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HEATH, Mrs John S
PETERSBURG NOTES - Mrs John S Heath died at her home in Moorefield Thursday night of last week after a lingering illness. Keyser Tribune, December 22, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 25, 2010

HEAVENER, Child of Mr. & Mrs., William
MCCOOLE - A fifteen months old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Heavener of McCoole, died Fri and was buried in Queens Point cemetery. Keyser Tribune, August 30, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 17, 2010

HEAVNER, Mrs. Rose
Mrs. Rose Heavner, aged 28, of Ellerslie, this county, died late Wednesday afternoon at Western Maryland Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Charles Heavner, and three small children, all seriously ill with influenza, at their home. The body of Mrs. Heavner was taken to Moorefield, W. Va., for burial. 26 February 1920, Cumberland Evening Times (Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls) Posted November 26, 2009

HEBB, Mrs. Martha Katherine Lancaster
Mrs. Martha Katherine Hebb, 67, of 430 South Street, died yesterday at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, where she had been a patient one week. Born in Mt. Savage, she was a daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Bessie G. (Shuckhart) Lancaster. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Baltimore and Ohio Veterans, South Cumberland Republican Club and Senior Citizens. Surviving are her husband, Victor M. Hebb; five brothers, William and James Lancaster, Mt. Savage; Charles and Harry Lancaster, Akron, Ohio, and Benjamin Lancaster, city; and a sister, Mrs. Margaret M. Coffey, Takoma Park. The body will be at the Scarpelli Funeral Home. The Cumberland News, October 13, 1969 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted June 11, 2009

HECKLER, Miss Nancy L.
MEYERSDALE — Miss Nancy L. Heckler, 70, of RD 3, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Meyersdale, RD 3, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Minerva (Felker) Heckler. She is survived by a sister, Miss Mary Ellen Heckler, RD 3. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where friends will be received after 2 p.m. today. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Robert Burns and Walter Fike will officiate. Interment will be in White Oak Cemetery. The Cumberland News, November 5, 1975 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HEDRICK, Charlie
HARRISONBURG VA –Charlie Hendrick, the 12 year old son of Charles E Hedrick, of Brandywine, Pendleton Co, was accidentally shot and killed by his companion, Spencer Evick, son of Charles Evick. Young Evick was trying to extract a shell from a loaded gun when the weapon was discharged and the load was buried in Hedrick’s body. Keyser Tribune, July 26, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 17, 2010

HEDRICK, Mrs J P
PETERSBURG - Mrs J P Hedrick died Wednesday night of last week at Knobley, Mineral County, of brain fever, aged about fifty years. The remains were taken to Kline, Pendleton county, her home, for interment. Mrs Hedrick is survived by her husband and four children. Keyser Tribune, September 22, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 25, 2010

HEFFLEY, Frank P.
MEYERSDALE — Frank P. Heffley, 54, Garrett, died Tuesday at Altoona VA Hospital. A native of Meyersdale, he was a son of the late Frank and Loretta (Robb) Heffley. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Meyersdale American Legion, Masonic Lodge 554 and the Harrisburg Consistory. He had been a partner in the Heffley-Schradel Buick Company here since 1952. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. John Glick will officiate and interment will be in Highland Cemetery at Garrett. The Cumberland News, October 1, 1970 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HEFFLEY, Mrs. Loretta C. Robb
MEYERSDALE - Mrs. Loretta C. Heffley, 84, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Bedford County, she was a daughter of the late Jesse and Sarah (Beltz) Robb and was the widow of Frank P. Heffley. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Melda Black, Neville Island, Pa., and Mrs. Wedo Polvinale, here; two sons, Frank P. Heffley, Garrett, and Major Donald L. Heffley, Washington, D. C.; a brother, James Robb, RD Manns Choice; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Hillegas, RD 1, Manns Choice and Mrs. Earnest Smith, Portland, Ore. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where friends will be received after 2 p. m. today. A service will be conducted here Wednesday at 2 p. m. Rev. Donald Hursh will officiate and interment will be in Union Cemetery. The Cumberland News, May 15, 1967 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted May 31, 2010

HEGNER, Randall
Mr. Geo. G. Townshend, of Frostburg, received a message last night stating that his brother-in-law, Randall Hegner, while cleaning his gun yesterday evening at his home in Washington, D.C., it in some way exploded, killing him instantly. Mr. and Mrs. Townshend left this morning for Washington. Evening Times, Jan 24, 1898, Cumberland, Maryland (Courtesy of Pat Thompson) Posted July 31, 2009

