Porterfield, J. J.

Porterfield, Mrs. Henrietta

Reese, Olive

Rodgers, Mrs. Edith (Allott)

Rodgers, John B.

Rodgers, Joseph G.

Rose, Sara Jane

Ross, Harry W.

Rumbaugh, Mrs. Ada

Rupert, Annabell

Ryn, Lawrence

Schacht, Rev. Frederick William

Schall, Reuben E.

Shaner, Norma J.

Shaul, Avilla

Shaul, Edward M.

Shaul, Raymond L.

Shearer, Mrs. Jesse

Shirley, Florence Slick

Silvis, Orpha I.

Simon, Effie V.

Simpson, Hugh A.

Skroupa, Bertha E.

Slaugenhaupt, John G.

Slicker, Viola M.

Smith, Charles Griffin

Smith, Danver T.

Smith, Howard S.

Smith, Howard Stanley

Smith, Mrs. Lottie Viola Cox

Smith, Ruby L. Grimm

Snyder, John Clyde

Snyder, Mrs. Mildred A.

Spiher, Anna

Sproull, Ed

Steele, Mrs. Elizabeth

Stitt, Andrew H.

Stitt, George W. Jr.

Templeton, Milton C.

Thompson, Charles D.

Thompson, Martha E. Duff

Tonks, Samuel T.

Townsend, A. C.

Porterfield, J. J.

J. J. PORTERFIELD
James J. PORTERFIELD, aged 79, died yesterday at his home in Sugar Creek township, Armstrong county, near Cowansville. He formerly conducted a general store at Rattigan, Butler county. He is survived by the following; Five sons, William, of Woodlawn, Harry, of Kittanning; John, of Tarentum; Clifford, of Queen Junction, and Charles F., at home; five daughters, Mrs. Louise MORROW of Wooster, O., Mrs. Frank REICHERT, of Kittanning; Mrs. R. G. WELCH, of Bradys Bend; Mrs. Jacob BLACK, of Chicora, RD 3, and Mrs. J. L. SHEARER, of Cowansville. Funeral services will be held in the Cowansville Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, and burial will be make in adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 04 Mar 2003

Porterfield, Mrs. Henrietta

Mrs. Henrietta PORTERFIELD, widow of John PORTERFIELD, of Bradys Bend, died in the Butler Memorial Hospital, Tuesday morning. Deceased was aged 69 years, 5 months and 19 days.
She is survived by two sons, Ralph and Jay, both of Brady's Bend; two sisters, Mrs. George FLEMING, of Brady's Bend, and Mrs. Anna YATES of Kittanning; four brothers, George SEYBERT, of Swissvale, Edward SEYBERT of Aspinwlll; Robert SEYBERT of Rimersburg, and John SEYBERT of Greensburg.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the home of Ralph PORTERFIELD, Brady's Bend. Interment will be made in the Cowansville cemetery.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 13 Mar 2003

Reese, Mrs. Olive

Rodgers, Mrs. Edith (Allott), 75, wife of John B. Rodgers, died unexpectedly at 1:20 o'clock this morning (April 4, 1958) in her home in Cowansville RD 1.  Mrs. Rodgers was a long-time member of the Sherrett Methodist Church and the Missionary Society of the church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son Robert of Cowansville RD1; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Bernard of Cowansville RD 1 and Mrs. Eleanor Allaman of Senaca; 12 grandchildren; a brother, William Allott of Cowansville RD 1 and two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Rumbaugh of Kittanning and Winifred Allott of Punxsutawney.  Friends will be received in her late home after 7 o'clock tonight.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Sherrett Methodist Church, with her pastor, Rev. Fred S. Bowes, officiating.  Burial will be made in St. Paul's Reformed cemetery, Sugarcreek Twp.  The Snyder funeral home, Cowansville, is in charge of arrangements.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 01 Jan 2000

Rodgers, John B., 82, of Cowansville RD 1 died at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday (Jan 22, 1963) at his home. He received body burns when his clothes caught fire from an open stove in his home.  Mr. Rodgers was a life-long member of the Sherrett Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, ROBERT A. RODGERS of Cowansville RD 1; two daughters, MRS HAZEL BERNARD of Cowansville RD 1, and MRS ELEANOR ALLAMAN of Seneca RD 1; 12 grandchildren.  Friends will be  received at the family home after 7 this evening.  Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Sherrett Methodist Church. Rev. JAMES KAMERER, church pastor, will officiate.  Interment will take place in St. Paul's Reformed Cemetery.
Snyder Funeral Home, Cowansville, is in charge of arrangements.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 01 Jan 2000

Rodgers, Joseph G.

