JOHNSON, LINN, MCCLUSKY, FARRINGER Mrs. Mary Ann JOHNSON passed peacefully away at 9:50 o'clock on Monday morning, December 20, 1920 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles MOORE of Clinton avenue, Oakdale, after an illness of six weeks, due to complication of diseases. She was born in 1858, Durham County, England and was married in 1873 to William JOHNSON. Mrs. JOHNSON was a member of the United Presbyterian church of Oakdale and had been a resident of Oakdale for the past four years. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Charles MOORE, conducted by the Rev. W. R. MCMUNN. Interment was in Oakdale cemetery. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and the following children: Mrs. George MOOREHEAD, Mrs. Charles MOORE and Mrs. Albert VANSICKLE all of Oakdale; Mrs. J. F. BOYD, of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. John DOWNS, of Scotland Eng. and Mrs. Ray WELSHLANS of Pittsburgh, Pa. The family have the deepest sympathy of the whole community on their late bereavement. John P. LINN, aged 57 years, one of the leading business men of Burgettstown, died suddenly about 10:30 o'clock Friday night while attending a meeting of Richard Vaux Lodge, F. &. A. M., of which he was a member. Mr. LINN had been the representative of the local lodge at a meeting of the Grand Lodge held in Philadelphia recently and was giving his report of that meeting when fatally stricken. His death was caused by heart trouble. He had been in his usual health and his sudden demise came as a great shock to the fellow members of his lodge and a large circle of friends. Mr. LINN was a son of the late William A. P. and Elizabeth PROUDFIT LINN and was born in Franklin county, September 11, 1863. He attended the public schools of Franklin county, the state normal school at Shippensburg and the Eastman Business college at Poughkeepsie, New York. Coming to Washington county, he entered the lumber and builders' supplies business with a partner, under the firm name of ARMOUR and LINN. Later Mr. ARMOUR retired and his brother, William B. LINN became a member of the firm. At the time of Mr. LINN's death they had one of the largest and most successful businesses of its kind in the Panhandle section. Mr. LINN was a Democrat in politics and was always more or less active in the affairs of his party. He was at one time the candidate of his party for the state legislature. He was serving as justice of the peace at the time of his death and had serves served several terms in that office. He had also served as a member of the school board. He was a member of the board of directors of the Burgettstown National bank and active in the affairs of the institution. He was a member and active supporter of the First Presbyterian church. Socially Mr. LINN was a member of the Richard VAUX Lodge No. 454, F. &. A. M. and devoted much time to the interests of the order. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F. On September 30, 1879 he was married to Miss Sarah A. COLE, daughter of Thomas COLE of Hanover township who survives him. Eight children also survive as follows: Thomas C., William, Gertrude, Alice, Mary, John, Jr., and Elsie, all of Burgettstown, and Elizabeth, wife of Boin (sic) STRICKLAND, of Boise, Idaho. Four brothers also survive, William B. LINN of Burgettstown; Robert F. LINN, of Beaver, and Rev. James P. LINN, of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Funeral services in charge of Richard Vaux Lodge were held in the First Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The interment was in the Fairview cemetery. Many friends of Mr. and Mrs. MCCLUSKY of Champion were sorry to learn of the death of their little son, who died on Christmas morning, after having suffered with cancer of the throat for many weeks. He was four years old. *Oakdale column Mr. and Mrs. H. A. MYERS were called to Toronto, Ohio last Wednesday by the death of Mrs. MYERS' sister, Mrs. Annie FARRINGER, formerly Miss Annie BISH of Armstrong county. Mr. and Mrs. MYERS returned home Friday. *Noblestown column

