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HOUCK, Mrs. Lula Barncord
FROSTBURG - Mrs. Lula Houck, 81, who resided with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Rephan, at 249 Centennial Street, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, where she had been a patient two and a half weeks. Born at Corriganville, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Wilhelmina Barncord. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. Her husband, George C. Houck, preceded her in death. Besides her daughter, survivors include two brothers, George H. Barncord, Cumberland and Robert Barncord, Vandercook Lake, Mich.; two sons, Robert L. Houck, Sewickley, Pa., and Del. William M. Houck, Thurmont; four other daughters, Mrs. Frank Hoffelt, Westerville, Ohio; Mrs. Robert Srone, Jr., West Simsbury, Conn.; Miss Elizabeth Houck, New Brunswick, N. J.; 19 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The body is at the John J. Hafer Frost Mansion Funeral Home, where friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted at the funeral home Monday at 1 p.m. Rev. William J. Cox will officiate. Burial will be in Boonsboro (Md.) Cemetery. The Cumberland News, March 2, 1968 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted July 31, 2009

HOUSE, Eleanor Arlene Butler
Eleanor Arlene House, 43, of Grantsville, was killed yesterday about one-half mile south of Salisbury, Pa., on U. S. Route 219 at 2:40 p.m. in a car driven by Larry Charles House, 22, same address, who is listed in fair condition today in Meyersdale Community Hospital. The road was snow-covered at the time of the collision. Mrs. House was born at Grantsville, a daughter of Eleanor (Durst) Butler and the late Benjamin F. Butler. She was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church. Besides her mother, surviving are her husband, Harold House; three sons, Robert and Gordon House, Grantsville, and Larry House at home; two daughters, Mrs. Judy Shaffer and Mrs. Carloyn (?)Maust, Meyersdale; two brothers, Pete Butler, Grantsville and Byard Butler, Meyersdale. Also, a sister, Mrs. Goldie Beachy, Grantsville and a halfsister, Mrs. Lula Livengood, Hanover, Ohio, and six grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville, where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. Ray Otto in the funeral home. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 22, 1971 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEHOLDER, Miss Naomi
Miss Naomi Householder died at her home in Martinsburg, WV Thursday night after a three weeks illness of pneumonia. She is survived by her mother, one brother and three sisters, Edgar Householder, and Mrs. J. C. Parkiaw at home and Mrs. H. A. Van Meter, and Mrs. R. A. Tabler, this city. Cumberland Evening Times Cumberland, Maryland January 31, 1927 (Courtesy of Pat Thompson) Posted July 31, 2009

HOUSEL, Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Hostetler
Meyersdale - Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Hostetler Housel, 77, died suddenly at her home at Meyersdale R. D. 3. Her husband, Harvey, preceded her in death. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 19, 1957 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Mrs. Alice L. Gordon
Mt. Savage, Jan. 22 — Services were conducted in the Mt. Savage Methodist church yesterday for Mrs. Alice L. Housel, 36, wife of Clarence Housel, who died Wednesday night at the Allegany Hospital, Cumberland. The Rev. Harris M. Waters, pastor, officiated. The Mount Savage Chapter Daughters of America, conducted services at the home and at the grave. Interment was in the Methodist cemetery. Pallbearers were Alonza Crowe, Howard Robinson, Francis Blank, Albert Arnold, Robert Lashley and Joseph Gatighan. Mrs. Housel, a native of Berlin, Pa., resided here 16 years. Besides her husband she is survived by her father and four children, Clarence Jr., Juanita, Richard and William, at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Pfc. Earl H. Gordon, Southwest Pacific; Pfc. Charles F. Gordon and Staff Sgt. John Gordon, in France; George Gordon, Frostburg; William Gordon, Mt. Savage; Mrs. James Rankin, Borden Mines; Mrs. Pedro Bridges, Barrelville; Mrs. Orville Steele and Mrs. Joseph Dickel. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 22, 1945 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Mrs. Alpha R. Bittner