HEINTZ, Charles
Frostburg, March 24 - Mr. Charles Heintz, perhaps one of the oldest and best known citizens of Frostburg, and a native of the place, died at his home here last night, shortly after 6 o'clock. Mr. HeIntz was employed many years as a miner, but retired from active work about 25 years ago. Mr. Heintz was a member of the German Lutheran Church. His wife died about six years ago, not long after the celebration of her golden wedding. Two sons and five daughters survive. The children are John L. Heintz, Mrs. L. Clark Madore, Bedford street, and Mrs. Adam Dilfer, Fairview avenue, Cumberland; George Heintz, Mrs. Annie Oder and Mrs. Fred Wehner, Frostburg; and Mrs. Chris Seigmund, Midland, Md. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. The Evening Times, Cumberland, March 24, 1911 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted August 25, 2009

HEINTZ, John L.
VICTIM OF PARALYSIS Widely-Known Resident Failed to Rally After Being Stricken, Monday John L. Heintz, one of the oldest and best known residents, who lived his whole life in Allegany county, died this morning at 4:30 a.m. at his home, 227 Fayette street. He had been unconscious since stricken by paralysis Monday morning. Mr. Heintz had been in sturdy health up to the time of the demise of Mrs. Heintz, September last, and retained heart vigor (unreadable) his years. Mr. Heintz was in his 83rd year, having been born August 31, 1856, at Frostburg, a son of the late Charles and Elizabeth Ort Heintz. He had retired from (unreadable) business some years ago, with the exception of looking after his real estate interests in this city. He spent eight winters in Florida. Exponent of Violin Mr. Heintz's hobby was music and for many years he was accommodated with his violin, always responding when called upon to play at various functions. He was a member of the Duke Memorial Bible Class Orchestra, and played at the meeting of the class at Central YMCA last Sunday. He attended church service Sunday night. Several hours later he was stricken. Recently, Mr. Heintz attended the funeral of his friend, Duncan B. Shaffer at Frostburg. He seemed to be affected in commenting that old friends, they were born in the same year and were about the same age. Three Children Survive Mr. Heintz is survived by a son, Dr. Carl P. Heintz, and two daughters, Mrs. Rosella Landis and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Barker, wife of George Barker, all of this city. Surviving also are five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are in charge of W. H. Kight. The Rev. Dr. Hixon T. Bowersox will officiate and body will be placed in the mausoleum at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Heintz could well be designated as an apostle of good cheer. His vibrant temperament made him known to practically every man, woman and child in the city. He retained youthful agility to the last. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 16, 1940 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HEINTZ, Mrs. Katherine Pfeiffer
Mrs. Katherine (Pfeiffer) Heintz, 77, wife of John L. Heintz, 327 Fayette street, died at 5:45 p.m. yesterday at Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since September 10. A native of Frostburg, Mrs. Heintz is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Rosella Landis and Mrs. George L. Barker; a son, Dr. Karl P. Heintz, all of Cumberland; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; four brothers, William of Annapolis; Fred, Washington; Philip, Detroit; and Dr. John C. Pfeiffer, Frostburg; a sister, Mrs. Annie Bradburn, Detroit. The family requests that flowers be omitted. The Cumberland Sunday Times, September 24, 1939 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) Posted March 13, 2010

HEISKELL, E. M.
The friends of E. M. Heiskell, who resided in Great Capon, in the lower end of this county, were profoundly shocked and distressed on Wednesday of last week, when a telephone message was received that he was dead. He had been in ill health for some time and his mind was effected in consequence. On Wednesday afternoon he left home and not returning a search was instituted and he was found a short distance below his home, hanging in a tree, where he had committed suicided [sic]. Mr. Heiskell was a highly respected citizen, one of the best men in the county. In addition to a widow four children survive him. -- Hampshire Review Keyser Tribune, August 25, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 25, 2010

HELBIG, Mrs. Olive Chadderton
DEER PARK - Mrs. Olive Helbig, 71, died today at her residence after an illness of several months. She was born at Deer Park, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Jennie (Gilpin) Chadderton. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairmont and a retired registered nurse. Mrs. Helbig was a graduate of the Cook Hospital School of Nursing at Fairmont and was later nursing supervisor there. She is survived by her husband, J. Edward Helbig; two daughters, Miss Mary Helbing, at home, and Mrs. Susan Terrant, Gormania, W. Va.; two sons, Jack Helbig, Cleveland, Ohio, and Gene Helbig, Alexandria, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Haines, Deer Park, and Mrs. Mabel Friend, Mt. Lake Park; two brothers, Clarence and Harry Chadderton, both of Bobtown, Pa., and four grandchildren. The body is at the Minnich Funeral Home in Oakland, where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted in the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Saturday by Rev. E. H. Wilt with interment in Deer Park Cemetery. Source: The Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; January 16, 1969; page 22. (Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)