Joseph G. RODGERS, died at his home in Slate Lick, Sunday, March 24, 1935, at 4:45 PM. He was aged 76 years and has been a resident of Slate Lick for thirty years.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth RODGERS; and the following children: Mrs. Nancy FRAILEY, Fred and Joseph RODGERS, all of Slate Lick, and Mrs. Blanche SOUTHWORTH of McGrann.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 o'clock in the Slate Lick United Presbyterian church in charge of the pastor, Rev. R. C. Shaub. Interment will be made in the Brady's Bend Cemetery. 

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 24 Mar 2003

Rose, Sara Jane

Apollo Sentinel, Apollo, PA
Friday, February 18, 1927
MRS. SARA JANE ROSE
Following a two-day illness of pneumonia, Mrs. Sara Jane Rose, aged 61 years, 11 months and 10 days, wife of Mr. A. O. Rose, of Main Street, died at her home here on Friday, February 4, 1927.
Mrs. Rose was a daughter of the late Andrew and Charlotte (Adams) Grinder, and was born near Hyde Park on the old Grinder Homestead.
During the past two years Mrs. Rose had been in failing health—the pneumonia condition having only started on Wednesday so that the news of her death came as a surprise to her many friends and relatives. She was a life-long member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The many floral tributes which virtually filled the house, attested to the esteem in which she was held.
Funeral services, which were largely attended were held Monday afternoon at her late home on Main street, conducted by Rev. Hogg, assisted by Rev. E. P. Harper, former pastor of the M. E. Church. Interment was made in Evergreen Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Mr. A. C. Rose, and the following children: Mrs. Ada Shulty, Apollo; Mrs. Alma Erb, Leechburg; Mrs. Helen Clepper, Apollo, Russell, Leroy and Dr. Earl A., of Leechburg—Leechburg Advance.

Transcribed & Submitted by Denise Murphy  19 Jan 2002

Ross, Harry W.

Harry W. ROSS of Sugarcreek township died suddenly at his home Sunday, May 25, 1941 at 10:20 PM. He was aged 57 years.
Survivors include his wife, Nannie B. Ross, one son, Vern ROSS of New Kensington; and two sisters, Mrs. Anna MALONEY of Latrobe and Mrs. Cora EDWARDS, Clymer, N. Y.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, May 29, at 2:30 o'clock (DST) at his home, in charge of Rev. J. M. WITMER, pastor of St. Paul's Reformed church.
Interment will be in Worthington Presbyterian cemetery.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 16 Feb 2003

Rumbaugh, Mrs. Ada

Mrs. Ada MCKELVEY RUMBAUGH , aged 64, died suddenly on Friday morning at her home in Kaylor.
She is survived by her husband, J.P. RUMBAUGH, one son, Wilbur of Kaylor, and one grandchild; also the following sisters and brother, Mrs. Peter OLCUS, Kaylor, Mrs. Geo. SNOW, Bradford; Mrs. Grant WILES and Mrs. Ed WEIGAND, East Brady, RD, and Thomas MCKELVEY of North Buffalo township.
Funeral services will be held from St. Paul's Reformed church on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 15 Mar 2003

Rupert, Annabell

Submitted by Daniel Moore  17 Mar 2011

Ryn, Lawrence

1895 Obituaries from the SHARPSBURG AND ETNA HERALD
(spelling errors reproduced as is, surnames capitalized for clarity.)
　
Source: SHARPSBURG AND ETNA HERALD, November 2, 1895
　
Mr. Lawrence RYN one of the oldast and most widely known residents of Shaler township. Died Sunday, last, at the family residence. The remains were interred in Pine Creek Cemetery; Wednesday morning at ten o'clock.