MORGAN, SCOTT, EDWARDS, CULLEY The sudden death, early Wednesday morning, at his home in Canonsburg, of John C. MORGAN, deputy treasurer of Washington county, and former treasurer of the county, was a shock to his many friends. He had apparently been in the best of health Tuesday, being at the treasurer's office in the court house all day. Death was due to a heart attack and he lived but a few moments after it was noticed that he was ill. Mr. MORGAN had retired at his accustomed time Tuesday night and had not complained of feeling ill. About 3 o'clock in the morning, Mrs. MORGAN noticed he was breathing heavily. A moment later he was dead. His death removes one of Canonsburg's best known and progressive citizens and a man widely known and respected throughout the county. He was active in the business affairs of his home community and had served as treasurer of Washington county. During the term of Dr. W. H. ALEXANDER of Canonsburg, he served as deputy treasurer, and when R. G. LUTTON was elected county treasurer, Mr. MORGAN was retained as the deputy. As an official he was efficient and courteous, and was faithful to his trust, being at the office every day. He made many friends rapidly, and was popular about the court house offices, frequently having business with officials, deputies and clerks, and on these occasions always went in with a smile and some pleasant greeting. John C. MORGAN's early life was spent on his father's farm. He attended the county schools and later the academy at Mansfield, now known as Carnegie. When a young man he located at Marshalltown, Ia., spending seven years there, part of the time in railroad service. In 1878 he returned to Canonsburg and went into the dry goods business. In 1886 Mr. MORGAN was married to Miss Clyara WILSON. She survives with these children: Mrs. Edward CROFT, of Moninger, near Houston; Mrs. W. A. SHAW, of Canonsburg; Florella, attending college at Western College, Oxford, O.; Mrs. T. J. SHANNARD, of Bridgewater, South Dakota, and James MORGAN, in the Citizens Trust Co., Canonsburg. W. P. MORGAN of Canonsburg is a brother. *From a second article: Mr. MORGAN was a brother of Mrs. Margaret FIFE and the late H. H. MORGAN of Oakdale. Eldersville, Dec. 19.--William SCOTT aged 81 years, a veteran of the Civil war and long a resident of Jefferson township, died at his home in Follansbee, W. Va., Friday, December 17, of infirmities due to his advanced age. Mr. SCOTT, who was the son of Charles and Margaret CASSIDY SCOTT was born March 3, 1839, and was one of 12 children and the second of ten sons, nine of whom grew to manhood and were residents of Jefferson township. A brother, Cassidy also served in the civil war. In March 4, 1868, he was married to Miss Rachel D. HEADINGTON, who died March 9, 1918, after having passed the 51st anniversary of their wedding. After the thrilling and strenuous scenes of war he spent his remaining years in the peaceful occupation of farming, he and his wife residing in a beautiful home near Virginia Station until a few years ago when he retired to Follansbee. In politics Mr. SCOTT was always a staunch Republican. He is survived by four brothers: Robert, of Follansbee; Charles, of near Bethel, and George and Oliver of Eldersville. Funeral services were held at his late home at Follansbee on Saturday evening and further services were held Sunday morning at Bethel church. The interment was in Bethel cemetery. It is with sorrow we record the sudden death of Mrs. John T. EDWARDS of Union avenue, Oakdale, who died on Friday morning at 2 o'clock in the Allegheny General hospital. On Monday she underwent an operation and her friends felt encouraged with the daily reports of her condition. On Thursday her husband visited with her and while he found her quite ill, was rather encouraged by the report the nurse gave him. About midnight that night a message came that she was not so well, a little later word came for the husband to come at once and when he was about ready to start on his anxious trip we learned that God had called her home. Mrs. EDWARDS though a sufferer fro many years was one who bore her burdens bravely and to her most intimate friends and she did not this reveal. When she knew the time was here that they felt it was best for her to undergo this operation--she did not fear--she placed her care and keeping into the hands of Him who doth all things well. Her neighbors and friends will never forget the cheerful brave woman who bid them good-bye as she left for an uncertainty. Mrs. EDWARDS was in her 44th year, having been born in England. About 25 years ago she came to this country as Miss Fanny BESSANT, about 12 years ago she was united in Marriage to John T. EDWARDS, to this union two children were born, Marjory and little Jack the latter still an infant died about 9 years ago. Those left to morn the loss of the departed on is the husband, Marjory, aged ten and a step-son Thomas; and their friends join with them in their sorrow. Mrs. EDWARDS will be greatly missed, out of her kindness of heart many received acts of kindness not known to the community. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and was faithful in her attendance. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in her late home at 2 o'clock in charge of her pastor, Rev. W. D. LEWIS, who was assisted by his choir. His theme was "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted," and he brought out many ways that they will find ... reminder missing. Harry CULLEY died at the home of his parents, on the Dr. LAROSS farm, south of McDonald on Wednesday morning at 7:30 o'clock. He was 42 years old. Mr. CULLEY had been an invalid for a number of years and has for the past two years made his home with his parents. Fro many years he was employed by Robert M. MCCARTNEY while Mr. MCCARTNEY was in the tobacco and wholesale candy business. Besides his parents he is survived by his parents, he is survived by his wife, four sisters, Miss Mary V., Miss Margaret, Miss Laura and Mrs. WRIGHT; and three brothers, L. Oren, John and C. M. CULLEY. Funeral services will be held at the home on Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Interment will be in Robinson's Run cemetery.

GRIBBIN, SHAFFER, VALENTOUR, Unknown man, WALKER On Sunday evening occurred the death of John GRIBBIN, a resident of McDonald for the last 46 years. He was born in Larne, Ireland, on August 15, 1839 and came to this country when quite a young man. He is survived by the following sons and daughters: Thomas and John of McDonald; Charles A. of Taylorstown; Daniel of Bishop; Mrs. P. J. MULLIGAN and Mrs. T. J. O'ROURKE of McDonald; Mrs. L. E. LINSLEY of Monongahela; Mrs. V. G. KIGHTLINGER of Okmulgee, Okla., and Miss Celia at home. He was a member of the Knights of Maccabees and A. O. H. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9:30 in St. Alphonsus church with solemn high mass of requiem. Interment was made in Calvary cemetery, Pittsburgh. Miss Emma SHAFFER died at the home of her parents, one mile north of Midway on Monday morning at 11 o'clock. Paralysis was the cause of her death. Miss SHAFFER was born Feb. 28, 1879 on a farm north of Candor. Her parents, Mr. George SHAFFER and Mrs. Elizabeth SIMON SHAFFER moved to their present home north of Midway when she was five years of age. She was a member of the United Presbyterian church of Midway and an active worker in the church, being a teacher in the Sunday school for the past 8 years. Besides her parents she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. John KRESS of Primrose; Mrs. J. E. DRAER, Ms. Wm. CUMMINS and Mrs. A. S. BURKETT, all of Midway; Miss Carrie, Henry and John SHAFFER at home; Harry of Woodlawn and George, Jr. of Youngstown, Ohio. Funeral services will be held from her late home this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock in charge of Rev. R. W. NAIRN, D. D. Interment will be in the Candor cemetery. Mr. August VALENTOUR returned from Jackson, Mississippi on Monday where he had been called by the illness of his brother, Joseph. Mr. VALENTOUR received word on Monday, Dec. 6th, of his brother's serious illness and left for Jackson Monday evening. His brother died on Tuesday, December 7, before Mr. VALENTOUR arrived. Mr. Joseph VALENTOUR was in the seventy-third year of his age and had made his home in Jackson, Miss. since 1880. He was the only surviving brother of Mr. August Valentour. Heart trouble was the cause of his death. Funeral services were held at his late home on Wednesday, December 8th. The body of an unknown man, probably a foreigner, aged about 35 years, was found Wednesday afternoon, December 8th on the KERR farm near Burgettstown. There were no marks about the man or his clothing that would lead to his identification. It is presumed that he had died of exposure. Canonsburg, Dec. 14.--Pressly G. WALKER, aged almost 75 years, died at 7:30 Monday evening at Cambridge Springs where he went about a month ago to undergo an operation. Two operations were performed, and late word from the patient here was that he was getting along satisfactorily. He was born in Allegheny county, Jan. 1846. When a young man he came to Cecil township, where he carried on farming and dairying until two or three years ago when he retired and made his home in Canonsburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Chartiers U. P. church at 2 o'clock, in charge of W. P. AIKEN. Interment was in Chartiers cemetery at Carnegie.