MEYERSDALE - Mrs. Alpha R. Housel, 82, of here, died yesterday at her home. Born in Larimer Township, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Bittner. Her husband, William Housel, preceded her in death. Surviving are a son, Dale Housel, Mt. Savage; four daughters, Mrs. Lorene Bittner, Corriganville; Mrs. Mildred Kelly, LaVale; Mrs. Freda Krevda, Gass, Ind., and Miss Geraldine Housel, at home; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 11 a.m. by Rev. Paul Snyder. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, White Oak. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 31, 1975 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Mrs. Anna B. Graves
MEYERSDALE - Mrs. Anna B. Housel, 83, of here, died Friday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Mrs. Housel was born In Meyersdale April 18, 1888, a daughter of the late William A. and Christine (Holzshu) Graves. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Kenneth Housel in 1957. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edward Cosgrove, Aurora, Illinois, and Mrs. T. Boone Brown, of here. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. by Rev. Lloyd Sechrist. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. The Cumberland Sunday Times, May 2, 1971 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Mrs. Annie
SOMERSET, Pa.—UP—State police said an auto driven by Oscar Housel, 48, killed his wife and seriously injured his son-in-law and daughter yesterday as they stood along Route 601, near their home in Somerset County, Pa. Mrs. Annie Housel, 48, was killed instantly, John King, 28, the son-in-law, was critically injured. His leg was amputated. King's wife, Betty, 23, is in critical condition. Police gave this version: Mrs. Housel and Mrs. King were standing along the highway. King was driving by and noticed them. He stopped and was holding open the door to the car for them to get in when Housel rounded a curve and plowed into the three. Mrs. King was thrown 32 feet. Police said Housel is suffering from severe shock and is unable to answer questions, added he had no way of knowing the three persons were standing along the highway. There was no immediate explanation as to why Mrs. Housel and Mrs. King were standing along the highway. Police said King did not know they were there until he saw them as he drove by. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 26, 1952 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Clarence Franklin
ZIHLMAN - Clarence Franklin Housel, 58, RD 2, Frostburg, died yesterday at his home. He was born May 18, 1907, in Garrett County, and was a son of the late Richard C. and Mary (Nedrow) Housel. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary (Gordon) Housel; three sons, Clarence H. Housel Jr., Frostburg; Sgt. William F. Housel, serving with the Army; and Richard C. Housel, Zihlman; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Rizer, Zihlman, and Miss Janet Housel, at home; two step-sons, Dennis Cook, at home; and Earl Dale Cook, Mount Rainier, Md.; two stepdaughters, Miss Judy Cook, at home; and Mrs. Nancy Haupt, Zihlman; three brothers, Curtis and Oscar Housel, Boswell, Pa.; and Roy Housel, Somerset, Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. Elizah Brown, Boswell; Mrs. Eva Brown, Somerset;. Mrs. Edith Baker and Mrs. Viola Durr, both of Frostburg; and 14 grandchildren. The body is at the residence where friends will be received after 7 p. m. today. Services will be conducted Friday, 2 p. m.. from the Allegany Methodist Church, Zihlman, with Rev. William Anderson officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Savage Methodist Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, August 25, 1965 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Clyde A.
