BOATRIGHT, Holman
EDWARDS, Kate
Kate Edwards (colored) was found in a stupor lying on the floor of her home late Monday afternoon. She died soon after being found. It is thought that she had been lying on the floor since early morning as she was dressed only in her sleeping clothes. She lived alone in a house on the rear of the lot of Mrs. C. M. Maddocks who went to the house to investigate after not having seen anyone on the premises all day. A physician was called but he could do nothing to revive the woman. Friends took charge of the remains and the funeral was held at the colored church Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was one of the oldest citizens of Davis. A coincidence in her death was the death also of her lover, Holman Boatright, of Thomas, who died the same day and in the same manner.
Keyser Tribune, December 20, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 9, 2010
BOBBETT, Leslie
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY - Leslie Bobbett, aged about 12 years, a deaf mute student at the D & B schools here, died suddenly Wednesday morning. The little fellow's home was in Fayetteville, and he had been sick from measles with which disease forty or fifty of the students are afflicted. In this case, however, pneumonia developed and his heart became affected. The father of the child is a miner in Fayette county. The body was sent to the child's home Wednesday evening, accompanied by J. C. Linthicum.
Mineral Daily News, April 28, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 28 , 2010
BOCKES, Cyrus
MEYERSDALE, Nov.15 — Cyrus Bockes, 80, a retired farmer, died Monday at noon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. David D. Klink, at Garrett, R. D. 1, with whom he resided. Mr. Bockes, who was born July 12, 1859, a son of the late Benjamin and Eliza Kretchman Bockes, was married three times, all of his wives preceding him in death. He is survived by three children, Miss Sadie of Berlin, Mrs. Klink, and Washington of Summit township; 15 grandchildren; one brother, Dennis, of Garrett, R. D.; and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Bittner and Mrs. Susan Deal of Garrett; and Mrs. Catherine Lybarger. The funeral service was held this morning at the home in charge of Rev. Alvin Torrey of St. Paul Church. Burial was made in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
November 15, 1939, The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pennsylvania
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BOCKES, Dennis
ROCKWOOD, Apr. 11.—Dennis Bockes, 86, died Tuesday at his home here. He leaves his widow, Mary; three children, Mrs. Grace Sanner of Rockwood, Mrs. Elizabeth Conn of Somerset, R. D. 1, and Walter at home; four grandchildren and a half sister, Mrs. Henry Bittner of Garrett.
Friday, April 11, 1947, The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pennsylvania
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BOCKES, Henry H.
Meyersdale, November 21 - The funeral service for Henry H. Bockes, 74, who died Tuesday at the family home in North street, was held this afternoon at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Rev. Howard K. Hilner, pastor, in charge. Interment was made in Union Cemetery at Garrett. Mr. Bockes was a native of Summit township, and spent most of his life as a farmer, retiring and moving to Meyersdale about 10 years ago. He was twice married, his first wife, the former Elizabeth Gnagey, died some time ago, and his second wife, who survives, was Susan Friedline. He also leaves the following children: Daniel and Mrs. Cora Decker of Garrett, John of Berlin, Mrs. David Klink of Rockwood, Mrs. Dale Walker and Mrs. Oscar Smith of Somerset, Mrs. Irven Klink of Grantsville, Mrs. May Leslie of Washington, Pa., and Mrs. Susan Rockes of Brandonville, W. Va. Rudolph Christner, a half-brother, and Mrs. Savilla Burkholder, a half-sister, both of Garrett, and 31 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, also survive.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 21, 1935
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BODEN, Clara Grace Shaffer
Clara Grace Boden, 74, of Frostburg, Md., died Dec. 2, 1996 in Frostburg Village Nursing Home, where she resided for one month. She was born Feb. 6, 1922 in Meyersdale, a daughter of the late Nathan and Nora (Slayton) Shaffer. She was preceded in death by husbands Eugene (Moon) Ash, William Brant, and Melvin Leroy Boden; and two daughters, Linda Brant and Dianna Bittinger. She is survived by a daughter, Arlene, wife of Joseph Crawford of Shaft, Md., with whom she resided; two sons, Eugene Ash, and wife Betty of Laurel Md.; and William Brant and wife, Shirley of Frostburg, Md. She is also survived by one brother, Lee Shaffer of Meyersdale and sister-in-law, Hulda Shaffer of Meyersdale; 12 grandchildren: Eugene, Pamela and David Ash; Joseph Crawford, Jr.; Terry Herman, Peggy Northcraft, David Crawford, William and Deanne Brant, Debbie and Donna Powell and Melvin Bittinger. Mrs. Boden is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren: Joseph, Casey and David Crawford; Mark and Mike Herman; Heather and Fallan D'antini; Anthony and Bradley Brant and Denay Powell. Friends were received Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Leckemby Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where services were held Thursday, Dec. 5, with Pastor Kenneth Korns officiating. Interment, Union Cemetery.
