Ira Francis Emerick, 78, of Fairhope, Somerset County, died Tuesday, July 2, 1985, in Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md. He was born March 20, 1907, in Fairhope, the son of Oliver and Rebecca (Clitz) Emerick who are both deceased. Mr. Emerick is survived by his wife, Carrie Ellen; four sons, Francis of Fairhope RD 1; Homer of Mt. Pleasant RD 5; Dewey of Hyndman RD1; and Roger of Mt. Pleasant RD 5; three daughters, Maretta Mayhew of Cumberland, Md.; Minnie Lightcap of Shepherdstown, W.Va.; and Janet Musgrove of Mt. Pleasant RD 5; 27 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. One brother, Alvie Emerick of Fairhope, and one sister, Cecelia Kline of Hyndman RD 1, also survive, Mr. Emerick was a retired laborer. Funeral services: Saturday, July 6, at 2 p.m. at the Harvey H. Ziegler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with Rev. Leroy Logsdon officiating. Burial in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Hyndman Rescue Squad.
The Bedford County Inquirer, July 12, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 26, 2010

HYNDMAN — Irene Elizabeth Emerick, 75, RD 1, Fairhope, died yesterday at her home. Born April 20, 1877, in Somerset County, she was a daughter of the late Franklin and Mary Jane (Poorbaugh) Emerick. Surviving are a brother, Oliver Emerick, with whom she resided, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Glessner, Fairhope. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home here. Rites will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. in Comps Church with Rev. Charles Evans, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Comps Cemetery.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, November 2, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Irving H. Emerick, 76, of Glencoe, R. D. 1, died at Meyersdale Community Hospital. He was born Dec. 16, 1888, in Somerset County, a son of the late Jacob and Lydia Martz Emerick. He was a member of Mount Lebanon United Church of Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Betty M. Lease of LaVale, Md.; two sons, Harry and Jacob of Ruffsdale; two brothers, Walter of Glencoe and Melvin of Corrigansville, and four sisters, Mrs. Laura Brick, Miss Nora Emerick, Mrs. Edna Leister of Glencoe, R. D. 1, and Mrs. Pearl Mosgrave of Berlin.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, July 10, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

EMERICK, Jack M.

HYNDMAN, Pa. - Jack M. Emerick, 70, of Schellsburg Street, Hyndman, died Tuesday, March 9, 1993 at Memorial Hospital. Born November 26, 1922 in Fairhope, Pa., he was the son of the late Benjamin "Nick" and Mabel (Poorbaugh) Emerick. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Ray Emerick. Mr. Emerick was a retired employee of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission where he was a guard at the Allegheny Tunnell. He was also formerly employed at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home. He was a member of the Hyndman Rod and Gun Club. Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Mary Alice (Miller) Emerick; one brother, William Emerick, Bethlehem, Pa.; three sisters, Lois Korns, RD 1, Hyndman, Genevieve Reed, Bethesda, Violet Locky, Bethlehem; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home. Services will be held in the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Joseph R. Stains. Interment will be in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Times-News, March 11, 1993
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 15, 2012

EMERICK, Jacob

Jacob Emerick, 91, died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Margaret Bowser, Madley, Pa., yesterday morning. A native of Gladdens, Somerset county, Pa., he was a son of the late Andrew and Rebecca Ann (Sheirer) Emerick. Surviving are one son, Arthur, Akron, Ohio, and two grandsons,  James and William Emerick, the latter serving in the armed forces. He was a member of Madley Lutheran church and Macabee Lodge. The body will remain at Zeigler’s Funeral home, Hyndman, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 1, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

Jacob Emerick died Sept. 30, 1947 at the age of 95 years, 11 months and 12 days. He was born October 18, 1851 and was a farmer and blacksmith all of his life until advancing years brought on his retirement. During his late years he was totally blind and almost deaf, yet he tried to keep abreast of the times. He was a member of the Mt. Lebanon Evangelical and Reformed Church. Mr. Emerick is survived by his wife - Lydia Ellen Martz Emerick and the following children: Irving and Mrs. Harry Mosgrave, Berlin; Clarence, Walter, Mrs. James Leister and Mrs. Edison Brick, Glencoe; Melvin, Corriganville, Md., and Howard, Harvey and Nora, at home. Two sons, Norman and Robert preceded him in death. He is survived also by 50 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning, October 3, at 10 o'clock by Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger, former pastor of the deceased.
Meyersdale Republican, October 9, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

James F. Emerick, 77, of of State Line, Hyndman, RD 1, formerly of Fairhope, died Tuesday, February 4, 1986, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Cumberland. He was born in Fairhope, November 18, 1908, a son of the late George W. and Edith (Kennell) Emerick. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. (Custer) Emerick, and his death ends a marriage union of 53 years. Also surviving are three sons, Kenneth M. and Ray W., both at home; Randy L., of Hyndman; and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou Ohler, of RD 3, Stoystown, and Mrs. Yolanda J. Campbell, of RD 1, Hyndman. Ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive, along with one brother, George A. Emerick, of Fairhope; and one sister, Mrs. Goldie Crawford, of Hyndman. He was preceded in death by one son Clifford and one daughter Cecelia. Mr. Emerick was a retired employee of the B&O Railroad where he worked as a car man in the bolt and forge shop in Cumberland, was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Car Men, member of the Hyndman Grange #1954, Hyndman Senior Citizens, and attended Fairhope Community Church. Funeral services: Saturday, February 8, at 2 p.m. at Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with Rev. Leroy Logsdon officiating. Burial in Comps Cemetery.
The Bedford County Inquirer, February 14, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 26, 2010

Mrs. Sylvester Emerick, 69, Ellerslie, died this morning at her home. Besides her husband, Mrs. Emerick is survived by three daughters and one son, Mrs. Bernard Woods, Mrs. Alex Chatain, Mrs. George Bennett and Leroy Emerick; two brothers, Harry and George Speelman, also survive. The funeral will be 2 o'clock Sunday, with burial in Hyndman, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 2, 1928
[given name was Jeannette]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 24, 2010

