OBITS: ORR Family, mostly Blair County, PA
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CADY, Elizabeth (ORR), 1970 ORR, John T., 1999
DAVIS, Mary E. (ORR), 2000 ORR, Joseph H. Sr., 1978 (?)
DECKER, Patricia (ORR), 2003 ORR, Joshua M., 1972
FINNEGAN, Marie A., 1984 ORR, Margaret E. (SNYDER), 1999
FOUST, Harriett E. (ORR), 2002 ORR, Mary (McCAUSLAND), 1985
HELMAN, Emma M. (ORR), 1984 ORR, Mary (McCAUSLAND), 1985
ISENBERG, Nellie E. (ORR), 1969 ORR, Matthew L., 1988
LASHAR, Sara (ORR), 1984 ORR, Maude (CESSNA), 1967
LESLIE, Bessie J. (ORR), 1986 ORR, Meda B. (JEFFRIES), 1983
NEFF, H. Vickie (ORR), 1993 ORR, Melvin G., 1992
ORR, A. F., 1892 ORR, Mildred R. (BAILEY), 1987
ORR, Anna C., 1967 ORR, Myrtle (SWANGER), 1979
ORR, Beatrice E., 2000 ORR, Naomi H. (HUMPHREYS), 1981
ORR, Bryan E., 1982 ORR, Paul D., 1981
ORR, Charles E., 1985 ORR, Robert E., 1985
ORR, Charles J., 1986 ORR, Roy A., 1985
ORR, Christine B. (BLOCHER), 1973 ORR, Selina (MAUS), 1978
ORR, Clyde K., 1965 ORR, Thomas B., 1936
ORR, Clyde R., 1990 ORR, Thomas C., 1992
ORR, Evert Earl, 1984 ORR, William C. "Rusty," 1984
ORR, Frank R., 1996 ORR, William Grant, 1979
ORR, Grant, 1936 ORR, William H., 1940
ORR, Helen E., 1978 PRUGH, Elizabeth M. (ORR), 1984
ORR, Herman P., 1967 RADELL, Maude O. (ORR), 1930
ORR, Hilda M., 1982 RHODES, Mildred (ORR), 1956
ORR, Infant Daughter, 1966 RIDER, Elva Catherine (ORR), 1992
ORR, J. Kyle, 1914 RINK, Kathleen (ORR), 1988
ORR, James D., 1982 SMITH, Thelma (ORR), 1976
ORR, Janet Marie "Jan," 1996 TROSTLE, Violet C. (ORR), 1988
ORR, Joan H. (MAHER), 1990 TROUPE, Cotena (ORR), 1969
ORR, John A., 1999 WALKER, Julia R. (ORR), 1996
ORR, John C., 1985
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ELIZABETH CADY
Of Warrior Oaks, Huntingdon RD 1, died at 6:50 p.m. yesterday, April 5, 1970
in Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, after an extended illness. She was born
at Apollo Sept. 29, 1892, a daughter of Robert F. and Jane (Leary) Orr, and was
twice married, first to Lt. James K. Fitzpatrick then to Albert F. Cady, who
survives. Mrs. Cady was a member of the First United Presbyterian church, the
Daughters of the American Revolution and had served two terms as president of
the Civic Club in Huntingdon. Friends will be received in the Brown Funeral
Home, Huntingdon, after 4 p.m. tomorrow and in the Bodenhorn & Shaffer Funeral
Home Apollo, after 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Note: Riverview Cemetery, Apollo.
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MARY E. DAVIS
Mary Elizabeth Davis, 82, of 16 Locust Court, Hollidaysburg, died Saturday,
Oct. 21, 2000, at Altoona Hospital, after an extended illness. She was born
Feb. 14, 1918, in Altoona, the daughter of the late Roy James Orr, Sr. and Helen
(Hughes) Orr. She married Amos Davis on Aug. 22, 1942, in Altoona. He preceded
her in death on Feb. 1, 1999. Mrs. Davis was a self-employed French teacher.
She was a 1936 graduate of Altoona High School. A high-point of Mrs. Davis's
life was studying in Switzerland until the outbreak of World War II. She later
attended Hood College. Mrs. Davis was an avid skier, tennis player and golfer
and loved traveling. She was a member of the following clubs: Junior Women's
Club, Senior Women's Club, Altoona Hood College Club, board chairwoman of the
YWCA, Park Hills Country Club and the Navy League. Surviving are three sons:
Timothy Charles Davis of San Mateo, Calif., Amos Hughes Davis of Baton Rouge,
La., and Andrew Alan Davis of Shippensburg; a daughter, Karen Elizabeth Davis of
Machipongo, Va.; a brother, Roy James Orr Jr. of Altoona; eight grandchildren:
Amos Prosser Davis, Benjamin Lashar Davis, Tyler Scott Davis, Emily Nicole
Davis, Bradley Charles Davis, Christopher Alan Davis, Patrick Andrew Davis and
Casey Junior Davis; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a
sister, Sarah Lashar; and four brothers: James D., Joseph H., William G. and
Thomas C. Orr. Mrs. Davis was very proud of her Scottish heritage going back to
her great-great-grandfather, John Orr, from Scotland, who settled in upper
Sinking Valley in the early 1800s.
Altoona Mirror, Sunday, October 22, 2000
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PATRICIA E. DECKER
Mrs. Patricia E. Decker, 72, of 309 E. Grant Ave., died unexpectedly Saturday
morning, March 29, 2003 at her home.
She was born Feb. 7, 1931, in Altoona, the daughter of the late John Thomas
and Meda Bernice (Jeffries) Orr. She married Donald E. Decker March 6, 1952, in
Altoona. He died June 17, 1996.
Mrs. Decker was a member of Second Avenue United Methodist Church.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Decker was a 1948 graduate of Altoona High School.
Surviving are five sons: Craig A. of Altoona, Michael of Bridgewater, N. J.,
Jeffrey A. of Hummelstown, Todd A. of Hershey and Mark A., of Altoona; seven
grandchildren: Bernadette Thompson, Matthew Decker, Tina and Lisa Bowers and
Leah, Lauren and Mariena Decker; and two sisters, Marjorie DiGiovanni of
Philadelphia and Sally A. DeDea of Altoona.
There will be no public viewing. The family will receive friends from 10
until 11 a.m. Wednesday at Daniel R. Myers Funeral Home, Altoona.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home by
the Rev. Matthew Lake. Interment at Charlottesville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Arthritis
Foundation.
Altoona Mirror, Monday, March 31, 2003
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MARIE A. FINNEGAN
Mrs. Finnegan, 63, of Queen died at 1:30 A.M. today, Sept. 12, 1984, in
Pennknoll Village, Everett RD 1, following an extended illness.
She was born Oct. 30, 1920, in Altoona, the daughter of Earl G. and Nellie F.
(Arnsparger) Orr, and in 1953, married Clyde A. Finnegan.
Surviving are her husband and two stepchildren: Robert E. of Dearborn, Mich.,
and Dorothy L. Bahley of Belleville, Mich.
Also surviving are a brother and sister: Raymond E. of Lubbock, Texas, and
Eleanor Miller of Altoona.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Marvin C.
Leslie Funeral Home, Claysburg.
Interment in Greenfield Cemetery, Imler RD.
Altoona Mirror, September 12, 1984
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HARRIET E. FOUST
Mrs. Harriett E. Foust, 78, Box 3052, Kettle Road, Altoona RR 7, died Thursday
evening, June 20, 2002, at her residence.
She was born Feb. 26, 1924, in Altoona, a daughter of the late John and Ruth
E. (Patton) Orr. She married George B. Foust Nov. 24, 1946, in Altoona. He
died Sept. 15, 1991.
Mrs. Foust was a member of Third Presbyterian Church.
She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Foust was a 1943 graduate of Altoona High School.
Surviving are a daughter, Kay Cross at home; a grandson, Matthew; two great-
grandchildren; a brother, William of State Line, Pa.; and three sisters:
Caroline White in Florida, and Virginia Reed and Gail Diehl, both of Altoona.
There was no public viewing. Interment was made at Blair Memorial Park,
Bellwood.
Note: rest of obit is missing.
Altoona Mirror, Saturday, June 29, 2002
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EMMA M. HELMAN
Mrs. Helman, 65, of 232 Verbeke St., Harrisburg, formerly of Altoona, died at
7 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 1984, in Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg.
