CARTER, DEGRAFF, HANS Died August 6, after a lingering illness from consumption, Mrs. Sarah CARTER, wife of Vance CARTER of near Primrose, aged 32 years. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel WILLIAMSON of Midway and was highly respected by all. She leaves her husband, six children, father, mother, four brothers and four sisters to mourn her loss. The funeral was held from her late home on Wednesday at 2 p.m., and was conducted by her pastor, Rev. T. B. MARLIN of the Midway Baptist Church. Interment in Center cemetery. The bereaved friends have the sympathy of the entire community. The thirteen-months old son of Peter DEGRAFF of Cecil died Monday. The funeral, conducted by Rev. W. D. IRONS and Rev. H. GARROU took place Wednesday afternoon. Interment was made at Venice. Camille HANS, the eight-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo HANS of Champion, died Friday August 2. The funeral took place Saturday, interment being made in Robinson's Run cemetery. Died suddenly on Friday, August 2, the little child of Mr. and Mrs. James WILSON of R. D. 2, aged about 7 months. The funeral . *Imperial column, part torn out

RANKIN, SCHEOKIE, QUINET, TURKEY, BURCHFIELD Olean RANKIN, 45 years old, died at the West Penn hospital, Pittsburg, Thursday evening, July 25. The deceased was a cousin of S. Dell RANKIN of Mt. Pleasant township and had last resided at Burgettstown. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the U. P. Church at Hickory by Rev. Dr. MCCONNELL. Helen, the one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. SCHEOKIE of Reissing died Thursday, July 25. Interment was made at Noblestown, Sunday, Rev. Father COX officiating. Emile, the six-months-old son of __bert QUINET, west of Primrose, died Wednesday of summer complaint. The funeral will take place this afternoon. Michael, the one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig TURKEY of Shaw Mines dies Saturday. Interment at Noblestown on Sunday. At this writing we are sorry to learn of the death of our good neighbor, Charles BURCHFIELD, who has been staying lately with his daughter, Mrs. A. D. STEWART of Imperial. *McMinn column

Would like to ask if we submit obits,does it matter is it is a double...otherwise how would you know what has been listed before if you are new.I didnt want to submit any and find out it has been already submitted. Laura Their is no death! The stars go down,To rise upon another shore.And bright in heavans jeweled crown.They shine forever more. JOHN LUCKEY MCCREERY 1835-1906 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Victoria Hospodar Valentine" <vvalentine4@comcast.net> Cc: <PA-SW-OBITS@rootsweb.com>; <PAWASHIN@rootsweb.com>; <PA-CARNEGIE@rootsweb.com>; <PAALLEGH@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 8:42 AM Subject: [PA-SW-OBITS] OWEN, VANDENBERG, COCHRAN, DAVIS July 19,1907 McDonald PA Record > OWEN, VANDENBERG, COCHRAN, DAVIS > > > > Mrs. Anna OWEN, wife of Joseph W. OWEN, died of typhoid fever > at > Copley, W. Va., Thursday, July 11, 1907, aged 31 years. Mrs. OWEN was a > daughter of Mr. and Mrs. SUDEKUM of Noblestown and with her husband lived > on > Valley street a number of years, Mr. OWEN having been a field foreman for > the South Penn Oil Company prior to his removal to West Virginia, about > three years ago. The deceased is survived by her husband and one son, > George, aged 6. The funeral took place on Saturday, interment being made > at > Weirton, W. Va. > > > > Campbell VANDENBERG, aged 7 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. > VANDENBERG, died, Tuesday, July 16, at his home at Sturgeon of diphtheria. > Interment was made in Robinson Run cemetery on Wednesday. > > > > Died, July 15, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James COCHRAN. > > *Fayetteville column > > > > Died, July 14, at the home of her daughter in Imperial, from > paralysis, Mrs. Joseph DAVIS of Midway. The remains were brought to her > late home on Monday for interment. The funeral services were held in the > Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and were attended by a large concourse > of relatives and friends, Rev. Mr. MARLIN of the Baptist Church > officiating. > Grandmother DAVIS, as she was familiarly called, was born in Wales and > came > to this country many years since and for over 30 years has lived in this > place. She was a loving wife and mother, a faithful friend to any one in > sorrow or trouble, and always ready to give a helping hand to those in > need. > She is survived by her husband, Joseph DAVIS, four sons and two daughters, > Thomas and Isaac of Midway, Evan of Imperial, Joseph of Irondale, Ohio, > Mrs. > Wm. THOMAS of Imperial, and Mrs. Joe DEMPE of McDonald, and a number of > grandchildren. Her many friends join in sympathy with the bereaved family > in their sore affliction > > *Midway column > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PA-SW-OBITS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.10/720 - Release Date: 3/12/2007 > 7:19 PM >

