, Anna and Bernadine, all at home.
High mass will be said by the Rev. Father Houghton, at the Catholic Church at
Dudley on Monday morning, April 5, 1937, at 9.30 o'clock.  Interment will be
made at the Catholic cemetery at Dudley, Huff's funeral services.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 8 (1937)

MRS. BELLE SECHLER ALLEN

Mount Union, March 3.-Word came to Mount Union friends Tuesday of the death
of Mrs. Belle Sechler Allen, widow of William H. Allen of Downingtown, who
had been living the past several years at Wilmington, Delaware.  Mrs. Allen
was the last remaining member of the family of Joseph C. and Malinda (Taylor)
Sechler, pioneers of Mount Union.
Surviving Mrs. Allen are five children, Eva Allen Pollock, Charles, Mary,
Ruth and Helen Allen.  Mrs. Allen was the aunt of Mrs. Anna Landis of Mount
Union; Mrs. John M. Minnick of Huntingdon and Mr. Theodore Sechler of
Harrisburg.  
The body will be brought back to Downingtown for services and interment,
Thursday.  Services will be in the Presbyterian Church there and interment
will be made in the family plot in the Downingtown cemetery.

Obituary hand-dated 3/2/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 8

VISITOR EXPIRES

HUNTINGDON, Oct. 8.-Dr. George Hunter Ashman, aged 80 of New Orleans, La.,
died Wednesday midnight while visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Lillian A. Bernhardt, 229 Mifflin street, after an illness of four days from
bronchial pneumonia.  He was born in Three Springs, Huntingdon county, and
practiced dentistry in Philipsburg until thirty-five years ago when the
Ashman family went south.  Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary Hamlin Ashman of New
Orleans, he is survived by two sons, Richard Ashman of New Orleans and
Benjamin H. Ashman of Madison, Wis., and one sister, Mrs. Lillian A.
Bernhardt of Huntingdon.  The body was sent to Reading for cremation.

Obituary hand-dated 10/6/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 8

GEORGE F. ARMSTRONG

A former business man of Altoona, died at his home at Oxford, Chester county,
yesterday, following a lingering illness.  He was 93 years of age.  He was a
native of Lancaster county but had lived in Altoona for many years, the
family home having been at the corner of Broad avenue and Twenty-eighth
street.  Mr. Armstrong operated a store in the Twelfth ward.  He had lived in
Oxford for about twenty years.  Two sons survive; Fred Armstrong of Oxford and
Dr. James Armstrong of Pottstown.  A number of relatives live in Altoona.

Obituary hand-dated 4/29/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 8

AGED RESIDENT OF CHERRYTOWN DIES

Levi N. Brumbaugh Will Be Interred Tuesday, June 15, At 2 O'clock
Levi Nicodemus Brumbaugh of Cherrytown, a highly esteemed citizen of Hopewell
township, passed away at his late home on Saturday afternoon, June 12, at 4.30
o'clock.  Death was due to a complication of diseases.  At the time of death
he was aged 79 years and 18 days.
Mr. Brumbaugh was a son of Rev. George W. Brumbaugh and Elizabeth (Nicodemus)
Brumbaugh, deceased, and was born in Fredericksburg, May 24, 1848.  He was
united in marriage to Sarah Nepper on May 26, 1878.  Mr. Brumbaugh operated
the Cove station mill in his earlier days and left the milling business to
become associated with the Beyer Lumber Company of Tyrone in the lumber
business.  For the past ten years he has been living retired.
Mr. Brumbaugh was a consistent member of the Church of the Brethren of
Fredericksburg.  All his life was spent in the vicinity of Fredericksburg and
Cherrytown, where he was well known.  He took a keen interest in the affairs
of his community, and his judgment on matters of business was frequently
sought and accepted by his neighbors.
He is survived by his wife; one son, Dorsey N. Brumbaugh of Duquesne, one
brother, Frank N. Brumbaugh of Camp Hill; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Hagey
of Henrietta; Mrs. Harriet Gates of Fredericksburg; and Mrs. Margaret Boone
of Duncansville.
Funeral services will be held from the late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, in charge of the pastor.  Interment in the Fredericksburg cemetery,
Huff's funeral service.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 11 (1937)

FORMER ALTOONAN DIES IN LOS ANGELES, CALIF.