Mrs. Helman was a co-owner of Helman's Groceries, Harrisburg, and retired from
the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Harrisburg.
She was born May 26, 1919, in Belleville, the daughter of Robert F. and Mary
L. Orr, and married Paul C. Helman.
Surviving are her husband, two children: Denise L. Smith and James P. of
Harrisburg, and two grandchildren.
Also surviving are four brothers and sisters: Elva C. Rider, Robert E. and
Charles J. of Altoona and Helen L. Keith of Fallentimber.
Mrs. Helman was a member of Second United Church of Christ, Harrisburg.
She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. Lower Allen Township.
Friends will be received from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Neumyer Funeral Home,
Harrisburg.
Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Contributions in her memory
may be made to the Second United Church of Christ, Green and Verbeke Streets,
Harrisburg, Pa. 17102.
Altoona Mirror, June 11, 1984
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NELLIE E. ISENBERG
Of 1606 3rd Ave., died at 6:30 p.m. yesterday in her home, after a brief
illness. She was born in Greenwood on June 4 1888, the daughter of Casper and
Martha (Harrison) Orr, and married John F. Isenberg, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are two sons, Paul F. and John E., of Altoona; two grandchildren,
three great-grandchildren and a brother and sister, Edward of Juniata and Mrs.
Hazel Morrison of Greenwood. Mrs. Isenberg was a member of the First Baptist
Church. She will repose at the T. J. Stevens Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m.
today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
Altoona Mirror, March 24, 1969
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SARA LASHAR
Mrs. Lashar of Palos Verdes Estates, Calif., formerly of Altoona, died
Wednesday, April 4, 1984 in her home, after an extended illness.
She was born in 1907, in Altoona, the daughter of Roy J. and Helen (Hughes)
Orr, and married Walter Benjamin Lashar Jr., who died in November 1978.
Surviving are four children: Walter Benjamin III of Cimsbury, Conn.; Lucy
Hoch of Berwyn, Sally Hill of Palos Verdes Estates, and David of Hudson, Ohio,
and 14 grandchildren.
Also surviving are a sister and brother: Mary Elizabeth Davis and Thomas
Crawford of Altoona.
Mrs. Lashar was a 1924 graduate of Altoona High School and a 1928 graduate of
Goucher College, Baltimore, Md.
Interment will be made in Palos Verdes Estates.
Altoona Mirror, April 6, 1984
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BESSIE J. LESLIE
Mrs. Leslie, 96, of the Bellemead Home for the Elderly, formerly of 823 Rose
Hill Drive, died at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 1986, in the home, after a
brief illness.
She was born Feb. 9, 1890, in Altoona, the daughter of Frank J. and Jane
(Benson) Orr, and married George F. Leslie, who died April 25, 1955.
Surviving are three daughters: Dorothy Bonebreak of Orlando, Fla., and Jean
Burns and Elizabeth Hildabrand of Altoona; seven grandchildren and 16 great-
grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother and sister: Violet Trostle and John of Altoona.
Mrs. Leslie was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church.
There will be no public viewing.
Arrangements by Daniel R. Myers Funeral Home.
Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to the American Cancer Society.
Altoona Mirror, March 26, 1986
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H. VICKIE NEFF
Mrs. Neff, 90, of HAIDA Manor, Hastings, formerly of Westover, died at 11:10
a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1993, at the manor.
She was born Sept. 5, 1903, in Woodbridge, N.J., the daughter of Stephen and
Elizabeth (Salygi) Orr. She married Dennis Neff on May 14, 1921, in Westover.
Surviving are her husband, three children: Dorothy Savage of Hastings, Ruth
Bunny Ditchfield of Williamsport and James of Westover; 10 grandchildren and
nine great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Neff was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Westover, and a
former member of the Coalport Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Grace United
Methodist Church, Westover.
Arrangements by Wendell W. Lloyd Funeral Home, Irvona.
Interment at Westover Cemetery, Westover. At the request of the deceased,
there will be no viewing.
Altoona Mirror, December 29, 1993
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MR. A. F. ORR.
At his residence, No. 916 Eleventh avenue, Mr. A. F. Orr died last evening at
8:10 o'clock, aged 49 years, 8 months and 8 days. He had been in failing health
for months past but death came suddenly at the last and was a great shock to his
friends. He is survived by his wife, three brothers, four sisters and his aged
father and mother. The brothers are: H. A., T. K. and C. M. Orr, and the
sisters are Mrs. Mary Meadville, Mrs. __san Landis; Mrs. Mary Wilson and Miss
Kate Orr. The funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Interment in Fairview cemetery.
Altoona Mirror, January 4, 1892
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MRS. ANNA C. ORR, RETIRED MIRROR EMPLOYE, DIES
Mrs. Anna C. Orr of 1010 24th Ave., retired proofreader of the Altoona Mirror,
died Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. in the Altoona Hospital.
Mrs. Orr was born March 11, 1909, in Altoona, the daughter of James and Emma
(McConnell) Doyle. She was married to Joshua M. Orr Sept. 14, 1951.
Surviving are her husband and two brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Edna
McKenzie of Detroit, Mich., sister Mary David of Sacred Heart Convent,
Pittsburgh, David D. of Westmont, N.J., and Charles F., Mrs. Caroline Cooney and
Mrs. Edith Liebal of Altoona.
Mrs. Orr retired in March 1966 from The Mirror, where she had been employed
for a number of years. She was a member of the Altoona YWCA.
Friends will be received in the Jones Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10
p.m. Thursday.
Altoona Mirror, May 10, 1967
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BEATRICE E. MANN
Mrs. Beatrice E. Mann, 82, 1303 Rose Hill Drive Extension, Altoona, died
Tuesday evening, April 25, 2000, at Altoona Hospital following an extended
illness.
She was born Nov. 25, 1917, in Altoona, the daughter of James Garver and Mary
Luella (Miller) Orr. She married Donald J. Mann May 16, 1942, in Winchester,
Va. He died March 25, 1991.
Mrs. Mann was a member of Greenwood United Methodist Church.
She was a homemaker and had been a den mother for Cub Scout Pack No. 15.
Surviving are two daughters: Sharon Anderson of Port Matilda and Sylvia
Miller of Shippensburg; a son, Donald J. of Blairsville; a brother, Samuel G. in
Ohio; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday April 28, and 10
to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Mauk and Yates Funeral Home Inc., Juniata.
She was a loving, giving and caring person.
Interment will be made at Blair Memorial Park.
Altoona Mirror, Thursday, April 27, 2000
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BRYAN E. ORR,
86, of Creekside, died Wednesday, April 28, 1982, at the Indiana Hospital.
A son of the late James E. and Martha J. (Little) Orr, he was born Nov. 24,
1896 in Washington Township, Indiana County.
Mr. Orr was a member of the Harmony Grove Lutheran Church, the Richard W.
Watson Post 141 American Legion, Indiana, and the VFW Shannock Valley Memorial
Post 6555.
He was a retired miner and was associated with IUP for over 15 years. Mr. Orr
lived his entire life in the Creekside area and was a WW I veteran, having
served with the U. S. Army in France.
Surviving are five sons: Earl, Cleveland, Ohio; James, Ray City, Ga.; Wayne
and Darlene, both of Creekside; Roger, Germany; six daughters: Mrs. Earl
(Pauline) Park and Mrs. Joseph (Jolene) Blazavich, both of Creekside; Mrs.
Thomas (Margaret)Hrin, Ford City; Mrs. Wayne (Martha) Parks, Shelocta RD 1; Mrs.
Robert (Bernice) Weaver, Sagamore; Mrs. Thomas (Carolyn)Weston, Creekside; 40
grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Roy and Matthew Orr,
both of Creekside RD 1; seven sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Mae) Prugh, Atwood; Mrs.
Leila McCormick, San Francisco, Calif.; Mrs. Robert (Mary) Denlinger, Lancaster;
Mrs. Lillian Blose, Shelocta RD 1; Mrs. Avery (Hazel) Zewart, Indiana RD 6; Mrs.
Jessie Donahue, Home RD 1; Mrs. William (Florence) Polito, Creekside RD 1.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Bailey Orr, Sept. 17, 1981; sons
Paul, Oct 31, 1981 and Laverne 1953; a daughter Ruby in 1925, and brothers Elmer
and James Orr and sisters Alice and Cora.
Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. Friday at Robinson-Lytle's, Indiana,
where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1, with Pastor Richard P.
Cooper, officiating. Interment will be in Harmony Grove Lutheran Cemetery.
Military services will be conducted at the graveside.
1982 clipping
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CHARLES E. ORR
Mr. Orr, 88, of 321 Park Place, Juniata, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4,
1985, in his home, after a brief illness.
Known as Eddie, Mr. Orr retired as a gardener from the Altoona Hospital in
December 1961.
He was born Nov. 13, 1896, in Greenwood, the son of Casper and Martha (Harris)
Orr, and Nov. 17, 1916, in Cumberland, Md., married S. Edna Knipple, who died
July 9, 1977.
Surviving are three children: Julia Walker, Naomi Campbell and Charles R. of
Altoona; three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 to 11 a.m.
Wednesday in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata.
ORR - Services for Charles E. Orr of 321 Park Place, Juniata, will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Juniata, by the Rev. Glen
A. Snyder. Interment in Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood. Friends will be
received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. until time of services
Wednesday in the funeral home.
Altoona Mirror, August 5, 1985
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CHARLES J. ORR
Mr. Orr, 73, of 2311 15th Ave., died at 1:22 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 1986, in
Mercy Hospital.
Mr. Orr retired as a electrician from Conrail in 1975, after 37 years service.
He was born Oct. 22, 1912, in Roaring Spring; the son of Robert and Mary (Ray)
Orr, and May 20, 1934, married Joan Maher.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Marjorie Porta of Altoona, and four
granddaughters.
Also surviving are two sisters, Elva Rider of Altoona and Helen Keith of
Fallentimber.
Mr. Orr was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church.
Friends will be receive from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Stevens
Mortuary.
ORR - The funeral of Charles J. Orr of 2311 15th Ave., will be held with a mass
of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Leo's Catholic Church. Interment
in Calvary Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday in Stevens Mortuary Inc., where a wake service will be held at 3:30
p.m. Thursday.
Altoona Mirror, March 19, 1986
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CHRISTINE B. ORR
Of 525 Walton Ave., died at 8 p.m. yesterday, July 24, 1973, at the
Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a brief illness. She was born in
Altoona, a daughter of Emil and Louise (Hess) Blocher, and was married to Roy J.
Orr, who died June 1, 1954. Surviving are a son, Roy J. Jr., and a brother,
Emil A. Jr. of Altoona. Mrs. Orr was a graduate of the Altoona Hospital School
of Cursing. She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church. Daughters of Luther
Sunday School Class, and was vice president of the Keystone Garden Club.
Friends will be received in the Myers Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday.
Altoona Mirror, July 25, 1973
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CLYDE K. ORR
Of 1128 8th Ave., died at 8:10 a.m. today in Mercy Hospital, where he was
admitted last Wednesday, after a brief illness. He was born in Altoona on March
5, 1881, a son of John and Harriet (Keith) Orr. Surviving are several nieces
and nephews. Mr. Orr was of the Methodist faith, a retired petroleum
distributor and with a brother, John, had operated the Keystone service station
at 7th Ave. and 4th St. for a number of years. He also had served as a deputy
sheriff of Blair County under a brother, Sheriff William H. Orr. Friends will
be received in the Stevens Mortuary after noon tomorrow.
ORR - Services for Clyde K. Orr of 1128 8th Ave., will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday I the Stevens Mortuary by the Rev. Clarke J. Redmond. Interment in
Oak Ridge Cemetery. Friends will be received in the Stevens Mortuary, 1421 8th
Ave., after noon Wednesday.
Altoona Mirror, June 9, 1965
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CLYDE R. ORR
Mr. Orr, 69, of Box 93, Willowbrook Village, Duncansville, died at 4:10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 10, 1990, at the Van Zandt VA Medical Center, following a lengthy
illness.
Mr. Orr retired as a machinist from the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1953, after
17 years' service.
He was born May 31, 1920, in Altoona, the son of James G. and Mary Loulia
(Miller) Orr, and June 9, 1937, in Altoona, married Helen L. Houck.
Surviving are his wife, six children: Ann Wance of Altoona, Joyce Settle of
Hollidaysburg, Vivian Campbell of Rockhill, S.C.; Samuel R. of Johnstown, and
Samantha L. and Shawn L., at home; 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother and a sister: Samuel of Cleveland, Ohio, and
Beatrice Mann of Altoona.
Mr. Orr was a member of Riggles Gap Bible church.
He was also a member of Disabled American Veterans and American Legion.
Mr. Orr was an Army veteran of World War II.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and noon to 1 p.m.
Tuesday at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., by the Rev. Norman Waite. Interment
at Alto-Reste Park. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday
and noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment at Alto-Reste Park.
Altoona Mirror, February 11, 1990
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C.S.M. RET. EVERT EARL ORR, 54, of Browns Mills, N.J., died Sunday, Sept. 9,
1984, at Memorial Hospital, Burlington County, Mt. Holly, N.J.
A son of Ralph Orr and Eva Mae Orr Reed, he was born Sept. 12, 1929, in
Indiana.
Mr. Orr was a Retired Command Sgt. Major having served in the U.S. Army for 28
years. He was a veteran of World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam wars. After
retiring from the Army he worked as a school bus driver.
Surviving are his wife, Jacquelin M. Wildonger Orr; a son, Joseph E. of
Levinworth, Kan.; a daughter, Jacqueline L. Orr at home; his mother Eva Mae Reed
and step-father Levi Reed of Creekside, his father, Ralph Orr of Warren, Ohio; a
brother Irvin Orr of Cyprus, Calif.; maternal grandmother, Ora Miller, of
Creekside; and one grandson.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Interment with full military honors will be in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington,
Va. The Lankenau Funeral Home, Penderton, J.J. is in charge of arrangements.
Clipping dated 1984
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FRANK R. ORR
Senior Master Sgt. Frank R. Orr, Moreno Valley, Calif., formerly of Altoona,
died from pneumonia Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1996, at Medical Arts Convalescent
Hospital, Riverside, Calif.
He was born Jan. 27, 1917, in Altoona, the son of David and Esther (Shimer)
Orr.
Mr. Orr retired from the Air Force in 1967 after 30 years of service.
He was a member of the Non-Commissioned Officers Club at March Air Force Base,
Riverside.
Surviving are his wife, Louise of Moreno Valley, three sons: Jeff of Santa
Ana, Calif., John of Riverside and Frank Jr. of Pine Grove, Calif.; a brother,
Ralph of Martinsburg; a sister, Grace Stickler of Forest Park, Ga.; and four
grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at Moreno Valley Mortuary,
Calif.
Interment at Riverside National Cemetery.
Altoona Mirror, Saturday, August 24, 1996
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RETIRED BUILDER EXPIRES AT HOME
Grant Orr, aged 69, of 303 Fourth avenue, prominent contractor and builder in
the city for many years, died at his home at 3:45 o'clock this morning. Mr. Orr
was taken ill on the evening of March 16, at his home, while a member of the
March criminal court jury panel. His condition had been regarded as serious
since.
Mr. Orr was born in Sinking valley on June 3, 1866, a son of William and
Margaret (Moore) Orr, and grew to young manhood there. Coming to Altoona he was
associated with a brother, J. C. Orr, under whom he learned the carpentry trade,
and then engaged in the contracting business in the firm of Orr, Blake & Co.
His entire life was spent in the business and he gained a wide reputation,
doing considerable work in the Pittsburgh district as well as locally. Among
the last large buildings in the city on which Mr. Orr was employed were the
Senior High school annex, the City hall and the Altoona hospital nurses' home.
He retired in 1931 after a serious illness.
On June 7, 1921, he was united in marriage with Ellen McGuire of the city.
Surviving are his wife and three children, Robert, John and Mary Catherine, all
at home. Mr. Orr was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Mr. Orr was a member of the Third Presbyterian church of the city. The body
may be viewed at the home where funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock
Sunday afternoon. Interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery.