HELMIG, Carl William
FROSTBURG— Carl William Helmick, 59, Slabtown, died Saturday at his home after an illness of five years. Born in Parsons, he was a son of the late Chester A. and Sara Jane (Blackburn) Helmick. He was a former employe of Celanese Fibers Company and a member of TWUA Local 1874 and Frostburg FOE. Surviving are his wife, Ellen (Winebrenner) Helmick, Baltimore; a son, Carl W. Helmick Jr., and a daughter, Mrs. Robert Cathcart, both Baltimore; a sister, Mrs. Richard Butler and two brothers, Robert and Herbert Helmick, all of Trenton, N. J., and four grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home. The Cumberland News, October 17, 1966 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HELSLEY, Charles F
Charles F Helsley was killed in the Keyser B&O Yard Fri night, Jan 191,1912, by engine No 1834, aged 23 years. Death was instantaneous. He came to Keyser from MT Jackson, Va, less than three years ago, and ever since had been in the employ of the B&O R R as fireman. About one year ago, he married Miss Leona Oates, daughter of Mr Jacob Oates, of Keyser and she, with a six weeks old child, survives him. the funeral services were held at the residence of Mr Jacob Oates, on Piedmont St, Mon afternoon, conducted by Rev M H Keen, the body was buried in Queens Point Cemetery. Keyser Tribune, January 26, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 25, 2010

HENDERSON, Mrs. Martha Harris
Mrs. Martha Henderson, wife of Raymond L. Henderson, Hancock, MD died this morning at Miami, FL. Mrs. Henderson had been in ill health for some time. Mr. Henderson left Miami today with the body for Hancock. Mrs. Henderson was Miss Martha Harris, formerly of Missouri. She was a sister of Mrs. Sutherland, wife of former United States Senator, Howard Sutherland, of West Virginia, and was a friend of the late Mrs. Florence Kling Harding, wife of the late President Harding. Besides her husband, Mrs. Henderson is survived by one son, Harris Henderson, and one daughter, Mrs. William Hartman. Mrs. Henderson was active in church, social, political and business circles. Her investments in Florida real estate, which she looked after personally, are said to have been productive of big returns. She took great interest in social affairs and was noted for her fine entertainments at her Hancock home. She was a member of St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, Hancock. Bishop John Gardner Murray was always a guest at her home when he visited Hancock. Mrs. Henderson was a Republican in politics and the effectiveness of her work along political lines is well known by many. Cumberland Evening Times April 24, 1926 (Courtesy of Pat Thompson) Posted July 31, 2009

HENDLEY, John R.
FROSTBURG — John R. Hendley, 77, of 96 Mt. Pleasant Street, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland, where he had been admitted October 25. A native of Hoffman, he was son of the late J. William and Annie (Metzner) Hendley. A Frostburg city councilman for 12 years, he was a retired employe of Kaiser Refractories and was a member of Local 1124, District 50, Allied Chemical Workers. Surviving are his widow, Janet (Fatkin) Hendley; a son, Noah R. Hendley, Carlos; a brother, Arthur Hendley, Baltimore; four sisters, Mrs. Elvira Nelson, Frostburg; Mrs. Margaret Layman, Frostburg; Mrs. Elizabeth Geis, Baltimore, and Mrs. Pearl Richardson, Rockville. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p. m. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 9, 1971 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HENKLE, Mother of M S
M S Henkle, was called to Mt Jackson Va, last Fri by the illness and death of his mother. Keyser Tribune, September 22, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 25, 2010

