Obits: File 9 - Miscellaneous Obituaries 1937-1939: Archie Claar Obituary Collection, mostly Blair Co, PA 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 Baker, Frank I, 2/22/1938 Baker, John J., 9/15/1937 Banik, Stephen, 1/31/1898 Barto, Richard Lester, 10/31/1938 Beck, David Howard, 8/5/1937 Beck, Maggie Perdew, 11/17/1938 Beckman, George R, 12/28/1937 Behel, Angeline Fortney, 11/22/1938 Berger, Lillian (Mrs.), 3/19/1937 Betts, Francis R., 3/15/1938 Bliss, Eugene Joseph, 6/5/1937 Bloom, Sarah Evans, 8/11/1938 Bodner, Mike, 1/25/1938 Bolger, Samuel Phillips, 10/27/1937 Boltz, Caroline Weidman, 12/18/1939 Bolvin, Harry L., 11/20/1937 Bonini, Mary Ray, 8/15/1938 Booher, Caroline, 12/30/1937 Booth, John B., 8/6/1937 Border, William R., 11/1/1937 Breon, Emma Bryan, 8/28/1937 Brown, John S., 12/19/1938 Brown, Rebecca Hunt, 1/21/1938 Brubacker, Samuel James, 11/25/1938 Brumbaugh, Allen Irvin, 11/18/1937 Burk, William, 12/9/1938 Burket, Stewart, 10/20/1938 Butler, Electa M., 8/11/1938 Butler, Lena Hahman, 3/29/1938 Carter, Anna Russell Molson, 3/28/1937 Coder, Rose, 6/30/1937 Coder, Thomas W., 6/30/1937 Conley, James, 5/22/1937 Conrad, Daniel Thomas, 7/13/1937 Conrad, Ellen Kaylor, 1937 Corman, Charles F., 12/30/1937 Cox, Frank, 12/18/1937 Crawford, George, 12/10/1937 Culbertson, William John, 8/10/1937 Cunningham, Emma (Mrs.), 10/10/1937 Hall, Angeline Donohue, 9/30/1937 Hooper, John W., 9/24/1937 Hughes, William D, 11/18/1937 Sams, Mary Ann Stayer, 8/3/1937 Scheeline, Simon, 9/11/1937 Schmeltzer, George , 5/9/1937 Seece, Sarah Irene Ripple, 11/10/1937 Shaw, Conda Grubb, 11/9/1937 Simpson, Capitola G. Imler, 8/1/1937 Smith, Amanda Hensel, 3/20/1937 Smith, David R., 8/15/1937 Smith, Joseph H., 3/11/1937 Smith, Magdelyn, 9/15/1937 Snelson, Charles, 9/12/1937 Stambaugh, Leona Jane Imler, 8/15/1937 Starr, Frank Jr., 5/24/1937 Steel, Edith Arlene, 3/6/1937 Stiffler, Esther Hughs, 7/17/1937 Watkins, Carrie (Mrs.), 3/20/1937 Weiss, Mary O'Brien, 10/4/1937 Wike, Magdalene Roffe, 9/22/1937 Wyles, Wilmer Harris, 10/23/1937 JOHN B. BOOTH John B. Booth, of Jefferson and Morgan streets, Mount Union, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Guy Clark, at State College, Centre county, on Friday afternoon, August 6, 1937, at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. Booth had been in failing health for several years. Several weeks ago he and his wife went to the home of their daughter for a visit and his condition during the past two weeks has grown steadily worse. He was a son of the late Harrison Booth of Springfield township, and all his life had been spent in this county. Funeral services will be held at the home of his daughter at State College on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and interment will be made at Pine Hall cemetery at State College. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 29 (1937) STEEL WORKER IS FATALLY INJURED John J. Baker, Aged 42, of 2729 Washington Avenue, Dies After Being Struck by Steel Girder. John J. Baker, aged 42, a steel worker residing at 2729 Washington avenue, was fatally injured at 9 o'clock this morning when struck by a heavy steel girder being placed in the new theatre building at 1116 Eleventh avenue. He died while being taken to the Altoona hospital. Baker was among a number of employes of the Moyer Brothers construction company engaged in hauling up into place a huge I beam weighing three and a half tons. The victim was standing along side the east wall assisting in guiding the heavy steel piece into place when it fouled against the wall and the hoisting cable broke. The man was struck on the right side of the head by the edge of the beam and suffered a severe fracture of the skull. The accident happened just a few minutes before 9 o'clock. The hospital ambulance was summoned but Baker expired of his injuries before reaching the institution. Witnesses to the accident said that the man was first struck by the beam and was thrown from his position on the wall to the basement of the building, approximately ten feet below. An examination by physicians at the hospital revealed, in addition to the skull fracture, a possible broken right leg received in falling to the floor below. Coroner C. C. Rothrock of this city was summoned and is making an investigation of the fatality. Baker had been engaged in the structural steel work for the past six weeks. He previously had operated a gasoline service station on Washington avenue near Twenty-seventh street. He was a native of Huntingdon county and is survived by six sisters as follows: Mrs. W. L. Cromer, Juniata Gap, Mrs. John Evans, Weyers Cave, Va.; Mrs. Frank Madden, Maddenville, Pa.; Mrs. Howard Everhart, Wood, Pa.; Mrs. Elsie Bloom, Tyrone; Mrs. Ray Hileman, Altoona. Obituary hand-dated 9/15/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 29 MRS. EMMA BREON Mrs. Emma Breon, wife of Hebrew Breon, died at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Breon, at Petersburg, on Saturday evening, August 28, 1937 at 6 o'clock p.m. She had been in failing health for some time. She was the daughter of Daniel and Martha (Bryan) Bryan, and was born on February 14, 1881 in Petersburg and was aged at the time of death 50 years, 6 months and 14 days. Mrs. Breon spent her entire life in Petersburg, and she was a highly respected resident. She was a member of the Petersburg Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Breon is survived by her husband, one son, Paul Miles, of Tyrone, and the following sisters: Mrs. Al Friedly, of Bellwood, Nebr., Mrs. Ellen Eckert, of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Molly Bryan,of Petersburg; Mrs. Clayton Breon, of Petersburg. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., at the Methodist church, conducted by the Rev. Diehl. Burial will be made in the Cedar Grove cemetery. The body may be viewed any time after Monday afternoon at the home. Temple's service. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 29 (1937) HARRY L. BOLVIN, 10-month-old son of Louis and Emma (Kabler) Bolvin, died of lobar pneumonia at 11:30 o'clock Saturday night at the parental home on Johnstown R.D. 1. Besides his parents he leaves these brothers and sisters: Anthony, Robert, James, Dorothy, Leona, Rose, Hart and Grace Bolvin, at home. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock this morning at the parental home by Rev. Father Charles White, rector of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery, Geistown, under the direction of Fred Geisel. Dale Mortician. Obituary hand dated 11/20/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 29 SAMUEL PHILLIPS BOLGER Of 1107 Nineteenth avenue, veteran of the Pennsylvania Railroad company service in the Altoona works died at his home at 10.30 o'clock this morning after an extended illness. He was born in Martinsburg on Jan. 31, 1855, a son of David and Nancy (Hoover) Bolger, and came to Altoona as a young man entering the railroad company service. After a few months in the city he returned to Martinsburg and there learned the carpentry trade, working for a time then in Martinsburg before returning to Altoona and entering the passenger car shop of the railroad company. On July 1, 1921, Mr. Bolger retired from the railroad company service with a record of more than forty-six years' employment. For a number of years following his retirement from the shops he served as elevator operator in the Myers building. Mr. Bolger married Miss Retta Baker on July 22, 1885. Surviving are his wife and one son, Edwin of Denver, Colo. He was a lifelong member of Christ Evangelical and Reformed church having served as an officer of the congregation some years ago. The body may be viewed at the Tobias & Laughlin funeral home. Obituary hand-dated 10/27/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 29 MRS. LILLIAN BERGER Wife of Morris Berger, of 1813 Eleventh avenue, died at 9.25 o'clock yesterday morning after having been ill for some time. Surviving are her husband, one son and one daughter, Irvin, Howard and Anita; her father, Joseph Levenson; two brothers and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Freeman and Samuel Levenson, all of the city. Miss Jennie Levenson of Pittsburgh and Michael Levenson of Washington, D. C. The body may be viewed at the Lafferty funeral home. BERGER-Funeral services for the late Mrs. Lillian Berger of 1813 11th Ave. will be conducted by Rabbi Henry R. Goldberger of the Agudath Achim Synagogue, services will be held at Lafferty funeral home on Sunday, March 21, at 11 a.m. Interment following in Agudath Achim cemetery. Friends are being received at the home. Obituary hand-dated 3/19/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 29 EUGENE JOSEPH BLISS Of 1315 Fourteenth avenue, died at 5.12 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Altoona hospital where he was admitted on May 26. Several weeks earlier he was admitted to a Chicago hospital suffering from a head wound, reported to have been self-inflicted. He was born in Philadelphia on Dec. 27, 1912, a son of George A. and Alice D. (Ward) Bliss. Surviving are his parents, three brothers and two sisters, Frederick Bliss of Seaside, N. J., George W. and Stanley Bliss and Mrs. Ralph Adams, all of the city, and Miss Mary M. Bliss of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The body may be viewed at the Jones funeral home. BLISS-Funeral services for the late Eugene Joseph Bliss, of 1315 Fourteenth avenue will be held at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament with requiem mass on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment following at Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the E. W. Jones funeral home. Obituary hand-dated 6/5/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 29 WILLIAM R. BORDER William Ross Border died suddenly Nov. 1 about 10 o'clock, just after returning from the Mummers parade. He had been accompanied by his daughter, Miss Ethel, and complained of a sudden pain. She summoned a physician immediately but death occurred in a few minutes. Mr. Border was born in Bedford July 18, 1869, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Border, and like his father, followed the trade of watch and clock repairing, etc., many years a familiar figure in our town. He was married to Carrie Imler, who survives, together with two daughters, and two sons: Ethel, Edgar and William at home and Marguerite, a teacher in Chambersburg. He had recently recovered from an attack of pleurisy and was able to be out, having been busy repairing a gun earlier in the evening. "Billy" had many friends here, who will miss him greatly. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the Lutheran Church by Rev. George I. Melhorn and interment made in the Bedford cemetery in charge of Mortician Fred C. Pate and Son. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 34 (1937) ALLEN IRVIN BRUMBAUGH, JR. Son of Mrs. Daisy Brumbaugh of 2023 Eighth avenue, died Thursday night in the Blair Memorial hospital, Huntingdon, to which he was admitted from CCC camp No. 112, in Huntingdon county, where he had been located. He was born in the city on Aug 2, 1919, a son of Allen and Daisy (Mauk) Brumbaugh. Surviving are his mother and three sisters, Mrs. John B. Irvin, Mrs. George H. Cunningham and Mrs. Kenneth W. Burke, all of the city. He was a member of the Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren and of the Invictus Bible class. The body may be viewed at the home after 4 o'clock this afternoon. Obituary hand-dated 11/18/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 34 DAVID HOWARD BECK Of Donnertown, near Leamersville, died at 5 o'clock Friday evening at his home. He had been ill for some time. He was born April 19, 1872, at Warriors Mark, a son of Reuben and Mary Beck, deceased. Mr. Beck was employed for many years as an officer at the refractories plant at Claysburg. He was a member of the P. O. S. of A. and of the Brethren church of Leamersville. Surviving are his wife, who was Miss Susie Sell, and the following children; Cyranius, Howard, Clifford, Floyd and Gladys. One son, Edwin, preceded him in death. One brother, John Beck of Warriors Mark also survives. Obituary hand dated 8/5/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 34 WILLIAM J. CULBERTSON William John Culbertson passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 10, 1937, at 10:30 o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. Stewart Linton, 810 Mifflin street. Death was due to a heart attack. Mr. Culbertson had been ailing since Jan. 4, 1937, since which time he had been unable to continue his work with the Pennsylvania Railroad company. William J. Culbertson was a son of William Wilson Culbertson and Sarah (Brindle) Culbertson, and was born in Huntingdon August 8, 1881. He was aged at the time of death 56 years and 2 days. Practically all his life was spent in Huntingdon, where he was widely known and held in high esteem by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. By occupation he was a tinner, and for thirty years had been employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company in that capacity. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to the Shrine in Altoona and the Consistory in Harrisburg. He was also a member of Lodge No. 22 Loyal Order of Moose of Huntingdon. He was very active in fire department circles, and served a term as fire chief of Huntingdon borough. He was instrumental in Fire Company No. 1 securing its first piece of motorized fire fighting equipment. Surviving are his sister, Mrs. Stewart Linton, 810 Mifflin street, with whom he made his home, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Brown's funeral home on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will take place in Riverview cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 82 (1937) MRS. ELLEN CONRAD DIES CARROLLTOWN, Dec. 4.- Mrs. Ellen Conrad, widow of Augustine Conrad, who was a veteran of the Civil war, died at her home in East Carroll township Thursday evening. The deceased has been ill for some time. Her parents were Michael and Ellen (Wertz) Kaylor, long deceased. Surviving are two children, Walter Conrad, at whose home she died, and Mrs. Aaron Eckenrode of Johnstown; one brother, George Kaylor of Connellsville, and twelve grandchildren. Mrs. Conrad was a member of St. Benedict's Catholic church. Carrolltown, and of the Altar and Rosary societies of that church. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 82 (1937) DANIEL THOMAS CONRAD, infant son of Emanual and Dorothy Virginia (Burkey) Conrad, died this morning at 7 o'clock at the home, 242 Columbus avenue, Cresson. Surviving are the parents and these grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Guy Burkey and Mrs. Mary Conrad, all of Cresson. Obituary hand-dated 7/13/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 82 MRS. EMMA CUNNINGHAM Widow of Robert N. Cunningham and aunt of Mrs. M. M. Morrow of the city, died this week at her home in La Moure, N. D. The body will arrive in Altoona late Wednesday night and may be viewed at the Lafferty funeral home for a short time early Thursday morning. Obituary hand-dated 10/10/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 82 CUNNINGHAM - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Cunningham of La Moure, N. D. will be held at the Lafferty funeral home at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Interment at Alexandria. The body may be viewed at the Lafferty funeral home Thursday morning until the hour of the services. Funeral Notice hand-dated 10/14/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 82 CHARLES F. CORMAN CHARLES F. CORMAN, 51, engineer for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, died of a heart attack at 6 o'clock Thursday evening at his home, 212 Spruce Street, Cresson. A native of Centre County, Mr. Corman was born June 10, 1886, a son of Harry Corman, deceased, and Mrs. Lydia (Rockey) Corman of Cresson. He had been in the employ of the railroad company for several years. In addition to his mother, Mr. Corman leaves a widow Mrs. Anna Corman, and a sister, Mrs. Frank Schwatter, Cresson. His church affiliations were with the Methodist Episcopal Church, Cresson. He was a member of Cresson Lodge No. 720, I. O. O. F. and the Pennyslvania Railroad Association. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Corman home by Rev. G. E. Mainquist, Methodist minister of Cresson, with interment in Alto Rest Cemetery Altoona, under the direction of Conrad Bros. Cresson Morticians. Obituary hand-dated 12/30/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 84 2 MIFFLIN PEOPLE KILLED IN CRASH Lewistown, Pa., June 30. - Thomas W. Coder, 28, and his cousin, Rose Coder, 24, both of Mifflin, were killed and two others were injured today in a crash involving a milk truck and a parked truck loaded with 10 1/2 tons of steel. Coder died of a skull fracture and broken neck. The Coder woman succumbed in Lewistown hospital from a broken neck. Mary Coder, 26, the victim's sister, suffered severe body lacerations and Robert Bergstresser, 21, Port Royal, suffered lacerations and contusions. They were riding in the milk truck, it was said. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 84 (1937) JAMES CONLEY James Conley passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl Oakes of Riddlesburg, on Saturday evening, May 22, 1937 at 6 o'clock. Death was due to a complication of Diseases. He was born in Scotland on December 17, 1849, a son of Mr and Mrs. Peter Conley, both deceased. At the time of death Mr. Conley was aged 87 years, 3 months and 5 days. Three daughters, Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. Carl Oakes and Mrs. Raymond Hamm, all of Riddlesburg, are left to mourn his passing. He was married to Susan Grace, of Hopewell township in 1885. She preceded him in death four years ago. Funeral services will be held at the Oakes home at Riddlesburg on Tuesday morning, May 25, 1937, at 10 o'clock, with the Rev. Lawson of Dudley officiating. Interment will be made in the Hopewell cemetery. Huff's funeral service. Obituary not hand dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 84 (1937) FRANK COX A former resident of Altoona, died suddenly at 10.20 o'clock Saturday night at his home, 749 Mary street, McKees Rocks. He was the last surviving member of his family. Funeral services were held this morning at McKees Rocks and the body brought to Altoona, interment being made in St. John's cemetery late this morning. Obituary hand-dated 12/18/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 84 MRS. ANNA RUSSELL CARTER Of 1807 1/2 Twentieth avenue died at her home at 3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon after an extended illness. She was born in Mifflin on Oct. 29, 1867, a daughter of Cumons and Mary Molson, and had resided in Altoona for the past twenty-five years. Surviving are the following children: Hugh of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Louise Beal of Muse, David of Pittsburgh, William, Percy, Albert, Alice and Mrs. Margaret Powell, all of the city. Mrs. Carter was a member of the Sixteenth Street A. M. E. church and of the Household of Ruth No. 696. The body may be viewed at the home. Obituary hand dated 3/28/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 84 GEORGE CRAWFORD George Crawford, a native of Bedford County, died Dec. 10 at his home near Cumberland, aged 72. He is survived by his wife, who was Mary Norris, and four children. Interment Sunday in the cemetery at Piney Grove M. E. Church Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 84 DR. WILLIAM D. HUGHES Dr. William D. Hughes, a native of Bedford County, for many years a prominent citizen of Blair County, and practicing dentist, died suddenly at his residence in Hollidaysburg about 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18. He had been in failing health for some time. Local relatives attended the funeral, which was held Monday morning in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg, and interment made in the new cemetery. Deceased was born near Schellsburg on Dec. 4, 1864, a son of John J. and Catherine (Dallard) Hughes. He taught for three terms and then entered the Philadelphia Dental College, now Temple U. Dental School, from which he was graduated in 1887, remaining as a teacher two years. June 19, 1891, he was united in marriage with Miss Clara Scott Allen of Philadelphia and practiced there for some time, locating in Hollidaysburg thirty years ago. He was an expert horseman and known as a great lover of horses. Besides his wife, he leaves two children, William D. of Charleroi and Rose, at home; also, two granddaughters (children of a deceased daughter), Mildred Whitaker, at home, and Mabel, a nurse of Pittsburgh; and two sisters, Mrs. John T. Miller of Philadelphia and Mrs. James H. McCole of Tilden, Nebr. The late Frank and Patrick Hughes of this place were brothers. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 175 (1937) HUGHES - The funeral of Dr. Wiliam D. Hughes of 511 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg, will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Mary's Catholic church. Interment in the near St. Mary's cemetery. The body can be viewed at the family home. Funeral notice hand-dated 11/22/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 175 MRS. ANGELINE HALL Widow of Peter Hall, died at 6.15 o'clock last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charity Biter at Loretto. She was one of the oldest residents in Cambria county and was born Jan. 10, 1850, a daughter of Patrick and Eliza Donohue. Surviving are four children, Mrs. Mary Ackers of Altoona, Mrs. Charity Biter of Loretto, Patrick Hall of Gallitzin and Albert Hall of Pittsburgh. One brother, Patrick Donohue of Sharon, O., also survives together with twenty-two grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Michael's church of Loretto. Obituary hand-dated 9/30/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 175 JOHN W. HOOPER John W. Hooper, an aged and highly respected citizen of Mapleton died at his home in that place, Friday morning, September 24, at 5:35 o'clock, after an illness of several years duration, death being due to complications. He was a son of Jacob Hooper and Susannah Weight Hooper, (deceased) and was born at Lucy Furnace, March 1, 1859, hence was aged 78 years, 6 month and 23 days. Practically his entire life was spent in Mapleton. He was an active member of the United Brethren church of Mapleton and always attended when health would permit, he being a librarian in the Sunday School for a number of years. He was also a member of Washington Camp, No. 59, Patriotic Order Sons of America, of Mapleton, and Mapleton Lodge, No. 468 Independent Order of Odd Fellows. On September 28, 1886 he was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Ann Curry of Mapleton, who survives with two sons and one daughter, William H. Hooper, and Mrs. Mary Coder of Mapleton, and Ernest Hooper of Altoona, and Mrs. Freeda Briggs, reared since childhood of West Elizabeth, Pa. Also surviving is one brother G. Harry Hooper of Mapleton, 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Short services will be held at his late home at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon, after which the body will be taken to the United Brethren church where services will be held at 2:30 o'clock, in charge of his pastor, Rev. J. J. Thompson. Interment in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Mapleton. Green's Funeral Service. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 7, p. 175 (1937) MRS. MARY A. SAMS Mrs. Mary Ann Sams, widow of W. Scott Sams, died August 3 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. G. Hanks, Everett, residing there since the death of her husband on March 17, 1907. Funeral services will be held at 2.30 p.m. tomorrow at the Dr. Hanks home, Rev. E. P. Windman officiating. Interment in the Everett cemetery under the direction of M. J. Maust, funeral director. Deceased was a daughter of Jacob and Eliza (Armstrong) Stayer and was born July 15, 1853, in Hopewell Township. She is survived by two children, Mrs. Hanks and Joseph Sams, both of Everett. Also, a brother, Rev. David A Stayer of Yellow Creek. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 125 (1937) CHARLES SNELSON Philip J. Snelson received word Monday night of the death of his brother, Charles Snelson of Clairton, at the Old Soldiers' Home in Washington, D. C., where he had been for the past three years. Accompanied by Justice John R. Dull, Mr. Snelson went to Washington Tuesday and made arrangements for the shipment of the body to his former home in Asheville, N. C. Mr. Snelson's wife died about five years ago and he is survived by one son, Charles Snelson of this place, who made his home with his uncle since that time. Mr. Snelson was a World War veteran and was aged about 50 years. Obituary hand-dated 9/12/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 125 CAPITOLA G. SIMPSON Daughter of George R. Imler and Maria Ake Imler, deceased, died at her home in Pittsburgh on Aug 1. She is survived by one daughter, Pauline, of Pittsburgh, and one son, Clyde, of Bellefonte, also the following sisters and brothers: Ada I. Stern of Wilkinsburg, Myra E. Richards of Woodbury, Josephine Fagley of Youngstown, O., Margaret Gray, of Pittsburgh, Robert L. Imler of Tulsa, Okla., Dr. Harper G. Imler of Los Angeles, Calif., Grover C. Imler of Seminole, Okla., and Dr. Canning Imler of Willow Grove. Services were conducted by Rev. Ralph W. Meckley of the Lutheran church at Woodbury. Interment was made in Dry Hill cemetery beside her husband, Banks M. Simpson on Tuesday. Obituary hand-dated 8/1/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 125 MAGDELYN SMITH Magdelyn Smith, 17-year-old daughter of Harry Smith of Jennerstown, died in the Community Hospital, Somerset, Sept. 15. Her mother died July 29. Besides her father, she leaves four sisters and brothers. The remains were taken to Hyndman Saturday, where services were held in the Evangelical Church at 10.30 a.m. and interment made in the Hyndman cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 125 (1937) SIMON SCHEELINE CALLED BY DEATH Simon Scheeline, one of the best known men in Altoona, engaged during all the years of his active life in the clothing business, died at a local hospital at 9 o'clock this morning of a complication of ailments after an illness of several years' duration. Mr. Sheeline was born at Woodbury on Oct. 21, 1861, a son of Alexander and Julia (Goldschmidt) Scheeline. The family moved to Altoona in 1873. He was educated in the public schools at Woodbury and in Altoona and when he had completed his education he entered his father's store in which he was for years a partner. In 1907 Mr. Scheeline became one of the organizers of the Westfall company and he was manager until his retirement in 1916 when his health began to fail and he had since lived retired. It is a coincident that Mr. Scheeline should died on the very day the Westfall company is conducting its opening after rebuilding following the fire which practically destroyed the structure last January. Mr. Scheeline was never married. He is survived by two brothers and one sister, Joseph Scheeline, retired merchant, Attorney Isaiah Scheeline and Mrs. Dean E. Dreifus, all of this city. There are also two nephews and a niece, Isaiah Scheeline, jr., Roy Scheeline and Mrs. Dorothy Wolf, the latter of Bellair, M. D. Mr. Scheeline was a member of Temple Beth Israel, Altoona lodge No. 102, B. P. O. Elks, which he joined immediately after the closing of the original charter, and the Fraternal Mystic circle. Obituary hand-dated 9/11/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 125 MRS. LEONIA JANE (IMLER) STAMBAUGH Wife of Calvin Stambaugh, died at her home in St. Clairsville at 8.45 o'clock Sunday morning. She had been ill for some years. She was 73 years, 8 months and 7 days old and was united in marriage with Mr. Stambaugh on Jan. 20, 1889. She was a daughter of John and Mary (Bowers) Imler, both deceased. Her husband survives, along with one daughter, Mrs. Lillie M. Fickes of St. Clairsville; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She also leaves one brother, David Imler of Bettsville, O., and the following half-brothers and half-sisters: Harry Imler of Helena, O., Martin Imler of Bloomsville, O., William Imler of Mansfield, O., Elmer Imler of Frankstown, Charles Imler, Mrs. Amanda Deftbaugh and Mrs. Etta Ickes, all of Osterburg, and Mrs. Hattie Ellison of Altoona. Mrs. Stambaugh was a member of the Lutheran church. Obituary hand-dated 8/15/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 125 D. R. SMITH David R. Smith of Johnstown died suddenly Aug. 18 of a stroke. He was born in Wolfsburg Oct. 14, 1866, a son of Miles and Hannah (McMillen) Smith. He was twice married, his first wife, Mrs. Fannie Smith, died in 1900. His second wife, Mrs. Mary (Ream) Smith survives, and three step-children. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2.30 at the home, Rev. E. M. Detwiler of Everett, being assisted by Rev. Tobias F. Henry of Johnstown, and interment made in the Grand View cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 125 (1937) YOUNG WOMAN DIES ON STREET Mrs. Sarah Irene Seece of Ogletown Suffers Heart Attack at Windber Collapsing while walking along Graham Avenue, Windber, yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Sarah Irene (Ripple) Seece, 25, of Ogletown was taken to Windber Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival at 1.30 o'clock. Hospital attendants said death resulted from a heart attack. Somerset County Coroner W. J. Logue, after viewing the body, corroborated the physician's statement as to the cause of death and said an inquest would not be necessary. Mrs. Seece was said to have appeared in good health when she left her home about 9 o'clock yesterday morning. A native of Bedford County, she was born near Ogletown, August 12, 1912, a daughter of Charles and Myrtle (Gross) Ripple. Besides her parents she leaves her husband, Reuben Seece and three children, Myrtle, John and Reuben, jr., at home. Mrs. Seece was a sister of Charles Ripple, Rockwood; Richard Ripple, Somerset County; Carl Ripple, Central City; Mrs. Robert Hall, Huntingdon County, and Marion Ripple, Robertsdale. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Ogletown Lutheran Church by Rev. Kulp, pastor. Burial in the church cemetery will be directed by Vernon Geisel, Alum Bank mortician. Obituary hand-dated 11/10/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 150 GEORGE SCHMELTZER Of 2305 Fifth avenue, died at his home at 11 o'clock Saturday morning. He was born in the city on Sept. 15, 1908, a son of George and Rosella Schmeltzer. Surviving are his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Rose Russo of Montclair, N. J., Mrs. Angeline Green of Cleveland, O., Mrs. Mary Hatch, Catherine, Josephine, Regina, John, Joseph and Albert, all of the city, and William of Hawaii. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church. The body may be viewed at the home. Obituary hand-dated 5/9/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 150 SCHMELTZER - The funeral of George Schmeltzer of 2305 5th Ave. will be held Tuesday morning in St. Mary's Catholic church, with requiem mass at 9 o'clock, interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home. Funeral Notice hand-dated 5/11/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 150 JOSEPH H. SMITH Joseph H. Smith, cattle dealer of Huntingdon County, was found dead in his car March 11 a half mile from his home. Besides his wife, he is survived by a brother and three sisters, one of whom is Mrs. J. O. Smith of Everett. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Huntingdon and interment made in the Baptist cemetery near Calvin. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 150 (1937) MRS. AMANDA SMITH Mrs. Amanda (Hensel) Smith, widow of Christian Smith, aged 84, died March 20 at Meyersdale at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Mull. Interment at that place on Wednesday. Nine children survive, among them being Irvin J. Smith of Bedford. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 150 (1937) MRS. CONDA SHAW Funeral services for Mrs. Conda Shaw of Everett will be held at 1.30 p.m. today in the Rock Hill Christian Church, Rev. Lewis Duvall officiating. Interment in charge of Mortician M. J. Maust in the cemetery adjoining. Mrs. Ettie Shaw passed away Nov. 9 at her home in Everett after a long illness. She was a daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth (Mearkle) Grubb and was born in Monroe Township on Sept. 17, 1878. Besides her husband, Conda Shaw, she leaves three children: Mrs. Florence Edwards and Lloyd Shaw, Everett, and Mrs. Nellie Morris of Clearville. Also one brother and four sisters, George Grubb, Mrs. Emma Ward, Mrs. Esther Collins and Mrs. Jennie Diehl, all of Clearville, and Mrs. Rhoda Deshong of Rt. 1, Everett. She was a member of the Christian Church. Obituary hand dated 11/12/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 150 FRANK STARR, Jr. Frank Starr, Jr., of Rockhill Furnace, passed away at the J. C. Blair Memorial hospital, on Monday evening, May 24, 1937, at 9:15 o'clock. Death was due to a complication of diseases. He was born at Orbisonia on September 6, 1913 a son of Frank and Elizabeth (Lane) Starr. At the time of death he was aged 23 years, 8 months and 18 days. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Starr, Sr., are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Margaret Gutshall, of Orbisonia, Mrs. Ruth Wilson, of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Edith Derry, of New Kensington, Mrs. Belle Grissinger, of Allenport, Wilmer and James Starr, of Rockhill Furnace. Funeral services will be held at the Starr home in Rockhill Furnace on Thursday afternoon, May 27, 1937, at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Mr. McCahan, pastor of the Orbisonia M. E. Church, officiating. Interment will be made at the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Reibart's funeral service. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 150 (1937) DEATH OF A CHILD Edith Arlene Steel, daughter of Chester and Margaret Russell Steel, died at the home near Martinsburg Sunday night at 10.40 o'clock, death being attributed to scarlet fever and complications. She was born on May 20, 1936. Surviving are the parents and one sister, Nellie Jane, and one brother, Harold, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Steel. Private funeral services will be conducted at the home tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in charge of the family pastor, Rev. Victor Steinberg, assisted by Rev. A. R. Coffman. Interment will be made in the Martinsburg Fairview cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 3/6/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 150 MRS. ESTHER (HUGHS) STIFFLER Wife of William Stiffler of Dysart, died at the Altoona hospital this morning 1t 6.22 o'clock, death being attributed to a complication of ailments following a short illness. She was a daughter of John C. and Emily (Brown) Hughs of Mineral Point and was born on Jan. 1, 1904. Surviving are the parents, the husband and one brother, William Hughs of Dysart, and one sister, Mrs. Hazel Marlett of Altoona. Obituary hand-dated 7/17/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 150 EXPIRES (Picture) MRS.MAGDALENE ROFFE WIKE PROMINENT WOMAN CALLED BY DEATH Mrs. Magdalene (Roffe) Wike, widow of David R. Wike, once prominently identified with the business, civic and religious life of Roaring Spring, died at her home, 214 East Main street, last night at 8.30 o'clock. Death was attributed to apoplexy although her health had been impaired for several years. Mrs. Wike was born at Mill Hall, Centre county, on Jan. 12, 1861, a daughter of George D. and Frances (Kessinger) Roffe, and was united in marriage with Mr. Wike on April 27, 1887, the ceremony being performed at the parsonage of the First Lutheran church in Altoona by Rev. E. D. Weigle. Her husband was prominently identified with the paper industry in Blair county and was a partner in the D. M. Bare Paper company in Roaring Spring, was a member of the firm of the Roaring Spring Blank Book company and helped to erect the Tyrone Paper