Altoona Mirror, March 27, 1936
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HELEN E. ORR
Of Box 311, Sinking Valley RD3, died at 7 a.m. today, Dec. 2, 1978, in the
home of her sister after an extended illness. She was born Aug. 3, 1905, in
Altoona, the daughter of Fred Z. and Edith Pearl (Holt) Stoner, and March 30,
1926, married Ralph L. Orr, who died June 2, 1962. Surviving are two brothers
and a sister, Carl H. of Altoona, D. Paul of Juniata and Mrs. Mary M. Thompson,
with whom she resided. She was a member of the Fourth Street Church of God and
the Faithful Followers Sunday school class. Friends will be received from noon
to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in the Mauk &
Yates funeral Home. Juniata.
ORR - Services for Helen E. Orr of Box 311, Sinking Valley RD 3, will be held at
2 p.m. Monday in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home Inc., Juniata, by the Rev. Lee R.
Snyder. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends will be received from noon to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. until time of services Monday in the
funeral home.
Altoona Mirror, December 2, 1978
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HENRY P. ORR
Formerly of 713 24th St., died unexpectedly at 10:05 a.m. yesterday in Valley
View Home. He was born in Roaring Spring Sept. 10, 1911, a son of Robert F. and
Mary (Ray) Orr. Surviving are eight brothers and sisters, Robert E., Mrs.
Thelma Stiver, Charles Wilson and Mrs. Elva Rider of the city. William R. of
Camp Hill, Mrs. Emma Helman of Harrisburg and Mrs. Helen Keith of Uniontown,
Ohio. Friends will be received in the Stevens Mortuary from 7 to 9 p.m. today,
2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
Altoona Mirror, March 16 & 17, 1967
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NAME INCORRECT
The name of Herman P. Orr, formerly of 713 24th St. was incorrectly published
as Henry in his obituary yesterday. Mr. Orr was known to friends and
acquaintances as Bussy.
Altoona Mirror, March 18, 1967
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HILDA M. ORR
Miss Orr, 79, of 4 Log Cabin Court, died at 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, 1982,
in Altoona Hospital, following a brief illness.
Miss Orr retired as an English teacher from Altoona high School in 1959 after
35 years' service.
She was born Oct. 19, 1902, in Altoona, the daughter of William H. and C. May
(Freet) Orr.
Surviving are a nephew, William O. Rhodes of Everett, four grandnephews and a
grandniece.
Miss Orr was a member of Bethany Lutheran church.
She was a 1919 graduate of Altoona High School, a 1923 graduate of Goucher
College, and did graduate work at Pennsylvania State University.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
in Stevens Mortuary. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Altoona Mirror, October 15, 1982
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BABY GIRL ORR
Infant daughter of Thomas and Melda Orr of 1819 11th Ave., rear, died at 5:35
p.m. yesterday in Mercy Hospital where she was born at 3:38 p.m.
July 2, 1966
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J. KYLE ORR.
A retired Pennsy employe and well known citizen of the East side, died
yesterday afternoon at 4:45 o'clock of acute kidney trouble, at his home, 117
Sixth Avenue. He was born in Sinking valley, March 12, 1837, his parents being
John and Elizabeth Orr. Working on his father's farm until 1855, he came to
this city and entered the employ of the Pennsy in the bridge and boiler shops,
under Foreman Alexander Smith. After a period of three years Mr. Orr was
suspended with a number of others owing as a depression in business. He then
entered the blacksmith shop of his brother-in-law, John Hooper, and learned that
trade. He returned to Sinking Valley after completing his trade and established
a shop there. In 1861 he returned to this city and again entered the company
service in the machine and blacksmith shops, but removed once more to sinking
Valley to engage in farming several years later. In 1881 he again took a
position in the local car shops and later in the blacksmith shops. On April 1,
1908, he was formally retired from the service and placed on the pension rolls,
after reaching the age limit of 70 years. He was united in marriage on Jan. 11,
1866 to Miss Caroline Fleck, of Sinking Valley, who preceded him to the grave
several years ago. While in Sinking Valley, the veteran served several terms as
school director and township auditor. Early in his youth he united with the
Presbyterian church. He is the last of a family of nine, and is survived by one
daughter, Miss Alice, at home, and a son, Harry S., also at home. The funeral
services will be held at his late home at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, in
charge of Rev. J. E. Irvine of the Third Presbyterian church. Interment will
follow in the Greenwood cemetery.
Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, January 3, 1914
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JAMES D. ORR
Former City Man Expires
James D. Orr, 74, of Emsworth, formerly of Altoona, died Friday, May 7, 1982,
in Allegheny General Hospital, Northside, Pittsburgh, after an extended illness.
Mr. Orr retired as a sales representative from Harper and Row Publishing, Inc.
in 1972.
He was born Oct. 17, 1907, in Altoona, the son of Roy J. and Helen (Hughes)
Orr, and was twice married, first to Virginia Hunter, who died in 1963, then to
Martha Thompson.
Surviving are his wife, two sons: John Hunter of Altoona and Douglas Hunter
of Fayetteville and five grandchildren.
Also surviving are two sisters and a brother: Sara Lashar in California and
Thomas Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Davis of Altoona.
Mr. Orr was a member of the Simpson Methodist Church, Western Pennsylvania
Conservancy, Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Educational
Sales Club Inc. and the Western Pennsylvania Retired Educational Salesmen.
He was a 1925 graduate of Altoona High School, a 1926 graduate of Kiski
Preparatory School, Saltsburg, and a 1930 graduate of Brown University,
Providence, R. I.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and noon to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday in the McDonald Linn Funeral Home, Avalon. Interment in Highwood
Cemetery, Northside, Pittsburgh.
Altoona Mirror, May 8, 1982
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JANET M. ORR
Mrs. Janet Marie "Jan" Orr, 64, 1300 22nd Ave., Altoona, and 1 Virginia Ave.,
Rehoboth, Del., died Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, 1996, at her Altoona residence,
following an extended illness.
She was born Jan. 27, 1932, in Altoona, the daughter of Nathan S. and Rhonda
M. (Sipes) DeShong. She married Joseph H. Orr, Jr. March 17, 1952, in Elkton,
Md.
Mrs. Orr was a member of the Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church.
She was a registered nurse and formerly employed at Shriners Hospital and
Friends Hospital, Philadelphia, and Biggs Air Force Base Hospital in Texas.
Mrs. Orr was a 1949 graduate of Altoona High School and a 1952 graduate of the
Altoona Hospital School of Nursing.
She enjoyed needlepoint, reading and cooking.
Surviving are her husband; a son, Joseph H. III of Altoona; four daughters:
Dr. Jennifer L. Marlowe, Jessica H. Sheets and Jeigh H., all of Altoona, and
Juliet H. Russell of Bar Harbor, Maine; three sisters: Etta Showalter of
Orlando, Fla, Goldie Bayer of Altoona and Joanne Ehredt of Fredericksburg, Va.;
and a brother, Byron E. of Altoona.
In remembrance of Janet Marie Orr, those who wish may make contributions to
the American Cancer Society or the Altoona Area Public Library.
Altoona Mirror, Wednesday, October 9, 1996
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JOAN H. ORR
Mrs. Orr, 73, of 2311 15th Ave. died unexpectedly at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June
16, 1990, at Mercy Hospital emergency room.
She was born Oct. 30, 1916, in Altoona, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret
(Settlemyer) Maher, and May 20, 1934, in Maryland, married Charles J. Orr, who
died March 18, 1986.
Surviving are a daughter, Marjorie Porta of Altoona; and four grandchildren.
Also surviving are two brothers and a sister: William and Robert of
Duncansville and Mary Pfiester of Altoona.
Mrs. Orr was a member of St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Stevens
Mortuary.
Interment at Calvary Cemetery.
Altoona Mirror, June 17, 1990
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JOHN A. ORR
John A. Orr, 46, 1504 15th St., died Thursday, March 18, 1999, at his
residence.
He was born Nov. 27, 1952, in Altoona, the son of John and Verna (Snare) Orr.
His father preceded him in death. He married Cindy C. Kimmen.
Mr. Orr formerly worked as a laborer at Caldwell and Emery Masonry Contractors
Inc.
He was a graduate of Altoona High School and Altoona School of Commerce, with
a degree in business administration.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters: Jessica Lynn of Altoona and Christina
Marie, at home; a son, Brian of Altoona; his mother of Atlanta; and a brother,
William of Atlanta.
Friends will be received from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Gilden Barton Funeral
Home.
