Chester-Berks County PA Archives Obituaries.....Rachel Ann (nee Supplee) BUCHANAN, February 15, 1918 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Diana Quinones audianaq@msn.com September 20, 2011, 11:52 am Sat., Feb 16, 1918 Reading Eagle Mrs. Rachel Ann aged 80, widow of James Buchanan farmer of Hay Creek Mills, a mile north of Joanna Heights, died last evening after a brief illness from the effects of a cold which sapped the vigor of the aged woman and developed other complications. Deceased was the daughter of Peter and Isabella Supplee of Honey Brook and was born 20 June 1838. She is survived by these brothers and sisters. Catharine and Lucetta Supplee, Mrs. Elizabeth Crouse, Mrs. Laura Mast, and Elliott of Honey Brook and George of Lancaster. Deceased was married to James Buchanan in 1856 and the surviving children are William, Supplee; John, Baumstown; Joseph, Elverson; Mrs. Elizabeth Burkert, Plowville; Mrs. Belle Arters, Honey Brook; James B., Mrs. Laura Glass and Katharine at home. In this family branch there are 39 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. For more than a quarter of a century she was a resident of the locality and during that time, through her motherly and sympathetic nature formed a host of friends. In all circumstances and in the perplexing trials of life her benevolent nature always was ready to aid and succor wherever her presence was needed. It was done cheerfully and the sacrifice on her part was as nothing if she could only be of service. She was a member of Harmony Methodist Church for a number of years. Funeral Wed Feb. Rev Walter H. Humphreys of Geigertown will officiate assisted by Rev. I. S. Seitz of Honey Brook. Arrangements are in charge of Edwin F. Mohr, funeral director of Birdsboro. The funeral cortege will be taken from her late residence to place of burial in automobiles. Meet at the house at 10 am. Services in Methodist Church at Honeybrook at 11:30 am. Automobiles will meet W & N north and south bound trains at Joanna Heights Station at 9:00. Reading Eagle 2/26/1918, (Tuesday) page 11: Mrs. Rachel A Buchanan Buried There was a large attendance at the funeral of Mrs.Rachel A Buchanan, a mile north of Joanna Heights, because of the extensive kindred of the family, many friends and neighbors of the community who had known the deceased for a long time, and who at times had called upon her when in need, were present at the house. Friends from a distance were met at Joanna Heights station by owners of autos and conveyed to her late residence. After brief services, conducted by Rev. Walter H Humphries, the funeral proceeded to Honeybrook, where further services were held in the Methodist Church by Rev. Humphries. Interment was made in the Honeybrook cemetery by the side of her husband who died several years ago. Funeral Director Edwin F Mohr, of Birdsboro, had charge. The body was attired in black and lay in a fine casket with numerous trimmings and extension handles. The remains were covered with a satin trimmed elderdown blanket, the gift of her grandson Claire Glass. The bearers were the following grandsons: Charles and Paul Buchanan, Frank Buchanan, Lewis Buchanan, Miles Arters*, and Claire Glass. There were a number of floral tributes. Dinner was served at Gen. Wayne Hotel, Honeybrook. Twelve cars conveyed the funeral from her late residence to the place of burial. *NOTE - Belle Buchanan m William F ARTERS, who died in Honeybrook in 1916, age 65. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/pafiles/ File size: 3.8 Kb This file is located at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/pa/chester/obits/b/buchanan-ras.txt