DICKINSON, PLETINCKS, HAWKINS, JOHNSON Louis S. DICKINSON died at the residence of his son, Charles DICKINSON, in Midway, Wednesday morning, July 24, at 10 o'clock, of Bright's disease. The deceased was well known in McDonald where he worked in the oil fields, and for several years served very efficiently as policeman. Mr. DICKINSON was in the sixty-ninth year of his age, having been born January 15, 1839. He was a veteran of the Civil War, throughout which he served with bravery in some of the severest battles of that sanguine conflict. Four sons survive him. They are James of Burgettstown, George of Hays borough, Charles of Midway and Menzo of Ulysses, Potter County, Pa. The funeral services wee held in the Alliance Tabernacle, McDonald, yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Fanny PLETINCKS, 72 years and nine months old, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Victor CENIS of Liberty street, Tuesday evening, July 23, a few minutes before midnight. Mrs. PLETINCKS was a native of Belgium. Her husband, John PLEINCKS, died twenty-eight years ago. She is survived by one son and three daughters. They are Adolph PLETNICKS of McDonald, Mrs. A. MASSON of Cecil, Mrs. C. BASCOURT of Hays, Pa., and Mrs. Victor CENIS of McDonald. The funeral services were held at the latter's home yesterday afternoon by Rev. H. GARROU. Interment was made at Arlington. Clifford, the six-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ramble HAWKINS of Sturgeon, died Monday morning, July 22, from the effects of the heat. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon. Interment at Arlington. Andrew JOHNSON, 40 years old, was killed at Cherry Valley Mine No. 3, Wednesday, July 17, by a fall of coal. Interment, July 21, at Hilldale.

OWEN, VANDENBERG, COCHRAN, DAVIS Mrs. Anna OWEN, wife of Joseph W. OWEN, died of typhoid fever at Copley, W. Va., Thursday, July 11, 1907, aged 31 years. Mrs. OWEN was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. SUDEKUM of Noblestown and with her husband lived on Valley street a number of years, Mr. OWEN having been a field foreman for the South Penn Oil Company prior to his removal to West Virginia, about three years ago. The deceased is survived by her husband and one son, George, aged 6. The funeral took place on Saturday, interment being made at Weirton, W. Va. Campbell VANDENBERG, aged 7 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. VANDENBERG, died, Tuesday, July 16, at his home at Sturgeon of diphtheria. Interment was made in Robinson Run cemetery on Wednesday. Died, July 15, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. James COCHRAN. *Fayetteville column Died, July 14, at the home of her daughter in Imperial, from paralysis, Mrs. Joseph DAVIS of Midway. The remains were brought to her late home on Monday for interment. The funeral services were held in the Baptist Church at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and were attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends, Rev. Mr. MARLIN of the Baptist Church officiating. Grandmother DAVIS, as she was familiarly called, was born in Wales and came to this country many years since and for over 30 years has lived in this place. She was a loving wife and mother, a faithful friend to any one in sorrow or trouble, and always ready to give a helping hand to those in need. She is survived by her husband, Joseph DAVIS, four sons and two daughters, Thomas and Isaac of Midway, Evan of Imperial, Joseph of Irondale, Ohio, Mrs. Wm. THOMAS of Imperial, and Mrs. Joe DEMPE of McDonald, and a number of grandchildren. Her many friends join in sympathy with the bereaved family in their sore affliction *Midway column

KIGHTLINGER, YOUNG, MONAHAN, WITHERINGTON Genevieve Margretta KIGHTLINGER, aged one year and eight months, died Saturday, July 6, 1907, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. KIGHLINGER, at Wellsburg, W. Va., from a complication of diseases. The funeral services were held from the Catholic Church and interment was made at Wellsburg. Genevieve was a grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. DINSMORE of McDonald. Andrew YOUNG, Sr., died at Blantyre, Scotland, June 19, aged seventy-six years and seven months. He at one time resided in McDonald, leaving her in March, 1900. Six sons and four daughters survive him, of whom four sons reside in the United States. They are Robert YOUNG of Imperial, George and John of Finleyville and Andrew of Fairmont street, McDonald. Mrs. Catherine MONAHAN, aged 75 years, died Thursday, July 4, at her home on Barr street. The deceased is survived by three sons, John, Patrick, and Michael. Funeral was held Saturday morning at 8 o'clock. Interment at Noblestown. Emile SERVOIN, aged fifty-two years, a Frenchman, married, proprietor of a pool room at Sturgeon, shot himself in the head with a 38-caliber revolver while standing in front of his home, and died at 11 o'clock Monday night without regaining consciousness. The shooting was witnessed by a number of residents. SERVOIN is said to have been drinking hard lately. The deceased had resided in Sturgeon and was formerly a coal miner. He leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs. Victor SCHOLLAERT, and two sons. Harry WITHERINGTON, a well-known oil man formerly of this vicinity, fell from a derrick near Cadiz, Ohio, Tuesday of last week and was instantly killed. He was buried at Marietta on Thursday.

