Obits: Miscellaneous Obits : Lawrence Co, PA Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Gloria Calhoun or others listed in the obit. USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ Help add to these, send an email to the archivist listed for this county Listed alphabetically. ____________________________________________________ [New Castle News, December 31, 1928] Mrs. BENDER's Funeral Funeral services of Mrs. Alice Bender were held Saturday, December 29, 1928 at 2:30 p.m. from the residence 819 Carson street, with Rev. W. W. Sniff, pastor of the Madison avenue Christian church in charge. Grandchildren of the deceased were flower bearers. The pall bearers were John Bender, Harry Murphy, Edward Bender, Albert Hunter, Edward Peltz and William Armor. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery. ____________________________________________________ ["New Castle News", December 31, 1928] Issaac Walker BOOK Issaac Walker Book, aged 75, well known and life long resident of Lawrence County, died Sunday, December 30, 1928 at 6:45 a.m. at his home, 1018 Becker street, after an illness of ten days due to pneumonia. Mr. Book was born in Slippery Rock township, June 2, 1853, the son of William and Nancy Taylor Book. He had been a resident of this city for quite a number of years and was a member of the Central Presbyterian church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Book, and the following children, W. S. Book, this city, Mrs. Nora Ellison of Fowler, Colorado, J. H. Book of Yellowstone Park, C. A. Book, Monroe, California, L. E. Book, this city and J. F. Book, this city, also two sisters, Mrs. Robert White and Mrs. Iola Boak, both of R.D. No. 4, also seventeen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The funeral services will be held from the Herman Presbyterian church Tuesday, January 1, 1929, at 2 p.m. Interment will be made in Herman Church cemetery. ____________________________________________________ Oil City Derrick (1903) A VERY SAD CASE OF BEREAVEMENT James A. BRINKLEY of this place, received a telegram one day last week announcing that his daughter, Stella M., wife of Albert Fehrenbach, had died at her residence at 28 Bluff street, New Castle, Pa. She was about 20 years of age. Last fall two of her brothers, both young men, died with a month of each other at the residence of her parents in this place. Mr. Brinkley has lost three children within the past year, and he and his family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavements. He has now five children living. Mrs. Fehrenbach left surviving her, besides her husband, twin babes, and Mrs. Brinkley, their grandmother, intends rearing them in her home in this place. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ ["New Castle News", December 31, 1928] Mr. CAVEN Buried Funeral services for the late Henry A. Caven of Canton, O. formerly of this city, took place from the Providence Baptist church at North Sewickley, Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. George M. Landis, pastor of the First Baptist church of this city of which Mr. Caven was an active member, officiated. Selections were sung by a number of men from the Men's Bible Class. Burial was made in the church cemetery at Sewickley and the pallbearers were nephews of the deceased. They were Fred HOUSHOLDER, Howard HECKATHORN, Bert CAVEN, Roy BOOT, Harry WALKER and Harold GILLESPIE. In addition to his wife and four sons, Mr. Caven leaves two brothers, Smith and Orison Caven of Beaver Falls and one sister, Mrs. Robert WALKER of the Ellwood-Beaver Falls Road. ____________________________________________________ New Castle News - Saturday, June 23, 1973 MRS. LEO (MAE FEHRENBACH) CAVANDER Swissvale, Pa. - Mrs. Leo Cavander, 75, of 1725 Nevada Ave., the former Mae Fehrenbach of New Castle, died yesterday at 3 p.m. at her home following an apparent heart attack. She was born in New Castle on May 9, 1898, to the late Andrew and Mary Brinkley Fehrenbach. She is survived by her husband, Leo Cavander, to whom she had been married 50 years; a son, Edward of Framingham, Mass.; a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Lorraine) Ebright in California; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Burial will be in a Swissvale Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ ["New Castle News", December 31, 1928] Mrs. Sophia CHRISTLY. Mrs. Sophia Christly, aged 58, wife of Nicholas Christly, died Saturday evening at the family residence, 1006 North Beaver Street, after a brief illness due to pneumonia. Mrs. Christly was born in Syria in 1870 but has been a resident of this city for many years, where she was well and favorably known to a wide circle of friends. She leaves her husband and the following children, Mrs. Enos SIMON, and Mrs. Abe SIMON of Detroit, Michigan ____________________________________________________ New Castle News November 18, 1911 Amos B. CUNNINGHAM, one of the best known residents of the county, died Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at his residence in Wayne township. He had been ill all summer and fall, suffering from a complication of stomach and heart diseases. Mr. Cunningham had been a life-long resident of the township, and had spent practically all his life on the farm where he died. He was a member of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church. His age was 52 years, 2 months, and 16 days. Surviving to mourn his death are his wife and four children, William of Mahoningtown, Misses Ethel and Clara, and John Cunningham, all at home. He leaves also these brothers and sisters: Mrs. H. W. Guy of Perry township, Mrs. R.C. Shoemaker of Wayne township, Mrs. Fred Weingartner of Ellwood, R.S. Cunningham of Slippery Rock township, E.L. of Ellwood and Wylie Cunningham of Virginia. The deceased was an uncle of Mrs. A.M. Graham of Shaw street, this city. Funeral services will be held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock in the Slippery Rock Presbyterian church, and interment will be made in the church cemetery. New Castle Herald, November 18, 1911 Amos CUNNINGHAM Well known resident of Wayne Township passes away. Was Re-Elected Poor Director on November 7th. Death called Amos Cunningham a well known and highly respected resident of Wayne Township yesterday afternoon in the 53rd year of his age. Mr. Cunningham had been ill with catarrh of the stomach since early last spring, but until the last, hopes had been entertained for his recovery. He was re-elected to the position of Director of the Poor at the last election. This was a position, which he had ably filled for many years. He was a member of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church and was active in church work. He was born and raised in Wayne Township, and with the exception of a few years passed in the west when he was a young man, he lived all his life here. Mr. Cunningham is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Cunningham, four children, William Cunningham of this city and Ethel, Clara and John Cunningham at home. Three sisters Mrs. H. W. Guy of Perry Township, Mrs. R. C. Schumacher of Wayne Township and Mrs. Fred Weingartner of Ellwood City and Wylie Cunningham living in Virginia, also survive him. Funeral services will be held at Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock, followed by interment in Slippery Rock Cemetery. Tami McConahy tedtam@aol.com ____________________________________________________ "New Castle News", August 14, 1882 DEWEYER- On Sunday, August 13, 1882, Beckey Deweyer, wife of Thomas Deweyer, aged 20 years. Funeral Tuesday 15th from her late residence, Union township, to proceed to St. Mary's Church, New Castle. ____________________________________________________ Lawrence Co. PA