HOPE, KOEHLER, HYDE John HOPE was caught by a fall of slate in Laurel Hill mine at ... Monday, February 5. He was taken to his home nearby and Dr. .... summoned. It was found that he was injured internally and he died ... after three o'clock. Mr. HOPE ... quiet disposition and well esteemed by those who knew him. He was born in Dallbette, Scotland, fifty years ... where he came to McDonald. He was an old and experienced ... and had resided here a number of years. His wife and four children, William, __zie (Mrs. George Edwards), Mag___ ... Mary survive him. The funeral Wednesday afternoon was in charge of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Sturgeon and divine services were conducted by Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D., in the presence of a large assemblage. Interment was made at Arlington. Mrs. Jennie KOEHLER, wife of ___ KOEHLER, died at her home at Magn___, Ohio, Friday, February 2. The deceased was 55 years old and died very suddenly from blood poisoning, following an injury to a leg received by a fall. Mrs. KOEHLER is survived by her husband and three children; also six brothers and one sister who all live in or near McDonald. They are William, Isaac, Samuel, Alexander, John and James AYE__, and Mrs. Sadie CRAVEN. The funeral took place Sunday. *I'm making a guess the maiden name was AYERS, but you should confirm this. Mrs. Anne SCOTT HYDE, aged 72, died of general debility Friday, February 2, at the home of her son, D. H. HYDE of Venice, who survived her together with a daughter, Mrs. Mattie C. HOCKENBURY of Bradford, Pa., a brother, J. Emery ____ of Goshen, N. Y., and a sister ... S. LA FEBER of Brooklyn, New York. Mrs. HYDE's home was formerly ... Y. The funeral service ... ___beth at 2:30 p.m., conducted by ... G. CONNER. Interment ... *Damaged page

The Daily Courier November 5 1966 ROSENSTEEL Mrs Mae N ROSENSTEEL, 65, of 317 Ridge Blvd, died at 10 22 am Friday in the Laurel Rest Home, Uniontown, after a lingering illness. She was born Jan 13, 1901, near Ruffsdale, a daughter of the late Emery B and Ellen FAUST SLEASMAN, and had spent most of her life in the Connellsville area. She was a member of the First EUB Church and Win One Sunday School Class. Surviving are her husband, Roy; three daughters, Mrs Harry (Ella Mae) ANDERSON of Buffalo, NY, and Mrs Clyde (Katherine) FOSBRINK and Mrs Clifford (Lela) DEAVER of Connellsville; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles SLEASMAN of Connellsville RD 1 and Allison SLEASMAN of Smithdale; two sisters, Mrs Louis (Irene) SCHROYER of Dawson and Mrs Ernest (Alberta) LILLEY of Adah; and three stepsons, Earl ROSENSTEEL of Vanderbilt, and Kenneth and Wayne of Trotter. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles MARTIN, in 1941. The body will be at the Brooks funeral home after 3 pm today. The funeral will be held there at 2 pm Monday with the Rev Lester CRUM officiating. Interment will be in Mount Olive Cemetery. ZERBY Mrs Gladys F ZERBY, 57, of Continental No 3, died at 6 25 pm Wednesday in Uniontown Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Charles W; seven sons, three daughters, 17 grandchildren, two brothers, including Edward YONKEY of Uniontown, and two sisters, including Mrs Rose MILLER of Brownfield Air Shaft. A prayer service will be held at 2 pm Sunday in the Wagner-Cooley funeral home Fairchance, followed by additional services in Jacobs Lutheran Church, with the Rev Frederick A Prezioso officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. MCWILLIAMS Mrs Mary L MCWILLIAMS, 92, of Ronco, died at 2 45 am Friday in Uniontown Hospital. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Masontown. Surviving is a daughter, Milddred, at home. Her husband, S E MCWILLIAMS, died in May 1956. The funeral will be held at 2 pm Monday at the Vance funeral home, Smithfield, with the Rev John C MAHLER officiating. Burial will be in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown. EVANS Mrs Anna Mary EVANS, 80, of 604 East Fayette St, died Friday afternoon in her home. She was born Nov 12, 1865, in Everson Valley, a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret METZEN HARTZ. She was a member of Immaculate Conception RC Church. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs Margaret SHALLENBERGER at home, Mrs Marion GRABB and Mrs Herbert (Mary Catherine) HELMS of Connellsville, Mrs Neal (Anna Mae) RAE of Homestead and Mrs Thomas (Lorraine) WHITE of South Connellsville; five sons, Thomas of Maywood, Calif, Harry and Vincent of Connellsville, John of Salem, NJ, and Raymond of Mount Pleasant; 27 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fred HARTZ of Connellsville and Matthew HARTZ of Smock; and two sisters, Mrs George (Katherine) BARTHOLOMAI of South Connellsville and Mrs Raymond (Margaret) CECIL of Leisenring No 1. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry D EVANS, a daughter, Anna Mary, two sons, Charles and William, five brothers, Dave, John, Thomas, Charles and George, and a sister, Mrs Mary ROSENDALE. The body will be at the Fink funeral home at 7 30 pm today. A prayer service will be held there at 9 am Tuesday follow by requiem high mass at 9 30 am at Immaculate Conception RC Church, with Rev Augustine MARZHAUSER as celebrant. Interment will be in St Joseph’s Cemetery. BAILY Eli Gaddis BAILY, 101, of Carmichaels, died at 6 45 pm Friday in his home. A retired farmer and stock raiser, he was a lifelong resident of Carmichaels. He was a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Carmichaels and a 58-year member of the Carmichaels Grange. He was born March 3, 1865, at Carmichaels, a son of the late Ellis and Harriet GADDIS BAILY. Surviving are three sons, two daughters, three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. He was the last of a family of 10. A prayer service will be held at 1 45 pm Monday at the Lesako funeral home, Carmichaels, followed by memorial services at 2 pm in the First Presbyterian Church, Carmichaels. Burial will be in Greene County Memorial Park. WAGNER Mrs Alice JACKSON WAGNER, 73, of Uniontown, died Friday at her home. She was a member of Great Bethel Baptist Church of Uniontown, Lola Brownsfield Bible Class, and Ohiopyle Grange No 1933, and a former member of Falls City Baptist Church, Ohiopyle. Surviving are two daughters, including Mrs John (Betty) STEFAN of Uniontown; a son; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, and Miss Irene JACKSON of Uniontown. Her husband, George J, died in Sept 22, 1947. The funeral will be held at 2 pm Monday at the Gleason funeral home, Uniontown, with Rev John A MUELLER of Washington, Pa, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. ANDERSON The funeral for Charles F ANDERSON, 58, of Morrell will be held at 2 pm Sunday at the Brooks funeral home, with the Rev J L DUNLAP officiating. Interment will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery. He was born in Springfield Township, and was a lifelong resident of the area. KUPETS George KUPETS, 5, of Uniontown RD 3, died at 4 am Friday in the home of his sister, Mrs Mary KUPETS RUBLE. Also surviving is a brother, Andrew of Uniontown, RD 3. A prayer service will be held at 9 30 am Monday in the Goldsboro funeral home, Fairchance, followed by requiem high mass at 10 am in SS Cyril and Methodius RC Church, Fairchance. Interment will be in St Joseph’s Cemetery. DOYLE Thomas T DOYLE, 78, of CINCINNATI, Ohio, formerly of Connellsville, and a former employee of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, died unexpectedly Thursday. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs Gertrude MUNK DOYLE, in 1957. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs William WHITELAW, and two grandchildren. The funeral and interment will be Monday in Cincinnati. MANTELL Paul MANTELL, 64, of Culebra Island, Puerto Rico, formerly of Connellsville, died Friday evening in his home. Surviving in addition to his widow, Mary Beth, are several nieces and nephews, including DJ SCHIAVONI and Carl PETRONE of Connellsville. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon in Culebra.

