Fayette County Genealogy Project
Obituaries
A. Quinn Davis, age 57, died October 27, 1935 of T. B. at Cresson Sanitarium. Survivors; wife Olive, Grace, Frank & Glen. 2 sisters Emma Conn, Clara Stewart, 1 brother - John H. and a deceased sister Julia - funeral officiated by Rev. R.O. Hudson..
From the scrapbook of James Conn of Smithfield
Agnes M. Miller DAVIS (1926-2010)
Agnes M. Miller Davis, 83, of Masontown, Pennsylvania and formerly of Mather, died Friday, March 19, 2010 in Mount Macrina Manor, Uniontown, Pennsylvania with her loving Family at her side. She was born April 11, 1926 in Oliver, Pennsylvania the daughter of Ralph Miller and Martha Dupont Miller. Agnes played the mandolin when she was a young lady on WMBS radio in Uniontown. Mrs. Davis was a member of Clarksville Christian Church. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking for her Family and Friends, and especially loved and enjoyed her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
On September 29, 1943 she married Edward D. Davis Sr. He died September 20, 1996. She was also predeceased by her parents; a son, Robert N. Davis; and a granddaughter, Renee Davis. Surviving are three sons: Edward D. Davis Jr. of Masontown, Charles R. Davis of Mather and Glenn Davis Sr. of Rices Landing; daughters: Patty Kline of Rices Landing, Darlene Davis of Carmichaels, Marlene M. Woods of Masontown, Bonnie S. Tresco of Pittsburgh, and Tammy L. Liston of Masontown; twenty-six grandchildren; thirty-four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the BEHM FUNERAL HOMES INC., 1477 Jefferson Road. Jefferson, Gregory P. Rohanna, Supervisor, where the Services will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Domenick Sgro officiating. Interment will follow in Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson
Alfred Davis, Sr., 85, of Strabane Woods, Washington County, Pa., formerly of Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., and California, Washington County, Pa., died Friday, October 6, 2006, at 3:15 a.m. in Washington County Health Center, Washington, Washington County, Pa. Born December 27, 1920, in Brownsville, Pa., he was the son of the late Roman and Ginnie Youre Davis. He enjoyed playing the accordion and gave lessons to many students. Mr. Davis was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Belle Vernon, Pa. He was a retired long rod mill worker from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Monessen Plant. He served in the United States Army in Germany in the European Theater of Operations as an antiaircraft artillery automatic weapons crewman. In 1947, he married his wife of 59 years, Helen Coban Davis, who survives, and resides, in Washington, Pa.
Also surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law: Alfred Davis, Jr., and wife, Beverly, of Washington, and Dr. Dennis Davis and wife, Evelyn, of McMurray, Pa.; three grandchildren: Natalie Lenkiewicz and husband, Lenny, Mark Davis and wife, Jennifer, Kyra Williams and husband, Ryan; two great-grandchildren: Ashley and Brittany Lenkiewicz; three sisters: Norma Quarzo, of Brownsville, Pa., Marie Mancini, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., and Lenora Augustus, of Allentown, Pa., and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers, John Gallice and Anthony Davis,` and two sisters, Josephine Migliore and Rose Acklin, preceded him in death.
Visitations will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. in the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME, Family Owned and Operated, 626 BROAD AVENUE, BELLE VERNON, Pa., (724-929-6183). Relatives and friends will gather on Monday, October 9, 2006, at 11 a.m. in HOLY RESURRECTION ORTHODOX CHURCH, MARY STREET, BELLE VERNON for a Funeral Service, with the Very Rev. John J. Kluchko Pastor, officiating. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Parastas Services will be held Sunday evening at 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Condolences accepted at the funeral homes web site, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.
Death notice for Allie Davis of Uniontown appeared in the Daily News Standard, Uniontown, PA, October 22, 1904. Text is not currently available.
Alverda Provance DAVIS ( -1954)
DAVIS, MRS. ALVERDA PROVANCE—Aged 82, a lifelong resident of New Geneva, died in her home, Saturday, March 27, 1954 at 11:25 p.m., following an illness of 9 months. She is survived by her husband, Daniel M. Davis and these sons and daughters, Brant W., Bobtown; Minor E., Greensboro; Christy, Greensboro, R. D.; Mrs. Ethel DeBolt, Waynesburg; Mrs. Garnet Ganoe, Brownsville; Mrs. Sally Miller, Sunnyvale, Calif.; one brother, Harry Provance, New Geneva; one sister, Mrs. Della Crowe, Martin; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren. Friends will be received in the late residence after 2 o’clock this afternoon until 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, the hour of service with Rev. M. T. Hulthan officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, under the direction of the Herod Funeral Home, Pt. Marion.
Andrew L. 'Curly' DAVIS (1929-2010)
Andrew L. "Curly" Davis, age 80, of East Millsboro, Pennsylvania passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born June 22, 1929 at Continental Three, Fayette County, Pennsylvania the son of Leroy Davis and Margaret Sinkey Davis. Curly was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Republic where he served as an Elder Emeritus. He was a retired Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam conflicts who served with the United States Air Force for over 23 years and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant (SMS). "Curly" retired from Anthony Crane Company where he served as a Supervisor. He was a member of Brownsville Lodge No. 60 F. & A.M. and The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA).
He was preceded in death by his parents; by his wife, Patricia McClain Davis (April 20, 2006); a daughter, Beverly Davis Jefferson; a sister, Laura Belle Teets; and a brother, Franklin Davis. He is survived by two daughters and one son: Debra Shuff and husband Robert of Republic, Kimberly Davis of Uniontown, and Bruce Davis Sr. and wife Paula of Lithonia, Georgia; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley Bolin of Richmond, Virginia.
Friends will be received in DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Pennsylvania on Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, April 23, 2010 until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with his Pastor, Rev. J. W. Hormell, officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pennsylvania where Military Rites will be accorded by the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 of Hopwood. The Church Elders and the members of the Men's Class will conduct Services in the Funeral Home Thursday at 8.
ANN DAVIS
Mrs. Ann Davis, aged 90 years, 9 months and 10 days, widow of Daniel J. Davis, died at her home in Hogsett’s lane, Saturday morning, January 12, 1929, at 9:50 o’clock. She is survived by two sons, Daniel B. Davis and Arthur E. Davis, both of Swissvale; and a grandson, Daniel J. Williams at home. Mrs. Davis would have been 91 years old had she lived until April 2. She had been a resident of North Union township 39 years. Funeral services will be ehld in the home this afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Burr R. McKnight officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery.
Ann O. Bowden DAVIS (1934-2002)
Ann O. Bowden Davis, age 68, of Fairhope, Belle Vernon, Pa., entered into Eternal Rest on Friday, September 27, 2002, from West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born September 16, 1934, in Deatsville, Alabama, daughter of William Greaty Bowden and Lula Pearl Dillered Bowden. Ann was Protestant by faith. Her husband, Bernard R. Davis, died September 9, 1998. Her parents are also deceased. She is survived by a son, Bernard R. Davis and his wife, Renee, of McClellandtown, Pa.; four daughters: Belinda and her husband, Garmon Longnecker, of Belle Vernon, Pa., Jonalyn Davis Fink of Florida, Kimberly and her husband, Dale Wise, of Belle Vernon, and Virginia and her husband, Thomas Martinak, of Perryopolis, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; one great grandchild; four sisters: Betty Webb, Ida O'Quinn, and Nell Hilderoff all of Florida, and Mary Ellen Sutton of Tennessee; and three brothers: Raymond Bowden of Pennsylvania, Clyde Bowden and George Bowden both of Alabama. Friends will be received in the ELEY-McCRORY FUNERAL HOME INC., 334 Main Street, Fayette City, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, October 1, until 10 a.m., the hour of Service with the Rev. Vane Kiffer of Tionesta, Pa., officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.
ANN S. DAVIS
Word was received in Uniontown late last night of the death of Mrs. Anna Sembower Davis, widow of Marion B. Davis, and a sister of J. T. Sembower of this city, who died at her home in Charleroi, Thursday night, December 6, 1928, at 10:15 o’clock after a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Davis was formerly a resident of this city. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Death notice for Arthur Davis of Uniontown appeared in the Daily News Standard, Uniontown, PA, November 12, 1906. Text is not currently available.
Death notice for Arthur Davis of Pittsburgh, formerly of Uniontown, appeared in the Daily News Standard, Uniontown, PA, August 31, 1910. Text is not currently available.
Death notice for Asher Davis of Millwood, grandfather to Ms. Sam Moore of Oliphant, appeared in the Daily News Standard, Uniontown, PA, September 20, 1900. Text is not currently available.
Bessie Louise Banks DAVIS ( -1967)
MRS. BESSIE DAVIS
Mrs. Bessie Louise Banks Davis, 93, died at her home at Cumberland, Md. She leaves three children, including Mrs. Dorothy White of New Salem.
Bessie Price DAVIS (1916-2006)
Bessie L. Price Davis, age 90, went away to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 6, 2006, from her home while in the loving care of her devoted special granddaughter, Charlene Davis, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa. She was born in Whitmire, South Carolina, on April 5, 1916, to the Rev. John A. Price and Elizabeth Sims Price. The Price Family moved to the Uniontown area in 1921. Bessie graduated in 1935 from the now former German Township High School in McClellandtown, Fayette County, Pa. Friends will be received in the MURIEL E. LANTZ FUNERAL HOME, 297 East Main Street, Uniontown, Pa., on Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. where Services will be held on Wednesday, April 12, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Howard Dantzler officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Macrina Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa.
Betty Davis, 77, of Point Marion, Fayette County, Pa., died Saturday, May 20, 2006, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. She is survived by her children, William Lionel Davis, of Shippensburg, Pa., and Wendy Davis, of California; and three grandchildren, Jason Davis, of Morgantown, W.V., Emily Davis, of Shippensburg, Pa., and Cole Davis, of Texas. At the request of the deceased her remains were donated to West Virginia University Humanity Gifts Registry for Anatomical Studies. The family would like to thank all who helped with Betty's care throughout her lengthy illness, and especially Karen Metz, for her tender care and concern. Obituary provided by HEROD FUNERAL HOME, Point Marion, Pa.
Death notice for Betty J. Davis of Walnut HIll, wife of Thomas Davis, appeared in the Daily News Standard, Uniontown, PA, October 19, 1905. Text is not currently available.
Betty L. Peterson DAVIS ( -2005)
Betty L. Davis
Scottdale RD2
Betty L. (Peterson) Davis, 68, of Scottdale RD2, Pa., passed away at 7:10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, 2005, in Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg, Pa. There will be no public viewing or visitation. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church with pastors Tom Shirer and Kenneth Jones co-officiating. Graveside inurnment will follow in Scottdale Cemetery. Arrangements were personalized by the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, (724-887-5300/email: fergfh@verizon.net). In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Sunshine Foundation, 1041 Mill Creek Dr., Feasterville, PA 19053 or Scottdale Public Library, 231 Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, PA 15683 in memory of Betty L. Davis.
Love Lasts Forever!
Betty Newcomer Davis, daughter of James Carman and Ruth Moyer Newcomer, 83, died Friday, Sept. 9, 2005, in Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh Pa. She was a retired Home Economics teacher of Masontown Junior High. As an active member of Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, she served in many capacities through her life, including choir member, director and organist for 25 years. An active member of the United Methodist Women, she was also an avid quilter, gardener, reader and a wonderful homemaker.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert Shoaf Davis; and five children, Jeanne Fike of Uniontown, Denise Dillow and her husband, Donald of Emporia, Va., Diane Clawson and her husband, John of Winchester, W.Va., and Richard R. Davis and Doug Davis and his wife, Lyn, all of Uniontown. In addition, she is survived by sisters, Dorothy Hoobler of Topeka, Kan., Elinor Shoaf and her husband, William of Wheeling, W.Va.; and a brother, the Rev. Benton and wife, Alta Newcomer of Carmel, Calif. Granny is survived by the following grandchildren, Daniel Fike and his wife, Barbara, Elizabeth and Sarah Fike, Karen and Eric Dillow, Adam Clawson, Ken Frantz and his wife, Christy, Sarah Frantz and Paul Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James C. Newcomer and his wife, Jenny; a brother-in-law, Lloyd Hoobler; and her grandson, Scott Clawson. The family will receive friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church St., Fairchance, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Additional viewing will be held in the Walnut Hill United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005 from 1 to 2 p.m., Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Arnold husk and the Rev. C. Eugene Stoolings officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.
Brant W. Davis, 98, of Greensburg, formerly of Uniontown, died Friday, Feb. 10, 1995, in IHS Nursing Center, Greensburg. He was born Jan. 25, 1897, in New Geneva, the son of the late Daniel M. and Alverda Provance Davis. Also, preceding him in death was his wife, Azelma Rohrer Davis, in 1993.Mr. Davis was the retired superintendent of J&L Steel's Shannopin mine, where he had been employed for 35 years. He was a member of Valley Lodge 459 and Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, and was a veteran of World War 1.Mr. Davis is survived by two daughters, Rose Marie Bradley of North Versailles and Frances A. Sifton of Middlesboro, Ky.; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Christopher Davis of Masontown. The family will receive friends in the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home, 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, today from 2 to 6 PM and on Monday, Feb. 13, 1995, until 11 AM, the hour of service, with Rev. David F. Keller officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown.
CALEB DAVIS
Caleb Davis, aged 91 years, colored, died at his home at Oliphant, Thursday afternoon, April 3, 1924, from infirmities incident ot age. He is survived by two sons, Benjamin and Henry Davis, both of Oliphant. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Charles Lee DAVIS died in 1933. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
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Charles Lee Davis, born August 31, 1865, died at 9:40 o'clock Tuesday evening,
Feb. 28, 1933, in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Averill Whetzel, of Palmer. Besides
Mrs. Whetzel he is survived by one other daughter, Mrs. Olive Raygar, of Vesta
No. 6; four sons, Fred, Ellie and Clyde Davis all of Palmer and David of Morgantown,
W. Va; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Koon and three brothers Joseph and Joel Davis
of Brownsville, and William davis, of Vesta No. 6.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. David Hunter, Friday afternoon at
1:30 o'clock in Palmer Community Church, Burial at Fredericktown.
(Source of Obit original newspaper printing)
Christy Davis
Christy Davis, 93, of Greensboro R.D. 1, Pa., died Monday, May 13, 1996, in Fayette Health Care Center, Uniontown, Pa. He was born in New Geneva, Pa., on June 30, 1902, a son of Daniel and Alberta Provance Davis. He was a member of Mapletown United Methodist Church and retired boss from J&L Steel’s Shannopin Mine in Bobtown, Pa. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Claude (Elaine) Gilmore of Dayton, Ohio, a son, Christopher Davis Jr. of Dudley, N.C., seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Madonna Evans Davis on August 16, 1986, two brothers, Brant Davis and Minor Davis, and three sisters, Sally Miller, Ethel DeBolt, and Garnet Ganoe. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 16, at 1 p.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel of Greene County Memorial Park, Jefferson, Pa., … balance of obit is missing
Collester Davis, age 90, of Connellsville, Pa., died Monday, May 9, 2005, at 7:15 a.m. in Bobbi Lynn's Personal Care Home, Scottdale, Pa. He was born February 23, 1915, in South Carolina to Collin and Addie (Gates) Davis. He graduated from the now former Dunbar Township High School in 1935. He had been sports editor for the Dunbar Township Informer, worked for the Pennsylvania State Highway Department for a short time, was a custodian at Uniontown Hospital for several years and worked at Rockwell International in Uniontown (now Sensus Technologies Inc.) until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of Payne A.M.E. Church in Connellsville.
Predeceased by his parents and siblings, Eleze Thompson, Wesley Davis, Anna Roth Saddler, and his twin sister, Anna Vaughn. He is survived by his wife, Augustine P. Davis; daughter, Jacqueline Code; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; a sister, Maybelle Graves; a nephew and caretaker, Theodore Davis; also numerous other nieces and nephews and friends.
Friends will be received in PAYNE A.M.E. CHURCH, 812 West Crawford Avenue, Connellsville, Pa., on Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. where a Service will be held Thursday, May 12, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Acquanetta Osborne officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville, Pa. Arrangements are by the MURIEL E. LANTZ FUNERAL HOME, 297 East Main Street, Uniontown, Pa.
Cora DAVIS died in 1905. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.
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Miss Cora Davis, colored, a young girl 17 years of age, died Saturday night at
the home of her step-father, F. Witcher, at Lemont. Miss Davis had been a sufferer
from stomach trouble for several months. Undertaker J. M. Burhans of this place
was called there to prepare the remains for burial. the funeral was conducted
here yesterday afternoon at the Second Baptist church. Interment was made in
the colored cemetery here.