Jesse Emerick, 87, of RD 1, Hyndman, died today in Memorial Hospital. Born in Somerset County, he was a son of the late John L. and Elizabeth (Albright) Emerick. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude (Lepley) Emerick. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Alberta Shroyer and Mrs. Betty Lewis, RD 1, Hyndman; Mrs. Gladys Leydig, Hyndman, and Mrs. Dolly Emerick, Corriganville; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Bloom, Corriganville; 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. Services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p. m. in the Comps Church, RD 1, Hyndman, by Rev. Kenneth Korns and Rev. Lewis Emerick. The body will be taken to the church at 1 p. m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 21, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

EMERICK, Mrs. Joanna nee, Emerick

A former Hyndman area woman died Monday in Hahnermann Hospital in Philadelphia of injuries received when she was attacked and brutally beaten in her Philadelphia home early the morning of January 5. The assailants, if found, will be charged with murder in the death of Mrs. Joanna (Josie) Emerick. Mrs. Emerick and her son Arthur, ran a rooming house in the Philadelphia district. Mrs. Emerick was attacked in her home in the early morning and, although her son was home at the time, did not know she was being beaten. She was taken to the Hahnemann Hospital, where she was treated and cared for until her death. Mrs. Joanna (Josie) Emerick, 78, of 1718 Arch St., Philadelphia, formerly of the Hyndman area, died Monday, Jan. 24, 1966, in the Hahnemann Hospital, Philadelphia. She was born Jan. 7, 1887, in Gladdens, a daughter of Richard C. and Martha (Kennell) Emerick. Her husband, John Emerick, preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons: Arthur of Philadelphia and Elmer of Pittsburgh. Also surviving are two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and six sisters and brothers: Edward, Carnegie; Cletis, Falsom, Pa.; Leo, Cumberland, Md.; Mrs. Oscar Mull, Seward; Mrs. Myrtle Siuda, Philadelphia, and Mrs. Clara Burkett, Hyndman. Funeral services: Thursday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. in the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, with the Rev. Charles Evans officiating.
The Bedford Inquirer, February 3, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

Glencoe, Pa., Oct. 4 - John Emerick, aged 80, died Thursday night at his home in Fairhope Township following an extended illness. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Emma (Martz) Emerick, and these children: Mrs. Norman Shroyer and Mrs. Roy Kennel, both of Hyndman; Mrs. Ambrose Shaffer of Fairhope Township, and Ira Emerick, at home. He was a brother of Frank Emerick of Fairhope Township and Jacob Emerick of Glencoe. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at Comp Church. Interment was in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 4, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

John Alex Emerick, 87, native of Pennsylvania and a retired farmer of Mt. Savage, died last evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. J. Moore, 634 North Mechanic Street. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Clara J. (Kennell) Emerick. Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. Mary Carder, Mrs. Agnes Stemple, Mrs. Edna Moore, Mrs. Margaret Kane and Miss Alberta Emerlck, all of this city, and Mrs. Gertrude Dietz and Mrs. Myrtle Robertson, both of Mt. Savage, and Mrs. Cora Willison, Baltimore; five sons, Clarence Emerick, a resident of Indiana; Walter, Mt. Savage; Gilbert, Barrelville; Leroy, Cumberland; and Edward, Mt. Savage. Also surviving are six brothers, Charles Emerick and Joseph Emerick, George, Noah, Perry and Richard Emerick; a sister, Mrs. Clara Hollis, Scottdale, Pa.; 42 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Interment Saturday at Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 1, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

John H. Emerick, 70, of Fairhope, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2006, at Morgantown University Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. John was born Aug. 21, 1935, in Fairhope, a son of the late Verdie R. "Bert" and Leora C. Emerick. He was also preceded in death by a brother, George "Hop" Emerick husband of Helen Emerick of Meyersdale, and a sister, Sharon Haggerty. Mr. Emerick is survived by brothers: Merle Emerick and wife, Joy of Essex, Md., James Emerick and wife, Grace of Fairhope; Robert Emerick of Fairhope; Wayne Emerick and wife, Shirley of Hyndman; Paul Emerick and wife, Sharon of Edenville; Ernest Emerick of Fairhope; sisters: Pauline Moore and husband, John of Hyndman; Betty Lou Clites of Hyndman; June Kimmel of Fla.; Wilma Hatridge of McKeesport and many nieces and nephews. John was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed the outdoors and was loved by all. Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, 169 Clarence Street, Hyndman on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Pastor Terry Campbell officiating. There will be no graveside service. Burial will be at Comps Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to your favorite charity.
The Bedford County Inquirer, June 9, 2006
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 28 , 2010

EMERICK, Mrs. Josephine Dennison

Mrs. Josephine Dennison Emerick, 72, wife of Ross Emerick, died yesterday at her home. A native of Burnsville, W.Va., she is survived, besides her husband, by four sons, Victor and Howard Dennison, Baltimore; Fred, Salona, Pa., and Robert Dennison, Hyndman; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Ripple, of Ohio, 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, where a service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. Rev. Willard White will officiate and burial will be in the Madley cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland News, March 3, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 14, 2015

EMERICK, Joseph M.