FORESTER, STONECIPHER, PORTER, SMITH Don C. FORESTER, 28 years old, died Sunday evening, June 30, at the residence of his father-in-law, John W. DICK, Sheraden. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. William S. LOCKHART of Third street and formerly resided here. The funeral services were held at his mother's residence in Sheraden, Tuesday evening. Interment was made in Hollywood cemetery, Wednesday afternoon. ... number from here attended the funeral of Mrs. John STONECIPHER, who was laid to rest Friday in Mon___cemetery. A large number of ___ gathered from far and near to ____ their last tribute to Mrs. STONECIPHER, who will be greatly missed. *Imperial column Died November 24, Thomas PORTER, the Midway barber, aged about 28 years. Tommy attended to the business at his hop until half past eleven o'clock on Saturday night, and was apparently in as good health as ever he was. He was taken suddenly ill on Sunday morning and although every effort was made to relieve his suffering, nothing availed, and death claimed him about six o'clock. He is survived by his wife and one son, also by his mother, Mrs. Lydia H. PORTER of this place. The deceased was born and raised here and for the last few years had conducted a barber shop at the old S. H. BELL stand, and had a large custom. (sic) He had a large circle of acquaintances and friends by whom he will be greatly missed. All join in sympathy with the friends in their sad bereavement. *Midway column Mrs. MILLER of near Pittsburg and Mrs. Stephen JARRETT of McDonald were called to this place on account of the death of their nephew, Thomas PORTER. *Midway column H. A. SMITH and family were called to Washington this week on account of the death of R. A. RUSSELL. Mr. SMITH is a brother-in-law of the deceased. *Midway column

STURGEON, SCHOLLAERT, HARLOW, ADAMS Mrs. Margaret STURGEON (nee WALLACE) died early Thursday, June 13, at her residence near Oakdale, after an illness of seven months. She was born in North Fayette township, Allegheny County, and had lived there all her life and at one time had taught school in that section. On December 26, 1878, she was married to Joseph STURGEON, a prominent farmer and an elder in the First United Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member. Besides her husband she leaves seven children: Glenn, Wallace, Paul and Misses Bessie, Katherine, Marguerite and Elizabeth STURGEON; also her mother, Mrs. Jane WALLACE; a sister, Mrs. W. R. JAMISON, and two brothers, Robert and Dr. W. C. WALLACE of Ingram. The funeral services were held in the First Presbyterian Church of Oakdale Saturday morning, with interment in Oakdale cemetery. Peter SCHOLLAERT, a well-known resident of Sturgeon, died Monday evening June 16, aged 53 years. His wife and eight children survive him. The funeral took place Wednesday morning with High Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Noblestown. The deceased was a member of the Solidarite Society and a very large concourse of people followed the remains to their last resting place. Mrs. Hadessa HAMILTON HARLOW, wife of Commodore C. H. HARLOW, U. S. N., in charge of the naval recruiting station at Pittsburg, died very suddenly Sunday at her home in Sewickley. Mrs. HARLOW was a niece of Mrs. George H. COOK of West Lincoln avenue. Commodore HARLOW has been in McDonald a number of times within the past year on recruiting duty. David ADAMS was killed while at work in the Carnegie Mines on Monday afternoon. Mr. ADAMS has been a resident of Midway for many years and was well-known and respected by all. He was a sincere Christian, a kind neighbor and a good friend to those in trouble. He belonged to the Seventh Dad Adventists Church and was very strict in his adherence to his belief. His wife, one son, Thomas of Pittsburg and four daughters, Mrs. Ella JONES of McDonald, Mrs. John WILLIAMSON, Mrs. James SHERMAN of Midway and Miss Martha at home, survive him. The funeral took place Wednesday at 2 p.m. from his late residence. Interment in Centre cemetery. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. Dear friends, be comforted, "He has only gone home." "He rests I peace." *Midway column

