Fayette County Genealogy Project
Obituaries
A. RUTH WHETSEL
A. Ruth Whetsel, 85, of Mount Pleasant, died Sunday, March 26, 1995, in the Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. Friends will be received at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 406 E. Washington St., Mount Pleasant, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Today, where a funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Terry Guiste officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John’s Union Cemetery, Middle Churches.
Alberta Waggett WHETSEL (1910-2006)
Alberta Waggett Whetsel, 96, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., and formerly of Nelson Road, Farmington, Fayette County, Pa., passed away peacefully Monday, July 17, 2006, in the home of her daughter, Janet Wilson. She was born May 19, 1910, in Keisterville, Fayette County, Pa., the daughter of the late John and Anna Belle Waggett.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth C. Whetsel, in 1978, and the following brothers, Albert, Aaron, Frank, William, and George, and sisters, Jennie Hoyack and Elizabeth Robbins. Alberta was a 1928 graduate of Uniontown High School, was a member of Mount Washington Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women Society, a member of the Christian Women's Association, and a Charter Member of the Ellen Rebekah Lodge 233 Waltersburg, Pa., where she was a past Noble Grand and held the office of secretary for many years. Alberta lived for her family, her friends, and her church. She loved bird watching from her mountain home, where she resided for over 36 years.
She is survived by her two daughters: Janet Wilson and husband, Ken, with whom she made her home, and Mildred Vail, all of Uniontown; three granddaughters: Cindy Veno and husband, Joseph and Linda Adams and husband, Larry, all of Uniontown, and Kathy Guderian and husband, Bryan, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and five great-granddaughters: Leigh Veno, of New Castle, Pa., Erin Hilst, of Peoria, Illinois, and Lauren, Kristen and Megan Guderian, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Fayette County, Pa., Wednesday, July 19, 2006, from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, July 20, 2006, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday, July 21, 2006, until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with Rev. William G. Morris officiating. Interment will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park, Route 40 East, Brier Hill, Fayette County, Pa. Ellen Rebekah Lodge 233 will conduct services in the funeral home on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.
Grover Cleveland WHETSEL (1885-1977)
Whetsel, Grover Cleveland— Age 92 years, of Upper Middletown, PA., died in the Connellsville State General Hospital Monday. May 9, 1977, at 10 pm. He was born March 25, 1885, son of the late Martin Van Buren Whetsel. He was a member of the Upper Middletown Methodist Church, Menallen Grange No. 1091 and Pleasant View Presbyterian Church Dartball Team. He was preceased by his wife, Stellla Brown Whetsel, in 1966; one sister, Hannah Mae Osborn; two brothers, James Alva and Charles Norman Whetsel; one half-brother, Daniel Edward Whetsel, and two half- sisters, Annie Elizabeth Gilleland and Hannah Jane Whetsel. He is survived by two daughters and one son: Mrs. Eugene (Eleanor) McMaster and Mrs. Olive Harford, both of Upper Middletown; Dwayne Whetsel of Grindstone; also six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Dearth Funeral Home, New Salem, this evening from 7 to 10, Wednesday from 2 to 10 pm and Thursday until 1:30 pm, the hour of service, with Rev. Edwin F. Heller officiating. Interment in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.
Jacob WHETSEL died in 1895. His obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(79)
Fayette County PA, Saltlick Twp.
Jacob Whetsel died at his home near Mt. Pleasant, Thursday morning, December
26, 1895 of cramp, aged 31 years, 5 months, and 27 days, and was buried at the
Middle or Lutheran Church on last Friday. The remains were followed to their
last resting place by an unusually large number of people. Deceased was the son-in-law
of Jacob Imel of Saltlick township and was a highly respected citizen and a prosperous
farmer. He was a member of the Lutheran Church for 14 years. A wife and four
children survive him.
James Whetsel, aged 79, died at his home near Flatwoods, Sunday, October 4, 1931 at 9 a.m., due to a stroke of apoplexy which followed a similar stroke on Saturday.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Susanna Whetsel and the following children; Mrs. George Allfree of Charleroi; William Whetsel of Buena Vistas; Mrs. Abner Fuller and Mrs. Joseph Fuller both of Flatwoods.
Because of the serious illness of Mrs. Whetsel, brief services will be held in the residence, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock followed immediately after by additional services in the Flatwoods Baptist church to which friends are welcome. Rev. Leslie Megargee, pastor of the church will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
John L. Whetsel, 71, of Connellsville, R.D. 2, died unexpectedly at his home. He was born Aug. 9, 1902 at Springfield Township, a son of the late Ira and Laura Ridenour Whetsel.
He was a retired timberman and had served a number of years as caretaker at the Mount Tabor Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Grimm Whetsel; one son, Donald R. Whetsel, of 1725 Springfield Pike; one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Dorothy) Anderson of Dunbar; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, William Whetsel of Connellsville, R.D. 2, and two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Edith) Boley of Pittsburgh and Mrs. Robert (Loretta) Bennett of Connellsville.
He was predeceased by a step-son, Earl Grimm, and sister, Virginia Grimm.
WHETSEL--Friends of John L. Whetsel of Connellsville, R.D 2, may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Samuel C. Brooks Funeral Home, 111 E. Green St., where the funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday with the Rev. George W. Collins officiating. Interment in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.
Lillian Marie Shaffer WHETSEL (1923-2010)
Lillian Marie Shaffer Whetsel, 86, of Uniontown, PA passed peacefully away Sunday August 15, 2010, in the Hillside Manor with her loving son and daughter at her side. She was born September 9, 1923, in Elliottsville, PA, a daughter of Alonzo Dow Shaffer and Abbie Byrum McElroy Shaffer.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband Earl Whetsel, a son Ronald Whetsel, a grandson Edward Kovach, III, a brother and three sisters.
Lillian graduated from Uniontown High School in 1941 and was then employed at the former Zed Francis Market. She attended Hunter College in New York City, NY. Lillian was one of the first women in Fayette County to enlist in the US Navy Waves where she served honorably as a Specialist Second Class during WWII and was discharged in 1947. After marrying in September 1947, she was employed as an operator for Bell Telephone until 1952. In 1960 she began working at the former Fashion Hosiery Shop in downtown Uniontown and was later employed for 28 years at the downtown J.C. Penney's store where she was affectionately referred to as "the Mayor of Main Street." Lillian served as a volunteer with the American Heart Association and was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church and the Adrian Bible Class.
Surviving are a son Earl Whetsel and a daughter Nancy Kovach and husband Edward all of Uniontown; three grandchildren: Eileen Marie Hebda and husband Frank, Scott Jenkins and Jeremy Jenkins all of Uniontown, six great-grand-children, a brother and two sisters.
Friends will be received in the JEROME W. SHELL FUNERAL HOME, 164 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, PA this evening from 7 to 9 PM on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM and on Friday from 10 to 11 AM in the Christ United Methodist Church at the corner of Beeson and Fayette Streets. A celebration of Lillian's life will be held at 11 AM with Rev. Kelley Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery, Farmington, PA. Full military honors will be accorded graveside by AMVETS General Marshall Post 103, Hopwood, PA.
Marie E. Henderson WHETSEL (1922-2004)
Marie E. Henderson Whetsel, 81, of Grindstone, Pa., died Friday, March 12, 2004 in the Uniontown Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born September 1, 1922 in Grindstone, Pa., daughter of Steward and Josephine (English) Henderson. She was a member of Pleasant View United Presbyterian Church in Smock, Pa.
Her husband, Dwayne M. Whetsel, a son, Barry Whetsel, a sister, Dorothy Henderson McKinley, and parents preceded her in death.
She is survived by a son, Bruce N. Whetsel and his wife Bonnie with whom she made her home; four grandchildren: Renee Pataski and her husband Joseph of Grindstone, Pa., Bruce Whetsel Jr. and his wife Shannon of New Salem, Pa., Ryan Whetsel and Marie Simon of Smock, Pa., Wendy Lee and her husband Frank of Grindstone, Pa.; and four great grandchildren: Samuel Pataski, Robert Maust, Courtney Lee and Trevor Lee.
Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, 35 South Mill Street, New Salem, Pa., on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 16, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with her Pastor, the Rev. Keith Conover, officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View United Presbyterian Church at 533 Royal Road, Smock, PA 15480.
Mary Elizabeth Gilleland WHETSEL died in 1937. Her obit was contributed
to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(15)
MRS. MARY E. G. WHETSEL
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gilleland Whetsel, aged 85 years and nine months, died at
her home in Uppermiddletown at 9 o'clock last night, after an extended illness.
She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Uppermiddletown,
Mrs. Whetsel was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Whetsel, well-known
undertaker of Uppermiddletown, in 1921, also three children, Charles B., Mary
Whetsel Rebok and Margaret F.
Five children survive: W. Benton, of Uppermiddletown; Martha, at home;: Frank
D. of Uppermiddletown, and Mrs. Edith Allen, Uniontown.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the family home
with the Rev. Harry Humbert and the Rev. John Burnworth in charge. Burial will
be in Uppermiddletown cemetery.
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WHETSEL FUNERAL
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Gilleland Whetsel, aged 85, who died Thursday
night, December 16, 1937 at her home in Uppermiddletown will be conducted in
the family residence at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. Harry Humbert and Rev.
John Burnworth will officiate. Burial will be in Uppermiddletown cemetery
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Mrs. Whetsel was the widow William C. Whetsel, well-known undertaker of Uppermiddletown,
Five children survive: W. Benton, of Uppermiddletown; Martha, at home; Frank
D. of Uppermiddletown, and Mrs. Edith Allen, Uniontown.
Three other children, Charles B., Mary Whetsel Rebok and Margaret F., preceded
her in death. Mrs. Whetsel was a lifelong member of the Uppermiddletown M.E.
Church.
Ronald Scott WHETSEL (1951-2008)
Ronald Scott Whetsel, 56, of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, formerly of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., died Tuesday, January 8, 2008. He was born June 28, 1951, in Uniontown, Pa.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Whetsel, in 1989, and a nephew, Edward Kovach, III, in 2007.
Mr. Whetsel had lived in Amsterdam the past 35 years, where he owned and operated Ron's Groente and Fruit, graduated from Uniontown High School, in 1969, attended Penn State University, and was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church, in Uniontown.
Surviving are his mother, Lillian M. Shaffer Whetsel; a brother, Earl Whetsel, and a sister, Nancy Kovach and her husband, Edward, all of Uniontown; a niece, Eileen Marie Hebda and her husband, Frank, of Uniontown; two nephews: Scott Eugene Jenkins, of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., and Jeremy Lee Jenkins, of Uniontown; two great-nieces; two great-nephews; and Niek VanDerHeiyden, of Amsterdam.
Friends will be received in the JEROME W. SHELL FUNERAL HOME, 164 South Mt. Vernon Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Roger Howard, officiating. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery, Farmington, Fayette County, Pa.
Stephen WHETSEL died in 1904. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(74)
Stephen Whetsel, born July 6, 1822, died Aug. 20, 1904. He was a veteran of the
civil war and belonged to the 14th regiment, cavalry, Pennsylvania volunteers,
serving under Generals Averill and Sheridan in the Shenandoah valley. He was
a glass worker by trade being master teaser in the old glass works here and the
one at albany many years before. he died at his son Stephen's home in Bridgeport,
where he and his wife had come to spend thier last days, and his death came by
general debility brought on by old age. He is survived by his widow and six grown
children as follows: Elizabeth A. Thompson of Perryopolis, George A. Whetsel
of Smithfield, Nelson A. Whetsel of Brownsville, Edward G. Whetsel of Wilna,
Pa., Stephen A. Whetsel of Bridgeport and Delmar Whetsel of the same place. The
funeral was held Monday afternoon fro the home of his son in which he passed
away to his everlasting home and the service was conducted by Rev. Wm. Medley,
pastor of the Brownsville M. E. Church, interment taking place later at the Brownsville
cemetery. The decease was a Methodist Brownsville Clipper.
(Source from a original Newspaper printing.)
W. Clayton WHETSEL
(1889-1949)
Obituary is typed as published. Surname is spelled differently.
County Funeral
Director Taken W. C. Whetsel Dies At
Age of 60
W. Clayton Whetsel, an undertaker at Upper Middletown since 1911, died at 12:45 p.m. yesterday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Jeanne Reed, Crafton, following an extended illness. He was 60. In 1921, he succeeded his father William C. Whetsel, who had established the business in 1884 at its present location. He was a member of the Upper Middletown Methodist church; the Fort Necessity Lodge 228 F. and A. M.; Uniontown Lodge of Perfection; and of the Triangle Club. He was a deputy coroner of Fayette county. Mr. Whetsel was a graduate of Eckles School of Embalming, Class of 1911. Besides Mrs. Reed, he is survived by the widow, N. Louise Randolph Whetsel; a daughter, Mrs. Milton (Ethelyn) Bush, Upper Middletown; a granddaughter, Mary Lou Reed; two sisters, Martha, Upper Middletown; and Mrs. Edith Allen, this city; two brothers, W. Benton Whetsel, Upper Middletown; and Frank Whetsel, West Brownsville. He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Mary G. Whetsel; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Rebok, Keisterville, and Margaret Whetsel, Upper Middletown. Funeral services will be held at the family residence in Upper Middletown at 2 Thursday afternoon with Rev. M. P. Steele, Pleasant View church, officiating, assisted by Rev. Donald Whetsel, a nephew. Burial will be in Sylvan Heights cemetery under the direction of the Minerd Funeral Home. Masonic rites will be held at the graveside. Active pallbearers include; Lawrence D. Randolph, Thomas Lee, Harold Jacobs, James Randolph, Harry Randolph, Marion Whetsel, Harry Whetsel, and T. William Whetsel. Honorary pallbearers are: G. Emerson Work, Edward Jordan, Edgar Krepps, Leslie E. Hess, Earl Adams, Sylvester Oaks, Thomas Higginbotham and Edward Whetsel. Friends will be received at the family home after noon today.
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WHETZEL, W. CLAYTON— Funeral services for Clayton, Whetzel, Upper Middletown funeral director, will be held Thursday afternoon, November 3, at 2 o’clock from his late residence with Rev. M. P. Steel of Pleasant View, officiating. Interment will be in Sylvan heights cemetery, under the direction of the Minerd Funeral Home, Uniontown. Full Masonic rites will be given at the graveside. Active pallbearers include Lawrence D. Randolph, Thomas Lee, Harold Jacobs, James Randolph, Harry Randolph, Marion Whetsel, Harry Whetsel, T. William Whetsel, Honorary pallbearers will be G. Emerson Work, Edward Jordan, Edgar Krepps, Leslie E. Hess, Earl Adams, Sylvester Oaks, Thomas Higginbotham, Edward Whetsel. Friends are being received in the late residence, Uppermiddletown.
W. O. Whetsel
Loses Life In
Robena Mine
Walter O. Whetsel, 60, of South Gallatin avenue, Uniontown, an employee of H. C. Frick Coke Company, was killed at noon yesterday when he was caught under a fall of slate in the Robena mine where he had worked for two years. He was a member of the Central Christian Church at Uniontown. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Jessie Jobes Whetsel; four sons, Sergeant Gomer Whetsel, stationed in New York, Robert of Chattanooga, Tenn., William and Charles at home; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Boor of Uniontown and Delores Joanne Whetsel at home; his mother, Mrs. Margaret Smith of Uniontown; one brother, Lewis Whetsel of Uniontown and one sister, Mrs. Anna McClelland, also of Uniontown. There are three grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Central Christian Church, Uniontown, with Rev. Earl P. Confer, officiating. Burial will be made in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Edgar F. Whetsell
Edgar F. “Bud” Whetsell, 80, of Addison, Pa., died Sunday, April 27, 1997, in Henry Clay Villa, Markleysburg. He is survived by his wife, Edith Keim Whetsell; a son Edgar C. “Buddy” Whetsell of Addison; granddaughters; Marcia McCaw of Monaca, Pa., and Brenda Armstrong of Addison; four great- grandchildren; brother, James Whetsell of Addison; and a sister, Shirley Whetsell Eberhart of Bedford, Pa. Visitation will be held at the Humbert Funeral Home, Logan Place, Confluence, Pa., today from 2 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, April 30, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Marguerite Whetstone
Marguerite Whetstone, 83, of 3590 Valacamp, S. E., died at 4 a.m., Monday, March 18, 1996, in Trumbull Memorial Hospital, following a one year illness. She is survived by her husband, James A., whom she married Aug. 22, 1935; five sons, James A. Jr., and Robert, both of Cortland, the Rev. Richard, Pastor of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church of Uniontown, Pa., William, with whom she made her home and Dennis of Howland; two daughters, Mrs. Mike (Mary Lou) Borawiec of Cortland, and Mrs. Robert (Lucy) Valot, of Warren; two sisters, Mrs. Millie Talcolm and Mrs. Helen Podolsky, both of Youngstown; 22 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Reese-Wynn-Winyard McDermott Funeral Home, Niles, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Wednesday until 9:30 a.m., the hour of service. The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions to the Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Association, 106 South Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406.
Blanche L. WHETZEL
(1882-1976)
WHETZEL, BLANCHE L. — Age 94 years of Adah, Pa. and a resident of Brownsville since 1919, died Friday, September 24, 1976 at 9:58 p.m. in the Golden Age Nursing Home, Brownsville, Pa. She was born July 14, 1882 in Tippecanoe, Pa. Surviving are five sons, Averill of New Salem, RD, Kenneth of Adah, Pa., Ralph of Monongahela, Pa., Donald of East Millsboro, Pa., and LeRoy of Perryopolis, Pa.; four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Davis of Masontown, Pa., Mrs. Ruth Wheeler of Willowick, Ohio, Mrs. Thelma Taylor of Warren, Mass. and Mrs. Louella Berish of Uniontown, RD; thirty-one grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ralph Richards of Chula Vista, Calif. Her husband, Andrew J. died in 1952.
Friends were received in the J.W. Kisinger Funeral Home, 515 Front St., Brownsville until 1 p.m., the hour of service with Rev. Norman Hunt officiating. Burial was in Bridgeport Cemetery, Brownsville, Pa.
Elizabeth Mary WHETZEL died in 1944. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(74)
Whetzel, Elizabeth Mary
-aged 82 years, of Smithfield, died Sunday, September 24, 1944, following a lingering
illness. Mrs. Whetzel was born in Shorncliff, England, April 12, 1862, and was
the oldest member of the Smithfield Presbyterian Church. Surviving are the following
sons and daughters: Chester A., of Salix; George,of Merritstown; Mrs. Katherine
C. Huhn, at home; Mrs. Jean Mathews, of Indianola; eight grandchildren, and one
brother, James G. Cranston, of Johnstown. she was preceded in death by one son
and two daughters, George A. Whetzel, Mrs. Mae Nixon and Mrs. Nelle Morgan. Funeral
services will be conducted form the late home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
with Rev. Charles Callier officiating. Burial in the Smithfield Baptist cemetery
under the direction of the Vance Funeral Home, Smithfield.
(Source of Obit. original newspaper printing)
Elmer Maurice WHETZEL died in 1912. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(74)
Elmer M. Whetzel Dies after Short Illness:
By George E. Sherbon
Brownsville, July 28, -Elmer Maurice Whetzel, aged 21 years, died at his home in Front street, Brownsville, at 12:20 this afternoon after a brief illness. Mr. Whetzel had been confined to his bed about two weeks. Some six weeks ago he was attacked by rheumatism and was compelled to remain indoors, and a couple of weeks ago his condition became such that he became bedfast.
This morning about 10 o'clock , the deceased was seized by pains about the heart. His condition became critical in a short while and attending physicians failed to ease the heart attacks. Shortly after noon he passed away.
Elmer Maurice Whetzel was the son of the late Homer and of Mary Minerd Whetzel. He was born in Dunbar on August 19th., 1881. He had been a resident of Brownsville for 13 years and and employee of Brownsville Brewing company for eight years. he was employed as a night watchman at this company's plant in south Brownsville.; He is survived by his mother, Mrs Mary Whetzel, of Dunbar, his wife, one brother and four children, William Whetzel of Brownsville, is the surviving brother. The children are Anule, Edith, Charles and Hazel Elizabeth Whetzel.
The funeral services will be held at the Whetzel home at 9 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Charles R. Harman pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, will officiate. Interment will be in redstone cemetery. The decease was a member of Brownsville lodge No. 357 Knights of Pythias. All members of this order are requested to meet at the K. of P. Hall at 1:30 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon to attend the funeral of Past Chancellor Elmer M. Whetzel.
(Submitter's Note: Date of Death-Jul.28, 1912, source of obit. original newspaper printing)
Harriet WHETZEL died in 1931. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(74)
Whetzel, Mrs. Harriet
-aged 85, a resident of Brownsville for the past 85 years, died Thursday, June 21, 1931, at 9:45 a. m., in the home of a son Nelson A. Whetzel of 424 Cross St., Brownsville. She was born June 16, 1866, in Virginia, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Brownsville. In addition to her son Nelson, she is survived by these children, Mrs. Mary G. Russell of Uniontown; Mrs. Ada L. Newcomer of Pittsburgh; John W. of Danville, Va.; Mrs Bella Walsh of Monongahela; Howard L. of Pittsburgh; 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; two brothers John Marshall of Wheeling, W. Va.; Thomas Skelley of Miami, Fla. she was predeceased by her husband, Nelson Whetzel, Sr., in 1927 and a daughter, Mrs. Nevada Rice in 1910. Friends are being received in the Kisinger Funeral Home, Brownsville, where services will be conducted Sunday, June 24, 3 p. m. with Rev. William H. Strohm, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Brownsville, officiating. Burial will be in the family lot,
Redstone Cemetery. WMBS, please broadcast
(Source of Obit. original newspaper printing)
Hazel WHETZEL died in 1913. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(74)
Mrs. Hazel Whetzel died at her home in South Brownsville on Wednesday evening after a short illness. Her husband died last August. She is survived by five children, four girls, and a boy, one of the children being only an infant, thier ages ranging from 8 years down . Much sympathy is expressed by the kind friends and neighbors for the little ones. The funeral will be held Sunday with interment in Redstone cemetery.
(Submitters Note: Date of Death-Jul.30,1913, source of obit. original newspaper printing)
Virginia D. Whetzel
Jacob Whetzel died at his home near Mt. Pleasant, Thursday morning, December 26, 1895 of cramp, aged 31 years, 5 months, and 27 days, and was buried at the Middle or Lutheran Church on last Friday. The remains were followed to their last resting place by an unusually large number of people. Deceased was the son-in-law of Jacob Imel of Saltlick township and was a highly respected citizen and a prosperous farmer. He was a member of the Lutheran Church for 14 years. A wife and four children survive him.
Champion
Jacob Whetzel, a native of Saltlick Twp., died near Mt. Pleasant, last Thursday. Typhoid fever was the cause of death.
Obituary is typed as published. Surname is spelled differently.
MANY MOUNTAIN MATTERS
Notes from Normalville and Other Parts
of Springfield Township.
Mr. and Mrs. William Whetzell, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Clel. Tedrow attended the funeral of Jacob Whetzel, near Mt. Pleasant, on Saturday. Whetzel died from cramps in the stomach after a week’s illness. He was a brother of William, Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Tedrow.
John Whetzel of Normalville buried in United Methodist Church. He was one of The Old Pike Boys mentioned in Col. Searight’s history, died June 8, 1900 at the age of 88 years. Born May 22, 1814, Mr. Whetzel lived in Saltlick for several years and made his home with his son William from Springfield Township. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. Services by Rev. Michael from Donagel. He leaves five sons and three daughters. John was a wagoneer between Hagerstown, Maryland and at least as far west as Wheeling, West Virginia, on the National Road now known at U.S. Route 40.
Leroy P. WHETZEL, Sr. (1923-2005)
Leroy P. Whetzel, Sr., 82, formerly of Perryopolis, Fayette County, Pa., went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 5, 2005. He was born January 21, 1923, in Adah, Fayette County, Pa., the son of the late Andrew and Blanche Whetsel Whetzel. Leroy was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army in the China-Burma-India Theater.
He is survived by his loving wife whom he had been married to for 59 years, Pearl Townsend Whetzel; four sons: Leroy Whetzel, Jr. of Fairchance, Fayette County, Pa., Roger Whetzel and wife, Josie, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa., James Whetzel and wife, Maureen, of Warwick, R.I. and Kevin Whetzel and wife, Sandy, of Fayette City, Fayette County, Pa.; five wonderful grandchildren: Matthew, Kristopher and Kelly of Rhode Island, Jeremy and Suzanne of Fayette City; two sisters: Thelma Taylor of New Hampshire, Louella Leonard of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers: Averill, Kenneth, Donald, and Ralph Whetzel, two sisters, Mildred Davis and Ruth Wheeler.
Friends will be received in the BLAIR-LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 106 East Independence Street, Perryopolis, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Friday, December 9, 2005, until 11 a.m. the hour of service with the Rev. Art Mace, officiating. Interment will be in Mount Washington Cemetery, Perryopolis, Pa. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by VFW Goldstar Post 7023 and American Legion Post 752, Perryopolis, Pa.
Marjorie L. Smith WHETZEL ( -2006)
Marjorie L. Smith Whetzel, age 89, a lifelong resident of Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Cherry Tree Nursing Center, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Lewis Raymond Whetzel; son, Ronald Whetzel and his wife, Margaret, of Grindstone, Fayette County, Pa.; daughter, Susan Whetzel Franks and her husband, Harold Franks, of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa.; son, Thomas Whetzel, of Brownsville, Pa.; sister, Elizabeth Smith Waterhouse, of Michigan; grandchildren: Scott Franks, of Connellsville, Pa., and Amy Franks, of Connellsville, Pa.; one great-grandson; nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at the Novak Funeral Home, 515 Front Street, Brownsville, Pa., on Monday, May 1, from 4 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, May 2, until 11 a.m.
Mary Gertrude Reusch WHETZEL died in 1921. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(74)
Mrs. M. G. Whetzel
Mrs. Mary Gertrude Reusch Whetzel; aged 54 years, wife of
Stephen A. Whetzel of 117 Prospect street, So. Brownsville, died Sunday morning
January 2nd., 1921, at 11 o'clock in the West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh following
an operation performed Thursday morning, Mrs. Whetzel was taken to the
hospital Wednesday after an illness of two weeks. she never rallied from the
operation. Mrs. Whetzel was born in Essen Germany, December 25th., 1866, the
daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth Reusch. She came to the United States
with her parents when she was twelve years of age and has since been a resident
of this part of the country. She was united in marriage to Stephen A. Whetzel,
July 1st., 1886, in the Cumberland Church of Coal Center. Mrs. Whetzel and her
husband have been residents of the Brownsvilles for about thirty years. She
was a member of the First Baptist Church an an active worker in the church. She
was also a member of the local W.C.T.U. Woman's Benefit Association of the Macabees
and the Pocahontas Lodge.
Mrs. Whetzel is survived by her following sons:
Andrew J. Whetzel of Palmer, Pa.; Elven Whetzel of Luzerne Township; Louis Whetzel
of so. Brownsville; George Whetzel of Denbo; and John Whetzel of Terre Haute,
Ind.; She is also survived by the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Anna David
of Terre Haute, Ind.; Mrs. Elizabeth Gersner and Mrs. Deina Hass of Pittsburgh;
Mrs. Louise Hood of So. Brownsville; John Reusch of Inwood, Ind.; Henry Reusch
of McKeesport and one half brother, William Corter of Washington.
The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, January 5th.,(?) o'clock
in the First Baptist church. The Rev. W.S. Carson, pastor of the church,
will officiate at the funeral. Interment will be made in the Bridgeport cemetery,
So. Brownsville.
(Source of Obit original Newspaper Printing)
Nelson G. WHETZEL died in 1927. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(74)
Nelson G. Whetzel, aged 72 years, died at his home, 424 Cross street, Brownsville, Wednesday morning, October 12, 1927, at 9:45 o'clock. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Harriett Whetzel; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Russell of McKeesport, Mrs. Ada Newcomer of Elrama, Pa., and Mrs. Bella Walsh of South Brownsville; three sons, John of Washington, D.C., Nelson at home and Howard of Detroit. Ten grandchildren, together with one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson of Perryopolis and two brothers, Stephen of South Brownsville and Edward of Coal Center, also survive.
Funeral services will be held inthe home Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. E.m. Bowman offficiating. Burial will be in Redstone Cemetery.
(Source of Obit. original newspaper printing)
Raymond Whetzel, 91, of Brownsville, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2007, in his home with his loving family by his side. He was born March 7, 1915, in Brownsville, Pa., the son of the late Louis and Trissia Sprinkle Whetzel.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie L. Smith Whetzel, brother, Robert L. Whetzel and daughter, Judith Whetzel, who died at birth. He also was a charter member of the Hiller Volunteer Fire Company, and the past Exalted Ruler of the Brownsville Elks.
He will be sadly missed by his three children, Ronald Whetzel and wife, Margaret, of Grindstone, Fayette County, Pa., Susan Whetzel Franks and husband, Harold, of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., and Thomas Whetzel, of Brownsville, Pa.; sister, Madelaine Lyons, of Elizabethtown, Pa.; two grandchildren, Scott Franks and Amy Franks, both of Connellsville, Pa.; a great-grandson, Scotty Franks; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the NOVAK FUNERAL HOME, 515 Front Street, Brownsville, Pa., today, January 19, 2007, from 4 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, January 20, 2007, until 11 a.m., the Hour of Service, with the Rev. Paul Wilson, officiating. Interment will follow at LaFayette Memorial Park, Route 40 East, Brier Hill, Fayette County, Pa.
