The Chestnut Ridge Historical Society will be holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 17 at 7:00 at the Cook Twp. Community Center located in Stahlstown along Rt. 711. Our speaker will be Robert Mendler a holocaust survivor. Mr. Mendler spent 6 years in 10 different concentration camps. The public is invited to attend and there is no charge. Dawne Temple VP, Chestnut Ridge Historical Society

The Valley Daily News, Tarentum, Pa Apr. 11, 1956 In Loving Memory of Mrs. Sarah Eales, 84 who resided with a daughter at 206 East 7th Avenue, Tarentum, died in her home at 1:10 a.m. yesterday after suffering a stroke two weeks ago. Mrs. Eales was born in Saltsburg Oct. 11, 1871 and lived most of her life in the Blairsville area before coming to Tarentum four years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Church at Blairsville. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Short of Tarentum, with whom she made her home; Mrs. Dorothy James, New Derry, Pa., and Mrs. Louise Dry, Leeds, S. D. and a son, Charles Eales, Rochester, PA. The body was removed to Blairsville for burial.

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From Tribune-Review Charles J. Cullen Charles J. Cullen 75, of 2330 Winter Drive, Granite City, Ill. (Formerly of Derry) died Tuesday June 28, 1983 in St. Mary Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Born Feb. 22, 1908 in Derry, he was a son of the late Charles H. and Gertrude Short Cullen. He is survived by his wife, Rowena Cullen; one son, Robert Cullen of Pittsburgh; one brother, Albert J. Cullen of Miami, Fla. and four sisters, Mrs. Regina Flowers of Columbia, S. C., Mrs. Lyola Thomas of Uniontown, Mrs. Thelma Berkmyre of Latrobe and Mrs. Charles (Catherine) Keener of Pittsburgh. Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Michael J. Quinlisk Funeral Home, Derry. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph Church, derry. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. ====================================================================== Maiers Lucy C. Maiers 76 of 8 Anderson St. Latrobe died Tuesday March 6, 1990 in Edgewood Nursing Center, Youngstown, Pa. She was born Aug. 30, 1913 in Hillside, Derry Twp. a daughter of the late William D. and Flora L. Short Jenkins. She was preceded in death by a brother, John W. Jenkins. She is survived by her husband, Sheridan P. Maiers, a daughter Flora Mae Shaffer of Derry; two sisters, Florence Hartman of Blairsville and Mrs. William (Mary) Akins of Hillside; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the John J. Lopatich Funeral Home Inc. 601 Weldon St. Latrobe, Thursday and Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Merrit Edner officiating. Interment will be in Coles Cemetery, Derry. ====================================================================== Short Anna C. Short, 77 of 930 Walnut Drive, Latrobe died Sunday March 4, 1990 in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born June 5, 1912 in Latrobe a daughter of the late Ambrose and Josephine Boggio Mainini. She was a member of Holy Family Church, Latrobe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Regis B. Short; a son, James Short; and a brother, Louis Mainini. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Victoria Albertus Frey of Aliquippa; and two nephews. Friends will be received at the John J. Lopatich Funeral Home Inc. 601 Weldon St. Latrobe, Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Latrobe. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Unity Twp. ====================================================================== Short Eva I. Short 79 of 416 Conrad Court, Latrobe died Friday Jan. 24, 1992, in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born Aug. 22, 1912 in Armbrust a daughter of the late Autis and Mary Sias Baughman. She is survived by a son, Edward J. Short of Latrobe; three daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Louise) Reffo and Mrs. Richard (Patricia) Smith, both of New Derry, and Mrs. Charles (Gail) Moore of Derry; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. ====================================================================== Phillippi Anthony "Tony" Phillippi 25, of New Derry died Sunday July 19, 1987 as the result of an automobile accident in Derry Twp. He was born Dec. 7, 1961 in Latrobe a son of George M. Phillippi of New Derry and Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Allison Phillippi of Derry. He was an employee of Ross Refuse Service, Derry. He was a 1980 graduate of Derry area Senior High School. He was a member and officer of the Derry Ukrainian Society. He was preceded in death by a brother George M. Phillippi II who died in 1975. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ann Ross Phillippi; two brothers, Robert A. Phillippi of Roanoke, Va. and Steven of Derry; three sisters, Mrs. John (Kay Ann) Lehman of New Alexandria, Mrs. Larry (Susan) Darazio of Bradenville, and Mary Beth Short of Latrobe. ====================================================================== Short Evelyn Shirey Short, 82 of North Huntingdon, died Friday June 22, 1984 in McKeesport Hospital. She was born June 25, 1901 in Emlenton, Pa., a daughter of the late Henry and Emma Campbell Shirey. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, North Huntingdon. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, James A. Short in 1947. She was the last of 13 children of the Shirey Family. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence C Short; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The Argus newspaper is no longer in business. However the Hempfield Area Library has it on microfilm. Here is a link http://www.ghal.org/ Dawne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary H. Cole" <marycole@prodigy.net> To: <PAWESTMO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 7:24 PM Subject: [PAWESTMO-L] Argus newspaper > Does anyone have the telephone number for the Argus newspaper in PA.? > > Thanks to Marilynn Wienke - I found Mrs Maggie of Franklin Twp, d. 30 Jan > 1896 - in the PA ARGUS (2-5-1896). > > I am trying to find the name of Maggie's husband and whether she had any > children. > > Mary Cole > marycole@Prodigy.net > > > > ==== PAWESTMO Mailing List ==== > > > >