The Daily Courier Saturday, April 10, 1943 BRODIGAN James Patrick BRODIGAN, 89 years old, died at 8 30 oclock Friday night at his home at Wheeler of complications after a prolonged illness. He was born in Baltimore, Md, on March 17, 1854, the son of the late James Patrick and Mary CONNELL BRODIGAN, and had resided in Connellsville district for the past 58 years. For years he was a teamster and had worked at the brewery. Mr BRODIGAN was preceded in death a year ago by his wife, Mrs Mary Ellen BRODIGAN, and there are seven children: Patrick Francis of Everson, John and C Edward at home, Bernard and Thomas of Pittsburgh, Joseph of Baltimore, Md, and Mrs Mary PIPER of Monessen. There are 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Monday morning with requiem high mass at 9 oclock at Immaculate Conception Church in charge of Rev Father Henry GEIBEL, pastor. Burial will be made in the new St Joseph’s Cemetery. MCCLINTOCK Robert R MCCLINTOCK, 64 years old, formerly of Fayette and Somerset counties, died at 6 45 oclock Friday evening at Mason City, Iowa, of a heart attack. Mr MCCLINTOCK was born in Somerset county, near Confluence, and had resided in the Connellsville district for a number of years, going to Iowa about 30 years ago. He was an engineer on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul railroad. He leaves his widow, Mrs Mae MCCLINTOCK, and two sisters, Mrs Homer FIKE, of 302 East Washington avenue and Mrs James MCCLINTOCK of Harnedsville. The funeral service and burial will be conducted Monday afternoon in Mason City. ARISON Oliver Gaddis ARISON, 55 years old, died suddenly at 10 20 oclock Friday morning at his home at 44 Delaware avenue, Uniontown, after being stricken with cerebral hemorrhage Thursday. A graduate of Uniontown High School and Washington & Jefferson College, he was active in Masonic affairs. Surviving are his widow, Mrs Bess REYNOLDS ARISON; one daughter, Mrs Patricia MINERD of Connellsville, and two sisters, Mrs Catherine TUIT and Adelaide ARISON of Uniontown. The funeral services will be held at 2 oclock Sunday afternoon at AD Ferguson funeral home at Uniontown in charge of Rev Dr William Blake HINDMAN. Burial will be made in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. DOMASZEWICZ Josephine DOMASZEWICZ, 69 years old, housekeeper for Rev Father W WISNIEWSKI, pastor of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, died at 9 10 oclock this morning at the parish house in North Seventh street after a lingering illness of complications. She had been the priest’s housekeeper for the past 29 years, coming here from Imperial. Surviving is a sister, Mrs Anna DRZOZOWSKZ, of Duquesne. The body was removed to the funeral home of Milton V Munk in East Fairview avenue until Tuesday morning when the funeral will be held. The cortege will meet at the Munk parlors at 9 30 oclock and solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church at 10 oclock in charge of Father WISNIEWSKI. Burial will be made in the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Pittsburgh. KEEGAN Mrs Sarah MCCLEERY KEEGAN, 63, widow of Thomas J KEEGAN, formerly of Meyersdale, died Thursday night at her home at Cumberland, Md. MOORE Robert John MOORE, six months old, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Moore of Shady Grove, died at 7 30 oclock this morning at the parental home of pneumonia. Surviving are the parents, a brother and two sisters, Greer, Rose Marie and Norma Jean. The body will be taken to the home of the grandparents, Mr and Mrs Robert MOORE, at Shady Grove where the funeral service will be held at 2 oclock Monday afternoon. Rev John H LAMBERTSON will officiate. Burial will be made in Laurel Hill Cemetery. SNYDER Mrs Mary Catherine SNYDER, mother of Rev M M SNYDER of Greensburg, formerly of Scottdale, died Thursday afternoon in Westmoreland Hospital at Greensburg. Mrs SNYDER, who was 77, spent most of her life at Punxsutawney. She leaves four children and two brothers. The funeral will be held Sunday at Punxsutawney.