HAGERSTOWN — Joseph M. Emerick, 84, of Cypress Street, Hagerstown, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1994 at the Washington County Hospital. Born Sept. 27, 1909 in Cooks Mill, Pa., he was the son of the late Earl and Emma (Watts) Emerick. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Wolford. Mr. Emerick was employed by the Western Maryland Railroad for 25 years and retired in 1975. He was a member of AARP. Survivors include his wife, Lillian L. (Coughenour) Emerick; one daughter, Carole E. Pledger, Great Falls, Va.; one son, Gary J. Emerick, Greencastle, Pa.; three brothers, Rollan Emerick, Cumberland; Robert Emerick, Sebastian, Fla., and Leland Emerick, New Port Richey, Fla., and two grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, Md. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
Cumberland Times-News, Friday, January 7, 1994
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 28, 2018

Mrs. Kathryn M. Emerick, 81, of Hyndman died at her home Wednesday, June 30, 1982. She was born in East Waterford on Aug. 12, 1900, a daughter of the late Harvey and Flora (Kirk) Yohn. On July 16, 1916, she married her husband of 65 years, Ross T. Emerick, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Harold Emerick of Glen Burnie, Maryland, and Richard Emerick of Hyndman; two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Kraynak of Cumberland, Maryland, and Jean England of Bedford; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret May of Hyndman and Mrs. Edna Stuller of Rockhill Furnace; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and six great-great- grandchildren. She was a homemaker, a member of the Fairhope Community Church, and a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Hyndman Volunteer Fire Department. Services will be held at the Harvey H. Ziegler Funeral Home in Hyndman today, Saturday, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Leroy Logsdon and the Rev. Timothy Stamper officiating. Interment will be in Cooks Mills Cemetery.
The Bedford Gazette, July 3, 1982
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 28 , 2010

MEYERSDALE - Mrs. Kay F. Emerick, 36, of Glencoe, RD 1, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland. She had been in ill health. Born in Meyersdale, RD I, she was a daughter of Mrs. Hilda (Swearman) Boden, here, and Joseph Boden. Also survivng are her husband, John Emerick; three brothers, Kenneth Boden, Manasquan, N.J.; James Boden, RD 1, and Robert Boden, Pt. Pleasant Beach, N.J.; and a sister, Mrs. Marlene Paul, Wickliffe, Ohio. The body is at the Price Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. today and from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Snyder officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Glencoe, RD1.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 6, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 2, 2010

Leora C. Emerick, 85, of Hyndman RD 1, formerly of Fairhope, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 1995, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, Md. She was born March 11, 1910, a daughter of the late George V. and Pearl V. (Clites) Emerick. She was preceded in death her husband, Verdie R. Emerick, who died Oct. 18, 1973; a daughter, Sharon Haggerty; and a brother, Wilbert Emerick. Surviving are eight sons, Merle B. Emerick of Baltimore, George R. Emerick, James F. Emerick, Robert L. Emerick, John H. Emerick and Ernest L. Emerick, all of Fairhope, Wayne E. Emerick, with whom she resided, and Paul W. Emerick of Chambersburg; four daughters, Pauline Moore and Betty Clites, both of Hyndman, June Kimmel of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Wilma Hatridge of McKeesport; 31 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Fred, Roy and Elwood Emerick, all of Fairhope; and two sisters, Carrie Emerick of Fairhope and Irene Mowry of Berlin. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman with the Rev. Terry L. Cambell officiating. Burial in Comps Cemetery.
The Bedford County Inquirer, October 27, 1995
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 27, 2010

EMERICK, Lester C.
 
WELLERSBURG — Lester C. Emerick, 52, died Tuesday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. He had been ill for eight years. Born February 22, 1915 in Connellsville, Pa., he was the son of Mrs. Florence (Baker) Emerick, Berlin, and the late Russell L. (sic: C.) Emerick. Mr. Emerick was a former employe of Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. Besides his mother, surviving are three sons, Donald Emerick and Leslie Emerick, both of here, and Fay Emerick, Cumberland; three daughters, Mrs. Patricia Ann Perdew, Patrick AFB, Fla.; Mrs. Paulette McCoy, Hyndman; Mrs. Beverly Sue Kiefer, Bedford RD; one brother, Victor Emerick, Bethesda, Md., and one sister, Mrs. Irene Valentine, Barrelville; and 13 grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Friday at 1 p.m. by Rev. John A. Klindt. Interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The Cumberland News, August 24, 1967
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 30, 2013

EMERICK, Mrs. Louise Brown

Mrs. Louise (Brown) Emerick, 71, of 570 Patterson Avenue, died Tuesday at the General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Va., where she was attending the Mid-Atlantic Shrine Association convention. Born June 20, 1914 in Pittsburgh, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. Brown and Nellie (Blosser) Brown. Mrs. Emerick was a retired piano and organ teacher for Ott Music House. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, where she had been the organist for more than 30 years. She was past grand organist of the Grand Chapter of Maryland, Order of the Eastern Star; a member of the Past Matrons and Past Patrons Association of Western Maryland; past matron of Cumberland Chapter 56, OES, and a member of Re Temple 118, Daughters of the Nile, and the Women's Civic Club. Survivors include her husband, A. Cordell Emerick; three sons, Alan C. Emerick Jr., Northfield, Ill.; Thomas J. Emerick, Elburn, Ill.; Howard S. Emerick, Joppatowne, and three grandchildren. Friends will be received at the George-Upchurch Funeral Home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Friday at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Rosemary Baumgardner. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be directed to Zion United Church of Christ or to a charity of the donor's choice.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 12, 1985
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 18, 2012

EMERICK, Mrs. Lydia Martz

Mrs. Lydia Emerick, 83, of Glencoe RD, died Tuesday at her home. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Sarah Sturtz Martz, and was born in Northampton township February 26, 1868, and was the widow of Jacob Emerick, who died some years ago. The following children survive: Ervin H., Howard H., Clarence F., Walter C. Emerick; Mrs. Edison Brink and Mrs. James Leister, all of Glencoe RD; Nora and Harry Emerick, at home; Mrs. Harry Mosgrave, Berlin; Melvin O. Emerick, at Corriganville, Md. Also, 52 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two children and two brothers. Friends are being received at the Johnson and Son Funeral home where service will be Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Earl Dobbs officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Lebanon cemetery.
Somerset American, November 22, 1951
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 29, 2018