Tribune - Review Mrs. John F. Jelley Mrs. Teresa M. Jelley 77 of St. Anne Home for the Elderly, Greensburg, (formerly of Blairsville) died Thursday afternoon in Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, after a brief illness. She was born in Blairsville Oct. 16, 1902, daughter of the late Dennis A. Short and Teresa Graff Short. A lifelong resident of the Blairsville area, she was retired from the Graff Coal Co. Blairsville where she was employed for over 25 years and was a member of SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church. She is survived by two sisters, Sister Joseph Angela of Greensburg and Elizabeth Short of St. Anne's in Greensburg. She was preceded in death by her husband John F. in 1974. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Hallow Funeral Home, Blairsville, where a Rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. Sunday by Catholic Daughters of Americas' St. Theresa Court 562. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday in SS Simon & Jude Roman Catholic Church, Blairsville. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. ====================================================== A Tribute published in the pages of THE GREENSBURG TRIBUNE REVIEW GREENSBURG, PA. SEP. 9 1993 Memorial Obituary Entered Into Eternal Rest Saturday, Sept. 4, 1993 SANDRA L. SHORT Sandra L. Short 51, of South Chestnut Street, Derry, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1993 in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born June 26, 1942 in Ligonier, a daughter of William D. Queer of Confluence and the late Elizabeth Ulery Queer. She was employed by Blairsville Machine Product Co. and was past president of the United Steelworkers of America at Blairsville Machine. She and her husband formerly owned and operated Short's Corner in Peanut. She was an avid Bowler and a member of the Ligonier Missiles Bowling League. Besides her father, she is survived by her husband James K. Short; three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Dawn Ann) Treylinek of Rapid City, S. D., Lisa J Short of Derry and Aimee L Short of Brownsville; and a brother, William D. Queer Jr. of Confluence, memorial services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. third Ave. Derry, with the Rev. David Wilson Jr. and the Rev. William M. Oesterlin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the ! Oncology department at Latrobe Area Hospital, Latrobe, Pa. 15650 ======================================================================

From Tribune-Review Short Lawrence Short 84, of North Huntingdon, died Thursday Aug. 7, 1986 in Jeannette District Memorial Hospital. He was born May 4, 1902 in Gray Station the son of the late Albert and Jennie Ruffner Short. Prior to his retirement he was employed at Union Switch & Signal in Swissvale. He was a member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church of North Huntingdon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Shirey Short, in 1984; and a son James A. Short in 1947. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. ====================================================== Short George L. "Popeye" Short, 56, of Blairsville RD 3 (Gray Station), died Friday Dec. 16, 1983 at his daughter's home in Ohio. Born Aug. 21, 1927 in Torrance he was a son of Gladys F. Kunkle Short of Blairsville RD 3 and the late Norman C. Short. Before his retirement he was an employee of Derry Contract Machinists. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a member of the National Trappers Association. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Esther Weiss Short in 1973. Surviving in addition to his mother, are three daughters; Mrs. John (Shirley) Felker of Derry RD 1 (Millwood), Cathy Lynn Tarr of New Springfield Ohio and Karen Marie Short at home; two brothers; Norman of Derry and Walter of Gray Station; a sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Grace) Quick of Blairsville and four grandchildren.