New Republic, Meyersdale, December 12, 1996
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 13, 2010
BODEN, James Edgar
ROCKWOOD - James Edgar Boden, 75, died at his home at Rockwood, R. D. 1. A retired coal miner, he leaves seven sons and four daughters, including Melvin of Rockwood, Paul and Mrs. Anna Carolus of Rockwood, R. D. 1; 32 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Garrett EUB Church.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, August 1, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BODEN, Mrs. Mary Jane Sharpe
Mary Jane Sharpe Boden, 45, of Sewickley RD 4, died Sept. 3, 1971 in Beaver Falls. Born April 20, 1926 in Friedens, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sharpe, she is survived by her father; her stepmother Blanche Rosensteel; her husband, David Boden of Sewickley RD 4, and these children: Ronald, Kenneth, Billy, Donna Mae and Darlene, all at home; and these stepsisters: Ruth Reese of Baden and Lois Bishop of Ambridge. Friends are being received at the William J. Wood Funeral Home, Rockwood, where services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Highlands Cemetery, Garrett, the Rev. Paul Weber officiating.
The Somerset Bulletin, September 9, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 22, 2010
BODES, Mrs. Anna V. Klein
Meyersdale - Mrs. Anna V. Bodes, 65, of R. D. 1, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jones. Born in Germany, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Klein, and the widow of John M. Bodes. Surviving besides Mrs. Jones are two other daughters, Mrs. Lillian Kovach, Hershey, and Mrs. Julia Aiello, Rancho Cordova, California; a brother, John S. Klein, Sayerville, N. J., two sisters, Mrs. Emma Moltag, Sayerville; Mrs. John Lauff, Milan, Michigan, and six grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Times, October 20, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 7, 2009
BODES, Earl R.
Earl R. (Ike) Bodes, 89, of Meyersdale RD 1 died Nov. 28, 1995, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born June 12, 1906, in Meyersdale. Son of the late Milton and Alice (Sipple) Bodes. Also preceded in death by his wife, Mamie (Stevanus) Bodes, and 10 brothers and sisters. He was the last member of his immediate family. Survived by a son, Earl R. Bodes Jr. of Greencastle, Pa.; a daughter, Sherri Maust of Salisbury; three grandchildren: Pamela Musselman, Lori Maust and Richard Maust; three great-grandchildren: Tyler and Lauren Scudder and Brent Maust. Retired farmer and retired from Potter's Sawmill and Clapper's Manufacturing. member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Friends will be received at the Newman Funeral Home, Salisbury, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Viewing at St. Paul's United Church of Christ from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. LaMar Bender. Interment, St. Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to Julia M. Bodes Scholarship Fund, Grace United Church, 128 E. Baltimore St., Greencastle, Pa. 17225.
Daily American, November 29, 1995, Somerset, Pennsylvania
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BODES, Harry E.
Harry E. Bodes, 73, Meyersdale RD 1, died Aug. 20, 1984, at home. Born Dec. 15, 1910, in Elk Lick Township, son of the late Milton and Alice (Sipple) Bodes. Survived by wife, former Myrtle M. Johns; two sons, Thomas G., Frostburg RD 2; and Weldon S., Springs; four grandchildren; brother, Earl, Meyersdale RD 1; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Harris and Mrs. Ruth Bowser, both of West Salisbury. Retired farmer, coal miner and construction worker. Member of Laborers International Local No. 1058, Pittsburgh, and Home Aid Association of Salisbury American Legion and Salisbury VFW. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Thomas Funeral Home, Salisbury, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Mark J. Stewart officiating. Interment, St. Paul Cemetery.
Daily American, August 21, 1984, Somerset, Pennsylvania
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BODES, George M.