Thank you for reading my post.... Name is spelt as Greer but sometimes found as Grier Have a good week SLC LNMallett@aol.com wrote: >In a message dated 1/23/2007 10:51:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, >slc33@texas.net writes: >Name : MARY IRENE GREER/GRIER >Br: Nov of 1883 Pennsylvania >Died: Sometime after Jan 30 th of 1920 [Her heastone shows 1883-1920] > >Wife of ROBERT A GREER/GRIER Mother of LESTER LEMONT GREER/GRIER >I have a few Greer, not Grier obits but none for Mary > >Laura N. Mallett, GRI >http://www.lauramallett.net/ >This site is continually changing >Always check back > >------------------------------- >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 > > >__________ NOD32 2001 (20070124) Information __________ > >This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >http://www.eset.com > > > > >

In a message dated 1/23/2007 10:51:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, slc33@texas.net writes: Name : MARY IRENE GREER/GRIER Br: Nov of 1883 Pennsylvania Died: Sometime after Jan 30 th of 1920 [Her heastone shows 1883-1920] Wife of ROBERT A GREER/GRIER Mother of LESTER LEMONT GREER/GRIER I have a few Greer, not Grier obits but none for Mary Laura N. Mallett, GRI http://www.lauramallett.net/ This site is continually changing Always check back

Looking for the obit of [ if possible please ] Name : MARY IRENE GREER/GRIER Br: Nov of 1883 Pennsylvania Died: Sometime after Jan 30 th of 1920 [Her heastone shows 1883-1920] Wife of ROBERT A GREER/GRIER Mother of LESTER LEMONT GREER/GRIER 1920 census has them living in Canonsburg Ward 1, Washington, Pennsylvania 513 Smithfield Street...... Mary is listed as wife of ROBERT ALBERT GREER/GRIER Mary Irene Greer/Grier is buried in Hemphill Cem in Mercer Co Pa. Can anyone help please... Library said that I needed more info than 1920 to do a search...live in Texas and cannot do search myself... Thank you SLC

WILLIAMS, LYTLE, HASTINGS, CALVIN, Un-named child, MORRISON, SPEER Mrs. Ida WILLIAMS, wife of Charles WILLIAMS, died at her home at Dinsmore on Thursday, November 25, 1920, from heart disease, aged 27 years. Mrs. WILLIAMS' sister had unexpectedly come from West Virginia to visit her and the surprise was too much for her weak heart. The body was taken to Quinnimont, W. Va., where the funeral took place Sunday. Rholon C. LYTLE, 76 years old, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Homer MCMURRAY, at Carnegie, Wednesday morning, December 1, 1920. Mr. LYTLE was born in Franklin, Pa., April 7, 1845. About twenty-five years ago he and his family came to Sturgeon, where Mr. LYTLE continued to work in the oil field for fifteen years. He served as a justice of the peace for a number of years, until January 1919, when he removed to Carnegie, following the death of his wife. Mr. LYTLE was an intelligent and upright man, and a member of the Methodist church of Sturgeon. He is survived by six sons and two daughters. They are: Morton T. of Meadowlands, Harvey O. of McMurray, Frank E. of Bristol, W. Va., Walter A. of Rising Star, Texas, Charles H. of Holidays Cove, W. Va., Paul J. of McDonald, Myrtle, the wife of Frank BOCKS of Sturgeon, Lottie, the wife of Homer MCMURRAY of Carnegie. There remain also twenty-five grandchildren. The funeral services were held in the Sturgeon M. E. church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. J. H. DEBOLT. Interment was made in the Robinson Run cemetery. On Thursday morning, December 1, 1920, at 2:10 o'clock, the death angel came to the HASTINGS home and took away Frank Lawrence HASTINGS. Mr. HASTINGS died at his home in Oakdale after being bedfast for five weeks with pulmonary tuberculosis of heart and lungs. For the past three years he has been failing but his life was too busy to complain. Mr. HASTINGS was born April 18, 1866, on the Rudolph CLARK farm, South Fayette township, Allegheny county, and was a son of Daniel and Elizabeth HANNA HASTINGS of Cecil, Pa., both parents being deceased. He was an oil worker, being superintendent of the Owen GOLDEN Heirs Oil company at the time of his death. For over thirty years he has followed the oil business in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Illinois. October 21, 1891 he was married to Catherine Anne CUMMINS at Hickory, Pa. For more than twelve years the Hastings family resided at Sturgeon, moving to Oakdale September 1919. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Katherine Anne HASTINGS and eight children, Graham, Louis, William, Mrs. Alfred GARLAND, Charles, Richard, Anna, Katherine; one brother, William John, of Wallace, W. Va., and three sisters, Mrs. L. S. GEOHRING, Wilkinsburg, Mrs. Richard J. FARRAR, Washington, Pa., and Mrs. E. H. CUBBOUS, Lumberport, W. Va. Funeral services were held at his late home Saturday afternoon, December 4th, at 2 o'clock. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev. C. M. RITCHIE of the U. P. church at Noblestown, assisted by the Rev. G. S. BROOKS, of the Robinson's Run church of McDonald, and Rev. W. R. MCMUNN of the U. P. church, Oakdale. Mrs. Mary Ann CALVIN, mother of the former pastor, died on November 22 at Center, near New Castle. She will be remembered by many, making her home here for a time with her son, Rev. A. J. CALVIN. *Noblestown U. P. church column Last Thursday afternoon the funeral services of the little foreign boy, 7 years of age, who died after receiving injuries at play near the Carnegie Coal company mine, was held in the Presbyterian church. Rev. LEWIS assisted by his choir had charge. Just about eight weeks ago this family arrived from the old country. Mr. Frank MORRISON, aged 83 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William LEPRO, Friday, December 3, after a short illness. On Tuesday morning the body was taken to Emlenton where funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church. Interment was in the Emlenton cemetery. The following children survive: Mrs. William LEPRO, and Mrs. Hugh WILLIAMSON of Midway, Frank MORRISON of Breckenridge, Texas; Clyde MORRISON of Bakersfield, California and Mrs. Clara ROSS of Fellows, California. *Midway column Miss Hilda SPEER, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred SPEER, died last Friday of scarlet fever and diphtheria. She was born Feb. 10, 1918 and is survived by her parents and four brothers. Interment was made in the Oakdale cemetery Saturday afternoon at 4:30. *Noblestown column