Submitted by Charles Boggess

Schacht, Rev. Frederick William

FUNERAL OF REV. FREDERICK WILLIAM SCHACHT
Deeply impressive funeral services for the Rev. Frederick William SCHACHT, pastor of Trinity Reformed church at Brady's Bend and St. Paul's Reformed church in Sugarcreek township were held in the latter church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The church was crowded to capacity by members of the two congregations and others from the community. Rev. Mr. SCHACHT died suddenly Monday evening while working in his garden. The services were in charge of Rev. Frank Hiack, pastor of the Bethany Reformed church, Butler. The sermon was delivered by Rev. R. V. Hartman, pastor of Trinity Reformed church New Kensington. A number of other ministers assisted in the services. Twenty ministers were in attendance at the services. The body of the beloved pastor was laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church. This makes the third pastor of the church to be buried in this cemetery Pastors Kline and Dale also being buried there.
Rev. Mr. SCHACHT came to this parish in 1928. He was not only a beloved pastor of his own congregations but took an active interest in every worthy movement in the community and endeared himself to a wide circle of friends during his ministry in Armstrong county.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 28 Mar 2003

Schall, Reuben E.

Apollo Sentinel, Apollo, PA
Friday, February 18, 1927
REUBEN E. SCHALL
Mr. Reuben E. Schall, a prominent contractor and citizen of Vandergrift died in his home in Longfellow St., Monday morning, February 14th, in his 64th year. Mr. Schall, while not being very well for some time had been very active up until the time of his death, retiring as usual on Sunday night and thought by members of his family to be in his usual health. But when his wife awakened in the morning about 6:30 o’clock, found he had arisen and gone down stairs unheard by anyone and upon going down stairs later she found him laying in the dining room with his hand beneath his head as if sleeping. But on going to him found it to be the sleep that knows no waking as all efforts failed to arouse him. Life had been extinct for sometime. Death was due to neuralgia of the heart.
Mr. Schall was born in South Bend Township, Armstrong County on May 22, 1863, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Schall and spent his boyhood days in that township. He later moved with his parents to Maysville and spent his young manhood there, coming to Apollo about forty years ago and engaged in carpentering which he followed for a number of years, but for the past few years had been in the coal and supply business.
Mr. Schall was married in 1895 to Lizzie J. Jackson, daughter, of the late W. J. and Martha E. Jackson, of Kiski township. Mr. and Mrs. Schall went to house keeping in Apollo after living there a few years went to Vandergrift Heights and built the home in which he died, where they spent the past 30 years. He leaves to mourn their loss besides his beloved wife, Mrs. Lizzie Jackson Schall, two daughters, Martha J. now the wife of W. H. Richey, of Allison, and Miss Louse S. at home and the following brothers and sisters: A. P. Schall, Vandergrift; Mrs. J. S. Lafferty, of Latrobe; Harvey Schall and Mrs. H. B. Lemon, of Massilion, Ohio; Mrs. H. W. McIlwain, of Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. H. T. Lochard, of Long Run.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, February 16th, at 2:00 in the Lutheran Church of Vandergrift Heights of which the deceased was a member, in charge of Rev. Roy [??]. Myers, Vandergrift. Interment followed in the Vandergrift cemetery.
Mr. Schall was a kind and affectionate husband and father, wonderfully attached to his home. He was a charter member of the Lutheran Church of Vandergrift Heights, a very regular and faithful attendant at the church services and a member of the K. of [??] Lodge of Vandergrift. He was one of the pioneers of the Heights and being in the contracting business became known to everyone in the community and will be greatly missed as he was kind and neighborly to all as was many times spoken of by friends and neighbors as hundreds view the remains in the home or attended the funeral services.
Transcribed & Submitted by Denise Murphy  19 Jan 2002

Shaner, Norma J.

Submitted by Daniel Moore  17 Mar 2011

Shaul, Avilla

Mrs., Avilla Shaul, Widow of Harry Shaul of Manorville died in the west penn hospital, Pittsburgh this morning at 2 A. M of gangrene.