George M. Bodes, 58, of RD 1 Meyersdale died June 9, 1978, Memorial Hospital, Johnstown. Born Feb. 28, 1920 in Elk Lick Township, son of the late Milton and Laura (Sipple) Bodes. Survived by his wife, the former Miriam A. Swearman and two sons: James of Salisbury and G. Edward of Meyersdale RD 1; two sisters: Mrs. Mary Harris and Mrs. Ruth Bowser, both of West Salisbury; also five grandchildren. Preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. He was a farmer and a veteran of WW II, member of the St. Paul's (Wilhelm) United Church of Christ, and also of Salisbury American Legion and the Meyersdale VFW. Friends are being received at the Thomas Funeral Home where services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lloyd E. Sechriest officiating. Interment, St. Paul's Cemetery.
Daily American, June 12, 1978, Somerset, Pennsylvania
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BODES, Julia M. Nicholson
Julia M. Bodes, 61 of Greencastle, Pa., died at 8:45 p.m. Monday, April 12, 1993, in the Washington County Hospital, Hagerstown, Md. Born March 14, 1932, in Meyersdale, she was the daughter of Vendora (Schrock) Nicholson of Meyersdale and the late Alva Nicholson. She retired in March after 31 years as title clerk and receptionist at Hicks Chevrolet, Greencastle. She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ in Greencastle and charter member of the Greencastle-Antrim Lioness Club. Also member of the Greencastle Loyal Daughters. She graduated from the Salisbury Elk-Lick High School in Salisbury. She and her husband were married August 23, 1953. Surviving family in addition to her mother are husband, Earl R. Bodes Jr.; daughter, Pamela Bodes Scudder, Mechanicsburg; sisters Esther Duppstadt and Joyce Snelson, both of Meyersdale; brother, Alva Nicholson Jr., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; grandson, Tyler Bodes Scudder, and granddaughter, Lauren Marie Scudder, both of Mechanicsburg. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday from Grace United Church of Christ, 136 E. Baltimore St., Greencastle, with Rev. Ralph S. Geiman and Dr. Thomas Herrold officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Greencastle. There will be no viewing. The family requests the omission of flowers. Memorial contributions can be made to the Grace United Church of Christ Church, 136 E. Baltimore St. Greencastle, PA 17225. Arrangements were handled by the Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home Greencastle.
Daily American, April 14, 1993, Somerset, Pennsylvania
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BODES, Mrs. Mahala Bodes
MEYERSDALE, Apr 13. — Mrs. Mahala Bodes, 81, widow of Henry Bodes, died Monday evening at her home in Elk Lick township, near West Salisbury. Mrs. Bodes was a daughter of the late Reuben and Barbara (Faidley) Bodes, both residents of Somerset county. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Harry Boden, of West Salisbury; Mrs. Wade Cowle, of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. William H. McClintock, John, Ernest, William H. and Milton Bodes, all of St. Paul, Elk Lick township. She also leaves twenty-six grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at the Bodes home at 10.30 A. M. Thursday by Rev. Karl H. Beck, pastor ot Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church, Frostburg, Md., former pastor of Mrs. Bodes at St. Paul (Wilhelm) Reformed Church, of which Mrs. Bodes was a life-long member. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 13, 1938
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BODES, Mrs. Mamie V. Stevanus
Mamie V. Bodes, 65, Meyersdale, Rd 1, died July 31, 1979, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. Born Aug. 26, 1913, in Elk Lick Twp., daughter of Jerimiah Stevanus and Gertrude (Krautworth) (Stevanus) Witt of Somerset. Besides her mother, she is survived by her husband, Earl; one son, Earl Jr. of Green Castle; and one daughter, Mrs. Sherri Maust of Springs. She is also survived by four brothers: Clarence of Jerome; Charles of Shaft, Md.; Arthur of Cresaptown, Md.; and Leroy of Dunbalk, Md.; and three grandchildren. A member of St. Paul (Wilhelm) United Church of Christ. Friends will be received from 2 p.m. Thursday at Thomas Funeral Home in Salisbury, where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Lloyd B. Sechriest and Rev. Harold McClay Jr. officiating. Interment, St. Paul Cemetery.
