Fayette County Genealogy Project
Obituaries
John POUNDSTONE died in 1861. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(11)
On the 25th of February, 1861, at his residence in German township, Fayette county, Pa., Mr. JOHN POUNDSTONE, in the 71st year of his age.
He was an honest, industrious, upright citizen, and had enjoyed good health until about one year since, during which time he was a great sufferer; but we trust that his afflictions were sanctified to his spiritual well being, as his thoughts and mind were turned to spiritual and Heavenly things, and he has left behind him the testimony that he had gone to be with his blessed Savior. He has left a large circle of friends and relatives to mourn their loss, but let them not mourn as those who have no hope, but take Christ for their all, and be prepared to meet him where partings shall be no more. J.A.
The Genius of Liberty. Uniontown. Feb. 28, 1861.
NANCY L. POUNDSTONE
Mrs. Nancy L. Poundstone, aged 90 years, wife of the late John Henry Poundstone, died at the home of her son, Ewing B. Poundstone, at Halsingor, Tuesday, March 13, 1923, at noon from an attack of grip which developed into pneumonia. She was a daughter of the late David and Mary Coffman and had lived her entire life in German township. She is survived by three sons, A. J., Ewing B., and David Walter Poundstone, all of Balsinger, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11 o’clock from the home of Ewing B. Poundstone, followed by interment in Church Hill cemetery.
Nicholas POUNDSTONE died in 1864. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(11)
POUNDSTONE—On the morning of the 24th ult., in Nicholson tp., Mrs. Nicholas
Poundstone, in the 92nd year of her age.
The deceased had been for a number of years the only surviving member of the
German Reformed Congregation that worshiped many years ago, unitedly, with the
Ev. Lutheran Congregation in the old log (St. James') church, (known as the "Dutch
Meeting House" by the common people) predecessor to the Jacob's English
Ev. Lutheran church of German township.
Mother Poundstone's christian character was unexceptionable and her devotion
to the cause of Christ steadily increased to the Evening of her days. Her
mind and memory were unusually strong and clear. A few days before her
demise, on the last visit of her spiritual counselor, she gave him the 5th verse
of the 31st Psalm as an expression of her feelings and as a text from which she
desired him to preach her funeral service—thus showing her strong faith
and confidence in her Redeemer. She rests from her labors and her works
do follow her.
The Genius of Liberty. Uniontown, Pa. Feb. 11, 1864.
Col. Richard POUNDSTONE died in 1854. His obit was contributed to the
Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(17)
DIED
Of Typhoid fever, at his residence in Nicholson township, on the 14th of September, Col, Richard Poundstone, aged about 43 years.
Genius of Liberty. Uniontown, Pa. September 21, 1854
Ronald H. POUNDSTONE, Sr. (1934-1995)
Ronald H. Poundstone Sr.
Ronald H. Poundstone Sr., 61, of Alta Villa (Upper Middletown), Smock R.D. 1, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 1995, in his residence. He was born June 5, 1934, in Uniontown, son of the late Arnold and Edna Hayden Poundstone. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Charles. Mr. Poundstone served in the U.S. Army. Surviving are these children, Ronald H. Jr., of Alta Villa, Edna Fifer of Delray Beach, Fla., and Lana Poundstone of Boca Raton, Fla.; a grandson, Brian Fifer; and a brother, Robert Poundstone of Woodbridge, Va. Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Thursday, Sept. 7, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday, Sept. 8, until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Lloyd C. Sickles Sr., officiating. Interment will follow in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown, Pa.
William POUNDSTONE died in 1934. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
William "Mac" Poundstone, 72, a widely known resident of Fairchance
where he had lived since his retirement from active farming in Nicholson township,
was found dead in bed at 11:15 o'clock Sunday morning, August 12, 1934, by Collin
Stair who, with Mrs. Stair, a niece, lived with him. Death was due to a
heart attack.
Finding the dead man's bedroom door locked when he went to call him and failing
to get a reply to his call, Stair climbed over the porch roof and into the room
through a window where he found him lying on the floor at the side of his bed.
A physician later said he had been dead about six hours.
Mr. Poundstone was preceded in death, two years ago last April, by his wife.
Since that time he has been in ailing health and suffered several heart attacks,
each of which he had previously succeeded in throwing off. He is survived by
a brother, John A. Poundstone, of Springdale; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Dills,
of Nicholson township, and a half-sister, Mrs. Cora Herrington, of Monongahela.
Mr. Poundstone was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of York
Run Grange.
Brief funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 o'clock in the residence Tuesday
afternoon followed by additional rites in the Fairchance Baptist church in charge
of Rev. H. D. Purrier assisted by Rev. Dewey Smitley. Burial in Jacobs Creek
cemetery.
(note: son of William Henry Poundstone and Mary Jane Debolt, Born Dec. 24, 1861)
Robert L. Povlik
Robert L. Povlik, 42, of Standard Shaft died Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997, at his home. He was born July 17, 1954, in Mount Pleasant, the son of the late Zigmont Sr. and Mabel Povlik (McElroy). His last place of employment was Ponderosa of Greensburg. He was preceded in death by his oldest brother, Frank Richard Povlik. He is survived by four brothers, James D. and his wife, Christine, Zigmont Jr. and his wife, Ruth, both of Mount Pleasant, Joseph Shincovich (Povlik) of Kingview and Melvin of Standard Shaft; two sisters, Mrs. Beryl Geary (Doris) of White and Mrs. Ron Vokes (Ruthann) of Mount Pleasant; and special friends who knew and loved him and cared. Burial was private.
Arthur T. POWELL, Jr.
(1914-1976)
POWELL, ARTHUR T. Jr. — Age 61 years of Smithfield R.D. 1, Pa., died at his home, Thursday, January 8, 1976. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Kenneth of Masontown, Mrs. Thelma Hillen of Florence, N.J., Mrs. James (Eleanor) Feather of Mineral Point, Pa., Mrs. Edward (Happy) Miller of San Antonio, Texas, Mrs. J. L. (Lois) Shoaf of Uniontown, Mrs. Leo (Nora) Wilson of Smithfield R.D. 1, George of Smithfield and William of Buckeye Lake, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Sr., in 1954 and his mother, Hattie in 1964, a sister, Nina in 1968.
Friends will be received in the James W. Goldsboro, Fairchance, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m, with Rev. Paul Tarcy officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Baptist Cemetery, Smithfield.
Darla Faye Powell, 38, of Connellsville, Pa., passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010, in Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 2, 1971 in Connellsville, Pa., the daughter of Esther Faye Shroyer Powell of Connellsville and the late Gordon W. Powell, who passed away June 12, 2005. Darla was a member of Assembly of God Church in South Connellsville. She was an avid dog lover who raised and showed English bulldogs. Darla also enjoyed watching prowrestling in her leisure time. She graduated from Connellsville High School in 1989 and then attended Valley Forge Christian College. Darla was then employed by Anchor Hocking Glass Corp as a selector for several years.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by a brother, Mark Powell and his wife Teressa of Uniontown; a special uncle, Paul "Dickie" Shroyer of Somerset; a special niece, Madison "Maddie" Powell of Uniontown, and her pet dogs, Jesse James and Miss Kitty. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her grandparents, William and Jennie Shroyer and Thomas and Minnie Powell.
Friends will be received today from 1 to 9 p.m. in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First Street, West Side, Connellsville, Pa., and on Friday from 11. a.m. until 1 p.m., the hour of service with Pastor Roger Richter officiating. Interment will follow in Bryant Cemetery, Dawson, Pa. The family of Darla F. Powell would like to thank Albert Gallatin Home Care and the nurses at Magee-Womens Hospital for the special care given to Darla in her time of need.
Edgar W. "Buff" POWELL died in 1933. His obit was contributed to the
Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(2)
A heart attack proved fatal for Edgar W. "Buff" Powell, 42, of Harrisburg,
formerly of Connellsville at his home in Harrisburg, early yesterday morning.
Mr. Powell and his wife were said to have entertained friends last evening and
he was in apparently good health entertaining until sometime after midnight.
The friends left sometime after 2 o'clock and not until Mr. Powell was preparing
for bed was he stricken, dying before help could be summoned.
Mr. Powell was born in Connellsville and made his home there until 1915, when
he went to Harrisburg as a senate clerk. He worked in that capacity until
the outbreak of the World War when he returned to Connellsville, where he enlisted
in the medical detachment of the 110th Infantry.
After the war he returned to Harrisburg where he had since been employed as a
bond and security clerk in the State Treasury.
Mr. Powell was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in
Harrisburg. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge in Connellsville. Mr.
Powell is survived by his widow, Mrs. Kathryn Hart Powell and two
daughters, Kathryn and Mary Josephine, both at home.
The body will be brought to Connellsville Tuesday arriving in that city at 10:42
a.m., where it will be taken to a funeral establishment, and later removed to
the Milton L. Bishop Post, American Legion Home, North Pittsburgh street. It
will lie in state until 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon when the funeral services
will be conducted with full military rites.
(Genius - January 9, 1933)
Gerald Eugene POWELL, Sr. (1971-2005)
Gerald Eugene Powell Sr., age 39, of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 23, 2005, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. He was born April 19, 1966, in Connellsville, Pa., the son of Lee Powell and Linda Shroyer Powell of Connellsville. Gerald was Protestant by faith. He was a self-employed plasterer most of his life.
Gerald was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Jenny Shroyer and Thomas and Minnie Powell. He is survived by his father, Lee Powell, and mother, Linda Shroyer Powell and her friend, Dwayne Haley, all of Connellsville; a son, Gerald Eugene Powell, Jr. of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa.; two brothers: Lee Powell and his wife, Verna, of Connellsville and Keith Powell and his wife, Jodi, of Dunbar, Fayette County, Pa.; a sister, Tina Lash of Connellsville; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 South First Street, West Side, Connellsville, Pa., on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, November 29, until 1 p.m., the hour of Service with Pastor Don Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Bryan Church Cemetery, Dawson, Fayette County, Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Vito C. Martucci Funeral Home.
Gordon W. Powell, 68, of Connellsville, Pa., died Sunday, June 12, 2005, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Esther Faye Shroyer Powell; his son, Mark W. Shroyer of Uniontown; his daughter, Darla Faye Powell of Connellsville; one grandchild; and his brothers, Lee and Merle Powell, both of Connellsville, and Carl Powell of Markleysburg.
Friends will be received at Vito C. Martucci Funeral Home, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, June15, 2005, from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of the service.
James Richard POWELL (1947-1993)
James Powell, construction worker
James Richard Powell, 46, of Connellsville died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1993, at Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born June 4, 1947, in Connellsville, a son of the late Thomas and Minnie Powell. He was employed as a guard for Driestadt Construction Co. Surviving are his wife, Thelma Minosky Powell, to whom he was married 22 years; five brothers, Carl of Somerset and Gordon, Thomas, Lee, and Merril, all of Connellsville. He was predeceased by three brothers, Kenneth, Norman and infant Neal.
POWELL— James Richard Powell of Connellsville died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1993. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Ty Sabella officiating. Interment will be private.
John POWELL died in 1864. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(11)
DIED
POWELL-At his residence in Menallen tp.. March 1st '64, of Diptheria, John Powell,
aged 28 years.
The Deceased was an acceptable member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
and highly esteemed by those with whom he associated.
Cut off by this terrible disease just as he seemed to be entering upon a life
of usefulness, a wife two small children and other relatives are left to mourn—but
not as those who have no hope.
Farewell, dear wife and children dear;
I am not dead, but sleeping here;
As I am now so you must be;
Prepare for death and follow me. Com.
The Genius of Liberty, Uniontown, Pa. March 10, 1864.
John B. 'Bo Bo' POWELL (1948-2004)
John B. (Bo Bo) Powell, 55, of Uniontown, Pa., died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, in Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born Dec. 10, 1948, in Gates, Pa. He was an Air Force Vietnam Veteran and a skilled machine operator for 26 years for Invensy Metering in Uniontown. He was also a lifetime member of VFW Post 3514, Uniontown.
Preceding him in death were his mother, Precious Powell; two brothers, Charles and Clifford; and two sisters, Joan and Florence. Surviving are three sisters, Pat Boyce of Paterson, N.J., Susan Wynn of Gates, Pa., and Betty J. Simms of Washington, D.C.; three brothers, Tom, Bill and Eugene Powell, all of Cleveland, Ohio; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Friends will be received in the MURIEL E. LANTZ FUNERAL HOME, 297 East Main St., Uniontown, Pa., on Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, from 5 to 9 p.m., where services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m., with Bishop Leonard Tucker, officiating. Interment will be in Edenborn Cemetery.
Margaret E. Miller POWELL
(1919-2003)
Margaret E. Miller Powell, 84, of Mountain Road, Uniontown, Pa., died Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, in Uniontown Hospital. She was born Aug. 19, 1919, in Smithfield, Pa., daughter of the late Walter Miller and Bessie Shoaf Miller. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Powell; one sister, Virginia Hines; and two brothers, Robert and Donald Miller. Surviving are two children, Evelyn Barber and husband, Edwin Barber Jr., of Mountain Road, Uniontown, Pa., and Gary L. Miller of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one granddaughter, Lori L. Barber of New York City, N.Y.; and two sisters, Jane Opel of West Brownsville, Pa., and Rose Smith of Chambersburg, Pa.
The family will receive friends in the GOLDSBORO-TOMI FUNERAL HOME, 21 East Church St., Fairchance, Pa., on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. George W. McLaughlin officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithfield, Pa.
Marjorie L. Lake POWELL (1923-2010)
Uniontown — Marjorie L. Powell, 86, of Uniontown, formerly of Vanderbilt and Connellsville, passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Hillside Manor Nursing Home, Uniontown. She was born Dec. 24, 1923, in Simpson, W.Va., a daughter of the late Dewey and Ida Wilson Lake. Marjorie was a graduate of Grafton High School in Grafton, W.Va., with the class of 1942. She had worked as a cook for the Connellsville Area School District for several years. She was Protestant by faith.
Marjorie will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by her loving sons, James M. Powell and wife, Ann, of Ravenna, Ohio, William R. Powell and wife, Kathleen, of Connellsville, and Robert L. Powell and wife, Janet, of Everson; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her sisters, Jaye Ryczaj and husband, Ed, of Bonita Springs, Fla., Joan White and husband, Russell, of Southington, Ohio, and Evelyn Flanigan and husband, Ralph, of Universal City, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Marjorie was predeceased by her husband, McKinley R. Powell Jr., in 2006; her sister, Martha McCourt; her brother, James Lake; and an infant brother, David Lake.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, where a funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Dr. Marvin C. Watson officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. To sign the online guest registry, please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com.
Marlene Powell, 70, of Perryopolis, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006. She was born on August 10, 1936, in Perryopolis, Pa., the daughter of the late Russell and Frances Hughes Powell. Marlene was an avid dog lover, godmother, and a very special aunt to all her nieces and nephews.
She is survived by the following sisters and brother, Dorothy Fao and husband, Patsy, of Charleroi, Washington County, Pa., Altha Powell, of Perryopolis, and Faye Hough, of Perryopolis, as well as, numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME INC., 106 East Independence Street, Perryopolis, Pa., on Wednesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the Hour of Service, with the Rev. James Pond, officiating. Interment will be in Mount Washington Cemetery, Perryopolis.
Mrs. Mary POWELL died in 1931. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Mary Powell, aged 53, of House 23, Ralph, died in the Uniontown Hospital
Wednesday night, April 8, 1931, at 9:45 o'clock from burns suffered on March
28 when an explosion of kerosene oil ignited her clothing.
Mrs. Powell's screams at the time attracted other members of the family, two
of whom, her husband and a son, Joseph, suffered painful burns of both hands
in an effort to extinguish the flames.
No funeral arrangements have been announced.
McKinley R. POWELL, Jr. (1921-2006)
McKinley R. Powell, Jr., 85, of Vanderbilt, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Sunday, July 23, 2006, in the Hillside Manor Nursing Center, North Union Township, Fayette County, Pa. He was born on February 23, 1921, in Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pa., a son of McKinley R. and Maude Johnson Powell, Sr. Mr. Powell was a graduate of Wilkinsburg High School, Class of 1940. He had been a resident of Vanderbilt since 1982. Prior to his retirement in 1982, Mr. Powell had worked as a machinist and Diesel Shop Foreman for the B & O and later the C & O Railroad. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Machinist. Mr. Powell was a veteran of World War II, who served in the United States Navy, and a member of the Mount Pleasant Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3368. He was Protestant by faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James F. Powell. Mr. Powell is survived by his living wife of 64 years, Marjorie L. Lake Powell; his sons, James M. Powell and his wife, Ann, of Ravenna, Ohio, William R. Powell and his wife, Kathleen, of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., and Robert L. Powell and his wife, Janet, of Everson, Fayette County, Pa., seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 East Green Street, Connellsville, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Marvin C. Watson officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville, Fayette County, Pa. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, in memory of McKinley R. Powell, Jr.
Myra L. Sisley POWELL (1919-2007)
Myra L. (Sisley) Powell, 88, of Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., passed away on December 4, 2007, in her home. She was born on May 8, 1919, in Star Junction, Fayette County, Pa., daughter of the late Raymond and Ada Myers Sisley. Myra was a lifelong member of the South Brownsville United Methodist Church. She was employed with the Welfare Department, the First National Bank, and California University of Pennsylvania.
In addition to her parents, Myra was also predeceased by her husband, Howard "Snooks" Powell, and two sisters, Erma Camino and Vera Swords. Left to cherish her memory are her brother, Keith Sisley; 10 nephews and nieces; and many dear friends.
Private family visitation and funeral services were held under the direction of the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, Pa., with Janice McClay, CLM officiating. Interment was held in LaFayette Memorial Park, Route 40 East, Brier Hill, Fayette County, Pa.
Robert Hempstead POWELL (1909-2003)
Robert Hempstead Powell, 94, died at Washoe Medical Center on Oct. 16, 2003. A native of Uniontown, Pa., he was born March 1, 1909, to Ottis Persiel Powell and Myrtle Hempstead Powell and has lived in Reno, since 1961.Mr. Powell retired from Sea and Ski as research and quality control chemist in 1975. Mr. Powell was a 1931 graduate of Dartmouth College. He enlisted in the Army in 1942, and served with the 4th medical laboratory in North Africa and southern France. After being discharged in 1946, he and his family lived in Oak Ridge, Tenn., until 1958, where he worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in radio nuclear chemistry. He was part of the team that produced the first commercial radioisotope, iodine 131 used for medical purposes. In 1958, the Powell family moved to Rangoon, Burma for two years, where Mr. Powell, employed by the Armour Research Foundation of Chicago, worked with the Burnese government to establish the Union of Burma Applied Research Institute. The Powell family moved to Reno, in 1961, when Mr. Powell was the chemist for the Mining and Analytical Laboratory for the University of Nevada. In 1963, he joined Rocketdyne, a division of North American Aviation. He planned and operated their laboratories that tested the fuel used in the rocket booster guidance systems for the Gemini and Apollo moon programs. At the close of the Gemini and Apollo programs, he joined Sea and Ski Corporation.
His parents and sister, Lucile Hempstead Powell preceded him in death. His wife, Mildred Power, son, Robert H.W. Powell of Houston, Texas, daughter, Dr. Susan Bunnell of Forest, Va.; and four grandchildren, who affectionately knew him as Pop-Pop, survive him.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at noon at River Christian Center, 6685 Chesterfield Lane, Reno. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the charity or church of your choice.
Emma McClelland POWER ( -1922)
James P. POWER ( -1922)
JAMES P. POWER
AND WIFE DIE;
DOUBLE FUNERAL
BROWNSVILLE, Oct. 30.
James P. Power, aged 69, and Mrs. Emma McClelland Power, aged 60, husband and wife, and among the oldest and best known residents of Brownsville, died within three days of each other at the home of their son-in-law, W. T. Montague, in Pittsburgh. The late James P. Power was in the employ of the Monongabela National Bank, of Brownsville, in the capacity of a bookkeeper for many years and until just recently was secretary of the Brownsville school board. Stricken ill less than three weeks ago, he went to Pittsburgh for treatment. He died in that city last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Power collapsed soon after the death of her husband, suffering with heart trouble. Last Saturday her condition was so critical that the funeral of her husband was postponed. Mrs. Power died Sunday morning. The death of the couple was a most pronounced shock to their acquaintances, both being very well known people. The double funeral will take place at Brownsville on Tuesday afternoon immediately after the arrival of the 2:32 Pennsylvania train. The interments will be in the Redstone cemetery. Services there will be in charge of the Rev. Edwin Rowman, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, of Brownsville. Mr. and Mrs. Power are survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elsie Power Montague, of Pittsburgh. Mrs. A. C. Overholt, of Scottdale is a sister of the late Mrs. Power.
John R. Powers
John R. Powers, 35, of Claysville and formerly of Westmoreland City, co-owner of Pastries by John located in Washington Mall, died Saturday in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He is survived by his parents, Albert V. and Helen Vento Powers of Westmoreland City; three sisters, Diane Powers Morgan of North Huntingdon, Joanne Powers Everson of Washington, Pa., and Debby Powers Collins of Black Lick; four brothers, James Powers of Jeannette, William Powers of Westmoreland City, Michael Powers and Timothy Powers both of Manor; maternal grandmother, Philomena Vento of Verona; special friends, Christopher Bazzoli, Teo Bazzoli, and Alice Johns; several nieces and nephews; and one great-niece. Friends were received Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and will be received at the Joseph F. Ott Funeral Home, 504 Oak at Fifth Streets, Irwin, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday until 9:15 a.m.
Ann Rose Prah
Ann Rose Prah, 69, of Uniontown died Sunday in Uniontown Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Cecelia Gain and her husband, George, of Uniontown, one grandson, three granddaughters, four great-grandsons, two great-granddaughters, three brothers, Joseph Prah and Bernard Prah, both of Cleveland, Ohio, and Edward Prah of Highland Falls, N.Y., two sisters, Mary Jane Prah Lucia of Youngstown, Ohio, and Theresa Prah Perrotta of Virginia Beach, Va., and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Dolfi Funeral Home, 136 North Gallatin Ave., Uniontown, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday (will be announced).
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
December 1, 1926
Died—–
February 4, 1996
A. F. PRATT
A. F. Pratt, a veteran of the Civil War, died early Saturday morning at his home in Uniontown following an illness of paralysis.
Cecelia Renee Pratt, infant daughter of Bobbi Jo Swaney and Ty Alan Pratt, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, in the Uniontown, Pa., Hospital. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Orren and Loraina Swaney Jr., of York Run, Pa.; paternal grandparents, Delmar and Dottie Pratt, of Greensboro, Pa.; maternal great-grandparents, Orren and Dolores Swaney Sr., of York Run, and Henry and P hyllis Kelley, of Fairchance, Pa.; and aunts and uncles, Laticia and Brian Miller and Heath and Misty Pratt. Private graveside services will be Saturday, Feb. 24, in Maple Grove Cemetery, Fairchance, with the Rev. Russell Pratt officiating. Arrangements by Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion, Pa.
George C. Pratt, 90, of Connellsville, Pa., died Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at his home. He was born July 31, 1913, in Vanderbilt, Pa., a son of the late John S. and Pearl E. Bryson Pratt. Mr. Pratt was a retired engineer having been employed by the B&O Railroad for 34 years. He was a lifetime member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No. 370. He was a life member of King Solomon's Lodge No. 346 F&AM, Uniontown Lodge of Perfection, Valley Consistory of Pittsburgh, Royal Arch Chapter No. 283 and the Syria Shrine. He was also a member of the former YMCA Board of Directors, where he served as secretary and vice-president and also served on the Camp Christian Board of Directors. George loved to travel and he was an avid collector of railroad memorabilia, most notably Railroad Steam Engines. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Helen C. Evans Pratt in 1995; two sisters, Jessie Mae Pratt and Willetta Crider Parker; and three brothers, Dwight, Emory and Paul Pratt. He is survived by his wife, Alice Rosemary "Rose" Secrest Hagerman Pratt; two daughters, Barbara Ferguson and her husband, the Rev. Keith Ferguson of Chillicothe, Ill., and Frances Pope and her husband, Daniel of Issaquah, Wash.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph Pratt and his wife, Ethel of Meadville, Pa.; and two sisters, Catherine Russell of Conneautville, Pa., and Lillian Crider of Pawnee, Ill.
Helen Pratt
Helen Pratt of Connellsville, died Thursday, June 8, 1995, at the Lafayette Manor, Uniontown. Arrangements are under the direction of the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, and will be announced when completed.
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Isaac Pratt
White, male, married
Born—–
Bolinger, PA
Died—–
July 7, 1899, Bolinger, PA
Cause of death–
Dropsey
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Jane Pratt
White, female, 56 years old
Born—–
1842, Fayette County, PA
Died—–
January 25, 1898
Cause of death–
Heart disease
AGED WOMAN
FATALLY BURNED
WHILE IN BED
Newpaper image is poor quality. Transcription may not be exact.
Unable to help herself when her clothing caught fire from an open grate, Mrs. Jane Pratt, aged 83, of 134 Mill street, Thursday morning at 8 o’clock, was burned to death in her bed. The remains, charred beyond recognition, were found by fire men who broke open a door at the three-room cottage.
Neighbors who saw smoke coming from the house turned in the alarm. As the firemen dashed to the scene they were informed that Mrs. Pratt probably was inside the burning building. The fire ladies lost no time in going to the rescue. They found the victim’s bed on fire and her lifeless remains partly covered with the bed clothing.
It is the theory of Fire Chief George H. Litman that Mrs. Pratt arose earlier in the morning to stir up fire in the grate and to light a gas fire in another room and that in doing so, her clothing caught fire. The chief says that he thinks Mrs. Pratt was unaware of her burning clothing until she got in bed. The blaze no doubt was communicated to the bed clothing and when flames enveloped her, the aged woman was unable to save herself or to utter audible cries for assistance. That she had been out of bed was borne out by the fact that she still wore her bedroom slippers.
So quickly was Mrs. Pratt overcome by the smoke and flames that she did not have time to move. The bed clothing was found up in her waist. Above his her clothing was entirely burned from her body which was blacked by the ravages of the fire.
The fire loss was confined mostly to the bed in which Mrs. Pratt slept. It was almost entirely destroyed. The body was removed to Nixon’s morgue.
Mrs. Pratt had lived in 134 Mill street, between Berkeley and McConnick avenue for 86 years. Her daughters and grandchildren often made frequent visits to her.
Mrs. Pratt was the mother of Mrs. George Bundy and Mrs. James Courtney of Uniontown and Mrs. Jos. Arensburg and Mrs. Louisa Boord, of Ohio.
Mrs. Jane Cline Pratt was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Foster Yarnell. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Mary Feitz of Uledi and four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Boord, of Hanoverton, O.; Mrs. George Bundy, of this city; Mrs. James Kortright of Corning, N. Y., and Mrs. Harry Arensburg of Newark, O.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, the time to be announced later, at the home with the Rev. Burr R. McKnight officiating. Burial will be in Park Place cemetery.
Notes from contributor:
Born–February 21, 1846
John R. Pratt, 95, of Dunbar, Pa., who was born in Deep Creek, Maryland, died Sunday, February 4, 2001, in Scottdale Manor and Rehabilitation Center, Scottdale, Pa. He is survived by two daughters: Loria G. Cossell and her husband, Dave Brooks, of Dunbar, Pa., and Iola L. Cossell and her husband, Tony DeTone, of Uniontown, Pa; grandchildren: David Brooks, Jr., Kelly Brooks, Magan Brooks, Harry Brooks, and April Brooks, all of Dunbar, Pa.; a sister Louise McCloy of Bridgeport, Pa.; also many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 NORTH PITTSBURGH STREET, CONNELLSVILLE, PA., today from 7 to 9 p.m.; Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Thursday, February 8, until 11 a.m..
Pratt, Kathleen R. 60
Connellsville
Kathleen R. Pratt, 60, of Connellsville, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. She was born March 17, 1953, in Mt. Pleasant, a daughter of the late Lewis C. and Helen Burkholder Ohler. Mrs. Pratt was a 1971 graduate of Connellsville High School. She was employed for 30 years at the former Montgomery Ward at the Laurel Mall. She was a member of Church of the Open Door of Connellsville. Mrs. Pratt is survived by her husband, Waiter F. Pratt; one son, William Pratt, at home; her siblings, Helen L. Ohler, of Connellsville, Richard Ohler and his wife, Carol, of Uniontown, and Kenneth Ohler and his wife, Brenda, of Greenville, S.C. As per the wishes of the family, there will be no public viewing or services. All arrangements are under the direction of the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville.
Otis Eugene Pratt
Otis Eugene Pratt of Masontown, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 1996, in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg. He was born June 18, 1921, in Ida-Mae, W.Va., the son of the late Brady Pratt and Jennie Anderson Pratt. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Yvonne Pratt; two grandsons, Eugene and William Pratt; one godson, William Jackson of the State of Alabama; three sisters, Mary Mitchell of Washington, D.C., Betty Walton of Detroit, Mich., and Edith Smith of Pittsburgh, Pa., two brothers, Brady Pratt Jr., of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Lloyd of Pittsburgh, Pa., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Lillian Poole; and three brothers, Webster, Carl and Albert Pratt. He was a life member and usher of the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Cardale, Pa. Mr. Pratt was a member of the Republic Lions Club, the Masonic Abram Lodge 20 of New Salem, a 33 degree Mason A.F.& A.M., the Dorie Miller Post 824 of Buffington, Pa., and the Fayette County Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. Friends will be received in the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Cardale, Pa., on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held, Friday at 1 p.m., in the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the DONALD LAW SR. FUNERAL HOME, Brownsville. Burial arrangements will be announced on Thursday. The Lions Club of Republic will hold a ritualistic service at 6 p.m., this evening, in the church and the Masonic Abram Lodge 20 of New Salem will hold a ritualistic service at 7:30 p.m., this evening, in the church.
PAUL J. PRATT
Paul Joseph Pratt, 35, of Champion, R. D. 1, (Back Creek Road), died Monday at his home. He was born Sept. 9, 1942, in Connellsville, a son of Jean Adams Pratt Rugright of Rockwood, R. D. 1, and the late Paul Pratt, who died Nov. 9, 1959. He was a lifelong resident of Saltlick Township. He is survived, in addition to his mother, by one sister, Mrs. Harvey (Mary) Showman of Champion; his stepfather, George Rubright of Rockwood, R. D. 1; five nieces, and three nephews.
PRATT— Friends of Paul Joseph Pratt, 35, of Champion, R. D. 1, (Back Creek Road), who died Monday, Sept. 12, 1977, will be received after 7 p.m. today at the Clyde Brooks Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 711, at Melcroft, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. David Huey officiating. Interment in Mount Nebo Cemetery.
