MEAGER, Mrs. Dorothy Connor
SOMERSET, Apr. 11 — Mrs. Dorothy Connor Meager, 72, died Tuesday at the home of a son, John H., at Havre de Grace, Md. There are two sons, two daughters, two brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 11, 1947
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MEAGER, Joseph
Joseph Meager, 90, of Trafford, Pa., and a native of Lonaconing, died April 28. He was a son of the late Richard and Lucinda (Boden) Meager. His wife, Elsie (Bogie) Meager, also of Lonaconing, preceded him in death. Mr. Meager was county tax collector and borough councilman in Trafford for many years. Surviving are a son, William Meager, Irwin, Pa.; two daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Eves, with whom he resided; Mrs. Elsie Cole, Buffalo, N. Y.; a brother, William Meagher, Cumberland; two sisters, Mrs. Jane McClintock, Chicago; and Mrs. Charlotte Middleton, Cumberland; 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. A service was conducted Friday at the David A. Hitter Funeral Home in Trafford and interment was in the Penn Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Cumberland News, May 5, 1970
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Posted July 22, 2009
MEAGER, Mrs. Mary Savilla
The funeral service for Mrs. Mary Savilla Meager, 77 years old, who died Friday at her home on Light street, Meyersdale, was held this afternoon at the late home with Rev. E. B. May, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial was made in Union Cemetery. Mrs. Meager, native of Meyersdale, is survived by her husband, Jonathan, and the following children: Edward of Meyersdale, Victor of Frostburg, Md., Mrs. C. H. Williams of Wakina, Wash., Mrs. W. A. Brace of Gibon, Ore., and Mrs. Andrew Schnelzer of Meyersdale.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, August 27, 1935
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MEAGER, Mrs. Pearl C. Hart
Mrs. Pearl C. Meager, 75, of Eckhart, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had been a patient one week. A native of Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Theresa Conrad Hart. She was a member of the Central Assembly of God Church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Mary Winters and Mrs. Emma Beal, both of Eckhart; Mrs. Pearl Eisentrout, LaVale; and Mrs. Norma Abucevicz, Barrelville; three sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Wagner, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Cecile Meek, Huffman; Mrs. Ruth Coniff, Cumberland; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m.
Cumberland News, October 14, 1964
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MEAGER, Victor
FROSTBURG — Victor Meager, 65, retired miner and former employe of the B. and O. Bolt and Forge Shops in Cumberland, died this morning at his home in Eckhart. He had been ill for some time. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Pearl Hart; a son, Robert Meager, Eckhart; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Winters, Mrs. Richard Maudlin and Miss Norma Meager, Eckhart, and Mrs. James Eisentrout, LaVale; a brother, Edwin Meager, Meyersdale, Pa., and three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Brace, Pendleton, Ore.; Mrs. Emma Williams, Yakima, Wash., and Mrs. Mary Sneltzer, Meyersdale.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 26, 1950
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Posted July 22, 2009
MEAGHER, Charles
Mr. Charles Meagher, aged 25, of Shaft, a very popular and well known gentleman, was instantly killed by a fall of roof -coal in the mines of the Black, Sheridan and Wilson Coal Company at the Carlos mines on Thursday about noon time. He, with his father and brother, were mining coal when apparently without any warning the roof caved in, catching the unfortunate man and crushing out his life. The deceased was born in Lonaconing but moved with his parents to Shaft about 8 years ago. He was married and leaves a widow and two small children. He Is also survived by his father, Mr. Richard Meagher, and the following brothers and sisters: John, Joseph, William and Edward, Charlotte and Emma, all living at Borden Shaft, and Mrs. Jane McClintock, of Shaft, and Mrs. Mary Kelso, of Cumberland. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, February 24, 1911
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Posted July 22, 2009
MEAGHER, Francis A.
FROSTBURG — Francis A. (Pete) Meagher, 60, of E3 Alder Drive, Baltimore, formerly of Frostburg, died last night at Baltimore. He was born at Shaft, the son of the late Edgar and Della (Tippen) Meagher. A former employee of Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company, he was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Florence Meagher, and son, Edward Meagher, both of Baltimore, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Lavin, Frostburg, and Mrs. Helen Berry, Cumberland. The body is at the Connelly Funeral Home in Baltimore. Services and interment will be in Baltimore.