The Valley Independent June 17, 1997 LAUDER Doris Jean LAUDER, 80, of Washington County Health Center, formerly of North Belle Vernon , died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, at 8 50 pm in the Washington County Health Center. She was born in Allenport on Sept 16, 1916, a daughter of the late Andrew and Grace MILLER REDD. Mrs LAUDER had resided in North Belle Vernon since 1939, having previously lived in Coal Center. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Belle Vernon. She worked as a beautician in Charleroi for several years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy E LAUDER on March 5, 1997 and an infant sister, Grace REDD. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Leslie and Carol LAUDER of Belle Vernon; and one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Don PETERS of Huntingdon Beach, Calif; one brother, James REDD of ?, Ind; three sisters, Lois WEEKLY of Belle Vernon, Ruby ROMITO of Charleroi and Beverly BARINGER of Coal Center; five grandchildren, Holly DILLON, Leslie LAUDER, William LAUDER, David PETERS, Michael PETERS; and two great-grandchildren, Brenna and Sara DILLON. Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm in the Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc, 700 Broad Ave, Belle Vernon. Funeral arrangements to be announced in tomorrow’s edition. MACDONALD Elsie L MACDONALD, 80, of 315 Sheppard Ave, North Charleroi, died Thursday, June 26, 1997, at 8 15 pm in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born in Belle Vernon on July 24, 1916, a daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth WARBUTTON MARTIN. Mrs MACDONALD had resided in North Charleroi since 1965, formerly living in Belle Vernon. She was a member of St Mary’s Episcopal Church of Charleroi and retired after 28 years of service in the laundry department of the former Charleroi division of Mon Valley Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Tom MACDONALD, one daughter and son-in-law, James and Betty MACDONALD of North Charleroi; three daughter and two sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Patrick KELLY of Belle Vernon, Gloria TOMER of Royersford, Pa, and Lennie and William POCKY of Belle Vernon; one brother, Robert MORTIN of Charleroi; two sisters, Vera HERRON of Charleroi and Dolores FEDERER of Belle Vernon; 10 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm in the Quinn Chapel AME Church, Second Street, Donora. The Beverly C Draper Funeral Home of Monessen is handling arrangements. APPOLONIA Joseph L APPOLONIA, Jr, 68, of Route 481 (Park Avenue Extension), Monongahela, died Thursday, June 26, 1997, in Jefferson Hospital. He was born Aug 5, 1928 in New Eagle, a son of the late Joseph L APPOLONIA, Sr and Margaret FURIGA APPOLONIA. Mr APPOLONIA was a life long resident of the Monongahela area where he was a member of the Grace Evangelical Church, serving as treasurer for 33 years. He was a 1946 graduate of Monongahela High School and Robert Morris College, where he received a degree in (unreadable) Mr APPOLONIA retired as an accountant at the former Combustion Engineering in Monongahela with 30 years of service. He was also a member and served as secretary/treasurer for the New Eagle Bowling League and was a longtime scorekeeper for the New Eagle Fireman’s Baseball Club. Survivors include his wife, Ann COX APPOLONIA, with whom he celebrated 42 years of marriage on July 10, 1996; three sons, Terry of Indiana, Pa, Larry of Monongahela and Dann of West Newton; two grandsons, Michael and Joseph APPOLONIA; two granddaughters, Kathryn and Leigh APPOLONIA; one brother, Baptist APPOLONIA; two sisters, Mary PIETROBONI and Martha RAZZANO, all of New Eagle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia BUCCHIANERI. Friends will be received Saturday from 7 to 9 pm and Sunday from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 pm in the LM Frye Funeral Home Inc, 427 West Main St, Monongahela. CARTER Richard Lee CARTER, Sr, 56, of Kennedy Road, Belle Vernon, RD 1, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997, in Mon Valley Hospital. Born June 24, 1941, in North Charleroi, he was a son of the late Everett and Viola CARTER. A lifelong resident of the Mon Valley, Mr Carter was retired from Page American Chain and Cable Company in Monessen. He was a member of Quinn Chapel AME Church, Donora. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James CARTER. Survivors are his wife, Gloria CARTER; two sons, Richard CARTER, Jr of Pittsburgh and Eric CARTER of the state of Indiana; two daughters, Mrs Ray (Beatrice) BUCHINA of McKeesport and Natalie CARTER of the state of Indiana; one brother, Floyd CARTER of Raligh, NC; and two sisters, Elizabeth STOKES of Donora and Joyce B WATKINS of Donora. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm in the Quinn Chapel AME Church, Second Street, Donora. The Beverly C Draper Funeral Home of Monessen is handling arrangements. URSO Angelo “Tony” URSO, 77, of Miami, Fla, died Thursday, June 26, 1997, in the Baptist Hospital, Miami. A complete obituary and funeral arrangements will be announced in tomorrow’s edition by the Schrock-Hogan Funeral Home Inc, 226 Fallowfield Ave, Charerloi. BINETTI Norma NEDEN BINETTI, 75, of Clark, NJ, died June 19, 1997. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Anne BINETTI of Freehold, NJ; and one sister, June KUJAWSKI of Charleroi. Funeral services were held June 23, with burial in St Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold. HAWKINS Glenda HAWKINS, 46, of 609 Castner Ave, Donora, died Sunday June 22, 1997, in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh. Born May 8, 1951, in Huntsville, Ala, she was the daughter of the late George and Pansie CHILDRESS HAWKINS. Miss HAWKINS was formerly a cook at Rutger’s University. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ala, and most recently attended Mon Valley Community Church, Donora. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth (Tiny) GRIFFIN of Donora; three brothers, Vandy HAWKINS of Chicago, Ill, (unreadable) Ala, and Leon HAWKINS of Huntsville, Ala; four sisters, Beulah DILLARD, Mary DOUGLAS, Linda WESLEY and Edith COLLIER, all of Huntsville, Ala; and four grandchildren. Friends will be received Saturday from 10 to 11 am in the Mon Valley Community Church, Second Street, Donora. Funeral services will take place at a later date in Alabama. The Percy E Law, Jr Funeral Homes Inc, Donora, is handling arrangements. HOMA Nicholas “Homer” HOMA, 81,of Elizabeth Township, died Thursday, June 26, 1997, at home. Born Oct 31, 1915, in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Onufrey and Peleghia HOMA. Mr Homa was a member and officer of Dormition of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church. He was a retired heater in the rolling mill department of USX National Tube Works, with 40 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Nicholas HOMA, in 1971; and four brothers, Samuel, Thomas, Stanley (Butch) and Michael HOMA. Surviving are his wife, Mary HATALOWICH HOMA; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilynn and Gene JOSEPH of Forward Township; two brothers, William HOMA of Elizabeth and Joseph HOMA of Morrisville; and a sister, Anna HATALOWICH of Elizabeth. Friends will be received Saturday from 7 to 9pm and Sunday from noon to 3 and 7 to 9 pm in the Drew J Gilbert Funeral Home, 6028 Smithfield St, Boston (Elizabeth Township)

RYAN, GALBRAITH, STIFFLER, BEATLEY Died suddenly, Sept. 19, Mrs. RYAN, aged 59 years. *Sturgeon column The death of Postmaster GALBRAITH of Canonsburg occurred Tuesday after several months' illness. W. K. GALBRAITH was filling his fourth appointment as postmaster at Canonsburg and was widely esteemed as an upright and useful citizen. Lillian M. STIFFLER, aged 32 years, wife of George STIFFLER, died at her home on Fanny street Monday evening Sept. 24. She is survived by her husband and five children, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were conducted by Rev IRONS Wednesday afternoon, interment at Midway. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. WILSON attended the funeral of the former's sister, Mrs. George STIFFLER, of McDonald, on Wednesday. *Midway column S. BEATLEY, a freight brakeman, aged 30 years, whose home is in McKees Rocks, was struck by a passenger train on the Pittsburgh & Lake Erie road near Colona station and instantly killed. *Keystone state column Nicholas WIESON, aged 14 years, was killed at the Wheatland plant of the Shenango Iron & Steel company, by being crushed between the squeezers. *Keystone state column