Ronald W. "Ron" WHETZEL (1939-2009)
Ronald W. "Ron" Whetzel, age 70, of Grindstone, Pa., died Sunday, March 15, 2009, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born on March 4, 1939, in Brownsville, Pa., the Son of the late Raymond Whetzel and Marjorie Smith Whetzel. "Ron" was a lifetime member of the Jaycees.
He is survived by his Wife, Margaret Roscoe Whetzel; Sister, Susan Franks, Connellsville, Pa.; Brother, Thomas Whetzel, Brownsville, Pa.; one niece and several nephews.
Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, Pa. on Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 2:30 p.m. til 3:30 p.m. when a Memorial Service will be held with the Reverend David Chin officiating.
Stephen A. WHETZEL died in 1931. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(74)
Stephen A. Whetzel, aged 67 years and five months. A pioneer resident of Franklin
township, died at 1:35 p.m. Friday, December 18, 1931, at the home of a son,
Elven Whetzel, in Bull Run road, Luzerne township, following a Hagering illness.
Mr. Whetzel was born July 11, 1864, at Flatwoods and spent his entire life as
a resident of Fayette county. His wife Mrs. Mary Reush Whetzel, preceded him
in death, In January, 1921 He was a member of the First Baptist Church, of Brownsville
and of the Loyal Order of Moose, No. 108, South Brownsville.
Surviving besides Elven Whetzel are the following additional children: Andrew
J., of Palmer, Louis, Luzerne township; George, of Pasadena, Cal., and John Whetzel,
of Columbus, Ohio. fourteen grandchildren and one geat grandchild also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Elven Whetsel home Sunday afternoon
at 3:30 o'clock in charge of Rev. W.A. Wissinger, pastor of the Brownsville Baptist
church, assisted by Rev. R.C. Van Ewing, pastor of Hopewell Presbyterian church.
Burial will be in Bridgeport Cemetery.
(Source of Obit. orignal Newspaper Printing)
(Submitter's Note: Last name of Mary misspelled "Reusch")
Virginia D. Romesburg WHETZEL (1910-1996)
Virginia D. Whetzel
Virginia D. (Romesburg) Whetzel, 86, of Detroit, Mich., formerly of McClellandtown, Pa., died Sunday, Oct. 27, 1996, in Detroit, Mich. She was born March 6, 1910, in West Virginia, daughter of the late Lloyd and Susan (Hubbard) Romesburg. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Clifford Whetzel; a son, Robert Whetzel; and a great-grandson, Jason W. Budzinski. She was a member of the Uniontown Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her son, William C. Whetzel of Detroit, Mich., with who she made her home; a granddaughter, Kathy S. Budzinski; and a great-grandson, Danny Budzinsky Jr., both of Dearborn Heights, Mich. Friends will be received in the H. DAVID MCELROY FUNERAL HOME, Corner of Main and Blaine Streets, McClellandtown, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 1996 from 2 to 9 p.m., and on Friday, Nov. 1, until 1 p.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. G. Douglas Gehr officiating. Interment will follow in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown.
William C. WHETZEL (1929-2005)
William C. Whetzel, age 76, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 in Jefferson Hospital, Pa. He was born January 8, 1929 in Grays Landing, Pa., and raised in McClellandtown, Pa.
His parents, Clifford Whetzel and Virginia "Romesburg" Whetzel, his wife Lois Whetzel, and a brother Robert Whetzel preceded him in death.
"Bill" was a member of the McClellandtown Presbyterian Church, a United States Army Korean War veteran, a member of the General George C. Marshall Amvets Post 103 of Hopwood, Pa., and the Faith-Gray-McArdle VFW Post 4584 of Masontown, Pa. He was also a Lionel Hobby Train enthusiast.
He is survived by his wife Joan "Garchow", his daughter Kathy S. Kuchta and her husband Joe of Roscommon, Michigan; two grandsons: Dan L. Budzinski and Jason W. Budzinski: two cousins; DeWayne Whetzel and Donald Whetzel.
The family will receive friends in the H. DAVID MCELROY FUNERAL HOME, 803 Main Street, McClellandtown; today from 2 to 9 p.m. Additional visitation will be held in the McClellandtown Presbyterian Church on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. the hour of Service with Mr. H. David McElroy, Authorized Lay Preacher, officiating. Interment will follow in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellantown, Pa.
Alice Virginia Benson WHIPKEY (1923-2008)
Alice Virginia (Benson) Whipkey, 85, of White Rock, Fayette County, Pa, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2008, in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., with her loving family at her bedside. She was born May 17, 1923, in Uniontown, Pa, daughter of the late Charles Benson and Nellie Wilson Benson Hidock. She was predeceased by her husband, Dalton James Whipkey, a brother, Clayton Benson, and a daughter, Mary Whipkey. She is survived by four children: James C. Whipkey and his wife, Linda, of Fairchance, Fayette County, Pa., Diana J. Keegan and her husband, Ray, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa., Charles Evans Whipkey and his wife, Pam, of Fredericksburg, Va., and Lauren A. Mansberry and her husband, Leland, of Uniontown, Pa.; five grandchildren: Sarah, Deysi, Lindsay, Samantha and Benjamin; and two great-grandchildren: Noah and Laura. Virginia will always be remembered for her love of playing cards and listening to her favorite music with her family. The family will receive friends in the GOLDSBORO-TOMI FUNERAL HOME, 21 East Church Street, Fairchance, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., and Friday, August 15, 2008, until 10 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Randy Costolo, officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Fairchance, Pa.
VANDERBILT MAN ENDS LIFE OVER UNREQUITED LOVE
With Bullet Hole in Head
LETTER TO WOMAN EXPLAINS CAUSE
The body of Arthur L. Whipkey, 40 years old, of Liberty, suicide was found Thursday evening at about 5 o’clock by his father, Daniel Whipkey, also of Liberty, who was searching for his son, who had been missing since Tuesday afternoon. Worry over the death of his wife, Mrs. Catherine K. Whipkey, who died last Mother’s day and his inability to obtain employment, together with a disappointment in his second love affair, are believed to have caused the man to fire a bullet into his brain, sometime Tuesday evening.
After the death of his wife, Arthur place his children in the care of Mrs. Agnes Lucas at Dunbar and moved from his abode to a small building that his father had erected near his home. However, when he chose to end his life, he returned to the house in which his wife had passed away.
A relative of the dead man appeared at the Connellsville police station this morning and told police there that the Liberty man had received anonymous threatening letters, one ordering him to the leave the community or we'll get you, another a warning for him to leave at once, said to have been signed by a woman "Maude". He was referred to County Detective Robert C. Bledsoe.
Deputy Coroner Ira Blair of Perryopolis was called to the scene and reported that the man was a suicide. He found a 2 repeater rifle lying on the right side of the body. There was a bullet hole in the skull above the right ear. The discharged shell was in the gun and, when being taken out of the rifle, it jammed. The right arm of the dead man, who was lying on the center of the floor, was extended outward while the left arm was leaning on the side.
When the father entered the house he found the window blinds drawn and the rooms in darkness. A pillow and several sheets had been used to make a bed on the floor of the parlor.
The disappointed love affair supposed to have been with Mrs. Rose Watson Collins, who worked for the dead man’s father, was evidenced by the following note that was scrawled on cardboard, found underneath the gun.
"Rose, Why did you lead me on? Did I not have enough trouble? You ask me to go away and earn enough and free you and you would go with me. You made a fool of me so you can blame this on yourself.” The note was signed, “Arthur" and below was written, “You can keep the ring.”
Mr. Whipkey was born a Jackson Hill, Lower Tyrone township on March 18, 1887. He spent all of his life in Dunbar and Lower Tyrone townships. He was a laborer. His wife, who died on May 9 last, was Miss Catherine Kearns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kearns of Connellsville. There were seven children born to this union. Surviving are the following: Charles, Hester, Walter, Betty and Harry. Margaret and Ewing are dead. The children are at the home of Mrs. Lucas at Dunbar. Other survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Whipkey, Liberty; grandmother, Mrs. William Cumberland, Dunbar township. Jesse Whipkey of Connellsville is a brother and Mrs. Harry Vaughn of Dunbar, a sister.
CORONER’S JURY FINDS
WHIPKEY WAS SUICIDE
UNIONTOWN, Fev. 12.— Leaving a farewell note that “Rose” had turned him down and that he did not care to live longer and, placing the picture of an American Beauty rose on his left breast over his heart, Arthur Whipkey, 40, of Liberty, took his own life, according to the finding of the coroner’s jury yesterday.
Arthur had cut a picture of the flower from a seed catalog and carefully placed it directly over his heart before he placed a rifle to his head and fired. The lifeless body was found in a house which had been vacated by Whipkey, following the death of his wife.
In a farewell note, Whipkey wrote that “Rose” was the cause of his death. “Rose,” is said to have promised to marry Whipkey when he got money to obtain a divorce for her. When she failed to keep her part of the promise, the suicide resulted. The man told his mother, just before his departure on Tuesday, that he intended to kill himself, the evidence showed. Whipkey disappeared on Tuesday and was dead about 36 hours when he was found late Thursday afternoon.
Betty Ruth Grimm WHIPKEY (1928-1967)
MRS. J. W. WHIPKEY
Mrs. Betty Ruth Whipkey, 39, of Connellsville, R.D. 2, died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in Magee Woman’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, where she had been a patient since Aug. 31. She was born March 7, 1928, in Springfield Township, and had been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of the Normalville E.U.B. church. Surviving are her husband John W. Whipkey; a daughter, Juddy, at home; her stepfather and mother, Joseph and Verna Porterfield Grimm Horchar of Normalville, R.D. 1; her father and stepmother, Levi and Elizabeth Grimm of Mill Run; two brothers, William Grimm of Dundee, N.Y., and Melvin of Normalville, and two sisters, Mrs. George (Dolores) Yothers and Mrs. Walter (Alice) Carnes of Normalville. She was preceded in death by a brother James, in 1966. The body will be at the Brooks funeral home at Indian Head after 2 p.m. today. A prayer service will be held there at 1:30 p.m. Friday, followed by additional rites in the Normalville E.U.B. Church, with the Rev. Samuel Weible officiating. Interment will be in Mount Tabor Cemetery.
Charles Richard WHIPKEY (1936-2007)
Charles Richard Whipkey
Adah
Charles Richard "Chum" Whipkey, 70, of Adah, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007, at the home of his son, Donald Whipkey, in Adah. He was born Nov. 11, 1936, in Melcroft, the son of the late David Whipkey and Jesse Sullenberger Whipkey. Charles graduated from the former Hurst High School in Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Whipkey was a peace- time veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired construction worker with Prete Construction Company. Mr. Whipkey was a member of Bridgeport United Methodist Church and Bridgeport Sportsmen's Club. He is survived by three children, Steve Whipkey and wife Kenisha, of Footedale, Marianne Howell and husband Paul, of Smithfield, and Donald Whipkey and girlfriend Mary Henderson, of Adah; sisters and a brother, Gerry Anthony and husband Dan, of Mt. Pleasant, Mary Fabian, of Mt. Pleasant, Sibilla Anderson and husband Ron, of Perryopolis, and David Whipkey, of Florida; and four grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Snyder, and a brother, Donald Whipkey. Private funeral services will be held for Mr. Whipkey and will be conducted by the JOHN F. BROWNFIELD FUNERAL HOME, Smithfield.
Cora Ann Bryner WHIPKEY (1886-1962)
MRS. CORA WHIPKEY
Mrs. Cora Ann Whipkey, 76, of 213 West Patterson Ave., died at 9:15 a.m. Saturday in her home after an extended illness. She was born July 17, 1886, at Ohiopyle, a daughter of the late Milton and Ida Evans Bryner, and had spent most of her life in Connellsville. She was a member of Lee Etta Lodge No. 550, L. A. to B. of R. T.; Olive Chapter No. 179, Order of the Eastern Star, of Chicago, Ill., and the Woodlawn Methodist Church, Chicago. Surviving are two sons, Byron of Connellsville and Robert, of Cincinnati, Ohio; five grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; four brothers, Roy Bryner of Washington, Pa., Bert of Altoona, Clyde of Beckley, W. Va., and Orville of Connellsville, and five sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Cox, Mrs. George Shaw and Mrs. William Walk of Connellsville, Mrs. Agnes Anderson of Ellwood City and Mrs. Hattie Dorsett of Jersey Shore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R., in august 1939, two sons, harry in 1945 and John Lee in 1944, and a daughter, Dorothy in 1929. The body is at the Brooks funeral home, where the funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Lynn Shindledecker officiating. Burial will be in Hill Grove Cemetery.
Dale Franklin WHIPKEY (1921-2001)
Dale Franklin Whipkey
Connellsville
Dale Franklin Whipkey, 80, of Connellsville, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, at his home. He was born Oct 20, 1921, in Connellsville, a son of the late Jess F. and Edith Mae Detwiler Whipkey. Dale was a life- long resident of Connellsville and was a graduate of Connellsville High School. Early on he was employed by Anchor Hocking and later retired from the West Penn Power Company, where he worked as an inventory clerk on the West Side of Connellsville. He was a veteran of World War II, having served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. He also formerly attended Faith Bible Church in Connellsville. Dale was an avid walker and liked taking in the scenery and wildlife. His favorite hobbies were gardening and raising birds. He is survived by a son, Douglas A. Whipkey and his wife, Barbara, of Greensburg; three grandchildren, Douglas Whipkey Jr., of Greensburg, Jessie and Lisa Whipkey, both of Massachusetts; four sisters, Helen Cupp and her husband, Arnold, of Uniontown, Ruth Herbert and JoAnn Soltis, both of Connellsville, and Janice Hudock Dunaway and her husband, Gilbert, of Dunbar Township; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Cecelia Borish Whipkey in 1973; a brother, Robert W. Whipkey; and a sister, Betty Robbins. Family and friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery, Leisenring. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery.
E. Mason Whipkey
Hunker
E. Mason Whipkey, 92, of Easy Living Estates, Hunker, formerly of Connellsville, entered Life Eternal on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at the Westmoreland Manor. He was born March 13, 1911, in Connellsville, the son of the late William Linley and Goldie Mason Whipkey. He was a lifelong member of The Otterbein United Methodist Church where he was a very active member. He was a member of the B.P.O. Elks #503 of Connellsville. He graduated from the Connellsville High School in 1928 and was employed as a contractor by the W. L. Whipkey Lumber Co., a long time Connellsville business. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mildred Stickel Whipkey, whom he married on January 10, 1936; a daughter, Kay Hassinger and her husband Dale of Greensburg; two grandchildren, Debra Hassinger Madia and her husband Jeffrey of Cary, N.C. and Robert E. Hassinger and his wife Terri of Virginia Beach, Va.; five great-grandchildren, Marisa, Kayla, Chance, Kyle and Bret; a sister, Ruth Marietta McNulty; a brother-in-law, Karl Stickel, both of Connellsville; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no viewing. Friends and relatives will be received in The Otterbein United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Connellsville, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, from 3 to 4 p.m., at which time a memorial service will be held in the church with the Rev. Elmer Reamer officiating. Inurnment will be private. Should friends desire memorials, they should be made to Otterbein United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave, Connellsville, 15425. Arrangements are under the direction of the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, 15425.
EDITH JEAN WHIPKEY
Edith Jean Whipkey, four months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Whipkey of Boswell, formerly of Normalville, died at 1:15 o’clock Monday afternoon in Somerset Community Hospital of pneumonia after an illness of five weeks. Surviving are the parents, two brothers and two sisters, Vernon, Faye, Pearl and Norman. The body was taken to the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Whipkey, at Boswell, R.D. , where there will be a funeral service at 12 o’clock noon Thursday with an additional service at 2 o’clock at the Normalville United Brethren Church in charge of Rev. Charles T. Hetzler, pastor. Burial will be made in Normalville Cemetery in charge of Funeral Director Clyde B. Brooks of Indian Head.
MRS. ALBERT WHIPKEY
Mrs. Emma Whipkey, 44 years old, wife of Albert Whipkey, died Monday at her home three miles east of Mill Run, of pneumonia. She is survived by her husband and two small children, at home, also a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Joy, of Indian Creek, by a former marriage.
Frank A. WHIPKEY, Jr. ( -2004)
Frank A. Whipkey Jr., 46, of Connellsville, died Saturday, September 25, 2004, at Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. He is survived by his mother, Lorraine A. Detwiler Whipkey of Connellsville; his wife, Gail F. Brooks Whipkey; sons, Frankie and Daniel Whipkey, both of Connellsville; step-sons, Shawn, Christopher and Dylon Prolenski, all of Connellsville; brother, Randy Whipkey of Dunbar; and sisters, Mrs. Jeff (Denise) Thorpe of Vanderbilt, Mrs. Carl (Candy) Lees of Utica, Ohio, and Mrs. Skip (Jody) Palankey of Connellsville. Friends will be received at Brooks Funeral Home Inc., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until Wednesday at 11 a.m., the hour of the service.
Frank A. WHIPKEY, Sr. (1933-2002)
Frank A. Whipkey, Sr.
Dunbar Township
Frank A. Whipkey Sr., 69, of Dunbar Township, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, in the Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Greensburg. He was born Aug. 22, 1933, in Bullskin Township, a son of the late Emerson S. and Harriet L. Leichliter Whipkey. Frank was a resident of Dunbar Township for the last 18 years. Prior to his retirement he worked as a truck driver for various companies in the area. He also worked for Fayette Tree Service. Frank was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Mt. Olive Evangelical Church in Bullskin Township. In his leasure time Frank enjoyed bird watching and spending time with his dog Holly. Frank is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lorraine A. Detwiler Whipkey; three daughters, Denise Thorpe and her husband Jeff of Vanderbilt, Candy Lees and her husband Carl of Utica, Ohio and Jody Palankey and her husband Skip of Connellsville; two sons, Frank A. Whipkey, Jr. and his wife Gail of Connellsville and Randy Whipkey of Dunbar; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Eva Jean Henry of Connellsville, R.D. 2 and Pearl Kelley and her husband Woodrow of Smithton, R.D. 1. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by three brothers, Emerson, Robert and Wade Whipkey, and a sister, Sarah Catherine Whipkey. Family and friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., today and Thursday. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m., in the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Patton officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Bullskin Township. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by the Connellsville VFW and American Legion and Trotter American Legion Honor Guard.
GEORGE WHIPKEY
Within the past week the family of Cyrus Whipkey at Dawson has been twice visited by the grim reaper. About a week ago, Solomon Baker, father of Mrs. Whipkey, died, and on Tuesday, George Whipkey, 89 years old, Mr. Whipkey's father, died at the Whipkey residence. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the family home, with Rev. H. A. Baum, pastor of the Cochran Memorial Methodist church at Dawson, officiating. Interment was made in the Cochran Cemetery. Mr. Whipkey was born in Greene county and for the past 60 years has resided at Dawson. He lived a retired life for about 20 years. His wife died some years ago and of late he had made his home with his son, Cyrus Whipkey. A son, Daniel Whipkey, of Vanderbilt, also survives.
George Milton WHIPKEY
(1925-1931)
GEORGE MILTON WHIPKEY,
FIVE, DIES AT HOSPITAL
George Milton Whipkey, five years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton R. Whipkey of 334 Ogden street, died this morning at 12:10 o’clock in the Uniontown Hospital of complications of diseases. Besides his parents, he is survived by one sister, Barbara. The body was prepared for burial by Funeral Director Charles C. Mitchell and was then taken to the home of the child’s grandfather, G. W. Whipkey, 108 Jefferson street, where funeral service, the time to be announced later, will be held.
Whipkey Child’s Funeral
The funeral service for George Milton Whipkey, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton R. Whipkey of Ogden street, was held yesterday afternoon at the home of the child’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Whipkey in Jefferson street, with Rev. Eugene N. Duty, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiating. Members of the church choir sang “Something We’ll Understand,” “Jesus Loves Me’ and “Safe in the Arms of Jesus,’ with Mrs. Paul Lucius as accompanist. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Burial was made in Hill Grove Cemetery.
Gertrude Gilmore WHIPKEY (1905-1996)
WHIPKEY, GERTRUDE GILMORE— Age 91, of Bullskin Township, died in the Frick Community Hospital. A graduate of Dunbar High School, she received her teaching degree from California University of Pennsylvania and Penn State College. She stared her teaching career in 1926. She retired in 1970 but continued to teach for five years. A member of the Otterbein Methodist Church of Connellsville.
Notes from contributor:
Born–November 20, 1905, Dunbar
Died–December 27, 1996, Mt Pleasant, Pa
Buried–Green Ridge Cemetery, Pennsville
Spouse–Graydon M. Whipkey
Father–Anthony Gilmore
Mother–Ida Mae Waggle Gilmore
Graydon M. WHIPKEY (1905-1989)
Graydon M. Whipkey— Aged 92 of Connellsville, born November 20, 1905 in Dunbar, a son of the late William L. Whipley and Goldie Mason Whipkey, died January 14, 1989 at Mt Pleasant. Surviving is his widow Gertrude Gilmore Whipkey. Mr. Whipkey was a graduate of Connellsville High School. A former contractor and building supply dealer affiliated with the W. L. Whipkey Lumber Company.
H. Forrest WHIPKEY, Jr. (1938-2012)
H.Forrest Whipkey Jr.
PORT ALLEGANY
FORMERLY OF SCOTTDALE
H. Forrest Whipkey Jr., of Port Allegany, formerly of Scottdale, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at his home. He was born Jan. 6, 1938, a son of H. Forrest Whipkey and Ola Harper Whipkey. He was a graduate of Scottdale High School and California University of Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gertrude Rowland Whipkey; his five children, Andrea (Pete) Guillard, of Georgia, David (Kelly Austin) and Matthew, of Port Allegany, Barbara (Melvin) Gibbon, of Ohio, and Jon (Rachel), of Georgia; nine grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruth (Gordon) Meyer, of Connellsville, and Lois (Blaine) McFadden, of Bullskin Township. He was an active member of Port Allegany Presbyterian Church and a lifelong member of the NRA. Formerly, he was employed by Pittsburgh Corning Glass Co. as a design draftsman. He was also an accomplished furniture restorer and upholsterer. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. The viewing was held at HARTLE-TAR-BOX FUNERAL HOME, Port Alleghany. Funeral services were held in First Presbyterian Church in Port Allegany. Memorials can be made to First Presbyterian Church in Port Allegany or to Smith Book Mobile Library.
Jeffery Lin WHIPKEY, Sr. (1957-2004)
Jeffery Lin Whipkey
Connellsville
Jeffery Lin Whipkey Sr., 46, of Connellsville died unexpectedly in Kansas doing what he loved best, trucking, on Thursday, July 15, 2004. He was born Oct. 30, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Francis and Elizabeth Johnson Whipkey. He was Protestant by faith. He graduated from Connellsville Area High School in 1977. He was an owner and operator of Whipkey and Son Trucking, contracted through Liberty Trucking and Transportation. His favorite hobbies were working on his trucks, going to flea markets and hunting. He is survived by his devoted wife, Bobette, of 27 years; a son, Jeffery Lin Whipkey, Jr. and daughter Holly Sue Whipkey, both at home; his mother-in-law, "Mom," Mariloyd McClintock, of South Connellsville; the following brothers and sisters, Kenneth Whipkey of Connellsville, Dennis Whipkey of Washington State, Daniel Whipkey and wife Erin of Connellsville, Brian Crouser of South Connellsville, Takeo Ishemasa and wife Sharon of New Jersey, Terrie Lee Blaine of Okla., Connie Bolliban and husband Anthony of Washington state, Elaine Smartnick and husband Daniel of Latrobe; his grandfather, Rudy Malensky and favorite uncle Wade Johnson and wife Patty of Pa., several nieces, nephews and great nephews. Friends will be received in the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 South First St., West Side Connellsville, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until 12 noon, the hour of service with Rev. Byron Tate Fulton officiating. Interment will follow in Greenridge Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association.
Robert Whipkey, formerly of Connellsville
Robert Whipkey, 69, of Rochester, N.Y., formerly of Connellsville, died Monday, Oct. 24, 1994, at Rochester General Hospital. He was born March 19, 1925, in Connellsville, a son of the late Lee and Christine Whipkey. He was a retiree of Monroe County Pure Waters. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Hawk Whipkey; two daughters, Joanne Domer of Connellsville and Elaine Moore; three sons, Glen, Jack and Terry Hawk, all fo Rochester, N.Y.; 13 grandchildren; and four great- granddaughters. He was predeceased by a sister, Emma Jean White; and a brother, Ohlen Whipkey. Funeral services and entombment were held Oct. 25 in Riverside Cemetery, Rochester, N.Y.
Sadie Malik WHIPKEY (1917-2007)
Sadie Malik Whipkey, 90, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, June, 19, 2007. She was born March 21, 1917, in Hutchinson, Fayette County, Pa., daughter of Edward J. Malik and Leticia Show Malik. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Earl A. Doyle, second husband, Wilbur R. Whipkey, three sisters, Garnet Whipkey, Nell Snyder, and Margaret Patterson, and a brother, William "Pete" Malik. She was the last surviving member of her parent's immediate family. Sadie was a member of the Evans Manor United Methodist Church. Surviving are her loving children: Harry Doyle and wife, Ruth, of Windber, Pa., Patricia Weis and husband, Jack, of Johnstown, Pa., Garnet Lehman and husband, Harold, of Rosedale, Pa.; two step-daughters: Thelma Lee Dice, of Fairchance, Fayette County, Pa., and Judy Rae Hardy and her husband, John, of Uniontown, Pa., grandchildren: Paula Lehman Brnich and husband, Michael, Tracy Weis Carpenter and husband, Keith, Lori Lehman Smith and husband, David Scott Dice and wife, Michelle, Jeff Weis and wife, Jen, Jamie Weis, Leilani Campbell and husband, John, John Charles Hardy and fiancé, Lori; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa., today, June 22, 2007, until 10 a.m., the Hour of Service, with Pastor Roger P. Howard and Pastor Daniel Brant, officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Park, Brownfield, Fayette County, Pa.
Myrtle WHITAKER died in 1935. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Following a two weeks' illness Mrs. Myrtle Olive Whitaker passed away at her
home, house number 5 at the Old Glass Works, Greensboro, Wednesday evening, January
23, at 6:30 o'clock. Born May 22, 1893, the deceased was a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Heisler C. Robbins, of West Point Marion. Surviving are the
husband, James A. Whitaker and six children, Arlie, 18; Emma, 16; Victor, 12;
Gerald, aged seven; Marjorie, aged three, and Beatrice, aged eight months.
Services are to be held at the late home, Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Burial
in the Monongahela Hill cemetery.
(newspaper dated January 26, 1935)
JANE WHITBY
Mrs. Jane Whitby, well and favorably known resident of 84 Lemon street, died at her home Sunday afternoon, April 7, 1935, at 3:45 o’clock of a complication of diseases and age. She was born December 22, 1856, and was 78 years of age at her death. Surviving are six sons and two daughters, Harry, William F., Edward I., and Robert C. Whitby and Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson of Uniontown; George A. Whitby of Framingham, Mass.; James M. Whitby of Erie and Mrs. Maud Collins of Oakland, Cal. A son, John Whitby, is deceased. Surviving also are 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. W. B. McKinney, officiating. Burial in Park Place cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alfred W. Davis, David Davis, Fred Trusinger, John Bell, Allen Parke and J. D. Kerfoot.
Alva C. White, 81, of Connellsville, died March 25, 2005, at the Integrated Health Service in Greensburg. She was born in Vanderbilt, Aug. 26, 1923, a daughter of the late Harry and Stella Kuhn Herbert. She was a member of the Connellsville Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are her husband, Donald; two daughters, Donna Blair, and Brenda Horton, both of Connellsville; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruth DeAlexendria, of Medina, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Clifford, James, and John Herbert; and sisters Mary Ellen Herbert, Leah Lint and Ella Mae Lima. At her request, there will be no viewing or visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of the RALPH E. GALLEY FUNERAL HOME in Dawson.
Ann L. White, age 81 years, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., died Saturday, December 31, 2005, in Mount Saint Macrina Manor, Uniontown. Born in Uniontown, Pa., on April 15, 1924, Ann was the only child of Carl B. White and Jessie Morris White, both of whom preceded her in death. She graduated from Uniontown High School and also Rollins College in Winter Park Florida. An avid golfer, Ann played the Amateur Golf Circuit in her younger years, and was the Women's Club Champion at the Uniontown Country Club for many years. Ann was secretary of the Fayette County Medical Society until her retirement. She was a member of the Uniontown Country Club, the Green Gardeners Garden Club and the Asbury United Methodist Church, all in Uniontown. She is survived by three cousins; also by her God-daughter, Ruth Ann Blaney Carter; and by her long-time friends, Gerald and Carolyn Blaney, as well as many other Uniontown friends. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held in the ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 20 Dunbar Street, Uniontown, on Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Brown officiating. Interment will be private in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC., 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, Pa. Memorial contributions may be sent to Mount Macrina Manor, 500 West Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401.
DEATHS
WHITE— Nov. 25th, 1865, “Little Annie” daughter of Mr. Rowland, and Sarah J. P. White of East Liberty, Fayette co., Pa., aged 5 years. That dreadful disease Dyptheria, took “Little Annie” away very suddenly. God wanted an other angel and took her to be with him forever Annie farewell – may we meet then in a better world. “She faded to bloom again.” B.