She is survived by one son and three daughters Edward M. Shaul of Manorville; Mrs. Thomas Nichols of Manorville; Mrs. Joseph Volk of Ford City, Mrs. Ross Edwards of Manorville ten grandchildren five brothers and six sisters as follow William Cox of Kittanning, John Cox of Detroit; Roy Cox of Youngstown, Thomas Cox of Struthers and Harry Cox of Ohio

Mrs. Grant Walker and Mrs. Grant Smith of Brackenridge, Mrs. Kay Dunmire and Miss Helen Cox of Ford View, Mrs. Henry King of Homer City and Mrs. Charles Serene of McGrann.

The remains were brought today to the at Manorville where funeral service will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 O’clock in charge of Rev. Athey interment will be made in Manorville Cemetery

January 27, 1931

Shaul, Edward M.

Edward M. Shaul 74 of Manorville died at approximately 2 p.m yesterday in

Armstrong county Memorial hospital, Kittanning after being admitted a week ago.

He was born Jan 28, 1896 in Manorville a son of Harry and Arvlla Cox Shaul. He was a electrician working in a potter at Kittanning ad later at Canonsburg. He also worked with west penn power co for 30 years.

He had been retired 10 years. He was a member Manorville Methodist church.

He is survived his wife Sarah (Brailey) two sons Harry B of Manorville Raymond of Ford City two daughter Wilma Cagle Ford City and Mrs Ralph Delores) Gowetski Natrona heights

Nov 10 1970

Shaul, Raymond L.

Ford City

Raymond L. "Bud" Shaul, 90, of Ford City, died Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Kittanning Care Center. Born Feb. 23, 1919, in Canonsburg, he was a son of the late Edward and Sarah (Brailey) Shaul. He was a 1938 graduate of Ford City High School, for which he also played football. A World War II veteran, he served in the Navy as a quartermaster second class on LST 345 at Normandy Beach. A member of the Ford City VFW, he also served as its commander in the early 1960s. Mr. Shaul was a truck driver for Meadow Gold Dairies for 28 years. He then drove for Kittanning Builders Supply and then the Walter Houser Coal Co. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his children, David G. (Linda) Shaul, of Worthington, Leslie (William "Joe") Hooks, of Dayton, Robert R. (Barb Emmonds) Shaul, of Ford City, and Brenda J. Salsgiver, of Kittanning; his grandchildren, Kenny, Heather and Ben Hooks, Kristen (Jason) Guthrie, Jennifer Salsgiver and Michelle (Brook) Wolfe; his great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Kiefer and Cade Guthrie; and a sister, Delores "Dot" Gowetski, of Natrona Heights. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Reba L. (Smeltzer) Shaul, on May 12, 1992; two grandsons, Robert K. Shaul Jr., on Dec. 17, 1999, and Brian Shaul, on Oct. 3, 1981; two brothers, Harry and Gordon Shaul; and a sister, Wilma Cagle. Friends will be welcomed by his family from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the WELCH FUNERAL HOME, 1032 Fourth Ave., Ford City, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Tom Spiker will officiate. Interment will follow in Lawn Haven Burial Estates, Worthington, with military honors accorded by Armstrong County Honor Guard.
Transcribed & Submitted by Bonnie Schultz   20 Aug 2010

Shearer, Mrs. Jesse

Mrs. Jesse SHEARER, 52, died in her Cowansville home Saturday morning, February 24, at 10 o'clock.
She is survived by her husband, Jesse SHEARER, and three sons, Samuel, Melvin and James, and two daughers, Mrs George ELDER and Miss Mildred SHEARER, all of Cowansville.
Five brothers and four sisters also survive. They are: Charles PORTERFIELD, of Cowansville; William PORTERFIELD, of Buter; Harry PORTERFIELD of Ford City; John PORTERFIELD, of Tarentum; Clifford PORTERFIELD, of Queen Junction; Mrs. Annie MORROW, of Wooster, Ohio; Mrs Della REICHERT, of Kittanning; Mrs. Millie WELSH, of Kittanning; and Mrs. Carrie BLACK, of Chicora.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, February 27, at 1:30 o'clock in the Cowansville Presbyterian Church. Rev. Francis B. MARKS, pastor of the church, will officiate.
Burial will be made in Cowansville cemetery
Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 12 Feb 2003