MEYERSDALE - Clyde A. Housel, 69, a native of this community, died Thursday at the South Side Hospital, Youngstown, Ohio. He was a retired foreman for the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company. Mr. Housel was born here on July 22, 1901, and was a son of the late Harvey Allen and Alice (Hostetler) Housel. Besides his wife, Blanche (Sharp) Housel, he is survived by a son, Clyde A. Housel Jr., North Ridgeville, Ohio, a brother, Eugene Housel, Wellersburg; a sister, Lenore Housel, West Chester, and two grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where friends will be received today after 7 p.m. A service will be held there at 2 p.m. tomorrow with Rev. Raymond Mankamyer officiating. Interment will be in the Hostetler Church Cemetery. The Cumberland News, September 12, 1970 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Curtis
Meyersdale, January 5 - Curtis Housel, 82, died Sunday at his home in Meyersdale. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, January 5, 1950 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Mrs. Gertrude Miller
HYNDMAN — Mrs. Gertrude Daisy Housel, 89, of RD 1, Buffalo Mills, died yesterday at her home. Born in Johnstown, she was a daughter of the late Jesse and Mary (Mench) Miller and was the widow of John Housel. Surviving are two sons, Ralph Housel, RD 1, Buffalo Mills, and George Housel, RD 1, Manns Choice; four daughters, Mrs. Pearl Roudabush and Mrs. Mary Smoker, both of Bedford; Mrs. Mae Zimmerman, RD 2, Bedford, and Mrs. Nettie Berkebile, Hooverville; a sister, Mrs. Ora Gibson, RD 1, Everett, and 36 grandchildren. Mrs. Housel was a member of Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church and the PO of A at Charlesville. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church by Rev. Charles Rhodes. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Cumberland News, December 21, 1972 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 7, 2009

HOUSEL, Miss Irene
MEYERSDALE, Nov. 12. — Miss Irene Housel, 72 years old, died at Wenzel Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, where she had been taken about a week ago for treatment. Death was due to complications. The body was prepared for burial by Undertaker J. F. Reich and on Wednesday afternoon it was taken to the home of her niece, Mrs. Frank Robertson of Lincoln avenue, where the funeral was held this afternoon Rev. B. A. Black officiating. Interment was in the Union Cemetery. Miss Housel is survived by two brothers, Richard of Frostburg, Md. and Curtis of Meyersdale, besides a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, November 12, 1937 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, John A.
SALISBURY, Pa. — John A. Housel, 70, died yesterday at his home. Born in Greenville Township, he was a son of the late Richard and Mary (Nedrow) Housel. He was a member of Salisbury United Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Alberta (Finzel) Housel; five sons, Kenneth Housel, Cumberland; Raymond, Harry, Paul and Robert Housel, all of Salisbury; five daughters, Mrs. Arvella Tedrow, Mrs. Paul Norris and Mrs. Mary Durst, Salisbury; Mrs. Dorothy Swauger and Mrs. Rachel Durst, Grantsville; four brothers, Curtis and Oscar Housel, Boswell; Ray Housel, Somerset, and Clarence Housel, Frostburg; five sisters, Mrs. Lydia Sipple, Salisbury; Mrs. Eliza Brown, Boswell; Mrs. Eva Brown, Somerset; Mrs. Edith Baker, Wellersburg; and Mrs. Viola Durr, Frostburg; 24 grand-children and 10 great-grandchildren. The body is at the residence. A service will be conducted at Salisbury United Church of Christ Sunday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Waren E. Bates, pastor. Interment will be in Salisbury Odd Fellows Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 28, 1963 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, John B.