The following account of the tragic death of F. F. FRENCH, together with a well-deserved tribute to his memory, is from the Sistersville (W. Va.) Daily Review of June 17, 1907: Frank FRENCH is dead. This was the startling news passed from lip to lip at an early hour yesterday, June 16, and small groups of men could be seen standing here and there discussing the horrors of the awful tragedy. While out frog hunting, Frank FRENCH, on the best known and most highly respected citizens of this city and the business head of the French Torpedo Company, and a big oil operator, was drowned in Middle Island Creek. The accident occurred about 1:30 o'clock yesterday morning. Together with his business associate, W. G. AGNEW, and Fred KENNEY, and J. P. SWEENEY, Mr. FRENCH was in a john boat. Mr. AGNEW is a very corpulent man, and he weighed down the one side of the boat and in the darkness the boat was upset. The party was in Middle Island Creek, which is a small stream, but is deep at the point where the boat was upset. Al struggled in the darkness in the water, and the three escaped with difficulty. Mr. KENNEY and Mr. SWEENEY swam to the shore after a struggle. Mr. AGNEW went to the bottom twice before he finally got hold of the boat, and finally managed with help to get to shore. Mr. FRENCH went to the bottom for the third and last time before he could be reached. Mr. FRENCH was aged 53 years. He was the first oil operator to use the torpedo in shooting wells, and for this reason was regarded as the foremost torpedo man in the United States. There is hardly a torpedo man or an oil man in the country that does not know him intimately. He was popular throughout the oil fields of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. He was one of the pioneers of the Bradford, Pa., oil field, and was well known in McDonald, Pa., where he formerly resided. He was also a resident of Marietta, Ohio, at one time. Several years ago he was badly injured in a boiler explosion, and about two years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis which left him badly crippled and almost helpless. Mr. FRENCH had been in the torpedo business for twenty years and had been very successful. He has been a resident of this city ever since the early oil excitement here and everyone who knew him loved, honored and respected him. He was a member of Garfield Lodge F. & A. M. of McDonald , Pa., of Carnegie Commandery Knights Templar, of Syria Temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of Pittsburg, Pa., and Allegheny Lodge No. 339, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The funeral services were held at the home at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon by Rev. T. A. ANDERSON, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, and the music was rendered by the choir of that church. The remains were taken to Corry, Pa., and a Knights Templar funeral service held in that city at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The deceased leaves a wife but no children, four brothers and two sisters, and friends without number. The home of the deceased was an almost solid bank of flowers, hansom tributes from McDonald and Sistersville lodges and Messrs. SWEENEY and AGNEW, his partners in business and from other friends and neighbors. We doubt if there is a man now living in Tyler county who was more loved and admired than Frank FRENCH. His universal kindness to the poor and needy, his charitable and sympathetic heart for the unfortunate, his unswerving sense of honest of purpose, his devotion to his wife, his loyalty to his friends and his great love and regard for the well being of his fellow citizens made him the ideal man. But he is dead, and though ripe in years and honors, he died all too soon; into the quiet of his home death entered unannounced and his spirit drifted away on the bosom of that dark and shadow river that flows with resistless sweep into the shoreless sea. "Good night brave heart, The evening shadows fall." To the bereaved wife, whose grief knows no bounds, and to the other relatives and friends who mourn today beside his bier, we extend our most heartfelt sympathy and join in the prayer which his hosts of sorrowing relatives and friends wait to heaven today that his spirit may rest in eternal peace. "There is no death-the stars go down, To rise upon another shore."

WILSON, DALLY, BRICELAND Everett, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John WILSON, died Monday, May 6th, aged one week. The funeral was held Tuesday. Interment at Candor. Samuel L. DALLY died at his home in Oakdale on May 2, aged 73 (or 78) years and 11 days. Deceased had been ill for some time and his death was caused by a general breakdown due to the infirmities of old age. The funeral services were held Saturday, conducted by Dr. MCJUNKIN. Interment in Oakdale cemetery. Dr. DALLY had practiced medicine in Oakdale for thirty-seven years, being one of the oldest practitioners along the road. He came there from Venice, early in his career as a physician, and lived there ever since. He was a veteran of the Civil War. The deceased had a reputation throughout the valley as one of the best physicians in the country. His only relative living is a sister who lives at Marietta, O., from which section the doctor originally came. He was never married. Mrs. Charles BRICELAND died suddenly at her home on North avenue early Wednesday morning. Mrs. BRICELAND's maiden name was Margaret MOORE and she was born near Hickory on May 5th, 1849. In September 1875 she was married to Mr. BRICELAND. During their married life they resided at Hickory, Venice and Bulger, locating in McDonald about five years ago. Mrs. BRICELAND was a devout and active member of the United Presbyterian church and will be greatly missed at all its meetings. To know her was to love her. She is survived by her husband, three sons and one daughter as follows: Rev. James Moore BRICELAND of Gaily, Charles Raynard of Midway, William John of Cleveland, and Irma Elizabeth at home, also three sisters and one brother survive her, Miss Elizabeth MOORE of McDonald, Mrs. John ALLENDER of Hickory, Mrs. T. W. PEDICORD of Oakdale and Wm. R. MOORE of this place. The funeral services were held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the First United Presbyterian church and were conducted by Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D., assisted by Rev. J. D. GIBSON, Rev. J. W. ENGLISH and Rev. J. P. JORDAN. Interment at Arlington.

SAUTERS, DYER William Lindsay, the five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. SAUTERS of Martin's Ferry, Ohio, died Friday, June 7. Death was due to a complication of afflictions. Interment was made in the Riverview cemetery at Martin's Ferry on Sunday. Died, Sabbath morning, June 9, Alfred James, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James DYER, aged 18 days. Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. by Rev. J. D. GIBSON. Interment at Centre cemetery. *Midway column