Shirley, Florence Slick

Mrs. Harold Shirley; was press operator
Niles – Mrs. Florence Slick Shirley, 80, of 125 Lawnview Ave., died this morning (12/3/85) in Trumbull Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for two weeks.
Mrs. Shirley was born April 28, 1905, in Apollo Pa., a daughter of Charles E. and Alice Mae Steel Moore, and moved to Niles in 1942. She worked as a press operator for Benada Aluminum in Girard and for U.S. Steel in McDonald. She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church.
Her first husband, John W. Slick and her second husband, Harold Shirley are both deceased.
She leaves two sons Donald Slick of Niles and Harold F. Slick, with which she made her home; two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Sauricki and Mrs. Dolores Tracy, both of Niles; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A brother, two sisters, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild are deceased.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Reese-Winyard Funeral Home, where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Submitted by Daniel Moore 17 Mar 2011

Silvis, Orpha I. (Doverspike)

Submitted by Patrick J. Henry   20 Nov 2013

Simon, Effie V.

Submitted by Daniel Moore 17 Mar 2011

Simpson, Hugh A.

Hugh A. SIMPSON, 77, a widely known resident of VanBuren, one mile above Wattersonville on the Allegheny river, died suddenly at 6 o'clock, Thursday evening, June 25, 1936.
In poor health since last February Mr. SIMPSON had been able to be about irregularly and had visited in East Brady, Rimersburg and Kittanning on Wednesday of this week. Death was believed to have been due to a heart condition.
SIMPSON had lived in the VanBuren section his entire life. He never married and is survived only by a few nieces and nephews, all of Pittsburgh. His brother, Joe SIMPSON, a former county treasurer, preceded him in death eight or ten years ago.
Mr. Simpson was a heavy landowner in the section in which he resided, holding title to 500 acres of fine timber. He was known to a host of friends in Kittanning and many other Armstrong and Clarion county communities.
The body has been removed to the Stewart Funeral Home in East Brady, to be prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock, EST Sunday, from the residence. Interment will be made in Bradys Bend cemetery.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 19 Mar 2003

Skroupa, Bertha E.

Submitted by Daniel Moore 17 Mar 2011

Slaugenhaupt, John G.

John G. SLAUGENHAUPT, 70,died at 5:10 o'clock this morning, January 29, 1946, in the home of his daughter, Mrs. James GUTHRIE in Brady's Bend.
Born in Toby township, Clarion county, on May 12, 1875, he was a son of the late DeWitt and Jane (CRICK) SLAUGENHAUPT.
He had been a resident of Sugarcreek township, Armstrong county for the past 36 years.
Mr. SLAUGENHAUPT was a member of Kaylor lodge, Knights of Pythias.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary SLAUGENHAUPT of East Brady RD 1; three daughters, Mrs. Jospehine GUTHRIE, in whose home he died, Mrs. May WILES of East Brady RD 1, and Mrs. Edna BOYD of Chicora RD 2; and eight grandchildren.
Friends will be received in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Victor WILES, where funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. I. K. Dietschie.
Burial will be made in St. Paul's Reformed cemetery, Sugarcreek township.
The Stewart funeral home, East Brady, is in charge of the arrangements.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 19 Mar 2003

Slicker, Viola M.

Submitted by Daniel Moore 17 Mar 2011

Smith, Charles Griffin

Charles Griffin SMITH, Cowansville RD 1, well known resident of Sugarcreek township, died in Armstrong County Hospital Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock. He was 76 yeasrs of age.
Mr. SMITH was serving as assessor of Sugarcreek township at the time of his death. He was a member of Craigsville Methodist church, Craigsville lodge of Odd Fellows and Kittanning IOOF Encampment.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. A. D. DAVIS, Cowansville and Mrs. A. B. ZELLEFROW, Ford City RD 2 and one son, Merle SMITH of Youngsville, PA. Also surviving are five grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Annie DAVIS and Mrs. Bertha MONTGOMERY, both of Cowansville RD 1.
Funeral arrangements, which are in charge of the Snyder funeral home in Cowansville are incomplete.