Interment at Calvary Cemetery.
Altoona Mirror, Saturday, March 20, 1999
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JOHN C. ORR, 88, of Rt. 85, Home, died Monday, Dec. 2, 1985, at his home.
A son of Robert and Jennie Kuhn Orr, he was born Aug. 2, 1897, at Braddock.
Mr. Orr was a former member of the Plumville Presbyterian church and former
member of the U.M.W.A. Local 1413 of Ernest. He was the oldest member of the Ox
Hill Fair Board Association and served as treasurer and presently as honorary
vice president. He was a retired coal miner and worked in Ernest mines for 17
years, retiring in 1960. Mr. Orr was a life-long resident of South Mahoning
Township, having been self-employed as a farmer most of his life.
Surviving are his wife, Florence Pearl Bush Lutz Orr; two daughters, Mrs.
James (Dorothy) Burkett of Home and Mrs. Walter (Janet) Harper of Home; two
stepsons, Thomas Lutz of Hamburg, N.Y., and Donald Lutz of Springville, N.Y.;
three grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; ten step great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: four brothers and two sisters;
George A., Robert L., Joseph H., an infant brother William, Mrs. Sarah Jamison,
and Mary E. Orr; and one step-granddaughter.
Mr. Orr was the last surviving member of his family.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bowser-Minich
Funeral Home, Plumville, where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev.
Larry Greenslit will officiate. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Indiana.
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JOHN T. "MIKE" ORR
John T. "Mike" Orr, 89, 1912 Bellemead Drive, died early Monday morning, March
1, 1999, at Altoona Hospital.
He was born Dec. 30, 1909, in Altoona, the son of the late Frank G. and Jane
P. (Benson) Orr. He was twice married, first to Meda B. Jeffries Feb. 10, 1946,
in Hollidaysburg. She died Nov. 15, 1983. He then married Mildred E. Pletz
Dec. 9, 1986 in York.
Mr. Orr was a member of East End United Methodist Church.
He retired as supervisor of the shop system of Amtrak in December 1974. Prior
to that, he retired Jan. 1, 1966, as a supervisor and plant manager of the
Pennsylvania Railroad where he was employed with Pullman Standard Co. plants at
West Point, and Hammond, Ind.
Mr. Orr was a member of the AARP.
Surviving are his wife; three daughters: Marjorie DiGiovanni of Philadelphia
and Sally A. DeDea and Patricia E. Decker, both of Altoona; two stepsons, Curtis
R. Hughes and Kenneth E. Hughes, both of Harrisburg; 14 grandchildren; seven
step grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 13 step great-grandchildren; several
great-great-grandchildren; and three step great-great-grandchildren.
There will be no public viewing. Interment will be made in Altoona.
Arrangements by Daniel R. Myers Funeral Home.
Altoona Mirror, Tuesday, March 2, 1999
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ORR - Private services for Joseph H. Orr Sr. of 2211 2nd Ave. will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday in the All Faiths Chapel of Altoona Campus of Pennsylvania State
University by the Rev. Joseph G. Rigby, former pastor of the Fifth Avenue United
Methodist Church. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends will be received
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday in the Daniel R.
Myers Funeral Home, successor to C. Ray Myers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and
Adults of Blair County or the Salvation Army.
Altoona Mirror, May 29, 1978
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JOSHUA M. ORR
Of 1010 24th Ave., died at 8 a.m. today, Dec. 14, 1972, at his home after a
brief illness. He was born in Altoona Dec. 15, 1892, a son of James C. and
Elizabeth (Flick) Orr, and married Anna Cooney in May 1967. Surviving is a
sister, Mrs. Viola O. Benton of York. Mr. Orr was a member of the First United
Presbyterian Church. He retired from the Pennsylvania Railroad. Friends will
be received in the Hickey-Davies Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
tomorrow.
ORR - Services for Joshua M. Orr of 1010 24th Ave., will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday in the Hickey-Davies Funeral Home by the Rev. Albert Kingsley.
Interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Friends will be received in the Hickey -
Davies Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Altoona Mirror, December 14, 1972
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MARGARET ELIZABETH "BETTY" ORR
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth "Betty" (Snyder) Orr, 80, of 2017 Spring Grove Drive,
Accokeek, Md., formerly of Altoona, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999, at her home.
She was born Jan. 13, 1999, in Blairsville, the daughter of Harry W. and Marie
C. (Anderson) Snyder. She married Myron E. Orr. He died in 1980.
Mrs. Orr retired from the Virginia School Board in 1986 and had served as a
secretary in several of the Alexandria, Va., schools.
Surviving are five daughters: Helen M. DeShazo of South Melbourne Beach,
Fla., Joan E. of Centreville, Va., Nancy J. Cain of Accokeek, Shirley L. Edwards
of Dumfries, Va., and Carol A. Maxwell of Woodbridge, Va.; four sons: Robert C.
of Fredericksburg, Va., Richard H. of Springfield, Va., James E. of Altoona,
John M. of South Melbourne Beach, Fla.; 25 grandchildren; and 14 great-
grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Williams Funeral Home,
Indian Head, Md., and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Accokeek First Church of
God, Accokeek.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any desired donations be made to
Margaret's home church - the Accokeek First Church of God, or your local
hospice.
Altoona Mirror, Wednesday, January 27, 1999
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MARY McCAUSLAND ORR, 91, of 1155 Indian Springs Road, Indiana, died Tuesday,
Oct. 22, 1985, in the Indiana Hospital.
A daughter of Samuel E. and Etta Mae Frick McCausland, she was born Jan. 26,
1894, in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County.
Mrs. Orr attended the Grace United Methodist Church in Indiana.
She had lived in Jefferson County before moving to Indiana County 24 years
ago.
Surviving are a son, Edwin G., Louisville, Ky.; three daughters: Mrs. Mildred
"Sue" Wickens, Indiana; Mrs. Philip (Geneva) Ecelberger, Washington Crossing;
Mrs. Richard (Helen) Gould, Wichita, Kan.; 11 grandchildren, 26 great-
grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter McCausland,
Elderton; two sisters: Mrs. Jessie Jamison, Wilkinsburg and Mrs. Hazel
Lukehart, Sagamore.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer C. Orr in 1961; a
brother, Elmer McCausland.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the home
of Robinson-Lytle, Inc., Indiana, where services will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday. The Rev. John E. Ciampi will officiate and interment will be in
Lakelawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian
Home in Indiana.
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MARY McCAUSLAND ORR, 91, of 1155 Indian Springs Road, Indiana, died Tuesday,
Oct. 22, 1985, in the Indiana Hospital.
A daughter of Samuel E. and Etta Mae Frick McCausland, she was born Jan. 26,
1894, in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County.
Mrs. Orr attended the Grace United Methodist Church in Indiana.
She had lived in Jefferson County before moving to Indiana County 24 years
ago.
Surviving are a son, Edwin G., Louisville, Ky.; three daughters: Mrs. Mildred
"Sue" Wickens, Indiana; Mrs. Philip (Geneva) Ecelberger, Washington Crossing;
Mrs. Richard (Helen) Gould, Wichita, Kan.; 11 grandchildren, 26 great-
grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter McCausland,
Elderton; two sisters: Mrs. Jessie Jamison, Wilkinsburg and Mrs. Hazel
Lukehart, Sagamore.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer C. Orr in 1961; a
brother, Elmer McCausland.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the home
of Robinson-Lytle, Inc., Indiana, where services will be held at 11 a.m.
Thursday. The Rev. John E. Ciampi will officiate and interment will be in
Lakelawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville.
The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian
Home in Indiana.
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MATTHEW L. ORR, 72, Creekside RD 1, died Tuesday, March 22, 1988, in the
Indiana Hospital.
A son of James E. and Martha Jane Little Orr, he was born March 5, 1916, in
Washington Township.
Mr. Orr attended the Harmony Grove Lutheran Church at Five Points.
Formerly a coal miner in the area for 15 years, he more recently was a
carpenter for Centrucci Bros. Construction Co., for 14 years, retiring in 1966.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in the Southern
Philippines and Asiatic-Pacific Theater where he was awarded four Bronze Stars.