Annie H. Hooper WHITE ( -1939)
MRS. ANNIE H. WHITE
Returning from church Sunday morning, Thomas J. Hooper of Morrell avenue, Connellsville, received a telegram announcing the death of his sister, Mrs. Annie Hooper White, 71 years old, former superintendent of the old Cottage State Hospital of Connellsville, at 10 o’clock Sunday morning at her home in San Antonio, Tex. She had been in a San Antonio hospital for a few days and her condition was apparently improved. Mrs. White, wife of Harry White, was born in London, England, a daughter of the late Thomas J. and Marla Hooper. Coming to this country many years ago, she was graduated in nursing from the House of Good Shepherd at Syracuse, N.Y., and it was about 42 years ago that she was connected with the hospital here. She and her mother resided in North Sixth street, then New Haven. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Thomas Hooper White, San Antonio, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Annabelle White Schoonover, Santa Barbara, Cal.; Mrs. R. Pletcher, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and Mrs. Samuel Mundell, Chicago; a brother, Thomas J. Hooper, of Connellsville and a sister, Mrs. Charles Harford of Uniontown. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. William R. Hooper of Uniontown.
Memory Card:
In Memory of
Blanche M. White
Date of Birth
August 26, 1895
Date of Death
May 27, 1979
Date of Service
Wednesday, May 30, 1979
Officiating
Rev. G. Marion Smith
Place of Interment
Sparks Cemetery
Funeral Conducted by
The Clyde Brooks Funeral Home, Inc.
Bryce E. White, 83, of White, passed away Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, at his residence. Bryce was born June 28, 1929, at White in Saltlick Township, a son of the late Elmer and Lida Sheets White. He married the former Ella Mae Nicholson on Aug. 24, 1950. Bryce was a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. A compassionate man, he faithfully visited ailing family and friends. Bryce was a former home builder along with his brothers and took pride in pointing out local homes he built. He was also a heavy equipment operator and after retirement served as a van driver for his son-in-law's business, Transom Inc. of White. Bryce cherished his close relationship with his family and loved the country life; riding horses and was a member of the Appalachian Wagon Train Association. He also enjoyed country western music, especially Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. Bryce will be sadly missed by his family, his wife of 62 years, Ella Mae Nicholson White; his daughter, Jeanne Kay (White) Miller and her husband, Andrew, of White; his grandson, Errin Bryce Miller and his wife, Sarah (Robey) Miller, of Blairsville; his granddaughters, Bethany Jade (Miller) White and her husband, James A. White Jr., of Raleigh, N.C., and Megan Elise (Miller) Laskaris and her husband, Stephen Laskaris, of Pittsburgh; his two great-grandsons, Bryce Andrew Miller and James Parker White; his sister, Sylva (White) Harril, of Glen Bernie, Md.; his brother, Arden White and his wife, Gleneda, of White; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Olive Mowrey, Edith Coffman, Marie Ramsey and Hazel Keefer; and four brothers, Meryl "Buck" White, Lloyd White, Louis White and Domer White, who died Dec. 11, 2012. Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale. Family and friends will be received from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday with Elder Marvin George officiating. Interment will be private in Eutsey Cemetery.
Catherine WHITE died in 1879. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(29)
The Keystone Courier
August 8, 1879
Page 3, Column 7
WHITE.-On Tuesday, the 5th inst., Catherine White, age 72. Dropsy.
Caroline Elizabeth WHITE (1866-1942)
MRS. CAROLINE WHITE
Mrs. Caroline Elizabeth White, a lifelong resident of the community, died at 5 o'clock this morning at the residence of a sister-in-law, Mrs. A. B. Kurtz in Bullskin Township. She had been in failing health for some time and for the past two weeks had been confined to bed. Mrs. White was the widow of John C. White who died in 1938. She had been born in this city October 1, 1866 a daughter of Joseph M. and Martha Cope Kurtz. Two brothers, Edgar J. Kurtz of Pittsburgh and George C. Kurtz of Jeannette survive. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Kurtz residence, Dr. N.F. Richards, pastor of the First Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Hill Grove Cemetery.
Carl George WHITE, Jr. (1925-1997)
Carl G. White Jr.
Carl George White Jr. of Uniontown died Sunday afternoon, May 11, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh. He is survived by his wife, Pat Laskey White; a son, Carl G. White III; and three daughters: Marcia L. Cornell, Lisa R. Spaw, and Sandy K. Hurley. Arrangements will be announced by the Jerome W. Shell Funeral Home, 164 South Mount Vernon Ave., Uniontown.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
July 14, 1925
Died—–
May 11, 1997
Connie Marie Johnson WHITE (1946-2007)
Connie Marie (Johnson) White, 60, of Fairchance, Fayette County, Pa., died Saturday, August 25, 2007, with her loving family by her side. She was born October 30, 1946, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was predeceased by her infant son, Kenneth Mecham Carr. Connie was a protestant by faith. She was a retired Personal Actions Clerk, Federal Civil Service, Fort Knox, Kentucky. Surviving are her loving family, her parents: Tom C. Johnson and Lucille Duke Johnson, of Fairchance, Pa.; her sister, Betty Lou Howell and husband, James G. Howell, Sr., of Smithfield, Fayette County, Pa.; nephews: James G. Howell, Jr., and wife, Terri, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., and Tom T. Howell and wife, Mickey, of Smithfield, Pa.; a niece, Olive Nichole Metts and husband, Leonard Metts, Jr., of Masontown, Fayette County, Pa.; and several great-nephews, a great-niece and her loving dog, lady. The family will receive friends in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa., on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, until 11 a.m. the hour of service with the Rev. George W. McLaughlin officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Fairchance, Pa.
Rev. D. C. WHITE died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Rev. D. C. White, for a number of years moderator of Washington Presbyterian
and for many years associated with Redstone Presbytery, died in his 74th year,
Tuesday afternoon, February 23, 1937, at 3:30 o'clock in his home in Vanderbilt.
Death due to a heart condition, terminated an active ministry of 45 years.
At the time of his retirement five years ago, Rev. White had been pastor for
six years of the East Liberty Presbyterian church, Vanderbilt. He was born
in Beaver county, July 9, 1862.
The former moderator was a graduate of Western Theological seminary, ordained
in 1894. He is survived by his widow, Bertha Grove White, and the following children:
Ulah J. White of Wilkinsburg; Catherine White, Brownsville; Mrs. E. W.
Smith, Fairhope; Raymond J. White of Vanderbilt; Curtis C. White, New York City.
One sister and four brothers also survive: Mrs. Sarah Davis, Beaver, Pa.;
A. E. White, East Liverpool, O.; John White of Industry, Pa.; George White, Geneva,
O.; and W. J. White, East Liverpool, O.
Friday morning the body will be removed to the East Liberty Presbyterian church,
Vanderbilt, to lie in state until 2:30 when funeral services will be conducted
by Rev. David Hunter of McClellandtown. Assisting Rev. Hunter will be Rev.
McKee of Buena Vista and Rev. Bryan of Dawson. Burial will be in the Dickerson
Run cemetery.
(Herald - Feb. 24, 1937)
Darthie May Davis WHITE (1912-2010)
Darthie May (Davis) White, age 98, of Buffington, Pa., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at her daughter's home with her loving children and grandchildren at her side. She was born February 2, 1912, in Cumberland, Maryland, daughter of the late James Davis and Elizabeth "Bessie" Banks Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. White and numerous brothers and sisters. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and the oldest surviving member of her family by marriage. Darthie was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Dorie Miller Post. She was a homemaker for the past seventy years and devoted her entire life to caring for her family. Those who knew her, knew that her family was the most important thing in the world to her. She is survived by her beloved children: Charles J. "Bunny" White and wife, Evelyn of Tacoma, Washington, Richard A. White and wife, Robin of Elizabeth, Pa., Timothy L. White of New Salem, Terry A. White of Uniontown and Rachel White of Uniontown; grandchildren: Richard White and wife, Tonya, Larry Williams, Chelsea and Jordyn White, Trae, Carmen and Gino Simmons-White; great-grandchildren: Erica, Erin, Brian, Josh, Rayen, Rylie and Connor; two special nephews whom she helped raise: Lewis and Merle "Billy" Redman of Cumberland, Md.; numerous loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, relatives and friends. Friends will be received in UNION BAPTIST CHURCH, New Salem, Pa., on Friday, November 26, 2010, from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, November 27, 2010, until 11 a.m., the hour of service with Bishop Leonard Tucker officiating. Interment will follow in Salem View Cemetery, New Salem, Pa.
David WHITE died in 1879. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(29)
The Keystone Courier
Connellsville, Pa
Friday, August 22, 1879
Page 3, column 7
WHITE—At Connellsville, on Friday, August 15th, 1879, David S. White in
his 43rd year. Cholera morbus. Late member Co. B., 16th Pa. Cavalry.
The remains of David S. White, who died on Friday, the 15th inst., were followed
to the grave by a large concourse of citizens on last Sunday. The deceased was
a member of Co. B., 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry, during the late war, commanded
by Captain Wilson McDowell. He was buried with the honors of war, Company C.
National Guards and Post No. 104, Grand Army of the Republic, acting as an escort.
Debbie Ann White, 54, of Champion, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, in Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. She was born Nov. 21, 1958, in Ligonier, a daughter of the late Ira and Helen Hasse Ulery. Debbie was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, Acme. She is survived by her husband, Randy White; two daughters, Sarah Harshman and her husband, Donald, of Maryland, and Erin White, at home; two grandchildren, Jacob Harshman and Noah Parker White; three sisters, Dee Fetter and her husband, Bob, of North Carolina, Becky Shipley and her husband, Dennis, of Rector, and Eva Ruby and her husband, John, of Derry; one brother, Raymond Ulery and his wife, Jennifer, of Natrona Heights; a brother and sister-in-law, Rick White and his wife, Brenda, of Acme; and many nieces and nephews and their families. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., at the corner of Municipal Building Road and Route 711, Melcroft, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Paul Friedhof officiating. Interment will follow in the Donegal Cemetery. The family of Debbie would like to extend a special thank you to the girls at the Arnold Palmer Pavilion and to the staff of the Latrobe Hospital IMU Department for their care and concern of Debbie during her illness.
Deborah L. Madden WHITE (1955-2007)
Deborah L. Madden White, 51, of Masontown, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007, in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa. She was born December 18, 1955, in Morgantown, W.Va., the oldest daughter of the late Richard Madden and Dorothy Bowser Madden Brownfield. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a grandson, Noah Joe Muha, and life long friend, Buck Smitley. Surviving are her beloved husband of 22 years, Barry White; her loving daughter, Jamie Madden and her fiancé, Vinny, of Masontown, Pa.; her loving grandchildren, Chotta, Jonathan, V.J., Gia, Josh, Jacob and Donald.; sisters, LaRae Porupski and her husband, Chuck, of Smithfield, Fayette County, Pa., Robin Cramer, of Masontown, Pa., Patti Jo Rhodes and her husband, Darrell, of Smithfield, Pa.; one brother, Rick Madden and his wife, Penny, of Morgantown, W.Va.; loving stepmother, Sis Madden, of Morgantown, W. Va.; numerous aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; a step-brother, Willie, and stepsister, Judy Huggins, of Cleveland, Ohio. Debi was past president of the American Legion Post #51, in Uniontown, and an active auxiliary member. She was also an auxiliary member of the AMVETS Post #103, in Hopwood, Fayette County, Pa. Debi was also an active member of AMRPH of Fayette County. She enjoyed the outdoors at Big Bear Lake with her family. She loved her family at the Revere Free Methodist Church. The family will receive friends in the GOLDSBORO-TOMI FUNERAL HOME, 21 East Church Street, Fairchance, Fayette County, Pa., on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, May 29, 2007, until 10 a.m., the Hour of Service, with the Rev. Dale E. Sickles, officiating. Interment will follow I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Smithfield, Pa.
Dolores L. Hodgson WHITE ( -1997)
Dolores L. White
Dolores L. Hodgson White, 94, of Carmichaels, Pa., died Thursday, March 13, 1997, in Rolling Meadows, Waynesburg. She is survived by a son, Martin T. Hodgson of Roanoke, Va.; a daughter, Rita D. Montano of Carmichaels, Pa.; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; seven great-great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. There was no public visitation or viewing. Funeral services were private. Arrangements were under direction of the Martin J. Yoskovich Funeral Home, 300 South Vine St., Route 88, Carmichaels, Pa.
Little Boy Drinks
Kerosene, Succumbs
A two-year-old boy died in the Uniontown hospital nine hours after drinking a quantity of kerosene oil kept for starting fires. The boy was Donald H. White, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald White of Brushwood road, who was brought to the hospital at 1:40 p.m. after his plight, was discovered by his parents, and died at 8:40 a. m. The fatality was reported to Coroner Lee R. Herrington and the body sent to the Johnston mortuary.
DONALD H. WHITE
Funeral services for Donald H. White, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald White of Brushwood Road, will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. H. W. VanValin will officiate. Burial will follow in Cove Run cemetery under the direction of J. Harry Johnston and Sons.
Dorothy E. "Ga" White, 84 of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Friday, August 15, 2008 in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born March 22, 1924 in Uniontown, daughter of Clayton and Roe Ethel Thomas Crago. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert W. White, in 1950. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, James R. White and wife, Karen, of Uniontown, three grandchildren: Amy Ambrisco and husband, Brian, of Dunbar, Fayette County, Pa., Debra White, and Lisa Hampe and husband, Michael, all of Uniontown; five great grandchildren: Matthew Hampe, Kaley Kanuch, Ally Ambrisco, Jayce Hampe, and Tanner Ambrisco. Dorothy will be sadly missed by many, especially her loving family. Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, Fayette County, Pa., on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Monday until 11 a.m., the Hour of Service, with Reverend Roger Howard, officiating. Interment will follow in Hopwood Cemetery, Hopwood.
Dorothy M. White, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2009, in Knoxville, Tenn., where she had been residing for the past year. Ms. White was born in Dunbar, Pa., on December 31, 1918. She moved to Columbus, Ohio, with her family and then to Ashland, Ky., where she attended Ashland schools and graduated from Ashland High School. She received her BA degree from Eastern Kentucky University and a Master's degree in English from Vanderbilt University. She taught at Putnam Jr. High and then moved to Charleston, S.C., where she taught until she retired in 1980. After retirement, she taught at Ashley Hall in Charleston. She was much loved and respected by her many students who honored her with Dorothy White Day in North Charleston, in 1989. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clark and Carrie Martin White, her sister, Mildred W. Rigsby of Ashland, her brother, William R. White of Atlanta, and a nephew, Jerry White of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. She is survived by her nieces: Caroline R. (Glenn) Graber of Knoxville, Tenn., and Nancy W. (Clay) Calhoun of Valley, Ala. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ashland, and later at First Scots Presbyterian Church, Charleston, S.C., and Park Circle Presbyterian Church, North Charleston, S.C. Visitation will be held in the Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum at 2 p.m., with a service following at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2009. LAZEAR FUNERAL HOME, Ashland, Ky., (606-324-5108), is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kings Daughters and Sons Home, 1100 Bath Avenue, Ashland, KY 41101 or Park Circle Presbyterian Church, 4701 Park Place West, North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
Duane C. "Duke" White, 67, of Collier, Pa., died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005, at the home of his sister. He was born March 27, 1938, in Van Meter, Pa., son of the late James R. White and Anna Carr White. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one sister, Dolores Graham and two brothers-in- law, Mendal Graham and Tony Delsignore. Surviving are one son, Duane C. White Jr., and his wife, Lisa of Uniontown, Ohio; three sisters, Vivian Fisher and her husband, Jake of Collier, Pa., Ruth Shamrock and her husband, Fred of Grand Island, Fla., and Betty Delsignore of Painesville, Ohio; two brothers, James White and his wife, Lena of Ravenna, Ohio, and Gary White and his wife, Joyce of Collier, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends in the GOLDSBORO-TOMI FUNERAL HOME, 21 East Church St., Fairchance, Pa., on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and on Monday, Sept. 12, 2005, until 10 a.m., the hour of service, with Pastor Ken Walls officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Farmington Free Methodist Church, Farmington R.D. 1, PA 15437.
E. C. WHITE died in 1929. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(20)
E. C. White, a former well known resident of Charleroi, died last night at his
home in Newell. He is survived by his widow, Ethel Downer White, one daughter,
Kathleen, one son. Milton and two brothers B. W. White, of Roscoe and Phillip
White of Bentleyville.
He was the son of Andrew Jackson and Rebecca White and was born in Jefferson
township. He was a well known Justice of the Peace, was a republican in
politics, a member of the Fayette Knights of Malta and the Newell M. E. Church.
Funeral services will be held at the late home at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
(The Charleroi Mail – 2/4/1929)
Elizabeth WHITE died in 1940. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(5)
WHITE, MRS. ELIZABETH
Mrs. Elizabeth WHITE, 73 years old, widow of Charles WHITE, died at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the home of her son, Joseph, at Sand Rock, Franklin township, of complications.
She leaves four sons, Joseph of Sand Rock, James of Van Meter, George of Whitsett, and David of Buckeye; one sister, Mrs. Sadie RODAWAY of Horning, and one……..cut off. Courier April 22, 1940
Maj. Geo. WHITE died in 1861. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(17)
Sudden Death
It becomes our sad duty, this week, to record the death of Maj. Geo. White of Connellsville, Brigade Inspector of the 2d Brigade, 17th Division Pennsylvania Militia.
Maj. White was well and favorably known throughout the county, and his friends will be filled with grief at this sudden and unexpected announcement.—Last week we were authorized, by him, to publish the Spring Parades, under his command. We were also authorized, by his friends, to announce him as a candidate for Treasurer. On Saturday last, surrounded by a sorrowing family and friends, he breathed his last, after an illness of three or four days. His place among men is vacant forever. this is another evidence of the uncertainty of life and the certainty of death.
Genius of Liberty., Uniontown, Pa., April 11, 1861.
Gregory S. White, 49, of Melcroft, Fayette County, Pa., passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, at his home. He was born Dec. 6, 1959, in Somerset, Somerset County, Pa., a son of Paul "Frog" White, of Indian Head, Fayette County, Pa., and the late Nancy E. Snyder White, who passed away Dec. 2, 2004. Greg was a graduate of Connellsville High School, in Fayette County, Pa., with the Class of 1977. He was employed as a truck driver by Repal Construction of North Huntingdon. He was a member of the Fairview Aid Society in Connellsville and the Mountain Bowling League. Greg was a sportsman, and loved the outdoors. He especially liked hunting, fishing and farming. In addition to his father, Greg is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Vicki Cunningham White; his brothers, Jeff White and wife, Elaine, of Melcroft, Tad White, of Indian Head, and David White and wife, Jennifer, of Butler, Butler County, Pa.; his sister, Laura Cramer and husband, Jerry, of Indian Head; his father-in- law and mother-in-law, James and Beverly Cunningham, of Normalville, Fayette County, Pa.; his brother-in-law, James R. "Rick" Cunningham, of Perrysburg, Ohio; his sisters-in-law, Holly Grimm and husband, Ralph, and Sandy Shaffer, all of Normalville; his nieces and nephews, Adam White, of Melcroft, Elizabeth Holtz and husband, Jason, of Fairmont, W.Va., Jill and Keith White, of Donegal, Somerset County, Pa., Jerry, Jr., Julie and Jackie Cramer, of Indian Head, Jessica and Olivia White, of Butler, Jake and Ethan Cunningham, of Perrysburg, Ohio, Koleen and Chris Grimm, of Normalville, Jeffrey Shaffer and wife, Jennifer, of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Corrie Shaffer, of Norfolk, Va.; and his great-nephew and great-nieces, Jackson Holtz, and Joslin and Addison Shaffer. In addition to his mother, Greg was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Gilbert and Nellie White; and his maternal grandparents, Braden and Daisy Snyder. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Route 711, Melcroft, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Dennis Arndt, officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Eutsey Cemetery, White, Fayette County, Pa.
WHITE, HELEN KATHLEEN, 88, Richland Manor, formerly of Windber, died November 17, 1908 in Windber, daughter of Andrew and Louise Lilly McDowell. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, James P. White; and these brothers and sisters; Francis, James, John and Clyde; sisters, Margaret, Ruth and Katherine. Survived by these sisters; Lydia Boxler, Windber, Madeline Dolsky, Harrisburg and Louise Ryan, Florida; sister-in-law, Genevieve Kolan, Salix; also a number of nieces and nephews. Member of L.C.B.A. of Holy Child Catholic, Windber, where funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friends will be receives from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Hugh V. Maron Funeral Home, Windber, where wake service will be held Monday. Interment, St Agnes Cemetery, Morristown, Pa.
Howard White, 78, of Elyria died Monday, October 14, 1997 at his home after a two month illness. Born in New Geneva, Pa., he had lived in Elyria since 1968, after moving from Brunswick. Mr. White served as sergeant in the Army Air Corps during World War II and received the American Theater Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. He worked for 22 years for the Ford Motor Co. in Brook Park, before retiring in 1981. Mr. White was a member of North Eaton American Legion Post 717, the Elyria Moose Lodge 778, and the United Auto Workers Local 1250. He enjoyed hunting, going on turkey shoots and breeding and training beagles. Survivors include his companion of 20 years, Betty Linden; a son, Charles R. with whom he made his home in Elyria; a brother, Curtis R. of Wyandotte, Mich.; sisters Bessie White of Uniontown, Pa., Edna White of Greensboro, Pa., and Elizabeth Ann Daniels of Dilliner, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mary Elizabeth (nee Sandusky); a brother, Oliver; and sisters Rebecca Crocker and Emma Pelzer. A private service was at the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville. Memorials may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053.
Ida Pearle McLuckey WHITE (1912-2007)
Ida Pearle (McLuckey) White, 95, of Greenville, Pa., formerly of Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa., died Wednesday, October 10, 2007, in the White Cliff Nursing Home, Greenville, Pa. She was born January 22, 1912, in Star Junction, Fayette County, Pa., a daughter of the late Alexander and Ella Frances Begonia McLuckey. Mrs. White was a graduate of the former Perry-Lower Tyrone High School, in Fayette County, Pa., class of 1929, and she was also a graduate of Business School, in Bluefield, W.Va. She was employed as a case worker for the Department of Public Welfare of the State of Pennsylvania, in Harrisburg. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, in Connellsville. Mrs. White is survived by three children: Kathryn Satterwhite and her husband, Lenoy, of Greenville, Pa., Carole Swartz and her husband, Edwin, of Lawrence, Kansas, and Robert White and his wife, Mary Hilton, of Sarasota, Florida; ten grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Charles Ray McLuckey and his wife, Betty Lou, of Sarasota, Florida. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert S. White, one daughter, Constance McCalmont, four brothers, John, James, Robert, and William McLuckey, and one sister, Kathryn McLuckey. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 111 East Green Street, Connellsville, Pa., where services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday with the Rev. Craig Forsythe officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Washington Cemetery, near Perryopolis, Fayette County, Pa. The Order of Eastern Star will conduct a Memorial Service today at 7 p.m. in the Funeral Home. To sign the guest registry, please visit, www.brooksfuneralhomes.com
John Irving WHITE died in 1863. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(11)
WHITE—August 31st, 1863, from the affects of wounds received on Morris Island,
John Irving White, of the 85th Penn's Volunteers, in the 21st year of his age.
The deceased was a highly esteemed member of the M.P. Church of this place, and
was a consistent man and a devoted christian, always endeavoring to "walk
in the fear of the Lord," that he might "reap the reward of the righteous"
in the Eternal City.
Young White, like other noble youths of our land, seeing our once prosperous
and happy government quaking to its very centre, and threatened with destruction
by wicked men, who had risen up in arms to strike a death-blow, which would blot
forever from the face of the earth the last vistage of free government, volunteered
in its defence. Young and buoyant with that fire which burns in the bosom
of patriots; forsaking the scenes of his childhood, leaving behind an aged and
loving father, and kind brothers and sisters, took his departure to assist in
sustaining the honor of the nation. He lived not to see his patriotic hope
consummated—he lived not to see the Angel of Peace unfold her wings and
hover over this mighty nation, and say to the contending hosts—peace—he
lived not to return home and receive the friendly embrace of his father, brothers
and sisters—he lived not to see his comrades in arms return to their former
avocations, under the protecting folds of the symbol of our nationality—that
flag for which Washington fought, La Fayette bled and Warren died. He died
far from home, with one father to stand by the dying couch of the young warrior,
to catch the last dying words ere his spirit had taken its final exit, no kind
sister to wipe the death damp from his brow, but died as the God fearing soldier
dies, in the service of his country, and in the cause of God and humanity. A.
The Genius of Liberty. Uniontown, Pa. Oct 15, 1863.
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Julia White
White, female, 16 months old
Born—–
January, 1889, Fayette City, Pa.
Died—–
May 12, 1890, Fayette City, Pa.
Cause of death–
Pneumonia, sick 5 weeks
Father–
Matthew White
Mother–
Josephine White
Lenora Turner WHITE
(1899-1973)
WHITE, LENORA TURNER— Age 74 years, of 409 Amherst Ave., Coraopolis, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 1973 in the Sewickley Valley Hospital. She was born in Ohiopyle June 16, 1899, a daughter of the late Homer W. and Sally Turner. She was a member of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Coraopolis. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert M. White. She is survived by the following children; Mrs. Lindsey (Madeline) Walters of Hopwood; Mrs. A. Glenn (Frances) Meyer of Coraopolis; Mrs. Harry (Sally) Cluelow of Indianapolis Ind.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Sophia Holland of Conshohocken, Pa.; Mrs., Hazel Johnson of Trevose, Pa. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Crawford-Haky Funeral Home, Hopwood.
WHITE, LENORA TURNER— Friends will be received in the Crawford-Haky Funeral Home, Hopwood, today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday until 1:30 p.m., the hour of service. Rev. Robert Thomas, her pastor, will officiate. Interment in Chalk Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Lida C. White, 78, of Indian Head (Back Creek Road) died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at her home following a lingering illness. She was born July 14, 1895, at Indian Head, a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Reese Cramer. She was a lifelong resident of Indian Head and was a member of the Millertown Community Church.
She is survived by three sons, Lee W. of Indian Head, Harry J. of Champion and Earl D. of Ohiopyle; three daughters, Mrs. Weldon (Katherine) Livengood of Champion R.D.1, Mrs. John (Mary E.) Taxacher of Acme, and Mrs. Ward (Jean) Brant of Deerfield, Ohio; three foster children, Edward and Harry Cline of Lorain, Ohio, and Mrs. Mary White of Champion, R.D.1; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and three step grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Grace Sanner of South Connellsville.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva H. White, May 16, 1972, four sons, Herbert, Arthur, Richard and Wilber and two brothers Charles and Lee Cramer and a half-brother, Robert Reese.
Mary Barbara WHITE (1924-1924)
Mary Barbara White, aged six weeks, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles White, died at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William M. White, of 28 Lemon street, Sunday morning, Sept. 28, 1924, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at the grandparents' home this, Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. E. Hawkins officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Mary White, wife of Charles White of Asken street, died of gunshot wounds, self inflicted, in Uniontown hospital Wednesday morning, May 6, 1925, at 5:05 a. m. Mrs. White shot herself Sunday afternoon at her home while she was alone on the second floor. She was 19 years old and had been married about a year. Funeral arrangements will be completed this afternoon following a post mortem examination which was conducted by Coroner S. A. Baltz this morning to determine the course of the bullet.
Coroner Baltz found that death was due to peritonitis and hemorrhage from the spleen. Both the spleen and diaphragm had been pierced by the bullet.
Mrs. White is survived by her mother, Mrs. Margaret Brennan of West Leisenring, and her father, R. J. McDowell. Three sisters also survive: Miss Lillian McDowell of Pittsburgh; Mrs. R. E. Conn of Confluence and Mrs. A. W. Wertz of Charleston, W. Va. Funeral services will be held from the residence of her mother in Leisenring Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. White was preceded in death by a baby daughter last September.
Mrs. Mary E. White accidentally came to her death, a coroner’s jury, under the direction of Dr. S. A. Baltz found yesterday at an inquest. Mrs. White in cleaning out a bureau drawer located her husband’s revolver, and not being familiar with the mechanism, did not know that the safety was not set. The gun automatically went off, the bullet penetrating the chest. She was rushed to the Uniontown hospital, where she died three days later. Death was due to peritonitis.
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MRS. ROBERT WHITE
Died April 21 at Her Home In Saltlick
Township
Mrs. Robert White, aged 66 years one month four days, died Sunday April 21 at the family residence in Saltlick township. The funeral took place from her late residence Wednesday April 24. Interment in the family burying ground in Saltlick township. Deceased was one of the best known and most highly respected residents of Saltlick township. Her death was due to heart failure. She is survived by her husband and nine children.
On Thursday last a few minutes after one o’clock, Mrs. Nannie White, aged 48 years, departed this life after an illness of three days of pneumonia. Her many friends were shocked to learn of her death. She leaves to mourn her loss a dear husband, sister and many friends.
Pauline J. WHITE died in 1934. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Pauline Josephine White, 63, died at her home at Uledi, Thursday morning,
October 11, 1934, at 6:45 o'clock of a complication of diseases. Surviving are
the following children, Joseph Robert Royal and Blanche Love Royal of Uledi;
Franklin Woods Pleasant of Camp Wilcox and Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Pleasant Harris
of Monongalia, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at the Mt. Olivet Baptist
church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev Mr. Brown officiating, assisted by Rev.
Mr. West. Burial in Clearview cemetery.
(Genius - 10/13/1934)
WHITE
Died on Sunday evening last, Jan 24, 1886, at his late residence in Hopwood, Perry G. White, aged 75 years. The deceased was born and raised in Somerset county and was connected with the National road for many years in different capacities. At the time of his death he had charge of the toll gate at Hopwood. When the late Sebastian Rush was first appointed superintendent of the national road, about twenty-five years since, he put the subject of this sketch in charge of the Monroe gate and he continued to hold such ever since up to the time of his death. He was a faithful and popular official and will be greatly missed. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon the 26th, and was largely attended by citizens for miles around. His remains were interred in the Hopwood cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Fayette Lodge 228, Ancient York Masons, by request of the deceased.
