----- Original Message ----- From: Allen R. Wissinger To: Bob Wissinger Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 10:13 AM Subject: Obits - Clarence Wissinger and his two wives OBITUARY CLARENCE ALBERT WISSINGER* Clarence Albert Wissinger died 12 Dec 1956 in Altoona at the age of 83 years Obituary - Altoona Mirror 13 Dec 1946 Altoona, Blair County, PA Illness is Fatal to Veteran Contractor Clarence A. Wissinger, 83, of 2823 Beale Avenue, contractor and builder in the city for many years, died at 5:20 o’clock yesterday afternoon in the Altoona Hospital where he was admitted on Oct. 29 after having been in failing health for some time. He was born in Altoona Feb 13, 1973, a son of Joseph and Julia (Gardner) Wissinger. His wife, Mrs. Laura (Lord) Wissinger, died Dec 2, 1946. Mr. Wissinger was a charter member of the Broad Avenue Methodist church. Surviving are six children: Kenneth C. of New Martinsville, W. VA., Ernest E., Mrs. Martha Benden and George of Altoona, Mrs. Janet Worley of Louisville, Ky., and Francis H. of Chicago; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Nettie Morris, Mrs. John Weber and Mrs. Alice Lotz of the city. Friends may call at the Lafferty funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* Clarence's 2d Wife OBITUARY Obituary - Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Blair County, PA - 3 Dec 1946 LAURA ESTELLE WISSINGER * (nee LORD) Laura Estelle Wissinger died 2 Dec 1946 in Altoona at the age of 70 years Mrs. Laura E. Wissinger of 2823 Beale Avenue, died last night at 7:07 o’clock in the Altoona Hospital after being ill for the past week. She was born in Clearfield County April 2, 1876, the daughter of Thomas H. and Martha E. (Wise) Lord. Surviving are her husband Clarence A., and six children, Kenneth C. Wissinger of Gary, Ind., Earnest E. and Mrs. J. D. Benden, both of Altoona; Mrs. G. V. Worley of Louisville, Ky., George A. Wissinger of Altoona and Francis H. Wissinger of Columbus; seven grandchildren, two brothers, Mervyn Lord of Buffalo and Verne Lord of Altoona; also one sister, Mrs. C. B. Anacker of Shipley Heights, MD. She was a member of the Broad Avenue Methodist church, the Knisely Bible class and the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the church. Friends may call at the Lafferty funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************* Clarence's 1st Wife OBITUARY Altoona Morning Tribune, Monday, November 13, 1899 MRS. ANNIE WISINGER. At 5.30 o'clock Saturday morning Mrs. Annie E. Wisinger, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Barree, 2533 Maple avenue, as a result of an operation for the removal of a tumorous growth. The maiden name of the deceased was Strought and she was born in Perry county 34 years ago. Her husband and one son survive her as do also these relatives, all of this city: Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strought; two brothers, George and Harry Strought, and three sisters, Mrs. William Barree, Mrs. William Breon and Miss Maggie Strought. Mrs. Wisinger was a member of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, the services being held at 3.30 o'clock at the residence of her sister, at whose home she died. They were in charge of Rev. George M. Hoke, assisted by Rev. W. McK. Reilley. Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. Altoona Morning Tribune, Monday, November 13, 1899 CARD OF THANKS. I desire to return my sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown me during the sickness and subsequent death of my wife. C. A. WISSINGER