MEYERSDALE - John B. Housel, 63, of Meyersdale, R. D. 1, died at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Meyersdale, he was a son of the late John and Margaret (Ohler) Housel. Surviving are his widow, Anna (Bagley) Housel; two sons, Norman Housel, here, and Robert Housel, R. D. 1; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Becker, Wilmington, Calif., and Mrs. Margaret Ruspotink, Salisbury; four brothers, Peter Housel, here; George and Robert Housel, R. D. 4, and Eugene Housel, Hyndman; five sisters, Mrs. Laura Sutton, Garrett, R.D. 1, Mrs. Katherine Ohler, Mrs. Matilda Shuck, Mrs. Alberta Sanner, here, Mrs. Emma Christner, R. D. 3, and 12 grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home. A service will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. by Rev. Gary Guy Wooley. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. The Cumberland News, January 17, 1968 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, John Martin
John Martin Housel, 79, of Meyersdale, R. D. 4, died yesterday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Meyersdale, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Catherine (Wasmuth) Housel. He was a retired railroader. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Elmer Sutton of Garrett, R.D. 1, Mrs. William Ohler and Mrs William Shuck of Meyersdale, Mrs. Clyde Christman of Meyersdale, R. D. 2, Mrs. Frank Sanner of Meyersdale, R. D. 4, and Miss Ruth, at home; five sons, John B., of Rockwood; Peter F., of Meyersdale; George C., of Meyersdale R. D. 4; Robert, at home; and Sgt. Eugene with the Army in Korea; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Stahl, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Mrs. Ella Beal of Connellsville; 45 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home. The Cumberland Evening Times, December 1, 1961 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Mrs. Mary Jane
FROSTBURG — Mrs. Mary Jane Housel, 85, widow of Richard F. Housel, pioneer residents of Garrett County, died yesterday afternoon at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Brown, Somerset, Pa., with whom she made her home. Her husband died three years ago. Surviving are 12 children, Mrs. Lydia Sipple and John Housel, Salisbury, Pa.; Roy, Curtis and Oscar Housel, Mrs. Ida Hoover, Mrs. Eva Brown, and Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Somerset; Mrs. Edith Baker, Mrs. Viola Durr, and Roy Housel, Frostburg; Clarence Housel, Mt. Savage; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The body will remain at the Brown home until Wednesday when rites will be conducted at 2:30 p. m. in Salisbury Reformed Church. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 1, 1950 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 25, 2009

HOUSEL, Miss Katie
Miss Katie Housel, aged 42 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Housel, died at her home on Bowery Street, Frostburg, of cancer, suffering a long time. The Cumberland Evening Times, October 13, 1915 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Mrs. Mae Bagley
MEYERSDALE — Mrs. Mae Housel, 63, died yesterday at her home. Born here, she was a daughter of tlie late Harvey and Myrtle (Crist) Bagley, and was the widow of John Housel. Surviving are two sons, Norman and Robert Housel, St. Louis, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Becker, of California, and Mrs. Margaret Raspotnik, Turtle Creek, Pa.; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home, where friends will he 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 Monday at 2 p.m. with .Rev. Irvin Knieriem officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. The Cumberland News, August 21, 1976 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Miss Nellie A.
MEYERSDALE, Pa., Jan. 9. - Miss Nellie A. Housel, 68, died Wednesday at her home here of bronchial pneumonia. For years employed by the Meyersdale Manufacturing Company, she was born here August 13, 1884, the daughter of the late Arthur Q. and Sarah M. Weimer Housel. She leaves three brothers and three sisters, Harry, William, Cyrus, Mrs. Fannie Barnhart and Mrs. Annie McKenzie of Meyersdale and Mrs.Tracy Klink of Garrett. The funeral service will be held at 2 P. M. Saturday in charge of Rev. Nelson C. Brown. Burial will be made in Union Cemetery. January 9, 1948, The Daily Courier, Connnellsville (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
HOUSEL, Miss Nellie A.