KLEIN, TITTELBAUGH, RANKIN Marcus Henry KLEIN, aged 53 years, 8 months and 3 days, died at his home on Fanny street, Saturday afternoon, June 1, of paralysis, after an illness extending over nine months. The deceased was a well-known and respected employee of the South Penn Oil Company. He was born in North Hampton County, Pennsylvania, where he passed his youth. In early manhood he went to Bradford where he was united in marriage to Miss Ella BRESTEL, November 13, 1885. About fifteen years ago Mr. KLEIN and family moved to McDonald and he obtained employment in the oil fields. He is survived by his wife, one son, Glenn, one daughter, Hazel, two brothers, William of Easton, Pa., and Samuel of Scio, Ohio, and two sisters, Miss Margaret KLEIN and Mrs. William DIEHL of Easton. The funeral services were held in the McDonald M. E. Church on Monday afternoon, Rev. W. M. BUZZA officiating, assisted by Rev. J. P. JORDAN. Interment was made in Robinson's Run cemetery. John TITTELBAUGH, 75 years old, died at his home at Sturgeon on Monday, June 3. The deceased had been a resident of Sturgeon the past eight years, coming from Pittsburg, where he had been a mill-worker. A wife and nine grown children survive him. The funeral took place Wednesday morning with High Mass of Requiem in St. Patrick's Church, Noblestown. Interment was made in the cemetery there. Gladys, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James RANKIN of Venice, died of diphtheria and was buried Wednesday.

MCAVOY, CAMPBELL, WALLACE, VARNER Christopher MCAVOY died at his home in East Lincoln avenue at nine o'clock Saturday evening, December 21, 1918, after a three day's illness, he having suffered a stroke on Thursday morning. Mr. MCAVOY was born in Shenandoah 67 years ago. He was married to Miss LYNDARIETH of Washington, Pa. She died about fifteen years ago. Mr. MCAVOY is survived by the wife of his second marriage, and the following sons: Edward, surgical nurse in Base Hospital; Thomas with the Marines in France; Joseph in the Army in France; also one sister, Mrs. Edward BRENNAN of East Lincoln avenue,and one brother, John MCAVOY, of Bradford. Funeral services were held at St. Alphonsus' church at nine o'clock Tuesday morning. Interment was made in Noblestown. Mrs. Hattie WALTERS CAMPBELL, wife of George F. CAMPBELL, died Friday evening, December 20, 1918, at 8:15 o'clock, in Tulsa, Okla., aged 33 years. Death was due to heart trouble. Mr. and Mrs. CAMPBELL left McDonald about two months ago, going to Baden, North Carolina, in an effort to recover Mrs. CAMPBELL's health. From there they went to Tulsa, Okla., where after a week's stay, Mrs. CAMPBELL died. Besides her husband she leaves four children: Clair, Charlotte, Wayne, and Ruth. She is also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry WALTERS of Rimersburg, Pa., also by these brothers and sisters: Frank WALTERS of McDonald, Leon WALTERS and Miss Lulu WALTERS at home, Mrs. ELDER of Rimersburg, and Mrs. TURNEY of Woodlawn. Funeral services were held at the home of G. S. CAMPBELL in Station street on Monday evening in charge of the Rev. J. P. JORDAN, D. D. Interment was made Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock in Robinson's Run cemetery. James WALLACE, 81, years old, died at his home in Hastings avenue, Oakdale, Thursday morning, December 26, 1918, at six o'clock. Death was due to a complication of diseases and the infirmities of old age. Mr. WALLACE was born in Ireland. He came to America in his boyhood days and had lived in the McDonald section for 50 years. He was twice married. His first wife, Mary Ann SPROUL, died in May, 1886. His second wife, Mrs. Sara P. JACKSON, of Carnegie, died in April, 1918. Mr. WALLACE was a member of the Oakdale United Presbyterian church for the past 25 years, being an elder in that church. Previous to this he was a member of Robinson's Run United Presbyterian church. He leaves these sons and daughters: J. F. WALLACE of Dormont, R. S. WALLACE of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Samuel SHANE and Mrs. J. P. SHANE, both of McDonald. He is also survived by one brother, Robert WALLACE of Fanny street, McDonald, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary W. CAMPBELL and Miss Eliza WALLACE, both of Oakdale. Funeral services will be held at the late home Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, in charge of the Rev. W. R. MCMUNN, pastor of the Oakdale Presbyterian church. The community was shocked and saddened on Saturday, December 21st, to hear of the death of Miss Jessie Marie VARNER, youngest daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. W. P. VARNER. Death was due to pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. She was nineteen years of age and in the short time she had been with us had endeared herself to all who knew her. The family has the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Besides her parents she is survived by two sisters: Miss Lulu at home, and Mrs. Charles PREPS of Dormont, Pa. Funeral services which were private, where held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at the M. E. parsonage, conducted by the Rev. JOSE of Carnegie, assisted by the pastor from Banksville. Later Rev. VARNER accompanied the remains to Salem. W. Va., for interment. *Noblestown column

RICHARDS Thomas C. RICHARDS died at his home in Elizabeth, Pa., on Monday, December 2nd, 1918, at 10:00 P. M. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. Mr. RICHARDS was born in Wales and came to this country when he was young and for 25 years resided at Jumbo. About 37 years ago he was married to Miss Catherine MCALLEN of Pike Run, Ohio. At the time of his death he was Mine Foreman for the Patterson Coal Company of Elizabeth. Besides his wife, he is survived by six sons; Thomas, of Ambridge, Peter, of New Philadelphia, O., William, of Braddock, Peter and James, in the service, Bennie, at home, and one daughter, Katie, at home. Mr. RICHARDS was a member of the Baptist Men's Bible Class of Elizabeth and also a member of the I. O. O. F. of McDonald. Funeral services were held on Friday at his late home. Interment was at Elizabeth. There was at least one more obit in this issue, but items had been cut out.