Mrs. Margaret Ellen Emerick, 77, died at the home of her son, Millard Emerick, 431 Pennsylvania avenue, at 7 a. m. today. She was the widow of Jefferson A. Emerick and a member of the First Brethren church. She is survived by another son, Elmer, city; three brothers, Maurice Myers, Eckhart; Frank, city, and the Rev. John E. Myers, St. Albans, W. Va.; five sisters, Mrs. Nannie Holsinger, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Carrie Johnson, Frostburg; Mrs. Lille Farrady, Frostburg; Mrs. Maude Emerick, Eckhart, and Miss Florence Myers, city. Two grandchildren also survive. The body will remain at the Hafer Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday at 3:30 p. m. with the Rev. P. M. Naff officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 15, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 2, 2010

Mrs. Martha M., wife of Richard C. Emerick, passed away at her home in Hyndman March 22. A daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Baughman) Kennell, she was born at Kennells Mills, May 18, 1867. Surviving are her husband and these children: Mrs. Joanna Emerick and Mrs. Walter Shuida, Philadelphia; George Emerick, Cumberland; Mrs. O. E. Mull, Seward; Edward, Burgettstown; Cletus, Joliet, Illinois; Leo Emerick and Mrs. Shannon Burkett, Hyndman; also five brothers and a sister, Clarence Kennell of California; Edward of Kendallville, Indiana; Russell, of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Ward, of Wellersburg; and Mrs. Simon Mull of Buffalo Mills. She was a member of the Gladdens Reformed Church. Services will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. in Comp's church by Rev. Charles Evans and interment made in the adjoining cemetery in charge of Mortician H. H. Ziegler.
The Bedford Gazette, March 24, 1944
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 7, 2009

Eugene Smith, aged 20, shot and instantly killed Mary, the six-year-old daughter of Sylvester Emerick at Ellerslie Tuesday morning. Young Smith, with three or four other boys, was in a barn shooting rats, when a bullet fired at a rat evidently went through a crevice and struck the little child, who was playing in an adjoining lot. The ball struck the child in the left side and came out the right side. The sad affair was purely an accident yet it has cast a gloom over the entire village, and caused the parents of the child to be almost prostrated with grief. Young Smith is almost wild over the occurrence.
The Bedford Gazette, September 14, 1906
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 2, 2010

Hyndman -The remains of Mary, the six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Emerick, who was acidentally killed Tuesday, were brought here for interment Thursday afternoon. The funeral services were held at the residence preceding their departure for this city, Rev. Sykes, pastor of the Reformed church, officiating. 
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 14, 1906
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

EMERICK, Mrs. Mary E. Wagus
 
Midland, Md - Jan 8 - Mrs Mary (Wagus) Emerick, 73, wife of James J Emerick, Miller Mines, died yesterday morning at 9 o'clock after an illness of one year.  Besides her husband, one sister, Mrs Cora Nolan, Youngstown Ohio and one brother, James Wagus, Miller Mines survive.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Monday, January 8, 1940 - pg 9, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 8, 2013

Miss Mary Lee Emerick, 15, daughter of Melvin and Ruth (Ford) Emerick, Corriganville, died this morning at her home following a prolonged illness. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three brothers, Robert Melvin, George Henry, and Larry Jacob Emerick, and a sister, Karen Kay Emerick, all at home. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, where services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. by Rev. L. J. Moore, pastor of Ellerslie Methodist Church.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 19, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 28, 2009

Mearl G. Emerick, 67, of RD 1, Hyndman, died last night in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where he was admitted September 22. Born April 21, 1908 in Hyndman, he was the son of the late George H. and Mary Ellen (Wilhelm) Emerick. He was a retired employe of the Celanese Fibers Company Amcelle plant and was a member of Aerie 245, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Cumberland, and Oscar Jordan Post 7375, VFW, here. Surviving are his widow, Virginia (Kennell) Emerick; three sons, Kenneth M. Emerick and Ray C. Emerick, both of RD 1, Hyndman; Wayne C. Emerick, Wiley Ford; one daughter, Mrs. Joan M. Lowery, RD l; two brothers, Russell E. Emerick, RD 1; John M. Emerick, Cumberland; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Zeigler Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home by the Rev. William G. Patterson and the Rev. Robert W. Hinkle. Interment will be in Palo Alto Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, September 30, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Merle R. Emerick, 65, of Hyndman RD 1, died Saturday, November 3, 1973, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been a patient for three weeks. He was born March 17, 1908, in Hyndman RD 1, a son of the late Lorenzo and Anna (Kennell) Emerick. He is survived by his wife, Goldie Alice (Shroyer) Emerick, and three sons: John M. Emerick, Donald H. Emerick, and Gerald C. Emerick, all of Hyndman RD 1. A brother, Vernon Emerick of Berlin, Pennsylvania; four sisters: Mrs. Blanche Harper, Monroeville, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Eleanor Baker, Wellersburg, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Helen Emerick, Hyndman RD 1; and Mrs. Pearl Shroyer, Fairhope, Pennsylvania, also survive, along with eight grandchildren. Mr. Emerick was a retired employee of the B & O Railroad Bolt and Forge Shop of Cumberland. He was a member of the Railway, Airline, and Steamship Clerks AFL-CIO and CLC. Funeral services: Tuesday, November 6, 1973, at 2 p.m., in the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, with the Rev. Leroy Logsdon officiating. Burial in Comps Cemetery, Hyndman RD 1. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Bedford Gazette, November 5, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2010 

Nora V. Emerick, 97, of Glencoe RD 1, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 1997, at Somerset Hospital. She was born Aug. 8, 1899, near Glencoe, a daughter of the late Jacob and Lydia (Martz) Emerick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar W. Emerick, on Feb. 13, 1994. She is survived by a brother, Melvin O. Emerick of Corriganville, Md., and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters and six brothers. Mrs. Emerick retired with 45 years service as a school teacher in various Somerset County schools. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and a past member of the Bedford Springs Chapter #41, Order of the Eastern Star. She attended Fairhope Community Church. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Harvey E. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, with the Rev. Daniel E. Leister officiating. Burial in Mount Lebanon Cemetery near Glencoe.
The Bedford County Inquirer, January 24, 1997
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 26, 2010