And Made Their Way through the Choking Gas of the Man-way to Home And Anxious Friends Outside
Who the Entombed Miners Were, Where and How They Lived and
the Legacies Death Bequeathed to Their Families
A MUMBLE OF WIVES, SISTERS, MOTHERS AND ORPHANS DEPRIVED OF SUPPORT
Of the 51 miners who were in the mine at the time of the accident, 30 escaped through the man-way on the left side of the main slope. The fortunate were as follows, William Landy and two sons, William and Morris Jones, and William Yates, Barney and John Cosgrove, Patrick and Terrance Begley, who are brothers of Richard and Joseph Begley, two of the entombed unfortunates, Maurice Pine, James Miller, John McGuill, John Kerwin, Edward Condron, John Boyd, Thos Kelly, George Lowry, James Murphy and Thomas Shearen. The miners who were in the right heading number 31. Their names were as follows:
Something About Them, Their Families,
Homes and Circumstances
The unfortunate men were residents of Dunbar and vicinity. They were chiefly of English Irish and Scotch descent, no Hungarians or Poles having ever been employed at these works. Many of them owned their neat little homes and those who were not native born were naturalized. They were a frugal honest body of workmen, and were above the average miners in intelligence and thrift. They were personally known to nearly every resident of Dunbar and vicinity. Almost all were married and fathers of families ranging in numbers from one to ten children. The following gives more in detail the condition of the families left fatherless by the sad calamity.
Daniel Shearen, the fire boss, whose fearlessness in rushing through the smoke and black damp caused his death, was the first of the victims recovered. He was a single man and has worked at Hill Farms for a number of years. He was an Irishman and was aged forty five years. Shearen was well known and was liked by all the men. He lived alone in a little one story frame house on Dunbar Hill, not far from the mine, and just adjoining the house of his brother, Joseph. He must have taken pride in his bachelor home, for well kept flowers perfumed the air and neatly pruned fruit trees shaded the place. He was a member of the Catholic church. James, another brother and fellow victim, was single also.
David Hay, whose body was the second recovered was a married man with a family of three, beside his unfortunate son Willie, who perished in the first explosion. Hay was fifty years of age and had lived in the vicinity all his life. His family of three are left without any support by the death of himself and his heroic son and they are in poor circumstances. His home was near Beeson.
Joseph and Richard Begley were brothers. The former had recently purchased a lot of ground from Bliss & Marshall, at Pechin station, and had the foundation for a little home almost completed. He was about thirty years of age and leaves a wife and two children. Richard made his home with his father, Joseph Begley, Sr.
Patrick Courtney was about fifty years of age, married and had a family of ten children. He lived in a home of his own, about one fourth of a mile from the mine, on a piece of land he had purchased from Amzi Miller. His wife survives him. John Courtney, one of the entombed, was Patrick’s eldest son. The older children living are girls.
David Davis was a native of England. He was forty mine years old and leaves a family, wife and six children. He lived in the old John Dines house near the fatal mine. Davis’ son, Thomas, who met his death with his father, was only twenty years of age and unmarried. The family is left with only an 11 year-old boy to provide for them.
‘Jack’ Mitchell lived in a little log house above the Dunbar Furnace Company’s store. He was the father of seven children, six of whom and their mother are living.
Milton Turney was married and lived in a house of his own near the Catholic church. He was thirty three years of age and leaves a wife and four children without any support.
Martin Cavanaugh had been married a few years and was the father of a small family. He lived in Brown Row.
John X. Joy was only 23 years of age. He had been married about a year. He lived in Brown Row and his young wife is left without either relatives or support and has become insane through grief.
John Cope was a German miner. He lived about one-fourth of a mile from Blus & Marshall’s brick yard in his own home on a lot purchased from Alex Porter. He was nearing 50 years of age and leaves a wife and family of ten children. Andrew Cope, an unmarried son, was with his father. Thomas Cope, a brother of John Cope, with his son, was burned to death in the Uniondale disaster.
Patrick Devlin, 33 years old, was married and leaves a wife and four small children in poor circumstances. He lived in the old Evans house near Beeson.
James McClary, aged about 60 years, lived in his own home in Dunbar near the Methodist Protestant church. He kept a little grocery store in part of his house. His married son, Thomas was one of the entombed. The latter lived at the mine and leaves a wife and small family. Dominick McClary, clerk in the Dunbar Furnace Company’s store, is another son.
John Devanny was the father of two small children. He was 29 years of age and leaves a widow. Their home was on Speer’s Hill. John Devanny, a trapper boy, 17 years old, who was no relation of the Devanny just named, lived with his father at Ferguson.
Daniel Smith was the only support of a small family of children. He was about 40 years old and lived near the mine.
Patrick Cahill, aged 45 years, had a family of six children, all small, and his widow is left unsupported. William Cahill, a brother, made his home with Patrick, which was near the mine.
Daniel McCashion was married, having a large family in his native country, Ireland. He boarded with Patrick Bevel, near the mine.
Elmer Dewey, a driver boarded with Richard Begley. He was unmarried.
Robert McGill was single and lived with his father at Pechin.
Patrick Eagan, a tracklayer, was married and lived at Pechin. He leaves a family.
Barney Maust was married. He leaves a family of several children living in one of the company’s houses near the mine.
John Kennan, was married but with no family. He lived in Dunbar.
James McCuen was married and lived in a house near the furnace. He leaves no children.
The Bodies of Shearen and Hay Laid Away
Many Pathetic Scenes
Hay’s funeral occurred in the afternoon of Wednesday. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and that order took charge of the remains. Hay lived in the row of houses at the opening of the mine. Almost at his door is the Franklin cemetery, where the body was laid to rest. Many friends, who were also in deep affliction but whose dead had not then recovered attended the funeral.
Pathetic scenes among the wives and other relatives of he doomed miners are without number. The grief of all is sincere and deep, and while some are hopelessly cast down, others live in hope. Among the latter is the wife of David Davis, an old Welshman, who is one of the victims. Her steadfast faith has never flagged, even when the aspect was blackest, and her calm demeanor has encouraged others stricken down with grief. Davis was an old Cornish miner and had been in dozens of disasters before. On one occasion he was entombed for nine days. His wife remembers that time, and she sits at her door patiently awaiting the home coming of one for whom, alas she will look in vain. She repeats to all visitors that her Davy will return, and no amount of reasoning turns this opinion.
David Hay was the father of an 11-year-old blind girl, who was studying in a Philadelphia asylum. One of the saddest sights about the mines was the coming home of this child yesterday. She had intended coming last Friday, but was detained. She was met at the station by her little brother and sister, and the awful news of her father’s death almost prostrated her. She was Hay’s favorite child, and he had lavished on her every comfort his slender means could afford.
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THE HILL FARM TOMB
Yields Up Its Dead After Nearly Two
Years of Searching
TWENTY-THREE BODIES FOUND
Death Came Quickly and Painlessly in the
Shape of Black Damp
THE GHASTLY SIGHTS SEEN IN THE PIT
By the Coroner’s Jury and Others Yesterday
Names of the Lost Men
MANY ANXIOUS AND more curious people will assemble at the ill- fated Hill Farm mine this morning to witness the removal of the bodies of the victims of the disaster of June 16th, 1890, the long and weary search for which ended yesterday in the recovery of all but six of the twenty-nine. The flat in which these bodies were found was reached late Wednesday afternoon. The air was horrible and no attempt was made to pursue the search beyond the first few bodies.
Article includes complete account of the recovery of victims. For complete text, see John X. Joy.
Diane Wolf Davis, 72, died Wednesday, September 5, 2007, in Jacksonville, Fla. She was born March 6, 1935, in Rockwood, Somerset County, Pa., to the late Irvin Wolf, Jr., and Mardelle Miller Wolf. Diane graduated in 1953 from Uniontown High School, Fayette County, Pa., attended Business Training College, in Pittsburgh, Pa. and worked as a Medical Lab Technician at Presbyterian Hospital, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Moving to Hartford, Ct., in 1961, she was employed by Newington children's Hospital. She subsequently moved to New London, Ct., where she owned and operated Snelling Employment Agency. She married Clifford A. Davis, in 1972. Diane moved to Jacksonville, Fla., in 1994, and was employed by and retired from Bank of America.
Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford A. Davis. She is survived by her sister, Drucilla Wolf Scekeres (Robert), of Sarasota, Fla.; and her brother, Irvin "Skip" Wolf, III, (Rosemarie), of Jacksonville, Fla.; stepsons, Glen Davis (Kathy) and Bruce Davis; along with nieces, nephews, and several grandchildren.
Interment will be at the Rockwood, Pa. IOOF Cemetery, on September 15, 2007, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northwest Florida Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Fl., 32257.
Clerk Of Courts
Fayette County Clerk of Courts Donald M. Davis died Saturday night in Uniontown Hospital after a lingering illness. He was 61. Mr. Davis served as county clerk of courts since last January when he assumed the office after defeating the incumbent, Joseph L. Vicites, in last year’s election. Mr. Davis was a state legislator in the 50th District from 1968 until just after assuming the clerk of courts position. He served as a state legislator for seven years when he decided to seek the county office. After his resignation last February, a special election was held to fill the vacant legislative seat for the remainder of Mr. Davis’ term which expires at the end of this year.
Born on June 16, 1915 in Fairchance, Mr. Davis was a lifelong resident of Georges Twp. He was educated in Georges Twp. Schools and graduated from Georges High School with the class of 1932. He was employed by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. for 10 years before serving with the U. S. Army in World War II. After World War II, Mr. Davis was involved in furniture store management for 20 years. His election to the state House of Representatives in 1968 marked his debut in the political arena. While a member of the state legislature, Mr. Davis served on the Local Government Committee and the Law and Justice Committee, where he played a prominent role in drafting the Death Penalty Bill. He was also chairman of the Subcommittee on Municipal Corporations and a member of a special task force which investigated the high cost of college tuition. In addition, Mr. Davis’ legislative activities included his membership on the House Agriculture and Dairy committee, Labor Relations Committee and the Mines and Mineral Committee. He was also a member of a special task force on school bus safety.
He was the son of the late Albert and Bessie Myers Davis and was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Uniontown. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Frances Hudock Davis; a daughter, Mrs. Marlene Juriga of Hopwood; a son, Donald Lionell Davis of Uniontown, R. D. 2; two granddaughters; the following brothers and sisters; Melbourne Davis of Uniontown, R. D. 2; Clarence Davis, Mrs. Lillian Firestone, Russell Davis, Mrs. Edna Knox and Mrs. Helen Cunningham, all of Fairchance. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Oscar and Kenneth.
Friends will be received in the Goldsboro Funeral Home, Fairchance today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where prayer services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday followed by additional services at 11 a.m. in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Uniontown, with Rev. Paul Payerchin officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park where military rites will be accorded by Fairchance VFW Post 7219. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
DAVIS, DONALD M. –Age 61 years of R. D. 2, Uniontown, Pa., died in the Uniontown Hospital, on Saturday, October 23, 1976 at 10:05 p.m. He was the son of the late Albert and Bessie Myers Davis. Surviving are his wife, Frances Hudock Davis; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Marlene) Juriga of Hopwood, Pa., a son, Donald Lionel Davis of R. D. 2, Uniontown; two granddaughters, Laura Juriga and Paula Juriga; the following brothers and sisters; Melbourne Davis of R. D. 2, Uniontown, Clarence Davis, Mrs. William (Lillian) Firestone, Russell Davis, Mrs. Edna Knox, and Mrs. James (Helen) Cunningham all of Fairchance. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Oscar and Kenneth. He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Uniontown, a veteran of World War II, U. S. Army, served in the House of Representatives for eight years and presently was serving as Fayette County’s Clerk of Courts. The family will receive friends in the James W. Goldsboro Funeral Home, Fairchance, today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and where prayer services will be held of Wednesday at 10 a.m. followed by additional services at 11 a.m. in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Payerchin officiating. Interment in Mountain View Memorial Park. Parish Prayers will be held Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Military Rites will be rendered at the graveside by the VFW Post 7219, Fairchance.
Donna Jeane VanSickle DAVIS (1935-2010)
Donna Jeane VanSickle Davis, 74, of Uniontown passed away peacefully Saturday, February 20, 2010 in the Uniontown Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 1, 1935 in Uniontown, daughter of the late Charles E. VanSickle and Judith Bartok VanSickle. She was the valedictorian of her 1953 Fairchance-Georges High School Class.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by two brothers, Edgar and Lawrence VanSickle. Surviving are her step mother, Betty VanSickle of Farmington and the following brothers and sisters: Charles W. VanSickle of Fairchance, Jerry VanSickle and wife, Thelma of Smithfield, Lucy David of Uniontown, Joyce Lake and husband, Daniel of The Villages, Fla., Clark "Sonny" VanSickle and wife, Shirley of Farmington, Nancy Hall and husband, William of W.Va., Rosemary Goodwin of Cardale, Wanda Sherry and husband, Charles "Doc" of Farmington, Myrtle Cole and husband, Frank of Uniontown, Andy VanSickle and wife, Carol of Uniontown, Phillip VanSickle and wife, Donna of New Salem, Mabel Wilson and husband, Robert of Farmington, Walter VanSickle of Chalk Hill, Brenda Braham and husband, Brian of W.Va., Edward VanSickle and wife, Marguerite of Allison and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
All services will be private and under the direction of the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood.
Edward W. Davis, 64, of Rices Landing, R.D. 1 (Dry Tavern), died at 2 am Friday, August 18, 1972, after a lingering illness. He was born October 9, 1907 at Arensberg, a son of Laura Glass Davis Connor of Detroit, Mi., and the late William Davis. His wife, Bertha Hiles Davis, survives. Mr. Davis was a retired mechanic and had worked for many years at Jefferson Texaco, and more recently for Ritz Sales and Service of Dry Tavern. He was a member of the Hewitt Presbyterian Church, Rices Landing. Surviving in addition to his mother and his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Barbara) Harrington of Duquesne and Mrs. Ronald (Darlene) Stoffa of Ronco; two sons, George E., of Carmichaels and James W., of McKeesport: six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Pearl Bailey of Mi., and three brothers, Clyde of Uniontown, Milford of Somerset and William of Pontiac, Mi. One son, Donald, and one brother, Charles preceded him in death.
Note from contributor: buried at Acklin Cemetery, Fayette Co., Pa.
Ellwood L. "Woody" Davis, age 68, of Grindstone, died Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia. Born on October 18, 1940, in Grindstone, Pennsylvania, he was the Son of Herbert Davis and Edith McCormick Davis. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and a Member and Past Commander of the American Legion Post 838. He was a Lifetime Member of the Brownsville Sportsmen's Club and a member of the Bridgeport Youngmen's Club.
He is survived by his Wife, Barbara Augustine Davis; Children: Ellwood L. Davis Jr., Erin A. Tellinghuisen and her husband Nathan, Elizabeth J. Davis; two Grandchildren: Cheyenne R. Parquet and John T. Taylor; two Brothers: Herbert Davis Jr. and Howard W. Davis; Sisters: Eleanor M. Solomon, Vernadine E. Davis and Sharon K. D'Aleo; also many Nieces and Nephews.
Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 134 Park Street, Brownsville, Pa., today from 6 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. where a Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, at 9:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass follows at 10 a.m. in The Historic Church of Saint Peter in Brownsville, Pa., with the Rev. Father James Petrovsky as Celebrant. Entombment will follow in Chapel of Peace Mausoleum, Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pennsylvania, with Full Military Rites accorded by American Legion Posts 838, 295 and 940. A Wake Service will be held in the Funeral Home today at 8:30 p.m.
Eunice Mae Schroyer DAVIS (1918-2005)
Eunice Mae Davis
Connellsville
Eunice Mae (Schroyer) Davis, 86, of Connellsville, Pa., passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at Mount St. Macrina Manor, Uniontown. She was born Aug. 26, 1918, in South Connellsville, a daughter of the late Leon D. Schroyer and Eliza B. Weaver Schroyer Beeghley. She was Protestant by faith. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a secretary for Albright United Methodist Church, South Connellsville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Ralph Davis (1976); a brother, Donald Schroyer; and a sister, Ruth (Schroyer) Francis. She is survived by her son, Roy G. Davis, and daughter-in-law, Denise, who were her primary caregivers as she resided with them for the last six years in Connellsville; a granddaughter, Nicole Dowden and husband, Jason, of Dunbar; a grandson, Chad Davis and girlfriend, Nicole Schmidt, of Connellsville; her brother, Samuel Beeghley and wife, Louise, of South Connellsville; and a sister, Judy Gallo, of Connellsville; also many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 N. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the hour of the funeral service, with the Rev. Robert Chambers officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville, Pa.