WITTLING, SCHOLLAERT, DELOCHE, YOUNG, MORRISON, SCHMIDT, MOORE, COOPER, TOPOLISH, DAVIDSON, GALBRAITH Mrs. Ella WITLING, widow of Louis WITTLING, died at her home on Sunday, November 17, of pneumonia. She was in her 28th year. Mrs. WITTLING was a member of the Valley Presbyterian church. She is survived by her little daughter, Lois May, her mother, Mrs. Margaret HALEY, two sisters, Mrs. Margaret EWING of Imperial, Mrs. Lillian ANDRE of Tarentum, and one brother, Ross B. HALEY, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Edmond SCHOLLAERT received a telegram Wednesday stating the death of their son, Edmond, who was wounded in action October 2, 1918. A card dated November 20 was received by the parents on Tuesday of this week. At that time Edmond was in the hospital, and was getting along nicely. He died November 24. It is thought that blood poisoning caused his death. Edmond is the fourth Sturgeon boy who died in the service of his country. The other three are William BARCLAY, John CAIRNS, "Bun" TROY. Louis Victor DELOCHE died suddenly at six o'clock, Friday evening, December 13, 1918, at his home in East Lincoln avenue, McDonald. Mr. DELOCHE was born November 10, 1857, at Grand Combe, France and was married December 23, 1880, in Pittsburgh to Miss Marie A. BROUFFE. During his earlier residence in McDonald Mr. DELOCHE was employed in the coal mines but in recent years he was engaged in the real estate and insurance business, and was also a notary public and justice of the peace. Shortly before his death he had been appointed assessor for the borough of McDonald. For a period of 48 years he had been a resident here. He was a member of Garfield Lodge 604, F. & A. M. He is survived by his wife, and the following sons and daughters: Denise, wife of W. A. MADGWICK of McDonald, Henry of Jeannette; John, who is in a base hospital in France as the result of wounds received in action; Louise, Victorine, Loretta, Marie, Annette, and Louis, at home; also by one brother, Henry H. DELOCHE of McDonald, and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the First Presbyterian church of McDonald, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. J. P. JORDAN, D. D., who was assisted by the Rev. Alexandre MAGE, D. D., pastor of the French church. Interment was in the Robinson Run cemetery. Mrs. Margaret KELSO YOUNG died at her home in Crafton Thursday morning, December 12, 1918, at 8 o'clock, aged about 65 years. Mrs. YOUNG was born on the KELSO homestead, near Primrose where she had resided until twenty years ago when she and her sister, the late Mary KELSO, moved to McDonald and resided in Station street until her marriage to Mr. YOUNG about eight years ago. Mr. and Mrs. YOUNG located in Crafton shortly after their marriage. Mrs. YOUNG had been ailing for several years. She is survived by her husband, one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth SPRINGER of Station street, McDonald, ad two brothers, Mark KELSO of Robinson township, this county, and William KELSO of Bellevue. Private Samuel Merle MORRISON, aged 22 years, died Saturday afternoon, December 14, 1918, at 1:30 o'clock at Camp Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, Ind. His death was caused by pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. Private MORRISON was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. MORRISON, who live on the W. F. CALDWELL farm, near Hickory. He was a member of the last contingent of selectives to leave from local district No. 2 at McDonald, leaving about three months ago. On arriving at camp he was assigned to a railroad battalion. The body was shipped home for interment and arrived Monday. The funeral, which was private, was held Tuesday. The interment was in Venice cemetery. Surviving him, besides his parents, are two brothers, Harold and Frank, and one sister, Ethel. The death of Mrs. Max SCHMIDT occurred at her home in Third street at 12:03 o'clock noon, Thursday, December 12, 1918, after six day's illness of influenza and pneumonia. Mrs. SCHMIDT was born in Altoona, Pa., March 22, 1892. She was formerly Doris BLOCK. On March 17, 1918 she was married to Mr. Max SCHMIDT of McDonald, and since that time had resided here. Besides her husband, she is survived by hr mother, Mrs. Sadie BLOCK of Altoona; two sisters, Miss Frances BLOCK at home and Mrs. J. BRETT of Altoona; and three brothers, M. G. BLOCK at home, M. C. BLOCK of Philadelphia, and S. E. BLOCK with the American Expeditionary Forces. The body was taken to Altoona, where funeral services were held on Friday, December 13th. George MOORE, 30 years old, single, a highly respected colored man, died at the West Penn hospital, Pittsburgh, Friday night, December 13, 1918, of injuries received while at work in the mine. The young man's home was at Dinsmore, but he was well and favorably known in McDonald, and his funeral, which took place from the First Baptist church, McDonald, Monday afternoon, was well attended, and attested the esteem in which he was held. The interment was in Hilldale cemetery. Charles COOPER, 44 years old, was instantly killed by a fall of slate in Montour Mine No. 1 of the Pittsburgh Coal Company at Southview on Wednesday morning, December 18, 1918, at 10 minutes to eleven o'clock. The body was brought to his home in Coal street, Belgian Hill, McDonald. Mr. COOPER was born in South Staffordshire, England, April 17, 1874. He was married in England in 1894 and with his family came to America in1909, locating in McDonald. He is survived by his wife, Ada COOPER, and seven children, George, Charles, William, Thomas, Joseph, Ada, and Douglass, all at home. Funeral services will be held at the late home Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, in charge of the Rev. J. H. DEBOLT. Interment will be in Robinson's Run cemetery. Mr. TOPOLISH died at his home Saturday, September 14, 1918, after injuries received in the Bulger Block mines. He was being removed to a train when his death occurred. He is survived by his wife and five children. Funeral services were held at St. Ann's Catholic church Tuesday morning. Interment was in the Cherry Valley cemetery. *The date is as given in the obit, but it was in the Dec. 20, issue of the paper and all other items are for December. I am assuming that it is a typo. Miss Bessie Marie DAVIDSON died at her home Monday morning, December 2, 1918, after a siege of influenza followed by pneumonia. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Trimmer DAVIDSON. Bessie was born in Midway, December 23, 1897. She was within twenty-one days of being twenty-two years of age. She was one of Midway's popular young ladies and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She is survived by her parents, and two brothers, Harry DAVIDSON of Midway, and Walter DAVIDSON of "Somewhere in France." Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, December 4, 1918 at the family home by the Rev. R. W. NAIRN, D. D. pastor of the Center United Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a member. Interment at Center cemetery. Frank L. GALBRAITH, aged 28 years, died at this home near West Lebanon, Indiana county, on Saturday, December 14, 1918, of pneumonia, following influenza. A son of W. B. and Anna GALBRAITH, the deceased for a number of years resided in McDonald. About ten years ago he moved with his parents to Indiana county. His sudden death came as a shock to his friends and acquaintances. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dora MARTIN GALBRAITH, and one daughter, Twila Anna, aged six years, one brother, Samuel GALBRAITH of near West Lebanon, and three sisters, Mrs. Samuel EWING of Warren, Ohio, Mrs. Frank C. SMITH of near Shenango, Mercer county, and Miss Ada Blanche GALBRAITH of North Side, Pittsburgh. Funeral services were held at his late home on Monday, December 16th, by the Rev. EDMUND of Elderton, Armstrong county. Interment in the West Union cemetery.