HENRY, Mrs. Bertha L. Gerhard
Mrs. Bertha L. Henry of 1005 Grandview Ave., died early today at her home. She was born in Greenville Township, Somerset County, a daughter of the late John and Sadie Younkin Gerhard. She had been a resident of Connellsville since 1942 and was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Brent L. Henry; two sons, Vernon L. of Raunds, England, and Robert J. of Connellsville; seven daughters, Mrs. Roy (Mary) Halfhill, Mrs. Robert (Doris) Hankle, Mrs. Robert (Jean) Mallory, Mrs. John (Betty) Lane, Mrs. Adam (Shirley) Noschese Jr., Mrs. Barry (Joyce) Maruca and Mrs. Richard (Carol) Witt, all of Connellsville; 30 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, William Gerhard of Meyersdale and Homer Gerhard of Cresaptown, Md.; and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Shockey of Loveland, Colo., and Mrs. Mary Hook of Belle Vernon. She was predeceased by one grandson, Martin Henry Maruca, three brothers, and one sister. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, October 11, 1974 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HENRY, John Wesley
John Wesley Henry, 87, of Mill Run, R. D. 1, died Thursday afternoon, in Frick Community Hospital, Mount Pleasant. He was born Oct. 15,1887, in Mill Run, a son of the late William and Joanne Shuck Henry. Surviving are five sons, Gilbert of Normalville, James at home, John of Mill Run, Robert of West Mifflin, and Lester of Normalville; four daughters, Mrs. Philip (Lottie) Thompson of Vanderbilt, Mrs. Roy (Dorothy) Bowers of Ursina, Mrs. Robert (Emma) Jones of Normal, DL, and Miss Alice Henry of Ohiopyle; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Mary) Ritenour of Normaivilie and Miss Rebecca Henry, also of Normalville. He was predeceased by his wife, Olive Hull Henry; one son, Glenn, two daughters, Miss Alma Byrl Henry and Miss Joan Henry; two brothers, George and Milton; and one sister, Mrs. Jessie Ellen Moore. January 24, 1975, The Daily Courier, Connellsville (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HENRY, Mrs. Mary Catherine Himmelwright
Mrs. Mary Catherine Henry, 8O, of 108 Decatur Street, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where she had been a patient three days. She had been ill for 12 years. Born in Mt. Savage, she was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Rizer) Himmelwright, and was the widow of Clark E. Henry. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Order of Loyal Star, and Veteran of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Goldie Martin, at home, and Mrs. Margaret House, city; two sons, Joseph Martens, city, and James Martens, Houston, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Florence Pryor, Eckhart; a brother Francis Himmelwright, city; 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The body is at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there Friday at 1 p.m. Rev. Benjamin Bruner will officiate and interment will be in Eckhart Cemetery. The Cumberland News, June 10, 1970 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HENRY, Orrick Lee
Meyersdale - Orrick Lee Henry, 84, died yesterday in a Somerset hospital. He was born July 27, 1872 in Hancock, Md., a son of the late Charles and Betty (Michael) Henry. Mr. Henry was a retired employe of the Western Maryland Railway. The body is at the Price Funeral Home here. The Cumberland Evening Times, April 10, 1957 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
HENRY, Orrick Lee
MEYERSDALE — Orrick Lee Henry died here Tuesday. His wife, Mrs. Susan C. (Develbiss) Henry, preceded him in death. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Sponseller, Cumberland. The body is at the Price Funeral Home. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 10 a. m. at First Mennonite Church near here and interment will be in Union Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, April 12, 1957 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HENSEL, Henry Charles
Henry Charles Hensel, 86, a retired inspector for Cumberland Steel Company, died last night at the home of his son Walter, Corriganville. Mr. Hensel, a native of Germany and a son of the late John and Laura Hensel, came to this country at the age of five and resided in Cumberland until about six years ago. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Surviving children are Walter and Orlanda Hensel and Mrs. Alonza Burch, Corriganville; Alonza Hensel, Orleans Cross Roads, W. Va.; Mrs. Elmo Kauffman, Fort Ashby, W. Va.; Mrs. Frank Reed and Mrs. Ray Gormer, Cumberland; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren also survive. The Cumberland Evening Times, May 13, 1942 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HENSEL, Orlanda E.
Orlanda E. Hensel, of Greenpoint RD 1, 72, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital shortly after being admitted. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Henry Charles and Alice C. (Bell) Hensel. A retired B & O Railroad blacksmith, he was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, Corriganville; a charter member of Corriganville Volunteer Fire Company, and a member of Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, Lodge 1221, and Henry Hart VFW Post 1411. He was a veteran of World War 1. Surviving are his widow, Elsie H. (Barncord) Hensel; two sons, H. Earl Hensel here, and Raymond J. Hensel, Corriganville; three grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Hilda M. Gormer, city. The body is at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. A service will be conducted there Monday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Owen E. Osbourne will officiate and interment will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Cumberland News, May 25, 1968 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HENSEL, Walter Henry
CORRIGANVILLE — Walter Henry Hensel, 75, who received the Silver Star and a Presidential Citation in World War 1 for gallantry in action, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. A retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employe, he had been in failing health for some time. He was born March 18, 1891, at Cumberland, a son of the late Henry Charles and Alice (Beall) Hensel. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn (Lawrence) Hensel; a daughter, Norma Jean Hensel, at home; a brother, Orlanda E. Hensel, Greenpoint; a sister, Mrs. Hilda M. Gormer, 515 Maryland Avenue, Cumberland. Mr. Hensel was an active member of Henry Hart Post #1411 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Cumberland; the Corriganville Volunteer Fire Department and Cumberland Aerie No. 245, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Ziegler Funeral Home, Hyndman; services Thursday, interment in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Cumberland News, November 29, 1966 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HENTHORNE, Rodney Wayne
PARSONS — Rodney Wayne Henthorne, 26, died Tuesday in Tampa, Florida, from an apparently self-inflicted gun shot wound. A native of Tucker County he had resided in Tampa the past six years where he was employed as a salesman for Olin-Molt Rubber Company. Born near St. George, October 22, 1937, he was a son of Mrs. Margaret (Lipscomb) Henthorne, Location Road, and the late Walter Lee Henthorne. He was a 1955 graduate of Parsons High School. Besides his mother he is survived by his wife, Judith (Moore) Henthorne; a son, Rodney Levers Henthorne and a daughter, Carol Yvonne Henthorne, at home; three brothers, Lonzo B. Henthorne, Elkins; Beyon C. Henthorne,Ripley; and Dennis L. Henthorne, St. George; two sisters, Mrs. lona V. Helmick, Weston,and Mrs. Leah L. Speir, Frostburg, Md. The body will be at the Greenlief after 7:30 p.m. Friday. A service will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home by Rev. W. A. Odell. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, St. George. The Cumberland News, February 6, 1964 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HENTZ, John K.
BERLIN, Pa. — John K. Hentz, 65, of RD 1, Garrett, died suddenly Sunday at his home. Born in Brothers Valley Township, he was a son of the late John H. and Grace (Brant) Hentz. A retired school techer, he taught in Wellersburg, and was a member of the Beechdale Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his widow, Wilhelmina (Wingert) Hentz; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Williamson, Davidsville; Mrs. Elton Coleman, Berlin RD 4; Mrs. Jennings Hay, Rockwood; a brother, Glenn Hentz, Claysburg. The body is at the Johnson and Son Funeral Home, where friends will be received after 7 p.m. today. A service will be conducted there Thursday at 1 a.m. Rev. William Hay will officiate and interment will be in Berlin IOOF Cemetery. The Cumberland News, July 2, 1974 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HEPNER, John H
HARRISONBURG, VA - John H Hepner, 61 years old, farmer and stock dealer, is dead at Mt Jackson, Shenandoah county. Keyser Tribune, August 16, 1912 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 17, 2010