Eva Jean Minder DAVIS (1919-2003)
Eva Jean Minder Davis
Uniontown
Eva Jean Minder Davis, 84, of Schafers Corners, Uniontown, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2003, in LaFayette Manor. She was born Jan. 30, 1919, in Rockwood, a daughter of the late Charles O. and Nellie Brown Minder. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her husband Beryl Davis. Surviving are three children, Jimmie D. Davis of Fort Worth, Texas, and Uniontown, Michelle Hixson and husband David R. of Schafers Corners and Robin Davis and fiancé Gerald Bucy of Franklin, Tenn.; four grandchildren, James Davis of Rockville, Md., Shellie Cantrell and husband Randy of Fort Worth, Texas, Jeremy Hixson and wife Leslie of York Beach, Maine and Zachery Hixson of Schafers Corners who they call there beloved Dabu; one great-grandchild, Graydon Hixson; one sister, Margaret Glover and husband Harry of Ledyard, Conn., and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Davis was a member of Uniontown Church of Christ and was a graduate of Rockwood High School, Class of 1936. She attended Pittsburgh Art Institute and became an accomplished seamstress and artist.
There will be a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.
Everett D. Davis
Pittsburgh
Everett Dean Davis, 76, of Pittsburgh, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010, in Manor Care Nursing Home, Pittsburgh. He was born Feb. 28, 1934, in Connellsville, he was a son of the late Earl and Luella (Miller) Davis. Mr. Davis was formerly employed by J&L Steel Corp. and he was a veteran of the Army. He was a loving father and grandfather and is survived by his children, Lori Davis, Colleen Frey and her husband, Sean, and Larry Davis, all of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren, Samantha and Matthew Culp and Sara and Dana Frey; one brother, Wendell Davis, of the state of New Jersey; and one sister, Carol Yvonne Savage, of Youngstown, Ohio. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Sarah Evelyn (Whipkey) Davis. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., corner of Municipal Building Road and Route 711, Melcroft, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday. Interment will follow in the Normalville Cemetery.
Funeral services for the late F. M. Davis, aged 63, of Lakeland, Fla., will be held from the home of J. T. Sembower at 121 Grant street, on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be made in Oak Grove cemetery. Mr. Davis was a brother-in-law of Mr. Sembower and for many years was a resident of this city. He died from heart trouble.
Fay Audrey Riley DAVIS (1920-2012)
MOUNT PLEASANT
Fay Audrey (Riley) Davis
Fay Audrey (Riley) Davis, age 91, of Mount Pleasant, Pa., and formerly of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Thursday morning, August 23, 2012 in the Frick Hospital. She was born November 21, 1920 in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of Louis Riley and Charlotte (Wodzell) Riley. Fay was a retired Secretary with Eastern Michigan University for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wilbert Davis; and children, Wilbert J. Davis and Marjorie Laughery. She is survived by her children: Gwen Hodge of Mount Pleasant and Gary A. Davis and his wife Mary of Ann Arbor, Michigan; loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several loving nieces and nephews. Interment is private and will be held at a later date at Lafayette Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of the KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Ave., Uniontown, Pa.
Fern J. Davis, 83, of Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Perryopolis, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at 12:31 a.m. in her daughter's home. She was born May 2, 1919, in Mount Pleasant, a daughter of the late William and Mellie Beal Jones. Fern was a member of the First Baptist Church at the Mall, Lakeland, Fla. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Beverly) O'Brien of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Mrs. Sharon Spurlock of Lakeland, Fla.; three grandchildren, Mrs. Keith (Patricia) Knight of Lakeland, Fla., Mrs. Neal (Barbara) McGilvary of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Mrs. Dean (Jill) Fischer of Mulberry, Fla.; three great-grandchildren; a half brother, Robert Jones and wife Kathy of Augusta, Ga.; a stepsister, Mrs. John (Lois) Valari of Navarre, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends will be received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC., 106 E. Independence St., Perryopolis, Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday until 10 a.m., the hour of service, with Pastor Donald Bowser officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park.
Florence Silver DAVIS (1935-2005)
Florence Silver Davis, age 69, died on Friday, February 28, 2005, in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was born May 23, 1935, in Brownsville, Pa., the daughter of the now late Nathan Silver and Amelia Knina Silver. Florence was the beloved Wife of George R. Davis; beloved Mother of Dr. Nancy B. Davis and her husband, Dr. Ewan McPherson, of Ann Arbor, Michigan; the Sister of Sylvia S. Williams and her husband, Max J. Williams, of O'Hara Township, Pa.; and the Sister-in-law of Dr. Robert and Dr. Joan Davis and Harriet and Dr. Frank Friedman. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held in the RALPH SCHUGAR INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL, 5509 CENTRE AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232 (412-621-8282) on Monday, February 21, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Beth Shalom Cemetery. Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
DAVIS, FRANCES HUDOCK — Age 58 years, of Uniontown, R. D. 2, died Thursday, November 11, 1976, at 10:05 p.m.,following an extended illness. She is survived by two children: Mrs. Joseph (Marlene) Juriga of Hopwood; Donald Lionell Davis of Uniontown, R. D. 2; two granddaughters, Laura Juriga and Paula Juriga; the following brother and sisters; John Hudock of Elmwood Park, Ill., Mrs. Andrew (Martha) Molnar of Hopwood; Mrs. George (Alice) Ondrako of Temple City, Calif. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald M. Davis, October 23, 1976, and one brother, Frank Hudock, in March 1973. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Uniontown. The family will receive friends in the James W. Goldsboro Funeral Home, Fairchance, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where prayer service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. followed by additional services at 11 a.m. in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Uniontown, with Rev. Paul Payerchin officiating. Interment in Mountain View Memorial Park. Parish Prayer will be said at 7:30 Sunday evening in the Funeral Home.
Declaring, “If I can’t have you, nobody else will get you,” Frank Davis, aged 24 years, of Dawson, early yesterday fired four shots into the body of his sister-in-law, Edith Layton, aged 19 years, probably fatally wounding her and then turned his gun on himself, inflicting a wound in his right jaw. He then walked a quarter of a mil and hung himself to a tree limb. He was dead when cut down by his father, Henry Davis. The girl was removed to the Connellsville hospital, where she is not expected to recover.
The trouble started some time ago when the couple went to a dance. When Davis saw his sweetheart dancing with another fellow he is said to have become enraged. The girl is said to have left the vicinity the next morning and only returned to the home of her sisters, Mrs. Walter Davis, Sunday morning. Learning that Edith was at the Walter Davis home, Davis is said to have gone there where, following some works, he is claimed to have made his statement and opened fire. The bullets entered the girl’s chest and abdomen. As the girl fell to the ground, the young man turned his gun on himself and pulled trigger, the bullet entering his right jaw.
He then walked to the tree where he hung himself, using chain and rope. He was dead when his father, rushing to the scene, cut him down. The body was removed to the morgue of Undertaker Parkhill, of Dawson, where it was prepared for burial. Coroner S. A. Baltz and County Detective A. W. Bell were notified of the case late last night and immediately started an investigation.
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Frank Davis, 24 years old, of Dawson, is dead and Miss Edith Layton, 19 years old, of Lower Tyrone township, is in a serious condition at the Connellsville State Hospital as a result of an attempted murder and suicide on Sunday afternoon between 3 and 4 o’clock. Angered because of the attention another youth was paying to Miss Layton, his sweetheart for several years. Davis fired four bullets into her body and then turned the gun on himself, the bullet going through the right jaw. Davis walked about a quarter of a mile and hanged himself. The couple attended a dance at Florence Mines on Saturday night. The girl danced with another youth which enraged Davis, who, it is said, threatened to kill the young man if he did not leave her alone.
The shooting took place in the front yard of the home of Mrs. Walter Davis, sister of the girl, where she was visiting. He had proposed to the girl, it is said, and the Layton girl refused, whereupon he said that “If I can’t have you, nobody else can get you.” He fired the revolver. After the shooting, a search began to find the youth and his father, Henry Davis, found the body suspended from a tree. Mr. Davis cut it down and the remains were removed afterwards to the morgue of Undertaker W. H. Parkhill at Dawson where they were prepared for burial. The girl was taken to the hospital and reports today were that she was in a serious condition. Coroner S. A. Baltz and County Detective A. W. Bell of Uniontown are investigating the tragedy, which took place in Lower Tyrone township between St. James Park and the Quay School House. The girl lives between Dawson and Laurel Run. Two brothers of deceased are married to two Layton girls. The wounded girl is a daughter of James Layton.
Private funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock from the chapel of Funeral Director Parkhill with burial in Cochran Cemetery.
Frank (Jackie) Davis, aged 84 years, six months and 18 days, died at noon Wednesday, October 2, 1940, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mary Jeffries, of near Dearth in Menallen township. He was preceded in death by his wife and one daughter, Edna McAndrews. In addition to Mrs. Jeffries, he leaves four other daughters and four sons; Mrs. O. P. Stone, Uniontown; Mrs. J. H. Cunningham, Wildwood; Mrs. Earl Stone, Geneva, O.; Mrs. Isabelle Sullivan, Grindstone; Raymond, Pittsburgh; Charles, Large; Byron, Washington, Pa., and Albert, of Fort Bennington, Ga. He also is survived by 42 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Kate White, Jackson Center, and Anna Wyland, Washington. Funeral services in charge of G. Earl Podvia of Republic are incomplete.
Funeral rites for Frank (Jackie) Davis, aged 84, who died Wednesday, October 2, 1940, will be held at 1 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the residence of a daughter, Mrs. Mary Jeffries, near Dearth. Rec. R. P. Sharp will officiate and burial will be in Pleasant View cemetery, near Smock.
Frank Davis
Funeral Set
Wednesday
A retired lumber dealer, Frank W. Davis Sr., 79, of 425 National Pike West, died Sunday, July 16, 1961, in Uniontown Hospital. Mr. Davis was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He also was a 50-year member of Meyersdale Lodge 554, F & AM, and held membership in the Harrisburg Lodge of Perfection and Consistory, Henron Royal Arch Chapter 272 and Syria Temple Shrine. Preceded in death by his wife, Oma Mitchell Davis, June 20, 1960, he is survived by three sons, Joseph B., Uniontown; Frank W. Jr. and Harold M., Pittsburgh; six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, C. W. Davis, Somerset, and E. C. Davis, Salem. Va. The family will receive friends after 7 pm today and Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. in the Gleason Funeral Home, 114 E. Fayette St., where services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. G. C. Waldkoenig will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Fayette Lodge 228, F & AM, will conduct ritualistic services Tuesday night at 8 in the funeral home.
Frank E. Davis
Dunbar
Frank E. Davis, 83, of Dunbar, formerly of Connellsville died Wednesday May 14, 2008 in the Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa. He was born July 12, 1924 in Indian Head a son of the late Vernon E. and Elarie Boring Davis. Mr. Davis attended Connellsville High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during W.W. II. He was a retired crane operator at the General Motors Fisher Body Plant. He was a member of the Cochran Lodge #614 F&AM, the Consistory Valley of Pittsburgh, the Scottish Rite Valley, Uniontown Lodge of Perfection and the Syria Shrine. He was a life member of the VFW Post #21 of Connellsville and a member of the Fayette County Horse Owners Association. Mr. Davis was also a member of the Greenwood Untied Methodist Church, Connellsville. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Claude E. Davis and three sisters, Lois J. Glassburn, Pauline Gayle Newill and Ruth Ann Davis. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dolores A. Rogers Davis; three children, Connie Rae Davis of Eighty Four, Pa., Vicki E. Miller and her husband Randy of Connellsville and Frank E. Davis, II of Eighty Four, Pa.; three grandchildren, Frank Michael Davis, Joseph Thomas Davis and Ian J. Miller; one sister, Helen Branthoover and her husband Donald of Indian Head and three brothers, Jack Davis and his wife Louise of Scottdale, James R. Davis and his wife Elma of Bullskin Twp. and Vernon "Dick" Davis of Prittstown. Friends will be received from 2-4,7-9 P.M Saturday in the Brooks Funeral Home, Inc., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville where services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday with Rev. Patti Comini-Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 21, American Legion Post 301 and American Legion Post 762. the Cochran Lodge #614 F&AM will conduct a Memorial Service at 7:30 P.M. Saturday in the funeral home. To sign the guest registry please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com.
Gary L. Davis, 43, of Dunbar Township, Pa., died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005. He was born Feb. 13, 1962, in Connellsville, a son of Theodore Davis and the late Marcella P. (Soberdash) Davis in 2002. He was a member of St. Rita's Roman Catholic Church of Connellsville. Gary was a graduate of Connellsville High School Class of 1980, and was a 3-year letterman in football. Afterwards, he graduated from Point Park College with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed for over 21 years by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation where he recently worked as a project engineer. He enjoyed remolding, refurbishing cars and sports.
In addition to his father, he is survived by two children, William S. Davis of Melcroft and Amanda C. Davis of Perryopolis; a brother, Robert A. Davis of Connellsville; and paternal grandmother, Sylvia Davis of Perryopolis. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Theodore Davis and maternal grandparents, Andrew and Anna Soberdash; an uncle, Francis Adams;, and an aunt, Dolores Ford.
Friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 North Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, where a Blessing Service will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., in St. Rita's R.C. Church, Connellsville, with the Rev. Fr. Frank Lesniowski as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. John the Evangelist R.C. Cemetery, Brookvale, Fayette County, Pa. A Parish Wake Service will be held in the funeral home at a time to be announced.
Gaylyn Lee Davis, 48, of Roscoe, Washington County, Pa., died Friday, August 15, 2008, in the emergency room of Mon Valley Hospital, Washington County. She was born November 29, 1960, in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., a daughter of Mary Ellen Ryan Orloski, of Brownsville, and the late Michael Orloski.
In addition to her mother, Gaylyn is survived by her husband, Robert J. Davis; two daughters: Lorrie Rodrigues and husband, Joseph, of the state of California, and Krista Katchur, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a son, Glenn Miller; and a stepson, Josh Davis, both of Roscoe; a brother, Michael Orloski and wife, Debbie, of Mentor, Ohio; three sisters: Michelle Illar and husband, Dennis, of Malden, Washington County, Pa., Jamie Stringer and husband, Barry, of Daisytown, Washington County, Pa., and Renee Kolessar and husband, Tom, of Penncraft, Fayette County, Pa.; three grandchildren: Abaegale, Isac and Francesca; mother-in-law, Joanne Caruso Davis, of Roscoe; brother-in-law, Leroy Davis and wife, Jackie; two stepbrothers: Bill Marcolini and wife, Betty, and John Marcolini; and nieces, nephews and aunts and uncles. In addition to her father, Gaylyn was preceded in death by her stepfather, William Marcolini, maternal grandparents, Ed and Isabella Ryan, and paternal grandparents, Mike and Rose Orloski.
Private funeral services were held Monday, August 18, 2008, in the SCHROCK-HOGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC.
George M. DAVIS died in 1929. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(20)
George M. Davis, aged 70, died yesterday morning, July 16, at his home m Brownsville
following an illness of two years. Mr. Davis had been rallying in health for
the past few months and the family had been planning a birthday celebration in
his; honor vesterdav. His condition became suddenly worse late Saturday night
and resulted in his death a few hours later.
Mr. Davis had been a resident of Brownsville for the past fifteen years and was
a devoted member of j the Baptist church there for many years He was also well
known in this community.
He leaves his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Harvey Junk of North Charleroi. Mrs.
L. R Bittner, of Connellsvjlle and one sister. Mrs. Ella McCallister. of Manon,
Ind.
Funeral services vnll be held in the Baptist church, Brownsville, tomorrow afternoon
at 2 o'clock and interment following in Dawson, Pa.
(The Charleroi Mail - 6/17/1929)
George W. “Walkie” Davis, 64, of Portsmouth, Va., and formerly of Palmer, Pa., died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1995, in Maryview Hospital, Portsmouth, Va. He is survived by four sons, Anthony Davis of California state, Ronald Davis of Norfolk, Va., Mickey Davis of Portsmouth, Va., and Samuel Davis; a daughter, Georgia Davis of Maryland; and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Davis Skinner of Connellsville. The family will receive friends in the Bogan- Wolf Funeral Home, 715 Mill St., Bridgeville, today from 4 to 9 p.m. and Thursday until 1 p.m., the hour of service.
Hannah DAVIS died in 1933. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Hannah Davis, aged 87 years, a native of German township, died at 5:30 o'clock
Sunday afternoon, January 22, 1933, in the home of a son, P. E. Franks, of North
Charleroi. Death followed a prolonged illness. Besides Mr. Franks
she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Nora Hilliard, of Los Angeles, Cal., and
a brother, James A. Franks, of Uniontown.