MRS THEODORE WHITE
Mrs. Rachel White, widow of Theodore White and a resident of the West Side, Connellsville, for many years, died this morning at Uniontown. The family resided in South First street and since then Mrs. White had been at Uniontown. She is survived by a son, Hugh Hague. The body is at C. C. Mitchell's funeral chapel where funeral service, time to be announced later, will be held.
WHITE, ROBERT M.— Aged 68, Hopwood, died in the Uniontown Hospital, Monday, April 6, 1964 at 7:15 a.m. He was a son of the late Robert and Mary Rebecca Pope White. He was a member of the Central Christian Church. He is survived by his wife Lenora Turner White and these children, Mrs. Lindsey (Madelyn) Walters, Hopwood; Mrs. Glenn (Frances) Meyer, Coraopolis; Sally White, Coraopolis; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Daniel White, St. Petersburg, Fla. He was predeceased by one son, Robert White Jr., in 1950. Friends will be received in the Edward E. Minerd Funral Home. 106 W. Main St. this evening from 7-9, Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 until Thursday at 11 a.m. the hour of service. Dr. Earl P. Confer, his pastor will officiate. Interment will be in Chalk Hill Cemetery.
Samuel WHITE died in 1880. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(29)
The Keystone Courier
Connellsville, Pa
Friday, May 7, 1880
Page 3, column 1
At an early hour Sunday morning, Samuel White, of this place, died at his residence
on Apple street. Mr. White was, for a long time, Superintendent of McClure &
Co.'s Coke Works, and had recently taken charge of those of Boyle & Hazlett.
He was well and favorably known throughout the coke region. The funeral services
were held on Tuesday at 3 o'clock. Deceased was fifty-one years old.
MISS SARAH WHITE
Miss Sarah Mabel White, 74, of 235 South Prospect St., died suddenly in her home Friday afternoon. She was born February 13, 1894, in Connellsville, a daughter of the late Louis and Lilly Berry White. She was a lifelong resident of this vicinity, and was a retired school teacher from the Dunbar Township School System. She was a member of the Connellsville Revival Center. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Thomas B. (Frances) Slominski of Silver Springs, Md., and Mrs. Florence Myrtly Shroyer, with whom she resided.
WHITE— Miss Sarah Mabel White, 74, of 235 South Prospect St., Connellsville, died Jan. 3, 1969. Friends will be received in the Brooks Funeral Home, 111 East Green St., Connellsville, from 7 to 9 p.m. today, and on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held there Monday at 3 p.m., with Sister Estelle Black officiating. Burial will be in Scottdale Cemetery.
DIED
At camp Pierpoint, near Washington city, of Typhoid fever, on the 9th inst., THOMAS WHITE; son of James H. White, of Connellsville. Aged 20 years and 6 months. The deceased was a dutiful and affectionate son; a pleasant and warm-hearted friend, and a faithful soldier. His body was embalmed at Washington and sent home and buried on Friday with military honors, Capt. Dushane commanding. Having been engineer for some time on the Railroad, the work-shops were cleared and his old companions had it in their power to pay him their last tribute of respect. The funeral procession was very large, and there were few but felt deeply the loss of our departed friend. Trusting in Him who is the Resurrection and the Life, may we meet again where death-divided friends shall meet to part no more. Com.
Dr. Thomas Henry WHITE ( -1915)
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DR. T. H WHITE
IS FOUND DEAD IN
BED AT HIS HOME
Widely Known Surgeon of
Town Is a Victim of
Apoplexy.
HAD BEEN IN GOOD HEALTH
Located in Connellsville in 1882 and
Was one of the Best Known
Surgeons and Physicians in Western
Pennsylvania, Death Was a Shock.
Dr. Thomas Henry White, 69 years old, one of the most prominent surgeons and physicians of Western Pennsylvania was found dead in bed this morning at his residence, 116 West Letch street. Dr. White was in his usual health until two days ago when complained of indigestion. He was about yesterday as usual and last night retired early. About midnight Mrs. White was talking with him and although a little more restless than usual he apparently was in his usual health. He was suffering from no serious symptoms and he made no complaint of feeling ill. Sometime after 1 o’clock his daughter, Miss Anne White heard him breathing, in his customary manner, but on going to his bedside this morning about 8:30 o’clock, found him dead. Apoplexy was the cause of death. Dr. White located in Connellsville in 1882 and had been actively engaged in the practice of his profession ever since that time. He specialized in surgery and was regarded as a brilliant operator. His general practice however, was huge. He devoted much of his time to the Cottage State Hospital. He was a member of the original board of trustees and had been its secretary since its organization in 1890. The Cottage State Hospital enjoys the reputation of being one of the most economical in the state and this is largely due to the close personal attention given its affairs by Dr. White. His principle was to never ask the Legislature for a cent more than was needed and there had never been an instance where the Legislature failed to appropriate the amount asked. On the last two occasions both Governor Lener and Governor Brambaugh voted sums that were badly needed and which had been granted by the Legislature. In the effort to locate a general state hospital here, Dr. White was part5icularly active and gave his influence to the movement which only failed because the Legislature which just adjourned gave no encouragement to new buildings for any state institutions.
Deceased was married October 29, 1873 to Clara Virginia Alyst of Williamsburg, Pa., who with the following children survives: Mrs. Frances Grier Umbel, wife of Judge Robert P. Umbel of Uniontown, William Henry White of Boston, Mass., Miss Anne McDowell White and Robert Edwin White, at home. One sister, Mrs. Anna M. Neff of Connellsville, and a granddaughter, Miss Margaret Umbel of Uniontown, also survive. Dr. White was a son of Rev. N. Grier White and Catherine McDowell White and was born at McConnellsburg on October 26, 1845. He attained his early education in private schools, Williamsburg Academy and Tuscar Medical Academy. He was graduated from Princeton in 1867, ninth in a class of ninety, with the degree of A. B. He read medicine under Dr. John Ivy of Altoona, now deceased, and in 1871, graduated in medicine from the Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. The first twelve years of his practice was at Williamsburg.
Dr. White enlisted in the Home Guard from Tuscar with other students when Pennsylvania was invaded in 1868. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church since childhood, being the son, grandson, and a great grandson of Presbyterian ministers. Dr. White held the following medical positions: Surgeon for the Pennsylvania railroad at Williamsburg for 11 years, surgeon for the Baltimore & Ohio railroad in Connellsville since 1888, surgeon and trustee of the Cottage State Hospital since October 9, 1890, surgeon for the West Penn Railways Company and the H. C. Frick Coke Company. He was a member of the Yough Medical Social Club of Connellsville, the Fayette County Medical Society, the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the American Medical Association. He was a charter member of Catawba Grand Order of the Iroquois and had been its medical examiner since the lodge was instituted 8 years ago. Funeral from the family residence Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock with Rev. E. L. Proudfit, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Hill Grove cemetery.
Verna White, mountain area resident
Verna V. White, 75, of White, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 1995, at Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. She was born Dec. 8, 1919, at Humbert, Somerset County, a daughter of the late James and Nancy Seese Gales. She attended the Melcroft Assembly of God Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Dean (Nancy) Prinkey of White, Mrs. Ross (Beverly) Anderson of Hagerstown, Md., and Sharee White, at home; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Leah Seneff of Hudson, Fla., Iva Kuhns of Center, Colo., and Mrs. Wilbert (Gertrude) Coffman of Albuquerque, N. Mex. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd White, in 1965; two sons, Max and James White; four brothers, Robert, Sheldon, Fred and Tim Gales; and three sisters, Lelia Pratt, Madeline and Eileen Gales.
WHITE— Verna V. White of White died Thursday, January 19, 1995. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the CLYDE BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., Route 711, at Melcroft, where services will be held at 2 p.m., Monay, with the Rev. Dennis Amdt and the Rev. Daniel Cluck officiating. Interment will follow in Eutsey Cemetery, Saltlick Township.
WILBUR H. WHITE
Wilbur H. White, of Hopwood, died at 4 o’clock Monday morning, March 8, in the Uniontown hospital. His death resulted from complications. Mr. White leaves two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Hess and Helen White, and a granddaughter, Marjorie Pay Hess, all of Youngwood. His parents, Mrs. And Mrs. B. L. White, of Hopwood; three sisters, Mrs. Virginia O’Brien, Uledi; Mrs. Herman Einzign, Harrisburg, and Mrs. Kathryn McKnight, Brownfield, and two brothers, Joseph White, Fairchance, and Harry White, Hopwood, also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home of his parents, at Hopwood; Rev. J. D. Stillwagon officiating. Burial will be in Hopwood cemetery.
Willard O. WHITE died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(15)
Willard O. White, one of this district's best-known mining engineers, died suddenly
at 7:45 o'clock Wednesday Evening, May 19, 1937, in the Family residence, 150
Stockton Avenue. He was 60 years, five months and four days old.
Although Mr. White had been seriously ill for sometime, his condition was not
believed to be immediately dangerous and his sudden passing coming as a distinct
shock to members of his family and to a community that knew him so well and favorably.
Mr. White was born December 15, 1876, in Westernville, N.Y., a son of the late
Franklin and Harriett Olney White.
He prepared for his advanced education at Cazenovia seminary, Cazenovia, N.Y.
later being graduated from the Mining and Engineering School, Cornell University.
In 1901 he first came to Fayette County with the American Steel & Wire Company,
later being associated with the H.C. Frick Coke Company at Scottdale and still
later he was engaged on the barge canal in Syracuse, N.Y.
While in Syracuse he was married to Miss Mary Ann Neff, daughter of the late
Dr. George and Loretta Parshall Neff, of Masontown. The wedding occurred June
18, 1904. Two years later a daughter, Mary Harriett White Hubbard, their only
child was born.
Returning to Fayette County, Mr. White was associated with the Tower Hill Coal
& Coke Company as chief engineer and still later served in like capacities
with the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company at Nemacolin. He was with W.J. Rainey
Inc for more than 20 years or until his retirement April 26, 1936 because of
illness.
Mr. White was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and of the
First Presbyterian Church of Uniontown.
Surviving are his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Charles Hubbard and a brother and
sister, Dr. harry White and Mrs. Daniel Wardwell , both residents of Rome, N.Y.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday with additional details (notice cut
off here)
Stamped Herald May 20, 1937
Willie W. WHITE died in 1862. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(49)
February 4th, of diphtheria, WILLIE W., son of James W. and Ann White, aged 3 years and 4 months.
"Death spreads his withering, wintry arms,
And beauty smiles no more;
Ah! Where are now those rising charms,
Who pleased our eyes before?
"That once loved form, now cold and dead,
Each mournful thought employs;
We weep our earthly comforts fled,
And withered all our joys,
"Hope looks beyond the bounds of time,
When what we now deplore,
Shall rise in full, immortal prime,
And bloom to fade no more." Com.
source: The Genius of Liberty. Uniontown, Pa., February 20, 1862.
Vol. 2, No. 3, pg. 5, col. 2.
Adam enhart WHITEHEAD died in 1931. His obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(2)
WHITEHEAD, Adam L.
Adam Lenhart Whitehead, aged 82, a widely known farmer and a member of a pioneer family of Westmoreland county, died at his home near Tarr, Sunday evening, July 19, 1931, at 7:30 o'clock following a brief illness.
For 45 years Mr. Whitehead was a mine foreman for Overholts, the H. C. Frick Coke Company at Strickler, the Humphreys Coal Company at Humphreys and later at the Brownsville plant near Tarr, Westmoreland county. During his long service as foreman there never was a death resulting from accident in mines under his supervision, it is said. For the last 15 years he had been engaged in farming.
Mr. Whitehead is survived by his widow, Mrs. Kathryn Whitehead and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Buttermore of East Millsboro and Miss Daisy Whitehead of Uniontown.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Church of God, Alverton, at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the Alverton cemetery.
Phillip Wayne WHITEHEAD, Sr. (1979-2012)
UNIONTOWN
Phillip Wayne Whitehead, Sr.
Phillip Wayne Whitehead, Sr., 33 of Uniontown, Pa., passed away March 17, 2012 in Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born February 4, 1979 in Eustis, Florida, son of Paula Mae (Burket) Whitehead of Deltona, Florida and Paul Ray Whitehead of Clewiston, Florida. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancée Kelly Weiland of Uniontown; two children: Phillip Whitehead, Jr. of Wake City, Fla. and Shaylei Fern Whitehead of Uniontown; two brothers: Paul Ray Whitehead, Jr. of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Patrick Lee Whitehead of Deltona, Fla. Memorial services were held in Florida. Arrangements were by the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood.
Marguerite WHITELY died in 1918. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(5)
WHITELY, MISS MARGUERITE
Miss Marguerite WHITELY, 49 years old, died Sunday afternoon at the home of her
sister, Mrs. James NYCUM, in Uniontown of Pneumonia………obit may
be cut off
Courier Thurs. 12-5-1918
Edith Gertrude Ringer WHITEMAN ( -1938)
MRS. EDITH WHITEMAN
Mrs. Edith Gertrude Whiteman, aged 53, died at 6:30 o’clock, Saturday morning, January 22, 1938, at the family residence, 137 Downer avenue. Death followed a short illness due to complications. She is survived by her husband, Francis Sebastian Whiteman, an employee of the Second National bank; one daughter, Mrs. R. J. Scott, of Bay City, Mich. Also surviving are three brothers, E. H. Ringer, of Flushing, N.Y.; R. A. Ringer, of Atlasburg, and Ernest R., of Barberton, O. Mrs. Whiteman, who was born in Mt. Braddock, May 2, 1884; a daughter of the late Sebastian and Elizabeth Ringer. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. The body has been removed to the Whitlach Funeral home, 145 North Gallatin avenue. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
DIED— On Friday last, WILLIAM WHITESIDES, of Menallen township, aged about 73 years.
George
T. WHITFIELD died in 1935. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(65)
George T. Whitfield - Died February 28, 1935
George T. Whitfield, aged 42, died suddenly at 8:30 o'clock Thursday evening,
February 28, 1935, at Muncey, Ind. A former resident of Greensburg, Mr.
Whitfield was also well known in Uniontown having been employed in the mechanical
department of the Herald-genius for two or more years.
The body has been returned to Greensburg. Following brief services in the
home of his mother there this morning additional services will be conducted at
9:30 o'clock in Holy Sacrament R. C. church. Burial in Greensburg.
Herald Mar 4 1935
DIED
On the 2d day of Nov. inst., at her father's residence, in Cookstown, Fayette county, Pa., in the 22d year of her age, Miss Rachel J., daughter of George and Eleanor Whiting, leaving fond parents, brothers, and sisters, in deep affliction to mourn the breach in the family circle--the church a loved and useful member--and a large circle of friends and acquaintances her place in society.
The subject of the above notice for about four years had been a professor of the Christian religion, and for the last four years in connection with the Regular Baptist Church. From her consistent deportment since her profession of the Christian of the Christian name, those now greatly bereft feel that they cannot sorrow as those who have no hope, but most firmly believe their loss to be her infinite gain. The cause of her death was disease of the lungs, of that tasty character which hurries so many to their long home. Its first indication was in May last, since which time, despite of medical aid an careful attendance, she rapidly declined, giving but little hope at any time of her recovery. The immediate cause of her decease was hemorrhage of the lungs, and but a few minutes previous no unusual symptoms appeared.--She expressed herself as feeling comfortable, and encouraged her father to leave her for a short time, as circumstances seemed to require. He accordingly done so, and saw her no more until the spirit had fled.
The writer hereof enjoyed an interview with her two days precious to her death, and found her entirely resigned, calm, and peaceful, anticipating the pleasure the Christian’s rest. She inquired whether it was probable we should know each other who had been dear on earth when it Heaven, and was comforted with the thought.--Her greatest solicitude appeared to be in behalf of the church, which she was now leaving for the church above. For her brethren and companions' sake she seemed to desire peace within her walls and prosperity within her gates. Let me die the death of the righteous and my last end be like hers.
| Sister, thou hast gone and left us, | ||
| Here thy loss we deeply feel, | ||
| But 'tis Good that hath bereft us, | ||
| He can all our sorrows heal, | ||
| Yet again we hope to meet thee | ||
| When the day of life is fled. | ||
| Then in heaven with joy to greet thee, | ||
| Where no farewell tear is shed. | ||
| J. R. |
MRS. CORA WHITLATCH
Mrs. Cora B Whitlatch, 66, died suddenly Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Florence Luick, in Uniontown. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Martha Ansell of Hopwood; three daughters, Mrs. Luick of Uniontown, Mrs. Dorothy Genoff and Miss Ethel Ansell of Blairsville; one brother, Robert Cross of Hopwood and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Smith of Baltimore, Md.; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Minerd funeral home, Uniontown. Interment will be in Park Place Cemetery.
John P. Whitlatch
John P. Whitlatch, 68, of Uniontown, Pa., died Thursday, Oct. 13, 1994, in Meese Country Side Hospital, Clearwater, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean Morris Whitlatch; a son, John Whitlatch of Uniontown, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Twila Averill of Clearwater, Fla; four grandchildren; four sisters, Virginia Davis of Dunkirk, N.Y., Allene Roberts of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Ruth White of Tulsa Okla., and Helen Johnson of Baltimore, Md. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date by the Jerome W. Shell Funeral Home.
Paulette Teets WHITLATCH (1949-2012)
UNIONTOWN
Paulette Teets Whitlatch
Paulette Teets Whitlatch, age 62 of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Bayfront Medical Center St. Petersburg, Fla. with her loving husband, John, and daughter, Sara, by her side. She was born August 18, 1949 in Uniontown. Preceding her in death were her father, Jason Teets, and an infant son, Scott. Paulette was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Uniontown and a graduate of South Union High School Class of 1967. She loved reading books, crocheting, planting and tending her flowers and spending time with family and friends. Paulette is survived by her husband of 43 years John I. Whitlatch; three children, Christopher Whitlatch and fianc6, Melissa Carey, of Cranberry, Pa., Sara Whitlatch of St. Petersburg, Fla. and John Whitlatch and wife, Emily, of Philadelphia, Pa.; her mother Eleanor Pegg Teets Golby of Smock, Pa.; a sister, Kathy Adamson and husband Jerry of Masontown, Pa., a stepbrother, Jason Teets; a stepsister, Peggy Teets; her mother-in-law, Norma Jean Whitlatch of Bradenton, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Twila Whitlatch of Sarasota, Fla.; special uncle and aunt, Robert and Sondra Pegg of Uniontown; several cousins; nieces and nephews; very good friends and her precious dogs, Easy and Riley. Paulette will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Friends will be received in the JEROME W. SHELL FUNERAL HOME, 164 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown PA on Sunday from 12:30 to 2:30 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday until 11:00 a.m., the hour of service with the Rev. Timothy Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Live Like Lou.org to continue the fight against ALS.
Calvin Eugene WHITLOW (1927-1974)
WHITLOW, CALVIN EUGENE— Age 47 years, of 29 Hood St., Brownsville, was dead on arrival at Brownsville General Hospital at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, August 22, 1974. He was born February 27, 1927 in Brownsville, a son of Andrew Straton Whitlow of Brownsville R.D. 1, and the late Margaret E. Dupre Whitlow. He was a veteran of World War II, member of UMWA Vesta Local and Luzerne Twp. Vol. Fire Co. Besides his father, he is survived by two children, Calvin Eugene Whitlow, Jr. and Patricia M. Whitlow both of Long Island, New York, three brothers, William Straton of Coral Gables Fla.; Jennings R. Whitlow of San Marco, Calif.; Lowell Whitlow of Vestaburg; three sisters: Louella Shiota of Chicago, Ill., Shirley Wilson of Chicago, Ill., and Delores Vancich of Brownsville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth. Friends will be received in the Andrew J. Skirpan Funeral Home, 135 Park St., Brownsville this evening 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m. where services will be held in the funeral home, Monday, 26th at 11 a.m. Rev. Wayne Tolson will officiate. Interment will follow in the LaFayette Memorial Park.
WHITMAN, JERRY, SR.— Age 72, a resident of R.D. 1 (Evans Manor), Uniontown, died in the Uniontown Hospital on Saturday, July 6, 1974 at 1:55 p.m. He was born at Uniontown, a son of the late James and Ella Lynch Whitman. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Ethel Maust Whitman, in December, 1959. He was the retired general superintendent of maintenance in the North Union Township School District, and was a member of the Community Methodist Church, Evans Manor, B. P. O. Elks Lodge 370, Uniontown, Fraternal Order of Eagles 828, Uniontown, and North Union V. F. W. Post 8543. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Charles (Ellen) White and Mrs. Darwin (Beverly) Hay, both of Silver Spring, Maryland, Mrs. Sherman (Nancy) Whoolery of Evans Manor, Sandra (Sandy) Whitman at home, Mrs. Joseph (Arlene) Cascaria of Canonsburg; one son, Jerry Robert Whitman, Jr. of Rowe’s Run, nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends in the Robert S. Oats Funeral Home, 71 Pennsylvania Ave., today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. H. Leigh Jarvis officiating. Interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
Jerry R. Whitman
Jerry R. Whitman, 58, of Rowes Run, Pa., died Thursday, March 28, 1996, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born on April 4, 1937, in Uniontown, Pa., son of the late Jerry and Ethel Maust Whitman. Surviving are his wife, Peggy Fuller Whitman; three children, Jerry Whitman Jr., of Smock, Pa., Kerry and his wife, Terry Whitman of Rowes Run, Pa., and Sherry and her husband, John Shumaker of Fairfax, Va.; two grandchildren, Sherry Rusinak and Geri Whitman; three sisters, Nancy and her husband, Sherman Whoolery of Uniontown, Pa., and Arlene and her husband, Henry Callithen of Eighty Four, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters, Beverly Hay and Ellen White. No service will be held at the request of the deceased. Arrangements are under the direction of the ANDREW J. SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME, 135 Park St., Brownsville, Pa.
John B. WHITT died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
John Berg Whitt, died suddenly Thursday evening with death attributed to complications.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Genevieve Ruble Witt of Smithfield; a son, Robert
F. Witt, at home; a daughter, Mrs. H. E. Caton of Wharton Furnace Road; and one
grandson, Phillip Caton.
Private services will be Sunday at 2:30 at the Minerd funeral parlors with the
Rev. Jacob C. Ruble, pastor of the Pigeon Creek Presbyterian church at West Alexandria,
in charge. Burial will be in Pennsville cemetery.
(Standard - July 3, 1937)
Mrs.
Jason WHOOLSEY died in 1898. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(5)
WHOOLSEY, MRS. JASON
Masontown, Dec. 12
Mrs. Jason WOOLSEY died at her late residence in Nicholson Twp. Saturday morning, Dec. 10, 1898, at 12:30 o’clock of typhoid fever. She was in the 64th year of her age. Deceased had been sick for 10 weeks and had taken a relapse which had caused her death. She leaves a husband and three children, Harry, James, and Mrs. William GREY. Funeral took place today at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. A. B. Elliott. Interment in the Lutheran church.
Standard Mon. 12-12-1898 pg. 1 col. 6
Katherine Eisenhart WHYEL died in 1934. Her obit was contributed to the
Fayette County USGenWeb Project.(14)
Katherine Eisenhart Whyel, wife of John A. Whyel to whom she was married on March 28, 1873, in Pittsburgh, died at 3:04 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, September 26, 1934, in the family residence 430 North Gallatin avenue.
Mrs. Whyel was a native of Uniontown having been born here in 1856. She spent her entire life as a resident here where she had a host of friends and acquaintances to mourn her passing.
Besides her husband she is survived by nine children: John W. Whyel, William Whyel, Mrs. Mary Hogsett, Charles, Paul and Saide Whyel all of Uniontown; Mrs. A. J.
(balance of obit missing)
Kathryn W. Wood WHYEL ( -1944)
MRS. DONALD WHYEL
Mrs. Kathryn W. Whyel, 33, wife of Donald B. Whyle, died Saturday afternoon at the home of her parents, Mrs. And Mrs. Luke P. Wood, at 66 Iowa street, Uniontown. Surviving are her husband, her parents, one daughter and one sister. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon.
Myrtle Emma Smith WIANT (1879-1939)
MRS. FRED WIANT
Mrs. Myrtle Emma Smith Wiant, 80 years old, wife of Fred Wiant, died at 8 o’clock Sunday night at her home, 615 Park street, after an illness of five days. Mrs. Wiant was born in Ohio, January 23, 1879, a daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Smith. She came to Connellsville in 1902 with the family and had since resided here. She was married October 25, 1905 to Fred Wiant. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and had taught a Sunday school class since her marriage, serving as assistant teacher of the Philathea Class and E. B. Martin Class at the time of her death. She had served as president of the Missionary Society of the church for several years and was holding the position of second vice-president of that organization when she died. Surviving are her husband, Fred Wiant, and two sons, James and Max Wiant, both at home. A son, Edward Smith preceded her in death in 1924 as had a daughter, Mrs. Tomasena Stauffer, in 1930. There is one grandchild, Maxine Stauffer of Laurel, Del. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters: James Smith of Heller, KY., Cecil Smith of Uniontown, Walter Smith of Connellsville, Mrs. Lily Anderson of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Rosie Rhodes of Zanesville, Ohio. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Charles C. Mitchell Chapel with Dr. J. Walter Barnes of Connellsville officiating. Burial will be in Hill Grove Cemetery.
MRS. HANNAH WIDDOWS
Mrs. Hannah Widdows, 78, of Hardy Hill, Dunbar, died at 2 p.m. Monday in Fazio Nursing Home, near Markleysburg. She was born Feb. 7, 1896, at Dunbar, a daughter of the late Alex and Mary Hiles Klink. She is survived by one son, Earl, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Damico of Hooverville, Pa. and two grandchildren. She was predeceased in addition to her parents by her husband, John Earl, in 1965, and by three sisters and five brothers.
WIDDOWS— Friends of Mrs. Hannah Widdows of Hardy Hill, Dunbar, who died Monday, April 22, 1974, may call at Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be held there at 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Clyde A. Wildhagen officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery.
MRS. MARGARET E. WIDDUP
Mrs. Margaret E. Widdup, 78 years old, widow of Charles Widdup, died Wednesday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Jennie Wilson, in Hazelwood. Mrs. Widdup was born and raised in the vicinity of Dunbar and for the past 32 years resided in Pittsburg. Her husband died a number of years ago. One brother, Robert McDowell, of Pittsburg, and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Lancaster, survive.
Notes from contributor:
Buried–
Franklin Cemetery, Dunbar
Father–
Andrew McDowell
Mother–
Lydia Jane Stewart McDowell
Spouse–
Charles, died March 19, 1872
Children–
Charles H. and Jimmy W. Widdup
WIDOP— At the home of his mother at Pittsburg, on Monday, February 18th, 1895, Charles, only son of Mrs. Charles Widop, aged 22 years, of consumption. The remains were brought to Dunbar on Wednesday the 20th, for interment. Services were held in the Methodist Protestant Church by the pastor, Rev. Rush. Interment in Franklin Cemetery. The deceased was born at Dunbar, but removed to Pittsburg several years ago with his mother. He was sick for more than a year. He was a good kind boy and only support of his mother, his father having died when he was small.
Katherine R. Hoffman WIDRA (1908-1995)
Katherine R. Widra
Katherine R. Hoffman Widra, 87, of Connellsville, died Wednesday in Uniontown Hospital. She is survived by a son, Alvin Sheetz of Connellsville; three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received in the L. Richard Hoover Funeral Home, Elizabethville, Sunday evening.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
May 3, 1908
Died—–
August 23, 1995
Walter WIELKIEWICZ died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Walter Wielkiewicz, aged 63, died at 5:30 Sunday morning, October 17, 1937, at
the home in 21 Williams street, Uniontown, after an illness of seven months.
He was born in Poland and was an active member of the Pennsylvania Slovak
Union and St. Joseph's Catholic church.
Surviving are the widow, Louise; three sons, Stanley, Walter, Jr., and Edward,
of Nemacolin; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Tajz and Mrs. Helen Porto, of Uniontown,
and a son, Stephen, at home.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday ??
(balance of obit is missing)
C. W. WIENTGE
died in 1937.
His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb Project.
(2)
C. W. Wientge Disclosed.
J. H. Scott Receives Letter from Mrs. Wientge; Body Arrives Tomorrow.
A letter received today by J. H. Scott from Mrs. C. W. Wientge in Plymouth, England, revealed the nature of the accident which caused the untimely death of Mr. Wientge enroute to France to attend the Rotarian convention there.
Mr. Wientge met with the accident on Thursday, May 27, when a party on board started a tour of inspection of the ship. They started down to the engine room, the letter stated. A young man escorted the party and no warming was given of any possible danger. The group passed from one section of the ship to another through heavy iron doors which they took no notice of in passing.
Finally after other members of the party had passed through one, it closed quickly and caught Mr. Wientge. Mrs. Wientge described the order in which they passed through the door saying, "Mrs. Johnson, myself, Mrs. Morrow, wife of Dr. Morrow of Sewickley, had just walked through the opening in the order named. Mr. Wientge was next. It was a terrible thing. It was at least three minutes before he was released."
Mr. Wientge was unconscious shortly after the accident but soon regained consciousness. The hospital of the ship was well equipped and Dr. Morrow took charge. Everything possible to save the man was done. Due to the rough passage, Mr. Wientge had an uncomfortable trip, Mrs. Wientge wrote.
He was admitted to a Plymouth hospital at 11 p.m., Saturday, May 29.
Dr. and Mrs. Morrow, Mrs. Wientge, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett and Mr. and Mrs. Weldin, all of Pittsburgh went to the hospital with him.