HICKS, LOGAN, JAMISON, RICHARDS, DECROO, BARTOBITCH, SCHAUICK, KURPEIKIS Charles HICKS died at his home at Primrose on Friday, November 29, 1918, at 9 o'clock p.m., after an illness of __ weeks of influenza and pneumonia. Mr. HICKS was 31 years of age and was born and reared at Primrose, Pa. On May 5, 1909, he was united in marriage with Miss Flora CHIFF, who survives with one daughter, Marie Laverne. He also leaves four sisters and three brothers: Fred and William HICKS of Primrose, Alfred HICKS of Midway, Mrs. Andrew HUTCHISON and Mrs. James Fitzpatrick of Carnegie, Mrs. Jane BUTTERWORTH of Primrose, and Mrs. John JAMES of Irondale, Ohio. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias of McDonald and the Solidarte association of Primrose. Funeral services were held at the late home on Monday December 2, 1918 at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. R. W. NAIRN, D. D., of Midway. Interment was in the Center cemetery. Martin LOGAN, aged 27 years, died at 1:45 o'clock Monday afternoon, December 9, 1918, at his home in Barr street. He had been ill a week of pneumonia following influenza. Mr. LOGAN was born in New York City August 17, 1891. He had lived in this locality for about ten years and was employed by the Pittsburgh Coal Company. He was united in marriage with Miss Margaret EDWARDS of Sturgeon, January 10, 1916. She survives with a small daughter Ethel. Mr. LOGAN also leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William LOGAN of New York, and three brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held at the late home Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in charge of the Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D. Interment was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Harold Dunbar JAMISON, aged __ years, died at his home in East Lincoln avenue at 9:20 o'clock Sunday evening, December 8, 1918, after a week's illness of pneumonia. Harold D. JAMISON was born in McDonald June 8, 1902, and attended the local grade schools. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church. Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. JAMISON, he leaves two sisters, Mabel and Mary, and one brother, Earl, at home. Funeral services were held at the family home Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the Rev. W. D. IRONS, D. D. Interment was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Thomas RICHARDS, 59 years old, died at his home at Elizabeth, up the Monongahela river, Monday, December 2, 1918. Mr. RICHARDS was born in England and came to this country with his parents in 1865. For many years he lived in McDonald, going to Elizabeth about seven years ago. He is survived by his wife, six sons and one daughter, also by five brothers: John, James, Benjamin, Edward, all of McDonald, and Charles of Cecil. The funeral took place Friday and was largely attended, the services being in charge of the M. E. minister of Elizabeth. Frank DECROO, a well-known resident of Sturgeon, died at 9:00 o'clock Monday morning, December 9, 1918. He had been ill three years of dropsy. He was 64 years old. He is survived by his wife and six children: Oscar and Vesta,of Sturgeon; Baptiste, in a camp in Alabama; Joseph, at home, Mrs. Ma__ DE VOS and Mrs. Erma THOMPSON of Sturgeon. The funeral will be held on the son's arrival from Alabama. Mrs. Mary BARTOBITCH, aged 23 years, wife of Charles BARTOBITCH, and an infant son died Sunday, December 8, 1918, at their home in the East End, McDonald. The husband survives, with one daughter. Interment was in the Noblestown cemetery Tuesday. Joseph SCHAUICK, aged one year and 8 months, died of pneumonia at Jumbo, Sunday, December 8, 1918. He was buried in Robinson's Run cemetery Tuesday. The mother of the child was buried a week before. Margaret KURPEIKIS, nine-months-old daughter of Leonard KURPEIKIS of Southview, died at 8:45 o'clock Saturday night, December 7, 1918. Interment was in the Noblestown cemetery Monday.