The Cumberland Evening Times, July 27, 1973
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Posted July 22, 2009
MEAGHER, James
Mrs. Mary Cook, 409 Central avenue, received word last night of the death of her father, James Meagher in Birmingham, Ala. Mr. Meagher formerly lived in Cumberland.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 2, 1929
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009
MEAGHER, Marshall
FROSTBURG — Marshall (Mike) Meagher, 48, of Baltimore, a native of Frostburg, died Wednesday in Baltimore. Born in Frostburg, he was the son of the late John and Sadie (McClintock) Meagher. He was a driver for the Cumberland and Westernport Transit Company for a number of years. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Jane Hill, of Frostburg, now residing in Baltimore; a son, Michael Meagher, Baltimore; five brothers, Richard Meagher, of Kingston, Tex., Eston Meagher and Oliver Meagher, both of Baltimore, James Meagher, Cumberland, and Earl Meagher, Chambersburg, Pa.; a sister, Mrs. Inez Dye, Frostburg, and two grandchildren. A service will be conducted at the Connolly Funeral Home, Essex, tomorrow. Interment will be in Baltimore.
The Cumberland News, September 13, 1968
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Posted July 22, 2009
MEAGHER, Sadie (McClintock)
Frostburg - Mrs. Sadie McClintock Meagher, 69, wife of John R. Meagher, Wrights Crossing, died last night at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Meagher observed their golden wedding anniversary February 26. In addition to her husband, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Evan Layman, Star Route, Frostburg, and Miss Inez Meagher, at home; six sons, Richard Meagher, Kingsville, Texas; Marshall Meagher, Baltimore; Easton and James Meagher, Cumberland; Oliver Meagher, Eckhart; and Earl Meagher, Frostburg; a sister, Mrs. George Davis, Somerset, Pa.; and a brother, William McClintock, Chicago. Mrs. Meagher was a member of the First Methodist Church, Star Council No. 98, Daughters of America, and the Past Councilors Club.
The Cumberland Evening Times, March 13, 1950
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MEAGHER, William
William E. Meagher, 84, of John F. Kennedy Homes, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital. He had been in ill health the past five years. Born in Lonaconing, he was a son of the late Richard and Lucinda Meagher. A retired Celanese Corporation of America employee, he was a past president of the TWUA 1874. Mr. Meagher also served as a trial magistrate in Cresaptown for eight years and was a member of the Cresaptown Fire Company. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth (Plummer) Meagher; two sons, Charles W. Meagher, city, and Howard 0. Meagher, Norfolk, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. James McGregor, Mrs. Roy Wilson, city, and Mrs. Donald Frantz, Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Jane McClintock, Chicago, and Mrs. Charlotte Middleton, city; 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer Baltimore Avenue 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. A service will be conducted there Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Harold R. McClay Jr. will officiate and burial will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland News, August 11, 1970
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Posted July 22, 2009
MEAKIN, Mrs. Catherine Martin
Mrs. Catherine Meakin, 75, of Los Angeles, died there Thursday. A native of Westernport, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Emma (Wright) Martin and was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Meakin. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ray Rounds, Whittier, Calif.; Mrs. Mary Freal, Catonsville; and four brothers, Stanley Martin, Fred Martin, Arthur Martin and Allan Martin, all of Westernport. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Los Angeles.
The Cumberland News, December 10, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 12, 2009
MEEKS, Abraham
Horrible Accident
Cumberland, Md., May 20. - At Oakland, this county, yesterday, Abraham Meeks, who had just been released from jail after serving a forty days’ sentence for selling liquor without a license, returned home and began acting strangely. A short time afterward his wife observed him as he was about to shoot himself with a shotgun. She grasped the muzzle of the gun just as it was discharged. The charge entered his breast, killing him and tore the wife’s hand completely off. He is supposed to have been insane.
Source: New Castle News; New Castle, Pennsylvania; May 27, 1891; page 6.