John Joseph Baker, a former resident in and near Altoona, died March 23 at
his home in Los Angeles, Calif., where he had resided for thirty-three years
and was well known in music circles as a teacher and professional musician.
He was born in Hagerstown, Md., on Sept. 8, 1852, a son of William and
Margaret (Conrad) Baker.  His grandfather was Henry Conrad, sr. of Altoona,
who owned several large farms and a tannery here.  His mother died when he
was 3 years old and he was reared by an uncle, Jerome Dawson, attending
school in Gallitzin.
Mr. Baker was a life member of the American Federation of Musicians and for
many years on the staff of the California Military academy.  He also did some
work in motion pictures, appearing in Will Rogers' "Steamboat Round the
Bend."  Mr. Baker was a charter member of the Theodore Thomas orchestra in
Chicago, prior to going to Los Angeles.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Kathryne Baker, and three daughters.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 11 (1937)

MRS. ANNIE BEAVER

Mrs. Annie (Garlinger) Beaver, the oldest native-born citizen of Schellsburg,
passed away yesterday morning at her home, in her 86th year.  She had been ill
but three weeks of flu and complications and up to that time had been quite
active, retaining a keen interest in life and a remarkable memory, unimpaired
until a few days before the end.  She was born, reared and died in the same
dwelling.
A daughter of Edmund F. and Nancy (Williams) Garlinger, she was born July 20,
1851, and was married to W. H. Beaver, who died a number of years ago. 
Surviving are four children:  Mrs. T. H. Rock and Charles R. Beaver,
Schellsburg; Mrs. S. Arthur Will of Huntington, W. Va., and Frank S. of Grand
Rapids, Mich.  Also, three grandchildren, Annie Rock of Johnstown, Mae Rock of
Schellsburg and Mrs. Robert Cunning of Germantown; and one great grandchild,
Nancy Cunning.  She was a member of the Reformed Church.  Funeral services
will be held at her late home tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, Rev. C.
Nevin Stamm officiating.  Interment in the Chestnut Ridge cemetery under the
direction of Mortician Pate.

Obituary hand-dated 3/18/1937
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 11

MRS. PETER BUSSARD

Stella Blanche (Weimer), wife of Peter Bussard, died at her home in West
Providence Township Saturday night, April 10.  She was a daughter of Frank
and the late Martha (Mills) Weimer and was born June 22, 1914.
Besides her husband and father, she is survived by three sisters and two
brothers:  Mrs. Lavern Leader, Mrs. Effie Bussard, Ethel and Roy Weimer of
Everett, and Earl of Crystal Springs.  Rev. E. M. Detwiler conducted funeral
services in the Pleasant Union Church Tuesday afternoon.  Interment in charge
of Mortician Maust in the Everett cemetery.

MRS. LLOYD BUSSARD

On page 2 of this issue an error was made in the death notice of Mrs. Bussard
of Everett.  The correct name is Mrs. Lloyd instead of Mrs. Peter Bussard.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 11 (1937)

MRS. MARY BOLLINGER

Mrs. Mary Bollinger, a well-known resident of this place, died at 9.45 a.m.
yesterday, March 18, after an illness of four weeks.  Funeral services will
be held Monday afternoon at 2.30 at her late home on East Pitt Street.  Rev.
J. A. Eyler, D. D., officiating.  Interment in the Bedford cemetery under the
Mortician Pate.
She was born in Saxton on Aug. 4, 1861, a daughter of Michael and Margaret
(Trout) Warmuth.  Her father was killed at Schellsburg in a brickyard when
she was 9.  Removing to Bedford, she became a member of the St. John's
Reformed Church and had been faithful in service ever since.  She was married
April 7, 1886, to George Bollinger, who died Sept. 19, 1917.
Three sons also preceded her in death, Alexander J., Harry H., and Guy F.,
the latter being killed in action in France in Sept. 1918.  Two sons survive,
Charles E. and John H., both of this place; two grandchildren, a sister and a
brother, Miss Cecilia and George Warmuth of Bedford, Rt. 3.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 11 (1937)