Daily American, August 2, 1979, Somerset, Pennsylvania
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BODES, Milton
Milton Bodes died at his home at St. Paul, Wednesday morning, September 22. He had been quite ill for some time but not bedfast. He had been out and about his business until the day before his death. He was born in Garrett County, Md., the son of Henry and Mahala Folk Bodes, November 5, 1876. His age at death was 71 years, 10 months and 17 days. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Sipple Bodes; five sons - Ray, Earl, Carl, Harry and George, all of St. Paul, and by five daughters - Mrs. Edna Keim, West Salisbury; Mrs. Mary Harris, Salisbury, R.D. 1; Mrs. Ruth Bowser, West Salisbury; Mrs. Anna Anderson, St. Paul, and Mrs. Grace Pyle, Salisbury; also by 26 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at his home Friday afternoon at 2:30 by the Rev. George K. Ely, pastor of St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church of which Mr. Bodes was a member. Interment will be made in the St. Paul Cemetery under direction of Stanley Thomas, mortician.
Meyersdale Republican, September 23, 1948
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BODES, Mrs. Miriam A. Swearman
Miriam A. Bodes, 71, of Meyersdale RD 1 died Oct. 22, 1996, at Somerset Hospital, Somerset. Born Feb. 27, 1925, at Meyersdale, she was a daughter of the late James and Viola (Nicholson) Swearman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George M. Bodes, on June 9, 1978. Survived by 2 sons, James M. Bodes and wife Terry L. and George E. Bodes and wife Patricia J., all of Meyersdale; a sister, Helen Zimmerman; a nephew, Randy Zimmerman and wife Debbie, and a great-niece, Nina Zimmerman, all of Meyersdale; 6 grandchildren: Lisa L. Hoyman, Garrett; James G. Bodes, Shane A. Bodes and Lori E. Bodes, all of Meyersdale; Thomas E. Bodes and wife Jenni, Grantsville, Md., and Heath W. Bodes and wife Dawn, Salisbury. Also 2 great-grandchildren, Brianna L. Hoyman and Logan M. Hoyman, both of Garrett. Member of St. Paul Wilhelm United Church of Christ. Employed for 20 years as cook for Meyersdale Community Hospital. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Newman Funeral Home, Inc., Salisbury. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Wilhelm United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Bruce Ashlock officiating. Interment, St. Paul Wilhelm Church Cemetery.
Somerset Daily American, October 23, 1996
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BODES, Ray E.
Ray E. Bodes, 80, of Meyersdale RD 1, died Aug. 26, 1980 at home. He was born Feb. 11, 1900 in Elk-Lick Twp., son of the late Milton and Alice (Sipple) Bodes. He is survived by his wife, the former Esther M. Schrock; three daughters, Mrs. Glenda Jackson of Fresno, Cal.; Mrs. Bonita Borrello of New Eagle, and Mrs. Sue Holliday of Meyersdale RD 1; two brothers, Earl and Harry Bodes, both of West Salisbury; and two granddaughters, Molly and Marda. He was a member and a former deacon of the St. Paul (Wilhelm) United Church of Christ. He was a member of the Laborers Union No. 419 of Listie. Friends were received at the Thomas Funeral Home, Salisbury. Funeral services were conducted at St. Paul United Church of Christ with the Rev. Lloyd E. Sechriest officiating. Interment, St. Paul Cemetery.
The Republic, September 4, 1980, Meyersdale, Pennsylvania
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BODES, William Henry
Meyersdale - William Henry Bodes, 77, died Saturday at his home in Elk Lick Township. He was born in Elk Lick Township, a son of the late Henry and Mahala (Folk) Bodes. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Zimmerman Bodes; four children, John Teeter, Mansfield, O.; Mrs. Edna Spaugy, Mogadore, O.; William H. Bodes, Jr., Garrett; and Mrs. Doris Deist; two sisters, Mrs. Annie McClintock, and Mrs. Effie Rhoden, Salisbury, and 10 grandchildren. Services will be held tomorrow at 10:30 p.m. in the Price Funeral Home, here. Rev. Paul Westcoat will officiate, and burial will be in the St. Paul Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 23, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 25, 2009
BOEBINGER, Susan Flannagan
Frostburg - Aug. 24 — Word was received here of the death of Mrs. Susan Boebinger, 66, widow of Jacob Boebinger, Thursday at her home, 4936 Klncaid street, Pittsburgh, Pa. She is survived by one daughter, Margaret and the following brothers and sisters, Joseph Flannagan, Miss Margaret Flanagan, Mrs. Mary Halloran, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Thomas Sleeman, Frank and John Flanagan, this city. Funeral Mass will be at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, in Pittsburgh, with interment in the parish cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sleeman, Veronica, Ursula, Joseph and George Sleeman and Frank Flanagan, left to attend the funeral.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Sunday, August 25, 1940 - pg 16, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 22, 2010
BOEHLERT, Mrs. Rose Mary Smith
Mrs. Leonard J. Boehlert
FROSTBURG — Mrs. Rose Mary (Smith) Boehlert, 45. wife of Leonard J. Boehlert, died yesterday at her residence, 816 East E Street. N E, Washington. She had been ill year.