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MEESE, Chauncy
Chauncey Meese, 88, retired coal miner, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Julia Wagner, in Youngstown, O., at 9:30 p.m., Monday, April 4. He was born in Salisbury, May 31, 1860, and resided there until a few years ago. He was married to the former Miss Minerva Albright, who preceded him in death about six years ago. He was the son of Daniel and Margaret (Baer) Meese. He is survived by three sons - Clay, Lee and Gordon Meese, all of Youngstown, O.; by four daughters, Mrs. John J. Brooks, Rochester, N.Y.; Mrs. Julia Wagner, Youngstown, O.; Mrs. Clyde D. Wagner, Youngstown, O. and Mrs. Michael H. Hady, Meyersdale; by 23 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Mr. Meese was a lifelong member of St. John's Reformed Church in Salisbury. He has been in poor health since August 1948 and died due to the infirmities of old age. Funeral services will be conducted in the Thomas Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 7, with his pastor, the Rev. Ira S. Monn officiating. Interment in the Meyersdale Union Cemetery will be in charge of mortician Stanley M. Thomas, Salisbury.
Meyersdale Republican, April 7, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009
MEESE, Daniel D.
Salisbury, Pa., June 11 — Funeral services for Daniel D. Meese, aged 65, who died Tuesday nieht at his home here, were conducted yesterday afternoon in the Greenville Lutheran Church by Rev. S. D. Sigler. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Meese was a well-known cattle dealer in this section for many years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Meese, and these children: Robert Meese of near Salisbury; Mrs. Benjamin Geist, Friedens; Reed Meese, Greenville Township; Mrs. Robert Landis, Salisbury; Mrs. Carlton. Lehman, Frostburg, Md.; George D. Meese, Greenville Township; Leroy Meese, Coshocton, N. Y.; Woodrow Meese, at home; Mrs. William Camp, Boynton; and Samuel Meese, at home. The Cumberland Evening Times, June 11, 1937
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Posted July 22, 2009
MEESE, John
Meyersdale, Pa., Oct. 22 — John Meese, aged 62, a well-known farmer, died suddenly late Tuesday night at his home near Pocahontas, from apoplexy. Mr. Meese was a son of Daniel and Anna (Baer) Meese and was born in Somerset county. His widow and the following children survive: Mrs. Effie Wright of Winchester Bridge, Md.; John Jr., at home, and Mrs. Myrtle Deal, of Salisbury, Pa.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 22, 1937
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009
MEESE, Mrs. Menerva Ellen Albright
Meyersdale, Pa., Oct. 28. — Mrs. Menerva Ellen Meese, 79, died Monday morning at her home in West Salisbury. Mrs. Meese, the daughter of the late Jonathan and Julia Albright, was the mother of four daughters and three sons. There are 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was the wife of Chauncey Meese. The daughters are Mrs. James Brooks of Lakeville, N. Y.; Mrs. C. D. Wagner of Youngstown, Ohio; Mrs. Michael Hady, Meyersdale. Three sons who are residing in Youngstown are Gordon C., V. H. Meese, and Clay Meese. A sister, Mrs. Joseph Beal, lives in Meyersdale, and a brother, Frank Albright, resides in Masontown. Funeral services were conducted this morning; interment in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, October 28, 1942
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MEESE, Reid H.
SALISBURY, Pa. - Reid H. Meese, 61, of RD 1, Salisbury, died suddenly yesterday in Meyersdale Community Hospital. He was a native of Garrett County, Md., and was a son of the late Daniel D. and Mary E. (Wetmiller) Meese. Survivors include his widow, Emma (Dietle) Meese; a daughter, Mrs. Alverta McKenzie, RD 3, Meyersdale; twin sons, Donald and Dole Meese, both at home; three brothers, George Meese, Frostburg; Leroy Meese, Coshocton, N. Y., and Woodrow Meese, Avoca, N. Y.; four sisters, Mrs. Ada Deist, Jenners; Mrs. Robert Landis, of here; Mrs. Carl Layman, Frostburg, and Mrs. June Kemp, Kent, Ohio, and three grandchildren. Services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p. m. at Greenville Lutheran Church by Rev. M. J. Ross. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be at the residence after 7 p. m. today and will be taken to the church at 1 p. m. Thursday.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 27, 1958
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009
MEESE, Robert
Frostburg, December 11 - Robert Meese, 47, son of Mrs. Mary Meese and the late Daniel Meese, died yesterday at Miners' Hospital, where he had been a patient for four weeks. Mr. Meese, a farmer, was also employed by the city of Frostburg as night pumpman at Piney Run Dam. A member of the Greenville Township Lutheran Church, he was widely known among the rural residents of Garrett county. Besides his mother, he leaves his wife, the former Miss Mary Albright; children, Mrs. Grace Paul, Glenn, Merle, Margaret, Nellie and Marion Meese, Garrett county; four sisters, Mrs. Ada Diest, Friedens, Pa.; Mrs. Eva Landis and Mrs. June Kemp, Salisbury, Pa.; Mrs. Carl Layman, this city, and flve brothers, Reed, Salisbury, Pa.; George, Frostburg; Leroy, Woodrow and Samuel, Cohocton, N. Y.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 11, 1940, page 13