HARTLEY BUSH

The funeral of Hartley Bush, who died at his home near Cessna on Tuesday,
March 2, of a heart attack, was held yesterday in St. Paul's Reformed Church,
Rev. J. Earl Dobbs officiating.  Interment in the adjoining cemetery under the
direction of Mervine Brothers.
Deceased was a son of George and Rebecca (Hammond) Bush and was born in
Bedford Township on July 9, 1870.  On Dec. 4, 1899, he was united in marriage
with Alice Yarnell, who survives, together with the following children; George
of Bedford, Howard of Wolfsburg, Harry of Pittsburgh, Mrs. C. E. Pennman of
Turtle Creek, and Ross and Robert, at home.  Four children preceded him in
death.  He also leaves six grandchildren and a brother, Vernon of Cessna.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 11 (1937)

RALPH WILLIAM BLACK

Of Broad avenue extension, a well known produce farmer who had attended the
Sanitary market for the past thirty-eight years, died at his home at 8.30
o'clock last evening of a heart ailment.  He was born in Eldorado on April 1,
1876, a son of Samuel and Catherin (Carls) Black, and married Miss Nannie
Ferguson on Dec. 23, 1898.  Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Fern
Lafferty and Mrs. Stella Kocher, both of Altoona; two grandchildren, three
sisters and four brothers, Miss E. Dora Black of Altoona, Mrs. Myrle Cameron
of Broad avenue extension, Mrs. Bessie Smith of Juniata, J.H. Black of
Springfield, O., A.E. and K.K. Black of Broad avenue extension and C.C. Black
of Harrisburg.  Mr. Black was a member of the Grace Lutheran church and
Fellowship Bible class, of Archie Maxwell lodge, No. 145, I.O.O.F., Logan
lodge, No. 490, F. & A.M., Mt. Moriah chapter, Mountain commandery, No. 10,
Knights Templar, Harrisburg consistory and Jaffa Shrine.  Friends will be
received at the home after 4 o'clock this afternoon.

Obituary hand-dated 9/13
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 30 (1938)

BLACK - Funeral services for Ralph William Black of Broad avenue extension
will be held at 2.30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home by Rev. R.A.
Peters.  Interment in Rose Hill cemetery.  Friends are being received at the
home.

Funeral notice hand-dated 9/16
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 30 (1938)

MRS. ELWOOD BENNETT

Mrs. Anna May Bennett died Dec. 29 at the Nason Hospital in Roaring Spring. 
She was born April 24, 1895, at Chaneysville, a daughter of Clayton and Ella
(Walters) Lee, and united in marriage with Elwood Bennett.  He survives,
together with three daughters: Mrs. Alice Bridges, Pauline and Pearl Bennett,
all of Chaneysville; two brothers and three sisters: Roy Lee and Mrs. Carrie
Kell of Wellsburg; Charles Lee, Mrs. Alma Browning and Mrs. Ada Bailey of
Cumberland.
Deceased was a member of the Pentecostal Church, where funeral services were
conducted Jan. 1, by Rev. Walter Twigg and interment made in the adjoining
cemetery in charge of Mortician Maust of Everett.

Obituary not dated
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 30 (1938)

MISS MARY KATHERINE BAKER

Died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ernest Hostler, 815 North Fourth street,
Bellwood, at 12.50 o'clock yesterday noon after having been ill since last
Dec. 15.  She was born in Bellwood on June 15, 1884, a daughter of George W.
and Hannah (Boyer) Baker.  Surviving are the sister, Mrs. Hostler, and
several nieces and nephews.  Miss Baker was a member of the Logan Valley
Baptist church.  The body may be viewed at the home any time after 3 o'clock
this afternoon.

Obituary hand-dated 2/25
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 32 (1938)

BAKER - Funeral services for the late Miss M. Katherine Baker of 815 N. 4th
St., Bellwood, will be held on Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the home
in charge of Rev. H. [unreadable] Cox of the Bellwood Church of the Brethren,
assisted by Rev. H. G. Dooley of the Logan Valley Baptist church, Bellwood. 
Interment will be in Logan Valley cemetery, Bellwood.

Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 32 (1938)

MRS. ELIZABETH HUNTER BROWN

Widow of John Brown, died at 7.20 o'clock last night at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Edith Lear, 703 Fifth avenue.  She suffered from an extended
illness.  Mrs. Brown was born on June 4, 1863, at Union Furnace, a daughter
of James and Elizabeth Hunter.  Her husband died twelve years ago.  Surviving
are the daughter, Mrs. Lear; two nieces, Mrs. Ida Harmon and Mrs. Gertrude
Shope, both of Altoona, and nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 
Mrs. Brown was a Methodist by faith.  The body may be viewed at the
daughter's home any time after 6 o'clock this evening.

Obituary hand-dated 11/21
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 33 (1938)

BROWN - funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth (Hunter) Brown, who died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Edith Lear, 703 Fifth avenue, will be conducted by
Rev. E. F. Ilgenfritz [?] of the Fifth Avenue Methodist church at the
daughter's home Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.  Interment in Fairview
cemetery.  The body may be viewed at the Lear home.

Funeral notice hand-dated 11/24
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 33 (1938)

MRS. MARY BIDDLE CALLED BY DEATH

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth (Mohr) Biddle, widow of Charles A. Biddle of 523 New
street, widely known Christian lady, died Thursday morning at 1.10 o'clock,
death following an illness of one week, attributed to a complication of
ailments.  Her condition became critical ten days ago, when she was admitted
to Nason hospital.
Mrs. Biddle was a daughter of John and Nancy (Pote) Mohr and was born at
Bakers Summit on Jan. 29, 1862.  She was educated in the schools there and
united with the Lutheran church in childhood.  She was united in marriage
with Mr. Biddle in February, 1886, at Roaring Spring by Rev. Ephraim Dutt,
then pastor of the Lutheran church, Mr. Biddle died in 1906.
Mrs. Biddle was active in the work of the Lutheran church and in the Ladies
Aid society and in the Rebekah Winona lodge, No. 174, of which she was a past
grand.
Surviving is one son, Blair H. Biddle, at home.  Two sisters also survive,
Emma, wife of Henry H. Brumbaugh of Bakers Summit, and Mrs. Sarah K. Fox of
Roaring Spring.

Obituary hand-dated 2/17
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 33 (1938)

WILLIAM BERKHEIMER

Of 703 Juniata street, Hollidaysburg, died at the Mercy hospital yesterday
morning at 12.50 o'clock of a complication of diseases.  He was born at Ore
Hill April 19, 1883. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren.  Mr.
Berkheimer is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Baker of Hollidaysburg,
and by the following brothers: John Berkheimer, Samuel Berkheimer, Harry
Berkheimer and Thomas Berkheimer, all of Hollidaysburg.

Obituary hand-dated 12/9
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 33 (1938)

BERKHEIMER - Funeral services for William Berkheimer will be conducted at the
home of his brother, Harry Berkheimer, 613 South Juniata street,
Hollidaysburg, on Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.  Interment will follow in
the McIntyre cemetery, Hollidaysburg.

Funeral notice hand-dated 12/12
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 33 (1938)

MRS. REBECCA JANE BURFORD

Residing at 415 Twentieth street, Tyrone, died at the Altoona hospital last
evening at 6.25 o'clock.  She had been admitted to the institution earlier in
the afternoon.  Mrs. Burford was a daughter of Greenberry and Mary Elizabeth
(Albright) Mayhue, and was born at Julian on Jan. 22, 1871.  She was united
in marriage with Allen G. Burford in Hollidaysburg on June 7, 1887.  The
husband died on Jan. 16, 1928.  Surviving are four daughters and two sons,
Mrs. Warren Markle, Mrs. Earl Burns, Mrs. Arthur Woomer, Mrs. Charles
Merritts, Allen Leroy Burford and James Vernon Burford, all of Tyrone;
sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild, one brother, William Mayhue
of VanScoyoc, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Walker of Bellefonte and Mrs. Annie
Wilson of Altoona.