HERBOLDSHEIMER, John J.
John J. Herboldsheimer, 81, of 511 Franklin Street, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient three days. Born in Westernport, he was a son of the late George and Elizabeth (Waffer) Herboldsheimer. A retired tinsmith and roofer, he had been in business in Cumberland for 58 years. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and was a member of the Shrine Club. Surviving are his widow, G. Helene (Ehrbar) Herboldsheimer; three sons, John G. Herboldsheimer, Hagerstown; Charles M. Herboldsheimer, Mt. Savage, and David D. Herboldsheimer, with the Air Force, Fort Lavaca, Texas; two daughters. Miss Betty Herboldsheimer, at home, and Mrs. Nancy Moore, Berkeley Springs; a brother, George Herboldsheimer, Jupiter. Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Bartosik, San Diego, Calif.; Mrs. Evelyn Drubeck, city, and Miss Margaret Herboldsheimer, Baltimore, and 11 grandchildren. The body is at the Silcox-Merritt Funeral Residence where friends will be received from 7 until 9 p.m. today. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 1 p.m. by Rev. Vernon Naugle. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Mausoleum. The Cumberland Evening Times, November 24, 1969 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HERRING, Chester E.
SALISBURY, Pa.—Chester E. Herring, 77, died yesterday at his residence. A native of Hazelton, W. Va., he was a son of the late Albert and Period (Wright) Herring. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and Salisbury American Legion Post. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Olive M. (Ringler) Herring; three sons, Donald G. Herring, Cumberland; Clarence W. Herring, Meyersdale, and Robert F. Herring, here; a daughter, Miss Evelyn L. Herring, at home; five brothers, Asa, John and Floyd Herring, Republic; Victor Herring, Greensburg, and Webster Herring, Friendsville, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. Dora Livingood, Mrs. Olive Brant, Friendsville, and Mrs. Mary Wolf, Uniontown, Pa.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home where a service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m. Rev. Richard H. Harder will officiate and interment will be in 100F Cemetery here. The Cumberland News, March 22, 1967 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HERSCH, Harrison F.
Harrison F. Hersch of Sand Patch RD, died March 22 in Ypsilanti, Mich., after a very brief illness, while visiting his son, William F. Hersch. He was born April 13, 1873, in Somerset County, the son of Oliver and Mary (Geiger) Hersch. He is survived by three sons, Herman W., Sand Patch; Harry W., Salina, Mich., and Wilbert F., Ypsilanti, Mich.; by three daughters, Mrs. James Housel, Somerset RD; Mrs. Charles Plitt, Newark, Del., and Mrs. Harold Wooroff, Ypsilanti, and by 29 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His body was brought to Meyersdale to the Price Funeral Home, where friends were received, and on Sunday was taken to the White Oak Lutheran Church where funeral services were held at two o'clock by the Rev. Charles Raley. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Meyersdale Republican, March 31, 1949 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HERSH, Adam Henry
Adam Henry Hersh, 81, of Cresaptown, died yesterday in Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient since Sunday. Born in Somerset County, Pa., he was a son of the late Alexander and Amelia (Hahn) Hersh. Mr. Hersh was a retired mechanic and was a member of Cresaptown Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Maybelle (Saylor) Hersh; eight children, John, James, and Edgar Hersh and Mrs. Martha Werner, all of Cumberland; Mrs. Edna McGraw, McKeesport, Pa.; Carl Hersh, Eckhart; Howard Hersh, Cresaptown, and William Hersh, Potomac Park; four step-children Herbert Witt, Wellersburg; Mrs. Daily [Delores] Orndorff, Cumberland; T. Sgt. Ronald Henry, Germany, and QM 2/c Charles O. Henry, Toms River, N.J.; two sisters Mrs. ida Daugherty Campbell Calif., and Mrs. Stace Eaton, LaVale; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren. Services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at Cresaptown Methodist Church by Rev. Robert E. Bavender and Rev. Earl Myers. Burial will be in Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens. The body will be at the residence after 7 p. m. today. Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, MD (Friday 29 Sep 1961) (Courtesy of Merikay Mestad) Posted July 21, 2010