Besides her husband, she leaves her father. Frank Smith, Vale Summit; a sister, Mrs. Loretta Leonard. also of Vale Summit, and two brothers, Francis D. Smith, Washington, and Thomas E Smith, LaVale. The body will arrive at the Hafer Funeral Home here Friday morning.
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 6, 2010
BOEHLERT, Mrs. Rose Mary Smith
BOEHLERT RITES
FROSTBURG, Oct. -20—A requiem mass for Mrs. Rose Mary (Smith) Boehlert, 45, wife of Leonard J. Boehlert, Washington, who died Tuesday, was celebrated this mornIng in St. Michael's Catholic Church by Rev. Francis J. Montgomery. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were John, William, Thomas, and Bernard Byrnes, Jr, James Drum and Robert Smith.
Cumberland Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - Sunday, October 21, 1951 - pg 28, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted June 6, 2010
BOETNER, Mrs. Nora
ELK GARDEN - Nora, wife of Homer Boetner, died of childbed fever, Sat, July 27, 1912, aged about 25 years. She leaves two children, one an infant. Funeral sermon by Rev. John W. Shockey, and interment in the Nethken Hill cemetery. This family lives near Wm. Barrick.
Keyser Tribune, August 2, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 17, 2010
BOETTNER, Howard Albert Martin
Howard Albert Martin Boettner, 46, formerly of 226 Avirett Avenue, died yesterday in Miami, Fla., where he had resided for three years. Mr. Boettner was employed in an automobile agency in Miami by P. K. Hudson, who had managed a similar agency in Cumberland. He was a member of Woodmen of the World Camp 6, Cumberland; Miami Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Centre Street Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Gladys (Gehauf) Boettner; his father, J. H. Boettner, this city, and three sisters, Mrs. Mae Lible and Mrs. Marie Frankland, both of this city, and Mrs. Anna Umberger, Huntington, W. Va. The body will arrive here tomorrow at 1:15 a. m. and will be taken to the Hafer Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 24, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BOETTNER, Mrs. Mary (Whitefield)
Mrs. Mary (Whitefield) Boettner, 67, wife of John H. Boettner, 226 Avirett avenue, died this morning at her residence. A native of Midlothian, she was a daughter of the late George and Katherine Whitefield. Mr. and Mrs. Boettner celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last October 13. Surviving besides her husband are four children: Mrs. Edgar Lible and Mrs. Roy Frankland, both of Cumberland; Albert Boettner of Detroit, and Mrs. Ross Umberger of Huntington, W. Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Willetts, Cumberland, and Mrs. Kate Mullen, East Pittsburgh; and two brothers, George Whitefield, a resident of Arkansas, and Joseph Whitefield, Midlothian. Services will be held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 with Rev. Dr. Walter Marion Michael, pastor of Centre Street Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Burial Park.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 12, 1945.
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BOHN, Oscar E.