Funeral services were held at the P. E. Franks residence Tuesday afternoon, January
24, 1933, with burial in Monongahela cemetery.
Mrs. Davis was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Franks.
(Genius - 1/31/1933)
Rev. Harold L. Davis, 58, pastor of the Harbor of Light Chapel, Inc., Uniontown, died suddenly at 9:30 this morning in his home at 375 Union St. Ext. Rev. Davis and his wife, Virginia, and their accompanist, Helen M. Stephenson, founded the Harbor of Light Radio Ministry over Radio Station WMBS in 1941. In 1946, this ministry was incorporated as a non-profit religious organization and ground was broken the same year for the chapel at 1 Evergreen Terrace. Under the leadership of Rev. Davis, the People’s United Church of the Harbor of Light Chapel, Inc. was formed and organized in October, 1948, to hand together the followers of his radio ministry who had no church and to fulfill the need of a New Testament Church in Uniontown. The radio program has been aired over WMBS daily since its founding by Rev. Davis in 1941.
He was born in Cecil, Pa. and educated at Cecil Twp. High School and the Western Pennsylvania Bible Institute and Seminary. He specialized in union campaigns in churches of all denominations, and his evangelistic party traveled throughout the nation before settling in Uniontown in 1941.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edna Lehman, of Bakersfield, Calif.; Mrs. Ruth Scheid, of Lock Haven, Pa.; and a brother, Rev. Samuel Davis, of Toledo, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Hansen Davis, in April 1969. Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of the Dearth Funeral Home, New Salem.
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The Rev. Harold L. Davis, 58, of Uniontown, pastor and founder of the Harbor of Light Chapel of Uniontown, died Friday morning in his home. He was born in Elizabeth, and attended Cecil Township High School. He entered the Western Pennsylvania School of the Bible in Pittsburgh, and later took special work at the United Presbyterian Seminary. He joined the First Baptist Church of Blairsville in 1930. He was ordained to the Christian ministry in August of that year and served his first communion in September. In 1938, he took a pastorate in Denver, Colo. There he met and married Virginia Hansen, who died last year. While traveling through Pennsylvania in 1940 and 1941, Rev. and Mrs. Davis and their accompanist, Helen Stephenson, made a successful visit to Scottdale, then decided to begin a gospel broadcast from Uniontown. In 1946 this ministry was incorporated as a non-profit religious organization, and ground was broken for the chapel. The People’s United Church of the Harbor of Light Chapel, Inc., was organized in October 1948 to bring together the followers of the radio ministry who had no church. The radio program has been aired daily over WMBS since its founding. Rev. Davis is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Edna Lehman of Bakersfield, Calif., and Mrs. Ruth Scheid of Lock Haven, and a brother, Rev. Samuel Davis of Toledo, Ohio.
Note from contirbutor: Burial in LaFayette Memorial Park
Davis Rites Completed
Funeral services will be held Monday for Hazel C. Davis, 65, of Uniontown R. D. 3, who died yesterday in Uniontown Hospital. She was a native of Shoaf and was a member of the Walnut Hill Methodist Church, Willing Workers Bible Class and German Grange 785. Survivors include her husband Clarence L. and six children, Robert S. and Clarence L. Jr., Uniontown R. D. 3; Thomas E., Perry, Ohio; Mrs. George (Mary Jean) Lorance, Oakhurst, N. J.; Harry N., Elizabeth Twp., and Mrs. Ray (Ruth) Riblett, Rapid City, S. D.; 18 grandchildren; a brother and two sisters. Friends will be received in the Ferguson Funeral Home until 2 p.m. Monday, the hour of service with the Rev. Jack Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Funeral services were held Monday, in the Jefferson Presbyterian church, Greene county, for Mrs. Helen Brooke Davis, 77, who died at her home there Saturday, February 1, 1930. Burial was in the church cemetery. She is survived by one son, Milton of Jefferson and four daughters; Mrs. William Horner and Mrs. Harry Gass, both of Clarksville and Mrs. Albert Titus of Carmichaels. One brother, Elmer Brooks, Saratoga, Fla., also survives.
April 4, 1891, at Lock No. Four, Henry Davis, colored, aged 40 years. Funeral Monday, April 6. Interment in Monongahela cemetery.
Meadville, Pa., March 9—Capt. Hiram Davis, age 64, is dead at his home in Seagertown. He was captain of C. B, 13th Pennsylvania Volunteers, in the Civil war and was American consul at Collingwood, Ont., under Cleveland’s first administration.
Homer C. Davis, age 82, of Connellsville, Pa., died Friday, April 22, 2005, in Sunshine Estates, Connellsville. He was born January 19, 1923, in Uniontown, Pa., the only child of Homer C. Davis and Belle C. (Clelland) Davis. Homer graduated from Connellsville High School Class of 1940. He was a veteran of World War II. During the war he served with the United States Army Air Corps as an airplane armorer. Afterwards he enlisted with the United States Air Force and was Honorably Discharged in 1953. Prior to his retirement he was employed for many years as a Laboratory Technician by the Bradley Paint Company in Connellsville. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Connellsville and the V. F. W. Post 21.
Homer was the last surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death by his father in 1944 and his mother in 1986. He is survived by three cousins: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lucius of Lancaster, Pa., Joanne Kitchen of Medina, Ohio, and Barbara Fisher and her husband, James, of Florida; and a good friend, Guy Snyder of Connellsville, Pa.
Friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 North Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, Pa., on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, April 26, from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., the hour of the Funeral Service with the Rev. David Bell officiating. Interment will follow in Hill Grove Cemetery, Connellsville. Full Military Rites will be accorded at the funeral home by V. F. W. Post 21 and the American Legion posts 301 and 762.
Mrs. Ida Davis, aged 69 years, died at her home, 6260 Phillips avenue, Pittsburgh. She is survived by Mrs. Harry Cohen, Mrs. Abe Caplan, Mrs. Max Pearlman, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Henry Pearlman of Donora; Mrs. Morris J. Snyder of Morgantown; Evelyn Dunn, and Harry Dunn of Pittsburgh, and Nate Dunn of Uniontown and Samuel Dunn of Donora. The following grandchildren, Madelyn and Alfred Cohen, Mrs. Samuel Grossman Mrs. Jack Goldstein, Ruth and Ira Pearlman, Helen, Arthur and Edward Snyder, and Irving Caplan and one great grandchild, Irene Grossman also survive.
Ida Mae Davis, 71, of Point Marion, Pa., died Monday, Oct. 6, 2003, at the home of her daughter in Bobtown, Pa., following a courageous battle with cancer. A homemaker, who had previously worked at Morgan Shirt Factor and Davis-Lynch Glass Factory, both in Morgantown, she loved tending to her garden and flowers. Surviving are her children and their spouses, Sharon and Dennis Vasquez of Washington, Pa., Pat Davis and her husband, Mark Adams of Tucker, Ga., Melvin Davis of Uniontown, Michael and Karen Davis of Point Marion and Debbie and Frank Danko of Bobtown; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Carl Long and his wife, Thelma of Masontown, W.Va.; and a half-sister, Rosie Dalton and her husband, Vernon of Morgantown.
Friends will be received in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., and Thursday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. R. Scott Teets officiating. Interment follows in Evergreen Memorial Park, Point Marion.
Irene Davis, 93, of Clarksville died Wednesday, April 5, 1995, in the Franklin Care Center, Waynesburg. Surviving are one daughter, Bobette Hutchinson of Clarksville; one brother, Thomas Davis of Libertyville, Ill.; three grandchildren; one brother, Pete Sylvester of Detroit, Mich., and two sisters, Viana Onusko of Bentleyville and Catherine Wally of Patterson, N.J. Friends will be received in the Greenlee Funeral Home, Fredericktown Hill, Fredericktown, today from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Mrs. Isabelle Davis, 66, died in the Uniontown Hospital, Wednesday, December 28, 1932. Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, Jackson, and three sons, Stanley and Melvin both of Oliver No. 3 and Theodore of Wellsburg. The deceased also leaves two sisters: Mrs. Sprouts, Lemont Furnace, and Mrs. George Bumry, of Cleveland, Ohio. The funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock, in the John Wesley A. M. E. church with Rev. Daniel Hayes officiating. Burial will be in the Clearview cemetery.
Mrs. J. F. Davis, 22, died, Thursday, March 27, 1930, at the home in Ontario street, Point Marion. Death was sudden. Mrs. Davis enjoyed her customary good health until stricken with a severe headache in the morning which steadily grew worse until she succumbed about 10 p.m. Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Mary Alice and Virginia Lucille, together with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert L. Rohrbough of Buckhannon, W. Va.,; two brothers, Harold of Lost Creek, W. Va., and Earl of Buckhannon, W. Va., and a sister, Mrs. Agnes Werner of Grafton, W. Va. The body was removed to the home of Mr. Davis’ mother, Mrs. Dora M. Davis, 138 Mulberry street, Weston, W. Va., where services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Marphela cemetery, there.
Friends of Jacob Davis, of the Fair store, will be glad to learn that he was slightly improved yesterday. Mr. Davis has been in a critical condition since his operation and although improved is not yet out of danger.
Friends of Jacob Davis, of Fayette street, will be glad to learn that he continues to show improvement. Mr. Davis is convalescing from a recent operation at the Uniontown hospital.
Jacob Davis, who has been in the Uniontown hospital for the past four weeks suffering from diabetes and complications developing from a carbuncle, was in a critical condition last night. Some alight improvement was noticed at 1:30 this morning over his condition earlier in the night.
Mrs. Harry Molans, of Atlantic City, is in Uniontown being called here by the death of Jacob Davis, who died Tuesday evening following a brief illness.
Mrs. Max Lichtenstein, of Woodlawn, Pa., is here to spend a few day. Mrs. Lichtenstein was called here by the death of Jacob Davis.
Announcement is made that approximately 50 local merchants will close their establishments between the hours of 2 and 3:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon during the hour of the funeral for the late Jacob Davis, who for the past 35 years has been a prominent merchant of this city, and who passed away at the Uniontown hospital, Tuesday evening, March 3, 1925, following a short illness. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock from the home of Jacob H. Auslander with the rabbi Harry Stern, Of Temple Israel, in charge. Interment will take place in the Jewish cemetery at Hopwood.
Funeral services for the late Jacob Davis will be held at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Auslander, Country Club Boulevard. Interment will be in the cemetery in Hopwood. Honorary pallbearers will be Isaac Silverman, Joseph RosenBaum, Samuel Stern, Max Levine, Nathan Kauffman and Maurice Mosesson. The active pallbearers will be I. L. Kobacker, G. M. Silverman, M. Bernson, Simon Friedman and Isadore Frank. Rabbi Harry A. Stern, of Temple Israel, will conduct the services.
James Davis, 82 years old, died last evening at his home at Tippecanoe following an illness of complication of diseases.
The Rev. R. E. Cairns, pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church, assisted by Rev. J. B. Kern, officiated at the funeral of James Davis, who died Friday morning of typhoid fever at his home on East Fairview avenue. The funeral took place from the residence at 1 o’clock and was followed by services at Mr. Olive Church. It was one of the largest funerals here for some time. Members of the B. of L. F. & E. of which Mr. Davis was a member, attended in a body, and conducted services at the grave. The music, beautiful and impressive, was led by A. L. Seaman, Miss Mary Parkhill, and Miss Blanche Goodwin, of the Methodist Protestant Church choir, assisted by the pastor. Floral tributes were numerous and handsome. Pallbearers were W. Sheering, C. W. McNeal. J. Ridgeway, C. Grimm, C. Ramage and T. Mayer, members of the order.
Mrs. James Davis, widow of Baltimore & Ohio Fireman Davis, who died last Friday of typhoid fever, and family desire to thank their many kind friends who aided and comforted them during the illness and death of Mr. Davis. Especially do they wish to thank the singers, the members of the B. of L. F. & E., and those who sent floral tributes.
James Davis, 68, of Fayette County Health Center, Uniontown, formerly of Bentlyville, died at 8:30 PM Wednesday, Jan.26, 1994, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born July 20, 1925, in Bentleyville, he was a son of George Davis, Sr. and Rena Solomon Davis. He was a member of St. Michael's Antiochian Orthodox Church in Monessen.
Surviving are two brothers, George Davis Jr. of Deerfield Beach, Fla., and John "Chubby" Davis of Bentleyville; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Marinese of Redford, Mich., and Mrs. John C. "Romaine S." Karnack of Bentleyville; one niece and two nephews; and a great-niece.
Friends of James Davis, of Uniontown, formerly of Bentleyville, who died Wed., Jan. 26, 1994, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 PM Friday in the Kenneth V. Thompson Funeral Home, 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, where services will be held at 11 AM Saturday, Jan. 29, with the Rev. George Alberts officiating. Interment in Monongahela Cemetery. Trisagion services will be held at 8 PM Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Michael Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1201 Patton Avenue, Monessen 15062.
James D. Davis, Sr., age 75, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010 in the Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born February 15, 1934, in Oliphant, Pa., to the late Stanley Davis, Sr. and Mary Mizich. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Madeline Davis Franklin and brothers, Jack Davis, Stanley Davis, Jr. and Lawrence Davis. Mr. Davis worked at the Duquesne Steel Works and served in the U.S. Army with 82nd Airborne unit.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Freelon Poole Davis; his sons: Edward Davis of Washington, D.C., Jerry Davis of Atlanta, Ga. and James D. Davis, Jr. of Uniontown, Pa.; his siblings: Mary Ellen Fields, Fairchance, Pa., Shirley Lewis (Bill) of Edenborn, Pa, Robert Davis of Leisenring, Pa., Harold Davis of Uniontown, Pa. and Andy Davis of Uniontown; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Friends will be received at the CITY CHAPEL CHURCH, 254 E. Main St., from 12 to 2 p.m., the hour of service with the Pastor Leonard Kirby officiating. Interment will follow immediately after in the Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the LANTZ FUNERAL HOME, 297 E. Main St., Uniontown, Pa.
DAVIS, JAMES F. "JIM DAD", 68, Low Hill, died suddenly, May 14, 1965 in Beallsville. He was born Feb. 13, 1897, the son of Mrs. Ella Sarver Davis, Low Hill and the late Willliam Davis. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of the Vestaburg Local 562 UMWA. In addition to his mother, he leaves his wife, Mrs. Silcia Christoper Davis; and a son, William E. "Skip" Davis. Burial in LaFayette under the direction of the Ross Funeral Home.
James W. Davis, 55, of 132 Schroyers Lane, Carmichaels, Pa., died Saturday, April 13, 1996, at home. He was born November 5, 1940, in Adah, Pa., son of Edward W. and Bertha Hiles Davis. He was Presbyterian by faith, a graduate of Jefferson-Morgan High School Class of 1958, retired steel worker from U.S. Steel’s National Works at McKeesport, Pa., later worked for a while at McDonald’s in Waynesburg, and a member of United Steel Workers of America. He is survived by three children, James William Davis of Westland, Mich., Melissa Davis and Melanie Anne Carter both of McKeesport, four grandchildren, James William Davis Jr., William Charles Carter Jr., Sara Emely Main, and Dylan James Main, a brother, George E. Davis of Carmichaels, and sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Barbara) Herrington of Elizabeth, Pa., and Mrs. Ronald (Darlene) Stoffa of Carmichaels. His parents and a brother, Donald Davis, preceded him in death. The family will receive friends at the BEHM FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 188, Jefferson, Pa., on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. A Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, April 17, at 11 a.m. in Greene Valley Presbyterian Church, Carmichaels, with Rev. Harold O. Kelley officiating. Interment will follow in Acklin Cemetery, Brownsville, Pa.
James W. Davis, Sr. of Lakehurst, N.J. died Thursday April 1, 2010 at home. Born in Uniontown, Pa., he lived in Lakehurst for 45 years. He was a Retired ADR2, U.S. Navy serving during Korea and Vietnam from 1953 to 1974. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association Branch No. 124 and the VFW Post No. 10061, Lakehurst and the American Legion Post No. 129, Toms River.
He is predeceased by his wife Joan L Davis, 2005. Surviving are his son, James W. Davis, Jr. and wife Claudia; daughter Donna Applegate of Lakehurst; three grandchildren: CPO Jeremy R. Davis and wife Jennifer of Groten Conn., Kevin R. Davis of Lakewood and Matthew J Applegate of Lakehurst and two great grandchildren: Brittany and Caitlyn Davis. Also surviving are Sister-in-law Rita Lindsay, Berlin, Pa. and sisters: Polly McGee, Sue Cromwell, Linda LaClair, Beverly Livingston all in Uniontown, Pa. and one sister June Brown in Va.
