Mrs.
Mary Ann DeForeest, a member of a pioneer Sharon family, where she
resided for many years, died on Sunday at the home of her son, Emery
DeForeest, at Johnson, Ohio, aged 87 years. Death was caused by heart
failure. She was the widow of the late Abram De Foreest and is also
survived by another son Byron, of this place. The remains were brought
to Sharon for burial in Oakwood Cemetery on Wednesday. Services were
being held at the First M. E. church. Rev. Horace McKinney, the pastor,
officiating.
Source: Sharon Herald, Friday March 15, 1907; Submitted by Theresa Davids
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