Miss Nelle A. Housel died at her home at 305 Sherman Street, Meyersdale, at noon on Wednesday, January 7, of bronchial pneumonia. Miss Housel had had a cold since Christmas, but had been able to work and to be about her home and apparently was no worse on the evening of January 6th, when relatives and friends saw her and talked to her. But about 5:30 on the morning of her death, her sister-in-law, Mrs. Cyrus Housel, noticed a prearranged distress signal in her window, and woke her husband, who went across the street at once but was unable to get into the house without breaking a window. He found his sister in serious condition, and sent at once for a doctor, but she was apparently beyond help and at noon she passed away. Miss Housel worked for many years for the Meyersdale Manufacturing Company as a seamstress. She was always of a friendly and cheerful disposition, and her sunny presence will be missed by her relatives and her host of friends. She was born in Meyersdale on August 13, 1884, daughter of Sarah Matilda (Weimer) and Arthur Queens Housel, and was 63 years, 4 months and 25 days in age at her passing. She is survived by three sisters; Mrs. Fannie Barnhart and Mrs. Annie McKenzie, both of Meyersdale, and Mrs. Teresa Klink of Garrett; and by three brothers; Harry, William and Cyrus Housel, all of Meyersdale. She was a lifelong member of the Reformed Church of Meyersdale, and of the Meyersdale Garden Club. Funeral services were conducted at her home at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10th, with her pastor, the Rev. Nelson C. Brown, officiating. The pallbearers were Ellis Sturtz, Eugene McKenzie, Frank Berg, Bert Werner, Stirl McLaughlin and Emmert Fike. Interment in the Meyersdale Union Cemetery in charge of Stanley M. Thomas, Salisbury mortician. Meyersdale Republican, January 15, 1948 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Oscar A.
SOMERSET, Pa. — Oscar A. Housel, 64, of Somerset, formerly of Boswell, died yesterday at Somerset Community Hospital. He was a son of the late Richard F. and Mary (Nedrow) Housel and was the husband of the late Anna M. (Brown) Housel. Surviving are a brother, Ray E.Housel, Somerset, and three sisters, Mrs. Albert Brown, Somerset; Mrs. Edith Baker, Mt. Savage, and Mrs. Viola Durr, Frostburg. The body will be at the Hay Funeral Home, Boswell, after 7 p.m. today. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Richard H. Shellenberger. Burial will be in Maple Springs Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, August 26, 1968 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Peter F.
Meyersdale - Peter F. Housel, 69, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. A native of Meyersdale, he was a son of the late John and Margaret (Ohler) Housel. He was a member of Main Street Brethren Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday School teacher. Surviving are his widow, Sadie (Christner) Housel; two sons, Peter Housel Jr., RD 1, and Clyde Housel, Sterling Park, Va.; six daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Fogle, Garrett; Mrs. Marie Mathers, Millvale, N. J.; Mrs. Betty Gnagy, RD 3: Mrs. Verna May Neidermeyer. Pittsburgh; Mrs. Doris Oester, RD 4, and Mrs. Anna Hamilton, Stone Mountain, Ga., two brothers, Eugene Housel, Hampton, Va., George Housel, RD 4; four sisters, Mrs. Catherine Ohler, Garrett, RD I, Mrs. Rinina Christner, Mrs. Tillie Shuck, Mrs. Alverta Sanner, here; 26 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The body is at the Price Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there Friday at 11 a.m. Rev. Joseph Hanna will officiate and interment will be in Pine Hill Cemetery. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Main Street Brethren Church. The Cumberland Evening Times, March 16, 1977 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Ralph E.
MEYERSDALE - Ralph E. Housel, 65, died Tuesday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born at Meyersdale, RD 3, he was a son of the late Curtis and Ellen (Miller) Housel. Surviving are his widow, Nellie (Mosholder) Housel; two sons, George Housel, Baltimore, Md., and Robert Housel, York; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Jean Nagy, Rosemont, and Mrs. Ellen Gray, York; three brothers, Elmer Housel, here; James and Henry Housel, RD 3; a sister, Miss Lillie Housel, RD 3; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home, where a service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Lloyd Sechriest will officiate and burial will follow in Reformed Cemetery. The Cumberland News, June 17, 1976 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Richard F.
MEYERSDALE, Apr. 1 — Richard F. Housel, 85, a native of of Meyersdale, died Thursday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Albert Brown, near Somerset. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Housel. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 1, 1947 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSEL, Roy J.