Thanks to Latrobe Bulletin, and Greensburg Tribune/Review Short Sister Joseph Angela Short, 88, of Assumption Hall, Greensburg, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 1990 in Assumption Hall. She was born May 22, 1901, in Blairsville, a daughter of the late Dennis and Teresa Graff Short. She entered the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, Dec. 8, 1922. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Seton Hill College and a Master's Degree in Advanced Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh. She also attended Duquesne University, Pittsburgh for certification in library science. She taught mathematics at Johnstown Catholic High School, the former St. Luke's High School in Carnegie, and the former Elizabeth Seton High School in Brookline, for three years, she served as records librarian at Pittsburgh Hospital, which is now part of the Forbes Health System. From 1952-62, she taught math and worked as librarian at the former St. John the Baptist High School, Pittsburgh. From 1962-75, she taught at the former Holy Innocence in Sheridan. She moved to Assumption Hall in 1975. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, John Short; and two sisters, Teresa Jelley, and Elizabeth Short. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at Assumption Hall, Mt. Thor Road, Greensburg, Friday from 1:30 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in Assumption Hall Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Moslener as celebrant. Interment will be in the Sisters Cemetery, Seton Hill, Greensburg. Memorials can be made to the Sisters of Charity, Assumption Hall, Greensburg 15601. ====================================================================== Short Luella Jane Short, 63, of Blairsville RD 3 died Friday, May 19, 1989 in Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Derry Twp. a daughter of Alberta M. Parks Brewer and the late William C. Brewer. She was employed by Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was a member of the Bradenville Assembly of God Church. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Scott Short, in 1964. In addition to her mother she is survived by two sons, William C. of Blairsvliie RD 3 and Jerry Roger Short of Derry; five brothers, William C. and Wilbert H. Brewer both of Hillside, Harry F. Brewer of Kinsman, Ohio, Walter J. Brewer of Latrobe and David L. Brewer of Youngstown; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Howard of Bolivar, Mrs. Rachel Picard of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Joseph Carlson of Hillside. Mrs. Robert (Helen) Leccia of Machesneytown, and Mrs. Howard (Nellie) Crites of Warren, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Michael J. Quinlisk Funeral Home, 548 North Chestnut St. Derry, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. David W. Benner officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Hillside. ====================================================================== Anna Elizabeth Short Anna Elizabeth Short 71 of St. Anne's Home for the Elderly Greensburg, (formerly of Blairsville) died March 15, 1982 in St. Anne's Home, Greensburg. She was the daughter of the late Dennis Short and Teresa Graff Short. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Michael F. Hallow Funeral Home, Blairsville. Short Anna Elizabeth Short 71, a resident of St. Anne Home, Greensburg, for the past four years died Monday March 15, 1982. She was born Feb. 2, 1911 in Blairsville, a daughter of the late Dennis H. and Teresa Graff Short. She was a member of SS Simon & Jude Catholic Church, Blairsville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Teresa M. Jelley. She is survived by a sister, Sister Joseph Angela, S. C. of Seton Hill, Greensburg. Friends will be received at the Michael F. Hallow Funeral Home, Blairsville from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A wake service will be held Wednesday evening in the Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday in SS Simon & Jude Catholic Church, Blairsville. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. ====================================================================== Short Joseph F. Short 80 of 115 E. First Ave. Latrobe died at Westmoreland Manor, Greensburg, Saturday Feb. 12, 1983. He was born in Derry Twp. Feb. 26, 1902 a son of the late Charles E. and Catherine E. Murphy Short. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Latrobe. He retired in 1963 with 30 years of service from the Edgewater Steel Co. of Oakmont. He was a member of the Sons of Italy, Alexander Street, Latrobe; an honorary member of the Cooperstown Sportsmen's Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude A. Capp Short, June 1964; a daughter, Beatrice A. Ulishney, May 1977; two brothers, Leo and Regis Short, and a sister, Julia Short. He is survived by two sons, John Edward Short, Greensburg, and Charles F. Short, Latrobe ; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Hilda) Polosky, Latrobe, and Mary G. Short, West Bend, Wis. ; four brothers, Gilbert A. Short and Paul A. Short both of Latrobe; John A Short, Hostetter; and Clarence P. Short, Bradenville; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Agnes) Pagnotta, Latrobe RD 4 ; and Mrs. Virgil (Ida) Shirey, Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Joseph (Ann) Khal, Blairsville RD 4; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandsons. =====================================================================