CHARLES GRIFFIN SMITH FUNERAL
Cowansville, Feb. 24. - Funeral services for Charles Griffin SMITH, well known Sugarcreek resident who died Wednesday morning in Armstrong County Hospital, Kittanning, were held at 2:30 pm Saturday at Cowansville Presbyterian church.
Services were in charge of Rev. Walter Kennedy, pastor of Templeton and Goheenville Presbyterian churches. Assisting in the services was Rev. Earl Baker of Craigsville. Two hymns, "Beyond the Sunset" and "The City Four Square" were sung by the church choir.
Burial was made in Worthington Presbyterian cemetery.
The following members of Craigsville Odd Fellows lodge, of which Mr. SMITH was a member, were casket bearers: Elton GAISER, David SMITH, Earl BLOSE, John REARICK, Oscar MCMILLEN and William JONES.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 20 Mar 2003

Smith, Danver T.

DANVER T. SMITH, 60 of Homer City, passed away Sunday, May16,1965, at the Veterans Hospital Pittsburgh.
He was born March 23, 1905 in Ford City, he was the son of Grant and Lottie Cox Smith Mr. Smith was a veteran of World War II , haven serve overseas.  He was the husband of Beatrice Hinton Smith who survives along with the following children: MRS. William (Wilda) Smith, Bridgeport Conn, Mrs Lee (Patricia) Spotts, Mentor Ohio; four grandchildren and one sister , Mrs Even (Mable) Harrold, Lucernmines.  One son Danver, is deceased. Friend are being received at Askew Funeral Home, Homer City were services will conducted at 2 pm Wednesday. The Rev. James Wollenschlaugher will officiate and interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Transcribed & Submitted by Bonnie Schultz   08 Aug 2010

Smith, Howard S. Death

EDITORIAL - Apollo, PA., January 20, 1960 (as published in unknown Armstrong County, Pennsylvania newspaper): [note - this article is dated 1960 yet Howard's death certificate lists his death as 1961]
HOWARD S. SMITH / THE OBITUARY NOTICE of the death of Howard S. Smith says that Mr. Smith was Apollo Borough Council secretary for 38 years, that he was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, a life member of F and AM Lodge and a former hardware store owner.
MR. SMITH WAS ALL of these things, to be sure. But to us, and to most everyone who knew him he was so much more. We knew him as the able, conscientious and helpful secretary of Council. To a fumbling new reporter he gave a wealth of information. He knew his town, the things that had happened in it, the whys of this and that, what probably would occur next, and the background behind actions taken. And he was generous with his time and his knowledge.
"SMITTY" TOOK the time to do his job well. He took time also to help and to explain, to ease the path where he could. He did many little favors, and he asked for none in return.
HE HAD A READY twinkle in his eyes, and he most always smiled at life, a life he seemed to enjoy immensely. His inner serenity would shine its brightest when others around him lost their tempers, or were caught off balance at the fast pace of talk and events. Smitty remained calm as ever, at times throwing in a quip that eased the tension.
HIS LIFE ON EARTH was a full one, notable for its kindness, gentleness, and wisdom. He was kind by nature, when there was no need to be. He was gentle where many would have been gruff. And he was wise from years of observing, learning and growing in heart and mind.
HOWARD S. SMITH will be long remembered in Apollo. We add our sympathy to that already expressed by his many friends in the area to those who survive him. We, too, will miss him.

Transcribed & Submitted by Denise Murphy

Smith, Howard Stanley

Dies Saturday / Howard S. Smith / Howard Smith Succumbs on January 14
Howard S. Smith, 70, who served as secretary of the Apollo Borough Council for 38 years, died at 7 p.m. Saturday at his residence 507 North Fourth St., Apollo, after suffering a heart attack.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1890, in Apollo, a son of John M. and Amanda L. Horne Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Stewart Smith; two sons, Stewart Smith, Vandergrift, and Richard Smith, Apollo Star Route; a daughter, Mrs. William (Alma) Piper, Apollo, R. D. 3; seven grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Bertha Athya, Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother John T. Smith, Blairton.
Friends will be received at the King Funeral Home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. until time of services at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Warren Martin, pastor of the Apollo Presbyterian Church, in charge. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Apollo.
He was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, a life member of F and AM Lodge 437 of Apollo, a member of the Apollo Council for many years and a retired hardware store owner, having operated the business until 1946. He had made his home at the North Fourth St. address for the last 44 years.
Death resulted from a heart condition which he had suffered for some years.