Roy J. Housel, 57, of RD 2, Frostburg, died today at Miners Hospital, Frostburg, where he was a patient for two weeks. A native of Garrett County, he was a son of the late Richard F. and Mary (Nedrow) Housel. Mr. Housel had been in failing health five years. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy (Winebrenner) Housel; a daughter, Sandra Housel, at home; five sisters, Mrs. Irvin Brown, Boswell, Pa.; Mrs. Eva Brown, Somerset; Mrs. Lydia Sipple, Salisbury, Pa.; Mrs. Viola Durr, Frostburg; Mrs. Edith Baker, Wellersburg; five brothers, Curt and Oscar Housel, both of Boswell; Ray Housel, Somerset; John Housel, Salisbury; and Clarence Housel, of Zihlman. Mr. Housel was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home. The Cumberland Evening Times, April 24, 1963 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOUSER, Peggy Thelma Adams
Peggy Thelma Houser, 80, of Aurora, died Monday, March 2, 2009, at her home. She was born October 5, 1928, in Aurora, a daughter of the late Jesse Cook Adams and Mary Thelma Teets Adams. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and the out-of-doors. She was a member of Aurora United Methodist Church, and played the piano for services for more than 35 years. She is survived by four daughters and spouses, Dianna Lynn and Bill Bachtel, of Eglon, Nancy Lou Feather and Norma Jean Byrd, both of Aurora and Billie Jo and Tim Umbel, of Oakland, MD; 10 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a foster grandson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wade Jacob "Jim" Houser; three brothers, Jack, Thomas and James Adams; and a sister, Sally Tornow. Funeral services were held Friday, March 6, at the Aurora United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Foy officiating. Interment was in Stemple Ridge Cemetery . Hinkle Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Preston County News; Kingwood, Preston Co, WV, March 7, 2009. (Courtesy of Mary Teets) Posted August 1, 2009

HOWARD, David H.
Somerset, Jan. 14 - David H. Howard, 74, died Monday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Owen Schrock, after a prolonged illness. He had been bedfast a week, although he had not worked regularly at his carpentry trade for 12 years because of a cardiac condition. He was born in Westmoreland Co., near Donegal, April 24, 1873, the son of the late Solomon and Rachael Diehl Howard, and had lived here for 24 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and Modern Woodmen of America. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Carrie Shaulis Howard, Mrs. Schrock, and Mrs. David Enos, two brothers, three sisters, and two granddaughters. January 14, 1948, The Daily Courier, Connellsville (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOWARD, Gloria Ann
Gloria Ann Howard, 58, of Aurora, died Monday, July 20, ,2009, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born March 15, 1951, at Parsons, a daughter of the late Virgil and Geneva Knotts Evans. She attended Aurora United Methodist Church and was a truck driver for Points West for 20 years and Circle C Trucking for seven years. She is survived by a daughter and spouse, Dawn M. and Harrison Sisler, of Terra Alta; a son, Duane S. Howard and companion, Tina Edwards, of Aurora; four sisters and spouses, Susie and Ben Brace, of Wamick, OR, Sherry and Rodney Hauser, of Oakland, MD, Barbara and Jack Snyder, of Terra Alta and Debra Evans, of Baltimore; three granddaughters; a mother-In-law, Evelena Howard, of Aurora; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Steven Howard; and an infant brother. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 23, at the Aurora Memorial Building, with the Rev. John Foy officiating. Interment was in the WV National Cemetery, Pruntytown. Preston County News; Kingwood, WV; July 25, 2009 (Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets) Posted August 12, 2009

HOWARD, Mrs. Matilda Frances Myers
Mrs. James Howard BERYL- Mrs. Matilda Frances Howard, 96, widow of James Howard, died yesterday at her home in Beryl after an illness of four years. Born at Frederick, Md., she had resided in the Beryl area since 1902. Her parents were the late Davis and Susan (Specht) Myers. She was a member of the Lutheran Church in Frederick. Surviving are two sons, Raymond T. and Jacob A. Howard, Beryl; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home where services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Robert Campbell, pastor, of Piedmont Presbyterian Church. Burial will take place in Philos Cemetery. Cumberland Evening Times July 25, 1961 (Courtesy of Pat Thompson) Posted July 31, 2009