The Valley Independent Jan 29, 1996 AMOROSO Charles (Wahoo) Amoroso, 87, of Chess Street, Monongahela, died Friday, Jan 26, 1996 in Haven Crest Nursing Home, Carroll Township. He was born Dec 17, 1908, in Belle Vernon, a son of the late Georgio and Filumena Cavicchia Amoroso. Mr Amoroso was a member of Transfiguration Church of Monongahela and was retired from the former American Steel and Wire Co of Donora at 35 years of service in the No 3 rod shed. He was a member of the United Steelworkers of America and the AFL/CIO. In his younger years, he was a bantamweight boxing champion with a record of 70 wins and two losses. Most of his fighting was done in Uniontown under the name Charles Ambrose. Surviving are his wife, Lorette Settimio Amoroso, with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage on Sept 27, 1995. Also surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Joanne Amoroso of Monongahela, Karl and Gail Amoroso of Monongahela, Raymond and Phyllis Amoroso of Dillonvale, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Annamarie Delzangle and David, Dwayne, Michael, Karla, Raymond Jr, Ryan and Randy Amoroso; three great-grandchildren, Rachael Delzangle, Craig Delzangle, and Kyle Amoroso; one brother, Dominick Amoroso of Rostraver Township; and three sisters, Lumena Sperling of Rockport, Md, Mary Fedarko of Belle Vernon and Mrs Arthur (Ann) Fontonelli of Monessen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, William, Joseph, Guido, Attilio and George Amoroso; and one sister, Lillian Constantino. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm in the LM Frye Funeral Home Inc, 427 West Main St, Monongahela. SIMPSON Nellie A Simpson, 92, of 411 Short St, Donora, died Friday, Jan 26, 1996, in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born in Rostraver Township May 19, 1903, a daughter of the late Fred and Julia Ostrander Aebi. Mrs Simpson retired from the former Monongahela Publishing Co as a staff writer. She had lived in Donora since 1927. Mrs Simpson was a member of Calvary United Presbyterian Church, Donora, and the Women’s Association of the church. She was a graduate of Donora High School Class of 1921. She was a member of Donora Area Senior Citizens and the Monongahela Chapter 108 Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, James and Barbara Simpson of Falls Church, Va; two daughters and sons-in-law, Andrew P and Resilvia Clay of Belle Vernon and Donald L and Peggy Toner of California, Pa; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Mrs Simpson was the last of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Simpson; a son, Samuel R Simpson; two great-grandchildren; four brothers and six sisters. Friends will be received in James A Rabe Funeral Home Inc, 701 Thompson Ave, Donora, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. GRANUS Paul Granus Jr, 71, of North Charleroi, died Friday, Jan 26, 1996, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Aug 25, 1924, in Bentleyville, a son of the late Paul Sr and Mary Margaret Nagel Granus. Mr Granus was a graduate of Bentleyville High School and lived in Bentleyville until 1953 when he moved to Charleroi. He was employed as a union carpenter and was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 541. He was also a member of the First Christian Church, Charleroi. Surviving are his wife, Norma Jean Hough Granus; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Paul Granus III and Steven John Granus, both of North Charleroi, and Allen Cecil Granus and his wife LeeAnn of Charleroi; a grandson, Allen Cecil Granus Jr; two brothers, Eli Granus of Jefferson and William Granus of Charleroi; and four sisters, Mrs Matt (Frances) Burton of Monongahela, Mrs Louis (Bluebelle) Menendez of Speers, Lillian Kelley of Scenery Hill and Sarah Mastandrea of Churchill Borough. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Samson R Granus and Walter Granus; and a sister, Gloria Schwab. Friends will be received today and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm in the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home Inc, 809 Main St, Bentleyville. BASEY Terrylee M Basey, 12, of Twelfth St, Donora, died Saturday, Jan 27, 1996, in Monongahela Valley Hospital. He was born July 20, 1983, in McKeesport, a son of Timothy and Janet Helmantoler Basey. He was a member of Free Methodist Church in Monongahela. Surviving are one sister, Sabrina Coughenour of Donora; his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Chiedor Helmantoler of Monongahela; and his paternal grandmother, Ann Lipsky Basey of Daisytown. Deceased are his maternal grandfather, Otis Helmantoler, and his paternal grandfather, Steve Basey. Friends will be received today from 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm in the LM Frye Funeral Home Inc, 427 West Main St, Monongahela. MIKULA George H Mikula, 80, of Monessen, died suddenly while with his wife, Dorothy, on a cruise vessel in Grand Cayman-British West Indies. A complete obituary and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Robert A Billick Funeral Home Inc, Monessen. HIGHFIELD Florence (Sunny) Highfield, 92, of Clair Manor, Belle Vernon, died Thursday, Jan 17, 1996, in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc,Carroll Township, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Fayette City, June 7, 1903, a daughter of the late Ellsworth Herbert and Aleathea Briner Johnson. Mrs Highfield was a Protestant by faith. Surviving are two daughters, Virginia Upton of Tallahassee, Fla, and Geraldine Kendall of Springville, Calif; and a brother, Willis Johnson of Fayette City RD 1. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Highfield; two brothers, Eugene G Johnson and EH Johnson Jr; and a sister, Donna Stephens. A private funeral service and interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Fayette City, was held. The Howard W McCrory Funeral Home, Fayette City, was in charge of arrangements. WEAVER Russell (Butch) Weaver, 48, of South California Drive, Daisytown, died Sunday, Jan 28, 1996, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced, along with a complete obituary, on Tuesday. The Greenlee Funeral Home, Route 40, Beallsville, is in charge of the arrangements.

The Valley Independent August 1966 ACKARD Gerald Roy Ackard, 82, of 520 Washington Ave, Charleroi, died yesterday, at 11:30 am in Charleroi-Monessen Hospital. Mr Ackard retired from the Monessen Plant of Pittsburgh Steel Co in 1952. He was a member of Modern Woodman of America Lodge, Charleroi and a member of the Spiritualist Church, Charleroi. Surviving are his widow, Sara Harger Ackard; a daughter, Mrs Lee (Dorothy) Davis of Newport Richey, Fla; a son, David C Ackard, Monessen. Friends are being received at the Harold R Toner Funeral Home, Monessen, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm. BERES Michael Beres, 42, of 13301 Harold Ave, Cleveland, Ohio, died yesterday at 4:30 am, in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Cleveland. He is survived by his widow, Marianne Bolek Beres; two daughters, Sister Anne Michele (Michele) of Cleveland, and Kathleen, also of Cleveland; one son, Michael G Beres of Cleveland; his parents, Mr and Mrs George Beres on Monessen; one brother, George Beres of Parma, Ohio; and a sister, Mrs Madalyn Billy of Monessen. Friends will be received at the Busch Funeral Home, 4334 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, today and tomorrow during hours of 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 pm. DUVALL Cassius Duvall of 587 Johnson Road, Chillicothe, Ohio, died yesterday at his home. Mr Duvall lived at 427 Knox Ave, Monessen, until the death of his wife, Mrs Elizabeth Duvall on March 1, 1964. He then moved to Chillicothe to live with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Walter (Lillian) Smith. He retied in 1959 from the boiler room of the Page plant of the American Chain and Cable Co. He was a former member of the First Christian Church of Monessen at the time of his death was a member of the First Christian Church of Chillicothe. He was also a member of the F and AM Lodge 461 of California, Pa. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs Rosemary Dorich, Monessen, Mrs Charles (Eleanor) Lynn of Greenock, and Mrs. Smith of Chillicothe; two sons, James W of Johnson City, NY, and Clarence A of Coshocton; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; two sister, Mrs Charles (Jesse) Pollock and Mrs Anna Williams of California, Pa. Friends will be received at H Denver Rhome Funeral Home, Monessen, at 7 pm tomorrow. BUGELLI Mrs Augusta Bugelli, 79, of 226 South Mountian Ave, Monrovia, Calif, formerly of Belle Vernon, died yesterday at 9 am. Preceded in death by her husband, Louis Bugelli in January 1943, she is survived by two daughters, Amalia Bugelli and Mrs Dean (Delma) Clutts of Monrovia, one son, Dr Delmas Bugelli, also of Monrovia; two grandchildren, David and Nadia; three sisters, Mrs Tina Tonarelli of Belle Vernon, Mrs Elvira Bartolonei and Mrs Natalina Lensini of Italy; and one brother, Joseph Petrucci of Detroit, Mich. Burial will take place in California. The family asks that friends please omit flowers and instead, if they desire, send contributions to the Sisters of Loretto, Shamrock Ave, Monrovia, Calif. FLOWER Mrs Anna Bartus Flower of 22512 Raymond Court, St Clair Shores, Mich, died Thursday at 10 pm in the Alexander Blain Hospital, Detroit, Mich after a brief illness following an operation. Mrs Flower was a former Monessen resident until the early 1930s. She is survived by her husband, William Flower; one son, William Flower, III of Erie; two sisters, Mrs Mary Altamare and Mrs John (Elizabeth) Hricko, Monessen; one brother, Joseph Bartus of Charleroi RD 2, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr and Mrs Michael Bartus. Friends will be received at H Denver Rhome Funeral Home, Monessen, at 7 o’clock tonight. Services will be held there on Monday. WALTERS Earl Lee Walters, 61, of Pricedale, died yesterday at 1:50 pm in the Golden Age Nursing Home, Brownsville, after a brief illness. Mr Walters was employed as an assemblyman at Liggett Spring and Axle, Monongahela. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs Joseph (Charlotte) Guth, Pricedale; Mrs Ronald (Kay) Pugh and Doreen Walters, Chicago, Ill; four sons, Earl, Cleveland, Ohio; Glenn, West Brownsville; Ronald at home, and Raymond, Chicago; a sister, Mrs Harry (Pearl) Gilmore, Belle Vernon; four brothers, Noah and Clarence of Brownsville and Roy and Vernon of Pricedale. Friends will be received at Harold R Toner Funeral Home, Belle Vernon, beginning at 2 pm tomorrow. Visiting hours are 2 to 5 ad 7 to 10 pm.