Surviving are his wife, Erma Ruth Adamson Orr; a son, Merlyn J., Home; a
daughter, Mrs. Lyle (Barbara) Brandon, Portsmouth, Va.; six grandchildren; six
sisters: Mrs. Betty Ralston, California; Mrs. Robert (Mary) Dillinger,
Lancaster; Mrs. Lillian Blose, Shelocta; Mrs. Avery (Hazel) Jewart, Indiana RD
1; Mrs. Jessie Donahue, Home; Mrs. William (Florence) Polito, Creekside RD 1.
He was preceded in death by his parents; these brothers and sisters: Elmer,
Brian, James, Roy, Mary Prugh, Alice and Cora Orr.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday in the Bowser-Minich
Funeral Home, Plumville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Pastor
William G. Cox will officiate and interment will be Harmony Grove Lutheran
Cemetery, Five Points.
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MRS. MAUDE ORR
Formerly of 235 S. Bedford St., died yesterday afternoon at the Allegheny
Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born Sept. 19, 1878, at Rainsburg, the
daughter of Albert and Sara (James) Cessna, and married Samuel Orr, who preceded
her in death. Friends are being received in the Geisel Funeral Home, Bedford.
Altoona Mirror, June 3, 1967
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MEDA B. ORR
Mrs. Orr, 74, of 1912 Bellemead Drive died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1983,
in her home, after an extended illness.
She was born Nov. 1, 1909, in Sinking Valley, the daughter of Orville B. and
Elvia E. (Book) Jeffries, and Nov. 14, 1927, in Hollidaysburg, married John T.
Orr.
Surviving are her husband, three daughters; Marjorie DiGiovanni of
Philadelphia and Sally A. DeDea and Patricia E. Decker of Altoona; 14
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is a brother, Jack of Tyrone.
Mrs. Orr was a member of East End United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday and 1 to 2 p.m.
Friday in the Daniel R. Myers Funeral Home. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Altoona Mirror, November 16, 1983
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MELVIN G. ORR
Mr. Orr, 59, of 2711 Wyndham Drive, Richmond, Va., formerly of Altoona, died
Saturday, July 18, 1992, in a Richmond hospital.
Mr. Orr retired on disability as a window and door salesman.
He was born March 11, 1933, in Altoona, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Orr. He
married Kathryn Bowen.
Surviving are his wife, two daughters: Margaret and Kathryn of Richmond, and
three grandchildren.
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Altoona Mirror, July 21, 1992
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MILDRED R. BAILEY ORR, 76, of Creekside, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 1981 at her
home.
A daughter of Naaman A. and Lottie McGregor Bailey, she was born Feb. 21, 1905
in Alcola, Clarion County.
Mrs. Orr was a member of the Harmony Grove Lutheran Church. She had lived
most of her life in the Creekside area.
Surviving are her husband, Bryan Earl Orr; six sons: Paul, Indiana; Earl,
Cleveland, Ohio; James , Ray City, Ga.; Wayne and Darlene, both of Creekside,
Roger, U. S. Army, Germany; six daughters: Mrs. Earl (Pauline) Park and Mrs.
Joseph (Jolene) Blazavich, both of Creekside; Mrs. Thomas (Margaret) Hrin, Ford
City; Mrs. Wayne (Martha) Parks, Elderton; Mrs. Robert (Bernice) Weaver,
Sagamore; Mrs. Thomas (Carolyn) Weston, Creekside; 40 grandchildren and 28
great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald E. Bailey, Pittsburgh; two sisters, Mrs.
Ernestine Schmidt, McKeesport and Mrs. Kathryn Fleming, Rural Valley.
She was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence, a daughter, Ruby; a sister,
Mabel Peterman; and two brothers, Kenneth and Daniel Bailey.
Friends will be received from 7-9 this evening (Friday) and from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Saturday at Robinson-Lytle's, Indiana, where services will be held Sunday,
Sept. 20, at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Richard P. Cooper will officiate. Interment will
be in Harmony Grove Cemetery.
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MYRTLE ORR
86, of 214 Lloyd St., died at 12:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 1979, in the
Altoona Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 27, 1893, in
Altoona, the daughter of William and Jennie (McGregor) Swanger, and June 22,
1922, in Hollidaysburg, married David H. Orr, who died May 9, 1961. Surviving
are three children: Mrs. Grace Stickler of Johnstown, Frank of Sunny Mead,
Calif.; and Ralph L. of Altoona, seven grandchildren and two brothers, Paul of
Altoona and LeRoy of Tarzana, Calif. Mrs. Orr was a member of the Grace
Reformed Church. Friends will be received in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home,
Juniata, from 4 to 9 p.m. today and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Altoona Mirror, September 29, 1979
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NAOMI H. ORR
City Woman Dies at 73
Mrs. Naomi H. Orr, 73, of 2211 2nd Ave., died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7,
1981, in Mercy Hospital, following an extended illness.
She was born Nov. 27, 1907, in Fullerton, the daughter of William and Ellen
(Benner) Humphreys, and married Joseph H. Orr, who died May 27, 1978.
Surviving are four children: Joseph H. Jr. of Altoona, Mrs. Ann Elizabeth
DeHaas of Stratford, Conn.; Mrs. Naomi Jane Hitchcock of Hickory, N.C., and Mrs.
Sarah Dorcas Herdman of Johnstown; 18 grandchildren and five great-
grandchildren.
Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Eleanor McDonald of Fullerton and Mrs.
Marguerite Huisted of Emmaus.
Mrs. Orr was a member of the Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church, where she
taught the nursery Sunday School class for many years.
She was a member of the WYCA, Altoona Women's Club, Women's Auxiliary of the
Altoona Hospital, Herb Society of America. She was a 1925 graduate of
Catasauqua High School.
There will be no viewing but friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. today in the Daniel R. Myers Funeral Home. Interment in Rose Hill
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
Altoona Mirror, November 9, 1981
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PAUL D. ORR, 57,of 2505 Warren Road, Indiana, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1981.
A son of Bryan D. and Mildred Bailey Orr, he was born January __, 1924 in
Washington Township, Indiana County.
Mr. Orr had lived his entire life in the Indiana area. A member of Atwood
United Presbyterian Church, he had served as an elder and as the treasurer.
A construction engineer, Mr. Orr had been associated with PennDOT for 36
years.
He was a member of Benjamin Franklin F&AM Lodge 753, Coudersport Consistory,
William S. Daugherty Royal Arch Chapter 313, and was chairman of the advisory
council of the Indiana Chapter, Order of the DeMolay. He was also a member of
VFW Post 1989, UCT Council 598, and Woodsmen of the World. Mr. Orr served as
treasurer of the Creekside Boy Scouts and was a member of the Indiana County
Christmas Tree Growers Association.
Surviving are his wife, Nylene McCullough Orr; his father, Creekside RD 1; two
sons: Gary, Rural Valley RD 1, and Mark A., Indiana; a daughter, Judith E.,
Indiana RD 2; and two grandchildren.
Also surviving are five brothers: Earl, Cleveland, Ohio; James, Ray City,
Ga.; Wayne and Darlene, both of Creekside and Roger, serving with the U. S. Army
in Germany; and six sisters: Mrs. Earl (Pauline) Park and Mrs. Joseph (Jolene)
Blazavich, both of Creekside; Mrs. Thomas (Margaret) Hrin, Ford City; Mrs. Wayne
(Martha) Parks, Elderton; Mrs. Robert (Bernice) Weaver, Sagamore; and Mrs.
Thomas (Carolyn) Weston, Creekside.
He was preceded in death by his mother in September; and by a brother,
Laverne, and a sister, Ruby.
Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday
at Robinson-Lytle's , Indiana, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 4. The Rev. August Thalman Jr. and the Rev. H.D. Hough will officiate and
interment will be in the Garden of Devotions, Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
Masonic services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, and
military survives will be held at the graveside by members of VFW Post 1989.
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ROBERT E. ORR
Mr. Orr, 76, of 227 4th Ave, died at 5:30 a.m. today, March 27, 1985, in
Altoona Hospital, after an extended illness.
Mr. Orr retired as a truck driver from Ward Trucking Co. on Sept. 14, 1973,
after 28 years' service.
He was born Sept. 14, 1908, in Belleville, the son of Robert F. and Mary L.
Orr, and in Altoona, married Elizabeth M. Eckenrode.
Surviving are his wife, two sons: Robert D. and Gary A. of Altoona, and four
grandchildren.