Vernice S. Pratt, 41, of Masontown, Pa passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011, in Uniontown Hospital. Born on Wednesday, December 17, 1969 in Uniontown, Pa., Vernice was the son of Edwin R. and Joan A. Tracy of Uniontown, Pa. He was preceded in death by father Brady Pratt and brother Scott Pratt. He is survived by his devoted fiancé and caretaker, Lisa Jarzynka and her daughter Kaitlyn of Masontown, Pa.; his children Lashonte Fairbee of Pittsburgh, Pa., Vernice Harris, Karon Harris, Marguerite Pratt, Raekwon Pratt of Uniontown, Pa., Joshua Pratt of Greensburg, Pa., Darius Pratt and Dashaun Pratt of Masontown, Pa.; 4 grandchildren; his brothers and sisters: Marcia Pratt of Greensburg, Pa., Eugene (Helen) Pratt and Duane Sr. (Roxanne) of Uniontown, Pa., A. Michael Pratt of Carlisle, Pa., Sharon Pratt of Conn., Marilyn (Calvin) Givens of District Heights, Md., Vincent Pratt of Uniontown, Pa., Joan (Vernon) Bastian of Frederick, Md., Evan (fiancé Regena) Pratt of Philadelphia, Pa., and LaShawn (Kelvin) Tracy-Thompson of District Heights, Md.; and other family and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to LANTZ FUNERAL HOME; 297 E. Main Street, Uniontown, Pa. Friends will be received in the YOUGHIOGHENY WESTERN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Uniontown, Pa on Thursday, May 26, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the hour of Service with Pastor Dewvaul W. Tracy, Jr. officiating. In Lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions to the Vernice S. Pratt Memorial, c/o First National Bank, 58 W. Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401.
Mary PREGALSKI died in 1937. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Mary Pregalski, 42, of House 11, Continental No. 2, died Friday morning,
June 25, 1937, in Uniontown Hospital, following a brief illness.
Surviving are her husband and the following children: Mrs. Frances Brusovsky,
Continental No. 3, Mrs. Martha Angle, Continental No. 3; John, Vincent, Raymond,
Barbara and Elizabeth Pregalski, all at home. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
George Rybar and two brothers, John, of Uniontown, and Andrew Rybar, of Continental
No. 2, also survive.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
John Brady PRENDERGAST ( -1968)
PRENDERGAST, JOHN BRADY— Age 81, of R. D. 4, Route 40 West, Uniontown, died Wednesday, June 19, 1968 at 2:40 p.m. in Uniontown Hospital following a brief illness. He was a mechanist of the Monongahela Railroad and a member of the Retired International Association of Mechanists, Monongahela Railroad. He was predeceased by his wife, Verda Taggart Prendergast of February 12, 1965. Surviving is one brother, Henry Michael Prendergast of Raleigh, N.C. Friends will be received this evening after 7 at the Edward E. Minerd Funeral Home, 196 W. Main St. and Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 and on Saturday until the hour of service which will be announced later. Interment in LaFayette Memorial Park.
BLANCHE H. PRENTICE
Mrs. Blanche H. Prentice, widow of Walter Prentice of 24 Millview street, Uniontown, died in the Uniontown Hospital Sunday morning, June 1, 1941, at 12:37 o’clock of a complication of diseases. She had been in ill health for some months. Mrs. Prentice was born at McClellandtown, the daughter of the late John and Sarah Ann Crow Ache but spent most of her early life in Masontown. She was a member of the third Presbyterian church of Uniontown and of Class 13 of that Sunday school. Surviving are three brothers, S. J., George W. and Dr. Byron Ache of Uniontown and two sisters, Miss Jennie Ache of Uniontown and Mrs. Louise Scott of Toledo, O. Mrs. Mary Bainbridge, who had lived with Mrs. Prentice for a number of years, also survives. Friends are being received at the Johnston Mortuary Chapel in North Gallatin avenue where funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, DST; Dr. Clarence W. Kerr will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
DIED— Thomas Prentice, Sen., at his residence in Union Borough, June 9th, aged 80 years.
Charlotte Prestia
Charlotte Prestia, 65, of Monroeville, originally of Connellsville, died Friday in her residence. Arrangements are under the direction of the Vito C. Martucci Funeral Home, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
April 12, 1929
Died—–
April 29, 1994
Joseph Prestia
Joseph F. Prestia, 90, of Penn Hills and formerly of Connellsville, died Thursday, Oct. 10, 1996. He was born on Oct. 10, 1906, in Italy, a son of the late Michael and Maria Prestia. He was valedictorian of Connellsville Area High School Class of 1924. He is survived by his wife, Helen; six children; two brothers, Felix Prestia of Connellsville, Arthur Prestia of Kansas City, Kan.; and a sister, Eleanor Paugh of Connellsville. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
INFECTION AFTER CUT CAUSES DEATH OF MICHAEL PRESTIA --Complications arising from a small cut on the middle finger of his right hand has caused the death of Michael Prestia , 82 years old of 323 McCormick Avenue , at the Connellsville State Hospital on Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. Mr Prestia was employed for about five years at the Connellsville Macaroni Company ,on the West side as an operator of a kneider suffered a cut and later an infection developed . He was in the hospital for seventeen days . Born in Italy on June 24,1863 , the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Rosario Prestia, came to the United States when a boy and settled in Connellsville ,for many years he was engaged in the drayage business. He suspended this activity about five years ago to accept employment at the Connellsville Macaroni Company . He specialized in arranging special spaghetti dinners for various societies, clubs and other organizations.
Surviving Mr. Prestia are his wife Mrs. Maria Prestia and five sons and one daughter as follows ; Ross Prestia of Connellsville, Joseph Prestia of Pittsburg, Palta, Carmen, Arthur and Eleanor all at home. . There are two brothers, Salvator in Italy and Xavier of Connellsville . There are also eight grandchildren .
Mr. Prestia was a member of St Rita's Roman Catholic Church in Connellsville, Holy Name Society, and the Sons of Italy , being an officer in the last named organization. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning . The cortage will meet at the late home at 323 McCormick. Internment at the family plot in new St. Joseph's Cemetery
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Monday, March 5, 1931, page 1, column 4
Contributed by Marilyn Tolentino <sffoster at aol.com>
Sherman Prettiman
Sherman Prettiman, 65, of Greensburg, a native of Tarrs, died Friday in Greensburg. He is survived by his wife, Edythe Riser Prettiman; his daughters, Mrs. Sharon Prettiman Marks and her husband, Jeffrey, and Mrs. Lisa Prettiman Gillespie and her husband, Frank, and their daughters, Carrie and Amber Gillespie, and a brother, Walter Prettiman, all of Greensburg; three sisters, Mrs. Etta Mae Prettiman Trout and her husband, Rev. Melvin Trout, of Karthius; Mrs. Donna Prettiman Orsinger and her husband, Eugene, and Mrs. Lois Prettiman Moore and her husband, John, all of Greensburg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Kepple-Graft Funeral home, 524 North Main St., Greensburg, today until 10 a.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
June 19, 1930
Died—–
December 15, 1995
Mrs.
Ellen Newman PRETTYMAN died in 1903. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(127)
Mrs. John Prettyman died at Conemaugh Furnace, near Johnstown. Saturday morning,
October 31, 1903, aged 34 years, of consumption. Mrs. Prettyman's maiden name
was Ellen Newman and she was married to John Prettyman at Uniontown in 1894.
She is survived by her husband and five small children. The remains arrived
in Uniontown on the noon Southwest train, and are at the home of James Matson,
Pittsburg street, from which place the funeral will occur at 2 p.m., Tuesday,
internment at Oak Grove.
Mrs.
Rachael PRETTYMAN died in 1893. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(5)
PRETTYMAN, MRS. RACHAEL
At Uniontown on Sunday night, November 12th 1893, Mrs. Rachael PRETTYMAN, wife of John PRETTYMAN, aged about 38 years. Interment at Oak Grove cemetery, Tuesday. Courier . Fri. 11-24-1893
Helen M. PREVENSLIK (1920-2012)
YOUNGWOOD
Helen M. Prevenslik
Helen M. Prevenslik, 91 years old of Youngwood, Pa, died Monday, June 18, 2012 in Uniontown Hospital. She was born Saturday, July 24, 1920 in Mt. Pleasant, Daughter of the late William and the late Josephine (Micek) Levendosky. She was a member of Holy Cross Church and Catholic Daughters of America. Surviving are a son Kenneth P. Prevenslik, Smithfield; three grandchildren: Ethan, Emily and Mary, and one great-grandchild Paisley; a brother William Levendosky, Mt. Pleasant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Prevenslik and brothers Eugene, Edward, and Michael Levendosky, two sisters Genieve Hamborsky, and Gertrude Shedlock. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9, Thursday, June 21 at the C. RICHARD MCCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood, PA. There will be a Rosary at 3:45 at the funeral home. Services will be held at HOLY CROSS CHURCH, Friday, June 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Bill Berkey officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Clair Cemetery, Greensburg PA.
MRS. E. G. PRICE
Mrs. Addie Price, 79, of Uniontown, died Thursday morning in her home. Surviving are her husband, Ernest G.; three daughters, Mrs. George (Emma) Bradley of Uniontown, Mrs. Fred (Helen) Schafer of Brownfield and Mrs. Clarence (Edna) Ford of West Leisenring; two sons, including Wendell of Uniontown; 21 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. George Chipps and Mrs. John Mowler of Lake Lynn. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Johnston funeral home, Uniontown, with Dr. Earl P. Confer officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Amanda Fuller PRICE died in 1931. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Amanda Fuller Price, 76, died at 1:05 a.m., Friday, August 7, 1931, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Della P. Halstead, 835 Fallowfield avenue, Charleroi,
of complications.
She was born in Uppermiddletown, May 8, 1885, the daughter of the late Henry
and Mary Fuller. She was married September 10, 1874, at Belle Vernon, to
Leroy Price, who died November 2, 1915.
Mrs. Price was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Charleroi
and throughout her life devoted an active part to church work.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Halstead, and one son, Harry E. Price,
also of Charleroi. Two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Deane, of Uniontown, and
Mrs. Erma Williams, South Brownsville, together with two grandchildren, also
survive.
Funeral services will be solemnized Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Halstead
residence, in charge of Rev. G. Meade Dougherty, pastor of the First Methodist
Episcopal church. Burial will be in Monongahela cemetery.
(Note date of marriage in obit precedes date of birth)
DIED
On the 17th inst., at his residence, in Wharton township, BENJAMIN PRICE, Esq., in the 78th year of his age.
page 3, column 2
Father's Truck Runs Down Lad
Was Chasing Vehicle Near His Home
A tragic accident took the life of Bernard Price, 7, at 11:55 a.m. Monday. Bernard died at the Greene County Memorial Hospital where he had been taken after being run over by a truck, police say, was driven by his father. State Police from Waynesburg Station who investigated the tragedy reported that the lad was obviously chasing his father's truck and fell under the right rear wheel, as the truck was making a turn near their home. The child who lived with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Price of Melford Terrace, R. D. Fredrecktown, reportedly suffered a fractured skull and multiple contusions. Admitted to the hospital at 7:20 a.m., the lad died at 11:55. The body was removed to the Hagerty and Burkets Funeral Home, Millsboro.
Rev. Calvin D. Price
Rev. Calvin D. Price, 71, of Plainfield, N.J., and formerly of Lamberton, Pa., died Sunday morning, July 7, 1996. He was born December 31, 1924, in Leisenring, Pa., son of the late Rev. John Price and Elizabeth Sims Price. He was currently serving as Pastor of St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Newark, N.J., and received his training at Drew University and Howard University in Washington, D.C. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother, John, and a sister, Francena. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Price, children: Carlton, Carla and Crystal all of Plainfield, N.J., and Corwin of Portland, Ore., sisters and brother: Mary Agnes Glover of Jamaica, N.Y., Bessie L. Davis of Uniontown, Pa., Frederick D. Price and Ruth Thomas both of Ralph, Pa., and Rev. Rosalyn D. Rodgers of Ambridge, Pa., and a number of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends will be received in Covenant United Methodist Church, 631 Front St., Plainfield, N.J., on Wednesday where services will be conducted Thursday, July 11, at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under direction of the JUDKINS COLONIAL HOME, 4828 West Fourth St., Plainfield, NJ 07061-1351
Carolyn Crittenden PRICE (1926-2008)
Carolyn Crittenden Price, 82, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, April 22, 2008, in the Hillside Manor, Uniontown. She was born January 14, 1926, in El Dorado, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Moses Crittenden and Margaret Acklin Crittenden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, the Rev. Ralph K. Price, also her son, R. Kenneth Price, Jr., daughter, Susan Kay Price, and her daughter-in-law, Deborah Price, sister, Dorothy Edwards, and brother, M.C. Crittenden, Jr. Carolyn was a dedicated member of The Central Christian Church and A Life Elder of the Church. She is survived by her son, Marc Robert Price and wife, Barbara L., of Millersville, Pa.; grandchildren: Joshua Ryan Price and wife, Tiffany, and Zachary Adam Price and fiancée, Carrie Cowder, all of Florida, Melissa Price and Jessica O. Price, both of Delaware; daughter-in-law, Gail Price, of Franklin, West Virginia, and many friends. Family will greet friends on Sunday, April 27, 2008 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 23 South Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, when a Memorial Service will begin at 3 p.m. with Rev. Art Mace and Rev. W. Darwin Collins, officiating. Interment is Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Central Christian Church General Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of the KEZMARSKY FUNERAL HOME, 71 Pennsylvania Avenue, Uniontown, Pa.
Suspected Wife Slayer in County Jail Brothers Will
Press Formal
Charges Today
Mother of Five-Year-Old
Dies of Gunshot
Wound Saturday
William R. Price, 26, suspected slayer of his pretty, 25-year- old wife, Catherine, remained evasive and stubborn during questioning yesterday, District Attorney Fred L. Brothers said, as he prepared to file formal murder charges against Price this afternoon. Mrs. Price, mother of a five-year-old girl, was shot in the chest by a bullet from a .32 calibre revolver early Saturday morning in her one-room home, one mile west of Morris Crossroads. Brothers established the time of the tradedy as between 1:20 and 1:30 a.m. He said a witness, Joseph Kury, 28, formerly of Masontown, now residing in Point Marion, said he had left the slain girl's room at 1:15 a.m.
Refuses to Talk
Brothers said Price, a Rosedale, W. Va., miner admitted being in the room when his estranged wife was shot. However, Brothers siad, Price refuses to tell authorities how the victim was shot. The woman's mother, Mrs. Gladys High, on whose property Mrs. Price lived, said she was awakened by Price shortly after the shooting. She said Price was screaming, “Catherine's hurt, hurry, hurry!” Mrs. High said when she went outside, the suspect was carrying her partly clothed daughter to his auto. Price took the victim to the Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W. Va. He told authorities there that the woman shot herself. Price, an Army veteran, is being held in county jail. The couple's daughter, Lillian, was staying with her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Winstead, when the shooting occurred.
continued to page 6, column 6
Paraffine Test
May Determine
Woman's Killer
UNIONTOWN, Oct. 26.— On the results of a paraffin test will largely test the solution of the shooting of Mrs. Catherine Price, aged 26, of near Morris Cross Roads, whose estranged husband, William R. Price, is being held under suspicion of murder. So far Price has denied the discharge of the weapon, refusing to offer any explanation of the death of the woman who was shot through the heart. Assistant County Detective Forrest C. Parks, yesterday performed a paraffine test which will determine definitely whether the lethal weapon was fired by Price. The suspect, who will be charged with murder under the instructions of Distict Attorney Fred L. Brothers, admits he entered the residence of his wife, in the rear of the home of her mother, Mrs. John High on the Larman road, near New Geneva, a short time after the departure of Joseph Kury, who had taken Mrs. Price to a movie show. Kury asserts that he left the home of Mrs. Price about 1:15 o'clock. A few minutes later Price told Chief County Detective William J. Long and State police that he arrived. “As Mrs. Price asserted, well I'm going to bed and turned out the light, there was a flash and roar of the gun,: said Price. “I stood about nine feet away.” Then the explanation of the suspect halts. He declines to offer any further explanations. His car was parked about a quarter of a mile distant and apparently he had seen Kury leave. When shot, Mrs. Price was wearing the jacket of pajamas, an undergarment, shoes and hose. An autopsy showed the bullet pierced the upper part of the heart and lodged in the back just under the skin. Death had been instant.
MRS. PRICE'S RITES
The funeral service for Mar Catherine Jane High Price, wife of William Russell Price, will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of her parents Mr.& Mrs. John High of Smithfield R.D. 3. Burial will be in Smithfield Baptist Church (Mt. Moriah).
Donnalee Eve PRICE (1955-2003)
Donnalee Eve Price, age 47, of 100 High Street, Apartment 606, Brownsville, Pa., died at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2003 in her residence. She was born July 10, 1955, daughter of William Price and Elizabeth Pierce Price. Donnalee enjoyed puzzles and crocheting and loved people and Jesus! She is survived by a brother, William Price of St. Louis, Missouri; three cousins: Darla Charo of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aaron Jeffries of Brownsville, Pa., and Kathryn Hay of Brownsville, Pa.; and four very dear friends: Rev. James Stemple and his wife, Betty, of Brownsville, Pa., Alice Acklin of Orlando, Florida, and Connie Buck of Brownsville, Pa. A Memorial Service will be held in Maranatha Assembly of God, 126 Brownsville Avenue, Brownsville, Pa., today (Sunday, June 22) at 1 p.m. The Rev. Jim Lime will officiate. Interment will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the LAW FUNERAL HOME, 135 Angle Street, Brownsville, PA 15417.
PRICE, ELIZABETH J.— Of Ralph, Pa., died Sunday morning, December 25, 1966, at the Brownsville General Hospital. She was a member of the John Wesley AME Zion Church, Uniontown. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. John Price, October 18, 1963. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Francena O’Dell, Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Mary Agnes Glover, Jamaica, N.Y., Mrs. Bessie D. Davis, Mrs. Ruth Thomas, and Frederick Price, all of Ralph, Pa., John R. Price, Dover, Delaware, Calvin D. Price, Plainfield, N.J., and Mrs. Rosalyn Rodgers, Detroit, Mich.; twenty-nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Corrie L. Keenan, Moore, S. C. and Mrs. Edna Faril, Philadelphia; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Friends will be received in the Carl A. Lantz Funeral Home, 297 E. Main St. today after 7 p.m. and in the John Wesley AME Zion Church, Uniontown, Thursday, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. E. D. W. Strong will officiate. Interment will be in the Edenborn cemetery.
PRICE, ELIZABETH J.— Friends are being received in the Carl A. Lantz Funeral Home, 297 E. Main St., today and in the John Wesley AME Zion Church, Uniontown, Thursday, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. E. D. W. Strong will officiate. Interment will be in Edenborn Cemetery.
Ellis E. Price, 48 years, of Smithfield, Fayette County, Pa., died suddenly Tuesday, November 25, 2008, in the Uniontown Hospital Emergency Room, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa. He was born February 26, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan, son of Robert Umble Price and Belva May Wooten Price. Preceding him in death was his sister, Wanda Price Gors. Surviving are his parents, Robert and Belva Price, of Uniontown, Pa.; his wife, Emma Arnold; three children: Coleen Wipfel, Jean Price and Jason McFadden; brothers and sisters: Stanley Price and wife, Esther, Bobby Price, Kevin Price, Michael Price and wife, Brenda, Leonard Price and his fiancée, Kim, Richard Price and his wife, Rhonda, Steven Price and wife, Sandy, Chuck Price and wife, Tammy, Dianna Walters, Lisa Price Rodeheaver and husband, Francis; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Fayette County, Pa., today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, November 29, 2008, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service. Interment will follow in Bethel Memorial Park, Farmington, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Elsie Wilson PRICE (1899-2000)
Elsie Wilson Price, 100, of Uniontown, Pa., died Sunday, April 16, 2000, at Beverly Healthcare Center. She was born November 23, 1899, in Henry Clay Township, Fayette County, Pa., daughter of William McClelland Wilson and Lillie Kennison Wilson. Mrs. Price was a lifelong member if Asbury United Methodist Church, member of the Uniontown Travel Club, and a graduate of Uniontown High School. Her husband, William Wilgus Price, died in 1970. Also deceased are two sisters, Nellie Molton and Katie Umbel, a brother, Earl Wilson, and her parents. She is survived by a niece whom she raised, Maralou W. Campbell of Uniontown; three nephews: William Molton of Upper St. Clair, Dr. Eugene Umbel and Clayton Wilson both of Uniontown. Private services will be held in the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, Pa., today, Tuesday, April 18, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. James P. Fogg Jr. officiating. Private interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
DIED
PRICE— On Tuesday, February 7th, of Scofnia, Emma, daughter of Samuel Price, of North Union township.
DIED
PRICE— In South Union township, _th inst., Emily, only daughter of S. C. Price, aged 10 years nine months and 23 days. While she lay suffering on her bed, and kind friends were watching nigh, “I love the Savior she gently said, and do not fear to die.”
Why do we mourn that one we love,
Kind parents, brother, friend,
Though dead to us she lives above,
Where joys shall never end.
Francis Douglas PRICE
(1952-2012)
FRANCIS DOUGLAS PRICE
Francis Douglas Price, 59 of Lake Lynn, Pa., died Monday, August 6, 2012 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown. Born September 19, 1952 in Uniontown, he was a son of the late William and Ora (Riffle) Price. A 1970 graduate of Brownsville High School, he was a member of the AFL-CIO Local 814 in Morgantown. He had worked in demolition and recycling, and more recently at Ruby Memorial Hospital as a support assistant. He was an avid fan of the Steelers and NASCAR. He is survived by his wife, Janis (McConaha) Price and her daughters; Deborah Hawkinberry of North Carolina and Heather Hawkinberry of Virginia, and their children, Kelsey and Landon; a brother, Russell Price of Republic, Pa.; and three sisters: Myrtle Forquer of Rivesville, W. Va., Ora Cagle of Galena, Ohio, and Penny Price-Eichelberger of Point Marion; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, deceased is a sister, Nancy Cornelia, and a brother William Galloway. Friends will be received in the RICHARD R. HEROD FUNERAL HOME, Point Marion, Pa., on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday until 11:00 a.m., the hour of Service, with Rev. Scott Teets officiating.
Frederick Kennedy PRICE (1920-2008)
Frederick Kennedy Price, beloved husband of Deanne (nee Thompson) Price, died peacefully on January 5, 2008. Mr. Price was born in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., on May 8, 1920, and was the son of the late Margaret and Kennedy Price. He spent his entire business career in the Freight Marketing and Sales Department of CONRAIL, and its predecessor companies. Upon his retirement in 1985, Mr. Price moved to Frederick, Md., where he was very active in numerous community and charitable organizations. In addition to his wife, Mr. Price is survived by his loving daughter, Virginia (Charles) Bracken; two granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren.
Hannah M. Wiggins PRICE ( -1861)
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Well may human life be compared to a dream, a shooting star, a bubble tossed upon the angry billow. For a while we sparkle in the charming firmament of human existence, and then our beams are merged into the refulgent light of eternity! Many of our dearest friends are asleep in the dust, awaiting the sound of the Archangel's trump. Not a household but mourns some loved and absent one. We turn to view the ??? of our fond relatives, and they are vacant, we call their names, and a voice from the grave answers, “They are here.”
Another has passed from earth to Heaven, sister Hannah M. Price, consort of Capt. Samuel C. Price, of Marshall county, Ill., died on the 6th of Dec. 1861, aged 24 years. She met death under the following distressing circumstances, which we extract from a letter written by Mr. P. to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Wiggins, Fayette county, Pa:
Her clothes caught fire from the small stove in the bedroom. She tried to put it out and after she found that was impossible, she ran to the kitchen with the intention of going out of doors, but thought that would not do, so she called for relief; and before the inmates of the next room could reach her, her garments were nearly consumed, and her flesh almost all over her entire body, burned very badly - consequently her sufferings were very great, which she bore with christian fortitude for nearly a week; when she obeyed the voice of her savior, in whom she trusted, and breathed her last. She was in full possession of her right mind to the last.
Seldom has it been our lot to record the death of one more esteemed than sister P. Naturally mild and affectionate; she was a devoted wife and mother, and endeared child and relation. During a revival of religion in the bounds of Mount Hope Congregation, in Stewart township, Fayette Co. Pa, during the winter of 1857-8; she in connection with her husband and many others, united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in whose communion she lived an exemplary member until severed by death. She has left husband and two dear little children, a father, mother, brothers and sisters, and many relatives to mourn her untimely end. And now her spirit mingles - doubtless - mingles with Saints on high - and thus beckons to her dear ones left here, to meet her there. Oh, may the Lord bless the bereaved husband and children, and all she leaves here, and may they be prepared to meet her.
If Heaven be now her happy state,
She lives redeemed from care;
Then let us try before to late,
To meet her spirit there.
J. P. B.
Ila Marie Rowan PRICE (1914-2006)
Ila Marie Rowan Price, age 92, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., died Friday, January 27, 2006, in LaFayette Manor. She was born January 23, 1914. Mrs. Price was a member of the Oliver No. 3 Mission Church, Fayette County, Pa., where she served as Organist and at times played the guitar during services. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall Ellsworth Rowan and Jennie Steyer Rowan, her husband, Charles W. Price, and three sisters, Lela Jordan, Bernadine Smith and Evelyn Kremer. She is survived by four nieces: Cindy Leech and her husband, Brad, of Lake Lynn, Fayette County, Pa., Karen Wilson and her husband, Glenn, and Cheryl Kremer, all of Uniontown, Pa., and Dolores Ostrander, of McKeesport, Pa. Friends will be received in the JEROME W. SHELL FUNERAL HOME, 164 South Mount Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., on Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Monday, January 30, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service. Interment will follow in Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery, Smithfield, Fayette County, Pa.
JAMES MADISON PRICE
James Madison Price, aged 84 years, died at his home in Brownfield, Saturday evening, November 7, 1925, at 5:30 o'clock from infirmities incident to age. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Ellen Williams Price, four sons, Alfred and Charles B. both of Brownfield, John of Philadelphia, and David, of Indianola, Pa., one step- daughter: Dora McCay, 17 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Two daughters, Sofia and Margaret, are deceased. Mr. Price was one of the oldest Odd Fellows in Western Pennsylvania, being a member of Pine Knob lodge. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Brownfield church followed by burial in the Hopwood cemetery.
MRS. JENNIE PRICE
Mrs. Jennie Price, aged 52 years, 11 months, died January 9, at 7 o'clock after a short illness due to a stroke of paralysis. She was a resident of White House. She is survived by 3 sons, Howard Myers of Ruble, William Myers of Belle Vernon and Herbert Price, of White House. Three daughters, Mrs. Lee Brownfield and Mrs. Hays Woody, of Uniontown, and Mrs. Robert Dillow, of Haydentown, one brother, James Lewis, of Springhill, and six sisters, Mrs. William Chipps, Mrs. Frank Porter and Mrs. Howard Harvey of Springhill; Mrs. John Fowler of West Virginia, Mrs. George Tipps and Mrs. Ernest Price of Uniontown, also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in Springhill cemetery.
John K. PRICE, Sr. (1939-1996)
John K. Price Sr.
John “Jay” K. Price Sr., 57, of Uniontown, Pa., died Saturday, April 6, 1996, in Presbyterian-University Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., as a result of being hit by an automobile. He was born February 25, 1939, in Haydentown, Pa., son of Lucy and Gilbert Price. His parents, a son, Doug Raymond, and a brother, Ralph Price, preceded him in death. He is survived by his ex-wife, Alberta “Birdie” Castor Price of Uniontown, a son, John “Jay” K. Price Jr. of Uniontown, four daughters, Angela Lee and Kelly Williams both of Uniontown, Tracy Jo Bogden of Erie, Pa., and Donna Wingard of Uniontown, 17 grandchildren, and a brother, Glenn Price of Haydentown, Pa., three sisters, Irene Lemro of Haydentown, Naomi Burd of Uniontown, and Ciarmella Price of Ohio, and will be sadly missed by many friends and loved ones. The family will receive friends in the HAKY FUNERAL HOME, 139 West Fayette St., Uniontown, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A blessing service will be held Monday evening at 9 p.m., following visiting hours, with Rev. Fr. George K. Alderson officiating. Interment services will be private.
MRS. M. PRICE
Mrs. M. Price, 54 years old, colored, died Saturday night at the home of her son, Thomas Price.
Ora Nevada Riffle PRICE (1921-2009)
Ora Nevada (Riffle) Price, age 87 of Pt. Marion, Pa. was called home to be with the Lord at sunrise on Friday, August 14, 2009. She was born in McClellandtown, Pa. on September 18, 1921 daughter of John H. Riffle and Myrtle (Bales) Riffle. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by first husband, Grover W. Galloway Sr. and second husband, William Russell Price; a son, Bill Galloway; a daughter, Nancy Cornelia; a grandson, Dean Cornelia; and a great- granddaughter, McKenzie Belanger. Ora and her husband, Russell, owned several local taverns and spent many years managing and making friends. Even in the later years she could recall the names of most of her customers and would always have a tale of the fun times they shared. And she loved her Steelers and Pirates! She was a baptized member of the Masontown Brethren Church.
Ora is survived by 2 Sons: Francis Price and wife Janis of Pt. Marion, Pa. and Rusty Price of Hopwood, Pa.; 3 Daughters: Myrtle Forquer and husband Bob of Rivesville, W.Va., Ora Cagle and husband Rich of Galena, Ohio, and Penny Price-Eichelberger and husband Joey of Pt. Marion, Pa; a Son-In-Law, Bob Cornelia and a Daughter-In-Law, Lea Galloway; a Brother, John H. Riffle Jr and a Sister, Ella Mae Pinkney both of Uniontown, Pa.; Grandchildren: Buddy, Bobby, Rusty, Little Bill, Heidi, Wesley, Heather, Debbi, Jacki, Shelby, Sheryll, Jennifer, Kailey, Caleb, Tobi, and Bo; 12 Great-grand-children and many nieces, nephews and caring loyal neighbors from Pt. Marion and Merrittstown.
Family and friends will be received in the H. DAVID McELROY FUNERAL HOME, 803 Main Street, McClellandtown, today from 2-4 and 6-8 pm and on Monday, August 17 until 11 a.m., the Hour of Service with Pastor David McElroy officiating. Interment will follow in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown.
RONALD L. PRICE
Ronald Leonard Price, five months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Price of Point Marion died in Uniontown Hospital Sunday morning, November 9, 1941 at 11 o’clock of complications. Surviving are his parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Jackson of Adah and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Price of Point Marion. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family residence on the Point Marion-New Geneva road. Rev. David Hunter will officiate. Burial under the direction of the Sangston Funeral Home, McClellandtown will follow in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown.
WILLIAM H. PRICE
William H. Price, 24 years old, died Friday at his home at Fairchance following a lingering illness.
Blanche A. Wilson PRIDE (1908-1994)
BLANCHE A PRIDE
Blanche A. Pride, 85, of Millsboro, Pa., died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 1994 in Uniontown Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 5, 1908 in Millsboro, a daughter of the late Samuel R. and Jennie Garner Wilson. She was a former school teacher and taught for over 43 years, retiring from what is now the Bethlehem Center School District; she was a member of Millsboro Presbyterian Church; the P.S.E.A. and N.E.A.; she was a graduate of East Bethlehem High School and what is now California University. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth F. Pride of Millsboro; two brothers and one sister: Samuel Robert Wilson of Millsboro, James Wilson of Uniontown, and Mrs. Marjorie Wilson Haley of Valley View, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters and one brother: Mrs. Mary Hess, Mrs. Ruth Welch and George Wilson. Friends will be received in the FRANK BURKUS FUNERAL HOME, Mill and Center Streets, Millsboro, today from 1 to 9 p.m. and Saturday until 1 p.m., at which time services will be held with Rev. Phil Jamison of the Millsboro Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Greene County Memorial Park, Waynesburg.