Norman Karl Emerick, 37, a native of nearby Glencoe, was shot to death Friday afternoon in an argument between two neighbors on a hillside just beyond a village church at Corriganville, Md. Vernon Gray, 36, is in custody on a charge of murder. There have been differences between the two families for some time, police said. A son of Jacob and Lydia Martz Emerick, of Glencoe, he is also survived by 10 brothers and sisters, including Mrs. James Leyster of Fairhope, Mrs. Harry Mosgrave of Berlin, Irvin, Walter, Harvey and Clarence Emerick, and Mrs. Edison Brick and Miss Nora Emerick of Glencoe.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, June 15, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Orrie V. Emerick, 98, of Hyndman RD 1, died Tuesday, December 12, 1989, at his residence. He was born in Comps April 17, 1891, a son of the late William and Sarah (Clites) Emerick. He was married for 73 years to Pearl I. (Kennell) Emerick, who preceded him in death on Sept. 16, 1987. He is survived by a son, Melvin R. Emerick, Hyndman RD 1; three daughters: Mrs. Helen M. Shaffer and Mrs. H. I. Clites, both of Hyndman RD I; and Mrs. Ruby M. Jordan, Hyndman; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Mrs. Nellie E. Witt and Mrs. Alma E. Burkett. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a retired employee of Celanese Corporation of America's Amcelle Plant near Cumberland, Md. He was a past member of Hyndman Grange 1954. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home with the Rev. Ken. L. Korns officiating. Burial in Hyndman Cemetery.
The Bedford County Inquirer, December 22, 1989
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 26, 2010

Pearl I. Emerick, 94, of R.D. 1, Hyndman, died Wednesday, September 16, 1987, in Sacred Heart Hospital in Cumberland. She was born in Wellersburg, Pa., August 13, 1893, a daughter of the late William and Effie (Lepley) Kennell. On July 8, 1914 she married Orrie V. Emerick and her death ends a marriage union of 73 years. Also surviving is one son, Elvin R. Emerick, of R.D. 1, Hyndman; and three daughters, Mrs. Hilda (Tillie) Shaffer, and Mrs. Helen I. Clites, both of R.D. 1, Hyndman; and Mrs. Ruby M. Jordan, of Hyndman. Thirteen grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren also survive, along with two brothers, Albert Kennell, of Wellersburg; James Kennell, of R.D. 1, Hyndman; and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Weimer, of Wellersburg. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Mrs. Nellie E. Witt and Mrs. Alma E. Burkett. Mrs. Emerick was of the Protestant faith, a member of Hyndman Grange #1954, and Hyndman Senior Citizens. Funeral services: Sunday, September 20, at 2 p.m. at Harvey M. Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with Rev. Ken L. Korns officiating. Burial in Hyndman Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Bedford Gazette, September 18, 1987
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 26, 2010

Mrs. Pearl V. Emerick, 96, of Fairhope, died Saturday, June 7, 1986, at her residence. She was born, September 24,1889, in Londonderry Township, Bedford County, a daughter of the late Westley Clites and Catherine (Witt) Clites. Her husband George V. Emerick, died May 5, 1946. Surviving are three sons, Roy E. Emerick and Elwood M. Emerick, both of Fairhope; Fred W. Emerick, of Baltimore, Md.; and three daughters, Mrs. Leora Emerick and Mrs. Carrie Emerick, both of Fairhope; and Mrs. Irene Mowry, of Berlin. Thirty-nine grandchildren, 107 great-grandchildren, and 60 great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Emerick was a homemaker and midwife, and was a member of the Fairhope Community Church. Funeral services: Tuesday, June 10, at 1 p.m. at Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with Rev. Leroy Logsdon and Pastor Daniel Leister officiating. Burial in Comp's Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Bedford Gazette, June 9, 1986
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 26, 2010

Ray J. Emerick, 57, of Hyndman, died Sunday, August 13, 1972, in the Veterans' Administration Hospital in Altoona, where he had been a patient the past seven days. Born July 10, 1915, in Hyndman, he was the son of the late Benjamin E. Emerick, and Mrs. Mabel M. (Poorbaugh) Emerick. Surviving are two brothers, Jack M. of Hyndman and William R. of Bethlehem, Pa., and three sisters, Mrs. Genevieve Reed of Bethesda, Md., Mrs. Violet Lockey of Bethlehem, Pa., and Mrs. Lois Korns of Hyndman. Mr. Emerick was a retired machine operator. He had been employed by the Celanese Corp. in Cumberland. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Hyndman, F and AM Post of Hyndman, and Oscar Jordan Post 7375 of the VFW. Funeral services: Wednesday, August 16, at 1 p.m. from the Ziegler Funeral Home, Hyndman, with the Rev. Leroy Logsdon officiating. Burial in the Hyndman Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. The Masons will hold a memorial service at the funeral home Tuesday at 8 p.m.
The Bedford Gazette, August 14, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 28 , 2010