Thanks to Latrobe Bulletin, and Greensburg Tribune/Review O'Barto Mrs. Nellie M. Holman O'Barto, 76 of 443 1/2 Lloyd Ave. Latrobe died Sunday Dec. 7, 1980. She was born May 4, 1904, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Albert and Margaret Short Holman. She was a member of the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Latrobe, and its Rosary Society. Surviving are her husband John C O'Barto; four sons, John L., Albert D., and Thomas J., all of Latrobe, and Ronald J. of Boise, Idaho; five daughters, Mrs. Richard (Bernadette) Domenic and Mrs. George (Dolores) Burick, both of Latrobe, Mrs. John (Anna Mae) McLaughlin of Turtle Creek, Mrs. James (Caroline) McPhaden of Connecticut, and Mrs. Carl (Shirley) Smith of New York; 54 grandchildren ; and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends received at the John J. Lopatich Funeral Home, 601 Weldon St., Latrobe from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Latrobe. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Latrobe. =============================================================== Clarence J. Knitz Clarence J. Kintz 76 of 1111 Jefferson St. Latrobe, died Oct. 20, 1982 in Latrobe Area Hospital. Born in Millwood Nov. 14, 1905, he was a son of the late Ambrose and Mary Short Kintz. He was a member of Holy Family Church. Preceding him in death were one daughter, Frances Libengood, in 1976 and two brothers, Clyde and William Kintz. He is survived by his wife, Elvira Reaney Kintz, Two sons, Joseph Leo of Shepfield, Ohio and Clarence James of Moline Ill., one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Rose) Strayer of Youngstown; two brothers, Louis Kintz of Gray Station and Leonard Kintz of Mercer; Two sisters, Mrs. Fidelis Stairs of Greensburg and Mrs. Bertha Sparber of Warren, Ohio; eight grandchildren, and three Great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in John J. Lopatich Funeral Home, Latrobe. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Holy Family Church. Interment will follow in SS Simon & Jude Cemetery, Blairsville. ================================================================ Short Clarence P. Short 65 of Bradenville RD 2, died Saturday July 27, 1985 in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born Dec. 16, 1919 in Latrobe, a son of the late Charles E. and Catherine Murphy Short. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Standard Steel, Latrobe. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U. S. Army. He was a member of St. Rose Church, Latrobe. He was also a member of the Cooperstown Sportsman Association, and the American Slovak Beneficial Society. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Julia Short; and three brothers, Regis, Leo, and Joseph. He is survived by Marie Betty Belz, with whom he made his home; three brothers, John of Hostetter, Gilbert A. and Paul E. both of Latrobe; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Agnes) Pagnotta of Latrobe RD 4, Mrs. Virgil (Ida) Shirey of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Joseph (Ann) Kahl of Blairsville; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the John J. Lopatich Funeral Home, 601 Weldon St. Latrobe on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Rose Church, Latrobe with the Rev. Julius Stefurasky as celebrant. Interment following in St. Rose Cemetery. Short Gilbert A. Short 72, of 2127 Knox Ave. Latrobe died Friday Sept. 11, 1987 at home. He was born July 28, 1915 in Derry Twp. a son of the late Charles E. and Catherine E. Murphy short. Prior to his retirement he was employed by Standard Steel. He was a member of Holy Family Church of Latrobe and its Holy Name Society. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the U. S. Army Air Force. He was a member of American Legion Post 515 Latrobe. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Leo, Regis, Joseph and Clarence Short; and a sister, Julia C. Short. He is survived by his wife, Agnes B. Zurick; a son Richard E. Watts of Tampa, Fla.; a daughter Mrs. Curtis (Maureen) Thomas of Latrobe; two brothers, Paul A Short of Latrobe and John A. Short of Hostetter; three sisters. Mrs. Agnes Pagnotta of Latrobe RD 4, Mrs. Virgil (Ida) Shirley of Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Joseph (Ann) Kahl of Blairsville RD 4 ; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the John J. Lopatich Funeral Home Inc. 601 Weldon St. Latrobe, Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m., in Holy Family Church. Interment will be in St. Vincent Cemetery.