HOWARD, Mrs. Pearl
Mrs. Pearl Howard, of Bloomington Md, died Monday morning September 12, 1912 at the Hoffman Hospital. Her remains were taken home the same day for burial. Keyser Tribune, September 16, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 28, 2010

HOWARTH, Mr. James
Mr. James Howarth died at his residence in Westernport Friday evening March 31, 1899, of asthma aged 49 years 11 months and 6 days. Mr. Howarth had been in poor health for the past five years and had been confined to his bed for eight weeks. The deceased was born in Lincolnshire, England and came to this country 31 years ago, since time he has resided in this community. He was a member of St. John's M. E. church, South from where the funeral was conducted Sunday. Interment was in Philos cemetery. A widow and the following children survive him: Robert W. Howarth of Frostburg; Mrs. John Schwartz of Baltimore; Mrs. Roberts Scarotts, Misses Ida, Sarah, Ollie and Maggie Howarth, of Westernport. The Herald (Piedmont, W.Va.), Friday 7 April 1899 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOWELL, Elijah William
"Funeral services were conducted today in the Boal Memorial Chapel at Barton for E. William Howell, 89, of Barton, who died Friday night in Sacred Heart Hospital. The Rev. Harold Malone officiated and burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Born in Barton, he was a son of the late Jefferson and Harriet (Moore) Howell. He was a retired coal miner; a member of Barton United Methodist Church; Allegany Lodge 157, AF & AM, and the Barton Lodge 37, Jr. UOAM. Mr. Howell is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ellen Porter of Barton." No date or source given (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) (Mr. Howell was mentioned as 86 yrs. old, in an article about his sister's (Mrs. Ellen Porter) 98th birthday, dated July 27, 1976. This would make his death date about 1979. If Mrs. Ellen Howell Porter died after 1979, she lived over 101 yrs. ~ Genie ) Posted July 18, 2009

HOWELL, Glenn Thomas
"BARTON-Glenn Thomas Howell, 85, of Dogwood Flat, Barton, died Friday, Jan. 10, 1997, at Heartland of Keyser Nursing Home. Born April 1, 1911, in Barton, he was the son of the late Charles Howell and Mary Ann (Eagen) Howell. He also was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Lori Ann Pase and Robert Gregg Weaver. Mr. Howell was the retired owner-operator of Howell's Amoco Service Station where he worked for 35 years. He was a U.S. Navy Petty Officer and served on the USS Pivot during World War II. He was a member of Barton United Methodist Church and Barton American legion 189. He was an avid woodcarver and gardener. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Lucy Alice (Moore) Howell, one son, Glenn Dale Howell, Keyser, W. Va.; three daughters, Betty L. Davis, Cumberland, Shirley M. Ward, Sterling, Va., and Dixie L. Weaver, Barton; five grandchildren, Tonya Tettenburn, Gary Howell, Lance Weaver, Nathan Ward and Jarott Ward; and two great-grandchildren, Derrick Tetenburn and David Tettenburn. He was the last of 12 children. Friends will be received at the Boal Memorial Chapel, Barton, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at Barton United Methodist Church on Monday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. John Park officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery, Moscow Mills." No source or date given (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted September 5, 2009

HOWELL, Mrs. Lillian Lucille Magruder
"LaVale-Lillian Lucille Howell, 67, of 1118 Braddock Road, LaVale, died Monday, Jan. 24, 1994 at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born March 19, 1926, in Barton, she was the daughter of the late Howard Magruder and Nora (Green) Magruder. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Howell in August 1993. Mrs. Howell was previously employed for 27 years at the McCrory's lunch counter in Cumberland. Surviving are one sister, Ruth Clark, LaVale and special friends, Jim and Shirley Smith, LaVale. Friends will be received at the Boal Memorial Chapel in Barton on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and interment services will be held there on Thursday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Ellis Kretchsmer. Burial will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow Mills." The Times" Cumberland, Maryland, about January 24, 1994 (Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy) Posted July 3, 2009