Funeral notices for the following were found in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette dated Friday, July 13 1951: E REED JOHNSTON died Wednesday, July 11 1951 husband of BERTHA ROSEMEIER JOHNSTON resided in Wilkinsburg JOHN BLODWORTH KELLY died Thursday, July 12 1951 at St Petersburg, Florida, age 61 husband of ISABELLE SMITH KELLY former resident of Pittsburgh interment at St Petersburg, Florida GEORGE KELLER died Tuesday, July 10 1951 husband of ROSE HAEUSLER KELLER also survived by five sons and two daughters resided in West View JOHN KNOFLICEK died Wednesday, July 11 1951 survived by a son and daughter resided in Elliott FLORA HEFFLEY LOVE died Wednesday, July 11 1951 wife of the late EDWIN M LOVE survived by a daughter interment in Berlin, PA RALPH A McKEE died Thursday, July 12 1951 husband of GEORGETTA GADOM McKEE also survived by a son and daughter PAUL MARTIN MOORE died Tuesday, July 10 1951 husband of MARY MOORE son of Mr and Mrs JAMES R MOORE resided in Aliquippa, PA _________________________________________________________________ Get in the mood for Valentine's Day. View photos, recipes and more on your Live.com page. http://www.live.com/?addTemplate=ValentinesDay&ocid=T001MSN30A0701

LYTLE, LANE, MCILVAINE R. C. LYTLE died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Homer MCMURRAY, of Carnegie, Wednesday morning. He was 76 years of age and for the past 20 years had lived at Sturgeon. William E. LANE, one of Washington's well-known citizens and business men, former county treasurer, a member of the board of directors of the poor of Washington county, and a widely known real estate and insurance agent died suddenly Friday morning at 8 o'clock at his home, 113 Donnan avenue, Washington. Death was due to an attack of indigestion, which affected his heart. William E. LANE was born at West Middletown, January 26, 1866. He was educated in the public schools there, and then engaged in teaching. he gave up that profession when he came to Washington, where he was engaged in the real estate and insurance business. For several years he represented the Pittsburgh Life & Trust Co., in Washington county. He was formerly associated with H. H. SPRIGGS, but at the time of his death was associated with F. H. CONDIT. Mr. LANE was always active in the Republican party ranks and in 1908 was elected treasurer of Washington county. At the time of his death he was a member of the Board of Poor Directors of the county. As a public official he was always faithful to his trust. He was a member of the Second United Presbyterian church and former superintendent of the Sunday school. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Second United Presbyterian church of Washington. Interment was in the Washington cemetery. Winfield MCILVAINE, of the law firm of MCILVAINE & CLARKE, and a prominent member of the Washington county bar, an attorney widely known, died Tuesday morning at his home in East Maiden street, Washington, Pa., after an illness of four months, due to a blood infection. Mr. MCILVAINE received his early education in the public schools of his home district, and later entered Jefferson academy, Canonsburg, where he was a student for two years. In the winter of 1876-77 he taught school. In the fall of 1877 he entered Washington & Jefferson college and was graduated with the class of 1880, with honors. Previously to finishing his college course he had registered with a law student with J. A. MCILVAINE, now president judge of the court of common pleas of this county, and at that time a practicing attorney. In the fall of 1882 he purchased from E. F. ACHESON, now deceased, an interest in the Washington Observer, and from 1886 was manager of the paper. All the time he kept in active touch with Washington county politics, being a staunch Republican. In October of 1890, he sold his interest in the Observer to Mr. ACHESON. In January of the following year he and the late J. F. TAYLOR afterwards additional law judge of the several courts of this county, became associated as law partners. After Judge TYLOR went on the bench, Mr. MCILVAINE formed a partnership with the late W. S. PARKER, the firm having a large practice. At the time of his death Mr. MCILVAINE was a member of the law firm of MCILVAINE & CLARKE, associated with Attorney Norman E. CLARKE. Funeral services will be held from his late home (this) Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. Interment will be in the Washington cemetery.