Arthur Pringle
Taken by Death
Retired Georges Twp. Farmer
Arthur E. Pringle, age 63, well known retired farmer of Georges Twp., died 7:45 p.m. December 4, 1947, in his home near Fairchance, following a lingering illness. He was an active member of Fairchance Free Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Nellie Rankin Pringle, one son, Blaine Pringle, and one daughter Mrs. Marcella Birdsell, both at home. Five sisters: Mrs. Emma Zorley, Fairchance; Miss Edith Pringle, Mrs. Fannie Weltner and Mrs. Sally Farr all of Uniontown; Mrs. Edna Swartzwalter, Pittsburgh, and one brother Weldon Pringle of Fairchance, survive. Friends are being received after 7:30 p.m. today, in the home, where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, followed by additional rites in Free Methodist church. Rev. C. S. Richardson, pastor, will officiate, assisted by Rev. W. G. Birdsell, of New Brighton, former pastor. Burial will be under direction of the Goldsboro Funeral Home, Fairchance.
Bertha Mae PRINGLE (1887-1972)
PRINGLE, BERTHA MAE— Age 84 years, wife of George Pringle of (Glassworks) Greensboro, Pa., died Monday, March 27, 1972, at 10 a.m. in the Greene County Memorial Hospital, the daughter of the late Thomas and Cassandra Nichols Hamilton. She was born August 28, 1887 in Bula, W. Va. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Glenda) Sweeney of Greensboro; a son, Jack of Greensboro; two grandchildren, Randy and Debbie. Friends will be received in the Michael Lucas Funeral Home, Carmichaels after 2 p.m. today and where private funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Gerald Michel will officiate. Interment in Greene County Memorial Park.
KILLED ON THE RAIL
Charles Pringle Cut Down While on His Way to Work. Charles Pringle, a colored man employed at Broad Ford, who has been boarding here, was killed by the second section of the westbound express trail at Broad Ford on Sunday morning. Pringle was on his way to work as usual at an early hour, and it is supposed that he did not hear the fast train coming behind until it was almost upon him. He was struck near where the Peemickey bridge crosses the Baltimore & Ohio tracks. The unfortunate man was brought here about a half hour after he was struck, and lived till he was placed in the baggage room of the Baltimore & Ohio depot. His head was badly crushed. He never spoke after he was struck by the train. On Pringle’s person was found a pay envelope, which he had received the last pay day. Deputy Coroner James Echard held the inquest, the jury rendering a verdict of accidental death. Pringle was about 26 years old. He came to this place about 6 months ago from Virginia. He engaged boarding and lodging at the home of Frank Williams, a colored man who lives on the corner of Baldwin and Mountain avenues. There he became attached to the daughter of his landlord, Miss Lizzie. His love was reciprocated and the two were to have been married in a short time. The grief stricken girl did not hear of her lover’s fate until late on Monday. Pringle’s remains were interred in Hill Grove Cemetery on Monday afternoon.
Dale L. Pringle, age 77, of Republic, Pennsylvania passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 in Uniontown Hospital. He was born on Monday, September 18, 1933 in Tower Hill Two, Fayette County, Pennsylvania the son of Oscar and Estella (Newell) Pringle. Dale was a member of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. He was a retired Truck Driver and also a Laborer for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Dale was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and one sister, John Pringle, Eugene Pringle, A. G. 'Alex' Pringle, William Pringle and Sylvia Elrick. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Moscovits Pringle; his son, Eric Pringle of Uniontown Pennsylvania; his daughter, Karen Locke and her husband Daniel of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; granddaughter, Danelle Erica Locke; sisters: Georgia Rosser and Hannah Pringle both of Tower Hill Two; his sisters-in- law, Carole Moscovits; his brother-in-law, John Thomas Moscovits and wife Staci; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, March 29, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday March 30, 2011 until 10 a.m., the hour of the Service with Rev. Gail Mason officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pennsylvania.
Pringle Rites
Monday At 2
Funeral services will be held Monday for Dixon C. Pringle, 74, of 508 High St., Brownsville, who died unexpectedly yesterday in Brownsville Hospital. A son of the late Simon and Margaret Moorehouse Pringle, he was a lifelong resident of Brownsville. He was a retired machinist of the Pennsylvania Railroad and was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church. He also was a 50 year member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge 51, Brownsville, and a charter member of the South Brownsville Fire Co. Survivors include his wife, Hazel McPherson Pringle, two sons, Elmer, Gulfport, La., and John, Pleasant Hill, Calif., one grandchild. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Ross Funeral Home, 126 Front St., Brownsville. Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Redstone Cemetery.
Emma J. Pringle
Dawson
Emma Jane Pringle, 83, of Dawson, died Friday, June 7, 2002, in Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. She was born in Dawson, March 22, 1919, a daughter of the late John D. Morgan and Anna Mae Harris Morgan. She was a member of the Phillip G. Cochran United Methodist Church of Dawson and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Dawson Volunteer Fire Co. Surviving are three daughters, Anna Mae Duff and husband, James, of Dawson, Susan Claycomb and husband, Randy, of Dawson and Rebecca Pringle at home; two grandchildren, Ford Lowry and companion, Billie Jo Lint of Dawson and Brett Claycomb of Dawson; a great-granddaughter, Jayde Lowry; a sister, Gladys Meyers of Connellsville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, in 1982; and a sister, Florence Rosensteel. Friends will be received in the RALPH E. GALLEY FUNERAL HOME, Dawson, today and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until 1 p.m., the hour of the service there, with officiating minister, the Rev. Tate Fulton. Interment in Cochran Cemetery.
Eugene G. Pringle
Hunker
Formerly of Tower Hill No.2
Eugene G. Pringle, 89, of Hunker, formerly of Tower Hill No.2, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, at Easy Living Personal Care Home, Hunker. He was born Feb. 9, 1913, in Dawson, a son of the late Oscar and Estella Newell Pringle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Ruby Wilkes Pringle, who died May 21, 1984; three brothers, John, William and A.G. Pringle; and a sister, Sylvia Pringle Elrick. He is survived by his children, Mrs. James (True) Byers of Uniontown, Mrs. Donald (Bernadine) Crago Sr. of Youngwood, George Alexander Pringle and wife, Cheryl, of Smailsville, Ga., and James Harshman of Monroe, Ga.; 10 grandchildren, Bruce, Ben and Eugene Byers, Ruby Byers McQuaide, Donald and Lloyd Crago, Faith Crago Krynicky, Candee Rhodes, Gary Pringle and Lisa Pringle Stapleton; 17 great-grandchildren; his brother, Dale Pringle of Republic; and two sisters, Hanna Pringle and Georgia Pringle Rosser, both of Tower Hill No.2. He was a retired mine worker for Chartiers and Gateway mines for 42 years. He was the oldest member of the Hopewell Presbyterian Church in Brownsville. Friends were received at the C. RICHARD McCAULEY FUNERAL HOME INC., Youngwood, Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. Additional viewing at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m., at which time funeral services will be held. Interment to follow at Acklin Cemetery, Brownsville.
George 'Abe' PRINGLE (1858-1973)
PRINGLE, GEORGE (ABE)— Age 85 years of R. D. 1, Greensboro, Pa., died Monday, December 10, 1973 at 4:35 p.m. at the University Hospital, Morgantown, W. Va. He was born December 1, 1858, in Cheat, W. Va. the son of the late John and Catherine Jeanewine Pringle. He was a retired motorman of the Warwick Mine of Greensboro, Pa. He was a member of Mr. Calvary Methodist Church of Cheat, W. Va. and the U. M. W. A., Local 5310 of Greensboro. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Mae Hamilton Pringle on March 27, 1972. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Glenda) Sweeney of Greensboro; a son, Jack Pringle of Greensboro; two grandchildren, Randy and Debbie. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Friends will be received in the Michael Lucas Funeral Home, Carmichaels on Wednesday after 1 p.m. and until Friday at 1 p.m., the hour of service. Rev. Gerald Michel will officiate. Interment in Greene County Memorial Park.
Hazel Jean PRINGLE (1896-1979)
PRINGLE, HAZEL JEAN, 83, formerly of High St., Brownsville, died October 27, 1979 in LaFayette Manor, Uniontown. She was born Feb. 19, 1896, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late William and Lula MacPherson. A lifelong Republican, Mrs. Pringle was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in West Brownsville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dickson Pringle in April, 1961. She is survived by a son, John D. Pringle.
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PRINGLE, HOWARD— Aged 59, 609 Water St., Brownsville, died Wednesday, May 14, 1958 in the Washington, Pa. Hospital. Born September 16, 1889 in Brownsville, he was the son of the late Arthur and Gertrude Crawford Pringle. He was shop electrician of the Monongahela Railroad Company. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and served on the official board. He was identified with the Boy Scouts for a number of years and served as scoutmaster for Troop 6, and a member of the Brotherhood of the Order of the Arrow. He is survived by his wife, Helen Geho Pringle, two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Rathmell, Cleveland, O.; Mrs. Thelma Rose at home; five grandchildren. Friends are being received in the Ross Funeral Home, 126 Front St., Brownsville, where services will be held today at 2 p.m., with Rev. Frank T. James officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant View Cemetery.
PFC Howard C. PRINGLE, Jr. ( -1945)
Mr. & Mrs. Howard C. Pringle, 929 Water Street, Brownsville, were notified by telegram that their son, PFC Howard C. Pringle, Jr. was killed in action in Germany, April 19, 1945 while serving with the third army, a former employee of the Brownsville Telegraph. He graduated from The Brownsville High School in 1943 and entered the service April 24, 1944, and went overseas in March. He was attached to the 341st Infantry of the 86th Division.
J. W. PRINGLE
J. Weldon Pringle, 82, of Fairchance, died at 8:25 a.m. Thursday in his home. Surviving are his widow, Etta Mae; a foster son; a stepdaughter; and three sisters. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Goldsboro funeral home, Fairchance, with the Rev. Ira Hancock officiating. Interment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park.
JAMES W. PRINGLE
DIES AT FAIRCHANCE;
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
James M. Pringle, 91 years old, one of the oldest residents of Fayette county and one of the few surviving Civil War veterans, who twice was captured by the Confederacy only to escape, died Sunday night at 10 o’clock at his home on Morgantown street, Fairchance. Mr. Pringle was born September 1, 1844, in Fayette County but later the family moved to Iowa, where his father, Abraham Pringle took up a thousand acre tract of land. Due to the poor health of his wife, Abigail, the family later returned to Fayette County. He was a member of the 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry and was captured twice by the Confederates while on the Salem raid. Each time he succeeded in escaping from the rebel clutches and brought his team of mules safely back to the Union headquarters. In 1869 he married Barbara Ellen Swaney, who died 17 years ago. He is survived by two sons, Weldon J. and Arthur E. of Fairchance and six daughters, Edith and Mrs. Fannie Weltner at home; Mrs. Homer Zearley of Fairchance, Mrs. John Farr of Uniontown, Mrs. James Sheffler and Mrs. M. D. Swartzwelder, both of Wilkinsburg. There are six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon with a brief service at 2 o’clock at the late home followed by a full one at 2:30 o’clock at the Fairchance Free Methodist Church. Interment will be made in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Jean Pringle, of Manassas, VA, and formerly of Merrittstown, PA, died on Sunday, January 9, 2011. She was born in Dunbar, PA on March 14, 1917, daughter of the late Brinton Walters and Emma Greaves Walters. She was a graduate of the Uniontown High School Class of 1934. In 1964 Jean and her husband relocated to Alexandria, VA, where she began a new career as a supervisor in the Federal Government, retiring in January 1981. She moved to Caton Merchant House, an assisted living facility in Manassas, VA., in the summer of 2004. She was a long time member of Hopewell Presbyterian United Church in Brownsville, PA, where she played the organ and sang in the choir. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Pringle, Sr., in 1976, two sisters, Mildred Lewis and Evelyn Frost and a brother, Bill Walters. She is survived by her son, William L. (Bill) Pringle, Jr. and his wife, Norene of Fairfax, VA, (formerly of Republic, PA); two grandsons: Kevin Pringle and his wife, Christina of Nokesville, VA and Jeff Pringle and his wife, Margaret of Bristow, VA: two great-granddaughters Jessie Leigh (age 12) and Sloane Alexandra (6 wks. old). Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 680 Cherry Tree Lane, Uniontown, PA, on Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., the hour of funeral service with Rev. Gail Mason officiating. Interment will be held in the LaFayette Memorial Park.
PRINGLE, MAUDE H.— Age 86 years, resident of 123 Lebbie Lane, Fairless Hills, Pa, formerly of Angle St., Brownsville, died Tuesday, May 12, 1970 in Bucks Hospital, Bristol, Pa., at 6 a.m. She was born September 30, 1883 in Brownsville the daughter of the late Charles E. and Mary Ella Shepperd Howe. She was a member of the Fort Burd United Presbyterian Church of Brownsville. She is survived by two sons, Edward P. Harrison of Fairless Hills, Pa., Donald Pringle of Farina, Ill.; three grandchildren; three nieces, Hazel Pringle of Brownsville, Irene Swisher and Mrs. Anna Wallace both of Clairton; three nephews, Raymond Howe of Brownsville, Charles Howe of Pittsburgh and Charles Smith of Clairton. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. G. Blaine Pringle in 1943. Friends will be received in the Homer L. Crawford Funeral Home, 126 Front St., Brownsville today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. where services will be held on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Reid W. Stewart officiating. Interment in Bridgeport Cemetery.
Nellie K. Rankin PRINGLE ( -1965)
PRINGLE, NELLIE K.— Age 77 years of 168 S. Morgantown St., Fairchance, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert (Marcella) Birdsell, Youngstown, Ohio, Friday, December 31, 1965. In addition to Mrs. Birdsell, she is survived by one son; Blaine, Fairchance, four grandchildren; the following sisters and brother: Mrs. Clyde Jones, Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Alice Abraham, Smithfield, Carl A. Rankin, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur, in 1947. The family is receiving friends at the James W. Goldsboro Funeral Home, Fairchance, where services will be held today at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Elton Moose, and the Rev. A. G. Previte officiating. Interment in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Violet Carr PRINGLE (1908-1997)
Violet Pringle
Violet Carr Pringle, 88, of Greensboro, Pa., recently of Trafford, Pa., died Saturday, January 4, 1997, in Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. She was born July 13, 1908, in Georges Township, Pa., daughter of William and Rose Pratt Carr. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edgar K. Pringle in 1967, a brother, Harry Carr, and sisters, Mable Rockwell, Daisy Hegedis, and Emily Carr. She is survived by several nieces and nephews including Roselee Sell with whom she made her home in Greensboro and a dear friend and neighbor, Sally Mock of Trafford. Friends will be received in the RICHARD R. HEROD FUNERAL HOME, Point Marion, Pa., on Monday, January 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. Services will then be held at 8 p.m. with Rev. William Parker officiating. Private interment in Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, Irwin, Pa.
William L. PRINGLE, Sr. (1874-1899)
William L. Pringle, Sr.
White, male, 25 years old, married
Cause of death–Typhoid Fever
Born–1874, Lower Tyrone
Died–September 23, 1899, Lower Tyrone
Buried–Cochran Cemetery, Dawson
Father–A. S. Pringle
Spouse–Ellen Rimel Pringle
Children–Constance Nagy,
William L., Jr.
Lila Ruth Forman
Georgia Kerr
Charles
Kenneth
William O. PRINGLE (1907-1965)
W. O. PRINGLE
William O. Pringle, 57, of Dawson died Sunday afternoon in Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 13, 1907, in Dawson, a son of the late Albert and Belle Claycomb Pringle. He attended the United Christian Temple of Uniontown and the Pittsburgh Revival Center, Pittsburgh. A coal miner, he was a member of Local No. 9584, District Four, U. M. W. A. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Ellen Rimel Pringle; three sons, William, Jr. of Dawson, Charles of Pittsburgh and Kenneth at home; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Foreman of Perryopolis, Miss Georgia of Connellsville and Mrs. James (Connie) Nagy of Dawson; six grandchildren; a brother, Walter of Large; two half-brothers, Harold Claycomb of Tarr and Donald Claycomb of Dawson, and four sisters, Mrs. Nellie Rimel of Dawson, Mrs. Leona Addis of Charleston, W. Va., Mrs. Elizabeth Newell of New Salem and Mrs. Helen Baird of Dawson. The body is at the Galley funeral home, Dawson, where the funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Daniel Ofchinick of Pittsburgh and the Rev. Dane Tabor of Uniontown officiating. Interment will be in Cochran Cemetery, Dawson.
Agnes Elizabeth PRINKEY died in 1935. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(22)
Mrs. Agnes Elizabeth Prinkey aged 32 years, four months and 21 days died at 1
o'clock Tuesday afternoon, March 5, 1935, in the family residence at Wheeler.
She is survived by her husband, James Prinkey; a son J. W. Prinkey Jr.; two daughters,
Hilda Blanche and Dorothy Jean Prinkey, all at homes; a brother J.D. Grimm; two
sisters, Mrs. Earl Murray and Mrs. Paul Pondalph; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Grimm, all of Rogers Mill.
Funeral services will be conducted b y Rev. Josephine R. Kriz, of the Phillips
Coke Mission, in the family residence Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock
Genius May 7, 1935
DORA M. PRINKEY
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock in the family home for Dora M. Prinkey, aged 38, who died Thursday morning, September 30, in the Uniontown hospital after an illness of ten days. She was a lifelong resident of Wharton township, having resided near the West Virginia state line. She was very active in the Church of Brethren of Salem, W. Va. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. W. H. Cupp, of South Uniontown; one sister, Mrs. Grace Benson, of near Clifton Mills, W. Va.; two uncles, Samuel and Edward Prinkey, of Clifton Falls, and other relatives. The Rev. Chester Thomas will officiate at the funeral and the burial will be in the Bruceton cemetery.
Earl Matthew PRINKEY (1921-1996)
Earl M. Prinkey
Earl Matthew Prinkey, 74, of Mount Pleasant, R.D. 3, died Tuesday, April 30, 1996, in Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. He was born July 4, 1921, in Mill Run, a son of the late Curtis and Myrtle Hiltabidel Prinkey. He was a resident of Mount Pleasant since 1964. He retired in 1983 from the United States Steel Company, where he worked at the Clairton Works for 37 years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Force in India, China and Burma Theater. He was a member of the United Steelworkers of America. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, June Loretta Fulton; three sons, George E. Prinkey and his wife Patricia of Mount Pleasant, Terry L. Prinkey and his wife, Diane of Scottdale, and Robert C. Prinkey and his wife Thelma of Owensdale; five grandchildren: Melissa J. and Matthew J. Prinkey of Mount Pleasant, Timothy S. and Thomas E. Prinkey of Scottdale and Jodi M. Prinkey of Florida; and two sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Dora Mae) Albright of Elizabeth, Pa., and Mrs. Agnes Fulton of Indian Head. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Loretta G. Prinkey; two grandchildren, Scott E. and Tina M. Prinkey; two brothers, James and Albert Prinkey; and a sister, Elizabeth Albright. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mount Pleasant, where a funeral service will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Saltlick Township, Fayette County. Military rites will be conducted at the graveside.
MRS. ELLA PRINKEY
Mrs. Ella Prinkey, wife of Silas Prinkey, of Wharton township, near the West Virginia line, died Friday morning at the home of her son, John Ward Prinkey, of Yonkers, N.Y. The funeral service will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Prinkey home in Wharton township.
Elsie Ellen PRINKEY (1902-1996)
Elsie Ellen Prinkey
Elsie Ellen Prinkey, 93, of Normalville, died Monday at Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. She is survived by three grandchildren, Timothy Prinkey of Mount Pleasant, Jeffrey Prinkey of Calumet and Mrs. Edward (Jodi) Lambing of Alverton; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Prinkey of New Kensington and Harry Prinkey of Normalville; and two sisters, Helen Prinkey and Mrs. Elmer (Mary) Snyder, both of Normalville. Friends will be received in the Clyde Brooks Funeral Home Inc., Route 711, Melcroft, from 2 to 9 p.m. today.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
November 21, 1902
Died—–
July 8, 1996
An infant child of Geo. W. Prinkey died August 19th, 1900, and was buried Monday afternoon in the United Brethren Cemetery alongside of its mother, who died about 12 weeks ago.
IRVIN PRINKEY
Irvin Prinkey, night watchman at the yards of the Consolidated Coal & Supply Company in McCormick avenue, died at 10 o’clock Sunday morning at Connellsville State Hospital. He had been a patient there for two months. Surviving are two sisters: Mrs. C. E. Richter, 620 Highland avenue, and Mrs. Ada Powelson of Pittsburg. The service will be held at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the funeral chapel of John H. D. Sibel with Rev. A. R. Mansberger, pastor of the First Methodist Protestant Church, officiating. Interment will be in Hill Grove Cemetery.
Mary PRINKEY died in 1883. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(129)
(from our Mill Run correspondent)
Mrs. Mary Prinkey, died suddenly Sunday night, 20th last, of heart
disease and dropsy. She enjoyed herself well during the day and evening and at
10 o'clock she obeyed the summons "come up higher". Deceased was a
daughter of Rev. John Williams, and departed at the age of forty-nine years,
one month and twelve days, the mother of twelve children and numerous grandchildren.
A lady of eminent piety, a devoted and exemplary member of the Regular Baptist
church of which her aged and afflicted father is a leading minister. Her bereaved
husband, Isaac Prinkey, is a prominent farmer living two miles from Springfield,
has been married little over thirty-two years and his married life has never
been anything but the most cheerful and pleasant. His loss is inestimable. Funeral
on Tuesday at Baptist church cemetery. Services conducted by Rev. J.E. McClay,
of U.B. church. In the sudden and sad bereavement the husband and family have
the most profound sympathy of the entire section.
'Our loss is her eternal gain,
Freed from this world of sin and pain;
Will in her Maker's image rise
And live forever in the skies.'
(from 'Genius of Liberty', Thursday, 31 May 1883)
(submitter's note "Mary Williams Prinkey"
Sarah Virginia PRINKEY ( -1943)
PRINKEY, MRS. SARAH VIRGINIA, aged 82 years, 10 months, 18 days, died December 7, 1943 at 4:07 a.m. in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sam Robinson of Hutchinson, Pa. She is survived by her husband, John, two daughters, Mrs. Sam Robinson, Mrs. Fred Humphreys, of Dunbar, one brother, Grant Fisher, R. D. Uniontown, eight grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Friends will be received in the home after 12 o'clock noon today where brief services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 and followed by additional services in White Rock Church. Burial in the church cemetery under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home, Fairchance.
Silas
PRINKEY died in 1916. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(70)
SILAS PRINKEY
Connellsville, PA Courier May 31, 1916
Silas Prinkey, 76 years old, died at his home in Mill Run at 6:30 o'clock this
morning, following a short illness. Deceased who was one of the best known man
in the Indian Creek Valley was a farmer all his life. He came of a family noted
for it's longevity, two of his brothers having passed the three score and ten
mark long ago. John Prinkey of Indian Head is 79, and Jacob of Bruceton, W. VA,.
is 87.
Deceased is survived by his wife and the following children; Mrs. John F. Kooser,
New Castle; J.K. and O.H. Prinkey, of Youngwood; Mrs. George Hetzel, Youngwood;
Mrs. C.D. Moore, Leisenring; Mrs. George Lathue, Brownsville; Miller Prinkey,of
Indian Head, and James C. Prinkey, Mill Run. There are also 32 grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. E.R Kooser, assistant superintendent of transportation
of the West Penn, is one of his grandchildren.
No arrangements have as yet been made for the funeral.
Albert Pripeton
Albert Pripeton, 80, of McClellandtown, Pa., died Monday, February 24, 1997, in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born April 28, 1916, in Homestead, Pa., son of Lesko and Mary Masley Pripeton. Mr. Pripeton was a member of St. Frances de Salles Roman Catholic Church in McClellandtown, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, a member of McClellandtown Senior Citizens, and was retired from U.S. Steel’s Homestead Works. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Whetsell Pripeton; a brother, Peter Pripeton of Philadelphia, Pa.; and three nieces. Friends will be received at the H. DAVID McELROY FUNERAL HOME, corner of Main and Blaine streets, McClellandtown, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, February 26, until 11 a.m. when a Funeral Service will be conducted in the Funeral Home by Rev. Fr. Edward C. Tajc. Interment will follow in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown, Pa. A Parish Wake Service will be held today at 8 p.m.
Eva Blanche Ghrist PRITCHARD died in 1953. Her obit was contributed to the
Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(21)
Mrs. Eva Blanche Ghrist Pritchard 46, of Hyndman Street, South Connellsville
died in Connellsville State Hospital at 6 o'clock Sunday morning. she was
admitted there Saturday after a lingering illness.
She was born at Clairton December 16th 1907. she was a member of
the Albright E. U. B. Church, South Connellsville.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs Phoebe Hazen-Ghrist of Vanderbilt; her husband,
Clifford Pritchard; four daughters, Mrs. Vera Jane Tudor of Beaver Falls,
Mrs. Jessie Mae Showman and Mrs. Loraine Hall of South Connellsville and Miss
Wilma Louise at home: seven grandchildren: two brothers Harry Ghrist of Glassport
and Roy Ghrist of Connellsville, and a sister Mrs. William Theodore Niel (Della
Mae Ghrist) of Vanderbilt.
The body was taken to the McCormick funeral home where the funeral service will
be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. R. A. Nelson her pastor, will
officiate. Interment will be in Green Ridge Memorial Park.
Harriet Freeman PRITCHARD (1822-1896)
Died
PRITCHARD— In Connellsville at her home, corner Pittsburgh and Peace streets, Wednesday, June 17th, 1896, at 10:15 P. M., of cancer of the stomach, Mrs. Harriet Freeman Pritchard, aged 74 years and 4 months. Mrs. Pritchard was one of Connellsville’s most esteemed ladies and her death will cast a doom over a large circle of acquaintances who revered her for her many excellent qualities. She was the oldest daughter of the late Samuel Freeman and was born in Mt. Vernon, this State, February 17th, 1822. She was married in this place, December 30th, 1840, to Benjamin Pritchard. One year and two months ago Major Pritchard preceded his wife to the grave. Mrs. Pritchard was all __and useful member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and previous to her becoming an invalid five years ago, was very prominent in church work. For a year she had been confined to her room. She is survived by three daughters and two sons as follows: Louise, wife of Samuel Culver of Louisiana, Mo.; Elizabeth, wife of J. M. Stouffer of this place; Miss Clara, at home; John Pritchard of Kansas City, and George, the prominent restauranteur of this place. She also leaves five sisters: Hester, wife of George W. Galloway of Medford, Ore.; Mrs. Catharine Bradford of Ottawa, Ill.; Mrs. Marie Page of Pittsburgh; Christina, wife of Daniel Hood of this place, and Ellen, wife of Strawn Murphy of Meyer. Funeral services will be held at her home at 5 o’clock this afternoon conducted by Rev. Pershing of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Rev. Edie of the Presbyterian Church. Interment will be made in Chestnut Hill cemetery.
THE DEADLY FIRE DAMP
Claims Eight Victims at the Umpire Mine
OPEN LIGHTS FIRE THE GAS
An Investigation by the Coroner’s Jury
Ends in Holding the
MINE OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE
A Boy Operator Shut Off the Air Current When the Explosion Occurred.
The first information of the explosion came from George Lacy, John
Smith, Samuel Meese and James G. Bennett, brother of one of the men
killed. They were at work in the mine also, and as soon after the
concussion of the explosion as possible they worked their way into
the effected district and found the bodies of Bennett and Hager.
From appearances it was believed that the drivers had gone into the
entry and ignited an accumulation of gas. Open lights were used.
Both bodies were burned somewhat, and also showed the effects of the
concussion. Later the bodies of the other miners were discovered,
in their rooms, where they had succumbed to the fatal lethargy that
overtakes the senses when the oxygen has been burned out of mine
air. As usual the bodies showed that the miners had not made any
struggles. The explosion, as judged from the indications left on
the side walls and roof of the mine, was strongest at the face of
the heading, leaving the impression that the gas had been liberated
at the face of the heading and worked its way out the entry.
The party named as rescuers were working in an entry not more than
50 feet removed from the heading in which the explosion occurred,
but they were uninjured, the air current leaving them pure air.
Another group of miners, a little nearer the deadly explosion, heard
the force of the gas as it ignited, and immediately started out.
They were met by the after-damp and some wished to stop, but an
experienced miner named John Ralston urged the men not to stop and
finally the party worked its way out to safety. A large force of
men volunteered to go into the mines immediately following the
announcement that there had been an explosion, and by 11 o’clock A.
M. all the bodies had been brought out of the mine. The scenes
about the opening were heartrending. A great crowd gathered and
many were the anxious faces that crowded about mourning about the
loved ones who were known to be in the mine at the time of the
explosion, and who were awaited, dead or alive, non knew which.
When the accident occurred there were 120 men in the mine and the
anxiety did not cease till all had been found. The explosion effects
did not cover a wide territory in the mine, and after the eight
bodies had been found no more casualties were found.
Peter F. Smith, Coroner of Fayette county left Uniontown for the
seat of the disaster and arrived early upon the scene. The
officials of the United Mine Workers sent as their representative at
the mine, Frederick Dilcher, from Pittsburg. Dr. Smith empaneled a
jury consisting of E. L. Moorhouse, John A. Robinson, Henry Leonard,
William L. Lenhart, Fletcher E. Chalfant and W. M. Fisher, who
viewed the bodies Friday evening.
The Coroner’s jury conducted a lengthy and exhaustive inquest over
the remains of the victims of the disaster, and rendered the
following verdict late Wednesday night:
We find that John Bennett, John Cartwright, Harry Hagar, Robert
Davis, William Pritchard, John and Silas Helston and James Bell came
to their death by an explosion of gas in entry 10 of the Umpire mine
of Friday, the 23rd of September, 1898, between the hours of 7 and 9
A. M., and our verdict is that had the proper mine officials, whose
duty it was to remove the danger that was known to exist, fulfilled
their duty, the accident would not have happened.
During the inquest, at which Robert Brownlee, Chief of the Bureau of
Mines was present, it developed that Raymond McCune, aged 13 years,
was engaged to operate the fan, and that he had shut off the air
current when the explosion occurred. Part of the time the fan was
run by Corbin McCune, aged 14 years, the father of the boys starting
it each morning.
John T. Armstrong, formerly fire boss at the Umpire mines, but now
employed at South Fork, Pa., said, “On the morning of March 21st, I
pronounced the mine unsafe, put up ‘danger’ and told the men to stay
out. Pit Boss Underwood said there was no danger in entries 5 and 6
and told the men to go to work.”
Anna Anderson PRITTS
(1886-1965)
Mrs. Anderson Pritts, 78, former Uniontown resident, died Wednesday, January 27, in Danville. She had made her home with a son, Wendell, in Sunbury for the past eight years. Mrs. Pritts held membership in Asbury Methodist Church for more than 50 years. The widow of Joseph Pritts, who died in 1930, she leaves in addition to her son, a daughter, Mrs. Wallace Custard, of Charlottesville, VA; three grandchildren and two brothers, Russell Anderson of Stow, Ohio and William Anderson of Homestead, Fl. Services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Munk Funeral Home, Connellsville. Rev Robert J. Gray will officiate. Burial will be in Hill Grove Cemetery.