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009
MEESE, Samuel
Samuel Meese, 32, of Avoca, New York, died at his home Sunday evening of a heart attack. Relatives in the vicinity of Salisbury were shocked to learn of his death because of his youth and the fact that they knew nothing of any illness. Mr. Meese was born in Garrett County, Maryland, a son of the late Daniel D. Meese and of Mrs. Mary E. (Wetmiller) Meese. He spent his life until his late teens in this vicinity. He went into the trucking business after he and two of his brothers moved to New York state, and about three years ago, bought a mill and was doing very well. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jennie (Keeler) Meese; a son, Lawrence, seven years; a daughter, Bonnie, four years; his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Meese, Frostburg, Md.; four brothers, George D. and Reid of Salisbury RD 1, LeRoy and Woodrow of Cohocton, N.Y.; four sisters, Mrs. Eva Landis, Salisbury RD 1; Mrs. Ada Deist, Jenners; Mrs. June Kemp, Gray; and Mrs. Alda Layman, Frostburg. Funeral services were held on Wednesday morning, with burial in Avoca.
Meyersdale Republican, January 6, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009
MELLOTT, Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Hosselrode
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Mellott, 73, wife of James A. Mellott, RD 1, Cumberland, died yesterday. Born near Meyersdale, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Jennie Fichtner Hosselrode. Mrs. Mellott was a member of the Palo Alto Evangelical United Brethren Church. Also surviving are a son, Ray Mellott, RD 1, Cumberland; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Clark, RD 1, Hyndman, and Mrs. Clara Bittner, Ellerslie; and six grandchildren. Ziegler Funeral Home; services Saturday; burial Palo Alto Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 30, 1967
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MELLOTT, James A.
James A. Mellott, 95, of RD 1, Cumberland, died yesterday in Mt. Savage. Born in Everett, Pa., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mellott. His wife, Anna Elizabeth (Hosselrode) Mellott, preceded him in death. He had resided in Mt. Savage for 49 years. He was a retired upholsterer and was a member of Palo Alto United Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Roy Mellott, RD 1, Cumberland; a brother, Marshall Mellott, Schellsburg; a sister, Mrs. Mattie Kniseley, Baltimore; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman 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 Friday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Russell Snyder officiating. Interment will be in Palo Alto Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, June 25, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009
MELLOTT, Mrs. Margaret McKenzie
Mrs. Margaret Mellott, 54, of 14 Third Avenue, Ridgeley, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital. A native of Frostburg, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Ellen (Minick) McKenzie. Her first husband, Clement Jeffries, preceded her in death. Mrs. Mellott was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Frostburg. Surviving are her second husband, Howard Mellott; two sons, Russell Jeffries, Kansas; Richard Jeffries, at home; eight daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Westfall, Frostburg; Mrs. Janice Weimer, Lonaconing; Mrs. Doris Weimer, Mrs. Wanda Robinson, both of Grantsville; Mrs. Judy Watson, Chicago; Mrs. Linda Garlitz, Sheffield Lake, Ohio; Mrs. Susan Marcellis, Herington, Kans.; Miss Margaret Ellen Mellott, at home; six step-daughters, Mrs. Mabel Leslie, Potomac Park; Mrs. Emma Hammer, Sykesville; Mrs. Shirley Lindner, Nave's Crossroads; Miss Glenda Mellott, at home; Mrs. Linda Smith, Charleston, W. Va.; Miss Vicki Mellott, Rawlings; four stepsons, Charles Mellott, Alaska; William Mellott, Frederick; Richard Mellott, this city; Albert Mellott, Germany; 11 sisters, Mrs. Clara Cain, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Rhoda Cutter, Mrs. Hilda Giles, both of Midlothian; Mrs. Delia Connor, Mrs. Ruth Durkin, both of Eckhart; Mrs. Evelyn Shriver, Borden; Mrs. Helen Pfitzenmayer, Ellerslie; Mrs. Margaret Jane Jones, Charleston, W. Va.; Mrs. Wilma Femi, Mrs. Thelma Raley, Mrs. Mildred Minick, all of Frostburg; five brothers, Ervin McKenzie, Pottsville, Pa.; Anthony McKenzie, William McKenzie, Francis McKenzie and Eugene McKenzie, all of Frostburg, and 42 grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home where friends will be received today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Michael's Church, Frostburg. Interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, January 7, 1973
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Posted July 19, 2009
MENGES, Infant of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis
Hyndman - Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Menges brought the remains of their six-weeks old child here from Garrett, Pa., where it died on Tuesday. The body was taken to the home of Thos. Harden, father of Mrs. Menges, where the funeral was held yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. F. Kerlin, pastor of the Reformed church. The remains were laid to rest in the Hyndman cemetery.