Donald Floyd Short Donald Floyd Short, 71, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Gray Station, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 2000 at his home. A son of James L. and Annabelle Kesner Short, he was born Nov. 28, 1928, in Gray Station. He was of the Catholic faith. He graduated from Derry High School. Prior to retirement in 1987, he was an agent for the Internal Revenue Service for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Helen Balch Short; three sons, Christopher Short and his wife, Carol, of North New Portland, Maine, Lawrence Short and his wife, Pamela, of Gray Station and Bruce Short of Coraopolia; a daughter, Marilyn Mader of Squirrel Hill; and three grandsons, Alexander, Zachery and Maxwell Short. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James L. Short Jr. and a sister, Annabelle Short. A graveside service was held Saturday in SS Simon & Jude Cemetery, Blairsville, with Father Chester J. Raimer officiating. The Richard L. Shoemaker Funeral Home , 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, was in charge of arrangements. ============================================================================ James Kearney Short James Kearney Short, 69 of Derry died Thursday Jan. 21, 1999 in Latrobe Area Hospital. He was born June 8, 1929, in Derry, a son of the late James K. and Anna Gamble Short. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, and formerly owned and operated Laurel Environment Service Inc. and Short's Corner in Peanut. He was a member of Derry Rod & Gun, Derry American Legion, Ligonier VFW and the Kingston Club. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra L. Queer Short, on Sept. 4, 1993. He is survived by his daughters, Mrs. Michael (Dawn Ann) Treylinek of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Lisa J. Short of Derry and Aimee L. Short of Morgantown, W. Va., a granddaughter, Taylor; a brother, Andrew F. Short and his wife Carol of Derry; and two sisters, Anna Marie Snoddy of Indianapolis, Ind.; and Mrs. Albert (Kathryn) Fox of Hendersonville, Tenn. Memorial services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Ave. Derry, with the Rev. David D. Wilson Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oncology Department of Latrobe Area Hospital. ====================================================================== Mildred A. Short Mildred A. Short, 58 of Bolivar RD 1 died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1997 in Lee Hospital, Johnstown. She was born Nov. 30, 1938 in New Florence, a daughter of the late Walter P. and Sarah L. (Steffey) Muir. She was a member of First Church of Christ, West Bolivar, and a volunteer for the American Heart Association. She retired from Torrance State Hospital, where she was a psychiatric Aide. in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles H. Short, in April 1996. She is survived by her children, Carrie Anne and her husband Patrick Oliver, of New Florence RD 2, Eddie L. and his wife, Deborah Lindsey, of Bolivar RD 1, and Cory Hilton Short at home; grandsons, Joseph and Joshua Short; and the following brothers and sisters; Robert and wife, Martha Muir, of Orlando, Fla., Gladys and husband, Sam Yeager of New Florence RD 2, Shirley and husband James Dranzik of Greensburg, Denver and wife, Frances Muir, of Melrose Park, Ill. Leroy and wife Joan Muir of Portage, Harriet and husband, Dennis Payne of New Florence RD 2 and Harry Muir of New Florence RD 2. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Church of Christ, West Bolivar with the Rev. Gabriel G. Mraz officiating. Interment in Germany Lutheran Cemetery.

I don't know for sure what newspaper these are from but I want to thank, The Johnstown Tribune Democrat, Pittsburgh Live, Indiana Gazette and Valley News Dispatch.... Schaffstall Cyrilla S. Schaffstall, 75 of Greensburg, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1992, at home. She was born May 16, 1917, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Hilary B. and Anna Short Stader. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a registered nurse. She was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Carbon. She graduated in 1939 from the former Westmoreland Hospital School of Nursing, Greensburg. She was a member and treasurer of the Greensburg Lioness Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Schaffstall, in 1982. She is survived by a brother, Hilary Stader of Herminie; a sister, Mrs. John (Mary Jane) Diehl of Latrobe; and a number of nieces and nephews Friends will be received at the Coshey-Nicholson Funeral Home Inc. 319 West Pittsburgh St. Greensburg, Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.. Prayer service will be held Monday at 8:45 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Paul's Church, Carbon. Interment will be in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery, Hempfield Twp. Alvin P. Oskin Jr. in charge of arrangements. ================================================ Charles H, Short Charles H. Short 58 of Bolivar died Friday, April 26, 1996 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. h He was born Oct. 1, 1937 in Bolivar, a son of the late Bryan and Carrie Hysong Short. He was a foreman for PennDot; a member of the Church of Christ, Bolivar; and a member of the Bearpond Sportsman's Club. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Clara Jane Bush and Violet "Doll" Burkett; and an infant brother William and an infant sister, Barbara. He is survived by his wife, Mildred A. Muir Short; a daughter, Carrie Anne and her husband Patrick Oliver, of New Florence; and two sons, Eddie L. and his wife Deborah Short, and Cory H. Short all of Bolivar. He is also survived by two sisters, Helen "Mood" Libengood of Blairsville, and Joan "Joby" Foust of Bolivar; and two brothers, Joseph "Bubber" Short of Pleasant Unity, and Donald Short of Bolivar; and two grandchildren, Joe and Josh Short of Bolivar. Friends will be received at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home Inc., 536 Market St., Bolivar, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ, Bolivar, with Elder Kenneth Thomp! son officiating. Interment will follow in the German Lutheran Cemetery, Bolivar. ================================================ GREENSBURG TRIBUNE - REVIEW Dec. 27, 1994 Memorial Obituary ANNA SHORT Anna Short, 85 of Derry, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 1994 in Edgewood Nursing Center, Youngstown, Pa. She was born Dec. 23, 1909 in Derry Twp. a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Chiperdak Gamble. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James K. Short in 1967; three sisters, Rose Kern, Kathryn O'Donell and Helen McManamy; and three brothers, Andrew, John, and Metro Gamble. She is survived by two sons, James K. Short and Andrew F. Short, both of Derry; two daughters, Anna Marie Snoddy of Indianapolis, Ind. and Mrs. Albert (Kathryn R.) Fox of Hendersonville, Tenn.; Four sisters, Mary Sinemus of Derry RD, Sophie Bollinger and Mrs. James (Julia) Parker, both of Derry, and Mrs. Edward (Mildred) Musho of Ocala, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Ave. Derry. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph R. C. Church, Derry with the Rev. Kenneth Zaccagnini as celebrant. Interment in SS Simon and Jude Cemetery, Blairsville. ================================================ Agnes E. Pagnotta Agnes E. Pagnotta, 91 of Latrobe died Thursday, May 8, 1997 in the Greensburg Nursing and Convalescent Center. She was born May 20, 1905 in Derry Twp., a daughter of the late Charles E. and Catherine E. Murphy Short. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Youngstown, and its Rosary Altar Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph A. Pagnotta; an infant son, Joseph Pagnotta; five brothers, Leo, Regis, Joseph, Clarence and John Short; and a sister, Julia C. Short. she is survived by a son, Francis E. Pagnotta and his wife, Barbara of Latrobe RD 4; three daughters, Mrs. John (Mary Catherine) Alesch of Colorado Springs, Colo., Rosella Olshefski of Loma Linda, Calif., and Theresa Rullo of Latrobe; a brother, Paul E. Short of Latrobe; two sisters, Mrs. Virgil (Ida) Shirey of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Joseph (Ann) Kahl of Blairsville RD 4; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. There were no public v! isitations. Services and interment were private. The John J. Lopatich Funeral Home Inc. 601 Weldon St. Latrobe was in charge of arrangements.

