HOFFMAN, CRAIG, SMEDLEY, CRAWFORD, SAGEL, HERRIOTT, RHEA, PRICE, SCHEERS, WILSON, BELL, SERVOIN The funeral of George W. HOFFMAN, former Oakdale borough councilman and school board member, was held Wednesday afternoon in the First Presbyterian church of Oakdale. It was one of the largest attended funerals ever held in Oakdale. The services were in charge of his pastor, the Rev. John C. HARE, who was assisted by the Rev. J. Melvin KEYS, the Rev. Dr. W. R. MCMUNN, the Rev. D. Isaac K. TEAL, the Rev. W. T. HARTLEY and the Rev. Mr. SPEER. Burial was in the Robinson's Run cemetery, with Masonic rites. Mr. HOFFMAN died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 1934 in his home, 201 Center avenue, Oakdale, from pneumonia. He was born January 6, 1875 in Noblestown, the son of George W. and Elizabeth HAGGERTY HOFFMAN. Attending the Noblestown public school, he was graduated in 1895 from the Oakdale academy, now non-existent. He worked 18 years in his father's general store in Noblestown and then entered the bond brokerage business. Later he became agent for the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance company, Newark, N. J., and in May 1929 was made general agent in the Pittsburgh district of the National Life Insurance Company of Montpelier, Vt. Mr. HOFFMAN, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Noblestown, was superintendent of the Sunday school and directed the church choir more than 30 years. He organized the Oakdale Cornet Band of Oakdale, which developed after the World war into the 103d Medical Regiment band of the 28th Division, National Guard of Pennsylvania. Besides his wife, Mrs. Mary ALTER HOFFMAN, he leaves three sons: Dr. Frank A. of Mansfield, Ohio, George W. and Joseph A. of Oakdale, two daughters: Margaret H. and Kathryn S. at home; two brothers: Dr. John W. HOFFMAN, president emeritus of Ohio Wesleyan, now of San Marino, Calif., and Joseph J. HOFFMAN of Monrovia, Calif., and a sister Mrs. Calvin G. HAZLETT of Hubbard, Ohio. James Simpson CRAIG, 87, died in his home in St. Petersburg, Clarion county, Pa., Monday, March 5, 1934. He had been in failing health for several months, but had been at his place of business until two weeks before the end. The oldest and last surviving member of a family of ten children, Mr. CRAIG was born July 21, 1846, near Grove City, Pa., the son of James Boggs and Elizabeth SIMPSON CRAIG. His father was a farmer and stock dealer and his son assisted until he started in life for himself. He was engaged for several years in the oil fields of Butler and Clarion counties as an operator and producer. Since 1880 he had been engaged in the drug business in St. Petersburg, and for more than 50 years had served as justice of the peace, having been re-elected to office last November. He also served as coroner of Clarion county for several terms. In politics he was an ardent Democrat. Being of Scotch-Irish descent, he, like his father before him, was reared in the Presbyterian church. Since his removal to St. Petersburg he had been an active member of the Reformed church, serving as deacon and for fifty years he had been Sunday school superintendent, which office he held at the time of his death. In 1867 Mr. CRAIG was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth MCCONNELL, who died January 27, 1926. To this union were born five children-Harry F., who died in 1928, Samuel B. of Noblestown, Bertran J. of Hollywood, Calif., Laura J., a teacher in the St. Petersburg schools, and Elizabeth McConnell, wife of Herbert K CURLL of Wilmette, Ill. Fourteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren survive. Funeral services were held in his home on Wednesday evening, March 7. Burial was Thursday afternoon in Grove City, with Masonic rites. Mrs. Mary REYNOLDS SMEDLEY, 90, a former resident of Cecil township, died in the home of her daughter, Mrs. James CAMPBELL in Portage, Cambria county, March 8, 1934, after an illness of five years. The body was brought to the home of a daughter, Mrs. William PHILLIPS, House No. 109, Muse, where funeral services were held Saturday afternoon. They were in charge of the Rev. G. G. KERR, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Canonsburg. Burial was in Robinson's Run cemetery. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. William PHILLIPS and James of Muse, Mrs. Charlotte KYLE of Carnegie, Mrs. Lillian QUIGLEY of New Kensington, and Mrs. James CAMPBELL of Portage. She also leaves 28 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Harriet B. CRAWFORD, 59, died in her home, 137 Center avenue, Burgettstown, Thursday, March 8, 1934, at 9 p.m. She is survived by four children: Mrs. Gladys E. LUTZ, Joseph Willis CRAWFORD, and James F. CRAWFORD, at home, and Mrs. Elizabeth M. DAY of Houston. There are 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Westminster Presbyterian church in charge of the pastor, the Rev. Charles D. CASTLE. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery. Mrs. Catherine DANIELS SAGEL, 60, died of pneumonia Monday, March 5, 1934, in her home in Campbell, Mo. Mrs. SAGEL was born in McDonald. She was twice married. Her first husband was Edward BARNES, and they resided in Station street, where their first child Margaret, now a nun, was born. Mr. BARNES, a well-known oilman died ten years ago in Tulsa, Okla. About three years ago, Mrs. BARNES married B. H. SAGEL, who survives her. She also leaves two sons: William BARNES of Tulsa, Okla., Edward BARNES of Campbell, Mo., and a daughter Margaret, now Sister Edward of Nazareth, Ky. Other survivors are her mother Mrs. Eva DANIELS of Youngstown, Ohio, three sisters: Mrs. C. D. KENNEDY of Fannie street, McDonald, Mrs. Robert YOUNG of Pittsburgh, Mrs. J. D. DOUMONT of Youngstown, Ohio, and four brothers: Jacob, Guy, and Rupert DANIELS of McDonald and Casper DANIELS of Burgettstown. Funeral services were held in Campbell, Mo. last Friday morning. Burial was in Tulsa, Okla. William HERRIOTT, prominent farmer and coal operator and long a resident of Mt. Pleasant township, died in his home at Moninger at 5 a.m., Sunday, March 1, 1934. He was in his 68th year. A son of Mr. and Mrs. William HERRIOTT, he was born in Mt. Pleasant township and spent practically his entire life in that locality. He was widely known as a successful farmer and for a number of years operated a small coalmine near here. He was a member of the Houston U. P. church. He leaves his wife, Mary Jane HERRIOTT, and a son Hugh of Moninger. There are two grandchildren, Hugh Morgan HERRIOTT and Donald Tenyon. Two sisters and four brothers also survive: Miss Lizzie HERRIOTT and Miss Ida HERRIOTT of R. D. 4, McDonald; James HERRIOT of Oakdale, Howard HERRIOTT of Hickory, Samuel and Walter HERRIOTT of Mt. Pleasant township. Funeral services were held in the late home Tuesday afternoon in charge of the Rev. W. F. HARKEY. Burial was in Oak Spring cemetery. Funeral services for O. C. F. RHEA, 81, a former resident of Pittsburgh who died Saturday night, March 10, 1934, in his home in Buffalo, were held Tuesday afternoon in the C. and M. A. Gospel Tabernacle, Arch street, Northside, Pittsburgh. Burial was in Uniondale cemetery. Mr. RHEA retired ten years ago and moved to Buffalo. He had been in the contracting paint business in Pittsburgh until his retirement. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alice RHEA of Buffalo; three sons, Russell of Buffalo, Lawrence and Arthur RHEA, both of Pittsburgh; five daughters: Mrs. C. B. SHIREY of Pittsburgh, Mrs. William CURRY of McDonald, Mrs. Samuel SEAMAN of Erie, Miss Frances VINER of Detroit, and Mrs. Alfred NISHON of New York and 23 grandchildren. Mrs. Blanche PRICE, 53, wife of J. A. PRICE, died at 4 a.m. on the Kathleen road, just outside the city limits of Lakeland, Florida. Funeral services were held from the First Baptist church, Lakeland, with Dr. C. M.CROSSWY officiating. Burial was in Roselawn cemetery. Mrs. PRICE had been a resident of Lakeland for 22 years, going there from Butler, Pa. She is survived by her husband J. A. PRICE of Lakeland and a sister, Mrs. Lizzie GRAY of Findlay, Ohio. Mrs. PRICE's maiden name was Blanche HALL. She was at one time a resident of Noblestown and Oakdale. Her husband J. A. PRICE, an oilman, worked in the McDonald field during the oil excitement. Dominick SCHEERS, 74, died at one o'clock Thursday morning, March 15, 1934, in his home in Sturgeon. Mr. SCHEERS was born April 16, 1860, in Belgium, and came to the United States twenty-eight years ago, locating in Sturgeon, where he had resided ever since. He was a coal miner by occupation, retiring several years ago. He is survived by his wife and a brother Paul SCHEERS, who resides next door. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon in charge of the Rev. A. R. ARMSTRONG of the Robinson's Run U. P. church, McDonald. Burial will be in the Robinson's Run cemetery. John M. WILSON, 82, of Five Points, died Monday afternoon, March 11, 1934, in his home. Mr. WILSON was injured in a fall three weeks ago, pneumonia developing, which caused his death. He leaves a sister Miss Mary WILSON, with whom he lived. Mr. WILSON never married. Funeral services were held in his home Wednesday afternoon. Mr. John T. BELL received word one day recently from a niece in Duncan, Oklahoma, of the death of his brother D. A. BELL who died suddenly. D. A. BELL was a resident of McDonald during the oil excitement and remained here for several years. Man is Burned to Death In Fire Near Primrose Louis C. SERVOIN, 42, was burned to death Tuesday night, in a shanty, which he occupied immediately back of the Primrose store of the Carnegie Supply Co. He was last seen about 8 o'clock that evening, visibly intoxicated, it is said. The McDonald firemen were called to the scene of the fire about ten o' clock. They were unable to make water connections, but in an effort to check the flames, the body of SERVOIN was discovered lying on a pallet, badly burned. It was brought to the mortuary of Deputy coroner E. S. RHOADES. SERVOIN was born March 14, 1892, at Heidelberg, near Carnegie. He had been employed as a miner by the Carnegie Coal. Co. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Flora SERVOIN, who with their two children, Louis, 15 and Florence 13, lives in Glendale, near Carnegie. He is also survived by two sisters: Mrs. Henry J. LEHNER and Mrs. Matilda FISHER, both of Primrose.