RANKIN, ALLISON, TAYLOR, DAY, WELLS, NESBIT Mr. Boyce RANKIN, well known to many McDonald people died Friday morning, November 19th. He was 50 years of age. The funeral was from the home of his brother at Beadling, Pa. Mrs. Rosa BEAL ALLISON, widow of Mr. Frank ALLISON, died at the home of her son at Tuscan, Arizona on Sunday, November 14th. Mrs. ALLISON had gone to visit her son and had only been there a few days. She was apparently in good health, but died very suddenly. Mrs. ALLISON was well known to McDonald people, having resided here for many years. The body was brought to East Liverpool, Ohio, where funeral services were held Saturday, November 20th at 1:30 o'clock. Mrs. Francis TAYLOR, aged 78 years, widow of Joseph TAYLOR, died at her home in Midway, Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock following a lingering illness. She was a well known woman of this section. Her parents were Canadians but located in Pennsylvania where she was born. Mrs. TAYLOR was a member of the Baptist church. One son and five daughters survive: John TAYLOR, Mrs. Annie DOWNEY and Miss Martha TAYLOR, all of Midway; Mrs. J. G. BROWN, of Corliss; Mrs. Margaret MCCLELLAN, of Pittsburgh, and Catherine, in Chicago. She leaves 14 grandchildren. A number from here attended the funeral services of George W. DAY, of Bellevue on Thursday evening. The DAY family were formerly of this place and his sudden death came as a great shock to his friends. Mr. DAY died in the hospital where he had undergone an operation for mastoids, which was successful, but spinal meningitis developed and caused his death. The family have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. *Rennerdale column Mrs. MCLARN and daughter, Miss Susan and Mrs. W. J. STEWART attended the funeral of Mrs. Jane WELLS of Carnegie Wednesday evening. Interment was at Clinton Thursday morning. *Oakdale column E. M. NESBIT attended the funeral of his brother, Addison, of Avalon, on Monday. *Oakdale column Mrs. Martha THORNHILL died on Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock at the home of her father-in-law, John THORNHILL of Center street, Oakdale. A few days previous to her death she was brought here from her home on the BELL farm. She was in her twenty-fifth year and death was due to tuberculosis, having suffered for more than a year. Her body was removed to the home of her parents in Carnegie on Wednesday afternoon and funeral services were held Friday afternoon. This was the tenth child to be buried from the parent's home. Besides her parents, she leaves her husband and three small children. *Oakdale column

WASHABAUGH, MANSON, BERRY, VANDENBOND Mrs. Minnie Irene THOMPSON WASHABAUGH, widow of the late George W. WASHABAUGH, died at her home in Center avenue, Oakdale, Thursday evening, November 11, 1920, at 8:30 o'clock, after an illness of five months. This long suffering was due to cancer, and her death was a sweet relief after a prolonged suffering. She was well known in this community, having lived here for many years. Mrs. WASHABAUGH was a member of the First Presbyterian church, of the Ladies' Aid society, and had a large circle of friends. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, conducted by the Rev. W. D. LEWIS, pastor of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. W. R. MCMUNN, pastor of the U. P. church. Interment was in the Oakdale cemetery. She leaves two sons, Charles and Raymond, and one daughter, Emma, all at home; also one sister, Mrs. John GROVES of Cleveland, Ohio, and two brothers, F. C. THOMPSON, of Louisiana and Marion THOMPSON of Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. J. B. MANSON, aged 57 years, one of the widely known women of this section died Wednesday, November 10, 1920, at the Allegheny General hospital, Pittsburgh, following an illness due to a complication of diseases. Mrs. MANSON was a daughter of the late Alexander MCCALMONT, prominent wool grower of Mt. Pleasant township. The MCCALMONT family is a pioneer clan of northern Washington county. Mrs. MANSON was reared in Mt. Pleasant township, moving to this section when she was married to Mr. MANSON. She was a lifelong member of the United Presbyterian church. Mr. MANSON survives with one son, John R. MANSON, of Avella. She leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. A. V. LINDSAY, Canonsburg; S. A. MCCALMONT, Hickory; James A. MCCALMONT, Washington; A. L. MCCALMONT, Pittsburgh; Mrs. W. E. LANE, Washington and Mrs. Maude MCCABE, Hickory. Funeral services were held at the Grove United Presbyterian church, at West Middletown on Friday at 2:30. Interment was in the West Middletown cemetery. Mr. Jerry BERRY, aged 54 years, died at his home in Terrace street on Thursday evening, November 11th at 10 o'clock, after an illness of nine weeks; the last four weeks of which he was confined to bed. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., December 16, 1866. He came here during the early part of the oil excitement and has been a resident here for the past 30 years, and was well known among the oil men. He was married to Emma CASE of this place twenty-five years ago. Besides his wife he is survived by four sons, John, Edward, Chancey and William, and one daughter, Helen, all at home. Also two sisters, Margaret and Mayme BERRY, and two brothers, James and Joseph of Pittsburgh. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the First Presbyterian church, conducted by the Rev. B. B. HARRISON. Interment was in Robinson's Run cemetery. Among those who attended the funeral of Mr. Edward VANDENBOND in Ambridge, Sunday, were Mr. and Mrs. Charles SHERMAN, Mrs. FELTON and Mrs. HOLLAND. *Midway column

