Wednesday, January 24, 1940, Altoona Mirror, page 16, Altoona, Blair, PA GODFRED SMITHBLOWER Well known resident of Patton, died at his home there Tuesday evening at 4.15 o’clock, death following an illness of one year. He was a son of Jacob and Catherine (Steffel) Smithblower and was born in East Carroll township on Jan. 13, 1870. His wife, Mrs. Martina (Long) Smithblower, died some years ago. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Allen Mauer of Patton and Stephen Smithblower of Cresson and a number of grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Anna of Patton and Mrs. Anna Flick of Detroit, Mich., and two brothers, Joseph of Patton and A. W. of Loretto. He was formerly employed by the Patton Clay Manufacturing company and was a member of the United Brick and Clay Worker’s union and St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Patton. Wednesday, January 24, 1940, Daily Tribune, page 17, Johnstown, Cambria, PA Godfred Smithbower PATTON – Godfred Smithbower, 70, died yesterday at his home at 800 Beech Avenue after an extended illness. He was a son of Jacob and Catherine (Steffel) Smithbower and was born in East Carroll Township n January 13, 1870. He was a retired employee of the Patton Clay Manufacturing Company. His wife, Mrs. Martha (Long) Smithbower, preceded him in death. Surviving are two children, Catherine, wife of Allen Mauer, Patton, and Stephen Smithbower, Cresson. He was a brother of Mrs. Mary Anna, Patton; Mrs. Anna Flick, Detroit, Mich.; Joseph Smithbower, Patton, and A. W. Smithbower, Loretto. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 o’clock Friday morning in St. Mary’s Catholic Church by Rev. Father Basil Balko, O. S. B. Interment will be in the church cemetery. _________________________________________________________________ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/