Funeral services were held in New Jersey on Wednesday, April 7. Interment was in Brigadier Gen Wm C. Doyle NJ Veteran's Cemetery, Taneytown, N. J. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or Grace Hospice C/O Novy & Associates 2915 Ridgeway Rd Manchester, NJ 08759.
Janet I. Haggerty Greenawalt DAVIS (1942-2005)
Janet I. Haggerty Davis, 63, of Connellsville, R.D.2, passed away Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at her home while comforted by her loving family. She was born Jan. 24, 1942, in Connellsville, a daughter of Helen Meckes Haggerty Jones of Connellsville, and the late Roger Haggerty. She was a member of St. John's Trinity Lutheran Church. Janet was employed as an accountant for Super Value Food Retailers for 20 years. Janet loved socializing with people and enjoyed the sport of bowling. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Wade R. Greenawalt of Acme, and his companion Valerie Schonbachler; four daughters, Dawn G. Greenawalt Alonzo and husband Manuel P., III of Cleveland, Texas, Lynn R. Greenawalt Hazel of Willis, Texas, Janet E. Stanko of Trinity, Texas, and Samantha A. Stanko Maddas of Connellsville; 11 grandchildren; a brother, Ronald Haggerty and wife Barbara of Connellsville; three sisters, Helen Ann Gallo and husband, Denny, of Connellsville, Mary A. (Cookie) Younkin and husband Tom of Connellsville and Susan Thompson and husband Donald of Connellsville, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, Janet was predeceased by her first husband, Wayne Greenawalt, in 1966 and second husband Gary "Smokey" Davis in 1998.
Family and friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday until 11 a.m., the hour of service with Pastor Philip S. Ramstad officiating. Interment will follow in Greenridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Janet I. Haggerty Davis.
Mrs. Harry Davis of Detroit, Mich., a former well known resident of Connellsville, died Thursday afternoon at 12:45 o’clock in a Detroit hospital following an operation. Prior to her marriage Mrs. Davis was Miss Jennie Stetson, her mother, Mrs. Lydia Stetson of Connellsville, dying a few years ago in a Pittsburgh hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Davis resided in Connellsville for a number of years, going from here to Detroit. The deceased had many friends here and was respected and esteemed by all with whom she cam in contact. Her death came as a great shock to her Connellsville relatives and friends. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons, William, 21 years old, and Frank, 18 years old; one sister, Mrs. Grace Eiter, Philadelphia, and one brother, William Stetson, New York City, who were at Mrs. Davis’ bedside when death came.
Jimmie D. Davis
Uniontown
Jimmie Dale Davis, 68, of Uniontown, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010. He was born April 18, 1941, in Confluence, a son of Berl and E. Jean Minder Davis. He grew up in Connellsville and graduated from Connellsville Joint High School in 1959. He attended West Virginia University and graduated with degrees in Mathematics and Physics. In 1969, Jim began working for the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. He developed and wrote software for redefining the Federal Food Stamp Program. In 1975, he developed and wrote the first program for the WIC Program. He retired in 1992 and moved to New Orleans, La., where he was the head of technology for the Louisiana State system for the school lunch program and commodity programs. He retired in 1999 and moved back to Pennsylvania. Surviving are his two children, James A. Davis, of Baltimore, Md., and Shellie Cantrell and husband, Randy, of Uniontown; one grandson, Tristan Cantrell; two sisters, Michelle Hixson and husband, David R., of Uniontown, and Robin Bucy and husband, Berald, of Franklin, Tenn.; two nephews, Jeremy Hixson and wife, Leslie, of Maine, and Zachary Hixson and fiancee, Kara Frazee, of Uniontown; great-nephew and niece, Graydon and Calyn Hixson, of Maine; his former wives, Loretta Geary, of Uniontown, and Michele Mahood, of California; and many, many friends including Gerry Kroshus, of Iowa, Paul McManus, of Charleroi, and Holbert Jordan, of Uniontown. Jimmy passed away from complication resulting from ALS. There will be no public viewing. Funeral arrangements by the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood. Memorial donations may be made in Jim's name to ALS Association, 416 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15209. We loved him so much and will forever be in our hearts.
Joan L. Schweinzfeir DAVIS ( -2005)
Joan L. Schweinzfeir Davis, 69, of Lakehurst, N.J., died Saturday, December 10, 2005, in her home. She was born in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa. and she lived there and in New Foundland, N.J. before moving to Lakehurst in 1964. She was a member of the Lakehurst United Methodist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary, Fleet Reserve, Post 124, Lakehurst, N.J. She is predeceased by her parents, R.C., Sr. and Helen Zaring, a brother, R.C. "Butch" Zaring Jr., who died in 1979. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, James W. Davis, Sr.; a son and daughter-in-law, James W., Jr. and Claudia Davis of Lakehurst; and a daughter, Donna Davis Applegate, also of Lakehurst. Also surviving is her sister and brother-in-law, Rita and William Lindsay of Somerset, Somerset County, Pa.; three grandsons: C.P.O. Jeremy R. Davis and wife, Jennifer, Kevin R. Davis and Matthew J. Applegate; two great-granddaughters, Brittany and Caitlyn Davis; three nephews and one niece.
Visitation will be held in OLIVERIE FUNERAL HOME, 2925 RIDGEWAY ROAD, MANCHESTER, N.J. 08759-4713, on Monday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, in the Chapel at the BRIGADIER GENERAL WILLIAM C. DOYLE VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY, ARNEYTOWN, N.J. with burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes all memorial donations to be made in her name to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, N.Y. 10122. Directions may be obtained and your condolences may be sent online at: www.oliveriefuneralhome.com.
John Davis fell 385 feet down Edna shaft near Greensburg Friday and was instantly killed.
At Inquest Over Mine Accident In Greensburg Tuesday Evening
GREENSBURG, Aug. 29 — Mine Inspector Fletcher Cunningham was a principal witness at an inquest here in Coshey’s morgue last night on the death of John Davis, who fell down a deep shaft at Edna No. 2 mines. Davis had been in the mine working, and had just been lifted to the top. There were safety gates at the opening, and it seemed impossible for Davis to have fallen accidentally. His cap and dinner bucket were found a considerable distance from the shaft. A verdict of accidental death was returned. It is hinted that Davis may have committed suicide. The shaft is over 375 feet deep and Davis fell clear to the bottom.
Complication of Diseases Fatal For West Side Man
John Davis, aged 53 years, died this morning at the residence of his son-in-law, John M. Stimmell of South Seventh street, West Side. Complication of diseases was the cause of his death. Deceased was a son of Thomas and Martha Cochran Davis and was born in England. His wife died some time ago. He had been ill for some time and his death was not unexpected. No arrangements have been made for the time of the funeral. Rev. R. C. Wolf, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church will officiate. Interment in Cochran cemetery.
John C. Davis, aged 76 years, a prominent resident of Springfield township, died Wednesday morning of pneumonia, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Hilder, at Mill Run. For 15 years Mr. Davis was in the undertaking business in Springfield township, but for the past ten years has been retired. Mr. Davis was an uncle of John B. Davis, the local feed dealer, and a brother of the late Solomon Davis, of Connellsville. For the past three years he has resided with his son, Walter Davis, at Vanderbilt. The funeral took place this afternoon at Mill Run. In addition to the children named, Mr. Davis is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alice Jackson, at Mill Run.
John J. Davis, aged 17 years, died at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Mary A. Dunn at Fairchance, Sunday evening at 6:30. He had long been ill of tuberculoses. Two brothers and two sisters, Arthur, Charles, Anna and Ruth survive. His parents, John and Emily Dunn Davis are both deceased. The funeral took place this morning at 10 o’clock with interment at Smithfield.
Funeral services will be held over the remains of the late John J. Davis this evening at 8 o’clock from the residence of his son-in-law, J. R. Davidson on East Green street. The body will be shipped to Brady’s Bend, Pa., for interment tomorrow morning on the early P. R. R. train by Funeral Director C. C. Mitchell.
John J. Davis, 83 years old, mine inspector for the Oliver & Snyder Steel Company at Oliver No. 1 for 15 years, died yesterday morning at his home at Oliver No. 1 following an illness of 13 years. Mr. Davis was born in South Wales and came to this country in 1859, settling in Youngstown, O. He came to Oliver 23 years ago as a mine inspector at that place, serving in that capacity until he was compelled to give up his work on account of asthma. Mr. Davis was an expert in the manufacture of coke. He is survived by his widow and two sons. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the family residence.
John R. Davis, aged 63 years, five months and 11 days, at the home of his sister, Mrs. John E. Morgan, of Allison, Friday evening, May 29, 1925, at 7:15 o’clock. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Morgan home with the Rev. E. A. Hodil officiating. Interment was in Park Place cemetery this city. In addition to Mrs. Morgan, deceased is survived by a brother, Thomas R. Davis, of Denbe, Washington county, and another sister, Mrs. John McCain of Uniontown.
John 'Bubby' Richard DAVIS (1921-2009)
John "Bubby" Richard Davis passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, surrounded by his daughter and his close friends. John "Bubby" enjoyed his life. His high school yearbook inscription said "If smiles could be measured, John's would measure miles" and that smile continued throughout his life. John was born on August 23, 1921 and resided in Everson, Fayette County, Pa., until his marriage to his late wife Genevieve "Genny" Fields Davis, when he moved to Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa. He was the son of the late Omar and Annie Davis.
He is predeceased by the following siblings and their spouses; Bill and Vern Davis, Homer "Brud" and Garnet Davis, George "Whodo" and Mary Davis, Harry and Audra Jean Davis, Arnold "Runk" and Pheobe Davis, and Mary Ann and John Leonard.
He is survived by his sister and her husband, Gloria and Emett Casey, of Sacramento, California.
John graduated from Scottdale High School, in Westmoreland County, Pa., in 1939. He was a World War II Veteran, who served in the European Theatre. He worked for over 40 years at Walworth Valve. Upon his retirement, he began driving van for the ARC Fayette, where he was employed for 13 years. He loved driving the van with "the kids". After retiring from van driver he continued volunteer work at ARC going with the individuals on Meals on Wheels. He received Volunteer of the Year from the Fayette County MH/MR Program office. His love of animals was well known. John always had a pet.
John had a deep abiding belief in God. He was raised in the Brethren Church. He attended Third Presbyterian Church, in Uniontown, throughout most of his adult life, where he was a member of the John Knox Sunday School Class. In later life, he would attend Trinity if able, with his daughter. Bubby loved to laugh, socialize, and smile, but most of all, he loved his daughter, Nancy Davis, of Uniontown, who returned his love. He spent his leisure time arguing politics, watching Walker and truly enjoyed all sports, especially college basketball, with Pitt being his favorite. He would constantly argue with the referees when watching football on tv.
He is survived by his daughter, Nancy. He is also survived by special friends/caregivers, Bobbie "Dolly" Malcom, Debbie Collins, Shawnee Slaboda, Jen Liptock, Shelly Mosley and Shari Facchine. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. His best friends Eddie, Daizy Mae, and Runk will miss him very much. John has two honorary granddaughters, Diana Malcolm and Amber (Glodzis).
A very special thank you to Team 3 at Albert Gallatin, his direct care nurse, Gina, Marty, and Sandy. Thanks to Dr. McMonagle, Dr. Calabrese, Dr. Presson, and Dr. Ahmand's office staff for the respect and patience that was always given.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, where friends will be received today (Friday) from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.. Visitation will continue on Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 10 until 11 a.m., followed by a service celebrating John's life, with the Rev. Michael I. Orsted, officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, in Uniontown.
Word has been received of the death in Edgewood Monday afternoon, November 26, 1928, of John T. Davis, father of T. J. Davis of Lawn avenue, this city. Pneumonia was given as the cause of death. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. David T. Bouldin, a daughter, in Irwin. Funeral arrangements are to be announced later.
John Thomas Davis, aged 61 years, died at his home at Royal Tuesday morning, May 8, 1928, at 3 o’clock following an illness lasting about a week. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna Davis, and the following children: Donald, Edward, Robert and Ida Davis at home, Mrs. William Tansky of Uniontown, Mrs. William Vernon of Crueible, Mrs. Frank Thomas of Clarksville, Mrs. Edward L. Kerr of Connellsville, and Mrs. Louis Arensburg of Brownsville. Two sisters, Mrs. Rose Stimmell of Connellsville and Mrs. Alice Riggen of Smock, and a brother, Gorge Davis of Uniontown also survive. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the Pleasant View church followed by burial in the church cemetery.
John W. Davis, 66, of West Leisenring, Fayette County, Pa., passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. John was born November 18, 1941, the son of the late Herbert and Nellie Davis. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Floyd, Jerry, Dwayne, Earl, and sisters, Stella and Lolly. He retired after driving truck 22 years for Aero Trucking. He was a member of West Leisenring Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder for many years. John was a Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, having served with the United States Army.
He is survived by Zelda Allman Davis, his loving wife of 43 years; daughters: Dorane June McGregor and husband, Glenn, of West Leisenring, Pa., and Jackie Marie Albako, of Bobtown, Greene County, Pa.; his grandchildren: Joshua, who was like his own son, Albert, II, Brittany, Stacie, Robert, Dexter, and Bryant; his best buddy; great-granddaughter, Julie Anna Page, and several adopted grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. John is also survived by brothers: Richard, Bobby, Junior, Donnie, Dwight, and sister, Janie.
Special thanks to the nurses of the Hospice Group.
Friends will be received in the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville Street, Dunbar, Fayette County, Pa., Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 5 to 9 p.m., Sunday, April 20, 2008 from noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and Monday, April 21, 2008 until 10 a.m., the hour of service, with Pastor Aleda Menchyk, officiating. Interment will be held in Laurel Hill Cemetery, in Dunbar Township, Fayette County, Pa.
Joseph Davis Sr., 81, a longtime resident of the community of Everson, died unexpectedly late Friday evening, Feb. 13, 2004, in Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant. He was born in Mt. Pleasant, Oct. 5, 1922, a son of the late Carmen and Cora Gregoria Davis. Joe was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church, Everson, and also a member of the East Huntingdon Sportsman’s Club. He was a retired crane operator for Duraloy Blaw-Knox Corp. of Scottdale with 30 years service. Joe was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army with the 337th Engineers Combat Battalion. He was engaged in the battles of Tunisian, Rome Arno, P.O. Valley, Naples Foggia and North Appenines. He was the recipient of the European African Middle Eastern Medals with five Battle Stars and the Good Conduct Medal.
Joe’s memories will forever be held in the hearts of his family, his wife of 57 years, Emily Ruth Stepanic Davis, whom he married July 28, 1946; his two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph Davis Jr. and his wife, Rose M., of Scottdale and Frank Vincent Davis and his wife, Marsha, of McKeesport; his five grandchildren, Amy Jo Johnson, Crystal Davis and Matthew Davis, Michelle Schonbachler and Douglas Davis; his four great-grandchildren, Damiyan, Ryan, Allie and Randall Joseph; his brothers and sisters, Frank Davis of Scottdale, Jennie Donato of Seaside, Calif., Sally Thomas of Mt. Pleasant and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by three sisters, Catherine Marino, Mary Ellen DeMichele, Josephine C. Rich on May 14, 2003, and three brothers in infancy.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the donor’s favorite charity in memory of Joseph Davis, Sr. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the FRANK KAPR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 417 W. Pittsburgh St., Scottdale, and will release the date and time of the Memorial Service at a later date this week.
Joseph H. Davis, aged 82 years, 8 months and 4 days, died suddenly Monday afternoon, February 27, 1922, at 4:20 o’clock, following a stroke of paralysis, at his home in Brownsville. Funeral announcement will be made later.
Joseph Norman DAVIS (1924-2008)
Joseph N. Davis, businessman and educator, known to his friends and family as Norman, died on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at his home in Republic, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. He was born on August 11, 1924, in Masontown, Fayette County, Pa. He was the youngest child of Labebe Barber Davis, of Abdilly, Lebanon, and Sam Davis (Sardou Dayoob), of Bar sheen, Syria. Norman (Naymen) was educated in the Masontown school district, where he excelled in academics and athletics, especially baseball and football, under the tutelage of the legendary coach, Gene Franks. After graduation Norman, like so many of his Greatest Generation, joined the military and was ultimately stationed with the 8th Army in England, serving in the Army Air Corps. He flew 35 B-17 combat missions as a waist gunner. He seldom spoke of the war, but his discharge record reveals four crash landings and one parachute jump over German occupied France, after his plane was shot down. His World War II military service was, despite his protestations to the contrary, heroic, and he was awarded numerous medals and honors including the Purple Heart. When the war ended, Norman, under the GI Bill, attended and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, Pa. As a Pitt Panther, he played center field on the baseball team, tailback on the football team, and studied history. After graduation he taught and coached football, where his teams at both Dunbar in Fayette County, Pa., and California, Washington County, Pa., were known for their toughness and innovative quick-strike offensives. He later founded SDS Construction Company with his brothers-in-law, Dan and Jim Solomon. He also owned and operated the successor to SDS, Cardale Construction. Norman also partnered with his friend, the late Joe Williams, in numerous successful business ventures. Norman served for many terms on the Brownsville Area School District Board of Education, in Fayette County, Pa., and for many years was Board President. He also served proudly on the Fayette County Welfare Board and the Uniontown Area Vocational-Technical School Board. His success in business, education, public service and politics paled in comparison to the success of his long and wonderful marriage to Thelma L. Solomon.