----- Original Message ----- From: "laura lee" <rsummerson1896@charter.net> To: <pa-sw-obits@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 7:17 AM Subject: [PA-SW-OBITS] Fw: obit > > > > > > > The Charleroi Mail -Charleroi newspaper in Charleroi Pennsylvania March 16,1948 JACOB GASHER Jacob Gasher, age 75 years old of 477 (477?) Ellsworth Street.California,Pennsylvania died March 15,1948 at his home.Mathilda Gasher his wife and 5 sons.Stanley at home,Joseph in California,William of Beallsville,Frank of California and Edward at home.4 daughters,Mrs.August Lesowski of West Brownsville,Mrs.George Fedelischak of of Fredericktown and Mrs.Michael Gregor of Vestaburg , also Mrs.Andrew Kapolka of Vestaburg.He had 36 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The newspaper name above Jacob's name is the only source I had and this was from another person doing this.I hope I have corrected all mistakes and thanks again to all.I know it is important to have these kind of things done correctly. > > Laura > Love , Peace and Harmony > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > PA-SW-OBITS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.5/707 - Release Date: 3/1/2007 > 2:43 PM > >

Hello I submitted an obit for Jacob Gasher and left off the state .So here is a revision.Sorry Laura Love , Peace and Harmony ----- Original Message ----- From: laura lee To: pa-sw-obits@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 3:55 PM Subject: obit I am putting on my first obit. 3/16/1948 (NEWSPAPER CHARLEROI,PENNA.) JACOB GASHER JACOB GASHER,AGE 75 YEARS OF 447 (477?) ELLSWORTH STREET .CALIFORNIA ,PENNSYLVANIA DIED MARCH 15 ,1948 , AT HIS HOME. MATILDA GASHER.5 SONS,STANLEY AT HOME,JOSEPH, CALIFORNIA, WILLIAM OF BEALLSVILLE, FRANK OF CALIFORNIA AND EDWARD AT HOME.4 DAUGHTERS,MRS AUGUST LESOWSKI,WEST BROWNSVILLE,MRS GEORGE FEDELISCHAK,FREDERICKTOWN,MRS MICHAEL GREGOR OF VESTABURG AND MRS ANDREW KAPOLKA OF VESTABURG.36 GRANDCHILDREN AND 3 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. Laura Love , Peace and Harmony

I am putting on my first obit. 3/16/1948 (NEWSPAPER CHARLEROI,PENNA.) JACOB GASHER JACOB GASHER,AGE 75 YEARS OF 447 (477?) ELLSWORTH STREET .CALIFORNIA DIED MARCH 15 ,1948 , AT HIS HOME. MATILDA GASHER.5 SONS,STANLEY AT HOME,JOSEPH, CALIFORNIA, WILLIAM OF BEALLSVILLE, FRANK OF CALIFORNIA AND EDWARD AT HOME.4 DAUGHTERS,MRS AUGUST LESOWSKI,WEST BROWNSVILLE,MRS GEORGE FELELISCHAK,FREDERICKTOWN,MRS MICHAEL GREGOR OF VESTABURG AND MRS ANDREW KAPOLKA OF VESTABURG.36 GRANDCHILDREN AND 3 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN. Laura Love , Peace and Harmony

DUNKLE Sgt. Arnold O. DUNKLE, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. DUNKLE of Oakdale, Pa., gave up his life for his country on September 26, 1918. Mr. DUNKLE was born in McDonald on August 25, 1897. He enlisted April 10, 1917. Sergeant DUNKLE's parents for a number of years lived in McDonald, his father being in the employ of the South Penn Oil Company. *extracted from a letter