EMERICK, Mrs. Rose M., nee Emerick

MOUNT SAVAGE - Rose M. Emerick, 47, of Route 1, Sunnyside, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1992 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born Nov. 26, 1944 in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late Margaret A. Emerick. Mrs. Emerick was a past resident of the Ladies Skillpool League. She is survived by her husband, Terrence R. Emerick; one son, James E. Emerick, Mount Savage; three daughters, Lorelei E. Gordon, Hyndman, Pa.; Kathy L. Jewell, Hagerstown; and Nancy A. Boyce, Stephens City, Va.; two brothers, Ronald T. Emerick, Eckhart, and William J. Emerick, Barrelville; one sister, Bonnie J. Emerick, Barrelville; nine grandchildren, Terrence Gordon, Joshua Gordon, Joseph Gordon, Jeffrey Corbin Jr., Justin Boyce, Chad Emerick, Tara Jewell, Natasha Emerick, and Shayla Emerick. Friends will be received Thursday and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, Pa. The rosary will be recited there Thursday at 8 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 8 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Mount Savage, by the Rev. John J. Mackey. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Grandsons will be honorary pallbearers. Active pallbearers will be Bobby Fuller Jr., Dave Gillespie, Bobby Burkett, Buck Gephart, Vaughn Trexler, and Jerry Proud.
Cumberland Times-News, Thursday, January 2, 1992
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 23, 2022

Ross Emerick, 79, of Hyndman, died Friday morning, September 11. 1981, at the home of David Burkett in Hyndman. He was born in Buffalo Mills RD 1 on February 18, 1902, the son of Andrew and Annie (Smith) Emerick. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine (Dennison) Emerick. Mr. Emerick was a retired track foreman for the B&O Railroad, now the Chessie System, and a member of the Kennel Mills Sportsmen's Club. He lived his entire life in Hyndman. Mr. Emerick is survived by the following nephews and nieces who are all residents of the Hyndman area: Earl L. Emerick, Thomas Emerick. Ethel Barton, Edie Kennel, May Emerick and Irene Barncord. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 13 at 2 p.m. at the Harvey J. Zeigler Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Murray officiating. Interment will be in the Lybarger Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
The Bedford Gazette, September 12, 1981
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 28 , 2010

EMERICK, Ross T.

Plunging beneath the wheels of a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad freight train, yesterday afternoon, Ross T. Emerick, 15, of Hyndman, Pa., died at 10 p. m. at Allegany Hospital. The youth, according to railroad reports, attempted to board the moving train near Cook's Mills, and apparently lost his balance and fell under the wheels. One leg was severed and the other was badly mangled. Hospital attaches said he also suffered concussion of the brain and multiple bruises and lacerations of the head and body. Surviving are his parents, Ross Filmore and Katherine Emerick; three brothers, Palmer, Harold and Richard; two sisters, Mrs. William Jamison and Miss Gloria Jean Emerick, all of Hyndman. Funeral services will be conducted at the home at 2 p. m. Sunday with burial at Cook's Mills Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, August 13, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 15, 2012

Ross T. Emerick, 87, of Hyndman, died Monday, August 9, 1982, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. He was born, April 19, 1895, in Cook's Mills, a son of the late Joseph and Anna Marie (Burns) Emerick. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn, who died June 30, 1982, also by three sons, and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are two sons, Harold Emerick, of Glen Burnie, Md.; Richard Emerick, of Hyndman; and two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Kraynak, of Cumberland, Md.; and Mrs. Jean England, of Bedford. Fifteen grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Emerick was a retired telegrapher for the B & 0 Railroad, and a member of the Fairhope Community Church. Funeral services: Thursday, August 12, at 2 p.m. at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, with Rev. Leroy Logsdon officiating. Burial in Cook's Mills Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Bedford Gazette, August 11, 1982
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 28 , 2010

Roy E. Emerick, 59, of Hyndman, died Sunday, September 25,1983, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. He was born in Cumberland, May 5, 1924, a son of the late Russell E. and Florence E. (Wilson) Emerick. Surviving are his wife, Martha (Shaffer) Emerick, two sons, R. Stephen Emerick, of Hyndman, and Eric Scott Emerick, of State College. His step-mother, Ruth Anna Emerick, of Hyndman RD; and a step-brother, Harry 'Lenny' Emerick, of Hyndman RD also survive along with two grandchildren, Wendy and Joshua Emerick. Mr. Emerick retired as Hyndman Borough foreman, was a World War II veteran, having served in Europe and Africa in the U.S. Army-Air Force; was member of VFW Oscar Jordan Post #7375, was past president of Hyndman Borough Council, member and chaplain of F&AM Hyndman Lodge #589, member of Ali Ghan Shrine Temple, Ali Ghan Motor Corps, Scottish Rite of the Valley of Harrisburg, York Rite Chapter #118, and was a member of Hyndman United Methodist Church, where he was president of the Methodist Men. Funeral services: Tuesday, September 27, at 2 p.m. at Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with Rev. Kerry Gathers officiating. Burial in Hyndman Cemetery with military graveside services conducted by VFW Oscar Jordan Post. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Masonic Services will be held at 8 p.m. Monday evening in the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy should be made in the form of donations to the Hyndman United Methodist Church.
The Bedford Gazette, September 26, 1983
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 26, 2010  

EMERICK, Ruth Ford

CORRIGANVILLE - Ruth F. Emerick, 83, of Corriganville, died Friday, March 12, 1993 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born Dec. 22, 1909, in Corriganville, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Frances (Golden) Ford. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lee F. Emerick, by a granddaughter, five brothers and a sister. Mrs. Emerick is survived by her husband of 62 years, Melvin O. Emerick; three sons, Robert M. Emerick, Corriganville; George H. Emerick, Corriganville; and Larry J. Emerick, Glencoe, Pa.; one daughter, Karen Kay Parks, Pierce, Fla.; two brothers, Ray Ford, Mount Savage; and Glenn Ford, Corriganville; one sister, Ola Nave, Lake Gordon Road, Cumberland; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, Pa., Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. Ken L. Korns and the Rev. George Lovely officiating. Interment will be in the Ford Family Cemetery, Corriganville. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers: Richard Emerick, Jason Emerick, Eddie Kolb, Kim Emerick, Brian Emerick and Terry Getson.
The Cumberland Times-News, March 13, 1993
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 15, 2012