BEDFORD — Oscar E. Bohn, 72, of 329 East Penn Street, died Sunday at his home. Mr. Bohn is a former resident of Buffalo Mills. Born at Mulligan's Cove, he was a son of the late Irvin and Sarah (Diehl) Bohn. Mr. Bohn was a veteran of World War I and was a retired farmer. Surviving are his widow, Anna (Mull) Bohn; four children, Eugene Bohn, Buffalo Mills; Mrs. Relda Moskey, Manns Choice; Mrs. Shirley Wood, Spring Mount, and Mrs. Jane Pushwal, Ohio; brother, Harvey Bohn, Manns Choice, and two sisters, Mrs. Alma Guy and Mrs. Ada Greeley, both of Akron, Ohio. The body is at the Geisel Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m. by Rev. Charles Raley and Rev. Albert Thomas. Burial will be in Madley Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 13, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BOLDEN, Mrs. Anna Hart
MEYERSDALE, Pa., May 19 - Mrs. Anna Bolden, 80, widow of C. A. Bolden, died of a heart condition Saturday night at her home on North Street. She fell and fractured her hip several months ago. Mrs. Bolden was the former Anna Hart, a member of a prominent Oakland, Md., family. Her husband also of Oakland, who died several years ago, was engaged in the plumbing business here more than 50 years. They were married after he located in Meyersdale. Following her husband's death, Mrs. Bolden continued to operate the plumbing concern with her sons and grandsons. She was a member of SS. Philip and James Catholic Church. Surviving are seven children, Mrs. Marcella Stotler, Mrs. Daniel Clapper, Mrs. Walter Gress, Mrs. Frank B. Thomas, Miss Anna Bolden, and William and Frederick Bolden, all of Meyersdale.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 19, 1947
[Her husband's name was Charles Albert Bolden.]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 21, 2009
BOLDEN, C. Albert
Meyersdale, July 21.—About 10:30 Sunday morning, C. Albert Bolden was found dead by his son Frederick, in the store room of his plumbing establishment in North street, opposite his residence. Mr. Bolden complained of not feeling well in the morning but was around and walked across the street to his store. His daughter, Mrs. Marcella Stotler, who is a trained nurse, soon followed and asked her father to come over to breakfast, but he replied he would be over later. Mrs. Stotler returned with a cup of coffee for him and then took note of his pulse, which she found normal. She then left him and a few minutes later he was found dead. Mr. Bolden has been a resident of Meyersdale for about 38 years. He was a plumber by trade. He was married to Miss Annie Hart of Oakland, Md., 31 years ago. Mrs. Bolden and the following children survive - Albert and Edgar, associated in the business with their father, Misses Helen, Mary, Kathryn, Anna Frances, Irene, Rita, and Frederick, all at home, and Mrs. Stotler, of Philadelphia, also eight grandchildren. Frank Bolden of Meyersdale is a brother. Another brother and one sister also survive.
July 21, 1924, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BOLDEN, Charles
MEYERSDALE — Charles Bolden, 83, a retired carpenter, died yesterday at his home, 106 Broadway. A native of Frostburg, he had resided here many years. His parents were the late Charles L. and Columbia (Degatera) Bolden. Surviving are his widow, the former Henrietta McKenzie; two children, Mrs. Howard Finzel, RD 3, Meyersdale, and William A. Bolden, Frostburg; a brother, John Bolden, and one sister, Mrs. Alice Finzel, also of Frostburg; 16 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrov at 9 a. m. in SS. Philip and James Catholic Church by Rev. Father Cupples. Interment will be in Finzel (Md.) Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 5, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009
BOLDEN, Edgar Eugene
Meyersdale - Edgar Eugene Bolden, 69, died unexpectedly Thursday in his home. He was born in Meyersdale, a son of the late Charles A. and Annie Hart Bolden. He was engaged in the plumbing business. A World War One veteran, he was a member of SS. Philip and James R.C. church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Nell Pugh Bolden; four sons, John, James, Joseph and daughters, including Mrs. Emrys Jones of Rockwood; six sisters, Mrs. Helen B. Gress, Mrs. Marcella Stotler, Mrs. Kathryn Clapper, Miss Anna Bolden, Mrs. Irene B. Thomas and Mrs. Rita Miller of Meyersdale; a brother, Fred H. Bolden, of Meyersdale, and 12 grandchildren.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, December 30, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BOLDEN, Mrs. Henrietta McKenzie
Mrs. Henriette Agnes Bolden, 82, of Meyersdale, died at Meyers (Miners) hospital, Frostburg, Md. She was born March 12, 1877, in Somerset County, a daughter of Francis and LeeAnna Warner (Leona Werner) McKenzie. She is survived by two children including Mrs. Howard Finzel of Meyersdale, one brother, Francis McKenzie, of Meyersdale R. D., 14 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 27, 1959
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted Juy 18, 2009
BOLDEN, Kenneth J.
Kenneth J. Bolden, staff writer and photographer for The Daily Courier, died Monday, at 5:25 p.m. in Connellsville State General Hospital. He was 41 years old. Mr. Bolden had been in the hospital since July 31 after suffering a heart attack. He was recovering satisfactorily until Sunday when he suffered a relapse. He resided at 213 East Crawford Ave. with his wife, Rita Joyce Hare Bolden, and their three children, Teresa, Kenneth Jr., and Karen. Mr. Bolden joined The Daily Courier in 1958 as photographer and reporter. He holds state awards in Pennsylvania news contests for news coverage of a sports event (1954) and feature photography (1959). Bolden was widely known for his photographic and writing accomplishments and had covered all of the major news events in this area since coming here eleven years ago. Prior to coming to Connellsville he worked for the Meyersdale Republican, and the Mount Pleasant Journal. He entered the newspaper field in 1953 with the Republican as sports editor, general news reporter and photographer. He served with the Journal in similar capacities from 1955 to 1958. He was born July 17, 1928, a son of the late John A. and Marjorie A. Gill Bolden. He was a graduate of Meyerdale High School in 1946. He was a member of Immaculate Conception R. C. Church. Surviving in addition to his wife and children are three brothers, John Albert, Meyersdale, Eugene of Lavale, Md., and Richard of Cumberland, Md., and a sister, Mrs. Vincent (Marjorie) Jacob of Somerset.