Note from contributor:
Hill Grove Cemetery Records–Buried Section E Lot 186
Arden E. Pritts
Normalville
Arden E. Pritts, 84, of Normalville, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, in the Eicher's Family Home, Normalville. He was born May 2, 1918, in Connellsville, a son of the late Elmer and Nellie Basinger Pritts. Arden was a lifelong resident of Normalville. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a construction worker with Union Local #1058 in Pittsburgh. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre. He was a recipient of both the Silver Star and the Purple Heart for wounds received in action at Normandy. Arden was a member of the Indian Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club and a former member of the Normalville Rod & Gun Club. Arden was a member of the Critchfield Christian & Missionary Alliance Church in Mill Run RD1 and a former trustee of the church. Arden is survived by his loving family: his daughters, Peggy Keslar and her husband, Loren Jr., and Judy Miller and her husband, John B., all of Acme; five grandchildren, Jeremy Miller and his wife, Jody, of Bear Rocks, Shelly Williams and her husband, Mark, of Sharpsville, Jessica Miller and David of Normalville, Tammy Gemas and her husband, Michael, of Penn Hills and Michael Keslar and Mandy, both of Krieger; five great-grandchildren, Kayla and Kyle Williams, Colby Pritts, Jordan Miller and Dakota Keslar; a brother, Alfred Pritts and his wife, Renee, of Normalville; two sisters, Sarah Gary of Normalville and Jean Zelmore and her husband, Glenn, of Mount Pleasant; and a longtime friend, Aletha Botendahl of Connellsville. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Hilda Gale Miller Pritts, in 1987; an infant son, Richard Arden Pritts; a grandson, Joshua D. "Putts" Miller; and a sister, Doris Pletcher. Family and friends will be received in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 711, Melcroft, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Thomas Milford officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in the Mount Nebo Cemetery.
Arnold Wayne PRITTS (1940-2012)
Arnold W. Pritts
CHAMPION
Arnold Wayne Pritts, 72, of Champion, passed away peacefully Friday, July 27, 2012, at his home. He was born May 26, 1940, the son of Relda Pritts, of Jones Mills, and the late William “Les” Pritts. Wayne lived in Champion all of his life yet he traveled all over the country before his retirement as an owner-operator truck driver. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 261 for 25 years. Prior to driving he worked as a carpenter for Local 2274. Wayne was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved to hunt with his sons and enjoyed yearly salmon fishing trips with his friends to New York. He was the vice president and 50 year member of the Big Pine Hunting Club, social member of the Donegal American Legion Post 941 and the Donegal VFW Post 6743. Wayne will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his loving wife of 50 years, Rella D. King Pritts; and four children, Arnold Pritts Jr., Wendy Pritts, Douglas Pritts and his wife, Rachel, and Jamie Pritts and his wife, Michelle, all of Champion. He is also survived by two granddaughters that were the light of his life, Morgan and Cameron. Also surviving are two sisters, Betty Hilbert, of Tampa, Fla., and Mary Ellen Neiderhiser and her husband, Milton, of Champion; three brothers, Glenn Pritts and his wife, Patty, of Normalville, Barney Pritts and his wife, Janet, of Indian Head, and James Pritts and his wife, Norean, of Montgomery, Ala.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., corner of Municipal Building Road and Route 711, Melcroft, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Jimmy Talton officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Nebo Cemetery. To sign the guest registry please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com
Azalee Pritts 78, of South Connellsville, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, in Beverly Healthcare Center, Uniontown. Arrangements are under the direction of Brooks Funeral Home Inc., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville.
Bill PRITTS died in 1922. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Old Bill Pritts - 1922
Picturesque Character of the Local Mountains Passes Away at a Ripe Old Age.
P. A. Johns Knew Him Well.
Old Bill Pritts is dead, word reaching Uniontown today that the grizzled veteran
of nearly nine decades had passed away yesterday at the home of his son Sam,
near Trent, Somerset county. His passing removes from Fayette county one
of its best known and most picturesque figures.
Bill Pritts would have been 86 years old in February had he lived and his activity
continued right up to the day of his death, according to local friends who knew
him well and have heard from him in the past few weeks. It was as a maker
of moonshine that Bill Pritts was famous and it is as a moonshine maker he will
be longest remembered.
This was some thirty years ago when Pritts was the leader of the mountain clan
in Saltlick township which resented the interposition of the federal government
when such family matters as "likker" making were concerned. Once
Bill was tried and convicted, though for illegal sales of liquor and not for
its manufacture, serving a three months' sentence in the county jail after going
through Judge Buffington's United States court at Pittsburgh. Bill was
defended that time by H. S. Dumbauld and Wooda N. Carr and they made a wonderful
fight to save his liberty. George A. McCormick was sheriff at the time,
according to recollections today by former Sheriff P. A. Johns, who knew Pritts
for 50 years and was intimately associated with him in business in later years.
Some years ago Bill Pritts "swore off" his moonshine proclivities and
turned his genuine skill at distillation into a legitimate enterprise, Sheriff
Johns being his partner in a regulation distilling business. The distillery
was located near his home in Saltlick and carried on a small but flourishing
business until the coming of federal prohibition. It was known as the Bill
Pritts distillery, and its product had a famous flavor.
Pritts is survived by a widow, nine sons and two daughters.
(January 16, 1922)
Blaine J. Pritts, 79, of Stahlstown, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at his home. He was born June 20, 1918, in Rockwood, a son of the late George and Pearl Henry Pritts. Blaine was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Eidemiller Construction, Greensburg. He was a member of Family Fellowship Christian Center, Donegal. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Pritts. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Edna Hauger Pritts; a son, Gerald ``Joe'' and his wife, Toni of Greensburg; a daughter, Sandra and her husband, Jack Shaffer of Indian Lake, five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Floyd Pritts Mars and Albert Pritts of Somerset. Family will receive friends at the SNYDER-BROWN FUNERAL HOME, Donegal, from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where services will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Ricardo Pulido officiating. Entombment will follow in Westmoreland Co. Memorial Park, Greensburg. The family requests memorials be made to the FFCC, Do
CALVIN A. PRITTS
Calvin A. Pritts, 77, of Indian Head, died early today in Connellsville State General Hospital. He was born Sept. 12, 1898, in Indian Head, a son of the late Samuel T. and Carrie Adams Pritts. He was a retired Saltlick Township road supervisor and member of Mount Nebo Church of God. Surviving are two sons, J. Neil Pritts of Indian Head and Herbert D. Pritts of Normalville; two daughters, Mrs. Claude (Helen) Kesler of Normalville and Mrs. Roberta Heide Pritts of Indian Head; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ivan Pritts of Huntingdon Park, Calif., and Russell S. Pritts of Uniontown, and three sisters, Mrs. Ira Lizzie Peck of Levattburg, Ohio, Mrs. Joseph (Beulah) Tinkey of Youngstown, Ohio, and Mrs. Clyde (Ethel) Spicer of Youngstown, Ohio. He was predeceased by two sons, Harold C. Pritts and Franklin E. Pritts, and two sisters, Mrs. Samuel (Mary) Peck and Mrs. Russell (Hazel) Younkin.
PRITTS— Friends of Calvin A. Pritts of Indian Head who died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1975, are being received at the Jeanne Brooks King Funeral Home, Indian Head, from 2 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and also from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, when services will be held there with the Rev. G. Marion Smith officiating. Interment in Green Ridge Memorial Park.
Charlotte (Sis) Forsythe PRITTS (1920-2006)
Charlotte (Sis) Forsythe Pritts, 86, of Low Hill, Washington County, Pa., died Tuesday, November 28, 2006. She was born on August 29, 1920, in West Brownsville, Washington County, Pa., daughter of the late James and Bessie Forsythe. She was a member of the Taylor United Methodist Church and the Taylor United Methodist Women's Society, a charter member of the South Brownsville Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary, retired operating room Technician with Uniontown Hospital, and a volunteer with Hospice of Washington County. Charlotte and her husband, Mahlon, recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary, in October 2006, with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Mahlon William Pritts, Sr.; four children: Mrs. Raymond (Marcia) Contesti, of Mich., Mrs. Paul (Patricia) Salen, of Ohio, Mr. Mahlon (Deborah) Pritts, Jr., of Washington, Washington County, Pa., and Mr. James (Linda) Pitts, of Texas; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her sisters: Mrs. Harris (Marci) Earl, of Fla., and Mrs. Thomas (Lola) Hill, of Waynesburg, Greene County, Pa. She was predeceased by her brothers and a sister, Willis (P.Z.) Forsythe, Robert Forsythe, Carl Forsythe, Carol Firestone, and Ronald Forsythe. Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m., with the Pastor Edd Meyers, officiating. Interment will follow in the LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Fayette County, Pa.
Cynthia Grace Shaffer PRITTS (1925-2011)
Cynthia Grace Shaffer Pritts, 85, of Indian Head passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at her home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 2, 1925 in Jones Mills, a daughter of the late Harry and Elsie Elizabeth Bowers Shaffer, Sr. Cynthia was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Prior and shortly after her marriage, she was employed in various capacities at Pike Run Country Club, which included baker, server, and dining room manager. A fond memory that she referenced was having met and served General Geroge Marshall. In addition to having been a devoted homemaker, she assisted her husband as secretary for his plumbing, heating and carpentry business. She was a past member of the County Line Church of the Brethren and Ladies Aid Society and a current member of the Indian Head Church of God. She was also a past member of the Wakefield Culture Club. Those who knew her well always mentioned her kindness, sense of humor, and pumpkin pies. She greatly enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great-grand-children and was looking forward to the arrival of 'the peanut.' Cynthia is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Joseph Neal Pritts, with whom she celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on October 27, 2010; her daughters: Sandra Cancro and husband, Dr. Chriss Cancro of Enumclaw, WA, Jeannine DeMuth and husband, C. Edward DeMuth III of Millsboro and Connellsville and Pamela Gadd and husband, David Gadd of Uniontown; her grandchildren: Jennifer Cancro Bursch and husband, Pastor Doug Brusch and their children, Kysa, Anna, Nathaneal and Sam of Enumclaw, WA, Jason Cancro and wife, Glory and their sons, Elias, Jasper and Amos of Bonney Lake, WA, Jonathan Cancro and wife, Claire of Brooklyn, NY, Christopher DeMuth and wife, Christy and 'the peanut' of Fayette City, Samantha Gadd of Chicago, IL and Kathryn Gadd of Uniontown; her sister, Olive Scarlett and husband, William of Mill Run; her brothers: Harry Shaffer, Jr. and wife, Gwen of Port Orange, FL and Dr. Walter Shaffer and wife, Dana of Pittsburgh; her sisters-in-law: Robert Pritts H eide of Indian Head and Helen Pritts Keslar Krumanacker and husband, Paul of Connellsville and her brother-in-law, Herbert Pritts and wife, Barb of Normalville. In addition to her parents, Cynthia was predeceased by an infant son Jeffrey Neal Pritts, her sisters Edna Clark, Bertha Kalp, and Phyllis Krepps, and a brother Merle Shaffer. The family would like to give special thanks to Pastor Doug and Judy Nolt of the Indian Head Church of God, the hospice chaplain Pastor Peter Malik and Pastor Paul and Jane Sandusky of the First Christian Church in Brownsville and their respective congregations, the Albert Gallatin Hospice Service (Amedisys), especially to Kelly Jo Trout RN, Christy Vidonish RN, Glenda McKnight and Kim Hall for their outstanding care and comfort and indebtness to Dr. Paul Means and Dr. Albert Enany. Family and friends will be received Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC. at the corner of route 711 and 146 Municipal Building Rd., Melcroft, PA 724-455-2310, where a funeral service will be held Friday at 11 AM, with Pastor Doug Nolt officiating. Private interment will be in the Normalville Cemetery.
Earl Milton PRITTS, Sr. (1912-1995)
Earl M. Pritts Sr.
Earl Milton Pritts Sr., 83, of Indian Head died Friday. He is survived by his wife, Elva Jean Witt Pritts; four sons, Earl Milton Pritts Jr. and his wife, Stella, of Indian Head; Donald Pritts and John Pritts, both of Acme, and Arthur Pritts and his wife, Bonny, of Indian Head; six daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Ruth Ann) Shroyer of Mill Run, Mrs. Kenneth (Sharon) Donaldson of Melcroft, and Mrs. Thomas (Barbara) Morrison, Mrs. Donald(Karen) Morrison, Mary Pritts, and Mrs. Donald (Wanda) McClain, all of Indian Head; 18 grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Lyman Pritts, and a sister, Mrs. Arden (Myrtle) Shawley, both of Indian Head. Friends will be received at the Clyde Brooks Funeral home, Melcroft, today until 11 a.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
April 1, 1912
Died—–
April 7, 1995
Memory Card:
In Memory of
Earnest Pritts
Date of Birth
August 8, 1901
Date of Death
November 12, 1987
Date of Service
Sunday, November 15, 1987
Service held from
Clyde Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.,
Officiating
Dr. G. Marion Smith
Rev. David Huey
Place of Interment
Mt. Nebo Cemetery
Funeral Conducted by
Clyde Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.
Elva J. Pritts
Indian Head
Elva Jean Pritts, 80, of Indian Head, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2001 at Latrobe Area Hospital. She was born Sept. 12, 1921, at Indian Head, a daughter of the late Calvin B. and Elise P. Funk Witt. She was a lifelong resident of Indian Head and was a member of The Millertown Community Church and its Willing Workers Sunday School Class. Surviving are four sons, Earl Milton Pritts Jr. and wife, Stella, of Indian Head, Donald Pritts and friend, Judy, and John Pritts and friend, Donna, both of Acme and Arthur Pritts and wife, Bonnie, of Indian Head; six daughters, Ruth Ann Shroyer and husband, Melvin, of Mill Run, Sharon Donaldson and husband, Kenneth, of Melcroft, Barbara Morrison and husband, Thomas, Karen Morrison and husband, Donald, Mary Pritts and Wanda McClain and husband, Donald, all of Indian Head; 18 grandchildren, a step- grandchild; and 16 great-grandchildren survive; and one brother, George A. Witt and wife, Dean, of Irwin. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Earl M. Pritts Sr., April 7, 1995, a daughter, Rebecca Pritts, a step- granddaughter, Beth Wilson; and a sister, Ruth P. Witt. Friends will be received at the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., on Route 711 at Melcroft, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Kerry Johnson officiating. Committal and interment will follow in Mount Nebo Cemetery, Champion.
Ethan A. Pritts, 91, of Indian Head, Fayette County, Pa., formerly of Somerset, Somerset County, Pa., died May 31, 2006. He was a self-employed mechanic. His sisters-in-law, Audrey Hawkins and Shirley Pyle, both of Somerset, and Donna Campbell, of Normalville, Fayette County, Pa., and a friend, Jean Gurzenda, of Rockwood, Somerset County, Pa., and nieces and nephews, survive him. Friends will be received today, June 3, 2006, in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home, from 11 to 1 p.m.
Hilda Gale Miller PRITTS (1921-1987)
Memory Card:
In Memory of
Hilda Gale Pritts
Date of Birth
January 29, 1921
Date of Death
June 30, 1987
Date of Service
Saturday, July 4, 1987
Service held from
Clyde Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.,
Officiating
Rev. David Huey
Dr. G. Marion Smith
Place of Interment
Mt. Nebo Cemetery
Funeral Conducted by
Clyde Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.
Notes from contributor:
Spouse–Arden E. Pritts
Mother–Kathryn Price Miller
Father–Joseph R. Miller
Children–Richard Arden, Peggy Keslar
and Judy Miller
JACOB L. PRITTS OF INDIAN HEAD
DEAD AFTER YEAR’S ILLNESS
Jacob L. Pritts, 72 years old, retired farmer, died Friday night at 11:40 o’clock at his home near Indian Head. He had been ill for a year. Mr. Pritts was born in Saltlick township May 24, 1863, a son of George and Catherine Berg Pritts. He spent his entire life in the township. Mr. Pritts married Miss Bertha Jacobs. To them were born six children, of whom four are living. They are: Marshall and Albert at home, Mrs. Ray Kesler of Indian Head and Mrs. Harry Davis of Scottdale. Also surviving are a brother, John Pritts, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Geary, both of Indian Head. He was a member of the Church of God at Indian Head. The funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 o’clock at Mount Nebo Church, with Rev. F. O. Eakin, the pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery.
Nine Pritts Children Are Bedfast With Typhoid
Nine children, ranging in age from 18 months to 20 years, have been left without parents as the results of a typhoid fever epidemic which has affected the entire family, residing at Normalville. James Pritts, father, died yesterday at the Connellsville State Hospital after being a patient there for about two and one-half-weeks, and the mother died three weeks ago. The eldest child, a daughter, became ill today and is confined to her bed. Four children are still patients in the Hospital here and five are confined to their beds at home. It was learned from residents of Indian Creek valley today that although the members of the Pritts family have been taken ill, one by one, no investigation into the cause of the sickness has been made by any authorities. The family is in desperate straits, it was said.
The funeral service for Mr. Pritts will be held Thursday afternoon with a short service at 1:30 o'clock at the home, followed by a service at 2 o'clock at the Church of God at Indian Head with Rev. H. C. Gonso, the pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery in charge of Funeral Director C. B. Brooks of Indian Head.
James Pritts of Normalville, who has been a typhoid fever patient at the Connellsville State Hospital, died there late this forenoon. His is the third death among residents of the Indian Creek Valley who became afflicted with the disease.
SIX IN ALL, AT THE HOSPITAL
Two additional members of the Pritts family of Normalville were admitted to the Connellsville State Hospital yesterday for treatment for typhoid fever. They were Harold Pritts, six years old, and his sister Miss Edna Pritts, 19. There are now six children of the family in the hospital, all ill with typhoid. Three others are confined to the home. Both parents are dead, victims of typhoid.
May Pritts, 14 years old of Normalville is the seventh of nine children of that family to be taken to the hospital here. ...Remainder of article unreadable....
Traces It To Vanderbilt
Concerning the illness in the Pritts family at Indian Head, the father and mother of whom have died from typhoid fever and eight children have been ill, B. H. Campbell Moore director of the Bureau of Communicable Disease, State Department of Health directs attention to a letter written by Dr. G. H. Robinson, county medical director on December 14, in which he submitted a report on these cases. Dr. Robinson’s letter says.
The Pritts family at Indian Head, received this infection from the Bassinger family, who moved from Vanderbilt, where their water from a well was found contaminated. Alvin Bassinger ...unreadable... moved from Vanderbilt to Indian Head about November 1, staying with the Pritts family for a short time before moving into their own house. Cynthia and Grace were both ill at this time but did not have a doctor. It was later diagnosed typhoid and they were sent to the Connellsville hospital where they recovered and have gone home. On November 14, Mrs. Nora Pritts, Matilda Pritts, aged eight and Grace Pritts, age 10, became ill. They were sent to the Connellsville Hospital on November 27, Mrs. Pritts, dying in the ambulance on the way to the Hospital. Agnes, age 15, took sick on November ....and was sent to the Hospital on November 20. Alvin Pritts took sick on November 2 and was sent to the Hospital on December 4. Demer Pritts took sick on December 4 and was sent to the Hospital December 6. Remaining at home at the present time ..... Pritts family are the following, Harold, Alma, Lester, Edna, May, and Jim Pritts. They told me their water was examined and found safe. “From the above, I believe the source of infection has been the Bassinger family who lived at Vanderbilt and developed the disease from their bad water supply, and were sick when they moved to Indian Head, and by personal contact with the relations, the Pritts family, infected them.” Dr. Robinson sent a nurse to the Pritts home who reported that the children had been sleeping on bed clothes after they had been used during the illness of other members of the family without having been washed. She gave orders to remedy the conditions and to take more care in this and neighboring homes.
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The official report of Dr. G. H. Robinson, county medical director, shows that the infection from typhoid fever in the Pritts home at Indian Head, was the direct result of the presence there for a short time of a couple who had previously acquired the disease in Vanderbilt. This incident, which has had a sorrowful termination for the Pritts family, in that both the father and mother have died, and the children have been ill, emphasizes the extreme importance of checking communicable diseases at their source. This was not accomplished at Vanderbilt as quickly as the public hoped would be done; hence it spread to other sections with fatal results. Both at Vanderbilt and Indian Head it developed that the affected families did not comply fully with instructions as how to combat the disease and prevent its spread, which would seem to have demanded more vigorous action by the health authorities or stricter observance of quarantine regulations.
Janet L. Pritts
Janet L. Pritts, 69, of Indian Creek Valley Road, Normalville, Pa., died Sunday, April 20, in Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, Pa. Friends will be received at the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME on Route 711, Melcroft, Pa., today from 1 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Dennis Arndt and Rev. Deborah Pritts, her daughter-in-law, co- officiating. Committal services follow at Mt. Nebo Cemetery at Champion, Pa.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
December 30, 1927
Died—–
April 20, 1997
Janet M. Glotfelty PRITTS (1924-1996)
Memory Card:
In Memory of
Janet M. Pritts
Date of Birth
June 20, 1924
Date of Death
January 19, 1996
Date of Service
Tuesday, January 23, 1996
Service held from
Clyde Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.,
Officiating
Rev. Kerry Johnson
Rev. David Huey
Place of Interment
Mt. Nebo Cemetery
Funeral Conducted by
Clyde Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.
Notes from contributor:
Spouse–Lyman Pritts
Father–Thaddeus Glotfelty
Mother–Olive Welsh Glotfelty
DIED
Sept. 29th at his residence in Springfield Tp., of Typhoid fever, Rev. Joseph Pritts, aged 50 years. He suffered for several weeks. He had been a minister for thirteen years of the Winebrenarian church, and was a faithful servant in the cause of his Lord and Master.
INDIAN HEAD
Joseph “Neal” Pritts
Joseph “Neal” Pritts, 87, of Indian Head passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Eicher’s Personal Care Home, Normalville. He was born Sept. 23, 1924 in Indian Head, a son of the late Calvin and Beulah Keller Pritts. Neal was a graduate of Connellsville High School with the Class of 1942. Before starting his own carpentry, heating and plumbing business, Neal held a myriad of jobs including construction in Pittsburgh, builder on the Elizabeth Bridge and Neville Island Bridge, carpenter for the Vesta Mine, traveling assembly crew of prefab homes with his uncle Russ Keller, and bread truck driver for Kolb Bakery in Blairsville. His first solo carpentry and plumbing job was the former Kalp Motel in Donegal which launched him into his lifelong self-employment. Neal became a Master Carpenter and would tackle about anything. Numerous homes and cottages in the Indian Head and Seven Springs area are evidence of his building talent. In retirement he enjoyed building furniture and wooden items that he delighted in giving to those that touched his life. Neal met and married the love of his life, Cynthia Grace Shaffer, while working at Pike Run Country Club as a teenager. They were married in and attended the County Line Church of the Brethren until the late 60’s, but Neal retained his lifelong membership in the Indian Head Church of God where his daughters and grandson were married. He celebrated 64 years of marriage to his wife in 2010 prior to her death on May 10, 2011. Neal is survived by his three daughters, Sandra V. Cancro and husband, Dr. Chriss Cancro, of Enumclaw WA, Jeannine DeMuth and husband C. Edward DeMuth III of Millsboro and Pamela Gadd and husband David Gadd of Uniontown; his grandchildren Jennifer Cancro Bursch and husband, Pastor Doug Bursch and their children, Kysa, Anna, Nathaneal, and Sam of Enumenclaw2 WA, Jason Cancro and wife, Glory, and their children Elias, Jasper, and Amos of Bonney Lake WA, Jonathan Cancro ad wife, Claire, of New York, NY, Christopher DeMuth and wife, Christy, and their son, Caden, of Fayette City, Dr. Samantha Gadd of Chicago IL and Kathryn Gadd of Uniontown; his sisters, Helen Keslar Krumanacker and husband, Paul, of Connellsville, and Roberta Heide of Indian Head, and his brother, Herbert Pritts, and wife Barb, of Normalville. In addition to his parents and wife, Neal was predeceased by an infant twin son of his daughter Pam, Jeffrey Neal Pritts, and his brothers, Harold Pritts, who died at Anzio Beach in WWII and Frank Pritts. The family would like to thank Pastor Doug and Judy Nolt, Rev. Paul and Jane Sandusky and hospice minister Rev. Lee Maley for their prayers and support. We would also like to thank Amedysis Nursing and Hospice Services and their excellent staff, Eicher’s Personal Care Home and their caring staff and his PCP Dr. Albert Enany and wife Jody, and Anne Nagarajan. And also a special thanks to our friends at DeMuth Florist and Brooks Funeral Home. Family and friends will be received Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC. at the corner of Route 711 and 146 Municipal Building Rd., Melcroft (724-455-2310) where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Douglas Nolt officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in the Normalville Cemetery. To sign the online guest registry, please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com
Katherine B. Curaney PRITTS (1911-1995)
Katherine Pritts
Katherine B. Pritts, 84, of Champion, R.D. 1, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1995, in the Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Oct. 7, 1911, in Greensburg, a daughter of the late Martin and Katie Struffel Curaney. Prior to retirement she was a domestic worker for several families in Seven Springs area. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Alpha “Patch” Pritts, in 1985; an infant son, Carl Pritts; a brother, Martin Curaney Jr.; and a sister, Mary Tosh. She is survived by a son, Donald R. Pritts of Champion; five daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Velma) Barkley of Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Robert (Arlene) Proctor of Aiken, S.C., Mrs. Frederick (Eileen) Hoffman of Latrobe, Mrs. Robert (Maxine) Burkholder of Champion and Beverly Pritts of Alexandria, Va.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Friends will be received at the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 711, Melcroft, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev. David P. Huey officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Saltlick Township.
Lester W. Pritts, 70, of Mill Run, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in the Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant. He was born April 12, 1930, in Normalville, a son of the late James and Nora Basinger Pritts. He was a member of the Normalville United Methodist Church, where he served as a church trustee. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Lena Hensel Pritts, in 1992; a great-grandson, Jimmy Hunter; a son- in-law, Cramer "Bill" Bryant; two brothers, Domer and Elmer Pritts; and four sisters, Mary Pritts, Agnes Porterfield, Grace May and Edna Prinkey. He is survived by five children, Susan Nicholson, Joan Bryant, Larry Pritts and Wayne Pritts, and Donna Jackson; a brother, Harold Pritts and his wife, Betty, of Connellsville; and a sister, Mae May of Mill Run. Friends will be received at the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 711, Melcroft, Funeral services will be held in the funeral home with the Rev. Charles Eagle officiating. Interment will follow in the Normalville Cemetery.
Linda G. Eutsey Pritts (1949-2009)
Linda G. (Eutsey) Pritts, 60, of Connellsville, Pa., died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, in her home. She was born January 26, 1949, in Connellsville, a daughter of Edna Ullery Eutsey of Scottdale, Pa., and the late Waid Eutsey. Linda was a member of the Wooddale Bible Brethren Church. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Harold Larry Pritts; three children: Melanie Ognen and her husband, Thomas of Latrobe, Pa., Harold Larry Pritts, Jr. and his wife, Gaye of Williamsburg, Va., and Pam Plesz and her husband, Ron of Chambersburg, Pa.; three grandchildren: Bradley, Jordan and Jenna Plesz; four brothers: Charles Eutsey and his wife, Katherine of Wooddale, Robert Eutsey of New Providence, Pa., Harold Eutsey and his wife, Della of Everson, and Blane Eutsey of Laurelville; and two sisters: Patty Eutsey of Greensburg, and Michelle Hatfield of Fairmont, West Virginia. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday, July 4, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the hour of services in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 111 East Green Street, Connellsville, Pa., with the Rev. Geary Witt officiating. Interment will follow in the Eutsey Cemetery.
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Linnie Pritts
White, female, 15 months old
Born–November 28, 1892, Saltlick Twp.
Died–February 28, 1893, In Saltlick Twp
Cause of death–Pneumonia, sick 4 days
Father–Joseph B. Pritts
Mother–Riley Pritts
Marshall F. PRITTS (1915-2007)
Marshall F. Pritts, 91, of Indian Head, Fayette County, Pa., died Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, in Excela Health Frick Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa. He was born Sept. 20, 1915, at Indian Head, a son of the late Jacob and Bertha Jacobs Pritts. Marshall was a lifelong resident of Indian Head. Prior to his retirement, he was a construction worker for many years for the Harrison Construction Co., in Pittsburgh, Pa., and later retired from the Horvitz Company, in Cleveland, Ohio. Marshall was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army with the 893rd Tank Destroyer Battalion. He took part in several battles in the European Theatre, including at Normandy, Northern France, the Ardennes, Central Europe, and the Rhineland. His decorations and citations included the Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal and European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with five Bronze Stars. He was also a member of the Donegal, Somerset County, Pa., VFW #6743. Marshall will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by his loving wife of 55 years, Irene Barnhart Pritts. In addition to his parents, Marshall was predeceased by a brother, Albert "Buck" Pritts, and four sisters, Annie Keslar, Minnie Pritts, Jennie Keefer, and Linnie Davis. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 711, Melcroft, Fayette County, Pa., where a Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Joseph Wingrove, Jr., officiating. A Committal Service and Interment will follow in the Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Saltlick Township, Fayette County, Pa. Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by Donegal VFW #6743 honor guard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mt. Nebo Church of God, in memory of Marshall F. Pritts.
Mary R. Diveley PRITTS (1918-1999)
Mary R. Diveley Pritts, 81, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. She was born Sept. 12, 1918, in Aberdeen, S.D., a daughter of the late Merl D. and Gladys Njos Diveley. She was a member of Mt. Joy Church of the Brethren. Mary was a graduate of Meyersdale High School, Class of 1936. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold O. Pritts, in 1984, and a brother, Merl D. Diveley, in 1997. She is survived by two sons, Wayne Pritts of Villa Ridge, Mo., and Merl Pritts and his wife, Fay, of Mount Pleasant; a daughter, Karen Goswick and her husband, Arthur, of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; a brother, Victor E. Diveley and his wife, Priscilla, of North Scituate, R.I.; three sisters, Esther Johnson of Garrett, Pa., Betty Bungard of Meyersdale, Pa., and Helen Wagner of Salisbury, Pa.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Mount Pleasant, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Her funeral service will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Durward E. Hays and the Rev. Charles D. Whipple co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Joy Cemetery, Mount Pleasant.
Miles Edward PRITTS (1873-1938)
MILES E. PRITTS
UNIONTOWN, Sept. 7— Miles Edward Pritts, former accountant for the Union Supply Company and a well-known realtor, died at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon at his home at 41 Summit avenue. He suffered a paralytic stroke early in July but his condition became critical only a week ago. Mr. Pritts was born on September 27, 1873, near Scottdale, a son of George W. and Nancy Berg Pritts. He was educated in California Normal School and taught for a number of years in the Scottdale district. He joined the Union Supply Company as an accountant, coming to Uniontown when the offices were opened here. In 1924 he entered the real estate business and had a large part in the development of the Patterson farm. In later years he was a salesman for several concerns. Mr. Pritts was a member of the Mount Pleasant Church of God and was very active in the affairs of the Sunday school. Here he was a teacher of the Men’s Class of the First United Brethren church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Detweiler Pritts; one son, Paul, at home; one daughter, Mrs. E. W. Fuqua of Blacksburg, Va.; one grandchild, Juliana Fuqua; two brothers, J. E. Pritts of North Scottdale and J. S. Pritts of Uniontown, and one sister, Mrs. Lydia Forsythe of Connellsville. A brief funeral service was held at a local funeral home and a full service was conducted later Tuesday afternoon at the Pennsville Baptist Church, Rev. W. H. Clough, pastor of the First Brethren Church of Uniontown, and Rev. William Barnhart of the Mount Pleasant Church of God, officiated. Interment was made in the family lot in the Pennsville Cemetery. The pallbearers, members of the Men’s Class which he taught, were George Johnson, Harry Burnworth, Wade Mahoney, Harry Kreppa, Henry Hobaugh and Charles Roderman.