Mrs. Sadie Elizabeth Emerick of Corriganville, Md., died Saturday evening, December 5, at Sacred Heart Hospital of Cumberland. She was born October 30, 1897 in Hyndman, the daughter of Samuel and Annie (Troutman) Evans. She was twice widowed. Her first husband was Howard Miller, and the second Clay J. Emerick. Surviving are these sons and daughters: Troy Edward Miller of Jacksonville, Fla.; Raymond Emerick, at home; Floyd Emerick, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Zane Emerick of College Park, Md., and Mrs. Marion Robinette, of College Park. Fifteen grandchildren also survive. She leaves three brothers, Charles Evans of Cumberland and Ford and Russell Evans, both of Hyndman, together with two sisters, Miss Ida Evans of Cumberland and Mrs. Parl Mason of Canton, Ohio. She was a member of the Methodist church of Corriganville. Funeral services will be conducted at the Zeigler Funeral Home of Hyndman at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 8, with her pastor, the Rev. Richard C. Chambers, officiating. Interment in the Hyndman cemetery. Friends are being received at the funeral home from 2 until 4 o'clock and from 7 until 9 o'clock Monday.
The Bedford Gazette, December 7, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 28 , 2010

Samuel Charles Emerick, 71, Hyndman, died in Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Thursday, August 1, 1968. He was born February 18, 1897 at Buffalo Mills R 1, a son of Andrew and Annie (Smith) Emerick. He is survived by his wife Mildred (Browning) Emerick and three daughters: Mrs. Dorothy Miller of Hyndman, Mrs. Edith Kennell of Hyndman and Mae Emerick at home. One brother, Ross Emerick of Hyndman and one grandchild also survive. He was a retired steel worker. Funeral services: 2 p.m. Sunday, August 4 at Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. Burial in Lybarger Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Bedford Gazette, August 2, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 28 , 2010

Sylvester Emerick, a Pennsylvania railroad engineer residing at Ellerslie, while hunting groundhogs on the mountain opposite Ellerslie, accidentally shot and killed his 14-year-old son, Sherwood. The father had stationed the boy to watch a hole into which he thought the groundhog would go, and while he was away, the boy got in front of the hole. Mr. Emerick observed the reeds shaking near the hole and saw his son's brown cap, which he mistook for a groundhog; taking quick aim he fired and upon going up was horrified to find that he had shot his son. Mr. Emerick picked the little fellow up and hurried down the mountain toward home, but the boy died while yet three-quarters of a mile from home. Sherwood was a bright little fellow, and besides his parents leaves a brother and several sisters. This is the second accident of this kind in the family. A little daughter of the Emericks was killed by the careless handling of a gun sometime ago. Mr. Emerick is overcome with grief.
The Bedford Gazette, August 2, 1907
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 2, 2010

Hyndman, Pa., January 18 - Services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Chatain, Ellerslie, for Sylvester Emerick, 88, of Ellerslie, a retired Pennsylvania Railroad engineer who died yesterday afternoon at the Chatain residence. The Rev. W. J. Lloyd, assisted by the Rev. T. W. Kant, this place, will officiate, and interment will be in the right (sic) place. A native of Route 1 Hyndman, Pa., he was a son of the late Jacob and Lanah (Troutman) Emerick. He was a member of Elleslie Evangelical church. He is also survived by six other children, Mrs. J. H. Gollick, Mrs. B. F. Woods and C. L. Emerick, all of Ellerslie; Mrs. Norman Lowery and Mrs. O. W. Phair, both of Laurel; and H. S. Emerick, Confluence, Pa.; a brother, Benjamin Emerick, Hyndman, and a step daughter, Mrs. Bertha Bennett, Cumberland.
The Cumberland Evening Times, January 18, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 2, 2010

Thomas Emerick, 51, a veteran of World War I, died at his home in Hyndman on Thursday, July 3. He was born at Hyndman on January 1, 1896, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Emerick. He was united in marriage to Ada Deneen. He is survived by his wife and three children - Thomas, Jr., Earl, and Mrs. Walter Burkett, all of Hyndman. Also surviving are two brothers, Ross and Samuel, Hyndman, and a sister, Mrs. Sherman Smith, Ellerslie. Funeral services were conducted at the Ziegler Funeral Home, Sunday afternoon, with Rev. Charles Evans officiating. Interment was in Madley cemetery.
The Bedford Gazette, July 10, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Thomas S. Emerick, Jr., 69, of Fairhope, died Tuesday, September 15, 1987, at Cumberland Memorial Hospital. He was born April 1,1918 in Hyndman, a son of Mrs. Ada (Deneen) Emerick, of Hyndman, and the late Thomas Emerick. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife the former Dorothy M. Smith; by a son Bill E. Emerick, of Manns Choice, R.D. 1; three grandchildren; a brother, Ivan Deneen, of Cairnbrook, Pa.; and a sister, Mrs. Irene Bonner, of Hyndman. Mr. Emerick retired with 23 years of service with the B&O Railroad as a trackman, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees. He served as T5 with the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in the African and European Theaters, was a member of Hyndman Oscar Jordan VFW Post 17375, FOE Aerie 11801 of Somerset, Old Timers Baseball Association of Somerset, and the New Baltimore Sportsmen's Club. Funeral services: Friday, September 18, at 11 a.m. in Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with Rev. Daniel Leister officiating. Burial in Madley Cemetery, with graveside military honors conducted by Oscar Jordan Post 17375 of Hyndman, and the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.
The Bedford County Inquirer, September 25, 1987
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 26, 2010