mill. Mrs. Wike took a leading part in the civic and religious life of the town and was one of the founders of the Nason Hospital as well and served the organization as president for some time. She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal church at Lock Haven but while a resident of Roaring Spring was active in the Methodist church, which she attended regularly and in which she organized the Ladies Aid society. She was a charter member of the Roaring Spring chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Ladies' Hospital association and of the Roaring Spring Legion auxiliary, being the first president of each of these organizations. Mr. and Mrs. Wike took up their residence in Roaring Spring immediately after their marriage. Mr. Wike died there on July 1, 1910. Mrs. Wike was one of a family of eight children and hers is the third death in the past year, a brother and sister having died five days apart last November. Surviving are one son, Jesse Roffe Wike of Philadelphia, two grandchildren, Jesse Roffe Wike, jr., and Jean Barr Wike, both of Philadelphia, and one sister, Mrs. Frances Peters of Mill Hall. Mrs. Wike's father came to Mill Hall early in life from England. The daughter was educated in the public schools there and at the Salona Young Ladies' academy at Salona, Pa. She was particularly interested in young people and took an active part in every movement for the welfare of the youth of her adopted town. Friends are being received at the home. Obituary hand-dated 9/22/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 186 WIKE - Funeral services for Mrs. Magdalene (Roffe) Wike will be conducted at the home at 214 E. Main St., Roaring Spring, Saturday morning at 10.30 o'clock in charge of by Rev. W. W. Banks, pastor of the Trinity Methodist church. Interment will be made in the Greenlawn cemetery. Friends are being received at the home where the body may be viewed. Funeral notice hand-dated 9/25/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 186 MRS. MARY WEISS Widow of Gilbert H. Weiss, died at her home, 1703 Eleventh avenue at 9.45 o'clock yesterday morning after an extended illness. She was born in the city on Dec. 14, 1874, a daughter of James and Frances O'Brien. Her husband died eleven years ago. Surviving are her mother, five sisters and one brother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hyland, Mrs. A. G. Sellers and Mrs. T. A. Beam, all of the city, Mrs. Adam Duval and Mrs. Clyde Springer of Pittsburgh and John T. O'Brien of the city. Mrs. Weiss was a member of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The body may be viewed at the home of the sister, Mrs. A. G. Sellers, 2517 Broad avenue. Obituary hand-dated 10/4/1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 186 MRS. HARRY WATKINS The following morning, March 20, Mrs. Carrie Watkins, wife of Harry Watkins of Johnstown, passed away, having been ill for several months but confined to the hospital two weeks where she underwent an operation. Born in Alum Bank on April 12, 1880, she was married to Harry Watkins on June 14, 1906. Eight children were born to them, five of whom survive, Genevieve, wife of Ross Burkett of Bedford; Ford Watkins of Johnstown and Henry, Charles and Helen, at home. They removed to Johnstown two years ago. Her husband and brother also survive. The remains were brought to the home of her late father in Alum Bank where funeral services were conducted by Revs. Petrea and Kaufman Tuesday afternoon and interment made. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 186 (1937) W. H. WYLES Wilmer Harris Wyles of Curryville, died Oct 23 at his home at the age of 24 years. He was born at Woodbury, a son of Elmer and Iva Wyles, and was graduated from the Morrison's Cove High School in 1932 and had been employed in Curryville. Besides his parents, three sisters and a brother survive-Mrs. Freda Hollinger, Betty, Evelyn and Clem Wyles, all of Woodbury. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Curryville Church of the Brethren. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 8, p. 186 (1937) FRANK I. BAKER Frank I. Baker, born in Everett 60 years ago and employed by the Earlston Furnace Company, died Feb. 22 in Cleveland, O., to which place he moved 25 years ago. Besides his wife, who was Rebecca Stuckey of Everett, he leaves a son, Robert. The remains will be brought to the home of Clayton Karns at Everett, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow by Rev. Windman. Interment at that place. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 30 (1938) MRS. MAGGIE BECK Mrs. Maggie Beck, aged 67, died at Chaneysville Nov. 17. A daughter of Aaron K. and Laura Perdew, she was married to Orion Beck in 1889. These children survive: J. A. of Cumberland, V. P. of Akron, O.; F. D., L. H., H. E., and Mrs. Mary Swartzwelder of Chaneysville. Also, a brother, A. K. of that place. Interment was made last Saturday at Chaneysville, Rev. Twigg officiating. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 30 (1938) MRS. W. D. BEHEL Mrs. Angeline Fortney Behel, wife of W. D. Behel, died at her home in Blairs Mills, Pa., Tuesday morning, Nov. 22, 1938, after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases, aged 80 years, 9 months and 7 days. The deceased was born Feb. 15, 1858 and practically her entire life was spent in Blairs Mills where she and her husband have been engaged in the undertaking business. She was well and favorably known throughout the Tuscarora Valley, Shade and Path valleys and was held in the highest esteem by all with whom she came in contact. She was a member of the Upper Tuscarora Presbyterian Church and is survived by her husband, W. D. Behel, and the following children: S. H. Behel, of East Waterford; Mrs. Cena Ellis of Lewistown; G. A. Behel, of Lewistown; Mrs. Lillian Chilcoat, of Blairs Mills; W. L. Behel, of Dry Run; Mrs. Verna McMinn, of Blairs Mills. Funeral services were held in the Upper Tuscarora Presbyterian church this Friday, Nov. 25th at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by her pastor, Rev. William A. Brown and interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 30 (1938) STEWART BURKET Stewart Burket died suddenly about 3 p.m. Oct. 20 at Queen while working about his chicken coop, due to a heart ailment. For many years he had been employed at the Sproul Refractories plant and was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Born Nov. 28, 1893, he was a son of David and Elizabeth (Eicher) Burket, and was married to Anna Claar, who survives, also do three children, Paul and Betty at home and Mrs. Alma Biddle of Brooks Mills; and seven brothers and sisters, George of Sproul, Clarence, Chester, Floyd, Mrs. Sewell Stiffler, Mrs. Florence Sheperon and Mrs. Wilson Walter, all of Queen. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Greenfield Reformed Church by Rev. C. L. Cox and interment made in the adjoining cemetery. Obituary hand-dated 10/19/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 30 (1938) BURKET - Funeral services for Stewart Burket of Queen, Bedford county, will be conducted in the Greenfield Reformed church tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in charge of Rev. D. L. Cox, pastor of the Claysburg Church of the Brethren. Interment will be made in the Greenfield church cemetery. Funeral notice hand dated 10/23/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 30 SAMUEL JAMES BRUBAKER Formerly of Hollidaysburg but for the past ten years residing at 724 Rosecoe street, Chicago, Ill., died there last night at 9 o'clock from a complication of diseases following an illness of six weeks. He was a member of the James L. Nobel post, No. 3, Veterans of Foreign Wars, in this city and had been in the regular army, being among the first of the United States troops landed in France at the beginning of the United States' participation in the World War. The deceased was born in Cross Keys, Allegheny township, Oct. 4, 1899, a son of Aaron and Margaret (McCoy) Brubaker. He was a grandson of the late Samuel Brubaker, Civil war veteran and well known resident of the Carson valley district. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Brubaker, a native of Chicago, and two small children, James, jr., aged 3, and Nancy Jane, aged 9 months. These brothers and sisters also survive, in addition to his father, now residing in Chicago; C. C. Brubaker of Cross Keys, Mrs. Charles Kuhn of this city, Mrs. Paul Snyder of Hollidaysburg, Mrs. Ann Baker of Cross Keys and Dan and Aden Brubaker of Chicago. The deceased had been assistant manager of the Fresh Food company in Chicago. The remains will be taken to Decatur, Ill., for interment. Obituary hand-dated 11/25/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 30 MISS ELECTA M. BUTLER Retired Presbyterian missionary to China and well known in this city where she has relatives and friends, died on Thursday, Aug. 11, at the home of her niece, Mrs. N. B. Dunlap of Salamance, N. Y. Miss Butler had spent many vacations in Altoona during her time as an active missionary, visiting at the home of her brother, Edwin, now deceased. She was a missionary to China for forty-two years, but had been retired for some time. She had been in poor health for some time prior to her death. Miss Butler was the daughter of a well known Methodist minister, Rev. Elisha Butler. At the time of her death she was 90 years old. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 30 (1938) MRS. MARY BONINI Mrs. Mary Bonini, 51, wife of John Bonini of Homer City, died yesterday afternoon in Indiana Hospital. Death was attributed to complications which followed an operation performed last Friday. Mrs. Bonini had been ill four months. She had lived in Homer City 14 years and previously had resided in Bellwood. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, at Lucernemines. Married twice, her first husband, Alexander Ray, passed away October 15, 1920. Surviving are the second husband, five children and two brothers and a sister in Italy. Funeral services are in charge of the Robinson Funeral Home, Indiana. Obituary hand-dated 8/15/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 30 MRS. CAROLINE BOLTZ Of 224 Willow avenue, widow of Davilla H. Boltz, died at her home at 3.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon after on extended illness. She was born on July 4, 1858 in Shirksville, Lebanon county, a daughter of Jonathan and Alleise Weidman. Her husband died thirty-five years ago and a son Claude, eight years ago. Surviving are three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Catherine Kephart, at home, Mrs. Mary Stewart of Wehnwood, Mrs. H. C. Davis, Robert and Edward F. Boltz, all of the city; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Boltz was a lifelong member of Christ Evangelical and Reformed church and of the A. M. Krick Bible class. The body may be viewed at the home. Obituary hand-dated 12/18/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 32 BOLTZ - Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline (Weidman) Boltz of 224 Willow avenue will be conducted by Rev. Charles D. Rockel of Christ Evangelical and Reformed church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the church. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. Friends are being received at the home after 6 o'clock this evening. Funeral notice hand-dated 12/21/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 32 ILLNESS DUE TO TAKING OF POISON TABLETS IS FATAL Mike Bodner, Sr., Of Mount Union Dies In Hospital - Coroner Conducts Investigation Mike Bodner, Sr., a resident of Mount Union for many years, passed away in the J. C. Blair hospital at Huntingdon on Tuesday evening, January 25, at 8 o'clock, following an illness of several hours. Bodner's illness was due to the taking of poison tablets earlier in the day. Coroner William E. West, M. D. told the Daily News today that in his investigation of the death he learned Bodner had threatened to take the tablets used to poison rats. The coroner believes Bodner intentionally took the tablets to end his life. Shortly after noon yesterday, Bodner went to the cupboard in his home and took the tablets. He told his family of taking the poison, but they discounted the story until he became seriously ill about 5 o'clock last evening. At the time he was suffering agonizing pain and he was rushed to the hospital where everything possible was done to save his life. Mike Bodner, Sr., was born May 15, 1893 in Czechoslovakia, the son of Andy and Mary Bodner. He was united in marriage to Miss Frances Toker of Mount Union on May 2, 1920 at Mount Union. He was employed at the Harbison-Walker Refractories Company in Mount Union. He was a devout and faithful member of St. Catherine's Catholic church of Mount Union; also of the Pennsylvania Slovak-Roman and Greek Catholic Union; the National Slovak Society No. 570 of Mount Union and St. Catherine's Holy Rosary Society of Mount Union. Surviving are the widow and four children, Paul E. Bodner, Mary E. Bodner, Mike Bodner, Jr., and Catherine Agnes Bodner. The mother, Mrs. Andy Bodner, of Czechoslovakia, also survives, as well as two brothers, George Bodner of Hamilton, Ontario and John Bodner of Jersey City, N. J. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning. A short prayer service will be held at the home, East Water street, at 9 o'clock and the body will be taken to the church where requiem solemn high mass will be said by Rev. Father John A. Kerkoska. Interment will take place in the Catholic cemetery at Shirleysburg. Blatt funeral service. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 32 (1938) JOHN S. BROWN John S. Brown, 73, retired Lloydell miner and one of the pioneer residents of that section, died at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home. Death was attributed to complications superindicated by miner's asthma. Mr. Brown had worked in the mines in the Beaverdale section for more than 25 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. John Brown, and these children; Mrs. Josephine Tempart and John Brown, both of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Mary Lodge, Ambridge, O.; Mrs. Theresa Macbens, Detroit, Mich.; Emery Brown, San Jose, Cal., and Martin, Joseph and David Brown, all of Lloydell. Funeral arrangements are in charge of R. E. Donnelly of Beaverdale. Obituary hand-dated 12/19/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 33 JOHN S. BROWN - Funeral services for John S. Brown, 73, retired miner who died Monday evening at his home in Lloydell, will be conducted at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning with a requiem high mass in St. Agnes' Catholic Church, Lloydell. Rev. Father William Ryan, rector, will sing the mass. Interment in Corpus Christi Catholic Church Cemetery, Dunio, will be directed by R. E. Donnelly of Beaverdale. Funeral notice hand-dated 12/19/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 33 WILLIAM BURK Of 312 Sixth street, died at his home at 1.50 o'clock this morning. He was born in Newry on July 28, 1878, a son of Peter and Sarah (Hoover) Burk, and had been employed as an upholsterer in the car shops for the past thirty years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anna (Bolland) Burk; two sons and three daughters, William D., Richard L., Mrs. Helen Barr, Mary Madeline and Elizabeth B. Burk, at home, and one granddaughter. Mr. Burk was a member of St. Mark's Catholic church. The body may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary. Obituary hand-dated 12/9/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 33 BURK-The funeral of William Burk of 312 Sixth street, will be held Monday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock in St. Mark's church. Interment in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Stevens mortuary. Funeral notice hand-dated 12/12/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 33 MRS. REBECCA BROWN Mrs. Rebecca Brown died Jan. 21 in Kansas City, Mo., where she resided with a daughter, Mrs. Mary Bathe. She was a daughter of Joseph and Maria (Radebaugh) Hunt and was born in Bedford Valley, the old Hunt homestead, now owned by George Leonard, June 13, 1847, and was in her ninety-first year. At the age of fifteen she went with an uncle and aunt to Wisconsin and after several years married Simpson Brown, who died many years ago. The family had consisted of nine children as follows: Samuel, Mary Anna, William J, John T., David A., Rebecca, Emeline, Louisa, and Harry C. Hunt of Bedford, who is the only one living. Three of the boys, Samuel, John and David, were veterans of the Civil War. John was captured at Drury's Bluff, Va., and died a prisoner of war at Savannah, Ga. Interment in Memorial Park, Kansas City, Mo. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 33 (1938) GEORGE R. BECKMAN George R. Beckman, 80, died Dec. 28 at Oakland, Md., following a fall and being trampled by a mule. He is survived by five children, among them being William Beckman of Bedford. Interment at Oakland Dec. 30. Obituary hand-dated 1937 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9. p. 33 (1937-1938) SARAH EVANS BLOOM Wife of Blake W. Bloom of Curwensville, died on Aug 11. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Nicholas Fowler of this city, and one grandson, Nicholas J. Fowler, also of this city. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 33 (1938) MISS CAROLINE BOOHER Miss Caroline Booher, a highly respected resident of Orbisonia, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Helen Ott Africa, on Thursday afternoon, December 30, 1937, at 4 o'clock. Death was due to pneumonia. Miss Booher had been ill two weeks. Miss Booher had been a resident of Orbisonia for fifty years and was a faithful member of the Presbyterian church. She was loved and respected by all who knew her and will be sadly missed in the community. She was the daughter of Joshua and Carolin (Gilis) Booher and was born in Cromwell township on May 20, 1873. At the time of death she was aged 64 years, 7 months and 10 days. Surviving to mourn her passing are one brother, Milton F. Booher, of Orbisonia, R. D., three nieces, Mrs. Lillie Mae Ott, and Mrs. Helen Ott Africa, of Orbisonia, and Mrs. Emma Swan of Potsdam, N. Y., and two nephews, Earle F. Ott, of Orbisonia, and Hayes M. Booher, of Syracuse, N. Y. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, January 2, 1938, at the home of Mrs. Helen Ott Africa, with the Rev. David Salmond, pastor of the Orbisonia Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment was made at the Jordan cemetery. Reihart's funeral service. Obituary not dated Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 38 (1938) RICHARD LESTER BARTO Infant son of Henry and Ella (Wyland) Barto of Ironsville, near Tyrone, died at the parental home Monday afternoon, after a brief illness. The child was born in Philipsburg on March 23, of this year. Surviving are the parents, three brothers and one sister, Raymond, Robert, Donald and Emma, all at home. Obituary hand dated 10/31/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 38 FRANCIS R. BETTS FRANCIS R. BETTS, 28, a former Johnstown resident, died yesterday morning in Washington, D. C., of a heart ailment. Mr. Betts, who was familiarly known here as "Fritz" had been employed in barber shops in Walnut Avenue and in Lincoln Street for several years. He moved to Washington 16 months ago. He was a son of James H. and Carrie (Lehman) Betts of 1274 Franklin Street. Besides his parents he leaves these brothers and sisters: Paul Betts, Moxham; Huber Betts, at home; Catherine, wife of Wesley Kelper, and Beatrice, wife of Dean Anders, both of 1274 Franklin Street. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Mortician Stephen J. Conway. Obituary hand-date 3/15/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 38 MRS. LENA (HAHMAN) BUTLER Widow of John P. Butler, for many years a leading druggist of the city, died at her home, 1612 Twelfth street, at 1.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon as the result of a stroke after a brief illness. She was born in Philadelphia on June 15, 1862, but had resided in Altoona for many years. Mr. Butler died three years ago. Surviving are three brothers, Frederick Hahman of the city, William Hahman of Daytona Beach, Fla., for many years a coal operator in the city, and Harry Hahman. She was a sister of the late Mrs. Charles A. Hughes of Altoona. Mrs. Butler was a member of the Lutheran church. Friends will be received at the Lafferty funeral home after Thursday noon. Obituary hand-dated 3/29/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 38 BUTLER- Funeral services for Mrs. Lena (Hahman) Butler of 1612 Twelfth street, will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Lafferty funeral home. Private interment in Oak Ridge cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home after noon Thursday. Funeral notice hand-dated 4/1/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 38 STEPHEN BANIK STEPHEN BANIK, 57, a former miner died at 11.30 a.m. yesterday at his home in Hastings. Mr. Banik had not worked since 1931 because of ill health. He was born in Czechoslovakia in 1881. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Mary (Kupeh) Banik, and the following children, Stephen Banik, jr., Hastings, Misses Anna and Mary Banik, New York City, and John, Paul, Anthony and Margaret Banik, all at home. A sister, Sylvia, wife of Joseph Kouth, Homestead, also survives. Stephen Banik was a member of the Barnesboro Slovak Lodge. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Bernard's Church, Hastings, by Rev. Father Adrian Krakowksi, O. S. B., pastor. Interment in the church cemetery will be directed by H. J. Easly, Hastings mortician. Obituary hand-dated 1/31/1938 Archie Claar Obituary Collection, Vol. 9, p. 38