The Valley Independent Feb 26 1994 JERICHO Violet J Jericho, 79, of 401 Ridge Ave., Monessen, died Friday, Feb. 25, 1994, in Mon Valley Hospital, following a short illness. She was born Nov., 27, 1914, in Charleroi, a daughter of the late Thomas and Olive Knowles Baker. Mrs. Jericho was a Charleroi resident for most of her life. She was Protestant by faith and a member of the Golden Agers of Charleroi. She is survived by her husband, Charles J Jericho; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Earl Zundel of Belle Vernon; two grandchildren, Jerri Lynn McMonagle and Douglas Zundel; one step-brother, Thomas Baker of Charleroi; and a step-sister, Doris Marie McChesney of Pittsburgh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Authur Brocky. Friends will be received in the Robert A. Billick Funeral Home, Inc., Grand Boulevard and Marion Avenue, Monessen, today from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. EDGETT Margie Preisendorfer Edgett, 66, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Bentleyville, died Monday, Jan. 3, 1994, in Phoenix, Ariz. Mrs. Edgett was born Dec. 2, 1927, in Marianna, a daughter of the late George and Magdelena Preisendorfer. Surviving, in addition to her family, are two sisters, Elizabeth DiBuono of Monessen and Mary Seidel of Bentleyville; and two brothers, George Preisendorfer of Cleveland, Ohio, and Frank Preisendorfer of Bentleyville. A brother, Joseph Preisendorfer, and a sister, Rose Johnson, are deceased. Burial was in Phoenix, Ariz. BANKS Edward J Banks, 67, of 744 Shoyer Ave, Pittsburgh, died Thursday, Feb 24, 1994, in Rest Haven IV Care Home, Carroll Township. He was born Nov 17, 1926, in Gallatin, a son of the late Joseph Banks and Josephine B Robinson. Mr Banks worked at Clairton Mill and at US Steel for 10 years. He also worked at Westinghouse Airbrake and was a former employee of Peasant Village. He spent most of his life in Pricedale, three years in Pittsburgh and the past six months in the personal care home. Mr Banks was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gallatin. He is survived by his wife, Larese Banks of Pricedale; 3 sons, Edward J Banks, Jr, of Baltimore, Md, Lazan Edward Banks of Monessen, and Lynn Banks of Charleroi; two daughters, Lorretta W Miles of Pittsburgh and Laverta Miller of Donora; one sister, Doris J Miller of Charleroi; two brother, Louis Robinson of Duquesne and Thayer B Robinson of Baltimore, Md; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Jonas Robinson in 1963. Friends will be received in the Percy E Law Jr, Funeral Home, 1324 Meldon Ave, Donora, today from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. HAWKER Mildred B Hawker, 84, of Lorton, Va, and formerly of Fayette City, died Friday, Feb 25, 1994, after a lengthy illness. She was born Leesville, Va, Jan 26, 1910, a daughter of the late Mahlon and Emma English Burnett. Mrs Hawker was a retired school teacher from the now Belle Vernon Area School District and formerly had taught for many years in the Rostraver School Disctrict. She was a member of the Fayette City Unite Presbyterian Church. Mrs Hawker is survived by her husband, Wayne Hawker; a son, Mahlon (Tony) Hawker of Lorton, Va; one brother, William Burnette of Virginia; and two sisters, Helen Clover of the state of California and Hazel Murray of Illinois. There will be no public visitation or viewing and the funeral service will be private in the chapel of the Belle Vernon Cemetery on Monday. Interment will be in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The Howard McCrory Funeral Home of Fayette City is handling the arrangements. MISENKO Elizabeth Marie Misenko, 91, of Vestaburg, died Friday, Feb 25, 1994, at 8:05 p.m. in Mon Valley Hospital. She was born Oct 16, 1902, in Homestead, a daughter of the late Andrew and Barbara Sepesy Mattis. Mrs Misenko was a homemaker. She was a member of the Parish of St. Oliver Plunkett, Fredericktown. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs Misenko is survived by two sons, Edward Misenko of Belle Vernon and Ralph Misenko of Mentor, Ohio; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Misenko, Sr, who died March 30, 1959; and a son, John Misenko. Friends will be received in the Greenelee Funeral Home, Fredericktown Hill, Fredericktown, Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral arrangements will be announced in Monday’s edition of The Valley Independent. ACKARD David C Ackard, 83, of 425 Delaware St, Monessen, died Friday, Feb 25, 1994, in Mon Valley Hospital, Carroll Township. He was born in Lincoln Place, April 5, 1910, a son of the late Roy and Sara Harger Ackard. Mr Ackard was a craneman by trade and had worked in Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel in the soaking pits. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in France. Mr Ackard was a member of the Epiphany of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church of Monessen. He is survived by his wife, Anna Louise Wray Ackard; and one sister, Dorothy Davis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced in Monday’s edition of The Valley Independent. BYARS Dr. Chester H Byars, 89, of 3764 Baltimore St, Finleyville, died Friday, Feb 25, 1994, at 8:35 a.m. in Canonsburg Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced along with the complete obituary in Monday’s edition of The Valley Independent. . The Percy E Law Funeral Home, 1324 Meldon Ave, Donora, is in charge of the arrangements.