FAIRHOPE, Pa. — Verdie Russell Emerick, 67, died Thursday at Bedford County Memorial Hospital. Born in Fairhope, he was the son of the late George W. and Edith (Kennell) Emerick. Mr. Emerick was a member of the Fairhope Community Church, was retired from the B&0 Railroad Bolt and Forge Shop in Cumberland, and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Carmen. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Leora Katherine (Emerick) Emerick; eight sons, Merle B. Emerick, Baltimore; Wayne E. Emerick, Paris Island, S.C.; Paul L. Emerick, Chambersburg, and George R. Emerick, James F. Emerick, Robert L. Emerick, John H. Emerick and Ernst L. Emerick, all of Fairhope; five daughters, Mrs. Pauline Moore, Mrs. Betty Lou Clites, and Mrs. June Kennell, all of RD 1, Hyndman; Mrs. Sharon Hagerty, Benton Harbor, Mich., and Mrs. Wilma Jordan, McKeesport, Pa.; two brothers, James Emerick and George A. Emerick, both of Fairhope; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Twigg, Cumberland, and Mrs. Goldie Crawford, Martinsburg, W. Va.; 29 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is in the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 11 a.m. by Rev. Leroy Logsdon. Interment will be in Comps Cemetery, RD 1; Hyndman.
The Cumberland News, October 20, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Vernon L. Emerick, 77, of Maple Mountain Manor, Berlin, Pa., formerly of Hyndman, R.D. 1, died Thursday, August 30, 1984, at Maple Mountain Manor. He was born at Comps Corner, Southampton Township, February 3, 1907, a son of the late Lorenzo W. and Anna M. (Kennell) Emerick, Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Harper, of Monroeville; and Mrs. Nora E. Baker, of Hyndman; and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Emerick had been a resident of Maple Mountain Manor for the past 20 years. Funeral services: Saturday, September l, at 3 p.m. at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with Rev. Timothy L. Stamper officiating. Burial in Comps Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home Friday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Bedford Gazette, August 31, 1984
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2010

Vernon R. Emerick, 49, of 214 Decatur Street, died Sunday in the Martinsburg VA Center, where he had been a patient for one week. A World War II veteran, he was a native of Wellersburg, a son of Mrs. Florence Baker Emerick, Berlin, Pa., and the late Russell C. Emerick. Also surviving are his wife, Mrs. Florence Lowery Emerick; six stepchildren, Donald and Leslie Emerick, Wellersburg; Fay, city; Mrs. Sue Kifer, city; Mrs. Patricia Perdew, Formosa; and Mrs. Paulette McCoy, Hyndman; a brother, Victor Emerick, Rockville; a sister, Mrs. Irene Valentine, Barrelville, and 11 step grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Rev. Kenneth Korns will officiate and burial will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens, with military rites by the Hyndman VFW post and the Bedford Honor Guard.
The Cumberland News, December 3, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 31, 2012

EMERICK, William Clark, Sr.

CUMBERLAND - William Clark Emerick Sr., 78, of 227 Emily Street, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 1989, at Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 3, 1911, in Meyersdale, Pa., he was the son of the late Alfred E. and Maude M. (Smith) Emerick. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rose (Cross) Emerick. Mr. Emerick was a retired shop foreman with the B&O Railroad. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2883 Cresaptown, Daughters of America, Cumberland Hall of Fame and the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Local 656. Surviving are his widow, Catherine M. (Rodeheaver) Emerick; three daughters, Rose M. Dennison and Wanda L. Araiza, both of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and Donna K. Honeycutt, Thurmont; two sons, William C. Emerick Jr., Cumberland; and Ronald L. Emerick, Frederick; one sister, Margaret Brant, Artemas, Pa.; four brothers, Earl Emerick and Clarence Emerick, both of Cumberland; Alfred Emerick, Livonia, Mich.; and William Kines, Ridgeley, W.Va.; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the George-Upchurch Funeral Home. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Edward C. Chapman. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. A memorial service will be conducted by members of Eagles Aerie 2883 Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be five grandsons, Kevin Emerick, Matthew Emerick, William Emerick, Christopher Emerick and Scott Honeycutt, and one nephew, Brian Emerick.
Cumberland Times-News, Tuesday, December 5, 1989
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 23, 2018

Mr. William E. Emerick, 62, Corley Road, (New Buena Vista), Manns Choice, died following a short illness on July 25, 2009, surrounded by his family at Windber Hospice. Mr. Emerick was born in Cumberland, Md., on Oct. 14, 1946, the son of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Smith) Emerick. He was the widower of Barbara A. (Logue) Emerick, whom he married June 4, 1966, and she preceded him in death on June 25, 2009. Bill is survived by son, Charles T. "Chuck" Emerick, Pittsburgh; son, Scott A., husband of Jessica Musselman, Martinsburg; daughter, Nicole Brook, wife of Andy Stoe, New Baltimore. Bill is also survived by three grandsons, Zachary, Hunter and Domnik. Bill was a heavy equipment operator for New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., a member of the New Baltimore Sportsmans Club, a social member of Schellsburg VFW Post No. 4440. He was an avid sportsman, a hunter, horse shoe player, and a great Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Bill was also a cornea donor. Friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Mickle-Geisel Funeral Home, Schellsburg, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Joel Nogle officiating. Interment at Schellsburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Ave., Windber, PA 15963.
The Bedford Gazette, July 27, 2009
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 21, 2010

HYNDMAN - William H. Emerick, 76, of RD 1, Hyndman, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. He had been in ill health for some time. Mr. Emerick was born at Comps, near Hyndman, a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Albright) Emerick. His wife, Lydia (Devore) Emerick, died in 1922. He was a member of the Reformed Church. He is survived by nine children: Raymond Emerick, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Edna Wilson, Flintstone; Miss Ethel Emerick, Somerset; Mrs. Nellie V. Nee, Cumberland; Howard F. Emerick, Windber; Mrs. Marie Murray, Ashtabula, Ohio; Mrs. Velma Dawson, RD 1, Buffalo Mills; Mrs. Effie Sturtz, Wellersburg; Mrs. Dorothy Shaffer, Hyndman; a brother, Jesse Emerick, RD 1, Hyndman, a sister, Mrs. Bertha Bloom, Corriganville; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Ziegler Funeral Home, Hyndman. Services Sunday; burial in Porter Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 26, 1960
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

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