LUCRITH, KREICKEMEYER, RUSK, TASSON December 11, 1908 McDonald PA Record Mrs. Annie LUCRITH, wife of Frank LUCRITH, died Saturday, December 5, at her home at Jumbo. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. SELIK of Briar Hill and had been married only four months. The funeral took place with High Mass of Requiem in St. Alphonsus Church Monday morning. Interment at Noblestown. Fred KREICKEMEYER, a former resident of Mt. Pleasant township, died at his home in Allegheny Thursday evening, December 3. The deceased was fifty-two years old and is survived by his wife and one son, Herman. The funeral took place Monday. Interment was made in the cemetery at Hickory. One of the most impressive funerals ever held at Venice was held over the remains of Katie L. KAHLE, wife of Frank J. RUSK, who died December 3, 1908 after an illness extending over a number of years. Although a great sufferer at times her faith in God never wavered. In her last illness the curtains of heaven seemed to be drawn back, and she caught a glimpse of the great beyond. She knew her time had come and was perfectly willing to go. She kissed all goodbye and asked them to meet her in heaven. Two of her sisters, Mrs. J. M. GROVER and Mrs. Thomas EWING, were with her at the time of her death. She made all arrangements for her funeral even to selecting the hymns, which were "Twilight", "Beauty for Ashes," "Looking this Way" and "Sweetly Resting," which were sung by the Methodist choir of McDonald. Her neighbors showed their love for her, one vying with the other to see who could do her the most kindness. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ernes! t FRYCKLUND of McDonald, assisted by Rev. Mr. CONNER and Rev. Mr. LITTELL of Venice. Rev. FRYCKLUND gave a beautiful talk on her Christian example in the home and influence in the neighborhood. Her body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Venice. Mrs. RUSK was the daughter of Washington and Elizabeth KAHLE of Sigel, and was born September 14, 1866. She leaves her husband, four daughters, Irene, Marie, Lillian and Helen, her father, four brothers, and five sisters and a host of friends. Her mother and two sisters preceded her to the better land. *Contributed by a friend The funeral of Mrs. TASSON, who died very suddenly at her home on Christian Hill last week, was held from the U. P. Church on Saturday, Rev. J. D. GIBSON officiating. Interment at Center cemetery. Mrs. Joseph LORAINE is a granddaughter. *Midway column