Also surviving are a brother and two sisters: Charles J. and Elva C. Rider of
Altoona and Helen L. Keith of Fallentimber.
Mr. Orr was an Army veteran of World War II, serving with Company G, Fighting
110th Regiment, 128th Division, where he received the Purple Heart and two
bronze stars.
He was a member of the American Legion.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the Daniel R.
Myers Funeral Home. Interment in Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Blair County Lung Association.
Altoona Mirror, March 27, 1985
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ROY A. ORR, 82, of Creekside RD 1, died Friday, May 24, 1985, in Indiana
Hospital.
A son of James E. and Jennie Little Orr, he was born Jan. 19, 1903, in
Washington Township.
Mr. Orr was a member of the Harmony Grove Church where he taught Sunday
school, served on the church council and was Sunday school superintendent for
several years. He was a Christmas tree grower for over 35 years and was a
member of the Indiana County Christmas Tree Grower's Association. Mr. Orr was
also a member of the Plum Creek Valley Grange No. 1702 and lived his entire life
in Washington Township.
Surviving are his wife, Vernie Smeltzer Orr; a daughter, Mrs. Ivan (Norma
Jean) Myers of Creekside RD 1; a brother, Matthew of Creekside RD 1; six
sisters: Leila Orr of California, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Denlinger of Lancaster,
Mrs. Lillian Blose of Shelocta, Mrs. Avery (Hazel) Jewart of Indiana, Mrs.
Jessie Donahue of Home RD 1, and Mrs. William (Florence) Polito of Creekside RD
1; two grandchildren and one great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by three brothers: Elmer, James, and Brian; and
three sisters: Cora Orr, Alice Orr, and Mrs. Mae Prugh.
Friends will be received from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Robinson-Lytle's,
Indiana, where services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. Rev. Richard P. Cooper
will officiate. Interment will follow in Harmony Grove Cemetery.
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SELINA ORR
Of Folcroft, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1978, in Darby Mercy Hospital. She was
born in November 1916 in Juniata, a daughter of George and Catherine (Skelley)
Maus, and married Frank Orr. Surviving are her husband, three sons, Rev.
Francis, Michael and Jerry, and eight brothers and sisters.
Altoona Mirror, February 15, 1978
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THOMAS ORR
23 YEARS AGO TODAY
From the Mirror Files.
Obituaries were as follows: Peter J. Bradley, aged 67, Duncansville; Thomas L.
Madden, aged 40, 704 Third Avenue; Mrs. Susan Filler, Aged 53, Altoona, and
Thomas B. Orr, aged 58, Sinking valley.
Altoona Mirror, June 9, 1936
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THOMAS C. ORR, SR.
Retired Bell Worker
Thomas C. Orr Sr., 77, of 811 58th St., died unexpectedly at 3 a.m. Friday,
Jan. 31, 1992, in Stuart, Fla.
Mr. Orr retired from Bell of Pennsylvania.
He was born Oct. 6, 1914, in Altoona, the son of Roy and Helen (Hughes) Orr.
He married Elizabeth Stevens.
Surviving are his wife, seven children: Thomas C. Jr., Janice O. McCloy and
Rebecca DeHaven of Altoona, Helen Boguszewski of Fanwood, N.J., Mary Catherine
Farley and Patricia Topley of Pittsburgh, and William C. of Stuart, Fla.; 17
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is a sister, Mary E. Davis of Altoona.
Mr. Orr was a member of Telephone Pioneers.
There will be no visitation.
Arrangements by T. J. Stevens Funeral Home.
February 1, 1992 clipping
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WILLIAM C. "RUSTY" ORR, 58, of Dayton, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 1984, at his
home.
A son of Robert L. and Martha Edna Whitesell Orr, he was born Sept. 3, 1925,
at Plumville.
Mr. Orr was a member of the Boosters Club of Armstrong County; Coudersport
Consistory Club; Dayton District Sportsmen Inc.; National Rifle Association; and
United Mine Workers Local 600, District 2. He was a veteran of World War II
having served in the U. S. Army and lived in Dayton for 29 years. Mr. Orr was
employed by R. & P. Coal Company until he was disabled in 1979.
Surviving are his wife, Margaret Kirkpatrick Orr, whom he married on April 21,
1946; a son, Dennis R. Orr of Apollo; two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Sandra) Smulik
of Cortland, Ohio, and Mrs. Richard (Susan) Seonard of Endicott, N.Y.; and five
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert, in 1964.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the Frank O. Bly
Funeral Home, Dayton, where services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. Karl R.
Viernstein, of Glade Run Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Interment will be
in Smicksburg Lutheran Cemetery, Smicksburg.
1984 clipping
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WILLIAM GRANT ORR, 69, of Green Avenue Tower, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, July
25, 1979, in Altoona Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Orr was a surveyor for
Gwin Engineers and was previously a surveyor for the state. He was born April
2, 1910 in Altoona, the son of Roy J. and Helen (Hughes) Orr, and April 24,
1976, in Altoona, married Mary G. Kelly. Surviving are his wife, three step-
children, Mrs. Anne Lowry of Cincinnati, Paul E. Kelly of Warren, Ohio, and
William J. Kelly of Tucson, Ariz., and five brothers and sisters, Mrs. Sara
Lashar of York, James D. of Pittsburgh, Thomas C., Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Davis and
Roy Jr. of Altoona. Mr. Orr was a graduate of Altoona High School, Kiski
Minetaf Spring School and Villanova College. He was a veteran of World War II,
serving in the European Theater. He was also a recipient of a purple heart.
Friends will be received in the Daniel R. Myers Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7
to 9 p.m. Friday.
Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to the Blair County Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults.
Altoona Mirror, July 26, 1979
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WILLIAM H. ORR
Former Sheriff Succumbs After Lengthy Illness
William H. Orr, former sheriff of Blair county, long prominent in Republican
party leadership in the county and in the state at large and active in the
business life of Altoona, died at 9:15 o'clock Saturday night at his residence,
306 Third avenue. He had been in failing health for a period of three years.
Mr. Orr was a member of one of the pioneer families of Blair county. His
ancestors came to America from Scotland and settled first in Big valley and then
about the beginning of the last century they came to Sinking valley.
Mr. Orr was born in this city on Nov. 20, 1872, a son of John and Harriet
(Keith) Orr. He received his educational training in the schools of the city
and then he entered the railroad shops where he was employed until his father
was elected sheriff of Blair county.
Mr. Orr served two terms as sheriff of the county and two terms as deputy
sheriff, holding the latter office under his father and Sheriff Adam L. Hare,
whom he succeeded in office as sheriff.
He first was elected sheriff in 1909. The term at that time was three years.
In 1917 he again was elected to the office. Meanwhile the state constitution
had been amended and the second term was for a period of four years. In 1931
Mr. Orr was a candidate for his party's nomination ____ unsuccessful.
During his second term as sheriff Mr. Orr was called upon to deal with a
strike of railroad shopmen. His tactfulness and genial spirit were manifested
in his handling of difficult situations that arose with the result that there
was no disorder.
Mr. Orr served his party for a period of ten years as chairman of the county
committee. He first was chosen on May 29, 1922, when he succeeded Hon. George
G. Patterson, present judge of the county courts. He subsequently was re-
elected four times and continued in service in that capacity until May 9, 1932,
when he was succeeded by Colonel B. C. Jones.
At the primary election in April, 1924, Mr. Orr was elected a delegate from
the Twenty-first district, embracing Blair and Bedford counties, to the
Republican national convention. He attended the convention which convened in
June in Cleveland, O., and participated in the nomination of Calvin Coolidge for
president.
At the primary election on May 16, 1934, he again was honored by the
Republican voters of Blair county by being elected as their representative on
the state committee. While in this position Mr. Orr served as a member of the
committee of seven, appointed by the state chairman, which drew up the party's
platform.
Noted throughout his career as an aggressive party leader, Mr. Orr, whether or
not be held official position, took an active part in party organization work.
He was a leading figure in the organization of the Blair County Republican club
in 1924 and in 1926 he was chosen president of the organization. Each
succeeding year he was reelected to the post which he held until the end of his
life.
Active in business circles all his life, Mr. Orr was president of the Eighth
Ward and Independent Building and Loan associations, president of the Rose Hill
Cemetery association and president of the Citizens Ice company. He was also a
director of the Mercy hospital and the Sixth Ward Farmers Market association.