Death notices for the following appeared in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette dated Monday, November 21 1949: William F NEWBURY died Saturday, November 19 1949 husband of Laura L NEWBURY of Edgewood also survived by a son and daughter Alexander NIMICK died Sunday, November 20 1949 at Sewickley, Pa. husband of Martha Levering NIMICK of Edgeworth also survived by three sons Gertrude Richardson PEARSON died Sunday, November 20 1949 wife of the late Joseph B PEARSON survived by two sons and two daughters Theodore J SCHAUB died Saturday, November 19 1949 husband of Elizabeth M Knoellinger SCHAUB of West View also survived by a son and daughter Israel A SIMON died Thursday, November 17 1949 at Beverly Hills, Cal. husband of Virginia Jackman SIMON also survived by a son Richard R SIMMONS died Saturday, November 19 1949 at La Fayette, Ind., at age 35 husband of Annette LOWE son of Layton T and Gertrude Rabone SIMMONS interment at Mt Vernon Cemetery Wilson Brown STERRETT died Saturday, November 19 1949 at Beaver Falls, Pa., at age 66 husband of Jessie STERRETT George H WEITZEL died Saturday, November 19 1949 in Brentwood at age 51 husband of Pamela Williams WEITZEL also survived by a son, daughter, and two sisters Bertha WILLIAMS died Saturday, November 19 1949 wife of Harrison WILLIAMS also survived by two daughters, a son, and a grandchild interment in Greenwood Cemetery Helen ZENDARSKI died Saturday, November 19 1949 wife of Charles ZENDARSKI also survived by four daughters and three sons interment at North Side Catholic Cemetery _________________________________________________________________ Valentine’s Day -- Shop for gifts that spell L-O-V-E at MSN Shopping http://shopping.msn.com/content/shp/?ctId=8323,ptnrid=37,ptnrdata=24095&tcode=wlmtagline

PONDEDGNE, BOLAND, HADLEY, CROOKS, BRENNAN, HALLAM Mrs. Celina PONDEDGNE died at her home in Cecil, Pa., Saturday morning, November 6th, at 3 o'clock. She is survived by her husband and one daughter. Funeral services were held at the home on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Charles BOLAND died at his home in Sturgeon last Sunday morning at 3 o'clock after a lingering illness. Mr. BOLAND was 57 years of age, and for a number of years has done contract work around the mines, building coal tipples etc. Funeral services were held at his late home on Tuesday afternoon in charge of Rev. J. H. DEBOLT, past of the Methodist Episcopal church of this place. Interment was in Robinson's Run cemetery. John HADLEY, a resident of McDonald in the early days, at which time he was foreman at Rend's mine, died at Canton, Ohio, on November 4th. He leaves a family of three girls and four boys, all grown up. The funeral was held November 6th at Canton. Mr. HADLEY was an uncle of Mrs. G. S. CAMPBELL, who attended the funeral. Andrew Walker CROOKS died Saturday in his home 1310 Ridge avenue, Coraopolis. Mr. CROOKS was a retired farmer and a member of the First Presbyterian church. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Sara STEVENSON CROOKS; two sons, James Burns CROOKS of Sewickley and Walker Donaldson CROOKS of Imperia, and a daughter, Mrs. Atlanta CROOKS HARPER of Coraopolis. Funeral services were held at his late home on Monday afternoon. Interment was in the Imperial cemetery. Mrs. Edward R. BRENNAN died at her home in East Lincoln avenue on Thursday evening at 5 o'clock. She was aged 67 years. Mrs. BRENNAN was one of McDonald's oldest and most respected citizens and had been in good health, arising as usual in the morning, preparing her husband's breakfast and packing his dinner pail. When Mr. BRENNAN, came home from work he was unable to get into the house. He finally broke the door in and on entering found Mrs. BRENNAN in a dying condition. It is thought she suffered a stroke shortly after Mr. BRENNAN had left in the morning. Everything possible was done to resuscitate her, but she never regained consciousness. Besides her husband she is survived by one son and two daughters, John, of McDonald, Mrs. Margaret MCCUTCHEON, of Brownsville, and Elizabeth of Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. John W. HALLAM, aged 61 years, one of the best known citizens of Washington and long one of the town's leading business men, died at his home in 78 East Beau street, at midnight, Saturday. For the past week his condition had been serious and his death was not unexpected. Over a year ago he suffered a serious breakdown which weakened his heart, and he had been a semi-invalid practically ever since. Mr. HALLAM was a native of Washington, being a son of Lewis and Rosanna TEAGARDEN HALLAM, and was born there February 24, 1859. He received his early education in the Washington schools and early in (missing words) entered active business life. His first employment was in a clothing store and later he embarked in the grocery business, which he followed for several years. Mr. HALLAM did the first paving in McDonald on Lincoln avenue and McDonald street and from the station to Lincoln avenue. This work has stood the test. Mr. HALLAM was well known to many McDonald people. On February 25, 1887 he was united in marriage with Miss Kate H. BRADY, daughter of Benjamin and Rebecca BRADY, of Washington, who survives him. He is survived also by two children: Harold Herbert HALLAM, of Washington, and Helen Estelle, wife of Leo WOLFE, of New York City. Three brothers, Charles F., Robert H. and Finley B. HALLAM, and two sisters, Mrs. Sophia PARSHALL and Miss Rosanna HALLAM, also survive. Funeral services were held at his late home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. R. B. CUTHBERT, D. D., pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Washington. The interment was made in the Washington cemetery.

