I am trying to get copies/ and or information from the obituaries of Lewis and Rebecca Hess. Justin sent me information about dates of their deaths and obituaries. I have written to the Philipsburg Historical Society but haven't heard anything. The information is: Lewis A. Hess, Philipsburg Journal obituary dated June 3, 1892 (date of death, May 30, 1892) Rebecca (Sherick or Shirk) Hess, Philipsburg Journal obituary dated Nov. 17, 1877 and the Centre Reporter obituary dated Nov. 22, 1877 (date of death, Nov. 12, 1877) I have found that my great grandfather age 8 was living with the Hess family in 1870 presumably following the death of his mother at sometime before 1870. Sadly his gradmother died when he was 15 and his father died only 7 months later, leaving him an orphan. The family narrative says that he then went out to Illinois on his own at age 16. It is apparent from the family narrative dated 1910 that even though he didn't return, he always carried a love of his home in Centre County. If anyone has access to these records I would be grateful for more information or for information about how to contact the Philipsburg Historical Society by phone. I sent letters and self addressed envelopes, but I do not have information about whether there is a fee, etc. I assume it is a volunteer organization with limited time.