Mr. Wientge's injuries were of an internal nature. He began to take nourishment and seemed to be improving. He insisted that Mrs. Wientge continue on the trip.
The body will arrive in New York tomorrow and be shipped to the home in Fayette street.
(Standard - June 14, 1937)
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Fall on Ship Brings Death to Mr. Wientge. Body of Local Man to be Sent Home, Arriving in New York June 15.
The body of Charles W. Wientge, whose vacation trip was interrupted yesterday by death after a fall while inspecting the engine-room of the Cunard liner Alaunia, will be brought home on the Aquitania, reaching New York June 15, it was learned today.
Mr. Wientge, prominent in Uniontown's business circles for a number of years, was on his way to the Rotary International convention at Nice, France, when the fall occurred.
The vessel put in at Plymouth, England, where he died in a hospital early yesterday. No details concerning the injuries sustained are as yet available.
The first announcement of the death of Mr. Wientge, who was to have been seated as school board president July 1, was in a cablegram from Mrs. Wientge to her husband's partner in the Union Auto Supply company, J. H. Scott.
Subsequently, additional information was secured by Chairman George Shirey, of the Rotary International Travel Committee, Pittsburgh, and Emmet Cole of the American Express company, who had arranged the trip. Mr. Wientge, accompanied by his wife, had sailed from Montreal, Canada, May 21, and had planned a considerable European trip after the convention. Surviving Mr. Wientge are his widow, Mrs. Edna Wientge, and one daughter, Elvira, popular Uniontown teacher, and his mother, Mrs. Mary Wientge and a sister, Mrs. Anna Amos, Bentleyville. ???
(Not sure if this is the end of the obit)
(Standard - June 8, 1937)
Hedgig WIESNIEWSKY (1825-1931?)
MRS. HEDGIG WIESNIEWSKY
On the eve of her 106th birthday, Mrs. Hedgig Wiesniewsky, Fayette county’s oldest resident died Wednesday in her home at Everson. She was born October 15, 1825, and had lived in Everson for 76 years. Despite her age she attended church regularly until she became seriously ill six weeks ago. She lived alone but the boy scouts had “adopted” her and looked after her welfare, doing most of her chores. One son, Frank Wiesniewsky, of South Everson, is her only survivor. Funeral services in charge of Rev. Fr. John Wojeirchowski will be solemnized in St. Joseph’s R. C. church, Everson, Friday morning at 9 o’clock. Burial in charge of the Boy Scouts will follow in the church cemetery.
DIED— On the 16th ult., at Pittsburgh, of consumption, ELIZA JANE, daughter of Thomas and Mary Wiggins, formerly of this county, in the 20th year of her age. At mid-day the angels came, And bore her soul away, From sorrow, suffering and pain, To realms endless day. She was a fragrant flow’ret, rate, That withered in its bloom; “Tis and to think that one so fair, Sleeps in the silent tomb. May we, by faith, on Him rely, Who was for sinners slain; And then when we lie down and die, We’ll meet with thee again. Hoping that in a brighter sphere, Thou art among the blest; For loss of thee we drop a tear, And sing, “Rest, maiden, rest.” COM
Robert H. WIGGINS died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(71)
Robert H. WIGGINS, resident of Lilley for the past 10 years, and a member of
the Lilley local died at 8:25 Monday night, July 19, 1937, in the Brownsville
General hospital, following an illness of six months. He was a resident of House
86.
His widow, Katherine Kogler WIGGINS, survives, together with two sons, Harry
S. and Franklin, at home.
Requiem high mass will be said at 10 a.m. Thursday, in St. Peter's R. C. church,
Brownsville. The Rev. Fr. Martin Brennan will be the celebrant. Burial will
be in the family lot, in the Smock cemetery.
DIED— On the 20th July last, Samuel B. Wiggin, son of Col. Cuthbert Wiggins, of Wharton township, in the 20th year of his age.
WILDE, HENRY LEO— Age 51 years, husband of Ella Wusnack Wilde of Hopwood-Coolspring Rd., died at the Uniontown Hospital at 7:00 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 1958 after a prolonged illness. He was born at Shoaf, and had been a life long resident of this area. He had been a former foreman at Richmond Radiator and a member of the Hutchinson Sportsmen Club. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Wilde, in December, 1957, and the following children, Paul and Mrs. Herbert (Dolores) Goglin, both of Youngstown, Ohio; and Edward, at home; three grandchildren. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Ludwig (Erna) Hausler to Uniontown; and Mrs. Elsie David of Steubenville, Ohio. Friends will be received at the Victor A. DeCarlo Funeral Home, 1369 N. Gallatin Ave., until 2 p.m. Sunday, the hour of service with Rev. G. C. Waldkoenig, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
WILDERMAN, MISS ANNA— Age 83 years, of 22 W. Fayette St., Uniontown, Pa., died suddenly Tuesday, March 14, 1967, at 10:30 p.m., in the Uniontown Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Wilderman, one of Uniontown's oldest families. Miss Wilderman was a retired employee of the French Cleaners and Dryers Co., employed for twenty-three years; a member of the former Second Presbyterian Church, Uniontown, since 1902, and was presently a member of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church of Uniontown. Surviving are two nieces, Mrs. I. J. Wiant, state of New Jersey and Mrs. Charles Bartlett, Pittsburgh; one nephew, Robert J. Wilderman, state of California. Friends will be received in the Jerome W. Shell Funeral Home, 318 Morgantown St., today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and until Friday at 11 a.m., the hour of service. Rev. Vincent T. Ross will officiate. Burial in the Park Place Cemetery.
Elizabeth WILDERMAN
(1854-1921)
Mrs. John Wilderman, aged 67 years, died at her home on Coolspring street, Thursday morning, October 20, 1921 at 9:30 o'clock. She is survived by her husband and leaves a son, C. A. Wilderman, Charleroi, and two daughters, Mrs. Anna and Mrs. Arthur Tate, at home. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. E. A. Hodil and Rev. W. S. Bowman will officiate. Interment in Park Place cemetery.
BONITA J. WILDERS
Bonita Jean Wilders, 21-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Wilders of Melcroft, died at 12:15 o’clock Sunday morning at her home after an extended illness. Surviving besides her parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George D. Wilders of Melcroft and the maternal grandparent, Martin Hohider of Mount Pleasant. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon with a prayer at the home at 1 o’clock and additional rites at Mount Nebo Church of God at Champion, with Rev. Russell L. McCullough, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church of God at Champion, officiating. Interment in charge of the Brooks funeral service, will be in Mount Nebo Cemetery.
WILES, LUCY R. — Age 90 years, of R.D.3, Smithfield, (Old Frame) Pa., died Friday, March 30, 1990, in Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia. She was born at Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, on June 22, 1899, daughter of the late Arthur and Virginia Liston Teets. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Brown Wiles; a brother, George Teets; and a sister, Edith Collins. She is survived by the following children: Dale Wiles of R.D.1 Smithfield, Betty Bankhead of Uniontown, Elmer Wiles of Shoaf, Isa Wiles of Smithfield, Roy Wiles of R.D.3 Smithfield, and Harold Wiles of Uniontown; 31 grandchildren; a number of great and great great grandchildren; and one sister, Agnes Forman of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. The family received friends in the John F. Brownfield Funeral Home, Smithfield, Saturday evening from 7 to 9 and will receive friends today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Monday until 11 a.m., when services will be conducted with Bob Whoolery, Minister, officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bruceton Mills.
MRS. BELLE WILEY
SCOTTDALE, Feb. 27. — Mrs. Belle Wiley, 71 years old, a former resident of Scottdale, died of pneumonia Friday at her home at Detroit. The body was brought here this afternoon and buried in Scottdale Cemetery, with Rev. Judson Jeffreys officiating at the grave. Mrs. Wiley was the widow of H. T. Wiley, who died 10 years ago in Scottdale. Two sons and two daughters survive. They are: Harry Wiley, a druggist at Rockwood; George Wiley of Johnstown, Mrs. Fred Allison of Roscoe, and Miss Bessie Wiley at Detroit.
HUSBAND DIES IN WIFE’S ARMS AFTER SHOOTING
George Wilgus Shot, Wife Wounded
In Mountain Cornfield Thursday
John Milton Hay Held in County Jail Following Shooting; Dozen Or So Ears of Corn Given as Cause of Slaying; Mrs. Wilgus Gives Version of Affray; Victim Staggers More Than Mile Before Collapsing in Wife’s Arms; Woman Receives 18 Pellets in Back. Hay Surrenders to Attorney E. B. Brown and Is Lodged in Jail
A dozen or so ears of corn were paid for Thursday morning by George Wilgus, 60, of Dunbar township, with his life, as his wife, Mrs. Mary Wilgus, 42, received 18 pellets from a shotgun charge in her back. Both were shot, officers say, by John Milton Hay, 30, who is held in county jail here charged with the shooting after having voluntarily surrendered to Attorney E. D. Brown.
Wilgus died in his wife’s arms after staggering, mortally wounded, along the road for nearly a mile from the scene of the shooting, on the Hay place on Kingan’s Hill, seven miles from Dunbar in the mountain fastness. Mrs. Wilgus made her way to the home of her brother, Sessel Hughes, at “The Bars,” a corral near where her husband died, reporting the slaying before she herself collapsed. Removed to the offices of Dr. E. B. Guie, in Dunbar, she was administered first aid and then taken to the Uniontown Hospital. Her condition late last night was reported as not serious.
According to Mrs. Wilgus’ own story, she and her husband went to the Hay home to get mushrooms in a field near the house and “to purchase corn.” Hay, who lives with his parents, she said, told them he had nothing to say about selling the corn. They then went to a woods back of the Hay residence for the mushrooms. On their return, she continued, they decided to take two dozen ears of corn and pay for them later. As they started down the road, Hay suddenly appeared behind them, Mrs. Wilgus relates, saying “don’t either of you move.”
Despite this warning, she said, she started to run down the road and received the first shot in her back and legs. This failed to knock her down, however, and she continued to run until she heard the second shot. At this point, according to her story, she turned around and saw her husband staggering toward her. Rushing to him she managed to assist him down the road for about a mile before he finally collapsed, dying a few minutes later. Staggering into the home of her brother, Sessel Hughes, Mrs. Wilgus told her story and asked him to notify the authorities.
District Attorney Wade K. Newell, Sheriff Harry Hackney, Coroner S. A. Baltz, County Detective J. A. Hann and Corporal Fontaine, of the State Police, left for the scene to investigate. All but the Coroner turned back, however, after viewing the body, when they learned that the assailant himself was enroute to Uniontown. Coroner Baltz ordered the body removed to the funeral establishment of J. T. Burhans at Dunbar where an autopsy was performed. Death, it is said, resulted from gunshot wounds of the lower intestines. The pellets had also torn through the base of the spine severing it. How the slain man walked as far as he did with his spine severed was remarkable, it was said. The autopsy also disclosed a piece of gun wadding imbedded in the dead man’s intestines indicating the charges was fired from very close range.
District Attorney Newell said last night he had taken no statement from Hay. The latter is quoted however as having previously said “I aimed for his legs but the shot went high.” Making his way to the offices of Attorney Brown, Hay is reported to have said, “I imagine they will be wanting me” and asked the attorney to take him to jail. Warden William Wilson is said to have at first refused to commit Hay without instructions from the district attorney but reconsidered and took him in custody.
Surviving Wilgus, besides his widow, are: a daughter, Mrs. Edward Wilson, of Dunbar; two step-daughters, Mrs. Clarence Goswell, Brookvale; one grandchild; a brother, Charles Wilgus, of Dunbar; and two sisters, Mrs. Park Roebuck, of Dunbar; and Mrs. Frank Hughes, of Conible. The body has been removed to the Edward Wilson residence where funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. William Hamilton, of the Dunbar Methodist Protestant church, and Rev. D. E. Miners, of Connellsville, will officiate. Burial in Franklin cemetery at Dunbar.
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THRONG AT FUNERAL OF GEORGE WILGUS;
WIFE IS LIBERATED
Largely attended was the funeral service Sunday afternoon for George Wilgus, 54 of Wheeler, slain early Thursday morning at Kingan Hill; in the mountains about eight miles back of Dunbar. Mrs. Wilgus, who was wounded in the back and leg by the same shotgun charge which felled her husband and had been detained at the county jail at Uniontown pending completion of the investigation, was liberated Saturday afternoon and she attended the funeral. Rev. William S. Hamilton, pastor of the Dunbar Methodist Church, and Rev. David Minerd of Connellsville where the officiating ministers at the service held at the home of Mr. Wilgus son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wilson of Dunbar. The Methodist Protestant Church Choir sang. Interment was made in the Franklin Cemetery, Dunbar. Pallbearers were J. W. Showman, Eugene Peters, John Hamman, Albert Bodkin, Wilbur Roebuck and Madison Hughes.
HOLD HAY FOR
MURDER; MAY
BE FUGITIVE
Legal moves which blocked even the presence of John Milton Hay at the hearing, where he was formally charged with murder, continued today to make him inaccessible to the Commonwealth, despite every effort on the part of the district attorney’s office to have Hay tell “his story.” The extraordinary condition by which Hay was barred from the “clutches” of the law was brought about by Attorney E. D. Brown, who personally delivered his client as a prisoner to the county jail and served formal notice upon all concerned that he was not to be taken out of the jail to be interviewed.
Usually the district attorney or his staff take a murder defendant to a sequestered spot and there while the crime is still fresh in everyone’s mind the details of the homicide are recorded in signed and sworn statements. These statements come in very handy at the trial in case the defendant should decide to change his story. But Hay surrendered himself to his attorney after the alleged shooting and Mr. Brown took i9mmediate steps to protect his client from any interviews by the police of the district attorney.
Hay was not present at the hearing, Saturday night before Justice of the Peace, H. T. Ellenberger in Dunbar, where formal charges of murder were made. Despite this fact, Hay was held on a murder charge after County Detective Jack Bann and Corporal Eugene L. Fontaine of the state police had given their testimony. The testimony of the two directly charged Hay with killing George Wilgus and with wounding his wife, Mary Hughes Wilgus.
Hann took an additional shot at the defendant, however, by adding a fugitive from justice charge against him. “It is the first time in my life I have never been able to interview a prisoner whom we have formally charged with murder,” Hann said. Informed of the county detective’s view, Attorney E. D. Brown, who was a district attorney himself once, merely chuckled and sagely replied: “My man didn’t do it. He don’t know anything about it. When the time comes and if he has to he will tell his story to the court and jury.” “Well, he’s held for murder right now,” retorted the county detective.
THREE MURDERS ARE
CLOSED AT COURT SESSION
Two Given Jail Terms, Third Placed On
Probation; Furlani To Torrence
In a sentence court session that broke all records for speed yesterday afternoon, Judge D. W. Henderson disposed of three murder cases more quickly than it take to tell, and imposed sentence on a dozen other defendants. Still another session will be necessary to eliminate the big list, however.
Recognizing a plea for leniency made by Attorney William A. Miller for John Haye, Dunbar township farmer, who admitted shooting to death George Wilgus, Judge Henderson placed Haye on probation for a period of three years. A fine of $100 and costs was also imposed. More thatn 400 residents of the township, including parents of the victim, had signed a petition urging clemency.
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Luzerne Items
John Wilgus died on the 17th inst., at his son-in-law’s, Isaac Covert. Mr. Wilgus was in his eighty-fifth year.
Information obtained from death certificate.
Abraham Wilhelm
Born—–March 7, 1820, Maryland
Died—–October 29, 1913, Fayette Co., Pa.
Buried–Perryopolis- Mt. Washington Cemetery
Father–George Wilhelm, born in Maryland
Mother–Mary Welsh, born in Maryland
ALBERT WILHELM
Albert Wilhelm, 58, died suddenly at 10 p.m. Sunday at his home in Fayette St., Dunbar. He was born Nov. 16, 1899, at Dunbar, a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Frances Getz Wilhelm. He was a member of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics No. 207 of Dunbar and a car repairman at the Bowest yards of the Western Maryland Railroad for the past 33 years. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Mary Wilhelm at home and Mrs. Edna T. Thomas of Poplar Grove, and three brothers, James A. of South Connellsville, Jacob of Springdale and Robert O. of Carrick. The body will be at the Burhans funeral home at 7 o'clock this evening where funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. J. D. Schrecengost, pastor of the Franklin Memorial Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Cemetery.
Anna M. Wilhelm, 87, of Connellsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, in the Keefer Personal Care Home, Connellsville. She was born March 27, 1914 in Mount Pleasant, a daughter of the late Leslie and Sophia Lopes Hoge. Mrs. Wilhelm was a member of the First Baptist Church of Connellsville. She is survived by two daughters, Edith L. Moore and her husband, Bernard, of Sugar Loaf, N.Y., and Darlene Malone and her husband, John, of Dunbar; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one stepdaughter; two stepsons; three brothers, Raymond Hoge of Slippery Rock, Harry Hoge of Connellsville and James Hoge and his wife, Alice, of the state of Kentucky; and one sister, Edith Leicheenberger and her husband, Roy, of Sheffield, Pa. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James E. Wilhelm in 1995; two stepsons and one brother, Bud Hoge. Friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville today from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., the hour of service in the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Hellein officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville.
Charles E. WILHELM (1890-1906)
DIED AT HOSPITAL
Charles E. Wilhelm Succumbs to
Pneumonia
Charles E. Wilhelm, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilhelm of Greenwood, died this morning at the hospital of pneumonia. The deceased had been ill for the past month and was removed to the hospital several days ago owning to an abscess having formed in one of his lungs. He was born February 12, 1890. About a year ago he met with an accident while sled riding on East Fayette street. Besides his parents he is survived by one brother, James, and three sisters, Misses Sarah, Rosa and Inez. The funeral will take place from his father’s residence at Greenwood, Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Interment in Hill Grove cemetery.
Charles E. Wilhelm
Connellsville, April 11— Charles E. Wilhelm, aged 16 years, succumbed this morning at 9:45 o'clock at the Cottage State hospital. The lad is a son of George W. Wilhelm, of Greenwood. He was taken ill several weeks ago with pneumonia and was operated on at the hospital a week ago today for the removal of puss which had collected in the lungs. The operation was successful, but complications since developed, causing his death. The body was removed to the morgue of Undertaker J. E. Sims and prepared for burial. The funeral will be held Friday at 3 o'clock from the residence of his father. Interment in Hill Grove cemetery.
Dorothy Gill WILHELM (1829-1915)
Information obtained from death certificate.
Dorothy Gill Wilhelm
Wife of Abraham Wilhelm
Born—–October 10, 1829, West Virginia
Died—–July 4, 1915, Fayette Co., Pa.
Buried–Perryopolis- Mt. Washington Cemetery
Father–Adam Gill, born in WV
Mother–Mary Snell/Smell, born in WV
WILHELM, EARL E. — Age 61 years, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Wednesday, August 29, 1990, in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born February 23, 1929, in Dunbar, Pa., son of the late Jacob and Thelma Betty Wilhelm. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Seneca Lodge 806 F&AM, served in the Navy and was a retired Hatfield Power Station shift supervisor. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Jean Hough Wilhelm; a son, Clint Wilhelm of Alexandria, VA; two daughters, Mrs. Stephen P. (Cherie) Magga and Laurie McNaughton both of Uniontown; six grandchildren; Katherine, Michael and Vanessa Magga and Melissa, Elizabeth and Heather McNaughton of Uniontown; a brother, Donald Ray Wilhelm of Springdale, Pa.; a sister, Catherine Aul of Beaver Falls, Pa. Friends will be received in the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home, 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, today 2 to 4 p.m., and 7 to 9 p.m., and until Friday at 11 a.m., the hour of service with Dr. Franklin D. Hallman Jr. officiating. Interment Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Elizabeth M. ‘Libbie’ Moss WILHELM (1913-2006)
Elizabeth M. "Libbie" Moss Wilhelm, age 92, of Grindstone, Fayette County, Pa., died Thursday, March 9, 2006, in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa. She was born on April 10, 1913, in Perryopolis, Fayette County, Pa., the daughter of J. Allen and Beulah Moss. "Libbie" was an Administrative Secretary for the now former Redstone Township School District and also the Brownsville General Hospital, both located in Fayette County, Pa. She volunteered much of her time to The Harbor of Light and the Calvary Baptist Church. "Libbie" was very devoted to her family, and was a loving caregiver to her husband and many nieces and nephews. Her parents, beloved husband, Harry A. Wilhelm, a brother, William Moss, and a niece, Sharon Preston, preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory are numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date and will be announced. Arrangements are under the direction of the STEPHEN R. HAKY FUNERAL HOME INC. AT SYLVAN HEIGHTS CEMETERY, A Dignity Memorial Provider, 603 North Gallatin Avenue Extension, Uniontown, Pa.
Frances W. WILHELM
(1866-1945)
MRS. FRANCES WILHELM
Mrs. Frances W. Wilhelm, 79 years old, of Dunbar, died at 11:50 o’clock Monday night at her home after an extended illness of complications. Mrs., Wilhelm was born in Somerset county, near Wellersburg, on February 22, 1866, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Getz, and had resided at Dunbar for the past 53 years. She was preceded in death in 1936 by her husband, Benjamin Franklin Wilhelm.
Surviving children are James, A. of South Connellsville, Mrs. Jessie Donner of Springdale, Robert O. of Pittsburgh, Mrs. William Thomas of Connellsville, Jacob of Dunbar and Albert and Mary at home. There are 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was a sister of Mrs. Louisa Baker of Connellsville and B. F. Getz of Cumberland, Md. Mrs. Wilhelm was a member of the Franklin Memorial Methodist Church of Dunbar.
Funeral arrangements, in charge of James T. Burhans of Dunbar, have not been completed.
MRS. WILHELM’S RITES
The funeral for Mrs. Frances W. Wilhelm, 79, of Dunbar will be held Friday afternoon. There will be a prayer service at the home at 12:30 o'clock after which the body will be taken to the Franklin Memorial Methodist where there will be a full service at 2:30 o'clock in charge of Rev. William S. Hamilton, pastor. Burial will be made in the Franklin Cemetery.
Francis C. WILHELM
(1837-1919)
FRANCIS C. WILHELM
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The funeral of Francis C. Wilhelm who died Wednesday at his home at Dunbar was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. D. L. Minerd, Rev. O. W. Bolton and Rev. W. H. McKilveen officiating. The Dunbar lodge of Odd Fellows had charge of the services. Civil War veterans also attended. The interment was made in Dickerson Run Union cemetery.
Harry A. Wilhelm
Harry A. Wilhelm, 84, of Grindstone, R.D. 1, Pa., died Wednesday, March 12, 1997, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born Oct. 4, 1912, in Uniontown, Pa., son of the late George A. and Edith B. (Barker) Wilhelm. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lee and brothers, David and Allen Wilhelm. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth (Moss) Wilhelm; and two brothers, William G. Wilhelm of the state of Massachusetts and Frank L. Wilhelm of Chalk Hill, Pa. He attended the Calvary Baptist Church, was a charter member of the Brownsville Lions Club for over 40 years and was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy Seabees. He [was] also a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 60 in Brownsville, Pa. Mr. Wilhelm was a retired lineman for West Penn Power Company. Friends will be received in the HAKY FUNERAL HOME, 139 West Fayette St., Uniontown, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with Pastor Mike Padgett officiating. Interment will follow in Westland Cemetery, Centerville Borough, Washington County.
Isaac P. WILHELM died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Isaac P. Wilhelm, aged 77, well-known resident of Hopwood vicinity, died at his
home Tuesday afternoon, November 16, 1937, following a stroke. He was an
old-age pensioner.
Surviving are one daughter, Maggie, at home, and a son, Charles, of Elizabeth,
Pa.
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the family home, followed
by burial in Hopwood cemetery.
Margaret WILHELM died in 1919. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(5)
WILHELM, MARGARET
Mrs. Margaret WILHELM, 77 years old, one of the best known residents of Uniontown, died Sunday morning at her home following a half hour’s illness of indigestion. She retired Saturday night in her usual health. She is survived by two sons, one stepson, Daniel L. WILHELM, of Connellsville, and two brothers. Funeral from the Third Presbyterian church, Uniontown, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.
Courier Thurs. 11-6-1919
Martha K. Geiger WILHELM
(1872-1932)
MRS MARTHA WILHELM CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Martha K. Wilhelm, 60, wife of Charles M. Wilhelm, died at the residence, 302 East Francis Avenue, Saturday evening at 5 o'clock. Death was due to a complication of disease. Mrs. Wilhelm having been in ill health for two rears. She is survived by her husband, one son Bernard F of this city, and four daughters, Mary M., wife of A. W. White of South Connellsville; Agnes G., wife of H. G. Soisson of McCoy Spring; Vera I., wife of K R Miller of Indian Head and Chrysogene B at home. Three brothers, Lewis Geiger of Meyersdale, and Henry and Harvey Geiger of this place, and two sisters; Mrs. F. M. Clark, city, and Mrs. Ernest Linden of San Francisco, Cal., also survive. Christian Scientist services will be conducted at the house Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Hill Grove Cemetery. All members of Magic Council No. 103, Daughters to America, will meet at the home tonight at 5 o'clock for the lodge, service. Shilo Lodge, Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, of which Mrs. Wilhelm was a member, will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock to conduct its ritual. All members are asked to attend.
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Mary Wilhelm
White, female, 20 years old, single
Cause of death–Dropsy
Born–1881
Died–November 8, 1901
Buried–Oak Grove Cem.,
Father–William H. Wilhelm
Mother–Margaret Wilhelm
Residence–31 Pittsburgh Street, Uniontown
MARY J. WILHELM
Mrs. Mary J. Wilhelm, 79 years and 10 months old, widow of Francis C. Wilhelm, and one of the most widely known residents of Dunbar, died Friday night at 11:15 o'clock at her home. Mrs. Wilhelm had been in poor health for some time past but had only been confined to her bed since Wednesday. The deceased was born in Somerset County, July 26, 1840, a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Isaac Tissue. She is the last of a family of 11 children. For the past 40 years she has been a resident of Dunbar. Three son, Harvey C of Dickerson Run; N. E. and J.W. both of Dunbar, survive. Mr. Wilhelm died Oct 1st last. Mrs. Wilhelm was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church of Dunbar.
Sue T. Wyatt WILHELM (1922-2002)
Sue T. Wyatt Wilhelm, Heaven is an even brighter place today because a beautiful woman died Thursday, April 11, 2002. She was the best of the best as a wife, mother, mother-in-law and most of all grandmother. She was a woman but five feet tall, but with a heart and soul of a giant. Her love of gardening, history, baseball and family were the essential parts of her life that she cherished. Her vast knowledge of life and the world was her greatest gift to all who met her. Although we will miss her deeply, we are thankful that we were able to express to her how much she was loved and appreciated. Her gentle spirit will live forever. She was born July 25, 1922, in Uniontown, Pa., daughter of the late Allen (Bun) Wyatt and Bertha Ankin Wyatt. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two half-brothers, James Wyatt and Allen "Bunny" Wyatt. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Frank Wilhelm and six children, Dr. Michael Wilhelm of Uniontown, Mary Lou Gordon and husband William of Chalk Hill, Pa., Dr. George Wilhem and wife Jackie of Hopwood, Leo E. Wilhem and wife Claudia of Rubles Mill, Pa., Rebecca A. McGarvey and husband Robert of Chalk Hill, Paul B. Wilhelm and wife, Kelly of Uniontown; five grandchildren, William Greg Gordon III, James Ashton, Frank Wyatt Wilhelm, Lauren Kathleen Wilhelm, and Aaron Leonard Wilhelm; a half-sister, Nan Pasek and husband Al; and a half-brother, Bruce Wyatt. Sue was a graduate of Uniontown High School and attended Maryland College for Women. During World War II she had been employed at the Pentagon. All services will be private at her request, and Memorials may be made to the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Donald C. Crawford Funeral Home, Farmington, Pa.
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
Thomas Wilhelm
White, male, single
Cause of death–Pneumonia, sick 5 weeks
Died–April 4, 1899, in Haiti
Buried–Franklin Cemetery, Dunbar
Father–Benjamin F. Wilhelm
Mother–Frances W. Getz Wilhelm
Naomi Mine Claims Another
MONONGAHELA, June 27,— Wilbur Wilhelm, aged 25, employed at the Naomi mine, near Bellevernon, was instantly killed in the mine by coming in contact with a live wire.
William H. WILHELM
(1840-1900)
Death notice taken from the Obit Index of the Pennsylvania Room of the Uniontown Public Library.
William H. Wilhelm
White, male, age 61
Cause of death–Neuralgia of the Heart
Born–December 27, 1839
Died–December 9, 1900, Uniontown
Buried–Oak Grove Cem.,
Residence–Pittsburgh Street
Local Events of Years ago.
Sunday, December 9, 1900
Ex Sheriff William H Wilhelm, 61 years old and a veteran blacksmith, died at his home in Pittsburgh Street from Heart trouble.
MRS. GEORGE WILKERSON
Mrs. George (Helen) Wilkerson, 58, of 909 Springfield Pike, died unexpectedly this morning at Connellsville State General Hospital, where she had been a patient since Monday. Funeral arrangements will be made by the Brooks funeral home.
Sarah Jane WILKEY died in 1908. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(145)
Daily Courier Newspaper - Connellsville Pa. Jan. 6, 1908
Sarah Jane Wilkey widow of the late John Wilkey of Dunbar Twp. died yesterday
Mrs. Sara Jane Wilkey aged 73 years, widow of the late John Wilkey of Dunbar
Twp., died at an early hour yesterday morning at her late residence at Cherry
Lane, Dunbar Twp. She was the daughter of the late Joshua & Elizabeth
Vance and was born in 1835 in Dunbar Twp. a short distance from where she died.