Transcribed & Submitted by Denise Murphy

Smith, Mrs. Lottie Viola Cox

MRS. LOTTIE VIOLA COX SMITH 73, of 341 North Main St, Homer City, passed away at the Indiana Hospital Wednesday, May 23 at 7:30.   Born in Armstrong Co Feb 27, 1878, daughter of John and Sarah Beatty Cox, she has been a resident of Homer City for the past 30 years.  Surviving are the following children: Ralph of Indiana, Denver of Homer City, Mrs. Mable Harrold of Lucerne, also a sister Mrs Dolly Serene of Kittanning, four brothers Harry of Cleveland Ohio John of Columbus, Roy of Youngstown, and Thomas of California; eight grandchildren 1 great grand child.

Friends will be received at Askew Funeral Home, Homer City after 7:00pm today
where services will be conducted by the Rev. B.V Conner of Nazarene Church
Homer City, Saturday, May 26,at 2:30pm Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Transcribed & Submitted by Bonnie Schultz   08 Aug 2010

Smith, Ruby L. Grimm

Snyder, John Clyde

JOHN CLYDE SNYDER, 74, a former member of the Greenville Police department, died at his home, 14 North Wood Street, at 8:30 AM today, Feb. 1, 1954. He had suffered a heart attack at 11PM Sunday.
Born Oct. 20, 1879, in Armstrong County, Mr SNYDER was a son of Abraham and Mary HAWKS SNYDER. His marriage to the former Dora E CRAWFORD, who survives, took place on Oct. 22, 1902. Mr. SNYDER, who had resided in Greenville for 40 years, served on the local police force and was later employed at the William Baird and Sons greenhouses, retiring in 1952. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his wife, Mr. SNYDER is survived by the following; one son, Clifford C. SNYDER, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Hazel) KAPP, Butler; one granddaughter, and a great-grandson; one sister, Mrs. Catherine CRAWFORD, Cowansville, PA.
Rev. Marshall D. Berryhill is to officiate at funeral services here at 1 PM Wednesday in the Loutzenhiser funeral home. Mr. SNYDER is to be removed to the White Church, Chicora, for a brief service at 2:45 PM. Burial will follow in St. Paul German Reformed Cemetery at Chicora.
Friends may call in the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 06 Mar 2003

Snyder, Mrs. Mildred A., 42, of East Brady RD 1 Died at 6:10a.m. Sunday (Jan. 20, 1963) at St. Francis General Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Mrs. Snyder was born Aug. 23, 1920, in Sugarcreek Twp., a daughter of HUGH and MARY (VAUGHN) ATKINSON.  Surviving are her husband, ROBERT B. SNYDER; two sons, VAUGHN SNYDER of Seattle, Wash., and TERRY at home; a daughter, Mrs. DEANNA COX of East Brady RD1 and two grandchildren.
Also surviving are four brothers, LEE ATKINSON of Syracuse, N.Y., JAMES ATKINSON of New Kensington, GEORGE ATKINSON and GLENN ATKINSON of Indianola; two sisters, MRS. MARY CAMPBELL of New Kensington and MRS MARGARET CASHDOLLAR of New Kensington.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 this evening and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Snyder funeral home, Cowansville.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Rev. WILLIAM H. SCHAFFER, pastor of First Brethern Church, West Kittanning, officiating.
Burial will take place in St. Paul's Reformed Cemetery.
Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 01 Jan 2000

Spiher, Anna

Submitted by Daniel Moore 17 Mar 2011

Sproull. Ed

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Please let me know or contact Melody Szadkowski if you have further information.

Freeport Journal 02 Oct 1891

Steele, Mrs. Elizabeth

Mrs Elizabeth Steele, aged 87, widow of Amos Steele, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Adams, Sugarcreek township, Armstrong County, Saturday, July 20 (*1929). She was a charter member of Mt. Pleasant English Lutheran church.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. M. D. Snow, Oneida; Mrs. George Adams, East Brady, R. D.; Mrs. E. J. Shakley, Karns City, R. D.; two sons, A. J. Steele, Chicora, R. D.; T. R. Steele, Slippery Rock; thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. J. B. Rumbaugh, Chicora; one brother, J. G. Myers, East Brady.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Adams, with her pastor, Rev. F. H. Daubenspeck, officiating. Interment was made in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
* Grandmother, Hattie Campbell Hepler, had written the year of death at the top of the clipping. I am not sure if this clipping is from the Butler Eagle or the Daily Leader Times.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 04 Jan 2000

Stitt, Andrew H.