Nancy PRITTS died in 1920.
Mount Pleasant, Nov. 8 - Mrs. Nancy Pritts, widow of George W. Pritts, Sr., died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ezra Myers of Mount Pleasant, Sunday morning at 3 o'clock of dropsy. She was 77 years of age. She is survived by two sons, Miles E. and Joseph S. Pritts of Uniontown, and four step children, Thomas Riggs Pritts, Rockwood; John E. Pritts, Scottdale; Mrs. Grant Younkin, Rockwood and Mrs. Layton Forsythe, Connellsville; also three brothers and five sisters: Benjamin C. and John C. Berg, Indian Head; Jacob C. Berg, Scottdale; Mrs. Ezra Myers, near Mount Pleasant; Mrs. John Summy, Mammoth; Mrs. Rebecca Witt and Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, Indian Head and Mrs. Sarah Waddle, Pittsburgh.
The Weekly Courier, Nov. 11, 1920
Contributed by Helen Claverie <hclaverie at hotmail.com>
Nellie M. Pritts, 92, of Normalville RD1, died Thursday July 2, 1992, in Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. She was born Jan. 22, 1900, in Springfield Twp., a daughter of the late Jacob and Sadie Wable Basinger. She was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Mill Run. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer R. Pritts in 1979; four brothers, Alva, Jess, Frank and John Basinger; and six sisters, Nora Pritts, Carrie Porterfield, Hila Basinger, Lila Hatter, Catherine Reese and Hazel Miller; and a grandson. She is survived by two sons, Arden E. and Alfred R. Pritts, both of Normalville RD1; three daughters, Mrs. Lester (Doris) Pletcher and Mrs. William (Sarah) Gary, both of Normalville RD1, and Mrs. Glenn (Jean) Zelmore of Mt. Pleasant RD5; a brother, Russell Basinger of Dunbar; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be held Monday, July 6, 1992, in Melcroft.
Two Daughters Ill
Typhoid fever claimed another life when Mrs. Nora Pritts, 39 years old, of near Rogers Mill, died at the Connellsville State Hospital at 8 o’clock Friday evening. She had been taken there with her two daughters, ill with the same disease, at 4:25 o’clock in the afternoon. The daughters, Grace, 10 years old, and Malinda, eight years old, are reported to be in a fair condition. In addition to her husband, James Pritts, the fever victim is survived by a family of children, all at home. The death is the second in the Indian Creek Valley from typhoid. Mrs. Pritts had been ill for about two weeks, and a few days ago contracted pneumonia, it is said. The body was taken to the funeral establishment of C. B. Brooks at Indian Head and prepared for burial, being removed to the home this afternoon. The funeral service will be held at the church of God at Indian Head on Monday afternoon. Interment will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery.
See James Pritts for additional articles.
Raymond PRITTS died in 1918. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
PRITTS, RAYMOND
The body of Raymond PRITTS, the West Penn lineman, who was electrocuted Tuesday
afternoon at Kingston, near Latrobe, was brought to Connellsville Thursday on
a special street car and last night was shipped to the home of the parents of
the deceased, Mr. and Mrs. Miles PRITTS, at Indian Head. Short services
were held at the house tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock, followed by services
in the Nebo Church of God, with Rev. W.S. SHIMP officiating. Interment
in Nebo cemetery. Mr. PRITTS was born and reared at Indian Head, and is
widely and favorably known in that community. In addition to his parents,
he is survived by several brothers and sisters, including Tissue PRITTS, who
is in the United Stated Navy, stationed at Norfolk, Va. The young sailor
will come home to attend his brother’s funeral.
Weekly Courier Thurs. 4-25-1918
Robert V. Pritts, 59, of Connellsville, passed away Monday, Aug. 12, 2001 at Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant. He was born Jan. 28, 1943, at Rockwood in Somerset County, the son of the late William (Navy) and Mary Martha DeWitt Pritts. he lived most of his life in Upper Tyrone Township, Fayette County, was a graduate of Scottdale High School in 1961, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was employed at the Williamhouse Co. near Scottdale as a bailer and had been employed at the Duraloy Corp. in Scottdale for 25 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen Leasher Pritts, his loving daughter, Keri Sherwood, and her husband, Michael, of Connellsville; he was the proud grandfather of Jeremy Krause and Dane Kenney; he has two sisters, Mary Hudson and husband, Patrick, of Houston, Texas and Shirley Sanner of Connellsville; also two brothers, William Pritts and wife, Jacqueline, of Scottdale and Harold Larry Pritts and wife, Linda, of Connellsville. Friends will be received at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bob Chambers officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Nebo Cemetery near Champion. Military honors will be accorded at the grave site.
ROSS E. PRITTS
MEYERSDALE, Dec. 13— Ross E. Pritts, 69, of Garrett, died Saturday in Hazel McGilvery Hospital in Meyersdale. He leaves his widow, six children, one sister and two brothers.
Russell S. Pritts, 87, of Ft. Hill, Pa., formerly of Indian Head, died Sunday, May 9, 2010 in the Uniontown Hospital. He was born January 29, 1923, in Indian Head, a son of the late Samuel T. and Carrie Adams Pritts. Russell was a graduate of Connellsville High School. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army Air Corps. He was a retired insurance agent for the Nationwide Insurance Co. He was a member of the Indian Creek Valley Lions Club and the Masonic Lodge in Meyersdale, Pa. Russell was a lifetime member of the Indian Head Church of God and he attended the Maple Glen Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his wife, Thelma A. Sleasman Pritts; three children: Bonnie Risha and her husband, Tom of Uniontown, Michael Pritts of Tuscaloosa, Ala. and Kerry Z. Pritts of Mebanc, NC; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Russell was the last surviving member of his immediate family having been predeceased, in addition to his parents, by twelve brothers and sisters. Friends will be received from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., corner of Municipal Building Road and Route 711 Melcroft, Pa., where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday with Rev. Gary Green officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Nebo Cemetery.
Samuel Eugene Pritts, 75, of Mount Pleasant, R.D.7 (East Huntingdon Township) died suddenly Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at his home. He was born Oct. 7, 1927, in Mount Pleasant a son of the late Milton H. and Amanda Yothers Pritts Sr. Eugene was a lifelong resident of Mount Pleasant. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a truck driver for B & P Motor Express in Irwin. He also worked as a school and tour bus driver for Groomes Transit. He was a member of the Teamsters Local #30 in Irwin and a veteran of the U. S. Army. He attended Pennsville Baptist Church. Eugene is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Wanda R. Show Pritts; a son, Barry E. Pritts and his wife Cynthia of Scottdale, R.D.1; two daughters, Charlene R. Pritts of Mount Pleasant, R.D.7 and Kimberly K. Shabtai and her husband Menasha of Baltimore, M.D.; seven grandchildren, Nathaniel, Jeremiah, Benjamin, Gabriel, Eviatar Shabtai, and Samantha and Christopher Pritts; three brothers, E. Paul Pritts and his wife, Dalene, of Mount Pleasant, R.D.7, Carl E. Pritts of Scottdale, and Richard L. Pritts and his wife, Linda, of Mount Pleasant, R.D.7; six sisters, Hilda Welker, Betty Lute, Gladys Brosh and her husband, Thomas, Loretta Brosh and her husband, William, and Beulah Coffman and her husband, William, all of Mount Pleasant, R.D.7. and Emma Lou Mills and her husband, Dale, of Ruffsdale; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Milton H. Pritts Jr. and an infant sister. Family and friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC. 406 E. Washington St., Mount Pleasant, from 2 to 9 p.m. today. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Terry V. Murray officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in the Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville.
Sarah 'Sadie' PRITTS (1883-1893)
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Sarah "Sadie" Pritts
White, female, 10 years old
Born–June 8, 1883
Died–December 4, 1893
Cause of death–Diphtheria
Mother–Susan Miller Pritts
Father–Samuel W. Pritts
Buried–Miller Cemetery
Shirley Mae Porterfield PRITTS ( -2006)
On this day, Saturday, June 24, 2006, our Lord Jesus Christ called Shirley Mae Porterfield Pritts, age 65, of Connellsville R. D. 1, Fayette County, Pa., home to be with Him. Shirley was a member of The Church of Christ, McCoy Hollow Road, Connellsville, where she had been a faithful member since 1961. She was preceded in death by her father, "H. C." Henry Porterfield, on June 13, 1991, and a brother, Harold Eugene Porterfield, on February 14, 1937. Shirley was born March 1, 1941, in Mill Run, Fayette County, Pa. She married on February 24, 1959, to Thomas Clinton Pritts. They have been living in Connellsville and married for 47 years. In addition to her loving husband, Thomas C. Pritts, Shirley will also be sadly missed by her two sons, Michael Steven Pritts, of Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa., and Kevin Lee Pritts, of Tiffin, Ohio; her mother, Gertrude Johnson Porterfield, of Mill Run, Pa.; and her sister, Martha Porterfield-Pirl, of Mill Run; her grandsons: Steven Michael Pritts, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa., Kevin "Butchie" Thomas Pritts, of Scottdale, Westmoreland County, Pa., Maxwell Colt Pritts and Chase Hunter Pritts, both of Mount Pleasant; and her beautiful granddaughter, Taunni Ann Hixson, of Connellsville. Shirley will also be sadly missed by her friends at both Highlands and Uniontown Hospitals, both in Fayette County, Pa., where she worked for more than 20 years. Family and friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 711, Melcroft, Fayette County, Pa., where a Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, June 27, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jeff Rowan and Pastor Tim Livley officiating. A Committal Service and interment will follow in the Mount Nebo Cemetery, Saltlick Township, Fayette County, Pa. Donations may be made to the Albert Gallatin Hospice, 20 Highland Park Drive, Uniontown, Pa., 15401, in memory of Shirley Mae Porterfield Pritts.
Stella M. Pritts
Indian Head
Stella M. Pritts, 61, of Indian Head, died Monday, May 25, 2009, at her home. She was born Feb. 17, 1948, in Ligonier, a daughter of the late Frank and Mary Mahaffey Harman. Mrs. Pritts had formerly worked at Seven Springs Mountain Resort as a supervisor. She was a member of Millertown Community Church. Among her hobbies she loved to crochet and knit. She was a loving, caring and selfless wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband, Earl Milton Pritts, with whom she would have celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on June 1; her children, Kathy Fox and her husband, Bill, and grandson, Aaron, of Champion, Keith Pritts and his wife, Catherine, and grandson, Kyle, of Manhattan, Kan., Kandi Firestone and her husband, Derek, and grandson, Brock, of Mill Run, and Kimberly Pritts and her companion, Shane Schmidt, and granddaughter, Lista, of Mt. Pleasant; and two sisters, Sally Tinkey and h er husband, Orville, of Stahlstown, and Lucille Knopsnyder and her husband, William, of Baggaley. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Ralph Harman. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 711, Melcroft, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Jimmy Talton officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Nebo Cemetery.
Thelma Ritenour PRITTS (1904-1969)
THELMA R. PRITTS
Mrs. Thelma Ritenour Pritts, 63, of Donegal, died at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Somerset Community Hospital where she had been a patient since June 17. She was born July 20, 1904, in Melcroft, a daughter of Mrs. Katie Murray Ritenour and the late Richard Ritenour. She was a lifelong resident of Donegal and Melcroft and was a former proprietor of the Pritts Restaurant in Donegal. She was a member of the Davistown United Methodist Church and its Ladies Bible Class. Surviving with her mother are a son, Dale Ritenour of Connellsville and two sister, Mrs. Cora Collins of Stahlstown and Mrs. Lyda Klotz of Acme, R. D. 1. She was predeceased by her husband, john Wesley Pritts, in 1960, her father, a sister and four brothers.
PRITTS— Mrs. Thelma Ritenour Pritts, 63, of Donegal, died June 22, 1969, in Somerset Community Hospital. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today in the Brooks Funeral Home, Indian Head, where a prayer service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by additional rites at 2 p.m. in the Davistown United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Boyd Scott officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Nebo Cemetery.
William D. Pritts
CONNELLSVILLE
William D. Pritts, 82, of Connellsville, died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 in UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh. He was born Jan. 5, 1930, in Normalville, a son of the late Homer and Dorothy Layman Pritts. Mr. Pritts was employed as a construction worker and had also worked for Skalecki’s Window and Wall Washing Co and he was the owner of Bill’s Tropical Fish and Pets in Connellsville. He was also an avid railroad enthusiast. Mr. Pritts is survived by his children, Lisa Denise Kerr and her husband, J. Jacob, of Nitro, W.Va., Lori Yanuck and her husband, David, of Acme, Randall Pritts and his wife, Linda, of Connellsville, David Pritts and his wife, Andrea, of Mt. Pleasant, Peggy Jansen and her husband, Michael, of Dawson, and Michael Pritts and his wife, Leanne, of Acme; 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two half-sisters. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Margaret Elizabeth “Peg” Roadman Pritts; a son, William Randall Pritts; and a daughter, Nancy Ruth Pritts. Friends will be received from noon until 2 p.m. Friday, the hour of services, in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, with Pastor Craig Culbertson officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge memorial Park, Pennsville. To sign the guest registry, please visit www.brooksfuneralhomes.com.
WILLOUGHBY, OHIO
Mary Probala
Mary Probala, age 89, of Willoughby, Ohio died on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Mary was a devoted mother, wife and sister. She is survived by her son, Andrew Probala; sister, Roseanne Lewis and brothers, Joseph, Albert and Andrew Petrosky. Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park Street, Brownsville, Pa., on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. where a Panachida Service will be held on Saturday, September 15, at 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy will follow at 10 a.m. in Saint Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Brownsville, Pa., with Rev. Fr. Jerome G. Botsko as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Saint Mary’s Cemetery. A Parastas Service will be held in the Funeral Home on Friday at 7 p.m. www.skirpanfuneralhome.com
James M. PROCTOR died in 1931. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
James M. Proctor, aged 75 years, died Wednesday at 2 a.m. at the home of his
niece, Mrs. William Johns, 410 Derrick avenue. His death was due to a complication
of diseases.
Mr. Proctor was well known and high respected in his native state where he had
resided virtually all of his life. His wife, Katherine Short Proctor, died
28 years ago.
Mr. Proctor is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Gilson of Fairmont, W.Va.,
and Mrs. Ash Dorsey, of Hagerstown, Md., and by one brother, Adam L. proctor
of Huntington, W.Va.
The body will be taken to Springfield, W.Va., for burial. No date has been
set for the funeral.
Sue Ann Mehota PROHIRA (1918-1994)
SUE ANN PROHIRA
Sue Ann Mehota Prohira, 76, of Carmichaels died in Uniontown Hospital on Monday, Nov. 28, 1994. She was born May 6, 1918, in Leckrone, Pa., daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa Mayher Mehota. She was a member of St. Hugh’s R.C. Church in Carmichaels, St. Mary’s R.C.Church in Leckrone, St. Mary’s and St. Hugh’s Rosary societies, and First Catholic Slovak Union. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, John Prohira on March 13, 1975; brothers and sisters, John Mehota and Joseph Mehota both in 1983, Anna Migyanko in 1986, Mary Hancheck and Michael Mehota both in 1989. She was the beloved mother of John J. Prohira of Carmichaels, Carolyn Prohira Little Wickstrom of Purcellville, Va., and Michael Prohira of Uniontown. Also surviving are four grandchildren, four great- grandchildren, and a brother, Frank Mehota of Tucson, Ariz. Friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, Church at River Ave., Masontown, on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 2, 1994, until 9:30 a.m. when prayers will be said followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Leckrone, with Rev. Fr. George R. Pierce as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. St. Mary’s Rosary Society will recite the Rosary on Thursday at 2 p.m. Parish Wake Service will be held Thursday evening.
MICHAEL PROSCHECK
Michael Proscheck, 83, died at the family home at New Salem this morning. He had resided in New Salem for the past 60 years and was a U.S. Steel pensioner, a member of St. Mary’s G.C. Church in New Salem and the Greek Catholic Union No. 961. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, in 1953. Children surviving are Mrs. George (Anna) Stoffer of Roselle Park, N.J., Michael Jr. of New Salem, Mrs. Louis (Elizabeth) Pavlik of Cleveland, Mrs. Dolores Goff of New York, Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Novotny of New Salem, and Mrs. James (Margaret) Roberts of New York. There are nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, John of Rochester, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Hritz of Bayonne, N. J. The body will be at the Dearth funeral home at New Salem after 7 p.m. today until 9 a.m. Tuesday when a prayer service will be held followed by requiem high mass in St. Mary’s G. C. Church with the Rev. Father Nicholas Kritof. Burial will be in the church cemetery. There will be additional prayer services at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday.
George Edward Prosser,six month old son of Harry and Blanche Prosser , died at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, at the home of the Grandparents Mr. and Mrs . Harry P. Fisher , 239 North Pittsburgh ,Street. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon , with the Rev. J.H. Lamberton,pstor of the Methodist Prostesant Church officiating. Burial will be in Hill Grove Cemetery.
SEVENTY PERSONS KILLED IN DUQUESNE LIMITED WRECK
PASSENGERS SCALDED TO DEATH
IN A CROWDED SMOKING CAR.
Big Atlantic Type Engine Struck Pile of
Lumber and Terrible Disaster
Followed at Laurel Run.
THE DEAD AND INJURED ARE BROUGHT HERE.
Two Well Known Young Connellsville Men and Father C. E.
Feinello of Italian Catholic Church Among the Dead.
Pitiful Scenes at the Wreck and on the Relief Train
Coming Up to Connellsville.
The Dead and Injured.
| DEAD. | Charles Langford, Wilmerding, Pa. |
| The list of dead, as identified at the | J. Edgerly, Butler, Pa. |
| morgues of J. E. Sims, J. S. Stader | Richard D. Ducett, Baltimore, Md. |
| and Morris & Co. at 2 o’clock this | Charles M. Grey, Baltimore, Md. |
| afternoon are as follows: | J. Twilly, Brooklyn, N. Y. |
| C. A. Wilson, Connellsville, Pa., | Herbert Homes, Emelton, Pa. |
| identified this morning. | C. L. Heater, Assistant Division |
| Leo Wubbeler, Beaver Falls, Pa. | Engineer, Hazelwood, Pa. |
| Prospera Francesko, Allegheny | A. G. Protzman, residence unknown. |
| James W. Coakley, Rochester, Pa. | Gesso, an Italian. |
| M. Myerowitch, Johnstown, Pa. | Unknown Chinaman |
| T. J. Farman, Philadelphia, Pa. | Jesse Hines, Tarbora, N. C. |
| Walter Stewart, Camden, N. J. | F. B. Nolker, Eldridge, Md. |
| Geo. F. Rhein, Baltimore, Md. | Chas. M. Wagner, Berkeley Springs, |
| John K. Powers, Cumberland, Md. | W. Va. |
| M. K. Smith, E. S. Goldsmith and | John H. Willis, Pittsburg, Pa. |
| C. A. Feinnello, Connellsville. | Charles K. Stendorf, residence |
| W. A. Gaed, Agent C. V. R. R., | unknown. |
| Martinsburg, W. Va. | Charles M. Zepler, Philadelphia, Pa. |
| Harold B. Morrison, 131 Flowers | W. A. Kalp, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. |
| street, Pittsburg. | S. S. Roush, B & O employee |
| J. Wade Shupe, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. | Alfred C. Bannard, Pittsburg, Pa. |
| G. J. Winkler, a member of the fire | J. W. Martin, Hancock, Md. |
| department, Westmont, Pa. | John Adams, Addison, N. J. |
| William Sheedy, Patterson Creek, | John Simon, Hungarian, New York. |
| W. Va. | Unknown Slav. |
| Carmine M. Mitchell, Rochester, Pa. | J. W. Keczner, Cumberland, Md. |
| Joseph Grey, Brooklyn, N. Y. | James Fox, residence unknown. |
| E. Reynolds, York, Pa. | Joseph ------, residence unknown |
| S. E. Good, McKeesport, Pa. | Fifteen dead still unidentified |
| Joseph Shelhaus, Rochester, Pa. | |
| J. W. Ketzner, Cumberland, Md. | INJURED. |
| G. W. Biser, Berkeley Springs, | Edward Keffer, Somerset, Pa.; |
| W. Va. | fatally. |
| B. Murray, Pittsburg, aged 12 years. | Harry Devlin, Connellsville and |
| Joseph Cook, fireman, Glenwood, Pa. | Cumberland; serious. |
| Louis Helgroth, conductor, | John Brownlee, North Braddock; |
| Cumberland, Md. | slight; left for New York last night. |
| William Thornley, engineer, | Thomas Dom, baggagemaster; head |
| Glenwood, Pa. | cut; went to home in Pittsburg. |
The most appalling disaster in the history of the Pittsburg Division of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad occurred at Laurel run, two miles west of Dawson, last evening. Sixty-eight passengers and three trainmen were killed in a mad plunge of the Duquesne Limited on a sharp reverse curve, caused by some heavy timbers falling from a west-bound freight train to the east-bound track, along which the Limited was speeding at the rate of 50 miles an hour. Forty-three passengers met instant death or were cooked by hissing steam escaping from engine No. 1465. Five passengers died on the relief train between the scene of the wreck and the Connellsville station. Eight passengers and Conductor Helgroth died at the hospital. The scenes
Harrowing Scenes.
at the wreck were harrowing. Half a hundred passengers, most of them English speaking, were literally cooked alive in the smoking car. A second disaster was averted by the presence of mind of Conductor Helgroth, fatally burned at the time, Conductor Edward Baker, who was dead-heading over to Cumberland on the Duquesne, and Baggagemaster Thomas Dom. They rushed up the track the instant the wrecked train had come to a standstill and with matches flagged train No. 49, which was stopped by Engineer Mose Johnston only within half a car length of the wreck. Helgroth fell fainting alongside the track after No. 49 was stopped and died at the hospital at 3 o’clock this morning. Dom was bleeding from a wound eight or ten inches long on the head and suffering from internal injuries when he realized the danger of a second disaster after his car had toppled over almost into the Yough river and ran up the track with Helgroth and Baker. The latte was riding in the rear of the train and was not injured.
Engineer William Thornley, a veteran at the throttle, had the big Atlantic No. 1465 doing 50 miles an hour or better on one of the best stretches of running ground on the Pittsburg Division when the accident happened. Fireman Joseph Cook, just a week off the Wheeling Division, was on the other side of the cab. The train was
Running Fifty Miles an Hour.
made up of eight cars, two Pullmans, a dining car, in charge of Conductor F. R. Nichols, three day coaches, a regulation baggage and a sealed express car. Some distance below Laurel run the Duquesne passed the west-bound freight. Thornley hadn’t started to slow down for Dawson; in fact he had his throttle wide open approaching the reverse curve just at the Laurel run bridge. While the curve is a sharp one, the track and roadbed are good at that point and passenger engineers bent on making their schedule do not shut off when taking the curve. There was not an instant’s warning that death was at hand for half a hundred passengers. Before Thornley had time to push back his throttle a notch the mighty Atlantic plunged from the track after striking several 60-foot timbers which had fallen over from the west-bound track. The engine passed over the obstruction, but the ends tilted and caught the tender, throwing it high into the air aver the top of the engine and nearly 100 yards up the track, where it landed sideways, blocking both tracks. The ponderous engine plunged in between the two tracks for a short distance and then caromed over on its side to the right. The sealed express car went clear down to the river, ploughing to the right. The baggage car telescoped the engine and landed down over the bank clear of the tracks. The first day coach followed the baggage, but the momentum of the train by this time was losing force and instead of telescoping the engine the coach veered off the right.
Fireman Cook had the hand of the steam gauge around to the 200 mark. As the smoker, crowded to the full capacity of every seat, ripped along the side of the big passenger engine the steam dome caught it just at the window height. Wrecked and battered open as it was, every ounce of steam from the engine poured forth its hissing messenger of death. From end to end the scalding cloud shot across the interior of the car. Not a single passenger escaped the deadly summons to another world. One inhalation was fatal. Every one of the dead passengers is burned. Some of them are scalded from head to foot. The skin
Dead Awfully Distorted
came off with their clothes at the morgues in town last night and this morning as the undertakers and their assistants prepared the bodies for burial. The features of the dead were terribly and horribly distorted in many instances. Death came quickly, but its agony evidently was intense. Not a soul escaped from the smoking car. Those who were not killed outright were rescued within a few minutes by passengers from the Pullman cars and the other day coaches which followed the smoker. All of the cars were derailed, but they did not leave the road bed. The tracks were torn up for over a train length and the big timbers responsible for all the damage were splintered into hundreds of pieces and imbedded and tangled in the under mechanism of the cars. In the front portion of the coach immediately following the ill-fated smoker several passengers were killed. One of these was not taken out of the wreck until after daylight this morning. He was Chas. Zepler, who was pinned in by the wreckage close to the roof of the car. He had left his wife and son but a few minutes before the accident, going forward from the day coach to take a smoke. He hardly had time to get to the forward end of the smoking car until the crash came. Mrs. Zepler and her little son came to Connellsville last night, the former hoping against hope that her husband would turn up safe. The recovery of his body was broken to her as gently as possible and today she will accompany the remains to their home in Philadelphia. Another passenger, who stood close to the door of the second coach and the smoker was caught between the bumpers as the two cars crashed together. For 30 minutes he sat with feet dangling down between the bumpers, but held in the death grip about the waist until death relieved his sufferings. To Arthur May, an express messenger on No. 49, this passenger begged piteously either to be released or killed outright. No one could give relief, and strong hearts turned away and wept as the unfortunate man’s life passed away in violent convulsions, irantically pleading with God for mercy and the chance to see his family once more.
No Survivors.
There is not a survivor of the smoking car able to tell the experiences of the few seconds during which the car was filled with steam. Two of the survivors, Edward Devlin and John Brownlee, at the Cottage hospital, may recover. All the balance will die, Dr. T. H. White said to a Courier reporter today.
Edison Goldsmith was sitting about the middle of the smoking car. Shortly after leaving Pittsburg he was invited back into the dining car by Andrew Hans of Connellsville to have dinner on the way up. He declined the invitation, remarking that his upper would be waiting at home and he didn’t want to disappoint his mother.
M. K. Smith, Division Operator of the Connellsville Division of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, was riding well up in the smoking car or the front end of the coach next the smoker, his exact place on the train being unknown. It was not until 5 o’clock this morning that Smith was identified. He had been in Pittsburg Wednesday on railroad business and Mrs. Smith expected him home by 8 o’clock. She was assured by friends that he was not on the train and that he was detained at work by the wreck. None of Mr. Smith’s friends were aware that he was among the dead until his body was taken in charge at Morris & Company’s morgue. There papers on his person gave the startling information that he was among the victims. Friends then made a closer examination and readily identified him. At 8 o’clock, Mrs. Smith was waiting for her husband to drop in for breakfast when the news of his death was broken to her.
J. Wade Shupe, a prominent citizen of Mt. Pleasant, was not identified until about 8 o’clock this morning. Friends came for the remains this afternoon. Mr. Shupe was married and was a son of O. P. Shupe, the well-known flour mill man and capitalist.
Passengers to the Rescue.
The passengers on the Pullman cars were not shaken up much. The dining car was well filled at the time the engine jumped the track. Conductor Nichol was hurled headlong down the aisle and dishes were scattered in all directions. A. D. Soisson and wife and W. H. Marietta and Andrew Haas were in the dining car. They were not injured. Mr. Haas and Marietta were among the first to rescue the dead and injured from the smoking car. Once or twice the wrecked cars were threatened with fire, but the flames were quickly checked. The wreck crew worked clearing up the tracks all night and had them open this morning.
As fast as the bodies were recovered from the smoking car they were laid side by side on a high bank above the railroad. Some of them were covered with handkerchiefs, etc., while other stared in awful hideousness under the glare of many torch lights. Steam blistered the tongues and lips of the victims to an awful size and they protruded in a sickening manner. Fireman Cook was found clear of his engine. Engineer Thornley was under the wheels of the smoking car. The top of his head was crushed in. Otherwise he was not much marked or burned.
The Dead Trainmen.
William Thornley, the engineer who lost his life in the wreck of the Duquesne Limited last night, was one of the best known men in the railroad service about Pittsburg. Mr. Thornley was first engaged in the B & O service as engineer of September 15, 1882, when he began running as freight engineman from Pittsburg on the local division to Connellsville. He knew every inch of the road, and was regarded form his first week of service as one of the most careful men in the service. He followed his freight work several years and then was assigned to passenger runs on local trains, then to through runs. When the Duquesne Limited was instituted by the B & O between four and five years ago, just after the reorganization was begun, one of the enginemen selected for the responsibility of seeing that the train was run on schedule time was Thornley. He had served continuously since in this service.
Mr. Thornley’s home is at 4905 Lytle street, Hazelwood. He was 52 years old and leaves a wife, one son and three daughters. For a number of hears he lived in Connellsville.
Fireman Cook was recently married and has been connected with the B & O since 1900, when he came from Baldwin, Tenn. He was also regarded as a first-class man in the service, this accounting for his promotion form a minor passenger run to the place with Thornley on the limited engines about a week ago. He was a member of Iron City Lodge No. 18, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
Conductor Helgroth was a popular passenger man. He ran extra on the through runs and had a wide acquaintance among the patrons of the B & O. He is married and leaves a wife and family at Cumberland.
Baggagemaster Thomas Dom for a number of years made his home in Connellsville, having runs out of here. He is not dangerously hurt. He is at the Cottage hospital. Dom lives in Pittsburg and has a wife and several children.
Arrival of the Dead
After the arrival of the relief train and the disposition of the dead and injured the crowd at the depot waited for the arrival of the morgue train. Forty-three bodies were unloaded from the train and taken to City Hall, which Burgess C. W. Patterson had thrown open. Prisoners were released from the cells to make room for the corpses. From City Hall, Undertakers Morris & Co., J. E. Sims and J. L. Stader took charge of all the bodies they could handle. Thirty-seven bodies are at Sims’ morgue, 15 at Morris & Co.’s and 16 at Straders’. All the nearby undertakers were telephoned for and came to lend their assistance in the work of cleaning up the bodies. It was a hard, long task, but under the circumstances it was very well handled.
Today the town is in a state of intense excitement. The morgues are crowded with visitors, viewing the unidentified dead. Rumors of identifications are rampant on the streets, each new name added to the list bringing with it a new aftermath of heart-rending sorrow. Early this morning, people from all over the country flocked into town, uncertain regarding the safety of their friends known to be in Pittsburg yesterday. In spite of a drizzling rain great crowds are about the morgues, some morbidly inclined, others searching for news of missing friends. S. E. Good of McKeesport, one of the dead, was on his way to New York where he was to be married tomorrow. His brothers identified his remains this morning.
Article continues with the history of the Duquesne Limited.
FROM NEARBY TOWNS
SOMERFIELD
P. B. Protzman went home Saturday to attend the funeral of his son, A. J. (Error: ‘G’) Protzman, who was killed in the wreck at Laurel on Wednesday.