I recieved this from another list I got this notice this morning about a new on-line PA History library done by Penn State. Looks like a great site. Thought I would bounce it along to folks. Rod Fleck Forks, WA -----Original Message----- From: H-Net list on Pennsylvania History [mailto:H-PENNSYLVANIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU] On Behalf Of Tamara Miller Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 5:41 AM To: H-PENNSYLVANIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU Subject: PA History Digital Bookshelf The Penn State Libraries is pleased to announce a new website, PA's Past, Digital Bookshelf. The website provides the text of 643 works pertaining to PA History, all of which are freely available at: http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digitalbookshelf/ The core of the digital collection is the personal library of General James Addams Beaver (Centre County lawyer, Penn State Trustee, and governor of PA from 1887-1890). The collection, acquired by the University Libraries in the 1930's. reflects the interests of General Beaver, and consists primarily of Pennsylvania county histories, atlases, pictorial works, and Civil War histories. A few of the more general titles are listed below. The University Libraries are pleased to share the important works in this collection with the citizens of Pennsylvania, and scholars worldwide, in support of General Beaver's goal of promoting the exploration of Pennsylvania history. For other Pennsylvania-related Digital Collections (including the Encyclopedia of PA Biography, PA German Frakturs, a PA Newspaper Sampler, and Pennsylvania Pictorial Collections) see the Digital Collections at Penn State site, http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digital/index.cfm Cheers, Eric Novotny History Librarian Arts and Humanities Library Pennsylvania State University Selected titles online via the PA's Past: Digital Bookshelf Annals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, in the olden time being a collection of memoirs, anecdotes, and incidents... http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digitalbookshelf/bookindex.cfm?oclc=27843260 Benjamin Franklin's Autobiographical Writings (Van Doren) http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digitalbookshelf/bookindex.cfm?oclc=29461295 The Johnstown horror!!!, or, Valley of death being a complete and thrilling account of the awful floods and their appalling ruin http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digitalbookshelf/bookindex.cfm?oclc=30410798 Indian folk-songs of Pennsylvania (Shoemaker) http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digitalbookshelf/bookindex.cfm?oclc=28838164 Journal of William Penn, while visiting Holland and Germany, in 1677 http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digitalbookshelf/bookindex.cfm?oclc=28448230 Memoirs of the life and writings of Benjamin Franklin http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digitalbookshelf/bookindex.cfm?oclc=28175685 Memoirs of the public and private life of William Penn with a preface, in reply to the charges against his character made by Mr. Macaulay in his "History of England," by W.E. Forster by Thomas Clarkson http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digitalbookshelf/bookindex.cfm?oclc=29265015 The folklore of the Pennsylvania Germans a paper read before the Pennsylvania-German Society at the annual meeting, York, Pennsylvania, October 14th, 1910 http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digitalbookshelf/bookindex.cfm?oclc=27735505 The history of Pennsylvania from its earliest settlement to the present time http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digitalbookshelf/bookindex.cfm?oclc=26832792 Works of Benjamin Franklin (multiple volumes) http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digitalbookshelf/bookindex.cfm?oclc=30396027 Who's who in Pennsylvania (1904) http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/digitalbookshelf/bookindex.cfm?oclc=29572094 Eric Novotny Phone: 814-865-1014 Arts and Humanities Library Fax: 814-863-7502 University Libraries E-mail: ecn1@psu.edu Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA 16802-1803 http://www.libraries.psu.edu/artshumanities/history/index.htm

