WIECZOREK, MCFANN, EILER, MCWILLIAMS, MARMAGIN, FRESHWATER, JACKSON, OLIVER, MCDOWELL, KEYS, MORT, MCELHANEY, REED, HOMOL Frank, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall WIECZOREK, aged one year, died Saturday morning, April 23, 1927, at the family home on the G. N. GLASS farm, formerly known as the STILLEY farm, southeast of Primrose. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in St. Alphonsus' church, McDonald. Interment was in St. Patrick's cemetery, Noblestown. L. Ralph MCFANN, youngest brother of Mrs. Howell P. WILLIAMS of Third street, McDonald, died April 4, 1927, in Farmington, New Mexico, of plural pneumonia. Mr. MCFANN was a veteran of the World war, and had been in the service two years, coming home from France at the time Dr. W. R. DICKSON did. He was supply sergeant of Co. A. 133d Machine Gun battalion of the 36th Division. Having been gassed in France, the disabilities that followed led him to abandon his occupation as an oil operator in Oklahoma, and to go to New Mexico, where he was waging a successful fight to regain his strength. Only last January he accepted the position of State gas and oil inspector. He enjoyed to a marked degree the confidence of the State officials from the governor down. He leaves his wife, who was Marie SAXTON, a grandniece of the late Mrs. William MCKINLEY, a daughter Joann, aged 8, and a son, Mars, aged 6. Mr. MCFANN visited his sister in McDonald five years ago. Donald, the eight-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred EILER of Valley street, McDonald, died at five o'clock Wednesday morning, April 27, 1927, in the Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh, following an operation upon his head that was designed to save his life. Death was due to a fractured skull. The little fellow was injured when he ran in front of the Manufacturers Light & Heat Co. truck on Monday afternoon. On the way home from school with some companions he was walking with them behind a truck in Valley street, when one of his playmates grabbed his hat and threw it in the road. To retrieve it he darted in front of the oncoming truck of the Gas Co., which he had not seen. The act was so sudden and unexpected that the driver could not possibly have averted the accident. Medical attention was immediately given and early next morning Donald was taken to the hospital where x-rays disclosed the extent of his injuries, which were so serious, that his death followed. Besides his parents he is survived by five sisters and four brothers. They are: Mary, the wife of Joseph DEGRAVE of Cecil; Myrtle, the wife of Charles DRENNEN of Woodlawn; Fred of Atlantic City, N. J.; Sylvia, Lillian, Virginia, William Lester, and Edward at home. Funeral services will be held at four o'clock this (Friday) afternoon at the home, in charge of the Rev. A. DEVOS, pastor of the French U. P. church. Interment in Robinson's Run cemetery. The body of Charles B. MCWILLIAMS was found on a sand bar at Dilles, Ohio, on Sunday, April 24, 1927. Mr. MCWILLIAMS was drowned about 10:30 p.m. December 23, 1926, when he went through a bridge undergoing repair at Steubenville, Ohio. He was enroute home for Christmas from his work in Steubenville, and was crossing the bridge in order to board a freight train. His father identified the body by his watch and railroad pass. Mr. MCWILLIAMS was 20 years old. The body was brought tot he home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. MCWILLIAMS in Carnegie on Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. M. SEUTER, of Apollo, a cousin of the deceased, who was assisted by the Rev. Mr. BAKER of Mt. WASHINGTON, and the pastor of the Methodist church of Carnegie, of which the deceased was a member. Interment was in the Chartiers cemetery. Besides his parents he leaves three brothers and two sisters, all at home. E. E. MCWILLIAMS of East Lincoln avenue is an uncle. Mrs. Eugenia MARMAGIN, 68 years old, widow of the late Clement MARMAGIN of Sturgeon, died at 11:30 Friday night, April 22, 1927, at her home in Sturgeon. Her death, which was sudden, was due to heart trouble. She leaves two sons, Clement of Atlasburg and Claude of Youngstown, Ohio, and two daughters, Mrs. Josephine FITZSIMMONS and Mrs. May MILLER, both of Pittsburgh. Funeral services were held Monday morning at ten o'clock in St. Patrick's church, Noblestown. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. John FRESHWATER, aged 80, died at his home on the Steubenville-Eldersville road at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 1927. A son of Archibald and Betsy TRUAX FRESHWATER, he was born in Hanover township, where he spent the greater part of his life, when he moved to near Eldersville, afterwards going across into Brooke county, W. Va., on the MCKIM place near the State line. He had moved only a few weeks ago to the John WRIGHT farm which he recently purchased. He was married to Miss Margaret WELLS, who survives, with the following children: Mrs. Emma WHITE of Ingram and Mrs. Lida EDWARDS in the West; also by five sons: Wilber and Oscar of near home, Harry of Illinois, Lawrence of New Castle, and Fred of Oklahoma. An older brother, Elias FRESHWATER, and one sister, Mrs. Amanda CALDWELL, both of Paris, also survive. David JACKSON, aged 39, died at 1:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, 1927, in the Ohio Valley hospital, Wheeling, W. Va., after an illness of three weeks. A son of the late James and Nan STEVENSON JACKSON, he was born in Hanover township, near Dinsmore Station (Bertha). With his mother and brothers he some years ago moved to a farm near Midway, but during the past year the family had moved to Weirton, W. Va. His parents were members of well known families of Jefferson and Hanover townships, his mother being a daughter of David STEVENSON of Eldersville. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Nancy JACKSON of Weirton, W. Va., two sisters; Mrs. John GARDNER of Paris and Mrs. Oscar JACKSON of Burgettstown, and three brothers, Claire of Midway, and John and Edwin at home. Mrs. Rebecca Beall CUNNINGHAM OLIVER, wife of David B. OLIVER, died Friday night, April 22, 1927, in her home in Termon avenue, Northside, Pittsburgh. She was born December 31, 1840, at Florence, Washington county, the daughter of Dr. John and Mrs. Maria BEALL CUNNINGHAM, and when eight moved with her family to Wooster, Ohio, where she resided until she married Mr. OLIVER, Dec. 31, 1861. Mr. and Mrs. OLIVER removed to Pittsburgh after their marriage and have since made their home in Pittsburgh. Mrs. OLIVER was a member of the All Saints Episcopal church, Northside, Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband, three sons: Henry, John C. and Charles, all of Pittsburgh: four daughters: Mrs. Charles S. SHOEMAKER of Pittsburgh, Mrs. John H. ROSS of Madison, N. J.; Miss Jessie and Mrs. Charles L. DOYLE of Pittsburgh. There are 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Miss Rachel MCDOWELL, aged 92, one of the oldest residents of Mt. Pleasant township, passed away at her home three miles sough of Hickory shortly before noon on Wednesday, April 20, 1927. Although she had been suffering to some extent from the infirmities of her advanced years, her death was unexpected. Miss MCDOWELL, who was a daughter of James and Katherine MILLER MCDOWELL, was born on the farm where she died in September 1834, and had lived there all her life. Very fond of flowers and birds, she was well informed on these subjects and was an interesting conversationalist. She held a record for long church membership, having been connected with the Mt. Prospect Presbyterian congregation 75 years. Miss MCDOWELL is survived by a brother, Joseph, and a sister, Miss Kate, both at home. Funeral services were held in the Mt. Prospect Presbyterian church on Friday afternoon conducted by the Rev. D. B DAVIDSON, of ...ville, Ohio, a former pastor. Interment was in Mt. Prospect cemetery. John W. KEYS, an aged and highly respected citizen of Burgettstown, died Thursday morning, April 21, 1927, at 9 o'clock, at his home in Dinsmore avenue. His death, which was caused by pneumonia, followed an illness of five weeks. Mr. KEYS was born in Smith township, where he had lived the greater part of his life nd had followed farming with much success. About twenty years ago he removed from the farm to Burgettstown, where he had lived a semi-retired life. He took an active interest in the affairs of the community and was an active Republican in politics. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church and had a large circle of friends. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary KEYS, a daughter, Mrs. Fred ANDERSON of Mt. Lebanon, and a son, John Edgar KEYS, at home. A brother, Joseph KEYS of Burgettstown, also survives. Funeral services were held at his late home Saturday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by the Rev. Dr. William M. HAYS, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The interment was in Mt. Prospect cemetery, Hickory. James C. MORT, aged 50 years, died at 2:30 o'clock Monday morning, April 25, 1927, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Jennie M. STILLEY, in Fourth street. Death was due to pneumonia, following a short illness. Mr. MORT came to McDonald a week ago Thursday evening from Youngstown, Ohio, where he had been visiting his sister, Mrs. Charlotte A. HAMILTON. He was suffering from a cold when he came. Mr. MORT was born June 18, 1877, in Elrama, the son of James and Clementine HODGSON MORT. He lived in Elrama for thirty years. Following that he made his home with his sisters, spending some time in McDonald, and sometime in Youngstown. The last five years he had spent on McDonald. Mr. MORT was a graduate of Duffs college, Pittsburgh. He enjoyed reading and was an interesting conversationalist. He leaves a host of friends. He was never married. Besides his sister, Mrs. HAMILTON, and Mrs. STILLEY, he leaves one brother, William MORT of Glassport. Funeral services were held at eleven o'clock Wednesday morning at the STILLEY home in Fourth street, conducted by the Rev. B. F. HEANY, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of McDonald, assisted by the Rev. D. W. D. IRONS, pastor of the First United Presbyterian church of McDonald. Interment was in the Versailles cemetery, McKeesport. Henry MCELHANEY, 58 years old, accidentally lost his life between nine and ten o'clock Saturday morning, April 23, 1927, in the mill of the D. G. BAMFORD Milling Co. at Midway. The circumstances surrounding the accident are somewhat of a mystery. Mrs. MCELHANEY was alone on the second floor of the building working at a machine for cleaning oats. It is thought he reached above his head and his clothing caught in the belt. He was hurled around with great force, striking the floor. The men on the first floor noticed the machinery slowing up ans shut off the power. They hurried to the second floor and found Mr. MCELHANEY dead. He had suffered a broken neck and a broken leg. John C. ROGERS of McDonald, deputy coroner, was immediately notified and brought the body to his undertaking establishment in Barr street. The body was later taken to the home of a brother, Charles MCELHANEY, 204 Center avenue. Mr. MCELHANEY had worked at the mill for a number of years. He was a competent and faithful employee, and had a wide acquaintance among the farmers of this locality. He leaves a daughter, Hazel, aged 13, of McDonald, his mother, who lives in Noblestown, and seven brothers: Glenn of Concord, Mich., George of Venice, Addison of Primrose, William of McDonald, Edward of Sturgeon, Charles of McDonald, and Frank of Noblestown. His father died about thirty years ago. This is the first death in the immediate family since. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the home of Charles MCELHANEY. The services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. W. D. IRONS of McDonald. Interment was in the Robinson's Run cemetery. Walter REED, who lived the greater part of his life in the Clinton locality, died at his home in Butler county one day last week. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Belle REED, and several children. Mrs. Thomas WHITE of Coraopolis is a daughter. Montour Valley column Mrs. Mary HOMOL, wife of George HOMOL, died Friday, April 22, 1927, at her home in Glen Robbins, Ohio. She leaves besides her husband, four sons, Joseph, George, Stephen and Edward, two sisters and two brothers also survive. Funeral services were held at the home in Glen Robbins on Monday afternoon. Interment was in the Yorkville, Ohio cemetery. Montour Valley column Mr. and Mrs. John HOMOL and children Catherine and Andrew attended the funeral of Mr. HOMOL's sister-in-law, Mrs. George HOMOL, at Glen Robbins, Ohio. MV column