HERSH, Mrs. Maybelle Lenora Saylor
Mrs. Maybelle Lenora Hersh, 63, of Cresaptown, died Wednesday in Sacred Heart Hospital where she had been a patient two days. Born in Adam County, Pa., she was a daughter of the late John and Beulah B. (Funt) Saylor. Her husband, Adam Hersh, preceded her in death. Surviving are five children, Herbert Witt, RD 1, Hyndman; Mrs. Delores Orndorff, Cumberland; Ronald Henry, Merced, Calif; Charles Henry, with the Navy in Scotland, and John Hersh, Cresaptown,; seven step-children, James, Edgar, Howard, Carl and William Hersh, all of Cumberland; Mrs. Martha Werner, Cumberland, and Edna, Connellsville, Pa.; three [half] brothers, Clyde Barr, Altoona, Pa.; Andrew K. Witt, Corriganville, and Beaudry Witt, RD 1, Hyndman; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Porter, RD 4, Meyersdale, and 17 grandchildren. Services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Central Assembly of God Church by Rev. Frank Fratto. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardens. The body will be at the residence after 7 p.m. today and will be taken to the church at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, MD (10 Nov 1965) (Courtesy of Merikay Mestad) Posted July 21, 2010

HERSHBERGER, C D
GRANTSVILLE MD Dec 20 - Mr C D Hershberger, ex-mayor and for many years a prominent merchant of this place, died at one pm today, of tuberculosis, aged 41 years. Keyser Tribune, December 22, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 25, 2010

HERSHBERGER, John L.
John L. Hershberger, of Johnstown, a native of Somerset county, died Thursday night in a Johnstown hospital. A brother of Irvin Hershberger, of Confluence, he was a mining equipment salesman. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Monday, March 29, 1948 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HERSHMAN, Acie
Acie Hershman, 72, of Rt. 1, Tunnelton, Stevensburg Community, died Sunday, July 25, 1993, at Preston Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 24, 1921, in Preston County, a son of the late Elzie and Anna Huffman Hershman. He worked at CCC Camp. He was a burner at Maryland Shipyard, Drydock, MD, a coal miner, worked for the Department of Highways and was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Virginia "Kate" Hershman; two sons, Ralph Acie Hershman of Baltimore, MD, and Jackson Charles Hershman of Stevensburg; five daughters, Bettie Booth of Baltimore, Dottie Clarke of Fellowsville, Patsie Bolyard of Stevensburg, Kathy Conn of Fellowsville and Nancy Farrell of Newburg; one brother, Neil Hershman of No.8; four sisters, Bessie Britton of Baltimore, Mamie Waybright of Fellowsville, Hazel Ward of Detroit, MI, and Dora Fout of Davis; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Ann Hershman, in 1980; two brothers, one sister, one grandson and one great-grandson. Friends were received at Taylor Funeral Home in Newburg. A service was held Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Glenn Riggleman officiating. Interment followed in Mount Israel Cemetery, near Fellowsville. Preston County Journal, Kingwood, WV; July 28, 1993 (Courtesy of Mary Teets) Posted June 13, 2010