Does anyone have the telephone number for the Argus newspaper in PA.? Thanks to Marilynn Wienke - I found Mrs Maggie of Franklin Twp, d. 30 Jan 1896 - in the PA ARGUS (2-5-1896). I am trying to find the name of Maggie's husband and whether she had any children. Mary Cole marycole@Prodigy.net

How long are the obits copyright protected? Are the obits from 1910 or 1920 still protected? BTW Barb, I thought it was a great idea! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Barbara Lorensen" <lllorensen@socket.net> To: <PAWESTMO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 1:13 PM Subject: [PAWESTMO-L] obits notice!! > I was just told this: > > (As a note of caution, obits posted in the newspaper are copyrighted, and as > such are subject to the approval of the publishing newspaper. In the past > this approval was refused by the local papers and there was the > possibility of a lawsuit against a poster. > > It was acceptable to post a one-liner for each giving the basic details and > where it was published.) > > > So as not to get into any trouble I will just post the names from now on and if anyone wants the whole obit they can contact me.. > Sorry I was just trying to be helpful and share.. > Barb > > > > > > > > ==== PAWESTMO Mailing List ==== > > > >

I checked with some newspapers and here is one response that I thought should be shared.. Barb Barbara, I talked to our Publisher and he said it would be fine to post them as long as you credit The Tribune-Democrat for obits that may have been from our newspaper. I’m not sure of other newspapers, and if that would be acceptable with them also. Thanks, Doug Gawel dgawel@tribdem.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Barbara Lorensen [mailto:lllorensen@socket.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 7:24 AM To: retail@tribdem.com Subject: obits Good morning, I have a question for you. Is it okay for me to post some old obits that I found in my mothers old scrapbook to some message boards? I have no idea what newspapers they are from so I'm checking with all the newspapers.. I posted a few then I received this message from someone: (As a note of caution, obits posted in the newspaper are copyrighted, and as such are subject to the approval of the publishing newspaper. In the past this approval was refused by the local papers and there was the possibility of a lawsuit against a poster. It was acceptable to post a one-liner for each giving the basic details and where it was published.) I really want to share these obits with others, Please mail me at lllorensen@socket.net Thank You Barb Lorensen

I was just told this: (As a note of caution, obits posted in the newspaper are copyrighted, and as such are subject to the approval of the publishing newspaper. In the past this approval was refused by the local papers and there was the possibility of a lawsuit against a poster. It was acceptable to post a one-liner for each giving the basic details and where it was published.) So as not to get into any trouble I will just post the names from now on and if anyone wants the whole obit they can contact me.. Sorry I was just trying to be helpful and share.. Barb