RYAN, MAURIN, RANK, COOK, BICJAK Mrs. RYAN, a widow, died very suddenly of heart failure at Sturgeon Tuesday morning. Mrs. RYAN was about forty years of age and is survived by six children. Mary MAURIN, fifteen years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor MAURIN of Valley St. died Friday evening Sept. 14. Interment at Hilldale Cemetery Sunday at two p.m. Antonia RANK, daughter of Emile RANK, Champion, died Thursday evening Sept. 13th, aged 18 years. Funeral at the home of the parents. Interment was made in Arlington cemetery. Miss RANK is survived by two sisters and one brother. William H. COOK, brother of Burgess R. J. COOK, died of dropsy at 8 o'clock Saturday evening, aged 59 years. Mr. COOK was born and raised in England. His wife dying there some years since he came to this country about two years ago to make his home with his brother. The funeral was held from Burgess COOK's residence Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. IRONS of the U. P. church conducting the ceremonies. Interment at Arlington. Mrs. Emma BICJAK of Bishop was fatally burned Tuesday evening while pouring oil from a can on a smoldering fire. The can explodes throwing the burning oil over her. She rand from the house with her clothing on fire followed by her husband who was trying to beat out the flames with his hands, but before they could be extinguished she was so badly burned that she died at midnight. Dr. KOHLER was summoned and everything possible was done to save her life Mrs. BICJAK was about 40 years old and leaves a husband and six children. Interment Thursday afternoon in Melrose cemetery at Bridgeville.

GEORGE, NOLDER, GRANT, SIMPSON John Jay GEORGE of Midway died at the home of his brother Thos. P. GEORGE in McDonald on Monday, September 3d, at noon, aged 59 years and seven months. Mr. GEORGE was born in Columbiana Co., O., and came to Mt. Pleasant Township years ago where he located on a farm near Primrose. About four years ago he moved to Midway where he has since resided. He was a useful and highly respected member of his community, and was an elder in the Center U. P. church of Midway. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma GEORGE, three brothers, Thos. P. of McDonald, W. K. and L. E. of West Point, O., and a sister Mrs. S. J. KYLE, of Briggsville, Ill. Funeral services were held at the home in Midway Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. D. GIBSON, assisted by Rev. J. W. ENGLISH and Rev. W. D. IRONS of McDonald. Mrs. Barbara NOLDER, wife of John NOLDER, a well known oil operator, died at her home on Fanny street Monday, Sept. 3, aged 60 years and one month. Mrs. NOLDER had been afflicted for years and her patient fortitude through all her suffering had endeared her to all friends and acquaintances. She was born in Bern, Switzerland, August 7, 1846. Was married to Mr. NOLDER April 11, 1865. They moved here from North Clarendon, Pa., about twelve years ago. Mrs. NOLDER was a member of the First Presbyterian church of McDonald, and was an active Christian worker in that organization. She is survived by her husband and one son, William NOLDER of Mannington, W. Va., and three daughters, Emma, wife of Robert JOHNSON, of Marietta O.; Carrie, wife of P. A. SCHRECONGOST, of Mannington, W. Va., and Mary, wife of R. D. WHITE, of Sheffield, Pa., also two brothers, John EUCHLER of Manorville, Pa, and George of San Francisco, Cal., and five sisters, Mrs. Katherine FERGUSON, of Montpelier, Ind.; Mrs. Margaret MCCOURT, of Bradford; Mrs. Laura WILSON, of Buffalo, N. Y.; Mrs. Mary HAMILTON, of Kittanning, Pa., and Mrs. Lyda ATKISON, of Wilkinsburg. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J. P. JORDAN in the First Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon and was largely attended, the business houses of the town being closed during the services. The remains were interred in Arlington cemetery. Mrs. Margaret GRANT attended the funeral of Mrs. E. Detmor FORSYTHE at Steubenville recently. *Midway column W. James SIMPSON of Burgettstown and well known in McDonald, died suddenly at his home on Friday, August 31, of heart trouble. Mr. SIMPSON was 58 years of age and was in his usual health until a few hours before his death. He owned several residence properties in McDonald.

MASTERS, WHITE, PITNER, CRAWFORD, FORSYTHE, GOWLAND, ROMILLA Earl MASTERS who has been a bookkeeper in the Pittsburg Coal office here since last February, and who went to his home at Fern, Pa., sick a week ago, died Wednesday evening of typhoid pneumonia. Mr. MASTERS was twenty-two years of age and was highly esteemed by employers and associates. He belonged to the O. O. O. F. lodge here who sent a committee to represent them to his funeral which took place Friday. A number of beautiful floral tributes were sent by the lodge and by former associates in the Coal office. D. J. WHITE a veterinary surgeon who has lived in Clinton for a number of years stated for his family for a drive across the West Virginia line Friday of last week. In rounding a narrow place in the road the horse was thrown over an embankment, throwing the family from the buggy and breaking Mr. WHITE's neck, his death ensuing almost instantly. The little daughter of J. S. PITNER of Mannington, W. Va., but formerly of Midway, died Sunday, August 26. The remains were brought to Midway on Tuesday. Services were held in the M. E. church conducted by Rev. D. L. HEADLEE. Interment at Center cemetery. *Midway column Brady, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. CRAWFORD died Friday morning Aug. 24. He was about 14 years old and is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Services were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from his home conducted by Revs. GIBSON, HEADLEE and MARLIN. Interment at Center. *Midway column Word was received here Monday, Aug. 27, of the death of Mrs. E. Detmor FORSYTHE of Moundsville, W. Va. Mrs. FORSYTHE was formerly of Midway and her many friends regret to hear of her death. She is survived by her husband and two children who have the sympathy of the whole community. She was brought to Steubenville, O., and buried on Tuesday. *Midway column Breaking away from the officer when the latter attempted to arrest him at Third avenue and Grant street, Pittsburg, Herbert GOWLAND, aged 20, McKees Rocks, was shot by Officer David BOWLES and died 15 minutes later. The officer was one of a raiding squad under Inspector R. H. ROBINSON, detailed from Central station to continue the crusade against corner loafing. BOWLES is detained at Central station until action is taken by the coroner. Joe ROMILLA, an Italian, of near Cross Creek, accidentally shot himself through the lungs Saturday, dying almost instantly. Recently he bought a shot gun and on Saturday started with it for the woods. Finding that he had forgotten something he returned to the house and set the loaded gun down in the cellar way. In picking it up later he seized it by the barrels and attempted to lift it out. The hammer caught and was released, and the charge of shot passed upwards through ROMILLA's body, tearing off his forearm and making a huge hole in his lungs. He died in a few minutes.