The Daily Courier, August 19, 1969, Connellsville, Pennsylvania
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BOLDEN, John H.
FROSTBURG - John H. Bolden, 76, of 18 Grant Street, died this morning in Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, following a lingering illness. Born at Frostburg, he was a son of the late Charles L. and Columbia (Degatrie) Bolden. He held membership in Salem United Church of Christ. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Della (Martin) Bolden; a son, John Bolden, Baltimore; three daughters, Mrs. Leona Cathcart, Baltimore; Mrs. Guy Bradour, Cumberland, and Mrs. Robert Prichard, Frostburg; a sister, Mrs. Alice Finzel, Frostburg, and eight grandchildren. The body will be at the Hafer Funeral Home after 7 p. m. today.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 29, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 11, 2009
BOLDEN, Mrs. Majorie Gill
Mrs. Marjorie (Gill) Bolden, 67, city, formerly of Meyersdale, died Saturday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born April 1, 1895, at Dunbar, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Minnie (Church) Gill. Her husband, John A. Bolden Sr., died in 1946. She was a member of SS. Philip and James Catholic Church and of the ladies guild of the church. Surviving are four sons, John A. Bolden Jr., Meyersdale; Eugene G. Bolden, LaVale; Richard O. Bolden, city, and Kenneth J. Bolden, Connellsville, Pa.; one daughter, Mrs. Vincent Jacob, Friedens, Pa.; two brothers, Stanley Gill, Charleston, W. Va., and William A. Gill, Alexandria, Va., and 13 grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in SS. Philip and James Church Wednesday at 10 a.m. by Rev. James S. Kirkpatrick. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. The Rosary will be recited tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 31, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BOLDEN, Miss Marjory
Mrs. Annie Bolden received the sad news Wednesday morning of the death of her granddaughter, Marjory Bolden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bolden of Charleston, W. Va. Mrs. Bolden with her son, Frederick, and daughter, Mrs. D. G. Clapper, left by automobile Wednesday afternoon to attend the funeral.
December 4, 1931, The Daily Courier, Connellsville
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BOLDEN, Robert J.
Specialist 5/c Robert J. Bolden, 26-year-old Finzel soldier, died yesterday in Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, from head injuries suffered in an accident at Fort George G. Meade. The young soldier suffered his injuries when he apparently fell from a second-floor porch of a barracks at Fort Meade. Authorities have not ruled on the cause of death. Bolden's body was found early Sunday morning by a sentry. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bolden, Finzel, he had attended Grantsville High School before enlisting in the armed forces. He received his basic training at Fort Knox, Ky. Later he was sent to Germany. After he returned to the United States he was discharged, later re-enlisted and was sent to Korea. He had been stationed at Fort Meade for nearly a year and was in charge of a warehouse there. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Oliver Bolden, Finzel; four sisters, Mrs. Merle Warner, who resides near Meyersdale, Pa.; Mrs. James Arnone, of near Frostburg; Mrs. Robert Dunn, Frostburg, and Miss Sylva Bolden, at home. He is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Charles Bolden, of near Meyersdale. The body will be returned to Frostburg.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 28, 1959
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BOLDEN, Stuart
SOMERSET, May 5.— Stuart Bolden, 43, of Somerset, R. D. 5, died Wednesday night in a Johnstown hospital of head injuries suffered when he was struck by an elevator lever on a downtown construction job.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, May 5, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BOLDEN, William Arthur
FINZEL — William Arthur Bolden, 66, died yesterday at his residence. Born in Pocahontas, Pa., he was a son of the late Charles and Henrietta (McKenzie) Bolden. He was a retired employe of Kaiser Refractories and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocahontas. Surviving are his wife, Mary (Drees) Bolden; four daughters, Mrs. Merle Werner, RD 3 Meyersdale; Mrs. Robert Dunn, Frostburg; Mrs. James Arnone and Mrs. Harold Baer, RD 2, Frostburg; a son, Oliver Bolden, RD 2, Frostburg; 20 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Alberta Finzel, RD 2, Frostburg. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. The rosary will be recited there today at 7:30 p.m. Requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Pocahontas. Interment will be in Finzel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Stanley Finzel, Harold, Donald, Raymond, Stanely and Arthur Drees.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 21, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BONIG, Charles August