Mr. Orr was a member of the Bethany Lutheran church, the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks of Altoona and the Knights of Pythias.
He was married to Miss C. May Freet, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George
L. Freet of this city, at Baltimore on June 22, 1899, and he is survived by Mrs.
Orr and two daughters, Mildred, wife of Chauncey Rhodes of Altoona and Miss
Hilda M. Orr, a teacher in the city schools, and two grandsons, together with
two brothers, John S. and Clyde Orr, and three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Keefer, Mrs.
Andrew S. Kipple and Mrs. Bessie Strunk, all of Altoona.
Friends will be received at the home after 4 o'clock this afternoon.
[Altoona Mirror, November 25, 1940]
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ELIZABETH M. PRUGH, 85, of Atwood, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1984, in the
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Kittanning.
A daughter of James E. and Jennie Little Orr, she was born Jan. 13, 1899 near
Five Points.
Mrs. Prugh was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Atwood, and had lived in
the Atwood area most of her married life.
Mr. and Mrs. Prugh celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on Oct. 12, 1983.
Surviving are her husband Ralph F.; six sons: Ernest R., NuMine; Roy, Atwood;
Arthur, Dayton RD; Harry, Richboro; Allen, Shelocta; Blair, Ernest; five
daughters: Mrs. Ward (Mary) Gress, Atwood; Mrs. Martha Reefer, Elderton; Mrs.
Allen (Verda) Snyder, Indiana RD; Mrs. James R. (Edna) Fairman, Indiana RD 2;
Mrs. Albert (Elsie) Kenly, Shelocta; 47 grandchildren and many great- and great-
great-grandchildren; two brothers: Roy Orr, Creekside RD; Matthew Orr, Home RD;
six sisters: Leila, California; Mary Denlinger, Lancaster; Lillian Blose,
Shelocta; Hazel Jewart, Indiana RD; Jessie Donahue, Home RD; Florence Polito,
Creekside RD.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, David Wayne; three brothers:
Elmer, James, Brian; two sisters: Cora and Alice.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Bowser Funeral
Home, Plumville, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Rev. August
Thalman will officiate with interment in the Atwood Cemetery.
1984 clipping
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MRS FRANK RADELL
Mrs. Maude O. Radell, wife of Frank Radell, died at her home, 2918 Broad
avenue, of complications, at 6 p.m. Saturday. For 13 years she had been a
sufferer, Mrs. Radel was a daughter of Joseph and Rosetta Scott Orr, born in
Mohawk Valley, August 19, 1872. Since early in life she had been a
Presbyterian, serving several terms as Sunday school superintendent in her
girlhood home. In recent years she had held membership in the Hollidaysburg
church. She was also a member of the Women of the K. K. K.
Surviving are her husband and two daughters, Ildra and Ila Blanche, at home;
six brothers and a sister: Charles Orr, Gowanda, N. Y.; Seth Orr and Mrs. F. B.
Davis, Cambridge Springs; William Orr, Venango; Harry Orr, Waterford; Walter
Orr, Saegerstown; Wade Orr, Celeron, N.Y.
Funeral service will be held at the home Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. in charge of the
Rev. J. Donaldson, followed by interment in Carson Valley cemetery.
Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa. Mon., March 17, 1930
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MILDRED ORR RHODES
Of 300 Second avenue, wife of Chaunce J. Rhodes, died at the Altoona hospital
at 1:40 o'clock yesterday morning after a brief illness. She was born in
Altoona Nov. 20, 1900, the elder daughter of William H. and C. May (Freet) Orr.
She was graduated from Altoona High school and Goucher college, Baltimore, Md.,
and taught English at Altoona High school from 1922 to 1925. Surviving are her
husband, two sons, William Orr Rhodes of Tuckahoe, N. Y., and George Gehret
Rhodes of Altoona, her sister, Hilda M. Orr, teacher at Altoona High school,
and two grandchildren, Stephen Harold Rhodes and William Orr Rhodes, Jr. She
was a member of Bethany Lutheran church. Friends will be received at the
Laughlin funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening.
Altoona Mirror, January 23, 1956
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ELVA CATHERINE RIDER
Mrs. Rider, 70, of 329 E. 6th Ave. died at 11:40 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 1992, at
Mercy Hospital, following an extended illness.
Known as Dolly, Mrs. Rider retired as a nurses aide from Mercy Hospital in
1962.
She was born Jan. 23, 1922, in Mifflin County, the daughter of Robert and Mary
(Ray) Orr. She married Paul L. Rider. He died in 1977.
Surviving are four children: Paul L. Jr. of Carlisle, Mary Grim and Maria
Wills of Altoona and James of Camp Hill; eight grandchildren and three great-
grandchildren.
Also surviving is a sister, Helen Keith of Fallentimber.
Mrs. Rider was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at
Stevens Mortuary.
Interment at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.
Altoona Mirror, November 10, 1992
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KATHLEEN ORR RINK, 83, the wife of Harold Rink, died May 23, 1988, in Ft.
Lauderdale.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Orr, she was born March 22, 1904, in
Indiana.
Surviving the couple are a son, Robert F.; three grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren; his sister, Ruth M. Rink, Indiana.
Memorial services were held in Ft. Lauderdale.
Interment will take place June 14 in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
1988 clipping
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THELMA SMITH
Of Harrisburg, formerly of Tyrone and Curwensville, died Saturday, Nov. 13,
1976, at Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, after a brief illness. Mrs. Smith was
employed by Dr. Cowley Associates Clinic, Harrisburg, for a number of years.
She was the daughter of H. Lawson and Cora (Bridenbaugh) Orr and married Percy
Smith, who preceded her in death. Surviving are several cousins. Interment
will be made in Tyrone.
Altoona Mirror, November 15, 1976
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VIOLET C. TROSTLE
Mrs. Trostle, 90, of 410 5th Ave. died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1968,
at home.
She was born Feb. 9, 1898, in Altoona, the daughter of J. Frank and Jennie
(Benson) Orr, and Feb. 20, 1917, in Altoona, married Bernard H. Trostle, who
died July 1, 1980.
Surviving are five children: William J., Bernard L. and Betty Frederick of
Altoona; Shirley Cassarly, with whom she resided, and Joan Skipper of Greenwood;
25 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is a foster daughter, Katherine Wenrick of Altoona and a
brother, John of Bellemead.
She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons: Robert C. Trostle and
John A. Trostle.
Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church,
where she was a member, by the Rev. Monsignor Joseph L. Weidman.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Good's Funeral
Parlor.
Interment at Calvary Cemetery.
Altoona Mirror, December 15, 1988
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COTENA TROUPE
Of 708 23rd St., died at 9:05 p.m. yesterday, Oct. 30, 1969, in Altoona
Hospital, where she was admitted Oct. 21, after an extended illness. She was
born in Mahaffey May 2, 1893, a daughter of James M. and Charlotte (Logan) Orr,
and married David H. Troupe, who died in 1955. Surviving are a sister, Mrs.
Inez Hugg, with whom she resided, and a nephew, Mrs. Troupe was a member of the
Eighth Avenue United Methodist Church and OES. She was a retired employe of the
Mid-State Bank, Eighth Avenue building. Friends will be received in the Stevens
Mortuary from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Altoona Mirror, October 31, 1969
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JULIA R. WALKER
Mrs. Julia R. Walker, 75, Box 802, RD 2, died Thursday evening, Nov. 28, 1996,
at Altoona Hospital.
She was born Dec. 7, 1920, in Greenwood, the daughter of Charles Edgar and
Sarah Edna (Knipple) Orr. She married Paul D. Walker Aug. 28, 1941, in Altoona.
Mrs. Walker was a member of First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday
School and served as a deaconess, was a member of the Women's Missionary Guild
and was a youth leader for many years.
She was a homemaker and a 1938 graduate of Altoona High School.
Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Bonnie Pence of Altoona; two sons, Paul
D. Jr. of Poughquay, N.Y., and James M. of Cleveland: a sister, Naomi Campbell
of Altoona; a brother, Charles Robert of Altoona; nine grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Mauk and Yates Funeral
Home, Juniata. Interment at Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood.
Altoona Mirror, Saturday, November 30, 1996