February 20, 1908, The Evening Times, Cumberland
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009
MENHORN, Mrs. Christina Horchler
Mrs. Christina Horchler Menhorn died at her home in Coal Run at 11 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, of cerebral hemorrhage. She was born in Garrett County, Maryland on February 12, 1867, daughter of Lewis and Sarah (Ringler) Horchler. After her marriage to Henry W. Menhorn, they built the home in Coal Run where she lived for 54 years. All her children but one, Elmer, were born there. She was aged 79 years, 4 months and 8 days at her death. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Elmer of Meyersdale and Norman and Perry at home; two daughters, Sarah, wife of Harvey Shumaker of Que Creek, and Mary, wife of E. E. Mason of Sipesville. A son and a daughter preceded her in death. She is also survived by a full sister, Mrs. Harvey Wahl of Falls City, Neb., and three half-sisters, Mrs. Charles Callis of Cumberland, Md., and Mrs. Carrie McFarland and Miss Fannie Horchler of Wyandotte, Mich., a full brother, Samuel M. Horchler, Route 1, Salisbury; two half-brothers, John and James Horchler, of Garrett County, Md.; 25 grandchildren and 28 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted in St. Paul Reformed Church of which she was a member for many years, at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 24th, Rev. George K. Ely, pastor, officiating. Interment in the church cemetery in charge of Mortician Stanley M. Thomas.
Meyersdale Republican, June 27, 1946
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MENHORN, Elmer G.
MEYERSDALE — Elmer G. Menhorn, 72, of Meyersdale, R.D. 4, died unexpectedly at his home. He leaves his widow, four daughters, including Mrs. Frances Trout of New Stanton, two sons, including Dalton of Armbrust, 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one brother and two sisters.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, February 19, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009
MENHORN, Mrs. Iva H. Ohler
SALISBURY — Mrs. Iva H. Menhorn, 76, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Ursina, she was a daughter of the late James and Sally (Klink) Ohler. She was preceded in death by two husbands, James Klink and Carl Menhorn. She was a member of Community Mission Chapel, Meyersdale, Salisbury American Legion Auxiliary, Salisbury Fire Department Auxiliary and Somerset-Elk Lick Hospital Auxiliary. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Gianott, Latrobe, two sons, Sylvan Klink, here, and James Klink, Garrett, and a sister, Mrs. Olive Patton, Townville. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home, where a service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. Rev. Herbert Knox will officiate and interment will be in Salisbury Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, February 23, 1977
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Posted November 21, 2009
MERKEL, Mrs. Hulda Richardson
Hyndman - Mrs. Hulda R. Merkel, 60, died yesterday at the home of her son, Darris Merkel. Born at Fairhope, she was the daughter of the late William and Flora (Tipton) Richardson. She was a lifelong resident of this section. Survivors include six other sons, Victor Merkel and Harry Merkel, both of Cumberland; Dewey Merkel, Brush Valley; Lee Merkel, Fairhope; and Donald and John Merkel, both at home; five sisters, Mrs. Helen Nair, Somerset, Pa.; Mrs. Betty Huffman, Mrs. Jean Dietz and Mrs. Alma Custer, all of Hyndman, and Shirley Merkel, at home, and a half-brother, C. William H. Baer, Cumberland. The body is at the Ziegler Funeral Home where services will be held at 2 p. m. Sunday by Rev. C. W. Evans. Interment will be in Comps Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 18, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted April 18, 2010
MERRBACH, Ernest Godfrey
Ernest Godfrey Merrbach, 70, a native of Barton, died Saturday at his home in Elk Lick Township, Pa. Born on March 17, 1888, he was a son of the late John H. and Annie (Bowers) Merrbach. Mr. Merrbach was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Salisbury, Pa., where a funeral service will be conducted tomorrow at 10 a. m. Rev. George K. Bowersox Jr. will officiate and interment will be in the Salisbury IOOF Cemetery. The body is at the residence. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Hazel (Weimer) Merrbach; a son, Norman S. Merrbach, Houston, Tex.; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Knopsnyder, Meyersdale RD; Mrs. Leota (unreadable) of Salisbury; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are six brothers, Godfrey Merrbach of Salisbury; Christopher, Otto, Charles, Theodore and Francis, all of Garrett County; six sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown and Mrs. Carrie McKenzie, both of Salisbury; Mrs. Lydia Butler, Salisbury RD; Mrs. Elmira Metzger, Cumberland RD; Mrs. Amelia Valentine, Stoystown, Pa.; and Mrs. Emma Winebrenner, Frostburg.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 23, 1959
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Posted August 1, 2009
MERRBACH, Ferne Emma
Grantsville, April 27 - Ferne Emma Merrbach, four-month-old daughter of Theodore W. and Beulah Blanche (Butler) Merrbach, five miles northeast of Grantsville, died yesterday. There are four other children. Funeral services were conducted this morning by Rev. Samuel D. Sigler, Lutheran minister.