George C. PROTZMAN
(1893-1918)
GEORGE C. PROTZMAN
The funeral services of George C. Protzman, who was killed at a grade crossing in Canton, O., last Tuesday, were held at the home of his mother, Mrs. Maria G. Protzman, at Gans station, Saturday afternoon, Rev. Cloyd Goodnight, pastor of the Central Christian church, Uniontown, officiating. A large number of persons were in attendance including friends from Connellsville, Mount Pleasant, Uniontown and the neighborhood of the young man’s boyhood home. The floral offering were numerous, those from the Sunday school of the First Christian church of Canton, the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias Lodges, and the deceased’s employers, being very handsome. Prior to the departure of the remains from Canton services were held in Rev. P. H. Welshimer’s church. Mr. Protzman had been a member of the church during his residence in Canton and at the time of his death was librarian of the Sunday school, which is among the largest in the United States. At the services on Saturday a Mr. Hiller who together with Herbert J. Protzman had accompanied the remains to Gans station, delivered a message which had been sent by the Canton church and Sunday school. He spoke feelingly of the esteem and regard in which the deceased had been held by his fellow workers and paid a high tribute to his faithfulness.
MRS. MARIA PROTZMAN
Mrs. Maria Protzman, aged 73, died Wednesday morning at 8:15 at the home of Miss Adda Williams, 41 Lemon street, following an illness of seven weeks with enlargement of the liver and other serious complications. Mrs. Protzman resided in Uniontown and Pittsburgh was born and reared in Springhill township. She was the daughter of the late Alpha and Mary Lyons of Gans. Her early education was secured in the Springhill public schools. Later she graduated from the Morgantown, W. Va. seminary. After leaving Springhill township, Mrs. Protzman resided in Uniontown and Pittsburgh. For years she was a devout member of the Oak Grove Christian church. Her husband, P. B. Protzman preceded her in death. One son Arthur, of Springhill township, a sister, Mrs. J. A. Hertzog of Uniontown, and two brothers, John L. Gans of Connellsville and T. W. Gans of Gans Station survive. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of T. W. Gans. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery, Springhill township.
Stewart Provance, aged 75, a native and life-long resident of New Geneva, died at 4 p.m., Friday, June 26, 1931, following a lingering illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Madge Provance, two daughters, Miss Mamie Provance and Mrs. Cora Bixler and one adopted son, Raymond. Three brothers, Amity, of New Salem; Leasure, of New Brighton, and Sylvanius Provance, of New Salem, together with one sister, Mrs. Frances Mercer, Parkersburg, W. Va., also survive. Short services will be held at the late home Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock followed by an additional service at 2 o’clock at Mt. Moriah Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
PROVANCE, AMADEE, aged 78 years, well known resident of Uniontown, R. D. 3, and a former state health officer, died January 23, 1946, from exposure when he became lost in German Township, while enroute to New Geneva. His wife, Flora Provance, preceded him in death, May 4, 1944. Mr. Provance was the youngest and last survivor of a family of 12 children. He is survived by the following children; Mrs. Harry Devan and Mrs. William Barnes, of Masontown; Guy and Amadee, Jr., of Uniontown; Hibbert, of Jeannette; Dawson, of Brownsville; Mrs. Clarence Schultz, of Buffalo, N. Y.; 32 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Private funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 5, at 2 p.m. from the Kisinger Funeral Home, Brownsville, with Rev. G. Lee Forney of the First Presbyterian Church, New Salem, officiating. Burial will be made in the family lot, Sylvan Heights cemetery, Uniontown.
Chester Arthur PROVANCE (-1942)
The Martins, father and son, were returning to their Dunbar home from the Eureka Fire Brick Company, at Mount Braddock, where they are employed. They saw shat looked like a burning tree stump and went to investigate, finding instead the bones of a man. The bones were still burning when discovered. The South Connellsville and Dunbar forest fire fighters were summoned and used two tanks of water before the blaze was extinguished and the embers sufficiently cooled to permit an investigation.
Officials found that the ground within 50 yards of the spot where the bones were discovered had been burned. A large tree was also scorched and burned on one side. Deputy Coroner Burhans investigated and found $2.17 in change; the outline of a purse; a whetstone; a penknife; and key and chain. All the evidence is now in charge of the county official, who is continuing his inquiry in an effort to establish positive identification. Only the skull, shoulders and leg bones were intact. All the clothing and torso had been burned. Authorities went to the small house at Breakneck, where Provance is known to have lived for the past eight years. They found the house vacant. A neighbor identified the key chain. The key was also tried on the door of the little “shanty” and it opened the door. The key is slightly bent and the neighbor said he recalled when Provance fell and damaged the key.
The investigation disclosed that Provance had told neighbors Monday that he was going to the “old home place” and then planned to visit a sister at Newell. About 3 o’clock Monday afternoon he reportedly was seen by some children approaching the Provance homestead, located about a mile from where the bones were found. Provance is known to have suffered from a heart condition. Officials theorized that the man, provided he was Provance, started back down the trail toward Dunbar, was stricken with an attack, and managed to build his own funeral pyre. They believe it was his intention to build a fire in an effort to summon help, and either fell into the blaze or collapsed. Ray Eddis, forest fire inspector for the district, investigated the tragedy and expressed the opinion “it was too hot a fire for an ordinary forest fire.” He said he learned some men had seen smoke in that district about 10 o’clock Tuesday morning, but didn’t spread an alarm. The first call was received by the fire fighters yesterday afternoon at 2:35 o’clock. The inspector said the mountains aren’t very dry at present and whoever started the fire may have had some difficulty in getting it to burn properly. The man was found in a kneeling position, with his face on the ground. The money was discovered along side the metal parts of the purse. The other articles were found where they might have been from the pockets of the man’s clothing. The remains and articles were removed to the Burhans Funeral Home in Dunbar where they are being kept until a positive identification is possible. “We don’t know for sure the man was Arthur Provance” Mr. Burhans said, “We think he is the man, but if he isn’t then we’re as much in the dark as ever. If Provance is living we hope he will come forward and help us clear up this mystery,” the deputy coroner continued.
Mrs. Barbara Tobin Provance, sister of Mrs. James Mulhorn of Scottdale, died Monday at the family home at New Geneva. She was the widow of Sylvanus Provance.
Benjamin Provance, 68, of Hopwood, died suddenly at his home Thursday. He was a member of the Hopwood Methodist Church and Phillips Local No. 7415, United Mine Workers. Surviving are two daughters; four grandchildren, and eight brothers and sisters, including E.B. of Indian Head. The funeral was held this afternoon with interment in Hopwood Cemetery.
Betty L. Murray PROVANCE
(1923-2002)
Betty L. Murray Provance, 73, of Dunbar, a selector for Anchor Hocking Glass in South Connellsville, and member of Wesley Methodist Church, Dunbar, was born in Jeannette, a daughter of the late Earl and Levada Grimm Murray, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, in Uniontown Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, James "Jim" Provance; a sister, Nancy Murray Dean of Dunbar; a brother, Charles Murray and his wife, Pat, of Somerset; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded by a sister, Elizabeth Watson; brothers, Earl Murray Jr. and James Murray; and an infant son, Murray Provance.
Friends will be received at the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville St., Dunbar, today from 2 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, until 11 a.m., the hour of service with the Rev. Jeffrey Popson officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributing suggested to Uniontown Dialysis Center, 100 Woodlawn Ave., Suite 175, Uniontown, Pa. 15401 in Betty's memory.
Blaine Harrison PROVANCE (1933-2009)
Blaine H. "Bud" Provance, 72, of Springfield died Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at his home. He was born July 21, 1933, in Dunbar, Pa., the son of James G. and Florence Smitley Provance. He married Margaret Hull in 1990 in Springfield. Mr. Provance was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He retired from the city of Springfield in 1997 after 26 years. Survivors: wife, Margaret; four sons, Michael (wife, Patty) Lawrence of Rochester and John W. (wife, Sharry) Hull Jr., Donald E. (wife, Collene) Hull Sr. and Glen A. Hull Sr. (companion, Shelly Turnbull), all of Springfield; daughter, Brenda (husband, Vernon) Humphrey of Mauk, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sadie England of Enterprise, Ala., and Karrol (husband, Bruce) Hauseknecht of Hartford, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews. Services: Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Graveside services: Roselawn Memorial Park.
Blane (Blone) Provance, 83, of 1213 Springfield Pike, formerly of Dunbar, died Tuesday evening in Uniontown Hospital. He was born April 8, 1887, in Dunbar, and had lived in Dunbar until about two years ago. Surviving are two sons, James of Dunbar and Blane H. of Springfield, Ill.; five daughters, Mrs. J.N. (Mabel) DeBerry of Flushing, N.Y., Mrs. May (Elva) Jacobs of Uniontown, Mrs. Jesse (Zelda) Lee of Coolspring, Mrs. Richard (Sadie) England of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Bruce (Karrell) Hauseknecht of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren, and a number of half-brothers and half-sisters
Catherine Cummins PROVANCE ( -1934)
MRS. DENUNNE PROVANCE,
DUNBAR RESIDENT, DIES
Mrs. Catherine Provance, 64 years old, died Saturday evening at her home at Dunbar following an illness of three months of complications. Her husband, Denunne, preceded her in death in 1922, She was a lifelong resident of Dunbar. She is survived by three children, Samuel Provance, Mrs. Samuel Bryner and Denunne Provance, Jr. There are nine grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. The funeral service will be h eld at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the late home. Rev. H. D. Purrier and Rev. King will officiate. Interment will be made in Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Cecil Benjamin PROVANCE ( -1955)
PROVANCE, CECIL BENJAMIN--Aged 42, of New Geneva, died suddenly Sunday, June 12, 1955 in his home. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the George O'Neil Post 747 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was employed by the U.S. Steel Co., at the Fairless plant, Fairless Hills.
He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Provance, of New Geneva; three sisters, Mrs. George (Hilda) Allenberg, Smithfield; Miss Neva Provance at home; Mrs. D.D. (Hester) Titus, Point Marion.
Friends will be received in the family residence after 2 p.m. today until Wednesday at 2 p.m., the hour of service with Rev. M.T. Hulihan officiating. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Military rites at the graveside by George O'Neil post 747 of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Point Marion.
Cora McIntyre PROVANCE (-1956)
PROVANCE, CORA McINTYRE—Aged 90, a resident of Prospect St., Pt. Marion, died in her home, Wednesday, April 11, 1956, following an extended illness. She was predeceased by her husband Theron S. Provance in 1931. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, Pt. Marion and Maccabees Lodge. She is survived by two sons, Frank L. and James S., Pt. Marion; two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Vosburg, Pt. Marion; Mrs. J. T. Condon, Mt. Lebanon; one brother , Harry McIntyre, Uniontown; one sister. Mrs. E. J. Koop, California. Friends will be received in the Herod Funeral Home, Pt. Marion after 2 p.m. today until 2 p.m. Saturday, the hour of service with Rev. Albert Haught, pastor of the Fairview Church of the Brethren, Masontown officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, near Masontown.
Charles Alexander PROVANCE ( -1966)
PROVANCE, CHARLES ALEXANDER— Age 91 years, 7 months and 13 days, died Tuesday, December 27, 1966, in the Oak Haven Nursing Home, Tacoma Park, Md. He was a former postal clerk in the delivery service of Masontown, a member of the Masontown Brethren Church, the Woodmen of the World and the Masontown Volunteer Fire Dept. He was the son of the late Alexander and Tabitha McCann Provance. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Gardner Provance. He is survived by a son, Charles Provance and two grandchildren. Friends will be received in the David J. Honsaker Funeral Home, Masontown after 7 this evening and where services will be held Friday, December 30, 1966 at 1 p.m. Rev. James I. Naff will officiate. Interment in the Masontown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Masontown Brethren Church.
Charles S. PROVANCE (1932-2005)
Charles S. Provance, "Pap" "Spence", age 72 of McKeesport, Pa., and formerly of Point Marion, died August 6, 2005. He was born September 21, 1932, in Point Marion, Pa., the son of the late Frank and Martha (Barr) Provance. Mr. Provance was a retiree of United States Steel National Tube Works, Duquesne, a veteran of the Korean Conflict; he was past commander of AMVETS Post 8 McKeesport, and a member of the American Legion Post 939 Versailles Boro.
He is survived by his children: Mary Elizabeth Provance of McKeesport, Rebecca Sue (Frank) Kofile of Flower Mound, Texas, Melvin Richard and wife, Carol Provance of Penn Hills, and Frank Leslie and wife Erika Provance of West Mifflin; grandchildren: Amy, Jimmy, Charles, Shannon, Joshua, Frank Jr. and Faith; great-grandchildren, Destiny and Kristina; sister, Dorothy Griffin of Dilliner; and former wife, Betty Provance.
He was preceded in death by a son, Charles "Butchie" Provance, sisters and brothers, Cora, Frank "Bud", Virginia, Howard, Nancy, Leann, and Glenn.
Friends were received on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. in the WILLIG FUNERAL HOME 7 CREMATION SERVICES, 220 Ninth Avenue, McKeesport, Pa. Chapel service will be held on Wednesday, August 10 at 10 a.m. with his sister, Dorothy Griffin. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, McKeesport.
Darren L. PROVANCE
(1966-2004)
Darren L. Provance, 38, of South Connellsville, Pa., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004. He was born Aug. 14, 1966, in Connellsville, son of Dorene McElhaney Provance and Edward Miller of Dunbar, and the late David E. Provance. Darren was employed at C-K Composites in Mount Pleasant.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by three children, Ashley Provance of Greensburg, and Joshua and Amy Provance of the State of Georgia; six siblings, David Provance and his companion, Deborah of Owensdale, Donald Provance of Pittsburgh, Denise Stewart and her husband, Jerry of Hamburg, N.Y., Daryl Provance of Dallas, Pa., Douglas Provance of Connellsville, and Dale Provance and his wife, Melissa of South Connellsville; his maternal grandmother, Thelma Coffman of Coraopolis, Pa.; a half brother, Travis Stockton of Masontown; numerous nieces and nephews; two great-nieces; one great-nephew; several aunts and uncles; and many friends.
In addition to his father, he was predeceased by a nephew, Daryl Provance.
Mr. Province, aged 84 years, of this place, died at the Cottage State hospital at 5:45 o’clock Monday evening, he having been struck by a Baltimore & Ohio engine in front of the old stone mill. He was removed to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries an hour later.
Two deaths occurred on Monday at the Cottage State Hospital. Nooney Provance, 84 years old, of Dunbar, while walking along the Baltimore & Ohio tracks at Dunbar yesterday afternoon about 4 o’clock was run down by a train and suffered injuries which resulted in his death. His left hand was cut off, his nose was broken and his skull was probably fractured. The body was taken charge of by Funeral Director J. N. Burhans of Dunbar and was prepared for burial.
Denune Provance, 54 years old, died Sunday night at his home at Pechin. He is survived by his wife, one son, Samuel, of Cheat Haven, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Bryner of Dunbar, his father, Denune Provance of Dunbar, four sisters, two brothers and seven grandchildren.
Eleanore Jean Johnson PROVANCE (1914-1964)
PROVANCE, ELEANOR JEAN, (MRS. J.D.) 50, of 645 York St., Brownsville, died Oct. 14, 1964 in Brownsville General Hospital. She was born in Ronco, May 18, 1914, the daughter of the late Armel and Frances Johnson. She was a member of the South Brownsville Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, J.D. Provance, four children, Dawson Dale, Frederick K, Mrs. Sandra Jean Jones, and Ronald L.; these brothers and sisters, John E. Johnson, Homer Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Mrs. Edward Bakewell, Mrs. Thomas Johnson, And Mrs. Jack Hannan.
Burial in Lafayette Memorial Park under the direction of the J.W. Kisinger Funeral Home.
Ellen Woods PROVANCE (1847-1933)
Ellen Provance, wife of Minor Provance, died Wednesday morning, January 11, 1933 at 10:10 a.m. in the old family homestead where she had made her home for the past 52 years of her life, near the Mt. Moriah Church in the Point Marion District. She was born January 12, 1847, a daughter of John S. and Ann Dills Woods. The greater part of her life was spent in the vicinity where she died.
She is survived by three children; Mrs. John L. Everly of Smithfield, John W. Provance of Point Marion and Miss Mary Provance at home; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Eberhart and Mrs. Rebecca O'Neil both of New Geneva; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the late home with the Rev. J. Walter Wilmoth officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar grove Cemetery, New Geneva.
Mrs. Flora Provance, aged 71, wife of A. M. Provance, died at 2:45 Thursday afternoon, May 4, 1944, in the family residence in Uniontown, R. D. 3. In addition to her husband, she leaves the following children; Mrs. Harry Devan, Leckrone; Mrs. William Barnes, of Masontown; Guy Provance and Amadee Provance, of Uniontown; Herbert Provance of Juniata; Dawson Provance, Brownsville, and Fern Moulden, Akron, Oh.; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Alice Herrington, of Maddock, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the family home. Rev. R. J. Shields will officiate. Burial will follow in Sylvan Heights cemetery, under the direction of Herbert A. Johnston, of Masontown.
Florence Smitley PROVANCE
(1911-1974)
PROVANCE, FLORENCE SMITLEY – Age 62 years, formerly of Dunbar, died Thursday, March 14, 1974 in the John C. Lincoln Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona. She was born in Dunbar on August 17, 1911 and was the daughter of Barbara Kirk and the late Jacob Smitley.
Surviving was a son, Blaine H. Provance, Springfield, Illinois; two daughters, Mrs. Sadie England, Phoenix, Arizona, and Mrs. Karroll Hauseknecht, Thousand Oaks, California; a step-son, James Provance, Dunbar; three step-daughters, Mrs. Mabel DeBerry, Flushing, N.Y., Mrs. Edna Jacobs, Uniontown, and Mrs. Zelda Lee, Coolspring; five grandchildren; eleven step-grandchildren; three brothers, John Smitley, Dilliner, Pa., A. Lincoln Smitley, and Jacob Smitley, Jr., both of Pt. Marion; two sisters, Mrs. Essie Sines, Pt. Marion, and Mrs. Jessie Hiles, Dunbar.
Friends will be received in the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, Thuesday 7 to 9 p.m. and until Wednesday at 11 a.m. Pastor Evan L. Shaffer will officiate. Interment in Franklin Cemetery.
Frank Leslie PROVANCE
(1883-1968)
Frank L. Provance, 84, of Point Marion, died Monday in Greene County Memorial Hospital, Waynesburg. He was a member of the First Methodist church of Point Marion and U.N.W.A Local No. 6326. A retired coal miner, he was employed for many years at the Moffit-Sterling Mine, Dilliner. Surviving are four sons, four daughters, including Mrs. Cora Eberhart and Mrs. Archie (Nancy) Galeota of Point Marion and Mrs. Alfred (Dorothy) Griffin of Delliner, a brother, James of Point Marion; a sister, Mrs. Kathryn Vosburgh of Point Marion; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. His wife, Mrs. Martha Barr Provance, died in 1960.
Frank Lester Provance, aged 64 years, 8 months and 2 days, died suddenly at the family home in New Geneva, Thursday afternoon, January 17, at 2 o’clock. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ida M. Provance; two sons, Clyde and Elmer Provance, and a foster daughter, Mary Moser. Funeral services will be held in the home Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock followed by burial in Cedar Grove cemetery.
George Washington PROVANCE ( -1947)
WASHINGTON PROVANCE
Washington Provance, 84, a resident of Dunbar for the past 60 years, died at 4:30 o’clock Monday afternoon at his home after a lingering illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rebecca Provance; three sons, Paul of Uniontown and Raymond and Robert of Dunbar; two daughters, Mrs. Andrew Coliny and Mrs. Wilbur Leapline of Dunbar; one stepson, William L. Franks of Dawson; 22 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. There is one sister, Mrs. Phoebe Bryner of Dunbar. The funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Burhans funeral home at Dunbar with Rev. W. S. Hamilton, pastor of the Franklin Memorial Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be made in Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Harry Benjamin PROVANCE (-1960)
Harry Benjamin Provance, 80, lifelong resident of New Geneva, died Monday morning in his home after a brief illness. A retired stone mason, for the past 11 years he had been a janitor in Nicholson Township schools. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Herrington Provance; three daughters, Mrs. George (Hilda) Allenberg of Smithfield, Neva at home and Mrs. Delhos (Hester) Titus of Point Marion, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Crowe of Martin. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the home, with the Rev. Paul Tarcy, pastor of Smithfield Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
PROVANCE, IDA MAE, age 80 years, died August 3, 1943 at 12:10 p.m. in the home of her son, Clyde near Smithfield. Surviving besides her son Clyde are one sister, Mrs. Matilda Mitchell of White House, one brother, Leslie Tobin, Wick Haven; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank and one son Elmer. Funeral services will be conducted from the home of her son Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery under the direction of the O. S. Vance & Son Funeral Home, Smithfield.
JAMES L PROVANCE
James L. Provance, 65, died at 8 o’clock Friday morning at his home in New Geneva, following a lingering illness from organic heart trouble. The deceased, born June 8 1881, was the son of the late James and Martha Romesborg Provance. He had been a lifelong resident of New Geneva where, for years, he was occupied as a carpenter. Surviving are his widow, Rachel and four children including Howard and Emerson Provance, both of New Geneva, and Mrs. Clark Adams and Alva Provance, both of Wheeling, W. Va. In addition he is survived by four grandchildren, one brother, Harry Provance, New Geneva, and four sisters including Mrs. Dan Davis, New Geneva; Mrs. Jesse Mallory, Greensboro; Mrs. Charles Crow, Martin. Funeral services will be conducted in the family residence at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. The body may be viewed until 1:30 o’clock when the casket will be closed. Burial will be n Cedar Grove cemetery, New Geneva.
James Nathaniel PROVANCE (1911-1974)
James N. Provance, 87, of Dunbar, died Thursday, April 8, 2004, in Veterans Hospital in Aspinwall. He was born Sept. 8, 1916, in Dunbar, the son of the late Blaine and Ann Grimms Provance. Mr. Provance was married to the late Betty Murray Provance. He was a veteran of World War II and was employed as a security guard with Zimmerman Security.
He is survived by a brother, Blaine "Bud" Provance and wife Margaret of Springfield, Ill.; sisters, Carol Hausknecak and husband Bruce of Hartford, Ala., Sadie England of Sicnaverda, Ariz. and Zelda Provance of Interlachin, Fla.; a daughter, Rose Provance Rose and husband Ted of Huntington, W. Va.; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and his wife, Mr. Provance was preceded in death by two sisters, Mable DeBerry and Elva Jacobs.
Friends and family will be received at the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville St., Dunbar, on Monday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the hour of service, with the Pastor Lee Maley officiating.
James Spencer PROVANCE (-1969)
PROVANCE, JAMES S. -- Age 76 years of Pt. Marion, died Tuesday, November 25, 1969 in the Monongahela General Hospital, Morgantown W. Va. He was a retired meat cutter and was a former employee of the American Stores Co. and a member of the Century Club of the company. He was a life member of Pt. Marion Vol. Fire Dept. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pt. Marion and was a member and past president of the FOE, 1932 of Pt. Marion; the Amalgamated Employees Union No. 590 and the AFL-CIO. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Leah Huey Provance. He is survived by his wife, Laura Cooley Provance; a son James S. Jr. of Sharon, Pa; a daughter, Mrs. Betty L. Hunter of Morgantown, W. Va.; two grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Kathryn Vosburg of Pt. Marion. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. The family will receive friends in the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Pt. Marion this evening from 7 to 10 and until 3:30 p.m. Friday the hour of service with Rev. Edward E. Donnier, his pastor, officiating. Interment in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Smithfield.
NEW GENEVA - Jesse Provance, died Wednesday March 31, 1897, at 11 o’clock, after a lingering illness. The deceased was born August 14, 1818, on the farm known in by gone days as Provance's Bottoms. His father was David Provance. With the exception of Elisha Provance, a half brother, who lives in West Virginia, the deceased was the last son of a numerous family. He was identified in an early day with the keel boat trade from this point to Pittsburgh and was the captain and pilot on the "Globe", the first steamboat that ever went as far as Fairmont, West Virginia, sometime in the early 1850's. Jesse is survived by his wife and two daughters and six sons.
Jesse Provance, of Geneva, Pa., died Wednesday, March 31, 1897, at 11 o'clock, after a lingering illness. The deceased was born August 14, 1818, on the farm known in by gone years as the "Provance Bottoms". His father was David Provance. With the exception of Elisha Provance, a half brother, who lives in West Virginia, the deceased was the last son of a numerous family. He was identified in early days with the keel boat trade from this point to Pittsburgh and was captain and pilot on the Globe, the first steamboat that ever went as far as Fairmont, West Virginia, sometime in the early 50's(1850's)
Last rites for J. Lazier Provance, aged 78, a native of New Geneva, who died in the New Brighton, Pa., hospital on Saturday, January 1, 1938, were held Tuesday. Burial was in New Brighton cemetery. Mr. Provance resided in New Geneva for 45 years. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Della Couch Provance, and three children, Mrs. Don Rader, Quay, of New Brighton, and Carl, of Greenville, Pa. He also leaves four grandchildren, one brother, Amadee Provance, of New Salem, and a sister, Mrs. D. E. Mercer, of Parkersburg, W. Va.
Laura Etta Cooley PROVANCE (1907-2000)
Laura Etta Cooley Provance, 92, of Point Marion, Pa., died Saturday, May 27, 2000, in Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown. She was born Dec. 10, 1907, in Springhill Township, Pa., daughter of the late James and Anna Chipps Cooley. She was a member of the Point Marion United Methodist Church, the York Run Grange and VFW Post 747 Ladies Auxiliary. She worked as a cook at the S&J Cafe, and the Barn Door Restaurant, both in Point Marion, and retired from the cafeteria department in th e Point Marion school.
She is survived by her daughter and spouse, Betty and Leroy Hunter Sr., of Morgantown; three grandsons, James Provance III, of Las Vegas, Leroy Hunter Jr., of Morgantown, and Scott Hunter, of Clarksburg; and two great-grandchildren, Heather and Brittany Hunter. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Provance, in November 1969; a stepson and spouse, James Jr. and Elnora Provance; two sisters, Thelma Bowell and Ruth Grimm; and three brothers, James Lloyd Cooley, Omer "Red" Cooley and Otis Cooley.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, in the IOOF Cemetery in Smithfield, Pa., with the Rev. Mildred Martin officiating. Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, 501 Morgantown St., Point Marion, Pa., is in charge of arrangements.
May 27, 2000
Leah Beatrice Huey PROVANCE (-1942)
PROVANCE, LEAH BEATRICE, of Pt. Marion, wife of James Provance, died at 8 a.m., September 8, 1942, in Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, after a lingering illness. Surviving other than her husband is one son, Ensign James Provance. Friends will be received at the home on Highland avenue until 12 noon Thursday, private services to be held at 2 p.m., Rev. Lutz of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Pt. Marion Endowed Cemetery under the direction of the Herod Funeral Home.
PROVANCE, LEE O., age 68, of Deerfield Beach, Florida, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio and Fayette County, PA., who died Thursday in North District Hospital, Pompano Beach, Florida. He is survived by his wife Leona and two children, Paul O. Schierbaum of Parma, Ohio, and Leon Schierbaum of Avon, Ohio; two sisters, Elizabeth Page of Deerfield, Florida and Irene Day of South Miami Beach, Florida; one brother, John Provance of Cleveland ,Ohio.
Friends will be received at the Vance Funeral Home, 78 Main Street, Smithfield, PA. Burial in Brier Hill, Lafayette Memorial Park.
Levi Alexander PROVANCE (1986-2007)
Levi Alexander Provance, 20, of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Monday, January 1, 2007. He was born June 18, 1986, in Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, Pa. He worked at the International Liner, in Mount Braddock, Fayette County, Pa., as a laborer.
He is survived by his father, Douglas Provance, of Connellsville; mother, Glenda Wiltrout and special friend, Roger Hall, of Dunbar, Fayette County, Pa.; sister, Alisa Provance; and niece, Joshlynn Brown, of Connellsville; maternal grandparents, Gerald and Margaret Wiltrout, of Dunbar; great-grandmother, Wilma Miller, of Connellsville; Aunt Kirstie Wiltrout and special friend, Ronnie Hannan, of Connellsville; Uncle, Gerald Wiltrout, III, and special friend, Janet Sines, of Dunbar; paternal grandmother, Doreen Provance and special friend, Edward Miller, of Dunbar; uncles: David Provance, of Connellsville, Donald Provance, of Pittsburgh, Pa., Dale Provance and wife, Melissa, of Connellsville, and Daryl Provance, of Connellsville; Aunt Denise Stewart and husband, Jerry, of Pa.; and many cousins.
Preceding him in death are his great-grandmother, Anna Mae Wiltrout; great-grandfather, Harold Ray Wiltrout; great-grandfather, Arthur Cope; Uncle Arthur Ray Wiltrout; great-niece, Elizabeth Marie Hannan; grandfather, David Provance; Uncle Darren Provance; and great-grandmother, Thelma Coffman.
Visitation will be held in the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville Street, Dunbar, Pa., from 4 to 9 p.m., on Saturday, January 6, 2007, and from 9 to 2 p.m., on Sunday, January 7, 2007. Services will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2007, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Dr. Bryon Tate Fulton, officiating. Interment will be held in the Mount Auburn Cemetery, Dunbar.
Levi was loved and will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and co-workers.
Lula A. Mancini PROVANCE
(1919-1973)
PROVANCE, LULA A.—Age 53 of Dunbar, died at her home on Wednesday, April 18, 1973, at 8:30 a.m. following a lingering illness. She was born in Dunbar on August 9, 1919, the daughter of Mrs. Ella Dudly Mancini and the late John Mancini. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dunbar and was last employed at Leon's Fashion Store in Connellsville. In addition to her mother, she is survived by three brothers; Harry Mancini of Detroit Michigan; John, Jr. and Thomas Mancini, both of Dunbar and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her father she was predeceased by her husband Donald Provance. Friends will be received in the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, today from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and The First Baptist Church on Saturday from 12:30 to 2 p.m., the hour of service, with Pastor Evan Shaffer, officiating. Interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
Margaret L. Hull PROVANCE (1936-2011)
SPRINGFIELD— Margaret L. Hull Provance, 75, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at her residence. She was born April 9, 1936 in Salisbury, Missouri, the daughter of James and Helen (Howard) Givens. She married John W. Hull, Sr. in 1955. He preceded her in death in 1984. She later married Blaine H. Provance in 1990. He preceded her in death in 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother and three sisters. Margaret was a homemaker and a member of DAV and the Eagles Club. She is survived by 3 sons, John W. (wife, Sharry) Hull, Jr., Donald E. (wife, Collene) Hull, Sr., Glen A. Hull, Sr. (companion, Shelly Turnbull), all of Springfield; a daughter, Brenda (husband, Vernon, Sr.) Humphrey of Mauk, GA; 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Shirley Lawson and Margie Ushman; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at 10 a.m. Monday, October 24, 2011 at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Martha Pearle Barr PROVANCE
(1897-1960)
PROVANCE, MARTHA BARR—Aged 63 years of Prospect St., Point Marion, died Friday evening, August 26, 1960 in the Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Morgantown, following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Frank L. Provance, Sr. who survives. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, Pt. Marion. In addition to her husband she is survived by four sons: Frank L. Jr. of Norwalk, California; Howard, Monaca, Pa.; Charles Spencer, Pt. Marion; Glenn, U. S. Marines in Hawaii; five daughters: Mrs. Cora Earnhart, Pt. Marion; Mrs, Virginia Salmon, Wilkinsburg; Mrs. Dorothy Griffin, Dilliner; Mrs. Nancy Galeota, Pt. Marion; Mrs. Lea Ann Conn, Fort Hauchuck, Arizona; two sisters: Mrs. Florence McNabb, Fairchance; Mrs. Hanna Bauman, McKeesport; three bothers: William Barr, Duquesne; Nelson of Wyandotte, Mich.; and Elmer, Union Port, Ohio. Friends are being received in the Herod Funeral Home, Pt. Marion, until 2 p.m. today where funeral services will be conducted by Dr. Clark S. Derby, her pastor. Interment will be in Pt. Marion Cemetery.