HERSHMAN, Edward N.
Edward N. "Jake" Hershman, 58, of Rowlesburg, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born March 15, 1942, in Kasson, son of Neal Hershman, of Moatsville, and the late Anna Bell Waybright Hershman. He was employed at West Virginia Paving Co. in Grafton as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Operator Engineers Union Local 132 of Clarksburg and a Methodist. He is survived by his companion of 23 years, Judy Likins, of Rowlesburg; two sons, Billy John Nine, of Moatsville, and J. R. Likins, of Kingwood; four daughters, Pam Gaines, of Grafton, Kim Long, of Philippi, and Lori Sisler and Kimberly Mayne, both of Rowlesburg; two brothers and spouses, George and Sue Hershman, and Herbert Lee and Ruby Hershman, all of Moatsville; four sisters and spouses, Norma Jean and Ariie Shahan, of Oakland, MD, Shieriine and Alfred Barber, of Tunnelton, and Joyce and Charles Nine, and Doris and Emerson Ridenour, all of Moatsville; and six grandchildren. Friends may call at Taylor Funeral Home, Rt. 92, Newburg, from 2-9 p.m. Saturday and from 1 p.m. Sunday, March 11, until the 2 p.m. service at Mount Israel United Methodist Church, in Marquess, with the Rev. Karen Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Israel Cemetery. Preston County News; Kingwood, WV; March 10, 2001 (Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets) Posted July 19, 2009

HERTZOG, Mrs. B. L.
HARTMONSVILLE - Mrs. B. L. Hertzog, of Wabash, died last Thursday. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and several children. Keyser Tribune, May 26, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 21, 2010

HERTZOG, John Henry
Relatives and friends of "Boney" Hertzog were shocked to hear about his sudden death last Thursday evening. John Henry Hertzog was born in Garrett, May 4, 1875, and died September 5, 1946, aged 71 years, 4 months and 1 day. Death was attributed to a heart attack. While he had been in ill health for some time he was still able to visit with his friends, and death occurred while he was talking with a friend, Edward Walters, about going on a fishing trip. "Boney" is remembered by the Old Timers as the famous speed pitcher of the Garrett base ball nine. His wife, Alice Wetmiller Hertzog, died in 1915. He was a member of the Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church. He is survived by the following children: Harry; Pearl Hertzog Sunderline, Carrie Hertzog Saylor, Chrissie Hertzog Ackerman, Zella Hertzog Wigley, all of Akron, Ohio; James, of Ebensburg, and Nina Hertzog Weaver, of Greensburg. Two daughters, Jennie and Annie, died in infancy. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Clarence Saylor of Akron, Ohio. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Lutheran Church with his pastor, Rev. John S. Hoenstine, officiating. Interment in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Berlin, under the direction of W. C. Price & Son, Meyersdale. Pallbearers were Ross Pritts, Guy A. Cook, Sr., Harry Swarner, Harry Neil, Wilson Walters, J. Edgar Brant. Out of town people attending the funeral services were Mrs. Clarence Saylor and son Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Saylor and son, Murray, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Vance Wood of Akron, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zimmerman of Homer city, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Zimmerman and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook of Greensburg. Meyersdale Republican, September 13, 1946 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HERTZOG, Mary Wier
Mary, wife of Lee Hertzog, of Wabash, died of childbirth, May 17, 1911, aged 36 years, 7 months, 3 days. The funeral sermon was preached in the M E Church, South at Elk Garden by Rev L C Messick. The interment was in the Elk Garden Cemetery. Her little boy, Alonzo, who was burned to death several years ago, is buried in this cemetery. She was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, and her father, Alexano** Wier lived at Elk Garden in early days. She leaves a husband and six small children to mourn her departure. Keyser Tribune, May 26, 1911 (Courtesy of Patti McDonald) Posted July 22, 2010

HERWIG, Conrad
MEYERSDALE, May 17 - Conrad Herwig, 85, retired farmer, died Wednesday night at his home at Meyersdale, R. D. 1. A son of the late Henry and Dorothy Horne Herwig, and preceded in death by his wife Delilah, he leaves four sons and four daughters, Elmer F., of Meyersdale, R. D. 3; Edward J., of Meyersdale; Robert D., of Friedens; John R., of Stoyestown; Mrs. George Albury, of Key West, Fla.; Mrs. C. J. Black and Mrs. William Faigley, of Pittsburg; and Mrs. Albert Gauntz, of Garrett. There are also 36 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Friday, May 17, 1946 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HERWIG, John
SOMERSET, Dec. 24 - John Herwig, 75, retired Somerset county farmer, died Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. George Christner, at LaVale, Md. Five children survive. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, December 24, 1936 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HETRICK, Harold H.
GRANTSVILLE — Harold H. Hetrick, 56, Meyersdale, died of injuries suffered Wednesday when he fell from a high-lift and was pinned beneath a tractor. Born in Grantsville, he was a son of the late Thomas and Matilda C. (Durst) Hetrick. His wife, Hazel (Ryman) Hetrick, preceded him in death. He is survived by four sons, Glenn Hetrick, Canton, Ohio; Robert Hetrick, Meyersdale; Marvin Hetrick, Newark, Ohio; and Gary Hetrick, Meyersdale; three daughters, Mrs. Helena Brown, Washington, Pa.; Mrs. Marlene Weimer, Urbana, Illinois; and Mrs. Kathryn Fritz, Somerset, Pa.; two brothers, Ervin Hetrick, Grantsville; and Paul Hetrick, Barberton, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Foy, Listonburg, Pa.; Mrs. Thelma Resh, Grantsville, and Mrs. Imogene Wiley, Accident; and 16 grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville. Services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a. m., at the Marantha Assembly of God Church, Grantsville, by Rev. William Ferguson, with interment in Grantsville Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 10 a. m. Saturday. The Cumberland News, September 19, 1969 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HETRICK, Mrs. Laura C.
Mrs. Laura C. Hetrick died at her home at Cove, MD, Sunday of dropsy, after a long illness. She was 72 years of age. Eleven children are bereaved; Mrs. Dan Shultz, of Meyersdale, PA; Mrs. Charles Dick, of Ocean, MD; Mrs. Urias Brown, Elk Lick; Mrs. Jno. Wasmuth, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Francis Shunk and Mrs. Matthew Jones, Greenville township, Somerset county, PA; Mrs. George Schaffer, Somerset; Mrs. W. F. East, Friendsville; A. F. Hetrick, Grantsville, and John C. and Miss Anna at home. She was a member of the Lutheran church at Cove at which the funeral was held. Evening Times (Cumberland, MD) ,June 21, 1913 (Courtesy of Ruth Sprowls)