In 1861 she was married to John Wilkey, also of Dunbar Twp. To the union five
children were born, all of whom are living with the exception of one.
At an early age she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Connellsville
and always took an active part in church work up until of late years being unable
to attend regularly owing to her failing health. About two weeks ago she contracted
a severe cold which with other complications resulted in her death. While
she had been in failing health the past two years, her death was unexpected and
came as a surprise to many of her friends. Mrs. Wilkey is survived by the following
daughters: Mrs. G. F. Rogers of Clarksburg W. Va.; Mrs. W. E. Day of Steubenville
Oh.; & Miss Louise & Miss Elizabeth at home. One brother, R.
M. Vance of Connellsville, also survives.
Funeral tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from her late residence. Rev. J. B.
Risk pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Uniontown, assisted by Rev.
A. J. Ashe of the local Methodist Episcopal Church will officiate. Interment
private in Hillgrove Cemetery.
Betty Jane WILKINS (1922-2002)
Betty Jane Wilkins, 80, a lifelong resident of Kecksburg, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002. She was born Aug. 23, 1922, in Kecksburg, a daughter of the late Charles and Nora Randolph Newill. Betty was a lifelong member of the Mount Joy Church of the Brethren and attended the El Bethel Church of the Brethren, where her son, Kevin, is pastor. Betty belonged to the Mount Joy Women's Fellowship and served as Bible school dean for many years. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Joyce, in 1946. Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. She leaves her memories to be cherished by her husband of 60 years, Clair S. Wilkins; her son, Kevin A. Wilkins and wife, Linda (Herman), of Kecksburg; her three grandsons, Daniel K. Wilkins and wife, Anne, of New Paris, Pa., Thomas R. Wilkins and wife, Stacy, of Latrobe and Jeremy C. Wilkins and friend, Jamie Kalp; a great- grandson, Ryan Daniel Wilkins; and a loving sister, Doris F. King and her husband, Curtis A. King, of Kecksburg. Betty's family will greet friends and family in the JAY A. HOFFER FUNERAL HOME, Norvelt, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Additional viewing will be held Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Mount Joy Church of the Brethren, Star Route, Mount Pleasant, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. with her son, Pastor Kevin A. Wilkins, and Pastor Charles Whipple co-officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Joy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be brought to the funeral home to be given to a charity of the family's choice. Sandra L. Hoffer, funeral director.
WILKINS, MRS. ELMA H., Telegraph Road, Brownsville, R.D. 1, died May 15, 1965 in the Speer Convalescent and Nursing Home in Markleysburg. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Brownsville. Surviving are a brother, James A. Hibbs, four sisters, Miss Margaret Hibbs, Mrs. Robert Elder, Mrs. Charles Markle, and Mrs. Frank A. Williams. Burial in Bridgeport Cemetery under the direction of the J. W. Kisinger Funeral Home.
Grace Marie Millward WILKINS (1923-1995)
GRACE M. WILKINS
Grace Marie Wilkins, 71, of Tarrs died Saturday, July 15, 1995, at Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. She was born Dec. 23, 1923, in Tarrs, a daughter of the late James David Millward and Pearl Wolfard Millward. She was a member of Mount Lebanon Methodist Church, Tarrs, and the Tarrs Prayer Group. Survivors include her husband, Paul Alexander Wilkins of Tarrs; a daughter, Linda Ann Goodlin of Scottdale; a son, David Paul Wilkins of Jeannette; a sister, Mae Lakin of Hunker; four grandchildren, Cindy Wilkins, Amy King, Thomas Goodlin and David Goodlin; two great-grandchildren, William Dull and Cassidy King; two step-grandchildren, John Akerman and Terri Akerman; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Fern Gelet and Edna Gettemy; a brother, James Millward; and a granddaughter, Lisa Wilkins. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today in the FRANK R. ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME, Mount Pleasant, with the Rev. Ralph Mostoller officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Tarrs.
HARVEY WILKINS
Harvey Wilkins, well known resident of Smithfield, died Sunday afternoon, July 18, 1937, at 12:40 o’clock following an operation in the Uniontown hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora Wilkins, and the following children: Mrs. George Stanton, Allison; Mrs. Jennie Brady, Smithfield, R. D. w; Mrs. Pearl Epley, Smithfield; Mrs. Gladys Nicholson, Smithfield R. D.; Ray, Clyde and Ada Wilkins and Mrs. Goldie Dunham, all of Smithfield, R. D. 1, and James E. Wilson, of the Panama Canal Zone. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: William and Alfred, of Uniontown; Charles M., Smithfield R. D. 1 and Mrs. Emma McCartney, Republic. Funeral services will be held at the family home at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be in Springfield cemetery.
OSCAR C. WILKINS
Oscar C. Wilkins, 84, of Mount Pleasant, R.D.5, died Saturday, May 6, 1995, in Frick Hospital and Community Health Center, Mount Pleasant. He was born June 29, 1910, in Mount Pleasant Township, a son of the late Edward and Rhoda Dillon Wilkins. He was a member of the Mount Pleasant First Assembly of God Church. He was a self-employed home builder. He was also a student of the former Hurst High School. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Edna McCracken Wilkins; a daughter, Eileen Wilkins; five brothers, Melvin, Harvey, James, David and Oliver Wilkins; and three sisters, Bertha Barkley, Betty McDonald and Hazel Oleson. He is survived by his wife, Pauline E. DuBarr Leeper Wilkins; a stepson, Charles “Duke” Leeper of Acme; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Don (Jackie) Hoke of Acme; six grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Friends will be received at the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME INC., Main Street, Mount Pleasant, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Thomas E. Cline officiating. Interment will follow in the Brush Creek Cemetery, Irwin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Mount Pleasant First Assembly of God Church, 653 Joseph St., Mount Pleasant, Pa. 15666.
WILKINS, RAY— Age 77, of 109 Sheldon Ave., Fairchance, died at his home Thursday, March 12, 1970, at 3:40 a.m., following a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife Daisy (O'Brien) Wilkins. He was a member of the VFW Post 7219, Fairchance. Friends will be received in the James W. Goldsboro Funeral Home, Fairchance today from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m., where services will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. C. Smith Hixon officiation. Interment will be in the Veterans Plot of Maple Grove Cemetery, Fairchance. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by the VFW Post 7219.
Ray Wilkins, Jr., age 66, passed away in his Wilmington, North Carolina, home on Wednesday, January 14, 2004. He was born in Haydentown, Fayette County, Pa., July 24, 1937 to Ray M. Wilkins and Dorothy Hugh Wilkins. Ray graduated in 1954 from the former Georges Township High School in Fayette County, Pa., and graduated in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity. He retired in 1991 from Ethyl Corporation in Richmond, Virginia, where he served as Senior Vice President, Board Member, and President of the Chemicals Group. Ray had resided in Wilmington since October 1997.His parents are deceased. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janet S. Skagenberg Wilkins; children: Dr. Jeffrey C. Wilkins and wife Andrea, of Murrell Inlet, South Carolina, and Lisa W. Wilkins Bullard and husband Merrill Bullard, of Wilmington, North Carolina; Grandchildren: Mallory Carpenter and Trent Carpenter, of Wilmington, North Carolina, and Drew Wilkins, of Murrels Inlet, South Carolina; Step Grandchild: Willow Lewis, of Bolivia, North Carolina; his Father-in-Law and Mother-in-Law: Charles and Gertrude Skagenberg, of Holiday, Florida; Cousins: Brenda Augustine Pinter and husband Joseph, of Willowick, Ohio, Betty L. Blystone and husband Glenn, of Lake Lynn, Pa., William Epley, of Whitehouse (Smithfield), Pa., and Emily Lincoln and husband Arley, of Smithfield, Pa.; one Brother-in- law; Sisters-in-law; Nieces; Nephews; and a lifelong Friend, Dan Hugh, of Knoxville, Tennessee. Memorial Service will be private. Memorial donations may be directed to: Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 725-A Wellington Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28401 or The American Lung Association of North Carolina, 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 190, Raleigh, NC 27607. Arrangements are under direction of COBEL WARD-SMITH FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICE, A Dignity Memorial Provider, 3915 Oleander Drive, Post Office Box 3627, Wilmington, NC 28406 (910-791-4444).
MRS. EDWARD T. WILKINS
MOUNT PLEASANT, June 5— Mrs. Roda Belle Wilkins. 64 years old, died at 4:40 o'clock Sunday morning at her home near Kecksburg. She is survived by her husband, Edward F, Wilkins, and the following children: Mrs. McDonald, Pittsburgh; David and Mrs. James Barclay, Acme; Oliver N., Kecksburg; Harvey K., Greensburg; James N. Acme, R. D. 2; Oscar, Manor, and Melvin, at home. Mrs. Anna Hawk of Armbrust is a sister. There also survives 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Fairview Church of God near Kecksburg in charge of Rev. S. S. Gresley of Yukon and Rev. J. W. Clair of near Blairsville. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Ruth H. Wilkins, 91, of Merrittstown, Pa., passed away Sunday, July 27, 2003 in Beverly Healthcare, Uniontown, Pa. She was born February 7, 1912 in Merrittstown, a daughter of the late Virgil Charles and Alberta Mae Whetsel Hess. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Henry Dowler Wilkins and a brother Wendell Holmes Hess. Ruth was a member of the Dunlap Creek United Presbyterian Church of Merrittstown where she served as Elder and Clerk of Session for over 32 years and belonged to the Women's Association of the church. She was a retired school teacher from the Redstone and Brownsville Area School Districts with 42 1/2 years service, a member of the Margaret E. Caven 42 of PA Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Order of the Eastern Star Uniontown O.E.S. 263 and the Franklin Grange 1169. She was the last living member of her immediate family. Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Pa., today from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 12 noon until 1 p.m., the hour of service with Rev. Gail E. Mason officiating. Interment will follow in Redstone Cemetery, Brownsville, Pa.
Samuel WILKINS died in 1862. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(11)
DIED
Oct. 25th '62, SAMUEL WILKINS, of Inflamation of the Brain. Aged
about 60 years.
Deceased was a member of the United Brethren Church for upwards of 20 years.
He leaves a large and respectable family to mourn his loss.
The Genius of Liberty. Uniontown, Nov. 6, 1862.
Vol. 2, No. 40, Pg. 5, Col. 1.
Wanda L. Herring WILKINS ( -2006)
Wanda L. Herring Wilkins, 76, of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., passed away Monday, May 15, 2006, in the Uniontown Hospital. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and William York, of Canfield, Ohio, grandchildren; great grandchildren; brothers: William Herring, of Friendsville, Maryland, and James Herring, of Confluence, Somerset County, Pa.; sisters: Elsie Deal, of Markleysburg, Fayette County, Pa., Mary Hobard, of Lordstown, Ohio, and Maxine Anderson, of Markleysburg, and nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Thomas M. Dolfi Funeral Home, 136 North Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, Pa., on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, May 20, 2006, until 10 a.m.
Wilbur L. Wilkins, age 84, of Uniontown, Pa., died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 11, 2004. Born in Uniontown, Pa., on December 24, 1919, he was the son of John Wilkins and Thelma (Albright) Wilkins. He graduated from Uniontown High School Class of 1938. He was a member of Central Christian Church where he was an Elder and Deacon, member of the Cochran Class and the Men's Dartball League. Mr. Wilkins was a Veteran of World War II who served with the United States Army. He was a Tech Sergeant in North Africa for three years and eight months where he served as a Medic. When he returned to the United States, he went to Virginia and served as a Military Policeman until his discharge. He was also a member of American Legion Post 51 in Uniontown. Mr. Wilkins was a truck driver for the City of Uniontown from 1948 until his retirement in 1974. He was preceded in death by a son, Bruce Glover, a brother, John Wilkins Jr., a sister, Lorna Wilkins Wallner, and parents. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Herring Wilkins; a daughter, Mary Glover York and her husband William of Canfield, Ohio; four Grandchildren and three Great Grandchildren; a sister, Betty Wilkins Wallner of Rochester, New York; and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the DOLFI FUNERAL HOME, Uniontown, Pa., on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Tuesday, September 14, in CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH on South Gallatin Avenue from 12 noon until 1 p.m., the hour of Service with the Rev. Art Mace officiating. Interment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, where Military Rites will be accorded by General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103, Hopwood, Pa.
William Grant WILKINS (1867-1937)
WILLIAM GRANT WILKINS
William Grant Wilkins, aged 69, of 88 Walnut street, widely- known resident of Uniontown and Fayette county, died Tuesday afternoon, August 3, 1937, in the Uniontown hospital following an operation one week ago. He entered the hospital three weeks ago and underwent an operation for a stomach ailment. Mr. Wilkins had engaged in the transfer business for the past 37 years, operating throughout the district with his trucking enterprise. He was born December 1, 1867, in West Virginia, the son of Harrison and Mary Collins Wilkins. He went to Hopwood over 40 years ago and several years later came to Uniontown. He was married on March 8, 1900 to Mary Zana Stone, sister of the late W. A. Stone of Hopwood and Uniontown, by whom he was employed at the time. Surviving in addition to the widow, Mrs. Mary Z. Stone Wilkins, are two sons, John W., of New York City, and Oliver Perry, of Washington, D. C.; two daughters, Mrs. Zana Ferrel, former teacher in South Union township, and Mrs. Myra Showman, Uniontown. He also leaves two brothers, Alfred, of Uniontown, and Charles, Smithfield, and one sister, Mrs. Emma McCarthy, Republic. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the residence with the Rev. H. H. Will of St. Paul’s Lutheran church in charge. Burial will be in the family plot in Hopwood cemetery. The body was removed from the Vance funeral Home to the late home at noon today.
Elizabeth J. WILKINSON (1869-1937)
ELIZABETH J. WILKINSON
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Wilkinson, widow of E. E. Wilkinson, died at 12 noon, Sunday, March 21, 1937, in Uniontown hospital following an illness of complications extending over a period of two months. Mrs. Wilkinson was born in Somerset, Pa., June 16, 1869. Surviving are the following children: Walter B. Wilkinson, Ruth and Elizabeth Wilkinson and Lourie Jefferies, all at home. Another daughter, Katheryn, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be conducted in the family residence 95 Lenox street, at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. James C. Clark, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be in Redstone cemetery, near Brownsville.
Mary Reagan WILKINSON died in 1931. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette
County USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Mary Reagan Wilkinson, wife of George W. Wilkinson, went to her last resting
place Friday morning following tributes by word of mouth, in a massed bier of
flowers and one of the largest outpourings of mourners to grace St. John's R.C.
church in recent years.
Among the scores of bereaved attendants at the services was noticed Sister M.
Ursula of the Convent of Good Shepherd, Lincoln avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., and
it was recalled that Mrs. Wilkinson was one of the largest benefactors of the
Home of Good Shepherd in this locality. The Wilkinson home was usually
the headquarters for the Good Shepherd Sisters on their errands of mercy and
charity in the coke region. Sister Ursula and the deceased were frequently
noticed making the rounds together.
Sister M. Victoria, Sister Mary Raymond of St. Catherin's, Beechview, Pa., of
the community of St. Joseph, were also noticed in the throng. Sister Victoria
is an aunt of Mrs. John Reagan of North Gallatin avenue, Mr. Reagan being Mrs.
Wilkinson's brother.
It was shortly after nine o'clock when the funeral cortege arrived at the church,
having left the old Reagan homestead in Shady Lane. Cars lined both sides
of the streets and the traffic congestion was handled nicely by Chief David McDonald
and a detail.
Never more impressive was the solemn chant of the Gregorian mass of St. John's
boys' choir, trained by the sister directoress and able to present this intricate
mass among the few in this part of the state. Beautiful and clear were
the three songs of Mrs. George Clark, "Draw, Draw Us Closer Still to Thee
Oh Sacred Heart Divine," Face to Face," and "Nearer My God to
Thee." Mrs. Katherine Mason at the controls of the organ played ap ???
(balance of obit is missing)
(Herald Standard - Jan 14, 1931)
GEORGE T. WILKS
George T. Wilks, 54 years old, well known resident of Perryopolis, died Sunday night at 7:45 o’clock at his home following a month’s illness of complication of diseases. He was born at Perryopolis and spent all his life in the town. He was an engineer for the Jamison Coal & Coke Company. Besides his wife he is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Theodore Mellinger of Perryopolis, Misses Isabelle, Elizabeth and Louise, all at home; also his mother, Mrs. Malinda Wilks of Perryopolis, four brothers, Ben Wilks of Whitsett, Floyd Wilks of Glassport, Milton Wilks of Monessen and James Wilks of Perryopolis and three sisters, Mrs. R. P. Stickel, Mrs. James Buttermore and Mrs. Hazen Wingrove, all of Perryopolis. Funeral service will be held Thursday, the hour to be announced later.
Mrs.
Ida S. WILL died in 1932. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Mrs. Ida S. Will, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Bryson of North
Union township, Sunday morning, December 4, 1932, at 6:30 o'clock. In addition
to her daughter she is survived by the following brothers and sisters, Miss Mary
Moyer, Mrs. Joseph Yoder and W. W. Boyer of Berlin, Pa.; Harvey Boyer of Brooksville,
Pa., and Dr. S. P. Boyer of Johnstown. Five grandchildren, Ruth, Ralph,
James, Harold and Ray Bryson also survive. Funeral services will be held at the
Bryson home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. S. L. Johnston, officiating.
Burial in Odd Fellows cemetery, Berlin, Pa.
Annabel H. WILLIAMS (1898-1960)
LOCAL WOMAN IS SUMMONED
Williams Rites Here Tuesday
Mrs. Annabel H. Williams, 61, Duck Hollow Rd., died suddenly in Uniontown Hospital Saturday, April 23, 1960, at 7:50 a.m. She was a member of the Third Presbyterian church and Class 13 of the Sunday School. Survivors include her husband, John T. Williams; and these children, John Jr., Inglewood, Calif., Charles, Uniontown; Mrs. Jean Caldwell, Middletown; eight grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters. Friends are being received in the family residence, where services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. William G. Silbert officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, under direction of the Ferguson Funeral Home, 80 Morgantown St.
Notes from contributor:
Father–
Thomas B. Hagerty
Mother–
Grace May Decker
Spouse–
John T. Williams
Anna Katherine Connors WILLIAMS (1914-1996)
Anna K. Williams
Anna Katherine Williams, 81, of Fourth Avenue, Scottdale, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1996, at Frick Hospital and Community Health Center. She was born Oct. 18, 1914, at Everson, a daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth Collette Collins Connors. She was a homemaker and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. She was a graduate of the former Scottdale High School. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by six brothers, William, James, Daniel, Regis, Eugene and Charles Connors; and two sisters, Elizabeth Graft and Mary Margaret Chaplick. She is survived by her husband, Fred L. Williams; a son, Richard L. Williams Sr. and his wife Marjorie of Scottdale; a grandson, Richard L. Williams Jr.; and a granddaughter, Melissa Williams Schofield and her husband Paul; two brothers, Robert J. Connors of Connellsville and Edward Connors of Ravenswood, W.Va.; three sisters, Evelyn Jordan of Lemont Furnace, Jane Molkinthen of Absecon, N.J., and Mildred Connors of Markleysburg. Private visitation and funeral services will be held in the EUGENE G. SALOOM FUNERAL HOME, INC., Main Street, Mount Pleasant, Friday. Private interment will follow in Scottdale Cemetery.
Anna Loretta Mullen WILLIAMS ( -1956)
MRS. CHARLES WILLIAMS
Mrs. Anna Loretta Williams of 627 York Ave. died at 7 o’clock this morning in Connellsville State Hospital. A native of Connellsville, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Hanorah Nee Mullen. Mrs. Williams was a retired telephone employee of the Bell Telephone Company and was a member of the Fort Pitt Telephone Pioneers of America, Ladies Auxiliary of B. of F. and L. E., Protected Home Circle, and the Immaculate Conception R.C. Church. Surviving are her husband, Charles Williams; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Sarah) Desmond of Uniontown and Miss Mary C. Williams at home; a brother, John of Pasadena, Cal.; a sister, Mrs. James McLaughlin of North Braddock; two grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. The cortege will meet at the McCormick funeral home in South Pittsburg St. at 8:30 a.m. Thursday followed by requiem high mass at 9 o’clock at the Immaculate Conception Church with the Rev. Henry Geibel as celebrant. Interment will be made in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
MRS. BELLE WILLIAMS
Mrs. Belle Williams of Uniontown died Thursday night in Brownsville General Hospital.
WILLIAMS, MRS. BERTHA— Aged 70, Dunbar, died Saturday morning, January 20, 1962 at her residence. Born December 4, 1892 in Dunbar Township, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Mason. She was a member of the Franklin Memorial Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, George F. Williams and these children, John D., and Joseph A., Dunbar; Charles and George W. at home; Mrs. Irwin (Ruth) Bryner, Dunbar; Mrs. Hayward (Emma Grace) Martin, Morgantown, W. Va.; Mrs. Minnie A. Green, St. Petersburg, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; five great grandchildren. Friends are being received in the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, where services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. H. M. Jenkins will officiate. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery.
Betty Alberta Francis WILLIAMS (1925-1995)
Betty A. Bowser Williams
Betty Alberta Francis Williams, 70, of Connellsville died Saturday, Dec. 9, 1995, in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown. She was born May 8, 1925, in Accident, Md., a daughter of the late John C. and Minnie Bowser Bowser. She was a graduate of high school in Accident, Md., and then spent the rest of her life in Connellsville. She was a member of the Connellsville Senior Tigers. She is survived by her husband, John L. Williams; a son, Larry Williams of Pasadena, Md.; two daughters, Nancy May of Pell City, Ala., and Janet Carletto of Ellicott City, Md.; two grandchildren; three brothers, Freeman Bowser of South Carolina, formerly of Accident, Md., Roy Bowser of Normalville and Charles of Accident, Md.; two sisters, Lena Beitzel of McHenry, Md., and Mary Thornburg of Astor, Fla. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Bowser. Friends will be received at the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Allyn Ricketts officiating. Interment will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the St. Paul Lutheran New Cemetery in Accident, Md., with the Rev. Randy Nairn officiating.
Dr. Charles B. WILLIAMS ( -1928)
DR. CHARLES B. WILLIAMS
Dr. Charles B. Williams, a former resident of Uniontown, died Saturday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Waris of Philadelphia. He was born in Uniontown and was a son of the late Isaac W. and Martha J. Williams. Dr. Williams was graduated from Princeton University, where he received the degree of Ph. D., and was a rector of the Episcopal Church until he was forces to retire from active service during this year. Besides his wife he is survived by several brothers and sisters, including Mrs. M. S. Brooke of Addison, Mrs. S. G. Nixon and Mrs. George L. Brooke of Uniontown.
Charles Bernard WILLIAMS ( -1967)
WILLIAMS, CHARLES BERNARD— Of 432 Evans St., Uniontown, Pa., died in the Uniontown Hospital, Sunday, June 11, 1967, at 3:30 p.m., following a lingering illness. He was born at Saint Mary’s, Pa., and had been a resident of Uniontown for the past three years, having previously resided in Connellsville for sixty years. He is a retired Engineer for the B & O Railroad Company, a member of the Holy Name Society, of the Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Connellsville, the BPO Elks, No. 530, Connellsville, the B. of L. F. & E. Lodge, and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna Mullen Williams, in 1958. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Sarah) Desmond, Uniontown and Mary Williams, Pittsburgh; two grandsons; one brother, Joseph Williams, Tampa, Fla. Friends will be received in the Victor A. DeCarlo Funeral Home, 126 N. Gallatin Ave., after 7:30 this evening, Tuesday from 1 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m., and until 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. A Requiem High Mass will be intoned at 9:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Connellsville, with Rev. Fr. A. C. Marghauser, as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Members of the Holy Name Society of the Immaculate Conception R.C. Church will recite the Rosary Tuesday evening at 8, and the BPO Elks No. 530, will conduct Ritualistic Services at 9.
Dean Williams
Dean Williams, 99, of Morgantown, W.Va., died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1995, in Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va. She was born Nov. 3, 1895, in Monongalia County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Uriah and Elizabeth Frum Griffith. She was the oldest member and a lifelong member of the Mount Calvary United Methodist Church in Morgantown, W.Va., and she was saved at the Fairview United Methodist Church at the age of 14. Mrs. Williams was a life-long resident of the Ridgedale community. Surviving are one son, William (Billy) Courtney Williams, with whom she made her home; one daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Rosalie) Liston of Wadsworth, Ohio; four sisters, Mayme Aseil, Valerie Griffith and Opal Sarri, all of Uniontown, and Mary Longanecker of Morgantown, W.Va.; three grandsons, and four great- grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Omer Williams, in 1976; one daughter, Elizabeth Williams, in 1940; one sister, and three brothers. Friends will call at HASTINGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., today from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Robert Barker and her grandson, James Liston, officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery on the Grafton Road in Morgantown, W.Va.
DEATHS
WILLIAMS— At Springhill Furnace, July 17, 1865, of Diphtheria, Deborah, second daughter of John and Julia Williams, in the 4th year of her age.
Dorothy S. Taylor WILLIAMS (1920-2012)
WASHINGTON, PA.
Dorothy S. Taylor Williams
Dorothy S. Taylor Williams, 91 of Washington, Pa., died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in the Washington County Health Center following a lengthy illness. She was born August 5, 1920 in Waynesburg, Pa., a daughter of the late Archie and Rosella White Seals. Mrs. Williams worked at RCA in Meadowlands for 24 years until her retirement. She was also an Avon Representative for over 21 years. Mrs. Williams had been a member of the Bates Fork Baptist Church and the Martha V. Paul Eastern Star 404. Surviving are two sons, Raymond Taylor and his wife Angela, of Prospect, Kentucky and George Taylor and his wife, Sandy, of South Fayette Twp.; one daughter, Linda K. Schultz and her husband, Ed, of Scenery Hill, Pa.; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Taylor and his wife, Anna, of Fairplay, South Carolina, Jenifer Taylor Colussy of Bridgeville, Pa., Vince Taylor of Prospect, Kentucky, Staci Taylor Senninger and her husband, John, of Prospect, Kentucky, Edward W. Schultz of Scenery Hill, Pa and Jason L. Schultz, F.D., of Beallsville, Pa.; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are her first husband, Lloyd S. Taylor, who died March 30, 1965 and her second husband, Jim Williams who died December 2, 1976. Deceased, in addition to her husbands, are four sisters, Ruth Stickles, Hazel Davis, Marie Huffman and Martha “Merle” Cipcala and two brothers, Tom Seals and Russell Seals. Friends will be received Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. in the JOHN B. GREENLEE FUNERAL HOME, 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, PA where services will be held Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Roger Raymond Fisher and Rev. Andy Scott co- officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray, Pa. Online guestbook and personal condolences may be accessed at GreenleeFuneralHome.com
EARL WILLIAMS
Bronchial pneumonia proved fatal Wednesday afternoon at 2:10 to Earl Williams, aged 21, son of Edward and Lillian Williams of Allison. The young man, who was well known in Allison, had been ill about 10 days. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of James Clark, uncle of the dead youth’s father. Interment in Walnut Hill cemetery.
MRS. CHARLES E. WILLIAMS
Mrs. Charles E. Williams, aged 38 years, of Wilson, formerly of Uniontown, died in McKeesport Hospital, Sunday morning, November 25, 1928, at 7:30 o'clock. In addition to her husband she is survived by four children: Ruth, Charles, Edna and Robert, all at home. Funeral services will be held in the Second Methodist Protestant Church, this city, Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. Burial will be in Park Place cemetery.
WILLIAMS SERVICES
Funeral services for Mrs. C. E. Williams, 38 years old, of Wilson, were held in the Second Methodist Protestant church at 3:30 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon. The services were in charge of the Rev. T. W. Colhouer, pastor of the church, assisted by the Rev. J. O. Martin, pastor of the Methodist Protestant church in Wilson. On Tuesday morning brief funeral services were held at 11 o’clock in the Williams home in Wilson prior to bringing the body to Uniontown. Interment was in Park Place cemetery. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Old Glory Chapter, No. 270, of the McKeesport Lodge of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Williams, two daughters, Ruth and Edna, and two sons, Robert and Charles, Jr.; her mother Mrs. Ella Waltery, and sister, Mrs. Mary Costello, of Uniontown, and a brother, Matthew Waltery of Cambridge, Ohio. All were in Uniontown for the funeral.
LOCALS
Miss Mary Williams of Pittsburgh came to Uniontown Tuesday for the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Williams and visited until Thursday night with local relatives.
Elizabeth Mae WILLIAMS died in 1938. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(9)
Elizabeth Mae Williams, aged 69 years, died Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock in
the home of her sister, Mrs. Harry Slagle of Ronco. Death followed an illness
of six weeks.
The deceased was a native of Armstrong county, being born there, April 15, 1869.
Surviving in addition to Mrs. Slagle are the following brothers and sisters:
Thomas Williams, Petrolia; Mrs. Harry Jordan, Rimersburg; Mrs. Melvin Kirkwood,
New Kensington; Mrs. J. D. Slagle, Allison, and Harry Williams, Ebenezer, N.
Y.
The body will be removed to West Monteray, Clarion county, for burial. The
time and date will be announced later.
Emma A. Williams
Emma A. Williams, “Civic Leader of Fayette City, Pa.”, 86, of Fayette City, Pa., died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1996, in Monongahela Valley Hospital Inc., Carroll Township, Pa. She is survived by two sisters, Sue Opfar and Rose Batwinis, both of Fayette City, Pa., and Mrs. Frances Alberta of Roscoe, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received in the Howard W. McCrory Funeral Home, Main St., Fayette City, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday until 11 a.m., the hour of service, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette City United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice, in memory of Emma A. Williams.