The Cumberland News, April 28, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
MERRBACH, Godfrey
Mr. Godfrey Merrbach was found dead in bed at noon Thursday, having apparently slept away. The deceased was seventy-nine years of age, having been born at Freidrick Road, Saxgotha, Germany, in the year 1836. The family removed to America about the year 1855, where they have resided ever since. The deceased is survived by his wife and the following children: Messrs. John G., Godleib, Henry, Theodore, and William; Mesdames Charles Brode, John Livengood, Charles Vogtman, and John Phillips, all of Frostburg. There are about 40 grandchildren. He was a member of the Improved Order of Odd Fellows of Barton and the G. A. R., which will attend his funeral. He was a devoted and consistent member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, from which the funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in the German Lutheran Cemetery. Mr. Merrbach was a good citizen in every respect.
The Evening Times, Cumberland, September 6, 1907
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
MERRBACH, Godfrey H.
SALISBURY, Pa. — Godfrey H. Merrbach, 76, of RD 1, Salisbury, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born in Elklick Township, he was a son of the late Henry and Anna (Bowers) Merrbach. Mr. Merrbach was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Surviving are his widow, Mary A. (Deitle) Merrbach, two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Knecht, Salisbury, and Mrs. Evelyn Streng, Pittsburgh; two brothers, Charles and William Merrbach, both of RD, Salisbury; five sisters, Mrs. Carrie McKenzie and Mrs. Lydia Bulter, both of here; Mrs. Amelia Valentine, Stroystown; Mrs. Elmira Metzner, LaVale, and Mrs. Emma Winebrenner, Frostburg; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body is at the Thomas Funeral Home where services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. by Rev. David E. Fetter. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, November 15, 1973
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
MERRBACH, John Henry
John Henry Merrbach, 79, died at his home near Grantsville, Md. He was the father of 17 children, 14 of whom survive, among them being Mrs. Oscar Valentine of near Hooversville, Ernest of Meyersdale, and Godfrey, Philip, Mrs. Lloyd Butler, Mrs. Harvey Brown, and Mrs. Angus McKenzie of Salisbury. There are also 49 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister, Mrs. Annie Goucheman, of Meyersdale.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, April 12, 1940
[also found the following, but with no date of publication: Grantsville, Md., April 13 — John Henry Merrbach, 79, farmer, died Wednesday morning at his home seven miles north east of Grantsville. Born at Lonaconing, he was a son of the late John H. Godfrey and Catherine S. (Schramm) Merrbach, natives of Germany. About fifty years ago he marrried Miss Anna Bowers, of Frostburg, who survives with 14 of their 17 children. There are 49 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
MERRILL, Mrs. Laura Ellen DeWitt
OAKLAND- Mrs. Laura Ellen Merrill, 84, of RD 1, Gormania, died yesterday at Garrett Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient 22 days.
Born in Sang Run, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Hawk) DeWitt. Her husband, Stewart A. Merrill, died in September 1965.