HOWSARE, Francis
MEYERSDALE, Sept. 4 — Francis Howsare, 77, a former resident of Glencoe, R. D., died Sunday at his home at Akron, Ohio. Surviving are his widow and nine children, including DeWitt Howsare of Connellsvllle and Mrs. Alvin Baer of Meyersdale. There are two sisters and two brothers. The body was brought here for burial. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, September 4, 1942 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOWSARE, Rev. James
Rev. James Howsare, 61, Ravenna, Ohio, died yesterday in a hospital there. He was a native of Frostburg, a son of the late Shannon and Lil (Shoemaker) Howsare. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Leora Howsare, and a number of brothers and sisters, including D. T. Howsare, Hyndman, and Mrs. Alvey Martz, Meyersdale. The Cumberland Evening Times, August 29, 1960 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HOY, Beulah May (Deetz)
Mrs. Beulah May Hoy, 3 Decatur Street, died today. She had been in ill health for ten years. A native of Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late Mary (Zimmerla) Deetz. Her husband, Ralph Hoy proceeded her in death. Mrs. Hoy was a member of Centre Street Methodist Church and the Central YMCA Axillary. There are no immediate survivors. Survivors include a nephew Howard Fawcett, Wheaton, MD., whom she reared. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where friends will be received tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted there Wednesday at 1 p.m. by Rev. Owen R. Osborne, pastor, Centre Street Methodist Church, and burial will in Green Mount Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, Feb. 15, 1965 (Courtesy of Lee Deetz Fasnacht) Posted November 21, 2009

HOYE, Frederick Ward
OAKLAND- Frederick Ward Hoye, 76, of Sang Run, died yesterday at his home. Born in Sang Run, he was a son of the late Elijah and Mary (Friend) Hoye. Mr. Hoye was a retired farmer, former employee of the Garrett County Roads Department and a member of the Sang Run Church. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth (Hoye) Hoye; five daughters, Mrs. Mirian Friend and Mrs. Mary Van Sickle, Accident; Miss Margaret Hoye and Mrs. Ruth Booth, Alexandria, VA; Miss Kathryn Hoye, Glen Echo; two sons, Baxton Hoye, Alexandria, VA; Paul Hoye and Miss Ruth Hoye, all of Sang Run; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home, where friend will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 1:30 a.m. [sic] in the Sang Run Church by Rev. Homer Mellott and Rev. Donald Matthews. Interment will be in the Sang Run Cemetery. [Obituary did list Ruth Booth as a daughter and Miss Ruth Hoye, listed after the brother's names-I believe she should have been listed as his sister.] Cumberland Evening Times, March 9, 1970 (Courtesy of Patty Friend Thompson) Posted November 4, 2009

WILLIAM E. HOYE
FARMINGTON, W. Va. - William Edward Hoye, 73, former resident of Garrett County, died Sunday at Fairmont General Hospital, Fairmont, W. Va., where he had been a patient for two days. Born in Hoye’s Run, W. Va., he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Alice (Casteel) Hoye. Mr. Hoye was an employe of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad before retiring. Surviving are two brothers, Ralph and Vernon Hoye, both of Sang Run, W. Va.; two sisters, Miss Alice Hoye, Farmington, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hoye, Sang Run; a niece, Mrs. Evelyn Sharzenski, Chicago, and three nephews, Frank and Wilbur Hoye, both of Cleveland, and Elmo Hoye, Morgantown, W. Va. The body is at the Leighton Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the Sang Run Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Henry Lee and interment will be at the Sang Run Cemetery. SOURCE: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; October 27, 1964; page 7. (Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti) Posted May 22, 2010

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