Florence E. WILLIAMS (1922-1968)
MRS. FLORENCE E WILLIAMS
Mrs. Florence E. Williams, 46, of 39 Fayette St., Dunbar, died Sunday evening in Connellsville State General Hospital after a lingering illness. She was born Aug. 8, 1922, in Dunbar, a daughter of the late Richard and Mary J. Bereiter Harvey. She was a member of the Franklin Memorial Methodist Church and the Good Samaritan Sunday School Class. Surviving are three daughters, Miss Florence A., Miss Janet and Miss Carol, all at home; two brothers, Richard Harvey of Columbus, Ohio, and Donald Harvey of Dunbar; and a sister, Mrs. Chris Kennedy of Dunbar. She was preceded in death by her husband, David, in 1967
WILLIAMS— Friends of Mrs. Florence E. Williams, of 39 Fayette St., Dunbar, who died Sunday, Sept. 22, 1968, may call after 7 p.m. today at the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, where the funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Ray Snair officiating. Interment in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Dunbar.
Franklin Richard WILLIAMS (1912-2001)
Franklin Richard Williams, 88, of Thayer Street, Grafton, died Monday, July 9, 2001, at Grafton City Hospital. He was born Sept. 29, 1912, in Uniontown, Pa., son of the late John Leroy Williams and Bessie Lee Jolliffee Williams. He was co-owner of the former Williams Brothers Construction. He worked most of his life in building construction in many areas, including several states. He was a member of the B.M. and P.I. Union. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was an avid golfer and former member of Tygart Lake Country Club, BPOE Grafton Lodge 308, and the former Moose Lodge of Grafton. He was Protestant, and the last surviving member of his immediate family.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret E. "Jibby" Hefner Williams; two children and a spouse, Gloria and Charles Turner, of Holland, Mich., and John R. Williams, of Mexico; a stepdaughter and spouse, Linda "Tish" and Garry Knotts, of Grafton; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Edwin R. Williams; and two sisters, Cora Maxwell and Hazel McNeese.
Graveside service will be at Woodsdale Memorial Park at 2 p.m., Monday, July 16, with Rev. George Hamrick officiating. There will be no visitation and no service at the funeral home. Donald G. Ford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Smithfield and Vicinity
Mrs. Williams died in our place on Friday and was buried on Sunday. She was much respected, and leaves an only daughter to mourn her departure, who falls heir to a large estate.
George F. WILLIAMS
(1879-1964)
GEORGE F WILLIAMS
George F. Williams, 85 of 72 High Street, Dunbar, died at 3:55 p.m. Saturday at his home following a lingering illness. He was born in Dunbar, July 3, 1879, a son of the late John and Margaret Bodlin Williams. Surviving are sons, John D., Joseph A., Charles, of Dunbar and George W., at home; three daughters, Mrs. Irwin Bryner (Ruth) of Dunbar; Mrs. Hayward Martin (Emma Grace) of Morgantown, W. Va.; and Mrs. Minnie A. Green of St Petersburg, Fl.; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Bertha, in 1962. The body is at the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Ellsworth Crispens officiating. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery, Dunbar.
Gertrude R. Williams
Gertrude R. Williams, 77, of Springfield Pike, Connellsville, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 1996, in her home. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Harry E. Williams of Springfield Pike, Connellsville; a son, Ernest Junior Williams of Greensburg; a daughter, Mrs. Theodore (Donna Jean) Wingrove of Connellsville R.D. 2; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Margaret Miller of Normalville and Thelma Ream of Masontown. Friends were received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 111 East Green St., Connellsville, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1996.
Harold E. Williams, 89, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2001, in Beverly Healthcare Center. He was a graduate of Uniontown High School, Class of 1931, and was the retired owner of the Mayflower Transit Company, in Uniontown. He is survived by his wife, Inez Bailey Williams. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home Inc., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, Pa., where friends will be received on Friday from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service.
Harriet Nabors WILLIAMS (1848-1937)
Mrs. Harriet Nabors Williams, 93 years old, wife of Winfield
S. Williams, died Sunday night at 9 o'clock at her home at
48 Wilson Avenue, Uniontown, of infirmities incident to
advanced age. She is survived by her husband W. S.
Williams; two brothers, Charles Nabors of Morgantown, WV,
and Frank Nabors of Uniontown, and one niece, Mrs. Charles
Williams of Connellsville. The funeral service will be held
at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the late home followed by
burial in Oak Grove Cemetery in charge of Ira Blair & Sons
of Perryopolis.
Born—–
August 25, 1848
Died—–
March 21, 1937
Father–
Aaron Nabors
Mother–
Ellen Gallagher Nabors
Connellsville — Harry E. Williams, 82, of Connellsville, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, in Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant. He was a lifelong resident of this area, being born in Mill Run on Feb. 19, 1919. He was the last surviving member of the George and Mary Ellen (Miller) Williams family. He was a retired coal miner, having been employed by U.S. Steel and H.C. Frick Coal companies, and he was a loyal member of the UMWA.
He was predeceased by 17 siblings, Joshua Williams, Annie Williams, Jacob Williams, Phoebe Williams, Walter Williams, Samuel Williams, Ora Etta Williams, Albert (Bert) Williams, George (Debb) Williams, Myrtle Williams, Clarence P. (Peck) Williams, James R. (Jim) Williams, John W. Williams, Helen G. Williams, Joseph G. (Glenn) Williams and two infant brothers. He was also predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Gertrude R. (Welsh) Williams in 1996, and a daughter, Kathleen E. (Williams) Walters in 1992.
He is survived by one son, Ernest Junior (Bud) Williams of Connellsville and one daughter, Donna Jean (Williams) Wingrove and her husband, Theodore L. Wingrove of Connellsville. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Roger L. Wingrove and his wife Jackie, Robert A. Wingrove and his wife, Vicki, Steven D. Wingrove, Sherry C. (Wingrove) Greenawalt and her husband, John, Thomas G. Wingrove, Marcus H. Wingrove and his wife, Amanda, and Ashleigh Walters. He is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, John L Greenawalt Jr., Trudy L. Wingrove, Robert A. Wingrove Jr., Amanda L. Wingrove, Sheena R. Wingrove, Jean Ann Greenawalt, Christopher R. Wingrove, Matthew C. Wingrove, Thomas G. Wingrove Jr., Rebekah C. Greenawalt, Mary K. Greenawalt, Marcus H. Wingrove Jr., Micah A.G. Wingrove and Meaghan N.L. Wingrove. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and relatives.
Friends and family will be received from 2 to 9 p.m. today and Saturday in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, where services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Patton officiating. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville.
Harry L. ‘Bud’ WILLIAMS (1917-2000)
Harry L. "Bud" Williams, 82, of Dunbar (Little Summit), died Monday, Oct. 2, 2000, in Allegheny General Hospital, North Side. He was born Nov. 24, 1917, in Coalbrook (Connellsville Township), a son of the late Harry S. and Myrtle Brooks Williams. Bud first worked as a coal miner for the Genuine Mine and then at Leisenring No. 3 mine. He then started the Williams' Concrete Block Co., and worked at that for several years, and then took a job as a caseworker for the Pennsylvania Auditor General Office in Harrisburg. Bud later became the Fayette County Recorder of Deeds and retired from there after 24 years of serving the people of Fayette County. He also was a former school board director for the former Dunbar Township schools. Bud was a member of the Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret D. Knapp Williams; his children, Carol Johnson and her husband, Jim, of Dunbar, Jim Williams and his wife, Rosemary, of Dunbar and Debra Tomko and her husband, Jerry, of Dunbar; his grandchildren, Sydney Maybury, James B. Williams, Lori A. Richter, Courtney Jo Williams, Bryan Tomko and Andrew Tomko; his great-grandchildren, Matthew, Kaitlin, Megan and Allison Maybury, Wildie and Seth Richter and Cody Williams; his sisters, Laura Fulton of Vanderbilt, Elsie Bosley of Newtown, Betty Thompson of Connellsville, Agnes Coughenour of Connellsville, LaQuita Frankhouser and her husband, Regis, of Lemont Furnace, and Juanita Leapline of Bitner; his brothers, Wilbur W. "Kite" Williams and his wife, Jane, of South Connellsville, and Edward Williams and his wife, Bridget, of Lemont Furnace; his sisters-in-law Leatrice Williams of Lemont Furnace and Stephanie Williams of Connellsville; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Ruth Rhodes; and three brothers, Russell, Lloyd and Donald Williams. Friends will be received in the BROOKS FUNERAL HOME INC., 111 E. Green St., Connellsville, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Marvin C. Watson officiating. A committal service and interment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park, Pennsville. Donations may be given to the American Heart Association, 253 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., Uniontown, Pa. 15401, in Bud's memory.
Harry R. Williams, 79, of Belle Vernon, Pa., formerly of Daisytown, Pa., died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, at 6:22 a.m., in the Mon Valley Hospital. Mr. Williams retired in 1982, as a mechanic for Allied Chemical Company, in Newell, Pa.
He is survived by his wife, Henrietta Wright Williams; one daughter, Pamela Ridge and husband, Buddy of Coal Center, Pa.; one son, Robert Williams and wife, Bonnie of Donora, Pa.; three grandchildren, Brandon Ridge and Heather and Jessica Williams; one brother, Richard Williams of Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Kay Kovach of Oklahoma, and Janet Virgin of Confluence, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the Greenlee Funeral Home, 2830 Main St., Beallsville, Pa., on Friday, May 9, 2003, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m
Harry Thomas WILLIAMS (1951-2009)
Harry Thomas Williams, age 58, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009, in the Ruby Memorial, Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born March 1, 1951, in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania, son of Pete C. Williams and Sylvia McClain Williams. He was a Laborer at Coastal Lumber Company, Hopwood.
He is survived by a Son, Daniel Thomas Williams and wife Brandi, Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania; Grandchildren: Kendall and Hailey; Sisters: Rozetta Yaniga of Hopwood, Pennsylvania, Jennie Moody and husband Russell of Milton, Florida; and Aunt, Zelda Eans.
He was preceded in death by his Parents and a Brother, Pete C. Williams Jr.
No public visitation. Arrangements: BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville Street, Dunbar, Pennsylvania.
Hileary Williams
Hileary Williams, 85, of Smithfield, formerly of Confluence, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 1995, in Brownsville General Hospital. He was born April 13, 1910, in Stewart Township, a son of the late Isaac and Elizabeth Wilburn Williams. He is survived by his wife, Esther Mae Burnworth Williams; three daughters, Mary R. Daniels of Farmington, Margaret Mae Abbott of Confluence and Anna G. Milliron of McClellantown; five sons, Donald L. of Smithfield, Hartzal of Farmington, Tommy N. of Confluence, Roy R. of McClellantown and William H. of Gibbon Glade; 31 grandchildren; also step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, John A. Williams, Charles Fred Williams, Donald Burnsworth and Jess Burnsworth, all of Mill Run; and two sisters, Cora Nicholson and Hazel Burnworth, both of Confluence. Preceding him in death was an infant son, as well as brothers and sisters. Friends will be received in the HUMBERT FUNERAL HOME, Confluence, today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Don Judy officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Summit Cemetery.
DEATHS
WILLIAMS— At Springhill Furnace, Pa., of diphtheria, IDA MAY, infant daughter of John and Julia Williams.
HELD UP AND SHOT
CONNELLSVILLE, Dec. 27.— James L. Williams, colored, 21, died this morning at the Cottage State hospital of bullet wounds of the abdomen. Williams, in a statement issued after his admission to the hospital, claims to have been held up by an unknown man Christmas night. Another report is that he was shot in a crap game altercation. The body was removed to the Sims’ funeral parlors.
WOMAN FOREMAN
OF CORONER JURY,
3 CASES HEARD
A mixed jury with a woman as foreman disposed of three cases in recent time yesterday afternoon at inquests conducted by Coroner S. H. Baum. In each instance it was found that the deceased met his death at the hand or hands of unknown parties. There had been no arrests in any of the cases and the only witness to testify was D. H. H. Heise, pathologist at the Uniontown hospital, who conducted the post mortem examinations for D. S. H. Baum.
Mike Nicklich, of Allison, died in the Uniontown hospital Jan. 1, 1921, from a hemorrhage caused from a fractured skull. He was admitted to the hospital from the police station.
James L. Williams, of Lemont Furnace, died in Connellsville on December 27 last from a bullet wounds in the abdomen believed to have been self inflicted.
George Vonovich, of Edenborn, died January 7, last, in the Uniontown hospital from bullet wounds in the abdomen believed to have been self inflicted.
Miss H. S. Carroll, assistant county superintendent of schools, was elected foreman of the jury which consisted of Miss L. E. Ridgway, of the recorder’s office, Miss E. L. Wilson, Dr. Baum’s deputy coroner, and C. D. Harader, A. R. Duncan and J. L. Heckiel. The women members of the jury needed no coaching to render their verdicts, each being of the same opinion and saying “no other verdict could be rendered under the circumstances.”
James R. Williams, 82, of Dilliner, Pa., was called from this life by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to be reunited with his beloved wife in Heaven on Friday, July 19, 2002, from his home. Born July 3, 1920, in Sherett, Pa., he was the son of Robert Williams and Lulu Ridley Williams. He was a member for many years of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church in Dilliner. "Jim" was a World War II United States Navy Veteran. He formerly worked at Houze Glass Corporation in Point Marion. Later he went to the coal mines starting at J & L Steel's Shannopin Mine in Bobtown and retired from Gateway Mine. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America Local 6159 and also American Flint Glass Workers Union.
His loving wife, Catherine "Toot" Horner Williams died September 28, 1988. Also deceased are sisters, Mary Prete and Clara Turney, brothers, Donald and Bill Williams, and parents.
He is survived by a son, Jerry Williams and his wife Elaine; two grandchildren: Craig Williams of Dilliner and Lori Pratt of Carmichaels, Pa.; seven great grandchildren; a brother, Ronald Williams of Karn City, Pa.; and sisters: Dorothy "Dott" Evans of Winter Garden, Florida, and Helen Henry of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Friends will be received in the RICHARD R. HEROD FUNERAL HOME, Point Marion, Pa. today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Visitation continues in Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until the Service at 11 a.m. with Rev. William Parker officiating. Interment follows in Wolf's Cemetery, Dilliner, where Military Honors will be accorded by V.F.W. Post 747 and American Legion Post 499 both of Point Marion.
James T. 'Bimbo' WILLIAMS
(1951-1995)
WILLIAMS, JAMES T. “BIMBO” — Friends will be received in the Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home, Hopwood, today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 25, until 11 a.m., the hour of service. Rev. Fran Kezmarsky will officiate the service. Interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
Capt. James W. WILLIAMS ( -1944)
War Department announces names of the following district soldiers killed in action in the European area: Cpl. John A. Balaban, Connellsville,; Pfc. Harold K. Cobb, Brownsville; Pfc. Harry O. Evans, Scottdale; Pfc. Vito M. Graziano, Jr., Dunbar; Pfc. Raymond H. Grummer, Fayette City; Staff Sgt. John J. Juran, East Millsbore; Pvt. Harry C. Mathis, Connellsville; Pvt. William H. Rankin, Brownsville; Pfc. Emil W. Sadlek, Mather; Capt. James W. Williams, Dunbar.
Jane B. Ramage WILLIAMS
(1895-1974)
Mrs. Jane B. Ramage Williams, 79 of Lemont Furnace died Monday evening, March 11, 1974 at 9:30 p.m. at her home. She was born in Lemont Furnace February 13, 1895, the daughter of the late Christopher and Rebecca Fuller Ramage. She was a member of the Cove Run Free Methodist Church.
Surviving are five daughters: Mrs. Donald (Frances) Martin of Hopwood, Mrs. Mary Younkin of Connellsville. Miss Margaret Williams at home, Mrs. Dewey (Zelda) Eans of Dunbar , Mrs. Arthur (Beth) Miller of Ohio, two son,s Pete C. Williams and Elijah both of Lemont Furnace; 46 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; two sisters; Mrs. Margaret Crossland and Mrs. Nora Huff both of Lemont Furnace; one brother, George Ramage of Lemont.
She was predeceased by her husband Thomas Williams and one daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Burkey.
Friends of Mrs. Jane B. Ramage Williams of Lemont Furnace, who died Monday, March 11, 1974, may call at the Burhans Funeral Home, Dunbar from 7 to 9 p.m. today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday and until 11 a.m. Thursday. Viewing will also be held at the Cove Run Free Methodist Church from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, the hour of service there with the Rev. Harry E. Cooley officiating. Internment in the church cemetery
Jane R. Robinson WILLIAMS (1920-2005)
Jane R. Williams, 84, of Uniontown, Pa., and formerly of Waynesburg, Pa., died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, in Marquis House. She was born August 30, 1920, in Nicholson Twp. to the late Henry Clark Robinson and Carrie (Riffle) Robinson. Mrs. Williams was a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg. She was active in the American Cancer Society; she volunteered at the Bowlby Public Library with their Adult Literacy Program, and served on the Waynesburg School Board. She worked for the Bituminous Coal Division of the Department of Interior, she was co-owner and partner in several businesses with her husband, and worked as a bookkeeper for Sutton Printing.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jack E. Williams, who she married September 1, 1940, and who died December 4, 1974; and one granddaughter, Maureen O'Neil.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Scott O'Neil of Waynesburg; two grandchildren, Patrick O'Neil and Michael and wife Tierza O'Neil of Waynesburg; one sister and brother-in-law, Bess R. and Robert Hughs of Smithfield, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the MILLKEN AND THROCKMORTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 197 North Maiden Street, Waynesburg, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of service in the First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. David Barrett officiating. Interment will be in Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa.
Jennifer Leigh WILLIAMS ( -1975)
WILLIAMS, JENNIFER LEIGH— Age 7 months, of 193 Pittsburgh St., Uniontown, died Friday, November 14, 1975 suddenly from an infant crib death syndrome. Surviving is her mother, Mrs. Elaine McElfresh Williams; her father, Charles Williams; a sister, Tammy Lynn; Paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin r. Williams, Uniontown; Maternal grandmother, Mrs. Helen McElfresh, Salem, Mo. She was a member of the Bible Hour Chapel. Friends will be received in the Haky Funeral Home, 139 W. Fayette St., Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, time to be announced, with Rev. Edward A. Pollack, Jr., officiating. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Jesse WILLIAMS died in 1938. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(2)
Jesse Williams, aged 79, one of the community's most highly-respected citizens,
died at his home in 35 Connellsville street Sunday night.
Mr. Williams, a lifelong resident of Fayette county, succumbed after a two weeks'
illness of pneumonia.
A building contractor in the city and county for many years, he retired about
20 years ago and since that time devoted his remaining years to a quiet and orderly
life of family ties and church associations.
Born, March 18, 1859, in Stewart township, a son of Joseph and Margaret Johnstone
Williams, Mr. Williams would have reached his 80th year the coming spring. He
was a descendent of a pioneer family, who settled in the vicinity of what is
now known as Ohiopyle. He was born about three miles from Ohiopyle, and moved
to Uniontown almost 45 years ago.
His wife, Ella Corristan Williams, died in 1925. Surviving are three daughters,
Flora Williams and Mrs. W. R. Feuster, who live at the family home, and Mrs.
F. C. Duvall, of Monessen. He leaves two grandchildren, George and Francis
Duvall, and the following brothers and sisters: C. M. Williams, St. Thomas, Pa.;
Robert E., of Whitemore, Cal.; Mrs. Isabella Johnson, of San Francisco, Cal.;
Mrs. Thomas Stanton, of Montana, and Mrs. Charles Coppage, of Idaho. Three
brothers and six sisters preceded him in death.
Mr. Williams was a member of the Second Presbyterian church for many years. He
also was in the Men's Bible Class of that church. He was affiliated with
the I.O.O.F.
Funeral services have not been completed.
(Herald - Jan. 10, 1938)
John A. Williams
John A. Williams, 84, of Mill Run, Pa., died Tuesday, March 4, 1997, in Stewart Township. He was born Nov. 17, 1912, in Stewart Township, a son of the late Isaac and Elizabeth (Wilburn) Williams. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Stark Williams; four brothers and three sisters. Surviving are four sons, Lloyd, John Jr., Robert and Edward Sr., all of Mill Run; a daughter, Rosetta of Mill Run; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald Burnsworth and Jesse Burnsworth, both of Mill Run; and two sisters, Cora Nicholson of Confluence and Hazel Burnworth of Addison, Pa. He was a member of the Camp Scott Hunting Club. Friends will be received in the HUMBERT FUNERAL HOME, Confluence, today from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday, March 7, 1997 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. James Hickle officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Summit Cemetery.
J. L. WILLIAMS DIES AT SLIPPERY ROCK;
FORMER DUNBAR MAN
The funeral for John L. Williams, who died Tuesday night at his home in Slippery Rock, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Methodist Protestant Church of Dunbar. Rev. William Hamilton will officiate. Mr. Williams went to Akron, Ohio to accompany the body of Mr. Echard here. Other relative will motor through. Interment will be in Franklin Cemetery. Funeral Director J. T. Burhans will have charge.
John L. Williams
John L. Williams, 77, of Addison R.D. 1, died Tuesday, April 2, 1996, at Heartland of Preston County, Kingwood, W.Va. He was born May 22, 1918, in Mingo Junction, Ohio, a son of the late Leonard and Eva (Clister) Williams. Also preceding him in death were his wife, Betty F. (Bowser) Williams in December 1995; and a sister, Evangeline Prince. Surviving are a son, Larry Williams of Pasadena, Md.; two daughters, Nancy R. May of Cropwell, Ala., and Janet L. Carletto of Ellicott City, Md.; two grandsons, Craig Williams and Lonnie Shal; and two sisters, Leola Hull of Addison and Ann Show of Hilltop, Texas. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and Korea. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m., today and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., on Friday in the HUMBERT FUNERAL HOME, Confluence, where services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Lee Williams officiating. Interment in Addison Cemetery.
JOHN N. WILLIAMS
John N. Williams, 62, died at the home at Prittstown, Monday evening, June 29, at 6:30 o’clock. At the time of his death he was owner of the Peoples Ice company of Connellsville and for 31 years prior to that he had been an employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad company. Surviving is his widow, and the following children and stepchildren: Charles A. and Herbert Williams and Mrs. Lawrence Painter, all of Connellsville; Misses Gladys and Beatrice Adams of Pittsburgh and Mrs. A. B. Whipkey of Connellsville. One brother, James Williams of Uniontown, and two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Hart of South Connellsville and Mrs. Elizabeth Wells of Mill Run, also survive, together with two grandchildren and two half-sisters, Mrs. Belle Eicher and Miss Molly Williams, both of Mill Run. Funeral services will be held at the late home, Thursday at 1 p.m., followed by additional services at 2:30 o’clock in the Baptist church at Mill Run. Burial will be at Mill Run.
JOHN N. WILLIAMS’ FUNERAL SERVICE
The funeral service for John N. Williams was held Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the family home at Prittstown, followed by an additional service at 2:30 o’clock at the Mill Run Baptist Church. Rev. Eugene N. Duty, pastor of the Christian Church of this place and Rev. F. S. Wortman, a life-long friend of the deceased officiated. Pallbearers were Harry Williams, Roger Williams, Harry Hart, Samuel Collins, Ewing D. Minerd and Mayor H. D. Minerd. Interment was in the church cemetery. Funeral Director J. E. Sims had charge. Many relatives and friends attended the funeral.
WILLIAMS, JOHN T.— Age 68 years, of Uniontown R.D. No. 1 died Friday morning, January 24, 1969 in his home. Born January 3, 1901 in Uniontown, he was the son of the late Lewis C. and Nancy Raymond Williams and was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church. His wife, Annabel Hagerty Williams preceded him in death in 1960. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Jean) Chadwell of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two sons, John T., Jr. of Anaheim, Calif., and Charles R. of Uniontown R.D. No. 4; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. R. R. Nixon of Uniontown R.D. No. 4, Mrs. R. Bruce Whitlock of Washington, D. C.; and a brother, S. Raymond Williams of Uniontown R.D. No. 4. The family will receive friends in the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home, 60 Morgantown St. today from 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday from 12 Noon to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Monday till 2 p.m. the hour of service with Rev. B. Howard McCuen officiating. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery.
JOHN U. WILLIAMS,
PROMINENT FARMER,
DIES NEAR SMITHTON
SMITHTON, July 25.— John U. Williams, 71 years old, prominent farmer of South Huntingdon township, died at his home near here Thursday. The funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the late home. Interment will be made in Hoffman Cemetery.
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OHIOPYLE
Notes From the Little Mountain Resort Up
The Yough
John W. Williams died at his home near here Monday morning, aged 57 years. Deceased had suffered for a number of years from a complication of diseases and about a year and a half ago had a stroke of paralysis which was the direct cause of his death. He was a soldier in the civil war and his funeral was held Wednesday under the auspices of the G A I. Interment at Bryner Ridge Cemetery. He leaves a widow and eight children. Mrs. James Cunningham and Mrs. Lucy Cades of Connellsville. Mrs. Lorena Harbaugh of Kentuck, Mrs. Sylvester Bryner of this place, Gus and Emerson of Pittsburg, and Bertha and Charles at home. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church and the funeral ceremony was preached by Rev. J. A. Watson.
OBITUARY
(COMMUNICATED)
Death, the great teacher death,
alone proclaims
The true dimensions of our puny frame.
DIED— On Thursday July 26th very suddenly, Mr. JOSEPH WILLIAMS, of this place, and recently from the city of Philadelphia. In this amiable and distinguished being, were united all the social qualities; that dignify human Nature. A most affectionate and dutiful son, to a widowed mother, and sisters; his whole soul was devoted to their happiness and interests. Upright and unassuming in his manners, he conciliated the esteem and regard of all who knew him. He has left an amiable and interesting, but afflicted widow, and five children to mourn his loss. Citizens of Fayette and Greene counties, will you not extend your patronage; your friendship; your sensibilities, to his bereaved little family, that have their lot cast amongst us.
Oh! Reflect how soon God may deprive your babes;
your children of you, in a moment, in the twinkling of the eye,
Let us then never be weary in well doing, for in due time,
we will reap the reward, if we faint not.
MARCIA
Saturday, August 11, 1827, Vol. I, No. 2, page 3, column 5
Death of Hon. Joseph Williams
This sad event occurred in Iowa a few days ago. Judge Williams lived many years in this county, and is well remembered by many of our old citizens. He was one of the most remarkable men of this or any other country. He was in the highest sense a universal genius. With the most meagre early opportunities, he became a fine classical scholar. Almost by intuition, he became a German, French and Spanish scholar, and was often found conversing indiscriminately, with these different nationalities in their own vernacular. He was by nature a musician. When but a boy he was a fife-major of the militia in his native mountains. Of a devotional turn of mind, he would go from the parade ground to the camp meeting, and excite the whole camp ground by his elegant singing. Bascomb would preach and William would sing; and while the great orator would enchain his audience in fetters of truth, the great musician would melt them to tears by the melody of his song. He was a natural ventriloquist, and often for pastime, would produce the most amusing scenes. He was a great favorite among his acquaintances, and anecdotes of his life would make a volume of interesting and amusing story. In early life, in imitation of Oliver Goldsmith, he made a trip to the then far West, taking with him his favorite flute, where he was welcomed and entertained for months; and people yet talk with rapture of that visit, and the innocent mirth and good feeling which attended it. He was appointed a United States Judge for the Territory of Iowa, by President Van Buren, and remained on the Bench for many years – serving a term as Chief Justice of the State of Iowa. He was nearly eighty years of age. His early life was spent among the eminent men of Western Pennsylvania. He was benevolent, kind hearted, generous and charitable. He has fallen the ripeness of old age – we trust to bloom forever.
Julia WILLIAMS died in 1868. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(17)
WILLIAMS-Near Springhill Furnace. November 3d, Mrs. Julia Williams, aged ? years.
The Genius of Liberty. Uniontown, Pa. Nov. 19, 1868. Vol. 1, No. 46.
Julia Rega WILLIAMS (1902-1994)
Julia Williams, Scottdale resident
Julia Rega Williams, 92, of 117 Homestead Ave., Scottdale, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 1994, at Highlands Hospital, Connellsville. She was born April 5, 1902, in Mount Pleasant, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lucia Conforti Rega. She was a member of St. Johns Roman Catholic Church of Scottdale and the LCBA, The Court Lambing No. 314 Catholic Daughters of America (CDA) and the Columbian Ladies. She was also a member of the Ladies Guild, the CDA Mission, the Ladies Auxiliary of Scottdale Sons of Italy Lodge No. 1157 and the Ladies Auxiliary of Scottdale Eagles Lodge No. 1007. She was also a member of the Westmoreland Multi-Service Senior Citizens and the Everson Senior Citizens. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. William (Kathleen) Owens of Scottdale; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael A. Williams, on Feb. 11, 1980; two brothers, Patsy and Romeo Rega; and six sisters, Mae Colacurcio, Olive Isola, Carmella Cost, Martha Rega, and Josephine Marchioni.
LeoBelle Jones Balin WILLIAMS (1919-2012)
UNIONTOWN
LeoBelle Jones Balin Williams
LeoBelle Jones Balin Williams passed away peacefully Saturday, June 16, 2012, at her residence in Thousand Oaks, California with her daughter at her bedside. She was born March 14, 1919 in the Brownsville Hospital, the daughter of Gordon T. Jones, Sr. and Leo B. Herrington Jones. She graduated from Union-town High School with the class of 1939. During World War II, she was employed by the United States government in Washington, D.C. She was a former member of Great Bethel Baptist Church, Uniontown, Pa. and Chapter 263, Order of the Eastern Star, Uniontown. She was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Walter E. Brown VFW Post 21, Connellsville, Pa. In addition to her parents, LeoBelle was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Lou Balin; her first husband of 54 years, Stanley J. Balin and her second husband of 11 years, Lyle Williams. She was also preceded in death by the following brothers: William, Gordon Jr. and Harold. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Lee Balin of Agoura Hills, California; brothers, Allen of Dunbar Township, Blair of Uniontown; a sister, Lois Rhodes of Uniontown and several nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Great Bethel Baptist Church Dome Fund, 47 West Fayette St., Uniontown, Pa. 15401
LEONARD WILLIAMS
Leonard Williams, 82, of 914 Aetna St., Connellsville, died Tuesday, May 30, 1995, at his residence. Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, Poplar Street, Connellsville, and Saturday, until 11 a.m., the hour of service, with the Rev. Nathaniel Milton and the Rev. Luther Wormack officiating. Interment will follow in Middle Churches Cemetery, Mount Pleasant. Arrangements are under the direction of the VITO C. MARTUCCI FUNERAL HOME, 123 S. First St., West Side, Connellsville.
Leroy WILLIAMS, Sr. (1928-1996)
Leroy Williams Sr.
Leroy Williams Sr., 67, of Uniontown R.D. 6 passed away Sunday, July 21, at home. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Krepps Williams, two daughters, Mrs. Andy (Joyce) Cosimato Sr. of Footedale and their children, Andy Jr. and Danny, and Mrs. Binny (Marcia) Murray of Uniontown R.D. and their children, Michele, Melissa, Monica, and James Murray III, two sons, Leroy Williams Jr. and wife, Mary Lou, of McClellandtown and Leonard Williams at home, three sisters, Helen Frazee of Smock, Grace Petrosky and Rita Ferone, both of Ohio, and three brothers, Junior Williams and Ralph Williams of North Carolina. Friends will be received in the Dearth Funeral Home, 35 South Mill St., New Salem, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday hours will be announced.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
October 5, 1928
Died—–
July 21, 1996
Central Miner Killed
Levi Williams, a miner employed at the Central works, was instantly killed Tuesday night by a fall of coal. He leaves a family.
Linda D. 'Lynn' Lee WILLIAMS (1954-2008)
Linda D. "Lynn" (Lee) Williams, age 53, of Lemont Furnace, Pa., passed away Friday, March 14, 2008, in her home. She was born April 3, 1954, in Lemont Furnace, Pa., the daughter of Jesse Lee and Ivy P. (Humbert) Lee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Lee. Surviving are her husband, Jack L. Williams; these children: Cynthia Williams and her fiance, Chris, of Lemont Furnace, Pa., and Kevin Williams and his wife, Heather, of Uniontown, Pa.; two grandchildren: Braden and River; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Cindy and Jeff Williams; a brother-in-law, John Williams; sister-in-law, Janet Bittner; a brother- in-law, Dennis Williams; and one nephew, Jason Lee. Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday, March 17, 2008, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with Pastor John Custer officiating. Entombment follows in The Chapel of Memories Mausoleum, Sylvan Heights Cemetery, Uniontown, Pa.
Herald Standard, Uniontown, PA, Sunday, March 16, 2008
Contributed by Brenda Turner Luckey <brenda.e.luckey at gmail.com>
Margaret Dunn WILLIAMS (1923-1996)
Margaret Williams
Margaret Dunn Williams, 72, of Crystal Works died Wednesday evening, June 19, in Mount Macrina Manor, Uniontown. She is survived by many close friends and neighbors. There will be no public visitation. It was her request that her body be donated to medical science and research at West Virginia University Medical Center, in Morgantown, W.Va. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 6, at 11 a.m. in New Beginnings Full Gospel Church, 93 Jefferson St., Uniontown.
Social Security Death Index:
Born—–
July 29, 1923
Died—–
June 19, 1996
Martha Delphenia WILLIAMS ( -1863)
WILLIAMS— At the residence of her parents in Luzerne Tp., of Purpura, on the .... of April, Martha Delphenia, daughter of John H. and Elizabeth Williams, aged 11 years, 11 mo. and 22 days. Rarely has the adage that "death loves a shining mark: been more strikingly exemplified than in the death of this interesting little girl. Her noble virtues and intellectual sprightliness, not only heightened the innate love of fond and devoted parents, but shone out so conspicuously as to attract the admiration of the whole neighborhood in which he lived; and when the sad announcement was made that the angle of death had summoned her away, a whole community was wrapped in sorrow. She bore her sickness and suffering with a fortitude unusual with one of her tender years, and rejoiced in the thought that
"Beyond this vale of tears,
There is a life above,
Unmeasured by the flight of years,
And all that life is LOVE."
Mrs. Martha M. Williams, 61 years old, wife of Maurice L. Williams, died at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at her home at Morrell where she had been residing for the past 35 years. She was a member of Greenwood Methodist Episcopal Church. In addtion to her husband there are three children, Norman Williams of Dunbar, Mrs. William E. Bauchman of Morrell John E. Williams of Connellsville. Six grandchildren also survive.
The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late home with Rev. David E. Minerd, officiating. Interment will be made in Hill Grove cemetery in charge of Funeral Director James I. Burhans of Dunbar.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Monday, August 8, 1927, page 6
Contributed by Nathan Zipfel
Mary Ann Reagan WILLIAMS ( -1924)
MRS. H. O. WILLIAMS
Mrs. Mary Ann Reagan Williams, 75 years, 7 months and 27 days old, wife of Hiram O. Williams of Murphy Siding, died Sunday morning at the Connellsville State Hospital where she underwent an operation last week. She was admitted a week ago last Friday. Mrs. Williams was born at Bellview, in Bullskin township, a daughter of Philip and Rose Ann Martin Reagan. She had always been a resident of the county. She was married on the old home place and had she lived until January would have celebrated her golden wedding anniversary. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Williams is survived by one son, Philip E. of West Newton; two daughters, Rose, wife of John F. Gray of East End, Connellsville, and Nora B., wife of H. W. Detwiler of Murphy Siding; three brothers, Harrison A. Reagan of Scottdale, David R. Reagan of Connellsville, and Jesse R. Reagan of Pittsburg; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mary Esther Maher WILLIAMS (1911-1997)
Mary Williams
Mary Esther Maher Williams, 85, of White Oak, Pa., died Saturday, April 12, 1997, in Forbes Metropolitan Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born April 16, 1911, in Uniontown, Pa., daughter of James and Mary McDonough Maher. She is survived by her husband, Edwin M. Williams; daughters: Patricia A. Eversole of Oakmont, E. Eileen Williams of White Oak, and Edwina M. Kelley of St. Louis, Mo.; eight grandchildren; sisters: Ann Bierer of Pottstown, Pa., and Genevieve Burd of Madison, Ohio; and brothers; Gerry Maher of Tuscon, Ariz., James Maher of LeRoy, N.Y., and Thomas Maher of Philadelphia. Interment will be private. Arrangements are under direction of STRIFFLER COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOMES, Lincoln Way at O’Neil, White Oak, Pa. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Maurice Lincoln WILLIAMS ( -1936)
Maurice Lincoln Williams, 72 years old, died at 6 o'clock Sunday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William E. Baughman of Morrell following a lingering illness of complications. His wife, Mrs. Martha Williams, died in 1927, and he is survived by three children: Norman Williams, Dunbar; John Williams, Pechin; Mrs. William Baughman, Morrell. There are six grandchildren, one brother, E. R. Williams of Derry, and one sister, Mrs. James Trunick of San Bemadlno, Cal.
Mr. Williams was a member of the Greenwood Methodist Episcopal Church of Connellsville. For a long time, be was employed as an electrician.
The funeral service will be held at the home of Mrs. Frederick Baughman at Morrell at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. J. M. Somers will officiate. Interment will be made in Hill Grove Cemetery in charge of Funeral Director James T. Burhans of Dunbar.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Monday, April 6, 1936, page 6
Contributed by Nathan Zipfel
Mildred R. WILLIAMS
(1920-2004)
Mildred R. Williams, 90, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Friday, January 9, 2004 in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born March 10, 1913 in Uniontown, Pa.
She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Williams, a grandson, Gage Bache, a brother, James Jubin, a daughter-in-law, Patricia Williams, and parents.
Surviving are four children: James G. Williams and Carol of Uniontown, Pa., Marjorie Duranko and husband Frank of Uniontown, Dale Williams and wife Marilyn of Hopwood, Pa., Leslie Keller of Hamilton, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law: Minnie Crum and Ocie Morris both of Uniontown.
Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, Pa., today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday, January 12, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with Rev. Madison Stringfellow officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Uniontown.
Napoleon WILLIAMS died in 1938. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(13)
Napoleon Williams
Following an illness of several months, Napoleon Williams, Second Street, Brownsville,
died Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Connellsville State hospital. Death
was attributed to complications.
Mr. Williams was 30 years old. Prior to his illness several months ago he had
been employed at the Clyde No. 1 mines of the W.J. Rainey company. He had been
active in the affairs of the Mine Workers local while an employee at the plant.
Surviving are his widow, Pearl; two brothers, William of Cleveland, and Lerles
[unsure] and a sister, Mrs. Millie Malone, of Alabama.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from Kisinger's
Funeral Home at Brownsville. Rev. Brice will be in charge with burial in Woodlawn
cemetery at Brownsville.
Standard 28 Aug 1938.
Norman Lincoln WILLIAMS
(1892-1939)
SUICIDE, RAILROAD ACCIDENT AND MINE BLAST RESPONSIBLE
Nemcolin World War Vet Fatally Shoots Self
After Firing Three Shots Into Former Housekeeper;
Dickerson Run Brakeman Ground to Death Beneath Wheels Of Freight Train;
Dunbar Man Instantly Killed In Mine Accident
Three violent deaths greeted the arrival of 1939 in Fayette county during the two-day New Year’s holiday period.
A well-known Nemacolin World war veteran and miner, Alonzo Rankin, 48, ended his own life after an unsuccessful attempt to slay his former housekeeper, Mrs. Christine Smith, 40, in a home near Woodside. Suffering three gunshot wounds, Mrs. Smith is given an “even chance” to recover.
Explosion of gas in a mine, near McKeesport, proved fatal to Norman L. Williams, 47, of Dunbar, a veteran electrician and former official of the American Manganese Company, Dunbar.
Dale Dunlap, 26, a Dawson railroad brakeman, was crushed to death between two cars on the Western Maryland line, near Luke, Md.
Article begins concerning other fatal accidents.
An explosion of gas killed a well-known Dunbar man and injured six other yesterday in the Hubbard mine of the Tube City Collieries, near McKeesport. The victim, Norman Lincoln Williams, chief electrician for the American Manganese Company, in Dunbar, for 15 years, was employed by the Pittsburgh Coal Company, at Suterville, for eight years. The blast was “localized,” mine officials reported, in an area 1,100 feet from the bottom of the shaft. Williams was instantly killed. Two of the others were seriously burned. All of six victims emerged from the mine unaided.
Operations in the mine were to be resumed today. Williams, a mine electrician of 20 years experience, was struck in the head by flying debris during the explosion. Foreman on the shift was Will Baer, of Connellsville. The mine normally employs 150 miners but only eight were working yesterday as the result of the holiday.
Williams was a resident of Dunbar 23 years. He was a member of the Waynesburg Chapter of the Blue Lodge, P. & A. M. Surviving are the widow, Nannie Bosley Williams; three children, Normal Earl, of the Medical Corps, U. S. Army, Philippine Islands; Ruth Eloise and Martha Jane, both at home; one brother, John W., of Dunbar, and a sister, Mrs. William Baughman, Morrell.
The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon in the home on Railroad street, Dunbar. Officiating ministers will be Rev. O. G. Cooke, pastor of the M. E. church, and Jesse R. Lonsinger, First Presbyterian church. Burial will follow in Hill Grove cemetery, Connellsville. The body was removed to the J. T. Burhans funeral home, Dunbar, and will be taken to the family home today.
Mine officials later reported that condition of two of the injured men was serious. The injured were: Joseph Bartozzi, 454, Versailles; Joseph Vozar, 42, Versailles; Ales Ludorf, 49, McKeesport; Paul Jones, 32, West Newton; John Sedler, Versailles; D. H. Kelso, McKeesport, and Charles Balko, 47, Boston, Pa. Coroner P. J. Henney said there was a “possibility some arrests may be made” as a result of his investigation. John S. Aldisert, assistant chief deputy coroner, confiscated mine records and interviewed mine officials and the injured workers.
Henney declined to say why he had threatened to make arrests, or to divulge the turn his inquiry was taking. Both the federal and state bureau of mines also were investigating the tragedy.
Article continues concerning other fatal and non-fatal accidents.
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Polly WILLIAMS died in 1810. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County USGenWeb
Project.(17)
In Memory of Polly Williams, who was found murdered by her seducer at the White
Rocks, August 17, 1810, aged, 18 years.
Behold with pity you that pass by,
Here doth the body of Polly Williams lie,
Who was cut off in her tender bloom,
By a vile wretch her pretended groom.
The Genius of Liberty, Nov. 16, 1871
REESE WILLIAMS
For the eighth time within the last two and one-half years, death struck the family of Ruth Love, local newspaper reporter, when her uncle, Reese Williams, died of complications in the hospital at Mahanoy City, Schuykill county. The deceased passed away last Friday and was buried Tuesday. Mr. Williams’ brother, William Williams, father of Ruth Love, died one year ago Friday.
ROBERT W. WILLIAMS
Robert W. Williams, 68 years old, was found dead in his bed Monday morning at his home at Coolspring. He was unmarried. He was a native of North Wales. The funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock at the James T. Burhans funeral chapel at Dunbar with Rev. W. S. Hamilton officiating. Interment will be made in Franklin Cemetery.
Robert Warren WILLIAMS died in 1926. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(5)
WILLIAMS, ROBERT WARREN
Robert Warren WILLIAMS, age 28 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. WILLIAMS,
of 51 Lincoln street, died at the Uniontown Hospital, Tuesday morning, February
9, 1926, at 4 o’clock following an operation for appendicitis. In
addition to his parents, the little one is survived by two sisters, Madeline
and Gladys, and three …….obit cut off. Feb. 1926
Ronald E. WILLIAMS (1933-2012)
UNIONTOWN
Ronald E. Williams
Ronald E. Williams, age 78, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in the Cherry Tree Nursing Center. He was born in Uniontown, Pa., on October 14, 1933 to Benjamin Ross Williams and Vera (Lauffner) Williams. Ronald graduated in 1951 from Uniontown High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Chief Williams Hook & Ladder Company and the Uniontown Rotary Club. Ronald was coach to the Uniontown Area High School girls track team. He was employed by S. E. Williams Supply Company, United Parcel Service, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and later was part owner of S. E. Williams Supply Company. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Charles Dewey Williams. Ronald is survived by the following children: Kimberly Williams Riley and husband John, Benjamin Leo Williams and Karen Hegedis, Theodore Ronald Williams and his wife Deborah; grandchildren: Cassandra Marie Riley and Jonathan Ian Riley, Benjamin Leo Williams Jr., Joshua Michael Williams; Brian Everett, Mary Catherine and Theodore Ronald Williams Jr.; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 80 Morgantown Street, Uniontown, Pa., where a Memorial Service celebrating Ron’s life will be held today (Thursday, September 13, 2012) at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers , donations can be made to the girls track team at Uniontown Area High School or to the Uniontown Public Library. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com
Rosemary Zahron WILLIAMS (1916-2002)
Rosemary Williams, 86, of Weirton, W.Va., died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, at the Weirton Medical Center. She was born April 20, 1916, in Uniontown, Pa., the daughter of the late Elias and Mary Fayah Francis Zahron. Her husband, Richard (Harper) Williams, Sr.; brothers, Paul, Raymond, Francis, James and George Zahron; and sisters, Mary, Janelle, Vickie and Jamal also preceded her in death.
Rosemary was a beloved mother, grandmother, and a homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, and the Christian Mothers of St. Paul’s.
She is survived by one son, Richard H. Williams Jr., and wife, Jackie of Dayton, Ohio; and daughters, Barbara Williams-Balint and husband, Gary of Weirton, Deborah Williams and husband, Rob Millar of Toronto, Ontario, and Betty jean Williams of Coraopolis, Pa. She has two stepsons, Robert R. Williams and wife, Mary Lou of Weirton, and Donald C. Williams and wife, Kathryn of Bergholz, Ohio. Rosemary has four grandchildren, Jamelle Williams-Millar, Jeremy Millar, Stephanie Williams and Richard H. Williams III. She has 11 step-grandchildren; and 23 step-great-grandchildren. She has one brother, Michael Zahron of Uniontown, Pa. A special nephew, Sean Brown of Toledo, Ohio, and 24 other nieces and nephews also survive her. Rose was an avid sports fan of baseball and football and never forgot anyone's birthday. Mom cared dearly for animals and the people around her. She will be greatly missed by her family, neighbors and dear friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the GRECO-HERTNICK FUNERAL HOME, 3219 Main St., Weirton, W.Va., where a Rosary was recited at 2 p.m., in the funeral home. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be said today at 1:30 p.m., in St. Paul's Catholic Church, Weirton. Interment will be in Union Cemetery in Steubenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul's Church, 140 Walnut St., Weirton, WV 26062.
Sanford C. WILLIAMS died in 1937. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
Sanford C. Williams, aged 66 years, 11 months and 19 days, died at 10:20 o'clock
Monday morning, May 24, 1937, in the residence, 321 Elizabeth street, Uniontown.
Formerly a resident of Brownfield and an employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
Mr. Williams was widely known in this district. He had resided in Uniontown
for eight years.
Surviving are his widow Rachel S. Williams; two children: Harold and Helen
Williams, of Uniontown; and two brothers: Walter E. Williams, Hopwood,
and David Williams, Santa Rosa, Cal.
The body is to be removed to the First Methodist Protestant church at 1 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon where it may be viewed by friends. Funeral services
will be solemnized in the church at 2 o'clock in charge of the pastor, Rev. Willard
M. Douglass. Burial will be in a Hopwood cemetery.
Sara Anderson WILLIAMS ( -1967)
WILLIAMS SERVICE
SCOTTDALE — The funeral service for Mrs. Sara Anderson Williams 68, of 640 Brown St., Everson, who died Tuesday morning in Indiana, Pa., will be held in the Murphy memorial home at 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Edward L. Lochstampfor Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Lebanon Cembetery at Tarr. The body will be in the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.
Sarah Zebley WILLIAMS (1888-1971)
Mrs. Sarah Zebley Williams, 83, of Mount Braddock, died suddenly, Wednesday at her home. She was born in Stewart Township, July 9, 1888, the daughter of the late John and Martha Thorpe Liston. Surviving are her husband, James D. Williams, three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Carrie) Landman of Coolspring, Mrs. Cecil (Ida Belle) Hatfield of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Edith Martin of Mount Independence; six sons, Raymond Zebley of Lemont Furnace, Willard, Ralph and George Zebley, all of Mount Braddock, and David and Dale of Dunbar; forty grandchildren; 75 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are three sisters, Margaret of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Jane Butcher of Dunbar, R. D. 2, and Mrs. Ida Leonard of Ohiopyle, and two brothers, Lloyd Liston of Mount Braddock and Jurvis Liston of Dunbar. She is predeceased by one son, two sisters and one brother.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, PA, Thursday, July 22, 1971
Contributed by Marilyn Tolentino <sffoster at aol.com>
Thomas L. WILLIAMS (1945-2001)
Thomas Williams, 56, of Uniontown, PA, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2001 in the Uniontown, Hospital. He was born July 29, 1945, in Jeanette, PA, son of Walter L. Williams and Gertrude A. Raine Williams. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Rent-A- Kill Company for 322 years and was a member of the Faith Assembly of God Church, Gen. George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 in Hopwood, PA, and Hutchinson Sportsman Club.
Two brothers, Donald Williams and George Raine, a sister, Barbara Alexander and his parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl L. Jacobs Williams; a son, Thomas L. Williams Jr., of Uniontown; a daughter, Tonya L. Williams Cramer and her husband John Cramer of New Salem, Para brother, Daniel Williams and his wife Diane of Waltersburg, PA, and a sister Ada Dell of West Elizabeth, NJ.
Friends will be received in the Jerome Shell Funeral Home, 164 South Mt. Vernon Street. Interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
From Searight’s on the National Pike
Ignition of Pocket of Fire Damp
Possible—Four Men injured, One of
Them Fatally—Mine Inspector and
Coroner at Scene of Explosion
Five men were instantly killed and four injured in an explosion at the Taylor shaft of the Taylor Coal & Coke Company, half a mile from Searights on the National Pike, near Uniontown, at five o’clock this morning. Mine Inspector I. G. Roby of the Fifth district thinks the accident due to a gas explosion.
The dead are:
John Carter, colored, Fredricksburg, Va.
Walter Williams, North Carolina
Samuel Davis, a Hungarian
Charles Spatka, a Slav.
Michael Chodno, a Slav.
George Thomas, foreman in charge of the work at the time of the explosion if fatally injured. It was not thought that he could live during the journey from the shaft to the Uniontown Hispotal, where he was taken at 10 o’clock. Thomas is a colored man.
The other injured are:
Gabriel Diggs, colored, Prince George County, Maryland
George W. Betts, colored, Cambridge, O.
Casper Eaton, colored, North Carolina
The three latter injured will all recover. They are burned painfully about the head and shoulders. The Taylor mine is down just 94 feet. It is being sunk by Patterson & McNeil, a shaft sinking firm. The coal, which lies at a depth of 200 feet, has not been struck yet. The shift, most of whom were killed, went to work last night at 11 o’clock. They were working on a platform about 20 feet from the mouth of the shaft putting timbers up for a concrete wall. Several of the workmen were about the top of the shaft, while others were on the platform below.
See Samuel Davis ( -1905) for remainder of article
WILLIAMS, WILLIAM (BILL)— Memorial services for William (Bill) Williams of Alexandria, Va., former Uniontown resident who died February 18 will be held today at 2 p.m. in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church of Uniontown; Rev. Russell Turner, rector will officiate. Graveside services under the direction of the Andrew D. Ferguson Funeral Home of Uniontown will be private.
?erry WILLIAMSON died in 1888. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(29)
Williamson.--?erry Williamson, an old citizen of Mapletown, Greene county, was
found dead in a field near the old school house. He had been plowing corn on
the William Gray farm when his son Lindsey went to him with drinking water and
found him laying in the middle of the field. The horse had stopped and the ?
remained tightly grasped in the cold hands of the corpse. He was buried on Tuesday
in the Monongahela Hill cemetery, and was followed to his grave by his wife,
son and two daughters, many relations and friends. Deceased was about 68 years
of age.
The Courier, Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Friday, June 29, 1888
Page 8, Column 3
Arthur WILLIAMSON died in 1940. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(5)
WILLIAMSON, ARTHUR
Arthur WILLIAMSON, 57, general superintendent of the Western Maryland Railway Company, died Friday in Baltimore’s Union Memorial Hospital after an illness of several months.
He had a remarkable career which saw him twice decorated for valor as a boy soldier, of the British Empire and which led him up the railroad ladder from laborer and hostler to a high executive position. He fought under General Baden-Powell and Lord Kitchener in south Africa and later saw service in India and at Gibraltar.
Courier Mon. April 22, 1940
Knobel F. WILLIAMSON died in 1938. Her obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(12)
KNOBEL F. WILLIAMSON
Knobel F. Williamson, age ? year and two months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Williamson, died at 8:30 Sunday morning September 11, 1938, a the family ? near Allison following a two ? illness of a complication of di?. Surviving, in addition to the p? are two brothers, George and ?
Funeral services will be held ? o'clock this afternoon. rev. ? Smith will officiate and burial ? in Woodlawn cemetery.
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Orange WILLIAMSON died in 1938. His obit was contributed to the Fayette County
USGenWeb Project.(2)
WILLIAMSON, Orange
A widely-known resident of the Allison vicinity in Redstone township for 20 years, Orange Williamson, aged 54, died at 5:15 Friday morning, November 11, 1938, after a two weeks illness. Williamson had been a farmer of the West Point district and worked in the mine at Allison. He was a member of the Allison Local of the United Mine Workers.
Surviving are the widow, Mollie S. Williamson; three daughters, Mrs. Donald Cockwell and Ollie Williamson, both of Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. J. C. Stanley, Pittsburgh; three sons, Obadiah and Connie, at home, and Hardick, Baltimore; seven grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Allie Aaron, and a brother, James Williamson, both of Atlanta, Ga.
Brief services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the family home, followed by additional rites in the New Bethel Baptist church, Allison. Revs. McGlaughey and Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
DIED
On Monday last, Mr. William Williamson, of Philadelphia, in descending Cheat river, was accidentally swept from the top of his boat by the branch of a tree into the river, and was drowned.
Elda Lovell WILLINGHAM ( -1974)
WILLINGHAM, ELDA LOVELL— Age 73 years of 221 Jefferson St., Oliver No. 1, died Thursday, July 4, 1974 at 6:05 p.m. in the Uniontown Hospital after a prolonged illness. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio and was the daughter of the late William and Sarah Merser Lovell. She was a resident of Brier Hill for 46 years, then moving to Oliver for 6 years and then resided with her niece, Thelma L. Hudson of Oliver No. 1 for 1 year. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter W. Willingham in 1968. Surviving is a son, Virgil Willingham, Norwark, Ohio; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Harry Lovell and Charles Lovell, both of Norwark, Ohio. Friends will be received in the Victor A. DeCarlo Funeral Home, 136 N. Gallatin Ave., after 7 p.m. today and Sunday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday until 11 a.m. the hour of service. Dr. Earl P. Confer will officiate. Interment in Dickerson Run Union Cemetery, Vanderbilt, Pa.
ROSE A. WILLIS
Mrs. Rose A. Willis, who observed her 72nd birthday anniversary on Monday, died at 5 o’clock Tuesday evening, October 11, 1938, at the home of a son, L. L. Willis, in House 46 at Palmer, following a long illness. In addition to the one son, she leaves a cousin, Mrs. Simon Smith of Fairchance. Funeral arrangements, in charge of R. L. Sharp of Fairchance, are incomplete.
SAMUEL WILLS
Samuel Wills, 69 years old, of Mount Braddock, died Saturday at the Uniontown hospital following an operation. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Mount Braddock church, with Rev. D. E. Minerd officiating. Interment in the Dunbar cemetery. The deceased is survived by one son, Albert, of Mount Braddock, and three daughters, Mrs. Kate Spink of Milwaukee; Mrs. James Grimm of Denbo, and Mrs. J. N. Alexander of Greensburg.
Wilbert C. "Buddy" Wills, 77, of Dunbar, Pa., died Friday, October 6, 2000, in Lint Personal Care Home, Connellsville. He was born June 2, 1923, in Dunbar, Pa., son of Rofail Wills and Catherine Anna Maust Wills. He was a retired Coal Miner from Frick Coal Company and also retired from the B&O Railroad. He was a Veteran of World War II who served with the United States Army and the recipient of the Purple Heart.
Four brothers, William C. Kennedy, Ross A. Kennedy Jr., and two young brothers, a young sister, a grandson, Ronald "Cory" Martin, and his parents preceded him in death.
He is survived by five children: Richard Wills, Dawson, Pa., Wilbert Wills Jr., Connellsville, Pa., and Larry Joe Wills, Ford City, Pa., Barbara Steindl, Connellsville, and Patty Martin of Mount Pleasant, Pa.; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sisters: Mary "Hon" Cook, Dunbar, Rosella Barnett, Amarillo, Texas, and Celia White, Pasadena, Texas.
Friends will be received in the BURHANS-CROUSE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Connellsville Street, Dunbar, Pa., today from 5 to 9 p.m., Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., and Tuesday, October 10, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with Rev. Jeffrey Popson officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Auburn Cemetery where Military Honors will be accorded by Connellsville American Legion Post 301, Trotter American Legion Post 762, and Connellsville V.F.W. Post 21.
WILLSON— At the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. J. W. Harrison, in Richmond, Va. Mrs. Eliza Willson, of Uniontown, aged about 90 years. She was born at Springhill Furnace, where her father, Jesse Evans owned and operated Iron works. She received her education at the Moravian school at Lititz, Pa., and a seminary in Philadelphia. Her first trip east to school was made when only twelve years of age on horseback from Springhill to Philadelphia, accompanied by her father and one or two others. Soon after having finished her education she married Alpheus P. Willson of Virginia, who was one of the most prominent men in that part of the “Old Dominion,” now West Virginia. Their home was near Morgantown but a great portion of the time was spent in Richmond, as her husband was a member of the legislature for a number of years. They finally removed to Springhill, where her husband embarked in the iron business with his father-in-law. A few years later her husband was drowned in the Monongahela river while trying to make a landing with a boat during high water. After his death Mrs. Willson moved to Uniontown with her family, consisting of one son, the late Judge A. E. Willson, and three daughters, the late Mrs. J. K. Ewing of Uniontown, and the late, Mrs. J. W. Burbridge of New Orleans, and Mrs. R. D. Clarke of Washington, D. C., who is the only one living. Her father and brother, the Late Col. Samuel Evans, came to town with her and they resided in the brick house on Main street which Mrs. Willson left only on November 6th last. Her remains were removed to the residence of R. H. Lindsey, of Uniontown, and interred in the cemetery at that place on Wednesday.
Amos WILLYARD a modern giant in nature, died lately at the base of the mountain. He had many eccentricities, lived a hermit and kept a little grocery to amuse and gather percent. We missed him at our October election with his sack of chestnuts.