She is survived by two sons, Arlie Friend, Mt. Lake Park, and James H. Fries, Baltimore; three daughters, Mrs. Donald Moreland, with whom she resided; Mrs. James Nicholas, Fairmont, WV, and Mrs. Dorothy Sanders, Clarksburg; 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
The body is at the Leighton-Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m.
A service will be conducted there Friday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Gail Hixson. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times - March 23, 1966
(Courtesy of Patty Friend-Thompson)
MERRILL, Mrs. Lillian Florence Chaney
Grantsville, Nov. 23 — Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Florence Chaney Merrill, 70, widow of the late John Merrill, who died at her Merrill, Md., home, November 16, were held Monday afternoon at the Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren, with the Rev. B. Scrogum, of Cumberland, officiating. Interment was in the family cemetery. Mrs. Merrill was born October 23, 1875, and married John Merrill in 1898. She is survived by three sons, Glen, Bernard and Delwood, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Denning, Stoyestown, Pa.; Mrs. Laura Gilson, Frostburg, and a brother, Hudson Chaney, Westernport.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 23, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
MERRIMAN, Samuel J.
Samuel J. Merriman, 82, who resided at the Gunter Hotel in Frostburg, died Friday night at Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient 46 days. His parents were the late William and Jane (Humphrey) Merriman. The body was taken to the Jobe Funeral Home, Turtle Creek, Pa., yesterday.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, May 25, 1952
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
Charles Messman
MESSMAN, Charles
A Brakeman Killed. - Charles Messman, aged about eighteen years, a brakeman on the Pittsburg(sic) division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, was killed yesterday morning by falling from a moving freight train as it was nearing Rockwood Station, Allegany county. The young man was horribly mangled, and it is supposed that most of the train passed over his body.
He was the son of Peter Messman, a well-known citizen of Cumberland who has been employed by the Baltimore and Ohio Company for a great many years in the bridge department.
The remains were taken to that city in the afternoon for interment.
Cumberland Evening Times Feb 16, 1887
Charles Messman
MESSMAN, Charles
Charles Messman, nine years of age, was drowned while fishing in Wills Creek, Cumberland.
Cumberland Evening Times Sep 14 1903
MESSENGER, David T.
Farmer Found Dead From Cold, Exposure
Body of David T. Messenger Found Near Home in Vicinity of Rowlesburg, W. Va.
Rowlesburg, W. Va., March 30 – The body of David Thorrel Messenger, aged 23, was found near his farm home between Amblersburg and Rodemers Thursday morning. He had been missing since Saturday when he started to Terra Alta.
State and county officers were notified and State Trooper Lanham and Coroner H. Foster Hartman investigated and found that death was due to cold and exposure, and that he had died sometimes between 1 and 5 a. m. last Sunday morning.
The deceased was the son of the late Edwin C. and Villa Messenger, and was born and lived all his life on the farm where he died. His father died April 25, 1935, and after his death his mother went to Detroit, Mich. to live.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susan Witt Messenger and two children, Donald Lee and Noble Clarence; his mother, one brother, Stanley Messenger and four sisters, Madeline and Genevieve, of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Anna Witt, Wiley Ford; and Mrs. Velma Sayre, Rowlesburg. A brother was killed in an automobile accident on April 17, 1931. The deceased was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose at Terra Alta.
Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, MD 30 Mar 1940
(Courtesy of Merikay Mestad)
Posted July 22, 2010
METHENY, Clarence King
Clarence King Metheny, 77, Ravenna, Ohio, formerly of Terra Alta, W.Va., died Saturday, June 12, 2004, at his home.
Born April 23, 1927, in Terra Alta, he was a son of the late Jesse S. Metheny, Sr. and Delphia N. (King) Metheny. He was also preceded in death by one son, Steven K. Metheny; and three brothers, William L. Metheny, Frederick J. Metheny, and Clyde O. Metheny.
He was a former employee of North American Rockwell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Austria during World War II. .
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Amogene "Jean" Rohrbaugh Metheny; two daughters, Bonnie J. Szpak, Ravenna, and Rita F. LeDuke, Kent, Ohio; one son, Clyde K. Metheny, Millersburg, Ohio; one sister, Betty M. Richards, Newcastle, Pa.; seven brothers, Frank Metheny, Jesse Metheny Jr., and Robert Metheny, all of Terra Alta, Rebna Metheny, Navarre, Ohio, David Me¬theny, Newark, Ohio, Samuel Metheny, Rittman, Ohio, and George Metheny, Buchanan, Va.; three grand¬children; and three great-grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Stewart Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was held on Wednesday, June 16, with the Rev. Bruce Craig officiating.
Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Terra Alta.
Military honors were accorded at the cemetery by members of the various veterans' organizations in southern Garrett County.
The family requests that memorials take the form of contributions to Jean Metheny, 6709 State Route 5, Ravenna, OH 44266-9205
The Republican Newspaper; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; June 17, 2004
(Courtesy of Mary Teets)
Posted June 13, 2010
METZ, Mrs. Janet Lashbaugh
Mrs. John A. Metz
Lonaconing, Md., May 31 Mrs. Janet (Lashbaugh) Metz, 59, wife of
John A . Metz died Sunday night.
Besides her husband she is survived by three children, Mrs. Joseph Morgan, Midland; Ramona and Raymond Metz, Lonaconing; a niece,
Wilma Berry, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Michael Lyden, Lonaconing; Mrs. Sarah Metz, Westernport; and Mrs. Thomas Eisentrout, Frostburg; five brothers, George and William Lashbaugh, Lonaconing, Barton and Albert Lashbaugh, Frostburg. Ten grandchildren also survive.
She was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Sarah Lashbaugh, and was a native of Barton. later her family moved to this place. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church.
31 May 1939, Cumberland Evening Times
~Genie
Posted July 7, 2010
METZ, Mrs. Mary M. Finzel
Frostburg - A requiem mass for Mrs. Mary M. Metz who died Sunday at her home in Finzel, will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Pocohontas, Pa. Rev. Joseph O'Toole, pastor, will officiate and interment will be in Finzel Cemetery. The body is at the residence where the rosary will be recited today at 9:30 p. m. She was a daughter of the late John snd Rachel (Bolden) Finzel. Surviving, besides her husband, are five sons, Carl Brown, Akron, and John, Ralph, Gilbert and Harold Brown, all of Finzel; five daughters, Mrs. Donald Drees, Mrs. Anthony Drees and Mrs. Harold Grove, all of Finzel, and Mrs. Charles Fate and Mrs. Rolland Albright, both of Akron, 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 28, 1956
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 22, 2009
METZ, Roy
FINZEL — Roy Metz, 58, died yesterday at Meyersdale Community Hospital where he was admitted Thursday. Born in Grantsville, he was a son of Howard and Cora (Sweitzer) Metz of Mt. Savage. His wife, Mary (Brown) Metz, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Besides his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Anthony Drees, here; three grandchildren; eight step-children, Mrs. Donald Drees, here; Mrs. Charles Fate, Akron; Mrs. Roland Albright, Brecksville, Ohio; Mrs. Harold Groves, Canton, Ohio; Carl, Harold and John Brown, here; and Gilbert Brown, Cumberland; eight sisters, Mrs. Anne Ponce, Mrs. Helen Klingenbiel and Mrs. Beulah McKee, all of Baltimore: Mrs. Ruth Macolick, Trenton, N. J.; Mrs. Edna Gossett, California; Mrs. Marlene Crowe, Mt. Savage; Mrs. Mary Wagner, McCoole, and Mrs. Viana Brown, Cumberland, and five brothers, James Metz, Mt. Lake Park; William Metz, Miami, Fla.; Blake Metz, McCoole; Robert Metz, Cresaptown; Darrell Metz, Mt. Savage.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 8, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
METZ, Thomas A.
Thomas A. Metz, 59, of 307 Holland street, died this morning at his home. He was a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad car repairman for 40 years. A native of Cumberland, Mr. Metz was a son of the late William and Elizabeth (Gephart) Metz. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dolly (Howarth) Metz; two sons, Edward M., and Glendon A. Metz, both this city, and three grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 23, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
METZNER, Joseph
Services for Joseph Metzner, 11, son of Frederick and Myrna (Rosenberger) Metzner, who drowned Saturday in Marley Creek, near Baltimore, were conducted today in the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, by Rev. Milton Erhart. Interment was in Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers were Herbie Diehl, Michael Wilhelm, Henry Rosenberger, Danny Ganoe, Johnny Butler and Michael Pendergast.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 30, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
MEYERS, Edgar B.
MEYERSDALE - Edgar B. Meyers, 65, died Saturday in Cumberland. Born in Somerset County, he was a son of the late Edward R. and Amanda (Berkley) Meyers. