This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: karenmeasel196 Surnames: Golden,Toole,Connell,Devaney Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.schuylkill/11977/mb.ashx Message Board Post: POTTSVILLE REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER SATURDAY JUNE 26, 1915 JOHN J GOLDEN DIED SUDDENLY Palo Alto was shocked at one o'clock Saturday, when John J. Golden, a well known resident died suddenly. He had been at work Friday night as caretaker of the Reading Railroad tool-house connected with the Saint Clair machine shop, and came home as usual Saturday morning shortly after seven o'clock. Before he died he cut the lawn at his home. No.4 West Bacon and Union Streets, and going into the house retired to take a nap, and soon after ward when his wife tried to arouse him, she was horrified to find him dead. He had passed away as if sleeping. Dr.Carlin was summoned but he found no need for his medical skill. Mr.Golden was about 60 years of age, of a jolly disposition, and was noted for his wit. He had a wide acquaintance and a host of friends. Six months ago a favorite daughter, Miss Lillian died, and it was noticed that this impressed him deeply, and it may have affected his health, yet he gave no outward sign, and was in the habit of spending his spare time at the Citizens Fire Co. rooms, the same as usual, he being one of the most active members, and borough fire inspectors. About a year ago a son passed away. He was a son of the late Michael Golden, and in his younger days was employed at the Benjamin Haywood Iron Rolling Mills, and was a railroader noted for his athletic feats. When the mills closed he went and was married in Ohio, returning east and again entering the employment of the Reading Railroad Company. Besides his wife there remain,a daughter Mary,wife of James Toole, Port Carbon;a son,Joseph,and two daughters, Miss Nellie and Miss Virgie. His stepmother and two half brothers, Michael and Joseph Golden, also survive, and two half sisters, Mrs.James Patrick Connell of Wilmington,Del.,and Mrs.John J Devaney,Tremont Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.