Obituary hand-dated 12/13
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 33 (1938)

MRS. REBECCA A. BARCLAY

Of 2016 Fifth avenue, widow of Harry D. Barclay, died at her home at 4.30
o'clock yesterday afternoon.  She was born in Lebanon on June 15, 1855, a
daughter of John P. and Amanda Kahle.  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs.
E.E. Kale of Truro, La., Miss Katherine, at home, and Mrs. Crist Filer of the
city; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, two brothers and two
sisters, Frank, of Johnstown, Philip of Altoona, Mrs. Katie Fenstermaker of
California and Mrs. Mary Prosser of New Jersey.  Mrs. Barclay was a lifelong
member of the First Lutheran church. The body may be viewed at the Filer
home, 1505 Ninth street.

Obituary hand-dated 7/27
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 71 (1938)

BARCLAY - Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca A. (Kahle) Barclay of 2016 Fifth
avenue will be conducted by Rev. Luke H. Rhoads of the First Lutheran church
at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the church.  Interment in Rose Hill
cemetery.  Friends are being received at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Christ
[sic] Filer, 1505 [1303?] Ninth street, after 2 o'clock this afternoon.

Funeral notice hand-dated 7/30
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 71 (1938)

MRS. SUSAN MAE BELL

Wife of Harry E. Bell of 1807 Seventh avenue, died at 3.15 o'clock yesterday
afternoon at Mercy hospital where she was admitted in a serious condition
just forty-five minutes earlier suffering from a heart attack.  Mrs. Bell was
stricken while shopping with her husband at the Green avenue market, lapsing
into a coma from which she did not rally.  She had suffered a similar attack
in 1924, but had recovered quickly.  Mrs. Bell was born on April 1, 1885, a
daughter of Edward and Anne (Carney) McDowell, all of the city.  She was a
member of sacred Heart Catholic church.  The body may be viewed at the home.

Obituary hand-dated 6/8
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 71 (1938)

BELL - The funeral of Mrs. Susan Mae Bell of 1807 Seventh avenue will be held
Saturday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in Sacred Heart church. 
Interment in Rose Hill cemetery.  The body may be viewed at the home.

Funeral notice hand dated 6/11
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 71 (1938)

MRS. HILDA HERR BLOOM

Wife of Charles Edward Bloom of 1608 Tenth street, died at 6 o'clock this
morning at the family home.  She had been ill for a short time.  She was born
in Altoona on Aug. 24, 1875, a daughter of Henry and Arvilla (Hannigan)
Herr.  Surviving are the husband and one son, Dr. Charles Henry Bloom of
Altoona, and two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Stella Parsons of Altoona,
Mrs. Jesse Greer of Pasadena, Calif., Edward V. Herr of Altoona and Harry
Herr of Cross Keys.  Mrs. Bloom was a member of the Second Presbyterian
church.  She was a former secretary and was a member of the emergency aid
committee of the Altoona Sunshine society.  Friends will be received at the
Lafferty funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening.

Obituary hand-dated 10/25
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 91 (1938)

BLOOM - Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda (Herr) Bloom of 1608 Tenth street
will be held at the Lafferty funeral home at 2.30 o'clock Thursday
afternoon.  Interment in Fairview cemetery.  Friends are being received at
the Lafferty funeral home.

Funeral notice hand-dated 10/27
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 91 (1938)

MISS EDITH ALVERTA BURGET

Of 324 Sixth avenue, Juniata, died at the family home this morning after a
short illness.  She was born in Juniata on Oct. 11, 1893, a daughter of
Reuben E., deceased, and Mary (Rhodes) Burget.  Surviving are the mother and
one brother, Charles E. Burget, at home.  Miss Burget was a member of St.
Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church, Juniata, and was president of the
Women's Missionary society of the church and superintendent of the Junior
department of the Sunday school.  The body may be viewed at home after 7
o'clock this evening.

Obituary hand-dated 10/7
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 91 (1938)

BURGET - The funeral of Miss Edith Alverta Burget of 324 Sixth avenue,
Juniata, will be held from the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church,
Juniata, with services Sunday afternoon at 2.30 in charge of Rev. Oliver H.
Sensemg (?), pastor.  Interment in Grandview cemetery.  The body may be
viewed any time after 7 o'clock this evening.

Funeral notice hand-dated 10/9
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 91 (1938)

LLOYD H. BRYNER

Of 1601 1/2 Fifth avenue, died at his home at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon
after a short illness following his return from work as a painter.  He was
born in Academia on Feb. 14, 1887.  His wife, Mrs. Louella (Reisinger)
Bryner, died two years ago.  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Helen
Sweitzer, Mrs. Alice Dunn and Mrs. Mary Johnson, all of the city; two
grandchildren, three sisters and one brother of Harrisburg.  The body may be
viewed at the Stevens mortuary.

Obituary hand-dated 7/26
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 91 (1938)

BRYNER - Funeral services for Lloyd H. Bryner of 1601 1/2 Fifth avenue will
be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Stevens Memorial chapel by Rev.
G. Mason Cochran of the Broad avenue Presbyterian church.  Interment in
Fairview cemetery.  The body may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary.

Funeral notice hand-dated 7/30
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 91 (1938)

MRS. ANNA BEAHM

Wife of Peter Beahm of 1608 Third avenue, died at her home at 7.45 o'clock
last evening after three weeks' illness.  She was born on Feb. 7, 1867. 
Surviving are her husband, one son and two daughters, George, Mrs. Dora
Bagnall and Mrs. Gordon McCaffrey, all of the city; four grandchildren and
one sister, Mrs. William Sunderman of the city, and two sisters in Germany. 
Mrs. Beahm was a member of the Evangelical church.  The body may be viewed at
the home.

Obituary hand-dated 9/7
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 91 (1938)

BEAHM - Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Beahm of 1608 Third avenue will be
held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Emanuel Evangelical church. 
Interment in Rose Hill cemetery.  The body may be viewed at the home.

Funeral notice hand-dated 9/10
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 91 (1938)

MISS MARTHA RITA BURK

Daughter of William and Anna (Boland) Burk of 1223 Third avenue, died at 9.25
(?) o'clock last night at Mercy hospital after a month's illness.  She was
born in the city on July 4, 1918.  Surviving are her parents, three sisters
and two brothers, Mary M. Bernadette, Mrs. Helen Barr, Dennis and Richard. 
Miss Burk was a member of St. Mark's Catholic church.  The body may be viewed
at the Stevens mortuary.

Obituary hand-dated 8/25
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 91 (1938)

CAR REPAIRMAN IS KILLED, TWO HURT IN SHOP ACCIDENT

One man was injured fatally and two others slightly hurt at 8 o'clock this
morning in the Twelfth street car shops when a box car being repaired ran
away and crashed into the car on which the men were working.
The dead man was Charles M. Gray, aged 32, of 208 Jackson street,
Hollidaysburg, who suffered crush injuries of the chest.
The injured are J. Zimmerman of Martinsburg and F.S. Carothers of the city,
both of whom were treated in the railroad emergency hospital at Ninth avenue
and Twelfth street.
Mr. Gray died in the railroad dispensary at 8.25 o'clock despite the
ministrations of physicians and the dispensary nurse.  The Altoona hospital
ambulance was called to remove him to the institution, but arrived after his
death.
Deputy Coroner Chester H. Wagner investigated the accident, with shop
officials.  He found that Gray had been engaged in driving rivets from a car
to be repaired, along with Zimmerman and Carothers, [line missing] end of the
car, with their backs toward the direction from which the runaway car came.
The box car was started moving by means of an electric truck, with a man
stationed on top of the car to apply the brakes.  The brakes failed to hold,
however, and the car ran over a stop-block on the rails and on two and a half
car lengths to where it struck the other car.
Mr. Gray was caught between the couplers of the two cars while Zimmerman was
thrown to the side, suffering an injury to the elbow.  Carothers, who was
inside the car, was thrown to the floor by the force of the collision,
suffering bruises of the hips.
The men engaged in moving the box car attempted to warn the others but were
unable to reach them ahead of the car, their shouts going unheard in the
noise of the air hammers used in the shop.  The accident occurred at the west
end of what was formerly the wheel shop.  Gray and Zimmerman were rated as car
builders and Carothers as a helper.
Charles M. Gray was born in McKee, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gray, and
had resided there until taking up residence in Hollidaysburg.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Catherine Gray, and four children, James,
Patrick, Helen and Gloria, all at home; four brothers and four sisters,
William and Peter Gray of Altoona, John and Toots Gray and Mrs. Gertrude Hale
of McKee, Mrs. Nellie Hale and Mrs. Martin Hane of the city and Miss Sarah
Gray, at home.

News article hand-dated 12/14/38
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 10, p. 76 (1938)

CHARLES M. GRAY

Pennsylvania railroad shopman who lost his life in an accident at the Twelfth
street shops yesterday morning, was a son of Charles and Elizabeth Gray of
McKee and was born at Point View on April 27, 1906.  He was united in
marriage with Catherine Turek at Cumberland, Md., on May 26, 1926, who
survives with the parents and four children, James, Helen, Charles jr., and
Gloria, all at home, and these brothers and sisters: William of Juniata,
Edward, John and Walter, all of McKee, Mrs. Martha Hann and Mrs. Nellie Hale
of Altoona, Mrs. Gertrude Holt of McKee and Miss Virginia Gray, at home.  He
was a member of the Methodist church at McKee.

Obituary hand-dated 12/14
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 10, p. 76 (1938)

GRAY - Funeral services for Charles M. Gray will be conducted Saturday
afternoon, the cortege leaving the home at 208 Jackson street, Hollidaysburg,
at 2 o'clock for McKee, where services will be conducted by the pastor, Rev.
W.S. Rose, at 2.30 o'clock.  Interment will be made in the Vicksburg cemetery.

Funeral notice hand-dated 12/17
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 10, p. 76 (1938)

ANDREW LOCKARD

Died at the home of a sister, Mrs. Nora Hetrick, 1820 Third avenue, at 3.20
o'clock Saturday afternoon after an extended illness.  He was born in Altoona
on Oct. 1, 1877, a son of Peter and Catherine Lockard.  Surviving are two
brothers and two sisters, Crist of Cumberland, Md., James, Mrs. Mary Kolley
and Mrs. Hetrick of the city.  Mr. Lockard was a member of Mount Carmel
Catholic church.  The body may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary.

Obituary hand-dated 6/11
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 10, p. 224 (1938)

LOCKARD - The funeral of Andrew Lockard of 1820 Third avenue will be held
Tuesday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in Mt. Carmel church. 
Interment in Calvary cemetery.  The body may be viewed at the Stevens
mortuary.

Funeral notice hand-dated 6/14
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 10, p. 224 (1938)

CHARLES M. LATTERNER

A former resident of Altoona, died at 5.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon in a
Chicago hospital.  He was born in Carrolltown on Oct. 16, 1854, a son of
Michael and Catherine Latterner, but had resided in Chicago for more than
forty-five years, going there from Altoona.  Mr. Latterner was engaged in the
clothing business.  His wife preceded him in death and he is survived only by
nieces and nephews, several of whom reside in Altoona.  The body will be
brought to Altoona and may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary after noon
tomorrow.

Obituary hand-dated 5/11
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 10, p. 224 (1938)

MRS. AUGUSTA LOTZ

Of 1209 Twenty-fifth avenue, widow of Ellis A. Lotz who died Nov. 10 of
injuries suffered in an automobile accident on the Dysart road, died at her
home at 1.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon after three months' illness.  She
was born on Sept. 6, 1882, at Alfeld, Hanover, Germany, a daughter of John F.
and Hermina Borman, and came with her parents to this country when but 1 year
old, the family locating at New Holland.  On June 14, 1904, she married Mr.
Lotz at Columbia.  Surviving are three sons and one daughter, Given M. and
Dalton E. Lotz, at home, Carl A. of Shillington and Mrs. Annetta E. Cromer of
Johnstown; three grandchildren, one sister and one brother, Mrs. Anna Bohn of
Lancaster and Friedrich Borman of Elizabethtown.  Mrs. Lotz was a member of
the Grace Lutheran church, the Catherine Von Bora Bible class and the Ladies'
Missionary society.  Friends will be received at the Lafferty funeral home
after 6 o'clock this evening.

Obituary hand-dated 11/25
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 10, p. 224 (1938)

LOTZ - Funeral services for Mrs. Augusta (Borman) Lotz of 1209 Twenty-fifth
avenue will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Lafferty funeral
home.  Interment in Grandview cemetery.  Friends will be received at the
Lafferty funeral home after 6 o'clock this evening.

Funeral notice hand-dated 11/28
Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 10, p. 224 (1938)