Thelma preceded her husband in death on January 27, 2002. Norman and Thelma have two sons: James T. Davis, Esq., who is married to Martha Russin Davis, and Samuel J. Davis, Esq., who is married to Regina Doorley Davis. Also surviving their Grandfather ("Jidu") are grandchildren: Cara Davis, Esq., and her husband, Brian Teslovich, Esq., of Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, Pa., Courtney A. Davis, of New York City, Jeremy J. Davis, Esq., and his wife, Penny Kezmarsky Davis, of Republic, Pa., Meredith Davis, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., Adina Davis, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Jacob J. Davis, of Brownsville, Pa., and Kalie Davis, of Brownsville, Pa. Norman also loved dearly his three great-grandchildren, Hanna, Eli, and Aliya.
In addition to his loving wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Frances, Annie, Mary, Sarah, Margaret, and Edna, and his brother, Louis. Funeral arrangements are being made by family friend Clark Dearth through the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Fayette County, Pa. Visitation will be held today from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m., and tomorrow (Tuesday, May 20) from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. The Funeral Divine Liturgy follows at 10 a.m., celebrated by Rev. Father Joseph David, at Saint George Maronite Catholic Church, Lebanon Terrace, Uniontown, Pa. Burial, with Military Rites, will be at Lafayette Cemetery, Route 40 East, Brier Hill, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Thelma L. Solomon Davis Charitable Fund administered by the Community Foundation of Fayette County, Uniontown, Pa., 15401
Josephine C. Black DAVIS (1925-2004)
Josephine C. Black Davis, 79, of 116 South Hills Terrace, Brownsville, died at home on Sunday, July 18, 2004, at 11:30. She was born January 29, 1925, the daughter of the late Lewis F. Black and Hattie Phillips Black. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Davis; a son, Ronald Lewis Davis; and siblings, Lewis Black Jr., William (Tiny) Black, Ella Black, Lena Black and Ethel Mae Pompey. She was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Brownsville, where she was a member of the Usher Board, a member of Oak Leaf Temple No. 96, Brownsville, where she held the position of trustee, a member of the Eastern Star Pride of the Valley Chapter 70, where she held the position of conductress, and a member of the former Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion.
She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Chatman and husband Norman Chatman, Pittsburgh, Pa.; a daughter-in-law, Delores Davis, Warren, Ohio; four sisters: Hattie Vance, Brownsville, Pa., Beatrice Moore and Lavada Black both of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Gloriadean Hyman, Robersonville, South Carolina; a stepsister, Lucille Curry, Brownsville; two brothers: James Black, Warren, Ohio, and George Kenneth Black, Paris, Kentucky; her best friend, Dottie Scott; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Friends will be received in the LAW FUNERAL HOME, 135 Angle Street, Brownsville, Pa., today from 5 to 9 p.m. An Elks service will be held at 7 p.m., today, followed by an Eastern Star service. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 22, in Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, Baltimore Street, Brownsville, Pa., with Dr. Herman B. Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.
Who Died Nine Months Ago
Mrs. Kate Davis, widow of James M. Davis, who died last October, succumbed on Saturday evening to an attack of typhoid fever. Since her husband’s death she had made her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wilson of Moyer. Mrs. Davis was 22 years old. In addition to her two children, Frank and Mabel, and her parents, she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. S. L. Freed, Mrs. Robert Fosbrink, Misses Eva and Bess Wilson, Edward Wilson of Masontown and Howard Wilson, at home. The funeral was held this afternoon, Rev. R. E. Cairns, pastor of the Methodist protestant Church, officiated. Interment was made in Mount Olive cemetery.
Leonard Alfred Davis, 63, of Somerset, N.J., formerly of Lamberton, Pa., passed away Monday, March 28, 2005, at his residence. He graduated from German Township High School, Waynesburg College and the University of Pennsylvania. He was employed for the State of New Jersey until he retired in June of 2003.
Leonard is survived by his wife, Carol Davis; two children: a daughter, Michele Davis and a son, Jeffrey Davis, both at home; his mother, Bessie L. Davis of Uniontown, Pa.; three sisters, Mary Davis of Brooklyn, N.Y., Joyce Perry of Willingboro, N.J., and Maxine Walton of Riverdale, Md.; two brothers, Richard Davis of Mitchellville, Md., and Warren Davis of Largo, Md.; a special niece, Charlene Davis of Uniontown, Pa.; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law; a brother-in-law; and cousins and friends.
Friends will be received at United Reform Church, 100 West Main St., Somerset, N.J., today from 6 to 9 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Friday, April 1, 2005, at 11 a.m.
Lewis Davis, age 91, of Oliver 2, Pa., passed away Friday, June 13, 2003 in Cleveland, Ohio, where he resided with his family for the past few years. "Uncle Lew", as everyone knew him, was born March 25, 1912 in Oliver 2, Fayette County, Pa., son of Charles Davis and Nellie Dorsey Davis. He was a longtime member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Uniontown, Pa., and retired employee of the former Enamel Plant.
Three brothers, Charles, Mark, and Henry Davis, two sisters, Frances Murray and Nellie Davis, three nephews, Rev. William E. Davis, Robert Murray, Charles Murray, one niece, Nellian Davis, and parents preceded him in death. Surviving are these nephews and nieces: Joseph Davis, Harry "Duck" Davis and wife Zada, Mark Davis, Alva Batson and husband Carl, Arlene Willard, Thelma Ballard and husband David all of Cleveland, Ohio; great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends will be received in the MURIEL E. LANTZ FUNERAL HOME, 297 East Main Street, Uniontown, Pa., on Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. where Services will be held Wednesday, June 18, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Vincent Winfrey officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa.
Lewis M. Davis, lifelong resident of Masontown, died Friday night, June 21, 1929 at 11:45 at his home where he has been an invalid for the past year. Mrs. Davis was the son of John and Nancy Newcomer Davis and was born October 9, 1874. Surviving are his wife Bea; three children, Wayne of Detroit, Mrs. C.G. Bachman of Pittsburgh, Coy Davis of Masontown; three half-sisters, Mrs. Mollie Graham of Clarksburg, W. Va., Miss Ruth Davis, of Lima, Ohio, Mrs. Anna Johns of Uniontown; two half-brothers, Charles and Arthur Davis of Pittsburgh and on full brother, Thomas Davis of Walnut Hill. Mr. Davis was for many years rural mail carrier out of the Masontown office. Later he was in the taxi business and more recent years in the Greensboro Gas Company employ. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the home, with additional services at 2:30 o’clock in St. Jacob’s Lutheran church. The Rev. Martin Luther Peters will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Word has been received in this city of the death of Mrs. Lillian B. Davis, daughter of the late Mrs. Rhonda K. Barclay, which occurred Sunday evening, September 6, 1925, in the Pittsburgh hospital, following an operation performed last Thursday. Mrs. Davis, who has been a resident of Pittsburgh for the past 25 years, is survived by one son, Leslie H. Davis, of Ambridge, and one grandson, Leslie H., Jr. In addition are the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Wilbur Rhodes and Mrs. William D. Miller, of Uniontown; Clarence P. Barclay and Grant Barclay, also of this city; Herbert S. Barclay, of Denora, and J. Frank Barclay, of Carmichaels.
Funeral services will be held from the home of J. Frank Barclay in Carmichaels on Tuesday afternoon. Interment will be in the family plot in Laurel Point cemetery.
Luella Davis, 87, of Mineral Ridge, Ohio, formerly of Indian Head, died Tuesday in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Carol) Savage of Youngstown, Ohio; two sons, Wendell Davis of New Jersey and Everett Davis of Pittsburgh; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Clyde Brooks Funeral Home Inc., Route 711, Melcroft, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and until 1 p.m. Friday.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–April 15, 1908
Died—–February 13, 1996
Mamie Ruth Jenkins DAVIS ( -2004)
Mamie Ruth Jenkins Davis, 77, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and formerly of this area, passed away on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2004, in New York. She was predeceased by her parents, three brothers and one son, Larry Jenkins. Before leaving this area, she was a member of the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church of Cardale, Pa. She was presently a member of the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church of Brooklyn, N.Y., where she served as President of the Reception Guild, secretary of the Sunday School, Head of the Food and Clothing Program and was a member of the Succession Committee, all of which she served faithfully until illness set in. Surviving are her devoted husband, Alfred B. Davis; one sister, Esther Jenkins of Brownsville, Pa.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers-in-law; nine sisters-in-law; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Friends will be received in the MURIEL E. LANTZ FUNERAL HOME, 297 East Main St., Uniontown, on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Brian McLee officiating. Interment will be in Edenborn Cemetery.
Marcella P. Soberdash DAVIS (1935-2002)
Marcella P. Davis
Connellsville
Marcella P. (Soberdash) Davis, 67, of Connellsville, Pa., died Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born June 11, 1935, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Andrew J. and Anna (Kostelnik) Soberdash. She was Catholic by faith. In the early 1970s, she worked as a bookkeeper for the family business. Marcella enjoyed collecting antiques, cooking and buying clothing for all her family members. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Theodore Davis of Connellsville; two sons, Robert A. and Gary L. Davis, both of Connellsville; two grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy Poplarcheck and Marlene Soberdash, both of Smock, Pa.; two stepsisters, Wilma Porada and Maryann Lacek, both of Cleveland, Ohio; three brothers, Donald Soberdash of Somerset, Pa., Alfred Soberdash of Dunbar, Pa., and Thomas Soberdash of Connellsville, Pa.; one stepbrother, Arnold Adams of Redwood City, Calif.; also several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a stepbrother, Francis Adams. Friends will be received today from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, 418 N. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, where a blessing service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. John Butler officiating. Interment will follow in St. John the Evangelist RC Cemetery, Connellsville. A parish wake service will be held in the funeral home Sunday at 2 p.m.
Margaret Davis, aged 74 years, died at her home in South Union township, Friday, November 29, 1929, of complications incident to age. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. James Tireman of Frank. Funeral arrangements will be stated later.
DIED
DAVIS— August 6th, 1871, at the residence of her brother, Conrad Deffenbaugh, in German township, Mrs. Maria Davis, of Alatha, Johnson county, Kansas. The funeral took place on Sabbath day, when the remains were interred in the family burying place, at Church Hill. The funeral was largely attended by her old acquaintances and friends, for this was her “native land,” and she “came home to die,” after many years of sickness and painful suffering. “How peaceful and how powerful is the grave.”
Marie F. McCann DAVIS (1918-2005)
Marie F. McCann Davis, retired Registered Nurse, age 86, a resident of Camella Care Center in Aurora, Colorado, was called home to walk the streets of gold on Thursday, February 17, 2005, after a long illness. Marie was lovingly cared for during this time by her daughter, Terri Davis. Marie was born May 19, 1918, in Smithfield, Pa., the daughter of Andrew Francis McCann and Esther Mae Moser McCann. Formerly of Westover, West Virginia, she lived and worked in the Morgantown, West Virginia, area for over 35 years. She cared for patients at the Easton Convalescence Center, Sundale Nursing Home, and Monongalia General Hospital. Marie was recognized by Bill Hart of The Dominion Post in an article about the excellent care she gave throughout her distinguished career as a Registered Nurse. A Methodist by faith, she looked forward to attending church and participating in church activities.
She was preceded in death by her step-father, Frank Ramsey, a brother, Reuben McCann, three sisters, Catherine McCann, Anna Keilien and Mable Stone, and her parents. A devoted and loving mother and grandmother, Marie leaves behind one son, Donald M. Davis and his wife, Rebecca, of Maidsville, West Virginia; three daughters: Luella Davis Casteel and her husband, Larry Casteel, of Garden City, Michigan, Terri Davis of Aurora, Colorado, and Bonnie Davis Harper of Clermont, Florida; seven grandchildren: Donald L. Davis and his wife Carol, Michael Casteel and his wife Melissa, Kimberly Moultrup and her husband Duncan, Bonnie Kieliszcwski and her husband Rich, Dustin Harper, Jonathan Harper and Kelli Harper; and nine great grandchildren who thought she was an "awesome" Grandma: Ashley, Amber, Jessica, Shelby, Daniel, Anbra, Alexis, Matthew and Michael. Also surviving is one sister, Ida Mac Moneypenny of Red Creek, New York.
Family and Friends will be received at the HASTINGS FUNERAL HOME INC., 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 (304-292-8664) today, February 19, from 4 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday, February 20, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Stacy L. Groscup will officiate. Interment will follow in Beverly Hills Memorial Garden, Westover, West Virginia.
Tragedy at Brownsville on Wednesday Shrouded in Mystery
to Whom He Told Several Conflicting Stories
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With the Assyrian’s it is customary in a colony where they are crowded to occupy the same rooms sleeping on the floor and cots. Two men occupied the same room as ………… which Mrs. Davis slept. They are also peddlers. Young Davis was not expected home. He has been on business in New Kensington running a small store there. His mother had furnished the money to start him. The venture had been the second or third in which his mother had supplied the money to buy goods. He was not a success in business and at the ………… formerly occupied had failed. Lately his demands for money from his mother to help him out at New Kensington had been frequent and it is claimed beyond her means. The son thought his mother should have come forward with further financial assistance and they quarreled.
Last night young Davis came in on a late train and went to Montour’s house. All occupants of the house this morning deny that they heard any quarrel or words between mother and son. They were aroused by the shot they say and immediately Montour secured the services of Dr. A. C. Smith. Mrs. Davis died within minutes after the physician’s arrival. She was shot through the left breast, the bullet touching her heart. Davis told conflicting stories to Chief of Police Patterson after his arrest. At first he said he must have shot his mother in his sleet. He said he came into the room and laid down on the floor, falling into a doze. The next thing he remembers, he says, was when the shot woke him up. Later he claimed he shot his mother accidentally while taking the revolver from his pocket.
Of Murder by Direction of the Court, But New Charge Is at Once Made
Judge Umbel Said There Was No Evidence Produced on Which He Could Be
Convicted of Murder.
Uniontown, Sept. 7—{Special}—The trial of Mike Davis for the murder of his mother, Mary Davis, at Brownsville, came to a sudden ending today. After Davis has testified in his own behalf Judge Umbel directed that the jury find a verdict of acquittal. The court said there was no evidence that would lead to a conviction of murder. Davis’ defense was that the shooting was entirely accidental. He said he was handling the revolver on the night of the killing when it exploded and the bullet ended the life of his mother. A new charge of involuntary manslaughter was at once made out and a true bill found. On this charge the same jury will hear the arguments today. The case will go to the jury this afternoon.
When the court convened before Judge Umbel Monday afternoon the Brownsville murder case was resumed and Coroner A. S. Hagan was the fist witness called on behalf of the commonwealth. He testified that he had heard of the affair on the morning of July 28 and went to the scene about noon of the same day. The body of the deceased was then at the undertaking rooms of J. T. Ross. The post mortem was held at once and this showed that the bullet had entered the body between the third and fourth ribs on the right side, passed through the lung and lodged underneath the skin on the back. The ball was offered in evidence. He thought that death was due to internal hemorrhage caused by the bullet. Dr. A. C. Smith, who was called as soon as possible after the shooting, was the next witness. When he entered the room he found the deceased lying on her back on a cot at the side of the room. She gasped about three times and expired within a few seconds after his arrival. The accused, who was sitting at one side of the room, asked witness if he thought his mother would die. The reply was that she was already dying. He then rent his hair and beat his head seemingly in the greatest of agony. She died about 12:45 A. M.
After the woman had died Dr. Smith asked the defendant how the shooting occurred and was told that it was purely accidental. She was found with her face covered and Mike said that in pulling the counterpane up over her face she had knocked the revolver off the wall and that it was discharged by striking the floor. The doctor was handed the gun, but found no shells or loads in the chambers and replied that the gun never killed his mother. Mike then reached round and handed him an empty shell. On further questioning the defendant told the witness that after the shot had been fired and he saw that his mother was dying, as he thought, he lifted her from the bed to the cot where she was found. Other cots in the room showed by their condition that they had been occupied in the earlier part of the same night. The course of the ball showed that the revolver was immediately above Mrs. Davis when fired. Other witnesses on the part of the commonwealth testified to practically the same condition of affairs. The different stories told by Davis were the worst feature of the case from the standpoint of the defense. The killing took place in the basement of the business block where were congregated a number of Assyrians.
Almost the entire Assyrian colony from Brownsville, also a great many from Uniontown and other places in the county, are present during the trial and seem to take a great deal of interest in the deliberations. It is said that sentiment among them as to the guilt or innocence of the defendant differs very greatly. Davis, himself, understands English fairly well and watches the various steps in the trial with what seems to be an unusual degree of interest. His attorneys are doing everything possible for him.
Article continues concerning other cases then returns to this case.
The jury in the Davis murder case returned a verdict at 1 o’clock today, finding the defendant not guilty, but directing his to pay the costs.
Mary A. DAVIS died in 1937. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(13)
Mrs. Mary A. Davis, 72, wife of Fred W. Davis, died at 6 o'clock Friday morning
in the family residence at 111 Lawn Avenue.
Surviving in addition to her husband are the following brothers and sister; Mrs.
Flora Putnam, Keokuk, Iowa; and Josiah South, Uniontown, and Frank South of Hopwood.
Mrs. Davis was a devout church member and attended the Central Christian church.
Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon in the family residence
with Rev. Leroy F. Carter, pastor of the Central Christian church, in charge.
Burial will be in South Side cemetery, Pittsburgh.
Mary A. Beeson DAVIS died in 1937. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Mary A. Beeson Davis, 76, died at 2:30 o'clock Friday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Varndell, 24 Areford street. The deceased was born March 6, 1861, at Oakdale, Allegheny county.
In addition to her daughter she leaves a son, William H. Beeson, of this city. The body has been removed to the Ferguson Funeral Parlors where it will remain until Saturday afternoon.
Arrangements for the services will be announced later.
(Herald - October 22, 1937)
Mrs. Mary C. Davis of Jamestown, N.Y., widow of Rev. F. W. Davis, for many years superintendent of the coke missions of this district, died Monday morning. The following children survive: Elizabeth Davis, former superintendent of the McCrum Slavonic Training School, Uniontown; Eleanor and Blanche Davis, all at home and Alfred C. Davis of Faulkner, N.Y. The funeral service was held this morning at 10 o’clock in Wheeling, W. Va.
Mary Caroline DAVIS
(1842-1905)
Mrs. Wateman Davis, widow of the late Wateman Davis, died Thursday in Morgantown at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary David. The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon from the Methodist Episcopal Church in Uniontown. Deceased was about 65 years old and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary David. She was formerly a resident of Connellsville.
Mary Elizabeth Norman DAVIS ( -1950)
DAVIS, MRS. MARY ELIZABETH NORMAN, wife of Robert M. Davis, Sr., 725 Water St. Brownsville, died Monday, September 4, 1950, at 10:03 p.m., in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a lingering illness. She was born at East riverside, a daughter of Jacob and Leah Fields Norman, and was a member of the First Baptist church, Brownsville, and W. C. T. C. of Brownsville. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Robert A. Davis, Jr., Brownsville; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Fannie) Nagg, Brownsville; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Fannie Whetzel, Bellsville, and the following brothers, Calvin, Mercer, Robert, West Brownsville; Harry, Bellsville, R. D. A brother, James Norman, Sr., preceded her in death this year.
Friends are being received at the Kisinger Funeral Home, Brownsville, where funeral services will be held, Thursday, September 7, at 2 p.m. with Rev. B. V. Layhew, pastor of the First Baptist church, Brownsville, officiating. Burial will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park.
MRS. MARY DAVIS
Mrs. Mary Etta Davis, 73, died Friday night at her home in Amend. Surviving are five sons, William J. and Caesar A. of Amend, Roger of Ontario, John L. of York Run and Thomas R. of Canton, Ohio; five daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Zelli of Denbo, Mrs. Susan White of Fairchance, Mrs., Florence Garletts of Connellsville, Mrs. Violet Davis of Isabella and Mrs. Mary Etta Means of Uniontown, one brother, Gideon Knight of Aliquippa; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth O'Neal of Uniontown; 32 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Gleason funeral home, Uniontown, after 7 o'clock tonight, where the funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon with Rev. H. L. Davis officiating. Interment will be in Park Place Cemetery.
Nettie DAVIS died in 1938. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Nettie Davis, 64, died at her home in Oliver, Monday evening, August 15,
1938, at 6:30 from the effects of a paralytic stroke. She is survived by
her husband, Charles A. Davis and the following children: Nellie, Henry
and Lewis, at home; Mrs. Frances Murray of Uniontown; Charles, Jr. of Oliver,
and Mark of Cleveland. She also leaves two brothers, Abe and Joseph Dorsey
of Homestead, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Steward of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Caroline
Hickman of Kansas City, Mo., and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in Mt. Olivet Baptist
church in charge of Rev. N. J. West, with pastors of other local churches assisting.
Interment will be in Clearview cemetery.
MRS. OLIVE DAVIS
Mrs. Olive Alvin Davis, 72, of 117 Witter Ave., died Friday at the home of a son, Sgt. Oliver A. Davis at Maumee, Ohio. She was born Sept. 5, 1891, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Jacob H. and Sarah Ann Miller Morris. She attended the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and was a member of the W. C. T. U. In addition to her son she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Michael (Effie Edna) Paul of Girard, Ohio; four grandchildren, two brothers, Charles E. Morris of Uniontown and Oliver A. Morris of Smithfield, and a sister, Mrs. Effie Hardin of Uniontown. She was predeceased by her husband, John E., May 29, 1954. The body is at the McIntire funeral home where the funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Thomas R. Rowett in charge. Interment will be in Green Ridge Memorial Park.
Patricia Jane (Pat) Davis, 65, of Waynesburg R.D. 3 died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1995, at home. She is survived by her husband, Bill E. Davis, whom she married on Feb. 14, 1959; her father, Charles L. Canan of West Union; her daughter, Tamara Lynn (Mrs. Gary) Cox of Waynesburg; her son, Major timothy S. Davis, currently residing in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; one grandson; one sister, Sarah (Mrs. James J.) Dunn of West Union; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Behm Funeral Home, 182, West High St., Waynesburg, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 9, 1995, until 1 p.m., the hour of service.
Plummer Golden DAVIS died in 1942. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(3)
Plummer Golden DAVIS, aged 51 years, a veteran of World War I, died Wednesday,
August 19, 1942, in the Veteran's Hospital in Aspinwall, Pa., after an illness
of several weeks duration. He was a resident of House # 84, Palmer, Pa., an employee
of the Palmer Mine, and Vice-President of the Palmer Local of the U.M.W.A. He
is survived by his wife, Althen, and his father, Thomas DAVIS, of ??...........rest
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Priscilla DAVIS died in 1880. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(29)
The Keystone Courier
Connellsville, Pa
Friday, June 11, 1880
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REDSTONE
Mrs. Priscilla Davis, daughter of Robert Tate, died on Wednesday of last week leaving two children, one a babe, and a husband to mourn her loss. Consumption was the cause of her death.
Rachael DAVIS died in 1938. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(74)
Rachael Davis, aged 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis, House 134 at Palmer, died at 9:10 o'clock Monday morning, April 18, 1938, in the Uniontown Hospital of complications following an illness of pneumonia.
she was in the sixth grade at Palmer School.
In addition to her parents she leaves one sister, Elizabeth, at home.
Short funeral rites will be held at 1:30 Thursday afternoon in the home, followed by the main service at 2 o'clock in Palmer Community Church. Rev. David Hunter of McClellandtown, assisted by Rev. John Miller, Carmichaels, will be in charge. Burial will be in White Rock cemetery. The body will be taken to the family residence this afternoon from the Honsaker Funeral Home, Masontown.
(Source of Obit. original newspaper printing)
Ralph Eugene Davis Jr., 36, of Washington, Pa., and formerly of Carmichaels, died Wednesday at home. He is survived by his parents, Ralph E. Davis Sr. of Crucible and Rosella Shaffer of Nemacolin; two children, Gina Duncan of Canonsburg, Pa., and timothy Duncan of Washington; one grandchild; five brothers and two sisters, John of Carmichaels, Jerry, Joseph, and James all of Nemacolin, Susan D. Conrad and Judy D. Yakubac of Nemacolin and Edward of Cleveland, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Paul M. Lesako Funeral Home, Carmichaels, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Robert Davis, 9 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. David Davis of Revere, died in the Uniontown Hospital, Friday night, March 15, 1929. Funeral services were held in the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. Hollinshead officiating. Burial was in the Park Place cemetery, this city. Robert was an only child.
Miss Ruth Davis, of Derrick avenue, is reported as improving slowly and within a short time will be able to leave the Uniontown Hospital where wshe has been a patient for several weeks. Miss Davis has been suffering from a heart condition and complications. She is employed in the business office of the Carter Ice Cream company.
The condition of Miss Ruth Davis was reported as unchanged yesterday. Miss Davis, who has been suffering from a heart condition during the past several months, was discharged the first of the week from the Uniontown Hospital where she was under observation for two weeks. She is employed in the business office of the Carter Ice Cream Company.
Miss Ruth Davis, aged 22, for the last four years an assistant bookkeeper for the Carter Ice Cream Company, died Wednesday morning at her home, 118 Derrick avenue from a heart condition. She passed away on her 22nd birthday. Miss Davis was a graduate of the 1926 high school class of South Union township. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. B. Davis, a sister, Mrs. Harry Lehman of Canton, Ohio, and four brothers, Harry, Thomas, Robert and Clarence Davis, all of Uniontown. Miss Davis was a member of the Central Christian church and Sunday school. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Central Christian church. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery. Rev. W. H. McKinney, pastor, will officiate, assisted by Rev. E. A. Hodil, of the Third Presbyterian church.
Mrs. S. H. Davis, aged 68 years, mother of the Rev. Percy Davis, pastor of the Perryopolis Christian church, died at her home at Big Run near Punxsutawney Sunday morning, August 5, 1928, from complications super induced by scalds she suffered a week ago. In addition to her husband and one son, Mr. Davis, two daughters also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at Big Run.
Funeral services for the late S. K. Davis will be held from the family home, 169 East Main street, this Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the rev. Frank Hollinshead, officiating. Saturday morning the remains will be taken to his former home at West Newton where interment will take place.
Miss Sadie Davis, aged 18 years, died last evening at her late home in New Haven. Funeral tomorrow at 10 o’clock A. M. from the family residence. Interment in Chestnut Hill Cemetery. Her mother survives.
From Searight’s on the National Pike
Ignition of Pocket of Fire Damp
Possible—Four Men injured, One of
Them Fatally—Mine Inspector and
Coroner at Scene of Explosion
Five men were instantly killed and four injured in an explosion at the Taylor shaft of the Taylor Coal & Coke Company, half a mile from Searights on the National Pike, near Uniontown, at five o’clock this morning. Mine Inspector I. G. Roby of the Fifth district thinks the accident due to a gas explosion.
The dead are:
John Carter, colored, Fredricksburg, Va.
Walter Williams, North Carolina
Samuel Davis, a Hungarian
Charles Spatka, a Slav.
Michael Chodno, a Slav.
George Thomas, foreman in charge of the work at the time of the explosion if fatally injured. It was not thought that he could live during the journey from the shaft to the Uniontown Hispotal, where he was taken at 10 o’clock. Thomas is a colored man.
The other injured are:
Gabriel Diggs, colored, Prince George County, Maryland
George W. Betts, colored, Cambridge, O.
Casper Eaton, colored, North Carolina
The three latter injured will all recover. They are burned painfully about the head and shoulders. The Taylor mine is down just 94 feet. It is being sunk by Patterson & McNeil, a shaft sinking firm. The coal, which lies at a depth of 200 feet, has not been struck yet. The shift, most of whom were killed, went to work last night at 11 o’clock. They were working on a platform about 20 feet from the mouth of the shaft putting timbers up for a concrete wall. Several of the workmen were about the top of the shaft, while others were on the platform below.
The work of rescue was started within a few minutes after the explosion occurred. It was a difficult matter to get the bodies from the bottom of the shaft where the force of the explosion had hurled them. The last body, that of John Carter, was taken from the shaft at 10 o’clock. Not more than 50 men are employed in the sinking of the shaft and only a small force of these were at work preparing for the day shift.
About 10 o’clock this morning while the last body was being taken from the shaft the rescuing party has a miraculous escape from death. James Cullen, Benjamin Howard, James Dixon and Harry Friend, the three latter colored, were at the bottom of the shaft in the bucket. They had attached the last body rescued to the bottom of the bucket preparatory to hoisting it to the mouth, when the whole timber structure and concrete walls about the top of the shaft gave way and crashed down upon them 60 or 70 feet below. The timbers and walls had been weakened by the terrific force of the explosion. The rescuers heard the rumbling noise and crouched in their bucket. The timbers fell in such a manner as to protect them from tons of concrete, earth and rock. All of them were more or less bruised and cut and almost suffocated when they were rescued from their perilous position half an hour later. At the top of the shaft it was feared that all of the rescuing party had met instant death until their bucket was hauled through an opening in the wreckage and hoisted to the open air.
When the explosion occurred, the bucket in use at the shaft was at the bottom where Foreman Thomas had gone. It was blown up and out of the shaft mouth, landing 20 yards from the opening. Mine Inspector Roby completed his first examination of the mine before noon today and went to Uniontown. He gave out no official report of the accident. He believes, however, that the accident was due to a gas explosion and not from any other cause as at first thought possible. Foreman Thomas had gone to the bottom of the shaft at 5 o’clock to start the pump for the day shift. There had been no one in the shaft bottom for several hours and Inspector Roby thinks a body of gas had accumulated. Thomas carried an open light and from this it is thought the gas was ignited.
Workmen who have been at the Taylor shaft during the past two weeks said this afternoon that for several days past the men have from time to time light gas from little pockets in the sides of the shaft. The flame from these was never very large, but they say it was possible to ignite the escaping gas by holding a lighted match or open torch to it. The firm who are sinking the shaft deny these statements, claiming that at no time has gas been discovered in the new shaft. J. W. Poushey, an engineer at the shaft, was up and out of his sleeping tent on the work before 5 o’clock this morning. He had just stepped outside when the explosion occurred. He says it threw rocks, dirt, timbers and debris from the mouth of the shaft. Foreman Thomas was thrown fifty feet out of the mouth of the shaft. The cage or bucket followed him and veered off to one side. Thomas dropped back into the shaft again and it is miraculous that he was not killed. He caught on some projecting timbers part way down the shaft.
The explosion woke up the whole neighborhood and was heard for a mile or more. The shaft was badly damaged. The work of cleaning it up, however, was started at noon today. The Taylor Coal & Coke Company are developing a tract of about 150 acres of Connellsville coking coal. A coke oven plant is in course of construction. Railroad connection is off the Redstone branch of the Pennsylvania railroad. The members of the firm are Isaac Taylor, John Taylor, J. C. Work and M. H. Bowman, all of Uniontown.
Coroner A. S. Hagan is at the scene of the explosion, and this afternoon will empanel a jury to hold an inquest at Uniontown. All of the injured have been removed to the Uniontown Hospital. The dead have also been sent to Uniontown where they will be prepared for burial.
Not Live Through Day
Uniontown, July 7 — The condition of Foreman George Thomas, who was taken to the Uniontown hospital after the explosion at Taylor mines yesterday, is much worse today and it is hardly possible that he will live through the day. His burns are bad and both legs are broken. Besides this there are internal injuries that will probably cause his death. The other three injured at the hospital who are only slightly burned, are getting along nicely and will probably recover.
The remains of Sam Davis, Charles Spatka and Michael Chedno were taken from Johnston’s morgue last evening to the foreign Catholic Church at New Salem, where they were buried after the regulation services. The remains of Walter Williams were shipped to High Point, North Carolina. Those of John Carter have not yet been disposed of.
Coroner A. S. Hagan this afternoon decided to postpone the inquest of the Taylor mine accident until after the condition of Foreman George Thomas is better known and the other injured are sufficiently recovered to testify.
Samuel DAVIS died in 1913. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(74)
Samuel Davis Dies; Ringgold Veteran
Answers Final Call
By George E. Sherbon
Brownsville, March 4.-Samuel Davis, of South Brownsville, died early this morning
after an illness which dates back to last December. the deceased has been
an invalid for nearly eleven years, losing his sight by the accidental explosion
of a stick of dynamite. His left forearm was also torn off by the force
of the explosive.
Mr. Davis was born in Millsboro on February 13, 1841 and spent much of his early
life in that place. Later he moved with his parents to Bridgeport, now South
Brownsville. When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted in Company G, 22nd Pennsylvania
Cavalry, better known as Ringold's Cavalry. He served during the four years of
the war, receiving his honorable discharge at its close. Returning to this place
he was married. Practically all his life had been spent in South Brownsville.