RIFFLEY, YOUNG, LLOYD The death trap at the railroad station here added another victim to its long list on Saturday evening. Edward RIFFLEY of Oakdale went to the station to take the 10 o'clock train for home. As he was about to cross the four tracks to reach the station a freight train passed on the North track and before it had passed the 10:43 passenger Eastbound pulled into the station. As soon as he could pass behind the freight he hastened toward his own train when a fast express on the main track going East struck him and carried him about 50 feet throwing him on the West-bound main track. At the same instant almost, a fast West-bound train on this track caught him and dragged him back nearly to the crossing again. It was a most horrible accident, and the body was mangled beyond recognition. The remains were interred in the Oakdale cemetery on Monday. Mr. RIFFLEY was a highly respected citizen, a veteran of the Spanish war, foreman of the Oakdale volunteer fire company, a member of the RIFFLEY contracting and building firm. Two brothers survive, George of Oakdale and Will of San Diego, Cal. On Wednesday evening John YOUNG a well known miner at the Laurel hill mine and who lived with his parents on East Lincoln avenue, was found unconscious in the street about 2 o'clock in the morning at the high embankment on the MILLER farm East of town. He was carried home by those who found him and laid on the porch of the supposition that he was only intoxicated. Early in the morning his mother found him on the porch in a semi-conscious condition. A gash was found on his head and his face was badly bruised. He could give no account as to how he received injuries, and sank rapidly until his death which occurred about noon. Foul play was suspected and the Coroner was summoned. An investigation indicated that he died of cerebral congestion brought on evidently by falling down the bank to the street. Funeral services were held from the family home Friday afternoon by Rev. JORDAN of the First Presbyterian church. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas YOUNG, three sisters, Mrs. Walter PHILLIPS, Mrs. James RICHARDS, and Mrs. William SMITH, and three brothers: William, Robert and Thos., Jr., all of McDonald. Phillip LLOYD, a miner living at the Fayette mine, near Noblestown was struck by a coal train between Oakdale and his home on Monday night and fatally injured. He had been at McDonald in the evening and as the nine train East does not stop at Noblestown he went on to Oakdale and was walking back home along the railroad when he was struck by a train coming West. He was brought on to McDonald where he was attended by Drs. MILLER, LA ROSS and TAYLOR, and sent to a Pittsburgh hospital where he died at noon Tuesday. He leaves a wife and family at Noblestown.

PEARCE, MCMICHAEL, HARVEY, DRUM, DEWITT, GILLESPIE Robert Elmer PEARCE, the fourth victim of the PEARCE family murderer died on Sunday. The only surviving member of a family of five now is the father. A port mortem examination revealed the fact that the bullet had ranged downward and lodged in the neck where it caused hemorrhages which resulted in the child's death. *Article about the murders in the PAWASHIN archives A message was received by B. FRANKLE Tuesday night announcing the death of John MCMICHAEL formerly a well known and highly respected citizen of McDonald. Mr. MCMICHAEL left here about nine years ago for Leon, O., where he engaged in farming and has lived there ever since. He was one of the charter members of Garfield Lodge F. & A. M. Mrs. Jane HARVEY, wife of Robert HARVEY, to whom she was married only a week before, died in the Homeopathic hospital Wednesday morning Aug. 8, of typhoid fever aged 36. Mrs. HARVEY was the widow of William KYLE who was killed in a mine about a year ago. She is survived by her husband, two brothers, Thomas and Samuel GAULT, and a sister Lizzie GAULT of Pittsburg. Funeral services were held from her late home on Center avenue Friday afternoon, Rev. JORDAN officiating. Interment at Arlington. Rev. Father J. R. DRUM, late of Lecrone, Pa., and recently appointed pastor of St. Patrick's church at Noblestown died Monday morning at Mercy hospital Pittsburg, aged 40. Rev. DRUM's death was the result of an accident that occurred in Oakdale. On Friday evening last while he and Father J. A. BURGOON, of McDonald were driving in a buggy the horse took fright at an automobile and ran away. Both were thrown out and Father DRUM struck against a fence, one of the pickets of which penetrated his neck. He was taken to the residence of John MCCABE and was removed to the hospital on Sunday where he died the following morning. August DEWITT died Friday, August 3, 1906 after a lingering illness. Services were held from his late home on French hill Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. D. GIBSON. Interment at Center Cemetery. He is survived by his wife only, and she expects to sell out and return to her old home in France. *Midway column Mrs. T. J. WALKER, Mrs. LA ROSS, Mrs. MCGREW and sister, Miss COSGROVE attended the funeral of Mr. Nathaniel GILLESPIE at Burgettstown on Tuesday.

GUY, ABEL, DOLLE, HOFFMAN, MAJOR, HAMILTON Mr. and Mrs. H. F. HUMPHRIES attended the funeral of Mrs. Fanny GUY, aunt of Mr. HUMPHRIES, on Wednesday. Edward ABEL, a Burgettstown tailor aged 29 years was drowned in the swimming pool at Rock Springs Park Saturday evening. A disastrous wreck occurred on the Chartiers & Youghiogheny railroad at Woodville Friday evening of last week. One person, Phillip DOLLE, of Heidelberg, was instantly killed and some twenty passengers injured. Mrs. Elizabeth HAGGERTY HOFFMAN aged 59 years, died Tuesday morning at her home in Noblestown, Pa. She had been in failing health for three or four years. She was a daughter of John and Mary DONALDSON HAGGERTY, formerly of Canonsburg and lived at Noblestown about 30 years. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. She leaves a husband, George W., and four children: The Rev. John W. HOFFMAN, pastor of the California avenue Methodist Episcopal church Allegheny; Jos. J., of Coraopolis; Mary E., wife of the Rev. Calvin G. HAZLETT, of Bellaire, O., and George W. Jr., who is associated with is father in business and who is a trustee in the Noblestown Methodist Episcopal church. The funeral took place from the family residence Thursday morning and was largely attended, many friends from McDonald being present. Interment at Arlington. Miss Bessie BELL left on Wednesday evening for Carlton, Kansas, to attend the funeral of her uncle, Jas. MAJOR. *Midway column James HAMILTON an aged and highly respected citizen of Midway, died Sunday evening, July 29, aged 70 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from his late home, conducted by Rev. J. D. GIBSON. Interment at Venice. *Midway column

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KELOSKY, MCKEE, VYSTIECK, HUTSEBAUT, GOSS, LITTELL, COLWELL, NEWCOMB On Friday July 20, at Reissing, infant twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. KELOSKY. Interment at Noblestown Saturday evening. The new-born infant of Mr. and Mrs. Charles MCKEE of South Fayette township died Sunday, July 22. The funeral was held Monday. Interment at Arlington. On Wednesday July 25th at Cherry Valley Autoni VYSTIECK son of Autoni and Mrs. VYSTIECK, aged 6 months. Interment and funeral services at Noblestown Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Mrs. Constance HUTSEBAUT, 68 years old, died Sunday, July 22, at her home at Cecil. The deceased at one time live here, also at Midway. Her husband and three married daughters survive. The funeral took place Tuesday. Interment was made at Venice. Miss GOSS, of near Imperial was bitten by a dog two months ago, but failed to take any treatment, thinking it to be unnecessary. On Monday of last week she was taken ill and sent to a hospital. There her case was pronounced hopeless and she died the following Thursday. The death was a very sad one as she was but 20 years of age and expected to be married in a short time. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. MCNARY attended the funeral of P. D. LITTELL, in Pittsburg, last week. Thomas COLWELL, who shot himself Saturday, July 14, at his home near the Shaw mine, died on Wednesday in the Mercy hospital. The remains were brought to the home of his father-in-law, R. T. CHETTLE, and services were held from there on Thursday conducted by Rev. D. L. HEADLEE, he was laid to rest in Center cemetery. *Midway column Once more has the Angel of Death visited our midst and plucked one of our brightest flowers, leaving desolate a home, where but a few short hours before was perfect happiness. On last Sunday night the spirit of little Cyrene, the 8 year old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. J. NEWCOMB winged on its way to that bright and heavenly home from whence no traveler returneth. Like a bud just ready to bloom was little Cyrene when the hand of death was laid upon her and God took her to himself, leaving behind aching hearts and scalding tears. It is said most truthfully the ways of God are mysterious and surpass man's understanding, but he doeth all things well. . Cyrene was sick a very short time with diphtheria and her death was a surprise to her many friends. She was the only child, and her heart broken parents have the sympathy of the whole community. *Midway column, non genealogical portions snipped for brevity

