This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MarkBrockway34 Surnames: Keyser Layton Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.botetourt/2451/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to find out more information on Alma Keyser for inheritance (and genealogy) purposes. Can someone look up an obituary for me? Alma Layton was born 17 Feb 1932 to Walter Layton and Ruby (Marshall) Layton. She married an unknown Keyser. She died in Jul 1985 with her last residence (via SSDI) as Eagle Rock, VA. I have heard that she had two children but don't have any other information about a spouse or the children. Thanks --- Mark 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.

Melvin Layton DENVER, N.C. ? Melvin Lawrence Layton, 73, of Denver, N.C., passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at his residence. Born Dec. 18, 1933, in Bath County, he was the son of the late Walter Layton and the late Ruby Marshall Layton. Mr. Layton was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, a sister, Alma Keyser, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Knick Layton, of the home; a son, Michael Wayne Layton and wife, Betty, of Clifton Forge; a daughter, Kathryn Howard and husband, Joe, of Denver, N.C.; a grandson, Matthew Lawrence Walton of Clifton Forge; two granddaughters, Samantha Layton and Julie Layton, both of Clifton Forge; a great-granddaughter, Cassidy Marie Puffenbarger of Clifton Forge; two brothers, Palmer Layton and Raymond Layton, both of Clifton Forge; four sisters, Rene Matheney, Imogene Deeds, Agnes Layton and Geraldine Layton, all of Clifton Forge. No services are scheduled. Burke Mortuary is handling funeral arrangements. Visit www.burkemortuary.com to share condolences online. CHATHAM Bonnie Jean Layton, 71, of Chatham, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson, N.Y. Mrs. Layton was born April 22, 1933 in Swope, Va. She attended school there and moved to the Chatham area in 1958 where she had resided since. She was a nurses aid for Purdy's and Larkin Nursing Home for several years, and was employed with Chatco in Chatham as a printer for several years, and a sales clerk and customer service helper for Jamesway in Hudson for several years. Mrs. Layton was past president of the Chatham Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Layton is survived by husband of 53 years, Palmer G. Layton of Chatham; three daughters, Carolyn (Sue) Layton of Chatham, Linda Vinchiarello of Valatie, Pamela Barnes of Freehold, N.Y.; three sons, Steven Layton of Kinderhook, James (JP) Layton of Chatham and Walter Layton of Chatham. Also survived by 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday 4:00 p.m. from the Wenk Funeral Home in Chatham. Calling hours will be Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Published in the Albany Times Union on 12/31/2004. Alma K. Keyser, 85, died Nov. 19, 2005 in the skilled nursing unit of the Souderton Mennonite Homes. Formerly of Harleysville and Telford, she moved to an apartment at the retirement community in 1993. Born Oct. 22, 1920 in Souderton, she was a daughter of the late Melvin H. and Sallie (Koffel) Ruth. Her mother died within a few weeks of her birth and at the age of five weeks, she went to live with and became the adopted daughter of the late Nathan and Anna Mary Keyser. A 1938 graduate of Souderton Area High School, she attended Lansdale School of Business. During her lifetime, she was employed by Delaware Valley School of Agriculture, Doylestown; Terry Mills, Souderton; the Brunk Evangelistic Team; and retired from Harleysville Insurance after 28 years of employment in the transcribing department. For many years she served as a Sunday school teacher and member of the Spring Mount Mennonite Church until moving to Telford, when she became an active member of the Rockhill Mennonite Church. Alma's hobbies included singing, tatting, embroidery and travel. Her survivors include a sister, Esther Landes and a brother, Jacob Ruth, both of Sellersville; a stepbrother, Melvin Ruth, of Souderton; six nieces; five nephews; and her longtime housemate and caregiver, Mary Ellen Ruth of Souderton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Sara Landis and Lydia Gross. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service Tuesday, Nov 22 at 7:30 PM in the Chapel of Souderton Mennonite Homes, 207 W. Summit St., Souderton, PA 18964, where friends may call from 6 to 7:15 PM. Interment will be in Franconia Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Souderton Mennonite Homes Agape Fund, address above. Arrangements are by the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home in Lansdale. ©Reporter online.com 2005 ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <VABOTETO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 11:27 AM Subject: [VABOTETO] Obit Lookup - Alma (Layton) Keyser > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: MarkBrockway34 > Surnames: Keyser Layton > Classification: death > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.botetourt/2451/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > I am trying to find out more information on Alma Keyser for inheritance > (and genealogy) purposes. 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