The deceased is survived by his wife, two daughters and three sons. The funeral
services will occur at the Davis home at the corner of High and Wall streets
on Wednesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, Rev. Charles R. Harmon, pastor of the Central
Presbyterian Church, will officiate. The interment will be made in the South
Brownsville Cemetery.
(Source of Obit original newspaper printing)
Of Springfield Township
The many friends and relatives of Constable Irvin Davis were greatly shocked to learn of the death of his wife, which occurred at their home in Saltlick township Wednesday morning. Her maiden name was Sarah Ullery, her age 46 years. She was the mother of eight children, one of whom is but five days old. Mrs. Davis had been a member of the Evangelical Church for many years. Rev. Stull conducted the funeral services at Buchanan School house at 10 o’clock Thursday morning. Interment at Hopewell Cemetery. A great many relatives from her attended the funeral.
Note: child named Sadie Davis buried in Hopewell Cemetery,
born January 7, 1896 — died August 9, 1896
Following a prolonged illness of a complication of diseases, Mrs. Sarah H. Davis, 77, died Saturday, February 1, 1930 at the home of her daughter. Mrs. William Horner, near Clarksville, Greene county. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Jefferson Presbyterian church and were conducted by the Rev. Charles G. Aldrich assisted by the Rev. M. L. Crooks, pastor of the Muddy Creek Presbyterian church. Burial was in the Presbyterian cemetery at Jefferson.
Of Springfield Township
A great many friends and relatives attended the funeral of the late Solomon Davis at Connellsville on Sunday. The announcement of his death, Friday, cast a gloom over our township. The county has lost one of its best citizens. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the widow and family.
Committee Meeting at Uniontown
Article begins with committee issues
The following resolutions were adopted:
Paragraph 5
Resolved, That it is with profound regret this Convention has
learned of the death of Solomon Davis, Commissioner of Fayette
county, at his home in Connellsville, on Friday, April 3rd, 1896.
As a member and representative of our political faith, he was
sincere and honest in conviction and always loyal to its principles,
yet conservative and safe, and such as gave strength and credit to
his party. As an officer he was industrious and faithful in the
discharge of duty, of an integrity above suspicion and true to
his trust. In the higher relations of family and citizenship and
as a man, he was in all things true, honorable and upright.
Begun under adverse circumstances and for many years hampered
by unfortunate environment, by indomitable will and with clear
purpose and good conscience he wrought strong and well an honored
place among men. May he rest in peace.
REV. T. ARNOLD DAVIS
Rev. T. Arnold Davis, 77, of Enid, Okla., and formerly of Uniontown, Pa., died Monday, Dec. 12, 1994, in University Nursing Center, Enid, Okla. He is survived by his wife, Margaret C. McKnight Davis who was formerly of Uniontown; one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Davis Benegar; three sons, Phillip Davis, Dwight Davis, and Jerel Davis; one sister, Eileen D. Rutter of Latrobe, Pa.; 12 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Services and interment were held in Enid, Okla.
Thelma L Soloman DAVIS ( -2002)
Davis-Thelma L. Soloman Davis of Grindstone and formerly of Republic, Pa., passed away Sunday, January 27, 2002, in Allegheny University Hospitals, Allegheny General, Pittsburgh She was born in Republic, Pa., daughter of Joseph and WaFaie Soloman. Thelma was a member of St. Ellien’s Orthodox Church in Brownsville, Pa., a graduate of Waynesburg College, and a retired Elementary Teacher from the Brownsville Area School District where over the years she had a positive influence on thousands of young children.
Her parents, three sisters, Mary Anthony, Catherine Yezbak, Josephine Heaton, and a brother, Samuel Soloman, preceded her in death. During World War II Thelma served the war effort as a Volunteer in Washington, D.C.
She is survived by her husband, Norman Davis; two sons: Samuel J. Davis and his wife, Jeanie, of Uniontown, Pa., and James T. Davis and his wife, Martha, of Brownsville, Pa.; seven grandchildren: Cara Teslovich and her husband Brian, Cortney Davis, Jeremy Davis, Meredith Davis, Adina Davis, Jacob Davis, and Kalie Davis; these sisters and brothers: Helen Petrash of Parma, Ohio, Angelina DeCarlo of Cleveland, Ohio, George Soloman and his wife, Julia, of Masontown, Pa., Theodore Soloman and his wife, Madeline, of Charlotte, North Carolina, Daniel Soloman and his wife, Marge, of Republic, Pa., James Soloman of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Terry Soloman of Savannah, Georgia; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Pa., today from 2 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 29, until 10:15 a.m. when Trisagion Prayers will be said. Funeral Services follow at 11 a.m. in St. Ellien’s Orthodox Church, Brownsville, Pa., with the Very Rev. Fr. George A. Alberts, officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill,
And Made Their Way through the Choking Gas of the Man-way to Home And Anxious Friends Outside
Who the Entombed Miners Were, Where and How They Lived and
the Legacies Death Bequeathed to Their Families
A MUMBLE OF WIVES, SISTERS, MOTHERS AND ORPHANS DEPRIVED OF SUPPORT
Of the 51 miners who were in the mine at the time of the accident, 30 escaped through the man-way on the left side of the main slope. The fortunate were as follows, William Landy and two sons, William and Morris Jones, and William Yates, Barney and John Cosgrove, Patrick and Terrance Begley, who are brothers of Richard and Joseph Begley, two of the entombed unfortunates, Maurice Pine, James Miller, John McGuill, John Kerwin, Edward Condron, John Boyd, Thos Kelly, George Lowry, James Murphy and Thomas Shearen. The miners who were in the right heading number 31. Their names were as follows:
Something About Them, Their Families,
Homes and Circumstances
The unfortunate men were residents of Dunbar and vicinity. They were chiefly of English Irish and Scotch descent, no Hungarians or Poles having ever been employed at these works. Many of them owned their neat little homes and those who were not native born were naturalized. They were a frugal honest body of workmen, and were above the average miners in intelligence and thrift. They were personally known to nearly every resident of Dunbar and vicinity. Almost all were married and fathers of families ranging in numbers from one to ten children. The following gives more in detail the condition of the families left fatherless by the sad calamity.
Article includes individual accounts for each victim. For complete text, see David Davis.
David Davis was a native of England. He was forty mine years old and leaves a family, wife and six children. He lived in the old John Dines house near the fatal mine. Davis’ son, Thomas, who met his death with his father, was only twenty years of age and unmarried. The family is left with only an 11 year-old boy to provide for them.
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THE HILL FARM TOMB
Yields Up Its Dead After Nearly Two
Years of Searching
TWENTY-THREE BODIES FOUND
Death Came Quickly and Painlessly in the
Shape of Black Damp
THE GHASTLY SIGHTS SEEN IN THE PIT
By the Coroner’s Jury and Others Yesterday
Names of the Lost Men
MANY ANXIOUS AND more curious people will assemble at the ill- fated Hill Farm mine this morning to witness the removal of the bodies of the victims of the disaster of June 16th, 1890, the long and weary search for which ended yesterday in the recovery of all but six of the twenty-nine. The flat in which these bodies were found was reached late Wednesday afternoon. The air was horrible and no attempt was made to pursue the search beyond the first few bodies.
Article includes complete account of the recovery of victims. For complete text, see John X. Joy.
Thomas Davis of Anderson near Findleyville of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, was struck by a passenger train at that place Wednesday evening and almost instantly killed.
THOMAS R. DAVIS
Thomas R. Davis, 74, husband of Mrs. Maryetta Davis, died suddenly Monday morning at his home in Barton Crossing. Besides his widow he is survived by five sons, William J. of Amend, Roger of Ontario, Pa., John L. of York Run, Thomas R. Jr., of Canton, Ohio and Caesar A. of Barton Crossing; five daughters, Mrs. Florence Garlett of Connellsville, Mrs. Elizabeth Zelli of Denbo, Mrs. Susan White of Fairchance, Mrs. Violet Davis of Isabella and Mrs. Maryetta Means of Uniontown; 33 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Gleason funeral home, 114 East Fayette street, Uniontown, with Rev. H. L. Davis officiating. Interment will be in Park Place Cemetery.
Viola L. Beal DAVIS (1915-1996)
Viola L. Beal Davis, 80, of Scottdale, passed away Sunday evening, June 23, 1996, at Westmoreland Manor in Hempfield Township. She was born on Dec. 5, 1915, at Owensdale in Upper Tyrone Township, a daughter of the late John Franklin and Nellie Dewalt Beal. Viola was a longtime member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Scottdale and the Warnock-Wooster Bible Class of the Church. She was also a member of the Scottdale Chapter No. 383, Order of the Eastern Star, and a former member of the Connellsville Salvation Army Service Unit. She is survived by one son, Samuel Clyde Davis and his wife, Betty Louise Peterson Davis, of Scottdale, R.D. 1; a son-in- law, Galen Lynn of Scottdale, R.D. 1; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Lois Pauline Dawson, and a brother, Edgar D. Beal, both of Connellsville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Fred Davis, in 1979; a great-granddaughter, Jessica Davis, in 1991; her daughter, Maxine Lynn, in 1993; and five brothers, Elmer, Keith, George, Blaine and Merle Beal. Family and friends will be received at the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the hour of funeral services, with her pastor, the Rev. Dr. R. William Large, officiating. Graveside committal services and interment will follow in Scottdale Cemetery next to her late husband. The Scottdale … balance of obit is missing
Virginia DAVIS died in 1937. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Virginia Davis, aged 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Davis, of near Morris
Cross Roads, died Friday morning, November 19, 1937, in Somerset Hospital after
an extended illness. In addition to the parents, she leaves three sisters,
Jessie, Evelyn and Minnie, at the home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Oak Grove
Christian church, at Morris Cross Roads. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
(Herald - November 20, 1937)
W. M. Davis of Bunola was struck and instantly killed by train No. 18 on the Pittsburg, Virginia & Charleston railroad Tuesday night. He was employed by the Bunola Coal Company.
Rev. W. S. Davis, manager of the Methodist Episcopal Coke Mission and the prominent member of the Pittsburg Conference, for the last half a century, died yesterday afternoon at the McCrum Training School in Uniontown as the result of a stroke of paralysis suffered Sunday evening, June 14. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Methodist Episcopal Church in Uniontown. Interment in Wheeling, W. Va. Rev. Davis was 75 years old and was founder of the McCrum Slavonic Training School in Uniontown. He commenced his ministerial career at the age of 22 years and was a prominent figure in the Methodist Episcopal Church conference. He at various times preached at the Connellsville Methodist Episcopal Church and was well known here. He had been in charge of the coke mission in the Connellsville region since 1804. He was born in Somerset county.
Walter Raymond Davis, 91, of Smithfield died Sunday at Uniontown Hospital. Surviving are a granddaughter, Mrs. Faustino (Betty) Pequeno of Smithfield; two sons, Charles Edward Davis of Peebles, Ohio, and Walter Eugene Davis of Dayton, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary Faye) Shaw of Hillsboro, Ohio, and Mrs. Ruth Ann Wright of Scottdale; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday under the direction of Galone- Caruso’s, 204 Eagle St., Mount Pleasant.
Fayette City.
Mrs. Davis, widow of the man who was killed on the railroad about three weeks ago, died on last Sunday. Interment at Redstone cemetery on Tuesday afternoon.
Death notice for William Davis, of New Geneva, appeared in the Daily News Standard, Uniontown, PA, February 2, 1899. Complete text is not currently available.
SMITHFIELD — William Davis, aged 69 years, died at his home in Springhill Township on Tuesday. Mr. Davis was afflicted with sciatic rheumatism, his condition having grown worse since a fire some months ago burned his home, three of his little grandchildren perishing in the flames.
William E. “Skip” Davis, 72, of Brownsville died Thursday in Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Gerry Jeffrey Davis, whom he married Nov. 23, 1942; two children, Mrs. Vivian Orlandi and her husband, Gene, of Richeyville and their children, Wendy Mucho, Gene L. Orlandi, and Terry Orlandi, and Rex Davis of Kernesville, N.C.; one aunt, Effie Christopher of Brownsville; and seven great- grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the Greenlee Funeral Home, Route 40, Beallsville, on Monday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at which time a Memorial Service will be held.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–December 17, 1922
Died—–November 16, 1995
William H. DAVIS died in 1938. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Private funeral services for William H. Davis, aged 81, a resident of New Salem
for 65 years, who died at 7:10 Friday morning, will be held at noon Sunday in
the residence at New Salem. The main rites will be conducted at 2 o'clock
in the New Salem Presbyterian church. The Rev. Harry W. Kilgore will officiate
and burial will be in Salem View cemetery under the direction of C. B. Dearth
& Son, New Salem.
Mr. Davis was New Salem's oldest male resident. Friends will be received
at the home until noon on Sunday. Brief rites in the residence will be
private, but the services in the church will be open to the public.
Serving as pallbearers will be George Haught, William Boyd, Jr., Edwin Sneal,
Charles Eckard, Charles Uphold, and B. F. King.
(Standard - Oct. 29, 1938)
DORA E. DAVISON
Dora E. Davison, 31 Millview street, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Davison, died at 6 o’clock Thursday morning, June 16, 1938, from an illness of complications. Surviving are three brothers, Joseph and William H., of Uniontown; James M., of Wynn, and two sisters, Mae, at home, and Mrs. J. E. Watts, Sr., of North Gallatin avenue. Funeral services will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Burial will follow in Pleasant View cemetery.
HARVEY DAVISON
Harvey Davison, 60 years old, died yesterday morning at Keister, where he was employed, following a brief illness of pneumonia. Funeral Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Pleasant View Church. Interment in Pleasant View cemetery. Mr. Davison was a member of the Junior Order United American Mechanics and for the past five years had been employed at Keister. He is survived by his widow, six children, James, William and Howard Davison, Mrs. J. E. Watts, Miss May Davison, and Miss Dora Davison, at home, and the following brothers and sisters: Melford Davison of Newell; Frank Davison of Wheeling Water, Neb.; E. E. Davison of Uniontown; Bruno Davison of Lemont; William Davison of Percy, Mrs. Isaac Byers of Vanderbilt; Mrs. Joseph Harford of Uniontown; Mrs. J. P. McCann of Charleroi, and Mrs. D. B. Crawford of Swissvale.
MELFORD DAVISON
Melford Davison, aged 74 years and 10 months, died at his home in Newell, Monday, March 13, 1928. He is survived by his widow, and one daughter, Mrs. W. M. Hanley; three grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Isaac R. Byers of Vanderbilt; Mrs. J. P. McCann of Charleroi; Mrs. Anna Crawford of Swissvale; John F. Davison of Weepingwater, Neb.; Isaac B. Davison of Lemont and Elmer Davison of this city.
William S. DAVISON (1868-1926)
WILLIAM S. DAVISON
William S. Davison, aged 57 years, died at his home near Percy Tuesday, April 13, 1926, following a lingering illness. He was born November 4, 1868. He is survived by his wife and the following children: William Jr., of Percy; Mrs. Lula Barnett, of Youngstown; Mrs. Gertrude Martin, of Coolspring; John and Alva Davison, of Percy, and Jenney, Joseph, Wendel and Harry, at home. Four brothers, Melford, of Newell; Frank, of Weeping Waters, Neb.; Elmer, of Uniontown, and Bruno, of Lemont Furnace, together with four sisters, Mrs. Annie Crawford, of Swissvale; Mrs. Myrtle McCann of Charleroi; Mrs. Lydia Byers, of Vanderbilt, and Mrs. Elizabeth McGinnis, of Des Moines, Ia., and 13 grandchildren, also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Cove Run Free Methodist church with the Rev. W. H. Main officiating. Burial will be in the Cove Run cemetery.
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BROWNSVILLE
BUS OWNER IS
SHOT TO DEATH
? From Hill
Overlooking Home Pierces
Heart.
SEVERAL IN MURDER GANG
The body of James Davoli wealthy operator of bus lines in the Brownsville Fayette City Perryopolis region was found murdered Tuesday in alley near his home at South Brownsville. A steel jacketed bullet had entered at the left nipple pierced the heart and stomach and emerged from the top. It had been fired from a hill overlooking the scene officers said. Bullet marks on the garage and other buildings nearby indicated that several persons had fired at the man both steel and leaden ones being found. Black hand revenge is believed to have been at the bottom of the murder. Several months ago Davoli was shot and for some time was in a hospital. Robbery was not the motive. In Davolis’ pockets were found money and valuable papers which had not been disturbed. Davoli was 37 years old. He operated five buses, one running to Perryopolis.