MANANDISE, CROOKS, WINGER Mrs. Emile MANANDISE, age 69, died early Sunday morning at her home in Charleroi. Mrs. MANANDISE was a sister of the late Mrs. J. MASQUELIER of this place. Besides her husband she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ulyssis G. SOUPLE, of Canada, Mrs. FERNAN MANANDISE, Mrs. Homer FROCHER and Mrs. Nicholas LAUDRIN, of Charleroi; one sister; Mrs. Eli MASQUELIER, and one brother Mr. Emile DEHOUX, both of McDonald. Funeral services were held at her late home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock. A number of friends and relatives from here attended the funeral. Mrs. Sadie CROOKS, Mr. and Mrs. Robert ROBINSON attended the funeral services of Mr. Andy CROOKS, who was buried in the Imperial cemetery on Monday afternoon. Charles WINGER, who was badly burned at Walkers Mill, died and was buried Saturday morning. *Rennerdale column

WILSHIRE, FIFE Samuel A. WILSHIRE, aged 33 years, son of the late Isaac WILSHIRE of Oakdale and brother of Mrs. C. A. FULMER of Highland avenue, was instantly killed at Sunman, Indiana, October 5th. While assisting to raise a large smoke stack, where he worked, the guy wire broke letting down a large pole which struck Mr. WILSHIRE across the back, breaking it, also his arm and leg, causing instant death. A fellow workman was also crushed, dying a few minutes later. Mr. WILSHIRE leaves his widow and small son, three brothers and one sister. Mrs. C. A. FULMER and brothers attended the funeral at his home at Spades, Indiana, Friday, Oct. 8th. Friends extend their sympathy to the sorrowing family. Mrs. Bella E. FIFE, aged 66, wife of William T. FIFE, died Wednesday, October 13, at her home near Bridgeville. Mrs. FIFE was born in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Dr. William and Sarah STERRETT. She attended Oakdale academy. She was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian church and of the Country Community club and the Federation of Women's clubs of Chartiers Valley. Besides her husband, she leaves four sons, Thompson J. E. FIFE, of Shadyside; E. Howard FIFE, of Crafton; W. Sterrett FIFE, of Peru, Ind.,; and John Albert FIFE, of Bellevue; three daughters, Mrs. E. J. EDWARDS, of Library; Mrs. M. B. BROWN, of Canonsburg; and Mrs. J. B. GRAHAM, of Colorado Springs, Col.; a sister, Mrs. J. M. RALPH, of Latakia, Syria, and three grandchildren.

RIFFLEY, BROOKS Miss Katherine RIFFLEY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert RIFFLEY, of the South side, died at her home Saturday morning at 6:15 o'clock. She was 18 years of age. Miss RIFFLEY underwent an operation for appendicitis seven weeks ago, of which she never recovered. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Dr. W. D. IRONS, D. D., pastor of the First United Presbyterian church. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. One of those rare characters, a man without an enemy, passed on to the future life at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 1920, when D. Smith BROOKS died at the home of his son, Kerr BROOKS, south of Belle Center. He had been in poor health for some weeks past and was under the care of a physician but the announcement of his death came as a great surprise to his army of friends. Mr. BROOKS was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher BROOKS and was born in Stokes township on January 7, 1848. In early life the family located on a farm south of Belle Center and he enrolled as a student in the old Northwood College. In early life Mr. BROOKS united with the United Presbyterian church and was superintendent of the Sabbath School at Northwood and later at Huntsville for about 35 years, having but recently given the work into the hands of a younger man. He was married to Mattie DUNLAP in 1869 and to them three sons were born, Rev. Guy S. BROOKS, of McDonald, Pa., and Kerr S. BROOKS, south of town. The other son died a few years ago in Arizona. The faithful wife passed to her reward about four years ago. For 18 years Mr. BROOKS wrote the Huntsville news for the Herald-Voice and he was faithful in that just as in all his other obligations of life. *verbiage cut for brevity* The funeral was one of the largest ever known in the community, a mighty tribute of the high esteem in which he was held. The bank of which he was vice president and all other business places were closed. There was an unusually large number of floral tributes...*verbiage cut for brevity* *Herald-Voice, Belle Center, Ohio

Funeral notices for the following were found in the Pittsburgh Press dated Thursday, August 5 1948: WILLIAM BAILEY died Wednesday, August 4 1948 husband of ANNA JENKS BAILEY KATHERINE GRUBER BIRCH wife of HARRY O BIRCH also survived by a daughter and two sisters resided on Mathilda Street SAMUEL SPENCE BUCKLEY died Wednesday, August 4 1948 husband of BLANCHE GUDGEN BUCKLEY son of Mrs A M BUCKLEY of Little Rock, Arkansas interment in Pittsburg, Kansas Staff Sgt WALTER H CASE killed in action in England on June 20 1944 survived by a son and two sisters resided in Etna FRANK N ENGLISH died Wednesday, August 4 1948 husband of NANNIE MARTIN resided in Trafford, PA Mrs CATHERINE FELITSKY died Wednesday, August 4 1948 wife of the late JOSEPH FELITSKY survived by four daughters and three sons PFC JAMES P FINN died in Luzon on March 8 1944 son of the late HENRY and ANNA CAVANAUGH FINN survived by a son, a brother, and five sisters interment in Calvary Cemetery _________________________________________________________________ Fixing up the home? Live Search can help http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en-US&source=hmemailtaglinenov06&FORM=WLMTAG