Mary E Herrington PROVANCE (-1976)
PROVANCE, MARY E.—Age 88 years of New Geneva, Pa., died Tuesday, August 24, 1976 in the Uniontown Hospital. She was a member of the New Geneva Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry B. Provance in 1960; a son, Cecil B. Provance in 1955; a daughter, Miss Neva E. Provance in 1961. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Allenberg of Smithfield, Pa. and Mrs. Hester Titus of New Geneva, Pa.; four half-brothers and two half-sisters. The family will receive friends in the Richard R Herod Funeral Home, Pt. Marion today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday until 1:30 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. William Hoffman will officiate. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Geneva.
PROVANCE, MARY (LENER)— Age 80 years of Uniontown, R.D. No. 2, died in the Spear Nursing Home, Friday, June 16, 1972 at 1:00 p.m. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Provance in 1934. She is survived by one son, Chester A. Allen, Virginia; four daughters: Beatrice A. Vali and Pearl Savage, both of Monessa, Va.; Vivian Schipani, Connellsville, and June Neary, of Florida; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two brothers; Lloyd and Smith Lener, both of Brownfield, and one sister, Gladys Alman, Maryland. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Uniontown. Friends will be received in the Jerome W. Shell Funeral Home, 164 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., today from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday, friends will be received in the Seventh Day Adventist Church on the Old Connellsville Rd. from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., the hour of service. Burial will follow in Mr. Auburn Cemetery, Dunbar, Pa.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Nellie M. Provance, of Point Marion, Pa., were held at the home at Point Marion, Pa., on Tuesday. Mrs. Provance died in the West Penn Hospital at Pittsburgh, Pa., January 29, 1922. She is survived by her husband, John W. Provance and two small children, her mother, Mrs. Bryner, of Ohiopyle, Pa., and two brothers and three sisters. She was 25 years, six months, and four days old. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Green, of Point Marion, Pa. Interment was in the Mt. Moriah cemetery in charge of Undertaker E.J. Conn, of Point Marion, Pa.
Paul PROVANCE, Jr. (1927-2011)
Paul Provance, Jr.
Ohiopyle
Paul Provance, Jr., 84, of Ohiopyle, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at Golden Living Center, Uniontown. He was born Nov. 17, 1927, a son of the late Mary (Maust) and Paul Provance, of McClellandtown. He is survived by his wife, Lois (Burnworth) Provance; son, Scott Provance and his wife, Kathi, of Connellsville; foster children, William Cole and Millie Green; sisters, Ruth Lincoln, of Indian Harbor, Fla., and Marie Bolton, of Williston, N.D.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving honorably on several PT Boat crews and the USS Franklin (CV-13-"BIG BEN") in the Pacific Theater. He returned home and worked at US Steel, Homestead Works, where he served as a hooker for 37 years before retiring in 1994. He was a member of Falls City Baptist Church. Paul's favorite pastime was fishing for trout and bass in the local streams and rivers of Fayette County. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and taught his children to respect their elders and nature. During the cold winter months he turned to Cribbage, 500 and 31 (Skat) to pass the time. Paul was a kindhearted, gentle man and will be greatly missed and remembered by people and his beloved Black Lab, Shadow. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and from 11 a.m. Wednesday to 1 p.m., the hour of service, at the HUMBERT FUNERAL HOME in Confluence, with the Rev. Paul Werner officiating. Interment will follow in Sands Cemetery.
Rebecca Kelso PROVANCE ( -1890)
PROVANCE—Mrs. David (Rebecca) Provance died at her residence in Springfield township on Wednesday, January 29, 1890, at the age of 70 years. She was the daughter of Rev. James Kelso, a Dunkard minister who came to this country from Baltimore, 60 years ago. The body was interred at Fairview cemetery.
Rachel McClain PROVANCE (1907-2001)
Rachel M. Provance, 93, of Lake Lynn, Pa., died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Sundale Nursing Facility. She was born Sept. 23, 1907, in Dunbar, Pa., daughter of the late James William and Charlotte Coleman McClain.
She is survived by a sister, Agnes J. Levdansky, of Morgantown; and several nieces and nephews, including Daniel Levdansky, of Morgantown, and David Levdansky, of Lanesville, Ind. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Marvin Provance, in 1967; two sisters, Jessie McClain and Mary Jane McClain; and four brothers, Theodore McClain, Myles McClain, Montie McClain and Edson McClain.
Friends may call at Hastings Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. Friday, and from 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, until the 11 a.m. service with Herman Luhm officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, in Point Marion, Pa
Ralph S. Provance, age 67, of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, February 18, 2006, after a long battle with heart disease. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his death. Ralph was born December 17, 1938, in New Geneva, Fayette County, Pa. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, Connellsville, where he also served as a Eucharistic Minister. Ralph was a veteran of the United States Air Force, who served from 1958 until 1962. Prior to his retirement in 1990, he was employed as a Foreman by Robert Shaw Controls in New Stanton, Westmoreland County, Pa. Ralph was an avid cook and hunter, and also enjoyed doing woodcrafts.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel May Ellenberger Provance, his father, Emerson Provance, and a brother, Edgar Provance.
Ralph will be sadly missed by his family. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 41 years, Barbara Graham Provance, a son, the Rev. Ralph E. Provance and his wife, Nicole, two daughters, Linda Hall and her husband, Danny, and Michelle Layton and her husband, Jeff, and four grandchildren, D. J. Hall, Aimee Hall, Ryan Layton, and Sarah Layton, all of Connellsville, Pa.; a brother, Charles Provance and his wife, Rose, of Ohio; and a sister, Ruby Provance, of New Geneva, Pa.
Friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 North Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville, Pa., Dennis N. Heath, Supervisor, on Monday and Tuesday from noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, February 22, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., the hour of the Funeral Service with his son, the Rev. Ralph E. Provance, officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville, Fayette County, Pa., where Full Military Honors will be accorded.
Robert Guy PROVANCE
(1921-2002)
Robert Guy Provance, 81, of Dunbar, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born Jan. 4, 1921, in Dunbar, son of the late Washington and Rebecca Holland Provance. Robert was a retired security guard for Keystone Fireworks in Dunbar. His wife, Lois Jean Spear Provance, died in 1994.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Goldie Leapline; a brother, Raymond Provance; half brothers, Lindley Franks and Paul Provance.
He is survived by his beloved children: Cheryl Wolfe and Bobbi Jean and her husband, Frank Smiley, all of Dunbar, Robert E. Provance and wife Cindy, Greensburg, Bruce Provance, Dunbar, Wilma and her husband Richard Keller, Farmington, Patty Matthews, Dunbar, Gary Provance and wife Cheri, and David Provance and wife Melinda, all of Uniontown, and Lisa Scholz, Dunbar; a sister, Ethel Coliny, Uniontown; a sister-in-law, Frances Provance; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville St., Dunbar, on Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until 11 a.m., the hour of service with Pastor Robert Wrachford officiating. Interment will follow in Cove Run Cemetery.
Simeon Provance, of Dunbar township, died recently at the advanced age of 83 years. He was born in Nicholson Township, and leaves a wife and two sons. His wife is also 83 years of age, and is still hale and hearty.
Stanley Ray PROVANCE (1939-1940)
Stanley Ray Provance, nine months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Blane Provance of Ferguson, near Dunbar, died at 8:20 o’clock Wednesday night at the parental home of complications. He is survived by his parents and these brothers and sisters: Sadie Pearl, Blane Harrison, James, Mabel, Elva and Zelda, all at home. The funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the home. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery.
PROVANCE, THERON DALE, 46, of Lawton avenue died at 6:56 P.M. Sunday, May 5, 1946, in Cresson Sanatorium, where he was admitted two weeks ago. He was a salesman for the Nears Food Product company and also operated a confectionery near the South Union Township High School after coming here from Point Marion eight years ago. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ruth Haney Provance, and four children, Theron, Jr., Dorothy, Betty Lou and Jackie, all at home; also his mother Mrs. Cora Provance, Point Marion; two sisters, Kitty Provance, Point Marion; Mrs. Effie Condon, Pittsburgh; and two brothers, Frank and James, both of Point Marion. Funeral services will be held in the late home, 45 Lawton avenue, Wednesday, May 8, at 2:30 p.m., with Rev, Earl P. Confer, of the Central Christian Church, officiating. Interment Park Place cemetery, under the direction of the Minerd Funeral Home, Uniontown. Friends are being received in the home.
Theron Spencer PROVANCE (-1930)
Theron S. Provance, 76, died at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 1930, at his home in Point Marion. Mr. Provance was a retired riverman having served many years on the Monongahela river as a chief engineer. He was a member of Valley Lodge No. 459 F. & A. M., Brownsville Chapter. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Cora Bell Provance, of Point Marion and the following children: Frank L. and J. S. Provance, of Point Marion; T. D. Provance of Uniontown, Mrs. John Condon of Mt. Lebanon and Mrs. Harry Vosburg, of Ambridge. Nine grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday at 1:30 followed by additional services at 3 p.m., in the Fairview Dunkard church near Masontown. Burial at the grave will be in charge of the Free and Accepted masons of Masontown.
Washington Provance, 84, a resident of Dunbar for the past 60 years, died at 4:30 o’clock Monday afternoon at his home after a lingering illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rebecca Provance; three sons, Paul of Uniontown and Raymond and Robert of Dunbar; two daughters, Mrs. Andrew Coliny and Mrs. Wilbur Leapline of Dunbar; one stepson, William L. Franks of Dawson; 22 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. There is one sister, Mrs. Phoebe Bryner of Dunbar. The funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Burhans funeral home at Dunbar with Rev. W. S. Hamilton, pastor of the Franklin Memorial Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be made in Mount Auburn Cemetery
William Arthur PROVANCE (1922-2010)
William Arthur Provance, 88, of Hopwood, Pennsylvania passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010 in Latrobe Hospital. He was born April 19, 1922 in Smithfield, Pennsylvania son of William Minor Provance and Mary Britt Provance. William was a Veteran of the United States Army during World War II from 1942 to 1946 with the 103rd Infantry Division, Special Services Intelligence Unit, and was a Life Member of the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103, Hopwood, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 47, Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He was owner of Provance Transportation Company. He had been a member of Laurel Lodge No. 651, F. & A.M. in Uniontown.
He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters, Blanche Ellen Peake, Mary Frances Magie; and a brother, Lloyd Minor Provance.
Surviving are: his wife of 52 years, Claire "Dolly" Provance; three children: Dr. William J. Provance and wife Mary of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, James L. Provance of Dublin, Ohio, Cheryl Ann Provance, R.N., of Hopwood; three grandchildren: Brett W. Provance, Kyle E. Provance, Christian J. Provance; sisters: Ethel Mae Hawkins and husband Forrest ofr Morgantown, West Virginia and Shirley Ann Skapes of Strongsville, Ohio; many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 10 a.m. Interment follows in Saint John Vianney Parish Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. AMVETS Post 103 Hopwood will conduct Military Services at the Funeral Home.
W. H. PROVANCE
William H. Provance of Bethesda, Md., formerly of Uniontown, died Tuesday. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary K. Tressler Provance; two daughters, Mary Lena Jennings and Pamela Sue Provance; his mother, Mrs. Mary D. Provance; seven sisters, five brothers and one grandson. His father, Paul Provance, preceded him in death.
William Harold PROVANCE ( -1955)
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PROVANCE, WILLIAM HAROLD— Aged 33, formerly of Smithfield and a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, for the past four years, died early Wednesday morning, January 5, 1955 in the Cleveland City Hospital, following a brief illness. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Samuel Hager Post 499, Point Marion. He was a former resident of Smithfield and had been employed in Cleveland by the S. K. Wellmer Co. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Hazel Provance, Smithfield; four sisters, Mrs. Gliner (Sara Marie) Hendrick, Smithfield; Mrs. Alfred (Eleanor) Varndell, Uniontown; Mrs. Douglas (Ruth) Hartman, Smithfield; Frances, at home. He was predeceased by his father, William Clyde Provance, March, 1952. Friends are being received in the Vance Funeral Home, Smithfield, where services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with Rev. O. L. Holmes of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Geneva. Military rites will be conducted at the graveside by the Samuel Hager Post 499, Point Marion.
Zelda Lucille PROVANCE
(1925-2005)
Zelda Louise Provance, 80, of Gainesville, Fla., died Monday, November 28, 2005, at Gainesville Health Care Center following an extended illness. A native of Dunbar, Fayette County, Pa., she had returned to Gainesville a year ago coming from Interlachen, Fla., where she lived for 19 years. Zelda had worked in home health care and as a caretaker for the Pinelawn Cemetery in Mannville, Fla. She was Methodist by faith.
Her son, Patrick Muehlebach, preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Robert "Butch" Turner of Interlachen, Fla.; two daughters: Bernadine Turner of Newberry, Fla. and Brenda Blake of Gainesville, Fla.; a step-daughter, Lynn Williams of Lemont Furnace, Fayette County, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and many others that were touched by her love.
A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Haven Hospice of North Central Florida, 4305 NW 90th Boulevard, Gainesville, Fla., 32606. JOHNSON-OVERTURF FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INTERLACHEN, FLA., is in charge of the arrangements.
Note from Brenda Turner Luckey:
Misprint in newpaper. Middle name was Lucille, not Louise.
Zelda was the daughter of the late Blane Provance of Dunbar and
Anna May Provance Dean of Evans Manor.
Cecile E. PROVENCE (1889-1959)
Cecile E. Provence
Dies At Age Of 70
Cecile Elizabeth Provence, 70, of Carmichaels, R. D. 1, died at 2:45 a.m. today. Daughter of the late Silas and Elizabeth Hague Provence, she was a native Fayette countian but had lived most of her life near Greensboro. Surviving are one brother, H. Gilmore Provence of Uniontown; three sisters, Nancy Emily, Carmichaels, R. D. 1; Mrs. Lena McMurtrie, Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Los Angeles; three nieces and seven nephews. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
PROVENCE, CECILE ELIZABETH— Aged 69, Carmichaels, R. D. and formerly of Greensboro, died Wednesday, September 9, 1959, at 2:45 a.m. in her home. Born September 13, 1889 in Fayette County, the daughter of the late Silas and Elizabeth Hague Provence. She is survived by these sisters and brothers, Mrs. Leana McMurtrie, Portland, Ore.; Nancy Emily, Carmichaels; Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Los Angeles, Calif.; H. Gilmore Provence, Uniontown; three nieces and seven nephews. Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today in the Michael Lucas Funeral Home, Carmichaels, where private services will be held Saturday. The Rev. Donald Shamble will officiate. Interment will be in Monongahela Hill Cemetery, Greensboro.
Elizabeth A. PROVENCE ( -1935)
Mrs. Elizabeth Provence
Dies In Greensboro Home
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Provence, aged 86, one of the best known and most respected citizens of Greene county, died in her home in Greensboro Saturday morning, July 6, at 10:45 from a heart condition. She was the widow of Silas R. Provence who died in 1915. Five children, Frank, William, Playford, Millicent and Robert, also preceded her in death. Surviving are the following children; Lolo Zoe Tuell, of Salem, O.; Leana McMurtie of Westfield, N. J.; Sophie, Nancy and Cecile, all at home; Ethel T. Johnson, of Hollywood, Cal., and H. Gilmore Provence, of Masontown. In addition Attorney Charles L. Lewellyn, of Uniontown, and C. Gregg Lewellyn, of Pittsburgh, are nephews, and Nathaniel P. Provence, of Masontown, is a grandson. In all, 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 in the home with Rev. W. Scott Bowman officiating. Interment in Greensboro Cemetery.
Obituary is duplicated as shown in newspaper. Surname was actually spelled
PROVENCE, as evidenced by obituaries of other family members.
SILAS REITZ PROVINS
Funeral services of the late Silas Reitz Provins of Greensboro will be held in the Provins residence in Greensboro, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Valley Lodge of the A & A. M. of Masontown in charge. Interment will be made in the Monongahela Cemetery, near Greensboro. S. R. Provins died shortly after noon Friday as a result of internal injuries received about 10 o'clock last Wednesday evening when he was struck by an automobile at the ferry. The brakes of the machine failed to hold on the grade as it approached the ferry and as a result it came upon the boat at a good rate of speed. The ferryman escaped by jumping into the river, but Mr. Provins was caught between the side of the automobile and the side of the boat and was a moment later knocked into the river. He was hurried to his home and medical attention was given to him but he died from his injuries, his 70 years of age being against him. The deceased was well known through Fayette and Greene Counties having lived most of his life in the vicinity of Masontown, where he owned valuable farm lands. He was an ardent Democrat and for years he took an active interest in politics. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Greensboro and was a Mason of many years standing. The deceased is survived by his wife, Elizabeth A. Hague Provins and the following children; Mrs. Joseph Tuell of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Lena Thompson of Mount Vernon, N. Y.; Mrs. Ethel Johnson of Brownsville; H. G., Sophia, Nancy E. and Cecile of Greensboro.
Byron PROVINS died in 1925. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
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PROVINS, BYRON
Funeral services for the late Byron PROVINS, of Salem, O., were held Tuesday
afternoon in Salem with interment in the Salem cemetery. Deceased was 40
years of age and was a son of J. W. and Elizabeth MOORE PROVINS. He is
survived by his parents, his wife, two sons, and one sister.
In attendance at the funeral from Fayette county were: Mr. and Mrs. William POUNDSTONE,
Mr. and Mrs. Nevin FRY, Mrs. Edgar KENSINGER, Mrs. N. B. GOODWIN, Mr. and Mrs.
George McLEOD, Mrs. Carrie GIRARD, Miller PROVINS and Harry HAUGHT. Herald
Sat. 8-22-1925
Jesse Provins, 33, died in the hospital at Monongahela City on Tuesday July 23, 1907 as a result of the injuries he sustained in being struck by a train last Thursday. Jesse L Provins was born August 13, 1873 in Fayette County, Pa. He married Daisy M. Provins about 1898. His remains will be brought here today (Wednesday) and funeral this evening from the home of J.M. Howard. Rev. F.R. Peters officiating. Interment in Ross Cemetery.
Thursday morning. Deceased was about 40 years old and was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Hagan) Provins of Nicholson township. He leaves one brother, Frank of Belle Vernon.
(Note - why was his wife & children not mentioned?) His body was interred 25 Jul 1907 at Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery, Masontown, Fayette, Pa.
Daily News Standard, Uniontown, PA, July 24, 1907
Contributed by Marilyn Tolentino <SFFoster at aol.com>
Marie E. Prudente
Marie E. Prudente of Connellsville, died Monday in DeWitt’s Personal Care Home, Connellsville. She is survived by a brother, Vincent Prudente of Chico, Calif. Friends will be received in the Brooks Funeral Home Inc., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, from 2 to 9 p.m. today and until 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
March 29, 1906
Died—–
May 29, 1995
Elizabeth Mueseler PRUSAKOWSKI ( -1968)
MRS. E. PRUSAKOWSKI
Mrs. Elizabeth Mueseler Prusakowski (Prucy), 84, of 36 DeForest Ave., Fairchance, formerly of Scottdale, died at 9 a.m. Monday in the Laurel Rest Home. She was a member of Court Lambing Council, Catholic Daughters of America. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Marie Anderson of Fairchance; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; seven stepchildren, Leo of Cortland, Ohio, Edward of Pittsburgh, John and Mrs. P. J. (Lucy) Koren of Warren, Ohio, Mrs. Frank (Florence) Speshock of Uniontown, Mrs. Francis (Margaret) Giradot of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Clifford (Mary Theresa) Teeters of Aurora, Colo.; 28 step-grandchildren; 25 step-great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Rutter of Vance’s Mill and Mrs. Pauline Suich of Uniontown. Her husband, Bernard F., died Sept. 14, 1966.
PRUSAKOWSKI — Friends of Mrs. Elizabeth Muesseler Pruskakowski of 36 DeForest Ave., Fairchance, formerly of Scottdale, who died Monday, Nov. 25, 1968, may call from 7 to 10 p.m. today and Thursday at the James W. Goldsboro Funeral Home, Fairchance, where a prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, followed by requiem high mass at 10 a.m. at SS Cyril and Methodius R.C. Church, Fairchance, with the Rev. Alloysius Berkowski as celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Rev. Berkowski will recite the rosary at 8:30 p.m. today.
John J. Pryce, 44, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2006, in the Cherry Tree Nursing Home, Uniontown, Pa. He was born January 2, 1962, in Uniontown, Pa., son of the late John R. Pryce and Mary E. Shanaberger Pryce. He worked for Werner Transport as a truck driver. John is survived by his ex-wife, Debbie Martin Pryce; children: Victoria Jeffreis and husband, Jonathan, of Uniontown, Joni Pryce and fiancé, Jorge, of Uniontown, and Jennifer Minerd, of Uniontown; brothers and sisters, Lucy Dice, of Hadentown, Fayette County, Pa., Curtis Pryce and wife, Linda, of Salsibury, N.C., Cindy Brownfield and husband, Merchant, of Fairchance, Fayette County, Pa., Charles Pryce, of Texas, and Judy Pryce, of Uniontown; two step-brothers and two step-sisters; step-mother, Judy Pryce, of Uniontown; five grandchildren: Zoee, Dylan, Ocean, Sydney, and Khaliesa; nieces and nephews. Arrangements are being handled by the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville Street, Dunbar, Fayette County, Pa. Interment will be private.
Mary Ellen Pryce, age 67 years of Smithfield, Pa. passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Eva Davis Personal Care Home, Smithfield, Pa. She was born at Uniontown, Pa. on April 16, 1944, a daughter of the now late Joseph Shanenberger and Lucy Hileman Shanenberger. She had worked as a cook in the W.Va. public school system for many years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Ray Pryce, one son, John Joseph Pryce, an infant son and one brother Joseph Shanenberger. She is survived by a daughter Lucy Dice and her fiancé Ronnie Dillow, Jr. of Smithfield, Pa.; one son, Curtis Ray Pryce and wife Linda of Salisbury, N.C. and a daughter Cindy Brownfield of Uniontown, Pa.; 7 grandchildren and a number of great grand-children. A public visitation will be held at the JOHN F. BROWNFIELD FUNERAL HOME OF SMITHFIELD today, Thursday, June 2, 2011 from 7-9 pm. Additional services will be conducted privately.
Harriet Sorrell PRYOR ( -1951)
MRS. HARRIET PRYOR
Mrs. Harriet Sorrell Pryor, 74, lifelong resident of Brownsville, died Sunday in Brownsville General Hospital. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Jennie Florence, of Brownsville.
LeRoy PRYOR died in 1966. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(101)
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, 6 Dec 1966, page 15; Obituary of LeRoy
Pryor
LeRoy Pryor, 63, of Salem, N.J., formerly of South Connellsville, died at 3:30
p.m. Monday in Salem Hospital.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Edith Harden Pryor; three daughters; several grandchildren,
and three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Bertha) Trump of South Connellsville, Mrs. Adelia
Soisson Trump of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. Ewing (Ella) Nicholson of Connellsville.
The funeral will be held in Salem.
Lydia Trump PRYOR died in 1948. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(101)
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, 25 May 1948, page 12; Obituary of Lydia Pryor
Mrs. Lydia Pryor, 70, widow of Walter Pryor, died at 4:45 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at her home in Reidmore road, South Connellsville, after a brief illness. She was born January 7, 1878 in the vicinity of Reidmore, where she had resided all her life. She was a member of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Royal Circle Class of that church. Mrs. Pryor was a daughter of the late Henry and Melissa Trump.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Trump at home, Mrs. Adelia Soisson of South Connellsville and Mrs. Ella Nicholson of the Springfield pike; one son, Leroy Pryor of Salem, N.J.; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one brother, W.L. Trump of Grandview avenue.
The body will be removed to the home after noon today.
Richard A. PSENICSKA (1946-1995)
Richard A. Psenicska
Richard A. Psenicska, 48, of 399 Jefferson Ave., Masontown, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 1995, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born Nov. 11, 1946, in New Salem, Pa., son of Elizabeth Harty Psenicska of Masontown and John Joseph Psenicska who died in 1955. He was a 1964 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School, 1969 graduate of West Virginia University, was a teacher at Albert Gallatin North Junior High School, member of All Saints Catholic Church and PSEA, past president of AGEA, and past president of Masontown Borough Council. Besides his mother he is survived by his wife, Judith Spoljarick Psenicska at home; brothers and sisters, John Psenicska Sr. and his wife, Simone, of Cleveland, Ohio, Elizabeth Psenicska of Masontown, Michael Psenicska and his wife, Barbara, of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Margaret LePrevost and her husband, James, of Parma, Ohio, and Mrs. Frances Barger and her husband, Gilbert, of Woodbridge, Va. Private burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Masontown R.D. There will be no viewing at the request of the deceased. A Memorial Mass will be held for friends and family on Monday, Sept. 4, at 10:30 a.m. in All Saints R. C. Church, Masontown, with Rev. Fr. John A. Sedlak as celebrant. Memorial donations may be made to German-Masontown Public Library Maintenance Fund.
Alma Irene Ptak
Alma Irene Ptak, 71, who drove a school bus for special education students in Prince George’s County, Md., from 1966 to 1986, died of cancer on Feb. 7, 1995, at her daughter’s home in Burtonsville, Md. Mrs. Ptak, who lived in Hyattsville, was born in Fayette County, Pa. She moved to the Washington area after World War II. Her husband, Alexander E. Ptak, died in 1961. Survivors include three children, Alan E. Ptak of Germantown, Ronald G. Ptak of Ellicott City and Susan Ptak- Brownlee of Burtonsville; a brother, Everette Emerson of Winchester, Va.; a sister, Iva Townsend of Hernando, Fla.; … (balance of obit is missing).
Marie L. Hancheck PTAK (1929-1996)
Marie Ptak
Marie L. (Hancheck) Ptak, 66, dearly beloved mother, daughter and sister of Masontown, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1996, at home. She was born Sept. 19, 1929, in Gates, Pa., the daughter of Paul and Susan Marcinek Hancheck of Masontown. She was a graduate of German Township High School, a member of St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Leckrone, the Choir and the Ecumenical Choir. Preceding her in death was her husband, Albert Ptak, in 1993. Surviving, in addition to her parents are a daughter, Mrs. Daryl (Nancy) Bassett of Farmington, Pa.; two sons, Dan and his wife, Brenda Ptak of Masontown and David and his wife, Elizabeth Ptak of Delray Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren, Julie, John, Amanda, Jacob and Alan; and four brothers, Jan Hancheck of Colorado Springs, Colo., Paul Hancheck of Cleveland, Ohio, Carl Hancheck of Masontown and Ken Hancheck of Murrel’s Inlet, S.C. Friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, Corner of Church and River Aves., Masontown, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and until 9:30 a.m. on Friday, when a prayer service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., in St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Leckrone, with the Rev. Fr. Andrew M. Kawecki as celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Genevieve Morrone PUCKETT ( -1995)
Genevieve Puckett
Genevieve Morrone Puckett, 78, of 102 Harvard Dr., Winchester, Va., died Monday, March 27, 1995, in Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Sherwood Puckett of Winchester; one son, James R. Puckett of Winchester; two grandchildren; and one brother, Rudolph J. “Rudy” Morrone of New Castle, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 919 North Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, Ill 60611. Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, Winchester, Va.
FRANK PUDLOWSKI
Frank Pudlowski, aged 24 years, died at 5:10 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, February 15, 1933, in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pudlowski, of Cardale. Death was due to complications. Besides his parents he is survived by the following brothers and sisters, all at home: Walter, Louise, Caroline, Anna and Fred Pudlowski. Brief services will be conducted in the home at 9 o’clock Saturday morning followed by additional services in St. Mary’s R.C. church, Cardale, in charge of the pastor, Rev. Fr. J. Forysiak. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
PUGLIA, MRS. AGATA NICOTRA— Friends will be received at the Victor A. DeCarlo Funeral Home, 136 N. Gallatin Ave., today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. and until 1:30 Friday afternoon, the hour of service, with Rev. William G. Silbert, pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Alma O. Sages PUGLIESI ( -1994)
Alma O. Sages PUGLIESE of West Goshen, West Chester, Chester County, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 1994, in Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr. She was born in Uniontown, a daughter of the late Dominic and Antoinette Gianetti Sages. A resident of West Chester since 1947, she was a member of St. Agnes R.C. Church in West Chester and Chatwood Bowling League and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, John F. Pugliese; a sister, Anna Sages of Uniontown, and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters and three brothers.
The family will receive friends at the REILLY and DELLAVECCHIA FUNERAL HOME, 410 North Church St., West Chester, on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan 11, 1994, from 9 a.m. to 9:30 A.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes R.C. Church, 233 West Gay St., West Chester. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, West Chester.
Patricia M. Pugliesi, age 70, of Allison, PA died Monday, February 8, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patsy and Virginia Wyno, husband, Ed who was her life, infant grandson, Rocco Patsy Wolfe. Living on to cherish her memory are three children: Larry Pugliesi of Allison, Darla Wolfe and boyfriend, Larry Patterson of Uniontown and Virginia Pugliesi and boyfriend, Brandon Riggar of Allison, whom she lived with; four grandsons who she loved very much: Edward and Rodney Wolfe of Uniontown, Jules Wolfe of CO and River Pugliesi of Allison; two sisters: Katherine Pinardi and husband, Mario of Columbus, OH and Dorothy Fordyce of Ellsworth; three brothers: Dominic Wyno of Finleyville, Michael Wyno of Brownsville and Glenn Wyno of Pittsburgh; several nieces and nephews; aunt, Dorothy Foster Perrine and best friend, Darla Perez.
Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, PA today from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 PM., where a blessing service will be held on Thursday at 9:30 AM with the Rev. Father Vincent Gigliotti officiating. Interment will be held in the Lafayette Memorial Park.