Schaffstall Cyrilla S. Schaffstall, 75 of Greensburg, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1992, at home. She was born May 16, 1917, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Hilary B. and Anna Short Stader. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a registered nurse. She was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Carbon. She graduated in 1939 from the former Westmoreland Hospital School of Nursing, Greensburg. She was a member and treasurer of the Greensburg Lioness Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Schaffstall, in 1982. She is survived by a brother, Hilary Stader of Herminie; a sister, Mrs. John (Mary Jane) Diehl of Latrobe; and a number of nieces and nephews Friends will be received at the Coshey-Nicholson Funeral Home Inc. 319 West Pittsburgh St. Greensburg, Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.. Prayer service will be held Monday at 8:45 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Paul's Church, Carbon. Interment will be in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery, Hempfield Twp. Alvin P. Oskin Jr. in charge of arrangements. ================================================ Charles H, Short Charles H. Short 58 of Bolivar died Friday, April 26, 1996 at Lee Hospital, Johnstown. h He was born Oct. 1, 1937 in Bolivar, a son of the late Bryan and Carrie Hysong Short. He was a foreman for PennDot; a member of the Church of Christ, Bolivar; and a member of the Bearpond Sportsman's Club. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Clara Jane Bush and Violet "Doll" Burkett; and an infant brother William and an infant sister, Barbara. He is survived by his wife, Mildred A. Muir Short; a daughter, Carrie Anne and her husband Patrick Oliver, of New Florence; and two sons, Eddie L. and his wife Deborah Short, and Cory H. Short all of Bolivar. He is also survived by two sisters, Helen "Mood" Libengood of Blairsville, and Joan "Joby" Foust of Bolivar; and two brothers, Joseph "Bubber" Short of Pleasant Unity, and Donald Short of Bolivar; and two grandchildren, Joe and Josh Short of Bolivar. Friends will be received at the J. Paul McCracken Funeral Home Inc., 536 Market St., Bolivar, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Church of Christ, Bolivar, with Elder Kenneth Thomp! son officiating. Interment will follow in the German Lutheran Cemetery, Bolivar. ================================================ GREENSBURG TRIBUNE - REVIEW Dec. 27, 1994 Memorial Obituary ANNA SHORT Anna Short, 85 of Derry, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 1994 in Edgewood Nursing Center, Youngstown, Pa. She was born Dec. 23, 1909 in Derry Twp. a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Chiperdak Gamble. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James K. Short in 1967; three sisters, Rose Kern, Kathryn O'Donell and Helen McManamy; and three brothers, Andrew, John, and Metro Gamble. She is survived by two sons, James K. Short and Andrew F. Short, both of Derry; two daughters, Anna Marie Snoddy of Indianapolis, Ind. and Mrs. Albert (Kathryn R.) Fox of Hendersonville, Tenn.; Four sisters, Mary Sinemus of Derry RD, Sophie Bollinger and Mrs. James (Julia) Parker, both of Derry, and Mrs. Edward (Mildred) Musho of Ocala, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the McCabe Funeral Home, 300 W. Third Ave. Derry. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph R. C. Church, Derry with the Rev. Kenneth Zaccagnini as celebrant. Interment in SS Simon and Jude Cemetery, Blairsville.

Agnes E. Pagnotta Agnes E. Pagnotta, 91 of Latrobe died Thursday, May 8, 1997 in the Greensburg Nursing and Convalescent Center. She was born May 20, 1905 in Derry Twp., a daughter of the late Charles E. and Catherine E. Murphy Short. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Youngstown, and its Rosary Altar Society. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph A. Pagnotta; an infant son, Joseph Pagnotta; five brothers, Leo, Regis, Joseph, Clarence and John Short; and a sister, Julia C. Short. she is survived by a son, Francis E. Pagnotta and his wife, Barbara of Latrobe RD 4; three daughters, Mrs. John (Mary Catherine) Alesch of Colorado Springs, Colo., Rosella Olshefski of Loma Linda, Calif., and Theresa Rullo of Latrobe; a brother, Paul E. Short of Latrobe; two sisters, Mrs. Virgil (Ida) Shirey of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Joseph (Ann) Kahl of Blairsville RD 4; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. There were no public v! isitations. Services and interment were private. The John J. Lopatich Funeral Home Inc. 601 Weldon St. Latrobe was in charge of arrangements. ================================================

Virginia, I have a copy of the Atlas of Westmoreland Co., PA published by A Pomeroy in 1867. It is available through Thomas J. Metzgar RD #2 Box 159 Export, PA 15632. On page 59 is New Florence and St. Clair Twp. I found Bowen and Elliot Woolen Factory on Shannon's Run near the PA Rail Road. Perhaps there is an Elliot researcher who knows something about the business. JoAnn Cupp Grass Valley, CA

Schaffstall Cyrilla S. Schaffstall, 75 of Greensburg, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1992, at home. She was born May 16, 1917, in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Hilary B. and Anna Short Stader. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a registered nurse. She was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Carbon. She graduated in 1939 from the former Westmoreland Hospital School of Nursing, Greensburg. She was a member and treasurer of the Greensburg Lioness Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Schaffstall, in 1982. She is survived by a brother, Hilary Stader of Herminie; a sister, Mrs. John (Mary Jane) Diehl of Latrobe; and a number of nieces and nephews Friends will be received at the Coshey-Nicholson Funeral Home Inc. 319 West Pittsburgh St. Greensburg, Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.. Prayer service will be held Monday at 8:45 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Paul's Church, Carbon. Interment will be in Greensburg Catholic Cemetery, Hempfield Twp. Alvin P. Oskin Jr. in charge of arrangements.