BAKER, SPEER, KISH, KIZER George Plummer BAKER, a well-known member of the Washington county bar and a former member of the state legislature from this county, died suddenly at the City hospital Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. News of Mr. BAKER's death came as a shock to his friends, it not having been generally known that he was ill. He had been suffering from mastoid trouble and became unconscious Friday afternoon. He was taken to the hospital Sunday and operated on late in the afternoon. While he recovered from the anesthetic he did not recover consciousness, meningitis which developed causing his death. The son of Lewis F. and Mary DORSEY BAKER, Mr. BAKER was born in West Pike Run township. The family of which Mr. BAKER was a descendent was established in Washington county more than a century ago, Mr. BAKER's great grandfather, John Wood BAKER, and his brother, George, coming from Lancaster county in 1781. They settled in lands of West Pike Run township, following the occupation of agriculture. It was here on the old BAKER farm that Lewis BAKER, the grandfather of George Plummer BAKER was born. Mr. BAKER served as deputy recorder of Washington county under Recorder L. M. AXTELL and E. N. DUNLAP and afterwards served two terms as a member of the Pennsylvania state legislature, being first elected in 1914 and re-elected in 1916. In 1919 he was a candidate for Judge of the Orphans' Court of Washington county; being defeated by Judge Haldain B. HUGHES, of Washington. In politics Mr. BAKER had always been a staunch Republican. Early in life he began to take an active interest in affairs political and until the time of his death maintained a very active interest in both state and national affairs. Many years ago Mr. BAKER became a member of Beallsville Lodge No. 237 Free and Accepted Masons. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Effie BLACK BAKER and two daughters, Mrs. Paul BEELER, of Johnstown, and Miss Bernice BAKER, at home. Four brothers also survive: Charles E. BAKER, of Dormont; William L. BAKER, of Indianapolis; John T. BAKER, of Clairton and L. Frank BAKER, of California. Funeral services were held at his late residence, 234 Locust avenue, Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The interment was in the Washington cemetery. Mr. W. L. SPEER attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth SPEER, of Georgetown, Ohio on Friday. The deceased was 93 years old and for the past 60 years has lived in the same house. *Oakdale column We are very sorry to learn of the death of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. KISH of Clinton avenue, who died on Friday morning after a few days illness of diphtheria. A private funeral was held and interment was made in the Oakdale cemetery on Saturday morning with the Rev. E. D. LEWIS having a short service at the grave. Mrs. Florence SEQUI was called to the funeral of her uncle last Saturday, Mr. A. B. KIZER of Mars, interment at the old home at Emlenton. *Noblestown column

Obituaries for the following were found in the Pittsburgh Press dated Thursday, August 5 1948: Mrs ALDA SOLLERS died Tuesday, August 3 1948 at home in Oakland at age 89 widow of WILLIAM SOLLERS survived by a son and daughter interment in Saltillo Cemetery (Saltillo PA) Mrs MATILDA HOLMES WILLS died Tuesday, August 3 1948 at home in Bellevue at age 83 widow of HAMILTON WILLS survived by daughter, Mrs MARGARET W CARSON; sister, Mrs SARAH CRAIG; brothers, LEWIS W and THOMAS B HOLMES interment in Union Dale Cemetery _________________________________________________________________ The MSN Entertainment Guide to Golden Globes is here. Get all the scoop. http://tv.msn.com/tv/globes2007/?icid=nctagline2

KENNEWEG, HANNAN, MCELHANEY Hinton, the little 13 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles KENNEWEG, of Laurel Hill, died Sunday morning after an illness of about a week. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in charge of Rev. DEBOLT. Jessie Crawford HANNAN, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles HANNAN, Sr., died at her home in Johns avenue, South Side Friday morning, September 17, 1920, at 12:15 o'clock a.m., after a lingering illness. She was born at Primrose, Pa., February 20, 1896. Miss HANNAN was a member of the First Presbyterian church of McDonald. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles HANNAN, Sr.; four brothers, Charles, of Indiana; James, of Primrose, William, of Woodlawn, and George of Burgettstown, and one sister, Mrs. Fred PANSCHAR of Tiltonville, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. B. B. HARRISON, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Interment was in Center cemetery, Midway, Pa. Miss Edith Bell MCELHANEY, aged 24 years, daughter of Mrs. Emma MCELHANEY, died at her home at Burgettstown, Friday morning, September 17 following a long illness. Miss MCELHANEY was born at Burgettstown, October 11, 1896. He graduated from the Burgettstown high school in the class of 1916, and from Steubenville Business College in 1918. For some time Miss MCELHANEY had been employed as a clerk in the ticket office of the Pennsylvania railroad office here. She also taught for a short time in the public schools of Smith township. Several years ago Miss MCELHANEY united with the First Presbyterian church of Burgettstown and took an active part in the Sunday school, church and Christian Endeavor society. She is survived besides her mother, by one brother Carl at home. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.