New Castle Democrat, August 1, 1889, Page 3 The death angel, attended by its sorrowful work, entered the home of Robert T. DICKS of Washington township and summoned to his realm above the head of that pleasant home. Mr. Dicks was aged 70 years and had spent most of the time near the place of the sad occurrence. He was a prominent citizen, upright in all his dealings with God and man and expired holding the friendship of his neighbors and all those acquainted with him. His funeral occurred at 10 o'clock Thursday morning and the remains were followed to the grave by a large connection and many sorrowing friends. He was a consistent Christian and a conscientious man. New Castle Guardian, August 1, 1889, Page 1 The late Robert T. Dicks, of Washington township, who died on the 23d ult. was highly respected. The deceased was an Elder in the Eastbrook U. P. Church. New Castle Guardian, August 1, 1889, Page 5 The funeral of Robert T. Dicks, of Washington township, Thursday of last week was largely attended. Services were held at the residence by Re. Dr. Mehard. The pall bearers were Joseph EDIE, James C. DAVIS, William GEARING, Thomas MARTIN, Archibald SLATER and GEORGE W. BUDD. Cindy CinGourd1@aol.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Lawrence Co. PA Obituary in New Castle News, Dec. 9, 1905 Robert DICKS of Washington Township. survived by his wife. Mary Jane BRENNEMAN and four children: Mrs. J. S. BRENNEMAN of Slipperyrock township, Solomon DICKS of Eastbrook, William A. DICKS of Scott township and Mrs. Charles McCONAHY of Juneau, Alaska. Also two brothers: Peter and Joseph Dicks of Washington township. Cindy CinGourd1@aol.com ------------------------------------------------- Lawrence Co. PA Obituary New Castle News, July 12, 1920 Mrs Mary J. DICKS Mrs. Mary J. DICKS, widow of Robert Dicks, died Sunday morning, July 11, after an illness of about six week's duration. She was a resident of Scott township and was a member of the Rich Hill Presbyterian church. She was 77 years old; having been born August 12, 1842, a daughter of Solomon and Elizabeth JORDAN BRENAMAN. Surviving her are two sons and one daughter, Solomon Dicks, William A. Dicks and Mrs. Charles McCONAHY. She also leaves two brothers, Henry and Samuel Brenaman. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, July 13, at 10:30 o'clock at the Rich Hill church and interment will be made in the Rich Hill cemetery. Cindy CinGourd1@aol.com ------------------------------------------------- Obituary, New Castle News, January 19, 1932 Aaron Lawrence DICKS born November 25, 1848 in Washington twp. Son of Robert and Margaret MICHAEL Dicks. died February 8, 1932. Was married to Rebecca A. MORTIMORE. Children listed are: R. T., J. W., E. L. Dicks and Mrs. Della F. DENNISTON of New Castle, D. M., Lloyd L. Dicks and Mrs. Daisy N. SLATER at home. Mrs. Harriet Jane McCONNELL of Leesburg and nine grandchildren. Cindy CinGourd1@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ["New Castle News", December 31, 1928] Mrs. Maud EMERY. Mrs. Maude Emery, wife of Leroy D. Emery, died at her home, 1299 West 112 Street, Cleveland, Saturday evening according to word received here. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon in Cleveland. ____________________________________________________ The New Castle Courant, Friday Morning, December 9, 1881 FERENBACH (FEHRENBACH) - Dec. 6th., Frankie, son of Andrew and Jackobenia Ferenbach (Jacobina Fehrenbach), 4th ward, aged 10 years. New Castle News, January 14, 1901 MRS. MINNIE FEHRENBACH - Estimable Woman Passed Away Sunday After a Long Illness Mrs. Minnie, wife of Andrew Fehrenbach of this city, died at the family residence, No. 15 East Home Street, Sunday morning. She had been ill from typhoid fever for some time and finally blood poisoning set in and the complication caused death. Mrs. Fehrenbach was in her 63rd year. She was born in Germany, but came to America during her youth and for more than 30 years she had resided in this city. She was the mother of 15 children, all but two of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Louis Williams (Williamson), Mrs. Kate Heller, Mrs. Amelia Scowait (Sewald?), Miss Lena, Edward, Andrew, Fred, Albert and William, the latter four of whom reside at home: Mrs. Ada Schippert and Mrs. Rosie Rushie (Rosche) of Pittsburg, and Sister Mary Gabriel of the Order of the Sacred Heart, who is also located at Pittsburg. Mrs. Fehrenbach was possessed of the kindest of hearts and all who knew her loved her. During the long years of her residence here, she gained a wide circle of friends and the afflicted family have the sympathy of all. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's Church. Carriages will be from McGonigle's. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - (Died June 26, 1901) WILLIAM FEHRENBACH, Prominent Young Man Succumbs to Fever Entered into rest Wednesday evening, William Fehrenbach, aged 18 years and five months, at the family residence, No. 115 Home Street. This announcement will be received with sorrow by the numerous acquaintances of the deceased, scattered all over the city. The departed was a model young man, kind and affectionate in home life, and his demise is a sad blow to the members of the family. He was an active member of St. Joseph's German Catholic Church and was prominent in church society work. He was a member of the Young Men's Catholic Institute and the Catholic Total Abstalnance Union of America. His mother died in January and the son now follows her to the grave in less than six months time. William Fehrenbach was born in this city in the year 1882. He grew up a bright youth and received his education in St. Joseph's school. About 18 months ago he accepted a position in the grocery store of John B. Berger & Son on Washington Street. Five weeks ago he took ill with typhoid fever and was given the best care and attention but grew gradually worse until the end came, and the sleep of death relieved him from all earthly suffering. Besides his father, the departed leaves the following sisters and brothers to mourn his departure: Mrs. Carroll (Charles) Tscheppert, Mrs. Adam Rusche (Rosche) and Sister Gabriel of the Order of Divine Providence, all of Pittsburg; Mrs. Louisa Williamson, Mrs. Gustave Heller, Mrs. Fred Sewald, miss Lena Fehrenbach and Edward, Andrew, Fred and Albert Fehrenbach all of this city, and Joseph Fehrenbach of Dresten, O. The funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's church. Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Carriages from McGonigle's. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - (Died about April 6, 1903) MRS. ALBERT FEHRENBACH Mrs. Albert Fehrenbach (Stella Brinkley Fehrenbach), a well-known resident of the sixth ward, died at her home, 28 Bluff street, at 11:30 o'clock Monday evening, death being due to hemorrhages. On Sunday Mrs. Fehrenbach gave birth to twin boys. The two babes thus deprived at the beginning of their lives of a mother's care and tenderness, are apparently robust little fellows and are getting along all right. Mrs. Fehrenbach was just 21 years of age and was married about a year ago. She was the daughter of James Bigley (Brinkley) of Clarion county. She came to New Castle after her marriage and during the period of her residence in this city she made many friends and won the esteem of all who knew her. Shortly after coming to New Castle, she identified herself with St. Joseph's church. Her beautiful christian character and sweet, amiable disposition endeared her to all who came in contact with her and deep regret is felt by her acquaintances that she was so soon called away from her husband and little babes. Besides her husband and two sons, she leaves to mourn her death her parents, three brothers; John, Allishius and George Bigley (Brinkley) of Clarion and two sisters, Mrs. Andy Fehrenbach of this city and Miss Maggie Bigley (Brinkley) of Clarion. Funeral announcement later by McGonigle. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - (Died May 20, 1903) ALBERT FEHRENBACH Albert, infant son of Andrew J. (Albert) Fehrenbach of Home street, followed its mother and twin brother to the land beyond the grave, passing away Wednesday night, aged six weeks. The mother of the twins died shortly after their birth. The babes for a short time got along nicely and there seemed a reason for hope that they would live to maturity, but it was not to be. Wilbert sickened and died less than two weeks ago, and the other babe joined its brother Wednesday night, as stated above. Funeral from St. Joseph's church Friday morning. Interment at St. Josephs cemetery. Carriages from McGonigle's. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - (Died March 28, 1907) CHARLES FEHRENBAUGH (FEHRENBACH) Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fehrenbaugh (Fehrenbach) of Sharon, were bereaved Thursday by the death of their infant son, Charles Andrew, aged 8 months. Mrs. Edward Fehrenbaugh (Fehrenbach) of Jefferson street, and Mrs. Kate Heller of Boyles avenue, both of whom are related to the parents, have gone to Sharon to attend the funeral. The child's death makes the third death in the connection within a few months. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News (Died April 27, 1908) ANDREW FEHRENBACH GERMAN RESIDENT DIES SUDDENLY OF PARALYSIS Andrew Fehrenbach, 78 years old, a retired blacksmith, died unexpectedly at his home 706 Morrison street yesterday afternoon of a stroke of paralysis. While he had been ailing for a considerable time, he seemed no worse than usual until yesterday morning when he suffered a paralytic stroke and died a few hours later. Mr. Fehrenbach had been a resident of New Castle 39 years and was very well known, especially among the citizens of German extraction. For many years he followed the trade of blacksmith, but retired some time ago when he began to fail under the weight of years. His wife died seven years ago. Twelve children, seven daughters and five sons survive. These are Mrs. Chipert (Schippert), Mrs. Rosch (Rosche) and Mrs. Snyd (Schneider) of Pittsburg; Sister Gabriel of the order of the Sisters of Divine Providence of St. Joseph's convent, East Liberty; Joseph Fehrenbach of Youngstown; Fred and Albert of Sharon and Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Heller , Mrs. Sewald, Edward and Andrew of this city. Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Fehrenbach will be said at St. Joseph's church of which he was a member, at nine o'clock tomorrow morning and the burial will be in the church cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - Saturday, September 26, 1925 Drops Dead At Work in Mill A.J. FEHRENBACH Expires of Heart Trouble At Engine In The Tin Mill Andrew Joseph Fehrenbach aged 62 years of 107 South Mulberry street, engineer at the Shenango mill, American Sheet and Tim Plate Co., for 35 years, dropped dead this morning at 4:30 while at work at his engine. Mr. Fehrenbach's death is supposed to have been the result of a heart attack although he had never been known to have had any previous attacks of this nature. He left home last evening to work from midnight until 8 this morning and seemed to be in the best of health. His sudden death comes as a great shock to his family and many friends in this city. He was born in Pittsburgh October 11, 1863, a son of Andrew and Jacobina F. Fehrenbach. Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary E. (A.) Brinkly (Brinkley) Fehrenbach, he leaves the following children: Francis J., Mrs. Lee (Leo) Cavender, Lawrence A., Mrs. Ralph Flynn, Dorothy and Raymond all of this city. He also leaves six sisters Mrs. Louisa Williamson of New Wilmington, Mrs. Catherine Heller of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Charles Tschippent, Mrs. Louis Schneider and Mrs. Anna Rosche all of Pittsburgh and Sister M. Gabriel, Order of Divine Providence, Pittsburgh and two brothers Albert of this city and Joseph of Struthers, O. Funeral services will take place Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's church of which he was a member. Burial will be made in St. Joseph's cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ New Castle News - September 3, 1927 MRS. ANDREW J. FEHRENBACH Mrs. Mary A. Fehrenbach, aged 53, widow of Andrew Fehrenbach, died Friday, September 2, 1927, at 11:30 p.m. at the family residence 213 South Walnut street, after an illness. Mrs. Fehrenbach was born in Clarion, Clarion county, Pa., June 16, 1874, the daughter of James A. and Margaret Harriger Brinkley and was 53 years, 2 months and 17 days old. She had been a resident of this city for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph's church. She is survived by the following sons and daughters, Francis J., Mrs. Leo Cavender, Lawrence A., Mrs. Ralph Flynn, Dorothy and Raymond Fehrenbach at home, also the following brothers and sister, George Brinkley, John Brinkley and Mrs. Roy Buckley. She will be buried from the home of her son Lawrence A. Fehrenbach of No. 7 West Edison avenue. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 6, 1927, at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's church with the pastor Rev. Fr. A.J. Weisenberger in charge. Interment will be made in St. Joseph's cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ New Castle News - Saturday, October 17, 1942 ALBERT FEHRENBACH A lifelong resident of New Castle, Albert Fehrenbach, aged 61, of 711 East Reynolds street, died suddenly with a heart attack Friday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock at the United Engineering plant. Mr. Fehrenbach, who was well known and liked in the city, was born here on March 5, 1881, a son of Andrew and Jacbina (Jacobina) Vialkowich (?) Fehrenbach. A member of a family of seven brothers and seven sisters, he was the last survivor of the seven brothers. Mr. Fehrenbach was a member of St. Mary's church, the Holy Name society and a charter member to the Eintracht Singing society. He was also a member of St. Mary's choir until he became ill about seven years ago. He had formerly been employed at the Shenango mill of the Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp. Survivors are his wife, Lucy Cecelia Devlin Fehrenbach, whom he married on May 12, 1908; three sisters, Sr. Mary Gabriel of the Divine Providence Order, Cambridge Springs, Pa.; Mrs. Adam Rosche and Mrs. Louis Snyder both of Pittsburgh, and a number of nieces and nephews. Requiem solemn high mass will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Mary's church, and interment will follow in St. Mary's cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ New Castle News Monday, September 18, 1944 MRS. HATTIE FEHRENBACH Mrs. Hattie Fehrenbach, aged 83 years, of 412 Laurel boulevard, died Sunday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter W. Russell, 310 Norwood avenue, after a long illness. She was born on August 5, 1861, in Saxonburg, Pa., daughter of Henry and Caroline Bauer Bauman. Mrs. Fehrenbach was a member of St. John's Lutheran church and the Ladies Aid Society of the church. She was a resident of this city since she was 19 years of age. In 1885 she married Edward F. Fehrenbach, who preceded her in death in 1917. Surviving are three daughters: Mrs. James A. Porte, Mrs. Raymond D. Rhodes, Mrs. Walter W. Russell, this city' four grandchildren" Jack Porte, Leetsdale, Pa., George I. Rhodes, Edward W. Russell and Mrs. Paul F. McConahy, this city; two great grandchildren: John Hall Porte, James Allan McConahy; a brother, A.W. Bauman. The body is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James A. Porte, 412 Laurel avenue, where friends may call and from where services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. Oliver W. Hurst will be in charge. Interment will be in Oak Park cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ New Castle News - Friday, May 16, 1945 LAWRENCE A. FEHRENBACH Lawrence A. Fehrenbach, aged 44 years, of 209 Milton street, died suddenly this morning at 1:40 o'clock. Mr. Fehrenbach was born June 17, 1900, in this city, son of Andrew and Mary Brinkley Fehrenbach. He was a life-long resident of this city and a member of St. Joseph's church. For the past 19 years he had been married to Katherine Irene Colt. The deceased was employed at the Rieck-McJunkin Dairy company and was route manager. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Katherine Colt Fehrenbach; a son, Pvt. James Richard Fehrenbach, Camp Gordon, Ga.; two brothers, Francis and Raymond, this city; three sisters, Mrs. L.J. Cavender of Swissvale, Mrs. Ralph Flynn of McKeesport and Dorothy, this city. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ New Castle News - Tuesday, April 16, 1946 RAYMOND MORRIS F. FEHRENBACH Raymond Morris F. Fehrenbach aged 34 years, of New Castle, died Monday after a short illness. He was born in New Castle, son of Andrew J. and Mary A. Brinkley Fehrenbach. He was a member of St. Joseph's church. A brother, Francis, J. Fehrenbach, this city, sruvives; and sisters; Mrs. Leo Cavender, Swissvale; Mrs. Ralph Flynn, McKeesport; and Dorothy, this city. The body is at the A. Darrell Burke funeral home, North Jefferson street, where friends may call tonight, 7 to 9 o'clock. High mass of requiem will be offered Wednesday morning at 9:00 o'clock in St. Joseph's church and interment will follow in St. Joseph's cemetery Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ New Castle News - Wednesday July 29, 1953 MRS. ANNA M. FEHRENBAUGH Mrs. Anna M. Fehrenbaugh, aged 87, of 110 Youngstown road, Poland, Ohio, died at the residence at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, following an 18 months illness of a heart condition. Born in Pittsburgh, January 9, 1866, she was a daughter of Nicholas and Margaret Cluse Young. She had resided in Poland for 12 years coming from Struthers, Ohio. Mrs. Fehrenbaugh was a member of St. Nicholas church and the Altar and Rosary Society of the church at Struthers. Her husband, Joseph, whom she married 61 years ago, died in 1938. Mrs. Edward L. Davis, Poland, Ohio; a son, Leo J. of Struthers; four grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Cornett, Wheeling, W. Va.; Mrs. William Rohrer, Sharon; Mrs. William Conner, Wampum. Services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the D.A. Davidson funeral home in Struthers with further services at the St. Nicholas church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Joseph cemetery, this city. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ New Castle News - Wednesday, March 16, 1955 MRS. MARY E. FEHRENBACH Mrs. Mary E. Fehrenbach, 60, wife of Francis J. Fehrenbach of R.D.9 Ellwood City road, was dead on arrival at the New Castle hospital on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.. Mrs. Fehrenbach was stricken very suddenly following a heart attack at her home. She was born in this city on May 27, 1894 to the late William and Bridget Welsh Gardner and spent her lifetime here. On August 30, she and Mr. Fehrenbach would have celebrated thirty-nine years of marriage. She was a member of St. Joseph's church. She leaves her husband, Francis; the following children; H. Grant Fehrenbach, Mrs. LaVerne Shoaf and Thomas L. Fehrenbach, all of this city; one niece which Mrs. Fehrenbach reared, Mary Elizabeth Gardner; three brothers; Hilary Gardner, Clement Gardner and Thomas Gardner and six grandchildren. Friday, March 18, 10 a.m. high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Joseph's church with Rev. Cornelia Becker officiating, with interment following in St. Joseph's cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ July 1, 1957 THOMAS L. FEHRENBACH Thomas L. Fehrenbach, 34, 212 Park Ave. was found dead Sunday near Clarington, O. He was born Jan. 17, 1923 in this city, a son of Francis and Mary Gardner Fehrenbach. He was married for the past year and a half to Frances Jane Robinson Fehrenbach. In addition to his widow, he leaves two children, Karen and Thomas Fehrenbach, at home; one brother, Grant Fehrenbach, this city; one sister, Mrs. LaVerne Shoaf, this city; and his father, Francis Fehrenbach, this city. Interment in Castle View Burial Park. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the European theater with the 3509 Ordinance Co. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ New Castle News - Monday, October 16, 1961 MISS DOROTHY FEHRENBACH Miss Dorothy Fehrenbach, 56, 30 S. Greenwood Ave., died in the Jameson Memorial Hospital Sunday at 11:40 a.m. after an extended illness. She had been in the hospital for six days. Born in New Castle, Oct. 31, 1961 (1904) daughter of Andrew J. Fehrenbach, Jr. and Mary A. Brinkley Fehrenbach, she was a member of St. Mary Church. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Leo (Mary S. {Mae}) Cavander, Swissvale, Pa.; one brother, Francis J. Fehrenbach, New Castle. A sister, Mrs. Ralph L. (Marion Ruth) Flynn, died June 28, 1960. Services will be held in St. Mary Church, Wednesday at 10 a.m. with interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ New Castle News - Friday, July 4, 1969 FRANCIS J. FEHRENBACH Francis J. Fehrenbach, 73, of Tiona, Pa., a former resident of New Castle, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday in Warren General Hospital in Warren, Pa. after a brief illness. He was born in New Castle Feb. 6, 1896, to the late Andrew and Mary Brinkley Fehrenbach. He was married Oct. 30, 1916, to the former Mary Brinkley (Gardner) who died in 1955. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dale (LaVerne Shoaf) of New Castle; a son, H. Grant, with whom he was residing; a sister Mrs. Leo (Mae) Cavander of Pittsburgh; and six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas, in 1956; two brothers, Lawrence and Raymond; and two sisters, Dorothy and Marshy Ruth Flynn. Interment will be in St. Joseph the Worker Church Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ Warren Times Observer - Monday, November 21, 1988 H. GRANT FEHRENBACH H. (Hilary) Grant Fehrenbach, 71, of 122 Shipmans Eddy, died in Warren General Hospital at 9:06 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, 1988, after an extended illness. He was born July 15, 1917, at New Castle, Pa., son of the late Francis J. and Mary Gardner Fehrenbach and moved from New Castle to live in Warren in 1964. He was employed by GTI in Starbrick as a toolmaker, retiring due to ill health. He previously had worked in New Castle as a buyer at Strouss-Hirschberg. Surviving are his wife, Beatrice I. Johnston Fehrenbach, whom he married July 24, 1937; one son, William Fehrenbach of Warren; one daughter, Mrs. William (Beatrice) Mansfield of Reidsville, N.C.; three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Dale (LaVerne) Shoaf of Largo, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Fehrenbach. Burial will be in Warren County Memorial Park. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ New Castle News - Wednesday, June 29, 1960 MRS. RALPH L. (MARION RUTH FEHRENBACH) FLYNN Funeral services for the late Mrs. Ralph L. Flynn, 57, 1631 California Ave., (Whiteoak) McKeesport, Pa., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday from St. Mary Church with interment to follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Mrs. Flynn, the former Marion Ruth Fehrenbach, died in her home at 9 a.m. Tuesday after a short illness. Born in New Castle, July 23, 1902, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jr. and Mary Brinkley Fehrenbach. She had resided for the past 21 years in McKeesport. Surviving in addition to her husband are the brothers and sisters, Francis and Dorothy Fehrenbach, both of New Castle; Mrs. Leo (May) Cavendar, Swissvale, Pa. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ New Castle News - July 20, 1954 CARL GARDNER Carl GARDNER, aged 61, of 1927 Pennsylvania Avenue, died at his residence today following a lingering illness. Born in this city, February 5, 1893, he was a son of Victor and Manda Ott Gardner. Surviving are his widow, Julia Gardner; his children; M. Sgt. Victor Gardner, Germany; Mrs. Jean Nail, Mrs. Margaret Fennell, Jackaline, all of this city; Sgt. Carl Gardner of Korea; Joseph and Elmer Gardner of this city; a brother Victor Gardner this city; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Thomas this city, Teresa of California; two grandchildren. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - Died December 30, 1998 CLEMENT H. GARDNER Clement H. "Buzz" GARDNER, 77, of West Pittsburgh died the morning of Dec. 30, 1998 in Jameson Hospital. Born Nov. 14, 1921, in New Castle, he was the son of the late Hilary and Hazel Hiler Gardner. He married the former Henrietta "Hon" Colella on June 24, 1944. He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. In addition to his wife, survivors include one son, William "Buzzy" Gardner of McMurray, Pa.; five daughters, Carol Ann Malizia and Geri Orrico, both of New Castle; Denise Russo of Macedonia, Ohio; Lori Kobayashi of Gibsonia; and Sona Kennedy of Wexford; three sisters, Marie Robertson of Sun City, Ariz. and Honey Stevens and Vera Hilton, both of New Castle; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Gardner, and three granddaughters, Elizabeth, Ashlee and Anna Maria Russo. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Demetery. Military rites will be provided by the New Castle Area Honor Guard. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - April 22, 1965 CLEMENT J. GARDNER Clement J. GARDNER, 68 of McGrath Ave. died yesterday in Jameson Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was born In New Castle July 24, 1896, to William and Bridget Walsh Gardner. He was married June 18, 1923, to the former Thelma Ruth McClelland. Besides his widow, he is survived by a brother, Thomas L. Gardner of New Castle, as well as a niece, Vera Hilton of New Castle and a nephew, Leo Jones of Washington, D.C. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary and Gertrude Gardner, and three brothers, Francis, Leo and Hilary. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - October 24, 1910 EFFIE JANE RALSTON GARDNER Mrs. Effie Jane GARDNER, wife of William Gardner of Stanton Avenue, dropped dead early Monday morning, heart trouble being the cause of her demise. She was born in Mercer County 76 years ago. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. S. Carson and Mrs. Thomas Welch of this city; Mrs. Charles Mills of Grove City, Xavier Gardner of Butler County and Loyola Gardner at home. The funeral will be held at St. Mary's Church. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - Died December 30, 1940 ELIZABETH TERESA (BRIDGET) WELCH GARDNER Mrs. Elizabeth Teresa (called Bridget) GARDNER, aged 74, died Tuesday evening at the home of her son, Hilary Gardner, following complications of a three-months illness. Mrs. Gardner was born in New Brighton, Pa. on April 18, 1866, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Kelly Walsh. She was the widow of William Gardner. Four sons survive: Francis, Hilary, Clement and Thomas Gardner, all of New Castle and a daughter, Mrs. Francis Fehrenbach, of this city. She also leaves 24 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Interment will be made in St. Mary's Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - 1955 HILARY GRANT GARDNER Hilary Grant GARDNER, 63, 311 W. Northview Ave., a lifetime resident, died suddenly on Saturday evening at his home. He had just returned from playing golf when he was stricken with a fatal heart attack. He was born in this city on February 23, 1892 to William and Bridget Welch Gardner. His wife, Hazel Marie Hiler Gardner died in 1926 after 11 years of marriage. Survivors included: children, William G. Gardner, Clement H. Gardner, Mrs. Marie Williamson, Mrs. Thelma Ruth Stevens and Mrs Vera Hilton, all of this city; brothers Francis Gardner of Cleveland, Ohio, Clement Gardner and Thomas Gardner, both of this city; and 16 grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Mary Fehrenbach died on March 15, 1955. Burial will be made in St. Mary's Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - October 24, 1983 JOSEPH OTT GARDNER Joseph Ott GARDNER, 68, of 118 South Jefferson Street, died at his residence following a heart attack at 3 a.m. today. Born in Shenango Township, Lawrence County, October 29, 1884, he was the son of Victor M. and Amanda Ott Gardner. He had resided a lifetime here and was a retired teamster for the Wm. Milsom Co. Surviving are two brothers and two sisters. Interment will be in King's Chapel Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - October 2, 1940 LEO P. GARDNER Leo P. GARDNER of 828 Lathrop Street, died suddenly at his home at 4:30 this morning. He was born October 17, 1890 in New Castle, son of William and Elizabeth Welch Gardner. He would have been 50 years of age if he had lived until next Thursday. For 28 years Mr. Gardner was married to Elizabeth Ackerman Gardner, and had worked for the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad for 26 years. Surviving are his wife, his mother in New Castle; son Jack of Rochester, NY; one granddaughter, Barbara Ann; brothers, Francis, Hilary, Clement and Thomas, all of this city; and one sister, Mrs. Francis Fehrenbach, New Castle. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - August 10, 1933 LOYOLA J. GARDNER Loyola J. GARDNER, aged 60, of Stanton Avenue, well known and highly respected resident of this city, died Wednesday, August 9, at the home of his niece, Mrs. Joseph Priesel, following a heart attack. Mr. Gardner was born in this city July 6, 1873, the son of William and Effie Gardner. He leaves one brother, Francis X. Gardner of Butler County. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - June 19, 1993 RICHARD F. GARDNER Richard F. GARDNER, 72, of 104 Nesbitt Road died in Jameson Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness. He was born in New Castle April 15, 1921 to Thomas L. and Gertrude Vogel Gardner. Mr. Gardner was a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Pauline S. Diller Gardner, whom he married Aug. 27, 1945; and two sisters, Dorothy Berg of Kona, Hawaii and Betty Kastle of Anchorage, Alaska. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two bothers, Thomas "Tim" Gardner and Fred F. Gardner. No burial information was given. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - January 4, 1973 THELMA RUTH McCLELLAND GARDNER Mrs. Thelma R. McClelland GARDNER, 79, of Edinburg RD 1, died Jan. 3, 1978 in Jameson Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in New Castle on Sept. 17, 1898, to Herbert Leroy and Lenorah Wilson McClelland. Her husband, Clement J. Gardner, died April 22, 1965. She is survived by a niece, Vera T. Hilton of this city, and a nephew, Leo L. Jones of Washington, DC. She was preceded in death by two sisters; Miss Gladis McClelland and Mrs. Vera Weigle. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - September 21, 1907 VICTOR GARDNER Victor GARDNER died at his home on South Jefferson Street Extension after a two week battle with typhoid fever. He was born in Butler County 42 years ago. He was a carpenter by trade. Surviving are his wife, Amanda Gardner, and six children, besides several brothers. Interment will be made in St. Mary's Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - October 26, 1967 VICTOR M. GARDNER Victor M. GARDNER, aged 69, of 2905 Rosedale Ave. died at home Thursday. Mr. Gardner was born in New Castle Oct. 19, 1898 to the late Victor M. And Amanda Jane Ott Gardner. He had been married 48 years to the former Elsie Cann. He was a veteran of World War I and as a member of Troop F. Cavalry, he served on the Mexican border in 1914. Surviving are his wife; son, George V. of Roanoke, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. David Thomas of New Castle and Mrs. Theresa Whitely of Pomona, Calif. and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son John N. in 1955; and three brothers and a sister. Interment will be in Oak Park Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - April 22, 1905 VINCENT J. GARDNER Vincent Jay (or James) GARDNER died Friday evening at his home on the Fall Tract after an extended illness. He was 28 years old and a sufferer from Bright's disease. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner, whom he married here about two years ago. He also leaves his parents, William and Jennie (Jane) Gardner and the following brothers and sisters: Victor, Francis X., and Loyola Gardner, Mrs. Sophia Carson, Mrs. Catherine Welsh, Mrs. Lillie Mills, all of this city. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - December 2, 1957 WILLIAM FRANCIS GARDNER William F. (Francis) GARDNER, 75, formerly of RD 5, died at Jefferson, Ohio Tuesday after an illness of seven years duration. He was born March 15, 1884, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank (William L.) Gardner. His wife, Emma, whom he married 51 years ago, survives him. His surviving children are: Mrs. Martina Gardner, Jefferson, Ohio; Mrs. John (Rita May) Grocek, Cleveland; Sister Laboure, Sister of Charity, St. Augustine Order, Columbia, SC; Edward of Bell, Calif.; Joseph M. Jefferson, O.; Eugene, New Castle; Francis M., Lisbon, O.; Donald R. of Spring Valley Calif. Surviving brothers are Clement and Thomas of New Castle; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ The Press Enterprise, Sun City, CA - September 9, 1996 WILLIAM GEORGE GARDNER William G. GARDNER, 76, died Monday, September 9th, 1996 of congestive heart failure at Menifee Valley Medical Center in Sun City, CA. He was born in New Castle, Pa., but moved to California in 1963. He served with the Navy and later with the Army during World War II. Mr. Gardner is survived by a daughter, Patricia Schoening of Garden Grove; three sons, William of Sun City, Martin of New Castle, Pa., and Richard of Moreno Valley; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Clement "Buzz" of New Castle, Pa.; and three sisters, Marie Robertson of Sun City, Calif., Thelma Stevens and Vera Hilton, both of New Castle, Pa. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy and grandson Scott Schoening. Burial will be in Riverside National Cemetery New Castle News - September 11, 1902 WILLIAM LAWRENCE GARDNER William Lawrence GARDNER, aged 46, for 20 years a resident of this city died at his home on the Fall Tract after a five week battle with typhoid fever. He was married 19 years ago to Miss Bridget Welch and she and the following children survive: Francis, Leo, Hilary, Mary, Clement and Thomas. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Gardner, are living and three sisters and four brothers; Mrs. Sophia Carson, Mrs. Kate Welch, Mrs. Lillian Mills, Victor, Ex (Francis X.), Vincent and Lollie (Loyola), all of this city. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ New Castle News - June 12, 1913 WILLIAM GARDNER William GARDNER died Thursday afternoon at his home in the Fall Tract of stomach trouble. He was 82 years of age and was born in Butler County but had lived here for the past 40 years. He was a tailor by occupation. In addition to five children, he is survived by 40 grandchildren and by 10 great-grandchildren. The surviving children are: Mrs. Sophia Carson and Mrs. Thomas Welch of this city, Mrs. Charles Mills of Stoneboro; Francis Gardner of Butler and Loyola Gardner of this city. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ ["New Castle News", December 31, 1928] John H. GROSART. John H. Grossart, aged 86, died at his late residence, 126 Crawford Avenue, Sunday morning about five o'clock after an illness. Mr. Grossart was born in Scotland but had been a resident of this city for many years and was well and favorably known. ____________________________________________________ ["New Castle News", February 6, 1922] Lois D. HALLMAN. Lois D. Hallman, aged 13 years, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. H. L. Hallman, died Sunday evening at the family residence in Edenburg after an illness of complications. Besides her parents she is survived by the following brothers and sisters, Alpha, Euesta, Elverda, Wendall, Agnes and Kenneth. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from the Edenburg Christian Church. Burial will be made in Oak Park cemetery. ____________________________________________________ ["New Castle News", February 6, 1922] G. W. HECKATHORN. G. W. Heckathorn, aged 77 years died at his home, 312 Sycamore Street Sunday evening at 6:30 following a lingering illness. Mr. Heckathorn was born in Lawrence County April 4, 1844, the son of Michael and Mary Roher Heckathorn and was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in Butler County February 19, 1864 at the age of 20 years with Co. E 100th Pa. Volunteers Infantry, 9th A. C. He took part in the engagement at the Wilderness, Spottsylvania Court House, North Anna River, Cold Harbor, Front of Petersburg June 17, 1864 and siege of Petersburg where he was injured in one of his feet requiring its amputation. He remained in the hospital at Washington, D.C. until he was discharged July 19, 1865. Mr. Heckathorn was a member of the Church of God and is survived by his wife, Catherine Heckathorn and one stepson, McCleland Fox and one adopted daughter, Miss Lizzie Conners. Funeral services will be held from his late home Tuesday, February 7 at 1 p.m. ____________________________________________________ "New Castle News", August 14, 1882 JACKSON - On Saturday, August 12th, 1882, David H. Jackson, of Wayne township, in the 55th year of his age. ____________________________________________________ New Castle News - April 11, 1931 GERTRUDE ANNA GARDNER JONES Mrs. David L. JONES Mrs. Gertrude Anna Jones, wife of David Leslie Jones, of Ellwood City, died Friday, April 10, 1931, after an illness of four days due to complications. She was born in New Castle March 3, 1903, the daughter of William L. and Bridget Walsh Gardner. She had been married ten years. She leaves her husband; two children, Leo Leslie Jones and DeMarice Jones; also her mother, Mrs. Bridget Gardner; one sister, Mrs. Mary Fehrenbach; and five brothers, Francis, Leo, Hilary, Clement and Thomas Gardner, all of this city. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ [New Castle News, December 31, 1928] Alphonso MARCEDULL Alphonso Marcedull, the 18 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Vincenso Marcedull, 608 Pearson street, died Saturday evening at 10:15 o'clock at the family residence after an illness of pneumonia. He is survived by his parents. The funeral services were held at 10:15 a.m. Monday, December 31, 1928, in St. Vitus church with Rev. Fr. Patrick DiRanna in charge. Interment was made in St. Vitus cemetery. ____________________________________________________ William James McCONAHY The Lawrence Journal New Castle, Pa 27 Jan. 1866 P. 3, col. 2 Died Suddenly We regret to state that our old friend Mr. William M'Conaghy, of North Beaver Township, in this county, died instantly on Monday morning the 15th inst. He was on his way to New Castle, and while purchasing a ticket in the office, at Moravia station, he fell down and expired. He was in his sixty-second year. Has been a resident of this county for many years, having come here at an early age, and was one of our best citizens. His bereaved family have our sympathies in his sudden death. (He was born 31 July 1814 in County Antrim, Ireland, son of Thomas McConahy and Agness McKay. He was married, 16 April 1829, to Mary Ann Hennon, daughter of Joseph Hennon and Margaret Morrow.) Donna Mohney <dmohney@westol.com> ________________________________ [New Castle News, Dec. 31, 1928] Mr. McCREADY's Funeral Funeral sevices of the late Charles A. McCready were held Saturday December 29, 1928 at 3 p.m. from the residence 301 Shaw street, with Rev. W. E. McClure, pastor of the First Presbyterian church in charge. The pallbearers were William EROE, Mack Eroe, George Eroe, Alex Eroe, John TAGGART and Alex McCready. Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery. ____________________________________________________ GEORGE V. MORROW 1913 George V. Morrow died this morning in the home of his daughter,Mrs. Geo. F. McConnell of 1308 Cunningham Avenue. He was 80 years of age and had only been sick since last Wednesday, his death being unexpected. He was born October 1, 1822, being the son of Adam and Cathryne Morrow of Wayne Township. He was born and spent his life in Lawrence County, being a blacksmith in his younger days, and for many years resided on farm near Moravia. He helped to build the Moravia Presbyterian Church and was one of its elders. He had been a member of Central Presbyterian church since coming to New Castle. In 1867, he married Margaret McConahy who died March 5, 1893. Surviving are three children, Mrs. James P. Book, of Shenango Township, Charles L. Morrow, Freedom; Mrs. George F. McConnell at whose home he died. Five grandchildren also survive. He was a brother of Charles Morrow of Moravia. Funeral Tuesday at 11 o'clock with services at the residence of his daughter on Cunningham avenue. Interment at Slippery Rock Cemetery. New Castle Herald April 22, 1913 DEATHS OF THE DAY GEORGE V. MORROW George V. Morrow died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George F. McConnell, 1308 Cunningham avenue, Saturday morning, April 12. He had been ill only since Wednesday of this week, having suffered a stroke at that time. Mr. Morrow was born October 1, 1832, being 80 years old last October. He was a son of the late Adam and Cathryne Morrow of Wayne township. He was born and spent his life in Lawrence County, being a blacksmith in his earlier days, and residing on his farm near Moravia for several years. He helped to build the Moravia Presbyterian Church, and was one of its first elders. He has been a member of the Central Presbyterian church since he has lived in New Castle. He was married in 1867 to Miss Margaret McConahy, who died March 15, 1893. Mr. Morrow is survived by three children and five grandchildren. The children are Mrs. James P. Book of Rose Stop in Shenango township, Charles L. Morrow of Freedom, and Mrs. George F. McConnell of Cunningham avenue, at whose home he died. He also leaves one brother, Charles Morrow of Moravia. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the residence and interment will be made at Slippery Rock. New Castle News April 12, 1913 Mr. Morrow buried. Thet funeral of G. V. Morrow took place yesterday morning, services being held at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. George McConnell, 1308 Cunningham avenue. Rev. A. B. McCormick, pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church, was in charge of the service. The pallbearers were Samuel Crawford, Frank Morrow, Charles Wilkison, David Ritchie, Robert Wilkison, and Charles Hopper. Interment was made in Slippery Rock Cemetery. New Castle News Wednesday, April 16, 1913. (Biographical information: Mrs. James P. Book was my great-grandmother, Sierra Nevada Morrow. Mrs. George F. McConnell was Matilda Gertrude Morrow. Charles L. Morrow, his son, was married to Ada Riddle. The five grandchildren mentioned would probably have been Margaret Annetta Book (my grandmother), Marybelle Book, Georgianna McConnell, Frederick McConnell, and Samuel Morrow. Charles Morrow, his brother, was married to Matilda A. McConahy, sister of George's wife, Margaret. Pallbearers were his nephew, Frank R. Morrow, son of Charles Morrow; David Ritchie, likely a brother of Emeline Ritchie, wife of Frank R. Morrow; Charles and Robert Wilkison, who was probably related to his wife's sister, Rachel, who married Samuel Wilkison/Wilkinson; and Charles Hopper, son of his niece, Susan Morrow Hopper. Charles' mother was Cathrine Van Eman, daughter of Nicholas Van Eman, Jr. and his first wife, Catherine Riddle.) Donna Mohney <dmohney@westol.com> ________________________________ ["New Castle News", February 6, 1922] Mrs. Jane MOSLEY. Mrs. Jane Mosley, aged 46 years, widow of William T. Mosley, died Friday at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Smith FRENCH at Struthers, Ohio, after a week's illness of pneumonia. The deceased who was the daughter of Floyd and Margaret Ruby was born here October 27th, 1875 and had resided here until about ten years ago. Surviving her are one son, William of Sharon and three brothers, Lloyd, John and Charles Ruby, all of Wheatland, and two grand children. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of Lloyd Ruby in Wheatland. Interment was made at Oakwood cemetery. ____________________________________________________ ["New Castle News", December 31, 1928] Mrs. RAMSEY's Funeral. Funeral services of the late Mrs. Jennie A. Ramsey were held Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the family residence, 713 Cumberland avenue with Rev. A. J. Randles in charge and assisted by Rev. Wise and Rev. Lawrence. The pallbearers were George Ramsey, Ira Ramsey, John Ramsey, Frank Brown, Ralph Connor, and Lory Connor. Interment was made in Plaingrove cemetery. ____________________________________________________ [New Castle News, December 31, 1928] Mrs. SAMUELS Buried Funeral services for the late Mrs. Ruth Swisher Samuels, wife of David E. Samuels, took place from the family home, 907 Etna street Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Dr. O. B. Wingerd of Central Presbyterian church of which Mrs. Samuels was an active member officiated. The home was filled with many sorrowing friends and neighbors. Many beautiful flowers bore mute tribute of the high regard and esteem held by the friends of the deceased. Burial was made in Oak Park cemetery and the pallbearers were Jack, Paul and William Williams, Colonel and Edward Hamill, and Julian Howe." ____________________________________________________ ["New Castle News", February 6, 1922] SHOAFF Funeral. Funeral services for Clarence Vincent Shoaff, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Shoaff of 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, were held from the residence Sunday afternoon. Rev. F. G. Davis in charge. Interment was made in Savannah cemetery and pallbearers were: Delores Collingwood, Thelma Neyman, Florence Neyman, and Florence Parks. ____________________________________________________ Lawrence Co. PA Obituary New Castle Herold, June 18, 1919 Wilson M. C. STEWART VETERAN OF '61 DIES SUDDENLY OF A STROKE Stricken with paralysis while visiting at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs Ella REAM, Morris Street, Wilson M. C. STEWART of Adams Street died Tuesday evening about 8 o'clock. He had been at the Ream home but a day or two when he was taken ill suddenly yesterday morning. Mr Stewart was 81 years old and was a veteran of the Civil War. He served three years and six months in Company G of the seventh regiment, Ohio Cavalry. He was a member of the Fourth Presbyterian church. Surviving are his wife Mrs Mary C. Stewart, and the following children: Mrs Anna CROWELL, Mrs Ella SHOAR, Mrs Ollie McCONNELL, Mrs Ida WASSON, Mrs Grace BLACK of this city. Samuel Stewart of Sharpsburg, Harry J., Wilson M. C. and Geroge M. Stewart of this city. The remains have been take to the home of his son-in-law, Charles A. Wasson, 919 Adams street, where he made his home. Funeral services will be held at the residence Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Interment will be made in Oak Park cemetery. Cindy CinGourd1@aol.com --------------------------------------- New Castle News, Monday, September 20, 1999 (FRANCES) LAVERNE (FEHRENBACH) SHOAF LaVerne Shoaf, 79, of 3521-1 Meadowview, died the morning of Sept. 18, 1999, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born Jan. 2, 1920, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary Gardner Fehrenbach. She married Dale P. Shoaf on April 12, 1941. He survives. In addition to her husband, survivors include one son, Jim Shoaf of Hermitage; one daughter, Barbara Dukovic of West Virginia; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Grant and Thomas Fehrenbach. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> __________________________________ Lawrence Co. PA Obituary New Castle News, 1919 Mrs Mattie Lewis STEWART Mrs. Mattie Lewis Stewart, wife of Harry Stewart, of Slippery Rock township, died Tuesday morning at the home of her brother-in-law, Wilson Stewart, 1821 East Washington Street, after an illness of about five months. She was 42 years of age. She had lived in this county practically all her life, and was well know. She was a member of the Central Christian church. Surviving her are her husband and six children, Samuel, Loyal, Mary, Viola, Roy and Lavinia. She leaves also four sisters, Mrs. Mark SHAFFER of Princeton, Mrs. Lou GIBSON of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Nan GETTINGS of this city, and Sarah residing near Pittsburgh; also two brothers, Harry LEWIS of Slippery Rock township, and Robert Lewis of Saxonburg. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the residence. The Rev. Mr Shafer, officiating. Interment at Savanah. Burial: Savannah Cemetery, Shenango Township, New Castle, PA. Lawrence County. Cindy CinGourd1@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Lawrence Co. PA Obituary, New Castle News, January 3, 1929 Mrs. Mary C. STEWART, b. 1852, d. 1929. Wife of Wilson McCall Stewart. Children listed are four daughters, Mrs R.W. POWELL, Mrs Orin McCONNELL, and Mrs. R. L. BLACK of New Castle and Mrs Ella MAYBERRY of Cleveland and four sons, Harry and George of East Brook, Wilson of Baldwin stop and Samuel Stewart of Pittsburgh. Sisters listed as Mrs. Ella BOGLE of Cleveland, Mrs Sallie DUFFY of Oklahoma and Mrs James BYERS of New Castle. Cindy CinGourd1@aol.com -------------------------------------------------------------- born Butler Co. PA lived in Lawrence Co. PA Obituary, New Castle News, Sept. 1956 Hiram H. (Harry) STEWART, born Butler Co. Feb. 1882, a son of Wilson McCall and Mary Stewart. His wife Mattie Stewart died in 1919. Three sons listed as survivors are Samuel Jefferson Stewart, Loyal Wilson Stewart and Roy M. Stewart. Three daughters listed are Mrs. Mary WALTERS, Mrs. Viola WHITLING, and Mrs. Lavina UBER. One brother listed George M. Stewart, and two sisters Mrs. Grace BLACK, Mrs Ollie McCONNELL. Cindy CinGourd1@aol.com -------------------------------------- ["New Castle News", February 6, 1922] Mrs. William THOMAS. Mrs. William Thomas, aged 37 years, of Edenburg, died Sunday evening in the New Castle hospital following a short illness of pneumonia. Besides her husband she is survived by six small children. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. and interment will be made in Hilltown, Pa. ____________________________________________________ [New Castle News, December 31, 1928] Frank VALENTINE Funeral Funeral services for Frank Valentine of Bessemer were held from St. Anthony's church at Bessemer Saturday morning at 9:30. The funeral mass was read by Rev. Fr. Galliano. Interment was made in the church cemetery and the pallbearers were friends. ____________________________________________________ ["New Castle News", December 31, 1928] John VELKER. John Velker, aged 74 years a former resident of New Castle died in Struthers, O. on Sunday ......... reside in Struthers, twenty-three years ago, where he was the proprietor of Velker's Confectionery of that place. He was a member of the United Presbyterian church of Struthers and was a charter member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge of New Castle, also the P. H. C. Surviving him are his wife, Margaret Velker, and two sons, Thomas J., of Struthers, and Paul, of Youngstown. He also leaves three half-brothers, Frank HETRICK, of Nebraska, and J. C. and Charles HETRICK, of New Castle, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 2, at 1:30 p. m. from the homeof his son, Thomas J. Velker, 66 Hawthorne Street, Struthers, with Rev. Carson officiating. Burial in Lake Park cemetery. ____________________________________________________ ["New Castle News", December 31, 1928] Mrs. WAGNER's Funeral. Funeral services of Mrs. Isabel Wagner were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence, 23 North Mercer Street, with Rev. A. J. Randles, pastor of the Second United Presbyterian church in charge. The pallbearers were William Wagner....... ____________________________________________________ [New Castle News, December 31, 1928] Mrs. WANDEL Buried Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mary Wandel of Madison avenue took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Ridgeway, Pa. Burial was made in the Ridgeway cemetery and the pallbearers were relatives. ____________________________________________________ [updated 11/13/2000] New Castle News - February 10, 1937 THOMAS WELCH Thomas WELCH, aged 73, was burned to death in a fire which destroyed the three-room cottage in which he lived alone in the rear of the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. Frank Valiensi, of Wilson Avenue Extension, at 2:30 o'clock this morning. The fire is believed to have started from an exploding oil lamp, although it was impossible to discover the origin of the blaze. In addition to Mrs. Valiensi, he is survived by another step-daughter, Mrs. Anthony Nene and two daughters, Mrs. Edward Heany and Mrs. Joseph Priesel, all of this city. Mr. Welch also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner and Mrs. Mary Rigby of this city., 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Although he was born in Nashville, Tenn., he was brought to New Castle as a baby and spent most of his lifetime here. His wife, Catherine Gardner Welch, died seven years ago. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Bea Mansfield <themans@netmcr.com> ___________________________________ ["New Castle News", December 31, 1928] Mrs. WILDER's Funeral Funeral services of Mrs. Alice Woods Wilder were held from the late residence, 438 Neshannock Avenue, Saturday at twelve o'clock noon with Rev. S. E. Irvine, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church in charge. Relatives acted as pallbearers. Interment was made in the family mausoleum in Greenwood cemetery. ____________________________________________________