QUINN, PEACOCK, EFT, BUTTERWORTH, HARVEY John QUINN of Cecil aged 44 years, died suddenly on Friday morning at 5 a.m. of apoplexy. Survived by four sons and one daughter. Mr. QUINN returned from Europe only last Monday where he had been in search of his health. Interment will be made at Noblestown Sunday morning. Miss Cora M. PEACOCK, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William PEACOCK, Jr., died Thursday at 10 o'clock at the home of her parents, near Boyce, Allegheny county, in the 20th year of her age. Miss PEACOCK had suffered for some time from lung trouble, which disease caused her death. Besides her parents, three sisters survive, these being Emma, Mary and Anna. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon, from the PEACOCK home, and the interment will be in the cemetery at Venice. On Wednesday morning, July 18, Mrs. Louise EFT, wife of John EFT of near Steubenville, aged 57 years. Mrs. EFT was stricken while on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Frank W. RAAB of Midway. She is survived by her husband and nine sons and daughters: Jno. M. EFT of near Bulger, Geo. F. EFT, Mrs. F. W. RAAB of Midway; Henry M., Lizzie G., Mary M., Annie W., Katy C., and Winnie all at home. Funeral services were held at the home of F. W. RAAB of Midway Friday afternoon by Rev. A. F. ZONER. Interment in Arlington cemetery. Mrs. Mary BUTTERWORTH, wife of Thos. BUTTERWORTH died on Monday morning, July 16, 1906, of cancer of stomach and liver, at her home near Primrose. Funeral services at the home on Wednesday July 18, at 2 o'clock conducted by Silas GAULT of Primrose. Interment at Center Cemetery. *Midway column Charles HARVEY aged about 80 years, died Thursday morning of general debility. He is survived by tow sons and one daughter Mrs. W. H. BROCKINAM, Elmer, in Midway and John, of Pittsburg. Services were held from his home on Friday, conducted by Rev. J. D. GIBSON. Interment at Center Cemetery. *Midway column

WHITE, MCCONNELL, GRAY, MCANANY, BARRETT Mrs. Mary WHITE, the colored woman who was drowned while bathing in the river near Monongahela Saturday was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. BUTLER of the South Side. Mr. WHITE was killed about a year ago in the Hazelkirk mine. Died July 4, Mrs. Archie MCCONNELL, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John STEELE, of Sturgeon, aged 42 years. Mrs. MCCONNELL leaves a husband and three children, funeral services at her late home, July 6, at 4:30 p.m. Services were conducted by Revs. WOLF and DOAK. *Sturgeon column Mrs. D. G. GRAY died July 4th after a lingering illness of Bright's disease. Deceased was aged about 40 years and has been a life long member of the U. P. church. She is survived by her husband and father, J. G. PYLES and one sister, Mrs. Oliver DWYER, and one brother, S. H. PYLES, all of Midway. Funeral services were held Friday from her late home, services were conducted by Rev. J. D. GIBSON assisted by Rev. IRONS of McDonald, and Rev. KERR of Candor. Interment at Candor. *Midway column Mrs. John MCANANY of East Pittsburg but formerly of Midway, died at her home Monday, July 9th, of typhoid fever. Mrs. MCANANY had been in ill health for some time before the fever developed. She is survived by her husband and several children. She was about 36 years of age. George and James MCFARLANE of this place were brothers of Mrs. MCANANY and Mrs. Robert HERD and Mrs. John COCHRAN are half sisters. Mr. MCANANY has many friends in Midway who sympathize with him in his sad bereavement. *Midway column A little child of the BARRETT family at Creedmore Valley, died Sunday. *Cecil column

MILLER, JONES, DELANEY, HOLLAND Susanna, aged two years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John MILLER who live on the MEVEY place, died Saturday evening of cholera infantum. Funeral Monday afternoon, interment at Noblestown. James JONES a colored man who lived at Sturgeon was killed by a train on the Fourth. He was 55 years old and was well respected. His wife who survives him is in the Allegheny Co. home with a broken arm. The funeral was held Thursday. Interment at Arlington. Died, July 4th, Mrs. Thomas DELANEY, aged 24 years. Mrs. DELANEY leaves a husband and three children. *Sturgeon column Gladys, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Manoah HOLLAND, died on Sunday morning of pneumonia, aged two years and three months. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev. J. D. GIBSON. Interment at Center cemetery. *Midway column

COOK, REED At her home in Washington, Iowa, June 27, at 11 p.m., died Mrs. Jane COOK in the 82nd year of her age. Mrs. COOK was the daughter of Wm. SAVAGE, a most highly respected citizen of this community fifty and more years ago. He lived on the farm north of town now owned by J. N. ELLIOTT, Esq. Here Mrs. COOK was brought up under most wholesome influences, and in early womanhood became a member of Robinson's Run A. R. church, of which her father was a ruling elder. Although the union of 1858 changed the name, her church relations remained the same during her long life. About fifty years ago, she, with her husband John COOK, moved to the vicinity of Washington, Iowa, and a little later into the city where she has lived since. Mrs. COOK was a most estimable Christian woman, whose aim in life seemed to be, to be like Christ. She has now gone, but we mourn not for her, but for ourselves. She was a child of God and an heir of eternal glory. "For if children then heirs." She leaves two sons, William A. and R. S., both citizens of Washington, Iowa, host of friends, many of whom live in the vicinity of McDonald to mourn the loss of a mother and a most excellent woman. Her husband, John COOK, who was a brother of Elizabeth COOK of McDonald, and a daughter Ada, died some years ago. At the time of her death Mrs. C. had been for nearly fifty years a member of the Second U. P. church of Washington, Iowa. "Blessed are the dead," etc. Miss Lizzie A. REED died June 20 of general debility. Deceased was about 63 years old and is survived by one sister and two brothers, Maria, James and Theodore, all of Midway. The funeral services were held Friday from her late home. Interment at Mt. Prospect Presbyterian cemetery. *Midway column