Lt. Andrew H. Stitt, 139th PA Volunteers of Bethel Township answered his last roll call May 11, 1912.  Early in life he was a farmer and school teacher.  He was the son of George Stitt, Sr. and Elizabeth Schaeffer Stitt.
After the War of the Rebellion he was Prothonotary of Armstrong County for 3 terms.  He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Householder.  After his term expired he returned to the farm in Bethel Township and was Deputy Sheriff under G. A. Williams.
He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Ann and son Charles Stitt and a brother Pvt George Stitt who died in Libby Prison.
He is survived by sons John Stitt and Raymond Stitt, daughters Allie Schmeltz, Bertha Beal, Rose Brainard, Olive Schmeltz.
Funeral services held on Monday, interment at Bethel Cemetery.
 

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Stitt, George W. Jr.

Pvt George W. Stitt, Jr.  204th 5th Artillery, died in Richmond, Virginia Feb 5, 1865.  He was captured October 28, 1964 and sent to Libby Prison. He was the son of George W. Stitt, Sr and Elizabeth Schaeffer of Bethel Township.  He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Riggle. He is interred in Bethel Cemetery.

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Templeton, Milton C.

Milton C. TEMPLETON passed away at his residence, Worthington RD 1, at 6:50 pm EST, Sunday, April 27, 1941. He was aged 74 years, six months and 13 days.
Mr. TEMPLETON was born and spent his entire life on his farm in Sugarcreek township. He was a son of Samuel W. and Elizabeth (HELM) TEMPLETON.
He was united in marriage January 12, 1888, to Dora C. GAISER, who survives him with four sons: Martin A., Kittanning Rd 1; Harry W., at home; George R. and Elmer C. of Worthington RD 2; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, William D., at home and Robert S., of Oakmont, and two sisters: Mrs. Mary STEELE of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Sarah C. DAVIS of Cowansville RD 1.
One daughter, Mrs. Mabel BUSH, preceded him in death seven years.
Mr. TEMPLETON was a faithful member of the Worthington Lutheran church, also of Craigsville I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 836, Kittanning Encampment No. 244 and West Franklin Grange.
Funeral services will be held at his late home Wednesday, April 30, at 2:30 pm, (DST), in charge of his pastor, Rev. Charles W. Barnett.
Interment will be made in Worthington Lutheran cemetery.

Transcribed & Submitted by Shirley McMunn 27 Mar 2003

Transcribed & Submitted by Theresa Davids  24 Mar 2011

Thompson, Martha E. Duff

(Probably from the Leader-Times, Kittanning, PA, she died May 18, 1975)
Mrs. Martha E. Thompson, 93, of 613 4th Ave., Ford City, died at 10:55 P.M. Sunday at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, Kittanning.
Born June 10, 1881 in South Buffalo Township, she was a daughter of the late Jerome and Clara Frances (McCue) Duff.
Her husband, M. K. Thompson, died in 1949.
Surviving are a son, Edward R., at home; four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Another son, a daughter and two brothers are deceased.
THOMPSON - Friends of Mrs. Marth E. Thompson, who died May 18, 1975, are being received at Faykosh Funeral Home, Ford City, after 7 P.M. Monday and continuing until time of services Wednesday, 10 A.M. at St. Mary 's Roman Catholic Church, Ford City. Father Thomas Rogers will officiate. Burial will be in the Guardian Angel Cemetery, Cadogan. Arrangements by Faykosh.

Transcribed & Submitted by Theresa Davids  24 Mar 2011

Tonks, Samuel T.

Obituary from the Leechburgh Advance of September, 29, 1907:

The death of Samuel T. Tonks, aged 78 years, 10 months, well known citizen of Allegheny township and for many years employed as Baggage Transfer Agent at Kiski Junction, died at his home on Wednesday morning, September 23, 1925.
Funeral services will be held at his late home on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. Law, of Freeport and interment made in Brookland Cemetery.

Submitted by Charles Boggess

Townsend, A. C.

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