PUHALLA FUNERAL
The funeral service for Ruth Frances Puhalla, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Puhalla of 121 Tenth street, whose death occurred on Monday, will be held Thursday morning. There will be a prayer at the home at 7:30 o’clock, followed by requiem high mass at 8 o’clock at St. John’s R.C. Church. Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Catherine Mogush PULIG (1918-2012)
UNIONTOWN
Catherine (Mogush) Pulig
Catherine (Mogush) Pulig, age 94, formerly of Fairchance, Pa., died Friday, August 3, 2012 in Lafayette Manor, Uniontown, Pa. Catherine was born January 23, 1918 in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of Peter Mogush and Dora (Medved) Mogush. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Mike E. Pulig; a son, Francis M. Pulig; four brothers and one sister. Surviving are a son, Richard A. Pulig and his wife Cheryl of Adah, Pa.; a daughter-in-law, Elaine Pulig of Uniontown, Pa.; three grandchildren: Tara Pulig of Uniontown, Pa., Shayna Dibling and husband Bryan of Eighty Four, Pa., Shame Pulig and wife Tara of Adah, Pa.; and great grandchildren: Katie Aberegg of Eighty Four, Pa., and Ethan Pulig of Adah, Pa. Friends will be received in the GOLDSBORO-TOMI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE INC., 21 East Church St., Fairchance, Pa. John M. Fabry, Supervisor, John Michael Fisher, Funeral Director, today from 5 to 8 p.m. A Blessing Service will take place at 7:45 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday morning, August 8, until 10:30 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. in Ss. Cyril & Methodius roman Catholic Church, 50 North Morgantown Street, Fairchance, Pa., with the Rev. Father Andrew M. Kawecki as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park Brownfield, Pa. Memorial contributions can be made in Catherine’s name to: American Cancer Society East Central Division, P.O. Box 897, Hershey, PA 17033. Condolences can be made on line at Goldsboro-tomi.com
Carlton S. Pullin, 94, of Confluence, Pa., formerly of Hazelton, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001, at Uniontown Hospital. He was born March 2, 1907, in Addison Township, Somerset County, Pa., son of the late Alfred N. and Mary Catherine Turney Pullin. He is survived by his wife, Nina Estella Clister Pullin, of South Fayette Nursing Center, Markleysburg, Pa.; a daughter and spouse, Elizabeth Wilson and William Guthrie, of Pella, Iowa; and two brothers, Floyd E. Pullin, of Grantsville, Md., and John E. Pullin, of Addison, Pa. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Wilbur E. and Howard J. Pullin. Friends may call at the Carl R. Spear Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. Thursday and 5-9 p.m. Friday. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, with the Rev. Timothy Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Addison Cemetery. Donations: Mountaintop Foundation, 1432 W. First Street, Pella, IA 50219.
Dorothy Jean Glover PULLIN (1924-2007)
Dorothy Jean Glover Pullin, 83, of Markleysburg, Fayette County, Pa., passed away December 11, 2007, in Southern Ohio Medical Center, in Portsmith, Ohio. She was born August 19, 1924, in Markleysburg, Pa., daughter of the late William Wesley and Minnie Ophelia (Fike) Glover. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. Pullin, in 1996, and these brothers and sisters, Opal Strawser, Carl Glover, Fred Glover, Thelma Drummer, Edna Mae Humberston, Clarence Glover, Margaret Raybeck, Russell "Tut" Glover, Helen Krepps, Elsie I. Burnworth, and an infant brother. Surviving are a daughter, Margaret Elaine Friend Bentley and husband, Ronnie, of Garrison, Ky.; these grandchildren: Ronnie Bentley, Jr., and wife, Angela, John C. Bentley, II, and wife, Melissa, Karen S. Bennion and husband, Christopher, and Michelle L. Lumpkins and husband, Chad Wesley, and these great-grandchildren: Mason, Colton, Joshua, Lauren, Rachel, Jessica, Jenna, Jaden, and Grant Wesley. Jene was a member of the Gospel Center Church and the Markleysburg Henry Clay Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Friends will be received in RODNEY S. TURNER FUNERAL HOME, 254 Main Street, Markleysburg, Pa., today from 6 to 9 p.m., and Friday until 1 p.m., the hour of Service, with Rev. Martin Stewart and Rev. Steven Davis, officiating. Interment will follow in Addison Cemetery, Addison, Somerset County, Pa.
Kenneth L. Pullin, 73, of Markleysburg passed away Sunday, April 24, 1922 in Somerfield, Pa, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born August 24, 1922 in Somerfield, Pa., a son of Howard and Alverta Mimna Pullin. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Jean Glover, a daughter Mrs. Ronnie (Elaine) Bentley of Garrison, Ky.; two brothers, Howard Pullin, Jr. of Girard, Ohio, Blaine Pullin of Euclid, Ohio; three sisters, Delores File Alexander of Hagerstown, Maryland, Clara Pullin Bennett of Cumberland, Md. and Edna Mae Golding of Painsville, Ohio; four grandchildren, Ronnie L. Bently, Jr., John C. Bently, III, Karen B. Bennington and Michelle Bentley; two great- grandsons, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home of Markleysburg on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday April 18 until 11 a.m., the hour of service. Rev. Martin Stewart will officiate. Interment follows in Addison Cemetery.
Nina Estella Pullin, 87, of Confluence, Pa., formerly of Hazelton, W.Va., died Thursday, June 27, 2002, in the South Fayette Nursing Center, Markleysburg, Pa. Nina is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth A. Wilson and spouse, William Guthrie of Pella, Iowa; and a sister, Lorna Elizabeth Weller of Springfield, Ore. Friends may call at the Carl R. Spear Funeral Home, Brandonville, W.Va., today from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, June 29, 2002, at 1 p.m., the hour of funeral services.
Mike PUREDO died in 1918. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(5)
PUREDO, MIKE
Mike Puredo, 10 months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike PUREDO of Elm Grove, died
last night of whooping cough.
Connellsville Courier; April 14, 1918
Pauline F. PURNELL (1904-1957)
MRS. PAULINE PURNELL
Mrs. Pauline F. Purnell, 52, of Dawson, R.D. 2, died Thursday afternoon in Connellsville State Hospital. She was born in Lower Tyrone Township Sept. 5, 1904, a daughter of the late Clark and Anna Margaret Ellenberger Newell, and was a member of the Philip G. Cochran Memorial Methodist Church of Dawson, Philathea Class and Dawson Grange. Surviving are two sons, Charles and Eugene of Dawson, R. D.; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Pringle and Mrs. Sadie McKnight of Merrittstown, and a brother, Charles Newell of Dawson. The body is at the home where the funeral service will be held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon with the Rev. John Purnell officiating, assisted by the Rev. Walter b. Purnell and the Rev. Richard D. Wright. Interment will be in Dickerson Run Cemetery in charge of Galley funeral home.
William F. PURSGLOVE died in 1931. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
William Farnsworth Pursglove, aged 39 years, 10 months, died suddenly at his
home, Second street, South Brownsville, at 1 a.m., Sunday, August 16, 1931. Death
was due to complications.
He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pursglove, Union street, Brownsville, who
survive, together with his widow, Mrs. Ora Pursglove and four sons, Leo, William,
Jr., Jack and Phillip and a stepson, Jack Edwards. Four sisters, Mrs. Hetty
Duvall, Uniontown; Mrs. Hazel Johnson, Lancaster, Mrs. Josephine Gillis and Mrs.
Blanche Teasdale, both of Brownsville, also survive.
He was employed by the Mayflower Cleaning Company, of Connellsville.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Robert J. Pushkar
Robert J. Pushkar, 62, of Acme R.D. 1 died Thanksgiving Day at home. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Catherine Pushkar Fake of Adam, one brother, Harold Pushkar of Mel croft, and one niece, Marilyn Berger. Friends will be received at the Jay A. Hoofer Funeral Home, Norvelt, today until 1 p.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
May 9, 1933
Died—–
November 23, 1995
MRS. ANNA PUSKAR DIES AT CALUMET
MOUNT PLEASANT, July 10.— Mrs. Anna Puskar, 55 years old, died of complications at 5 o’clock yesterday morning at her home in Calumet. She is survived by her husband, Michael Puskar, and by the following children: Mrs. John Kashin, Pleasant Unity; Joseph Puskar, Pleasant Unity; Mrs. Joseph Kissell, Weltytown; Mrs. John Pravlik, Calumet; George, Mike, John, Steve and Anna Puskar, all at home. One sister, Mrs. John Wasserman, South Greensburg; a brother, John Oleyar, Smock, and 20 grandchildren also survive. The funeral mass will be held at 8:30 o’clock Friday morning in St. Florian’s Catholic Church at United, conducted by Rev. P. J. Odelga. Interment will take place in St. Florian’s Cemetery at Trauger.
MICHAEL A. PUSKAR
Michael A. Puskar died at 4:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tennie Kissell, Mount Pleasant R.D. 1, near Weltytown. Surviving are these children: Mrs. Kissell; Mrs. Mary Kashin, Pleasant Unity; Mrs. Katherine Pavlick, Calumet; Miss Ann Puskar, Mount Pleasant R.D. 1, George, Latrobe; Michael, United; John, Southwest; Sgt. Steve E., Ft. Benning, Ga. Two sisters survive: Mrs. Anna Labuda, near Whitney, Mrs. Katherine Kocis, Greensburg. Twenty-six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.
PUSKAR FUNERAL
The funeral mass for Michael A. Puskar of Mount Pleasant, R.D. 1, will be held at 9 o’clock Saturday morning at St. Florian’s Catholic Church at United in charge of Rev. Louis P. Hohos, pastor. Interment will be made in the church cemetery at Traugher.
Ann L. Puskarich
Ann L. Puskarich, 82, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 5, 2008, in LaFayette Manor, Uniontown, Pa., with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 27, 1925, in Uniontown, Pa., daughter of Joseph and Ann (Vlasaty) Skovira. Her parents, an infant son, Elmer Robert Puskarich, a sister, Mary Kovach, and brothers, Michael Skovira, John Richard Skovira, Joseph Skovira, and Steve Skovira, preceded her in death. Ann was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, in Uniontown. She loved her dogs.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Elmer R. Puskarich; children: Richard L. Puskarich and wife, Lorianne, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Maureen A. Elias and husband, Thomas P., of Uniontown, Pa.; grandchildren: Richard C. Puskarich and wife, Karen, Jennifer M. Johnson and husband, Curt; sisters: Victoria Tajc, of Levittown, Pa., and Martha VanHorn and husband, Russell, of Maple Heights, Ohio; a brother, Paul Skovira and wife, Arlene, of Yuma, Ariz.; many nieces and nephews, and grandpuppies, Holly, Brindy, Patches, and Haley.
Friends will be received in the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 603 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday from 1 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, February 9, 2008, until noon the Hour of Service, with Pastor Brian Kelly, officiating. Interment will be private in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa. Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com.
George Puskarich
George Puskarich, 72, of 27 Puskarich Lane, Scenery Hill, died Thursday in Washington Hospital, Washington, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Naoma Lynn Puskarich; six sons, James L. Puskarich of Scenery Hill, Thomas L. Puskarich of Daisy town, Richard P. Puskarich of Houston, Pa., George G. Puskarich of Coal Center R.D. 1, Keith A. Puskarich of Bentleyville; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Mary Puskarich Mealier of Pittsburgh and Ann Puskarich of Bentleyville; and four brothers, Joseph Puskarich of Boothwyn, Pa., John Puskarich, Charles Puskarich, and Paul Puskarich all of Bentleyville. Friends will be received in the Greenlee Funeral Home, 619 Main St., Bentleyville, today from 12 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday until 9:30 a.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
April 19, 1922
Died—–
December 1, 1994
Margaret Nigro PUSKARICH (1921-1994)
Margaret N. Puskarich
Margaret Nigro Puskarich, 72, of Bentley Tower, Bentleyville, formerly of Denbo, died Friday morning in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc., Carroll Township. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alex (Darlene) Bohnak of Bentleyville; a son, Virgil F. Puskarich of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; four grandchildren; and two brothers, Charles Nigro of Bentleyville and John Fleck of Bradenton, Fla. Friends will be received in the Kenneth V. Thompson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Bentleyville, today from 2 to 9 p.m. and Monday until 9:15 a.m.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
July 22, 1921
Died—–
April 29, 1994
Martha Gerloff PUSKARICH (1904-1999)
Martha (Gerloff) Puskarich, 95, of Uniontown, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in Cherry Tree Nursing Center. She was born May 1, 1904, in Westmoreland County, daughter of the late Charles and Cora Gerloff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Puskarich Sr., who was a former tax collector for South Union Township; her son, Paul T. Puskarich, who was killed in action during World War II; and a son-in-law, Fred Shandorf. She was a member of St. Mary (Nativity) Roman Catholic Church.
Surviving are three children, Mrs. Frances Shandorf of Everson, Anthony J. Puskarich Jr., and his wife, Ann, of Euclid, Ohio, and Elmer R. Puskarich and his wife, Ann, of Uniontown; grandchildren, Mrs. Paula Rosiek, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Puskarich, and Maureen Elias and husband, Tom; great-grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rosiek, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Rosiek, Mr. David Rosiek, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Puskarich, and Jennifer Puskarich.
Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOMES INC., 139 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, until 10:30 a.m., when a blessing service will be held, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m., in St. Mary (Nativity) RC Church. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery. A parish wake service 8 p.m. today
PUSKARICH, TONY SR.— Age 65 years of Continental No. 2, Penna., died Wednesday, May 1, 1963 in Uniontown Hospital at 8:55 p.m. He was a member of the St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Uniontown, Hutchinson Sportsman Club, Continental No. 2. Rod and Gun Club, Brownfield Gun Club, South Union Democrat Club, South Union Young Democrat Club, American Slovak Welfare Assn., V. F. W. Post 47 and Amvets. Surviving are his wife, Martha (Gerloff) Puskarich; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas F. (Frances) Shandorf, Everson; two sons, Anthony J., Jr. of Euclid, Ohio and Elmer R. of Uniontown; three grandchildren; one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul in 1945. Friends will be received in the Haky Funeral Home, 139 West Fayette St. this evening from 7 to 10 and Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. and until Saturday at 8:30 a.m., when a prayer service will be held, followed by Requiem High Mass in St. Mary’s R.C. Church at 9 a.m.
FRANCES PUSTAY
Frances Pustay, 26 years old, died at 4:15 o’clock this morning at her home at Leisenring No. 3 after an illness of one week. A daughter of Mrs. Rose Pustay and the late George Pustay of Leisenring No. 3, she had been employed at the Closure Division of the Anchor Hocking Glass Corporation. She had attended Dunbar Township High School. She was a member of St. John’s Church. Surviving in addition to her mother are the following brothers and sisters: George and Mrs. Evelyn Panon of New York, Marcellus, Clyde, Harry and Christine, all at home. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning with a prayer at the home at 7:45 o’clock followed by requiem high mass at St. John’s Church at 8:15 o’clock in charge of the pastor, Rev. S. Moravek. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Verta Bliss PUSTAY (1939-1994)
Verta Pustay
Verta Bliss Pustay, 55, of Smithfield R.D. 3, died suddenly Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1994 at her home. She was born at Lake Lynn, Pa., on Feb. 27, 1939. She is survived by her husband, John Pustay; and an aunt, Mrs. William (Margaret) Province of Lake Lynn, Pa. Private services will be conducted by the JOHN F. BROWNFIELD FUNERAL HOME, Smithfield, at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Church Hill Cemetery, McClelland town.
JAMES V. PUTA
SCOTTDALE, June 14. — James V. Puta, 60, single, of West Newton, died Saturday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Antonie Kapr, in 24 Fourth avenue where he was visiting for the past week. He became suddenly ill a week ago at West Newton and was removed to the Kapr residence. A veteran of World War I, he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Kapr of Scottdale and Mrs. Margaret Ceplecha of Dunbar. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning with a prayer at the Kapr home at 8:30 o’clock. Requiem high mass will be held at 9 o’clock in St. John’s R. C. Church, Scottdale. Burial will be made in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Francis S. PUTILA, Sr.
(1925-2012)
CARMICHAELS
Francis S. Putila Sr.
Francis S, Putila Sr., age 86, of Carmichaels, Pa., died on Friday, September 14, 2012 in Uniontown Hospital. Mr. Putila was born on October 16, 1925 in Masontown, Pa., the son of Peter Paul Putila and Sophie (Svobofsky) Putila. Mr. Putila served his country during World War II in the United States Army Second Infantry Division. His platoon received a Presidential Commendation for their bravery during the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Putila was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and reti8red as an Assistant Mine Foreman at the Robena Mine. Mr. Putila was a devout Catholic who attended St. Hugh Church in Carmichaels. He was a member of the American Legion, 4th Degree Member of The Knights of Columbus, past President of the St. Hugh Senior Citizens, member of the St. Hugh Ushers Club, past Treasurer of The Holy Name Society, and a former Boy Scout Troop
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PYCHOCK FUNERAL
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Pychock, who died in the Uniontown Hospital Monday morning, were held Wednesday morning, March 30, 1927, at the home of her son, Stephen G. Pychock, 111 Searight avenue, followed by additional services in St. Mary’s Roman Catholic church, North Mount Vernon avenue. Burial was in Park Place Cemetery.
WAR VETERAN FOUND DEAD
C. W. Pyle, aged 76 years, and a veteran of the Civil war, was found dead in an outbuilding at his home at Pechin, near Dunbar, Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Death was due to heart trouble. Mr. Pyle was a member of Co. G, 192nd Pa. Infantry and of the Will F. Stewart Post No. 180, G. A. R. Mr. Pyle is survived by four children who reside in Homestead. The remains were taken to The Burhans undertaking establishment in Dunbar. Mr. Pyle was a resident of Uniontown for a number of years and was engaged in the contracting business in this city. Funeral services will be in charge of the Will F. Stewart Post No. 180, G. A. R.
PECHIN MAN FOUND DEAD
C. W. Pyle, Veteran of Civil War, Is
Victim of Heart Attack
The lifeless body of C. W. Pyle, 76 years old, a well-known resident of Pechin, was found Tuesday afternoon in an outbuilding at his home, death having been caused by heart trouble. Mr. Pyle was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in Company G, 192nd Pennsylvania Infantry, and was a member of the Will F. Stewart Post No. 180, G. A. R., of Uniontown. For a number of years, Mr. Pyle resided in Uniontown. He is survived by four children residing in Homestead.
Jesse Marshall PYLE (1828-1912)
Jesse Marshall Pyle was born in Madison Township, Scioto County, Ohio, March 1, 1828, and died October 31, 1912, aged 81 years, 7 months and 30 days. He was the son of Absolom Pyle who came from Parkersville, W. Va., in 1827, and settled in Madison Township, and of Sabina Marshall, whose parents lived in Wilmington, Del. The deceased was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ann Cox, February 27, 1851. To this union were born twelve children, two of whom died in infancy, Levi and Louise; Sabina Pyle Holliday and Lillian Florence, died after they reached maturity; eight are still living, Sarah Jones of Grand Glaise, Ark.; J. F. Pyle of Beaver, Ohio; Mrs. James O. Martin of Dunbar, Pa.; and Mrs Mary Hennessey of Dunbar, Pa.; William Vinton of Kenton, Ohio; T. J. Pyle of Portsmouth, Ohio: Ella of Lucasville, Ohio and Rev. Charles Bertram of Lacaster, Ohio. He was a soldier of the Civil War, having enlisted in Gallipolis, Ohio, in Co F, 140th Regiment, O.V.I. He was for many years a Mason and among the first of the members of the Lucasville Lodge F and A. M. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, having begun his Christian life 30 years ago under the ministry of Rev. Plummer Pillsbury. He was a worthy representative of the simple life and sterling honesty of the early times and conditions in which he was reared. He disliked any sham or pretension. He was honest in his business relations; independent; in that; frank and straight forward in his expressions and conduct. His children have suffered the loss of a kind and gentle-spirited father; the community has lost a good citizen and many have lost a personal friend. Rev. H.E. Kiefer, his pastor, preached the funeral sermon, after which the Masonic fraternity paid their last tribute of respect. The burial was in the family plot in the Lucasville Cemetery.
Mrs. Caroline Martin, wife of James O. Martin, of Dunbar, PA
MARTIN PYLE
SOMERSET, Dec. 13— Martin Pyle died Sunday at his home at Somerset, R. D. 1. He leaves his widow and four children.
William H. Pyle, 55, of Stahlstown, R.D.1 (Kregar), died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, in his home. He was born Aug. 29, 1947, in Kregar, a son of Sylvia Baldwin Pyle of Greensburg and the late Clifford M. Pyle. He was an independent contractor for the Tribune-Review. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam and a life member of VFW Post 3368, Mount Pleasant. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons, William C. Pyle and his wife, Sherry, of Scottdale, and their children, Ashley and Tiffany Pyle, and Dale E. Pyle and his wife, Amanda, of Blairsville, and their children, Kimberly and Zacharey Pyle; four sisters, Hilda McClain and her husband, Shaffer, of Acme, Nancy Fulmer of Connellsville, Mabel Pirl of Mount Pleasant, and Dora Bobick of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, Charles R. Pyle of Stahlstown; numerous nieces and nephews; and a close friend, Donald Hoffer of Stahlstown. The family will receive friends at the L. BOYD SNYDER FUNERAL HOME INC., Church Street, Donegal, today from 7 to 8 p.m., at which time services will be held in the funeral home chapel with veteran services accorded by VFW Post 6743, Donegal. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the VFW Post 6743, P.O. Box 202, Donegal, Pa. 15628. Jamie Snyder Brown, funeral director.
Alex Quairiere
Wheeler (Dunbar Township)
Alex Quairiere, 90, of Wheeler (Dunbar Township), died Nov. 4, 2006, at Highlands Hospital in Connellsville. He was born Jan. 5, 1916, in Dunbar, a son of the late Herman and Olive Ellis Quairiere. Prior to his retirement, Alex worked as an electrician for Uniontown Electrical Service Co. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances E. Swope Quairiere (1988); a son, John H. Quairiere (1985); and a brother, Raymond Quairiere. He is survived by his wife Loretta Mae (Rogers) Quairiere; three grandchildren, Sean, Amy and Michelle Quairiere; two brothers, Herman Quairiere, of Coraopolis, and Robert Quairiere, of Dunbar; two sisters, Athena Snow, of Butler and Alice Davidson, of Florida. Family and friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME INC., 418 N. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional visitation will be held in the funeral home from 9 a.m. until noon Thursday, the hour of the funeral service with the Rev. Lee Maley officiating. Interment will follow in Park Place Cemetery.
Dolores J. May QUAIRIERE
(1933-2001)
Dolores J. Quairiere
Dunbar
Dolores J. May Quairiere, 68, of Dunbar, died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, at IHS Greensburg. She was born Oct. 2, 1933, in Connellsville, daughter of the late Harold and Arrieta Deiter May. She was a registered nurse, a graduate of West Penn School of Nursing, and in her earlier years, worked as a registered nurse at Connellsville Hospital. She was also a member of the Dunbar Presbyterian Church. Survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Quairiere; children, Richard Renzi and wife, Tammy, of Dunbar, Robert K. Quairiere and wife, Angie, of Uniontown, Robbie Lynn Fuller and husband, Dave, of Dunbar and David Quairiere and wife, Tina, of Connellsville; eight grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Jean and Betty. Friends will be received at the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville St., Dunbar, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday until 2 p.m., the hour of service with Pastor Michael Singo officiating. Interment Franklin Cemetery.
Maurita T. Martin QUAIRIERE
(1917-2001)
Maurita T. Quairiere
Coraopolis and Dunbar
Maurita T. Martin Quairiere, 84, of Coraopolis and Dunbar, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, in Mariner Nursing Home, Coraopolis. She was born Sept. 16, 1917, in Dunbar, daughter of the late Frank L. and Emma Beck Martin. She was a self-employed beautician and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Herman Quairiere, and nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Frank, Stanley, Sherwin and Ralph Martin. She was the last member of her immediate family. Friends will be received in the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville St., Dunbar, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until 1 p.m., the hour of service with Rev. Jeffrey Popson officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery, Dunbar.
Olive Ellis QUAIRIERE
(1898-1991)
OLIVE ELLIS QUAIRIERE
Olive Ellis Quairiere, 92, of Dunbar, died Friday in Frick Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. She was born July 12, 1898, in Braddock, a daughter of the late Eugene Ellis and Alice Minerd Ellis Doughty. She was a homemaker and a member of the Franklin Memorial Methodist Church of Dunbar. She is survived by four sons, Alex Quairiere of Wheeler; Herman Quairiere of Coraopolis; Raymond Quairiere of Cleveland, Ohio; and Robert Quairiere of Dunbar; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Davidson of Seminole, Florida and Mrs. Althea Snow of Butler; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband; Herman Quairiere, June 6, 1944, a daughter Elaine Pecil; a grandson, John Quairiere; two brothers, James A. Ellis and Eugene Ellis; a sister Phyllis Cherry. She was the last surviving member of her family.
RAYMOND QUAIRIERE
Raymond Quairiere, 74 of Cleveland, Ohio, died Saturday, January 7, 1995, at home. He was born July 4, 1920, in Dunbar, the son of the late Herman and Olive Quairiere. He is survived by a son, Barry Quairiere of Dubois, a step-daughter, Barbara Beal of Cleveland, Ohio; a step-son, James Addis of Parma, Ohio; three grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; three brothers, Alex Quairiere of Connellsville, Herman Quairiere of Coraopolis, and Robert Quairiere of Dunbar, and two sisters, Alice Davidson of Seminole, Florida, and Althea Snow of Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cassidy Quairiere in 1992 and a sister Elaine Pecil in 1984. Funeral services were held in the Bery Funeral Home, Cleveland, Ohio, January 10, 1995, followed by burial in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
QUEEN, MRS. LULA ANDERS— Aged 64, R.D. 1, Clarksville, formerly of Maxwell, died suddenly March 28, 1962, at 2:50 p.m. in the Brownsville General Hospital. Born April 5, 1897 in Phillipsburg, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Jennie P. Bane. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, Fredericktown. She is survived by her husband, Edward Queen and these children, Edgar Nicholson, Beaver Falls; Averill Queen, Painesville, O.; Mrs. Frances Jones, Fairport Harbor, O.; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers, James Anders, Charleroi; Jake Anders, Uniontown; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Werton, Millsboro; Mrs. Nora Nicholson, Vestaburg; Mrs. Sarah Mills, Uniontown. Friends are being received in the Gordon B. Greenlee Funeral home, Fredericktown, where services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. The Rev. R. Dawson Hopson will officiate. Interment will be in LaFayette Memorial Park.
JAMES R. QUEER
James R. Queer, age 78, of Mount Pleasant, R.D. 7, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1996, in the Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mount Pleasant, where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Henry G. Landis officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Joy Cemetery, Mount Pleasant Township.
Rachael QUILLA died in 1918. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(19)
QUILLA CHILD'S FUNERAL The funeral service of Rachael Quilla, the little
daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Quilla of Bridge Street, who shot herself on Tuesday,
were held yesterday. The two Italian bands and the Italian lodge accompanied
the body to St. John's Church.
Hazel B. Quinette, 81, of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Addison, Pa., died Friday, June 30, 2000, at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Boynton Beach, Fla. Along with her husband, she owned and operated the W.C. Quinette Boat Docks at Youghioneny Lake from 1957 to 1969. She is survived by her husband, William C. Quinette; a son, Bill Quinette and grandson,David Quinette, all of Boynton Beach, Fla.; a granddaughter, Pamela Quinette of Springhill, Fla.; and sisters, Irene Pfirman of Butler, Pa., Eva Messer of Pittsburgh, Emma Wise of Dayton, Ohio, and Luella Gunther of Wilmington, Ohio. Friends will be received in the Humbert Funeral Home, Confluence, on Saturday, July 8, from 1 to 3 p.m., the hour of service.
PRIVATE E. R. QUINN
Private E. R. Quinn, 24, of Oliver No. 3, died March 15, 1945, of wounds received in action in France. He enlisted in the Army January 2, 1942. He was born at Collier, a son of Jessie Quinn of Reduction, and the late Thomas Quinn. In addition to his mother, he is survived by these half-brothers and sisters: Joseph Mitchell, Mrs. Nellie Anthony and Mrs. Thelma Brazitis of Reduction; Donald Mitchell of Lorain, Ohio; Mrs. Bertha Brooks of Roseville, Mich.; Mrs. Ida Belle Raymond of Chalk Hill; Mrs. Bessie Shazer of Braznell; Mrs. Margaret Kestler of Erie and Mrs. Blanche Smitley of Brier Hill. The funeral service will be held at 3:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon with Rev. David H. Hunter officiating. Interment will be in the soldiers’ plot of Sylvan Heights Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by Lafayette Post of the American Legion and Marine Corps League.
H. P. QUINN
Hugh P. (Peck) Quinn, 75, of Connellsville, R.D. 1, Hickory Bottom, died Friday night in Presbyterian-University Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born May 21, 1892 in Adelaide, a son of the late Patrick and Rose McGettigan Quinn, and had been a lifelong resident of this vicinity. He was a member of Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, and Holy Name Society, and was a former employe of the old Overholt Distillery. He later was employed by Connellsville State General Hospital and Rack Engineering Co. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Marie Cunningham Quinn; six children, Thomas of Cleveland, Ohio, Jack at home, Paul of Lebanon, Mrs. Michael (Louise) Soltis of West Crawford Ave., Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Staley of Springfield, Va., and Mrs. Walter (Dorothy) Huhn of Darien, Conn.; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, James and John of Adelaide, and a sister, Miss Margaret Quinn, Adelaide. The body will be at the Munk funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday. A prayer service will be held there at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, followed by requiem high mass at 9 a.m. in Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, with the Very Rev. Leo Sullivan as celebrant. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
QUINN, JOHN J.— Age 61 years, of Adelaide, Pa., died suddenly Sunday morning, February 4, 1968, in the Connellsville State General Hospital. He was the son of the late Patrick and Rose McGelligan Quinn, and was employed as a breakman [brakeman] for the B & O Railroad. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception R. C. Church, Connellsville and the B.R. of T. Surviving are a brother and a sister, James and Margaret, both at home and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Quinn was also predeceased by two brothers, Thomas Quinn, in 1938 and Hugh Quinn, in 1967. Friends will be received at the Milton V. Munk Funeral Home, 127 E. Fairview Ave., Connellsville, after 7 this evening, and where a prayer service will be held Wednesday morning at 8:30, followed by a Requiem High Mass at 9 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception R. C. Church, Connellsville, with the Very Rev. Leo Sullivan, as celebrant. Interment will follow in the old St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Mrs. Mary E Quinn, 42, of Connellsville, died in Connellsville State Hospital Saturday morning at 7:50 o'clock. Surviving are her husband Englehart Quinn of Connellsville, two brothers, James and Arthur Penhill and a sister, Mrs. Cecelia Owens of Dunbar and a half brother, Phillip Dolan of Brownfield.
Friends are being received at the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Aloysius R.C. Church. Rev. George Hurley will officiate, burial in the church cemetery.
Mary Margaret QUINN (1912-1997)
MARY M. QUINN
Mary Margaret Quinn, 84, of East Berlin, formerly of Greensburg and Connellsville, died Tuesday in her home. She is survived by a son, Joseph H. Quinn Jr. of Scottdale; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Mary Ann) Staines of East Berlin, and Mrs. Dennis (Susan) Montanti of White Oak; nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Brooks Funeral Home Inc., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and until 9 a.m. Friday.
Social Security Death Index:
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June, 1912
Died—–
January, 1997
PATRICK QUINN
Patrick Quinn, 75, of 307 North Pittsburgh St., died Tuesday morning in Connellsville State General Hospital. He was born June 2, 1892, in Hazelwood, a son of the late Martin and Mary Haney Quinn, and had been a lifelong resident of this vicinity. He was a retired employe of the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad and a member of Immaculate Conception R. C. Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Nora Denvir of Connellsville Township and Mrs. Mary Frazier of Connellsville. The body will be at the Munk funeral home after 7 p.m. today. A prayer service will be held there at 8:30 a.m. Friday, followed by requiem high mass at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception R. C. Church. His nephew, the Rev. James Denvir, will officiate. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
RAYMOND QUINN
Raymond Quinn, one year old, son of Hugh and Marie Quinn, died this morning at the family residence at Adelaide. Funeral from the house Monday morning, with interment in St. Joseph’s cemetery.