Charles August Bonig, 74, of 300 Bedford street, retired railway express agent, died last night after a lingering illness. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Anna (Schiller) Bonig; three sons, Schiller C. and Charles H. Bonig, this city, and Paul Bonig, Monterey, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Trenary, Naomi M. and Jeannette L. Bonig, all at home; and three sisters, Mrs. Charles Bill and Mrs. John Zehner, Grantsville, and Mrs. Frank Peterson, Rockford, Mich. He was a brother of the late Henry Bonig, who served as mayor of Grantsville.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 14, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 12, 2009
BONIG, Charles H.[sic]
A brief service was held at the Grantsville cemetery yesterday afternoon for Charles H.[sic] Bonig, 74, who died at his home on Bedford street Friday, after an illness of about five years. The Rev. Samuel D. Sigler, pastor of the Grantsvllle Lutheran church, officiated, and interment was in the family lot. Services were conducted at the home by the Rev. Dr. H. Hall Sharp, pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Mr. Bonig was born at Grantsville and has two sisters, Mrs. Charles Zehner and Mrs. Nettie Bill, residing there.
Four deaths in the family within eleven months, include two brothers-in-law and Mrs. Bill's sister-in-law.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 17, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BONIG, Mrs. Lillian Claire
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Claire Bonig, wife of Henry C. Bonig, Big Vein Hill, who died early Friday morning following an illness of several years, will be conducted from the residence Sunday at 2 p.m. with Mr. Harry Pearson, International Bible Students, officiating. Interment will be in Grantsville, Md.
September 3, 1933
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 31, 2010
BONIG, Miss Naomi M.
Miss Naomi M. Bonig, 65, formerly of 300 Bedford Street, died yesterday. She was born in Cumberland and was the daughter of Charles and Anna (Schiller) Bonig. Miss Bonig was employed as a cashier at Schwarzenbach & Son for many years. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Trenary and Miss Jeannette Bonig, both of Cumberland; two brothers, Paul Bonig, Arlington, Va., and Charles Bonig, city. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 19, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BONIG, Schiller C.
Schiller C. Bonig, 55, of 212 Wilmont Avenue, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for six weeks. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Charles A. and Anna (Lowenstein) Bonig. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and was employed as a supervisor of the bead room at the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. He had worked at Kelly for 37 years. He is survived by a daughter, Sister Malia Ann, a School Sister for the Notre Dame Novitiate in Baltimore; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Trenary, Miss Naomi M. Bonig, Miss Jeannette L. Bonig, all of Cumberland; two brothers, Charles H. Bonig, Cumberland, and Paul F. Bonig, Arlington, Va. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home where services will be conducted
tomorrow at 3 p.m. The Rev. Vernon Naugle will officiate, and interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, May 28, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
BONNER, Robert W.
Robert W. Bonner, 57, of Long Island, New York, was dead on arrival at Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Sunday afternoon, March 28, 1976. He and his wife, a former Hyndman resident, were visiting relatives in Hyndman over the weekend. He was born January 21, 1919, in Lafayette, Indiana, a son of the late Albert J. Bonner and Mary (O'Hare) Bonner. Surviving is his wife, Philomene (Shaffer) Bonner, a son, Robert W. Bonner, of Baltimore, Maryland; and a daughter, Mrs. Karen Hogan, of Bel Air, Maryland. Two brothers, Albert J. Bonner Jr., of Lafayette, Indiana; and John J. Bonner, of Culver City, California; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Parker, of Lafayette, Indiana, also survive along with three grandchildren. Mr. Bonner was employed as manager of Electronics Integration for Gruman Aerospace Corporation in New York. He was a member of the Lutheran church, and a member of the U.S. Power Squadron. Funeral services: Tuesday, March 30, at 1 p.m. in the Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with Rev. Leroy Logsdon, officiating. Burial will be in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Bedford Gazette, March 30, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 17, 2010
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