HETZ, Alice H. Winebrenner
MRS. MELVIN HETZ MEYERSDALE — Mrs. Alice H. Hetz, 77, of RD 1, Meyersdale, died Friday at her residence. Born in Maryland January 30, 1895, she was a daughter of the late James and Laura (Layton) Winebrenner. Mrs. Hetz is survived by her husband, Melvin Hetz, seven sons, Harrison Hetz, RD 3, Meyersdale; Charles Hetz, Melvin Hetz Jr., Marshall Hetz and Marvin .Hetz, all of RD 1, Meyersdale; Raymond Helz, Cleveland, Ohio; and Kenneth Hetz, Johnstown, Pa.; three daughters, Mrs. John Sagar, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Merle Murray, RD 1, Garrett and Mrs. William Krause, RD 1, Meyersdale; five brothers, Harry, Clayton, Francis and Leonard Winebrenner, all of RD Frostburg, and Grant Winebrenner, Grantsville' a sister, Miss Nellie Winebrenner, RD Frostburg; 37 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Price Funeral Home. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Lloyd Sechrist will officiate and interment will be in Union Cemetery. Cumberland News, Monday, March 5, 1973

HETZ, Harrison F.
MEYERSDALE — Harrison F. Hetz, 53, of here, died Sunday in Baltimore. Born April 3, 1920 at Salisbury, he was the son of Melvin Hetz, Meyersdale, and the late Alice (Winebrenner) Hetz. Besides his father, he is also survived by his widow, Arlene (Hoover) Hetz; five sons, Glenn Hetz, Salisbury; Harrison F. Hetz, Jr., Meyersdale, and Karl, William and Duane Hetz, all at home; five daughters, Mrs. Paul Sanner, Garrett; Mrs. Doretta Fazenbaker, RD 3, Meyersdale; Mrs. Glenn Mast, Grantsville; Mrs. Victor Ludy, Waterford, Pa., and Miss Darlene Hetz, at home; six brothers, Raymond Hetz, Cleveland, Ohio; Kenneth Hetz, Johnstown, and Charles, Melvin, Marshall and Marvin Hetz, all of here; three sisters, Mrs. John Sager, Cleveland; Mrs. Merle Murray, Garrett, and Mrs. William Krause, Meyersdale, and 15 grandchildren. The body is in the Konhaus Funeral Home where friends will be received after 7 p.m. today. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home by Rev. Robert Burns. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 8, 1974 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

HETZEL, Mrs. Catherine Hall
Mrs. Catherine Hetzel, 85 years old, widow of George Hetzel, died at 10:20 o'clock Friday night at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Mosholder, 2JO Hill street. She had been ill a month. A lifelong resident of Connellsville, Mrs. Hetzel was well known in the community. She was born July 3, 1860, in West Side, Connellsville, a daughter of the late Isaac and Elizabeth Hall. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. H. M Mosholder and Mrs. C. A. Wagner, a son George Hetzel of Broad Ford, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Her husband died about l0 1/2 years ago. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Ladies' Bible Class of the Sunday school. The body was removed today by Funeral Director Charles A. McCormick from the Mosholder residence to the home of Mrs. Hetzel's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wagner, 203 West Washington avenue, where the funeral service will be held at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon. Dr. W. H. Hetrick, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be made later in Chestnut Hill Cemetery. The Daily Courier, Connellsville, October 27, 1945 (Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

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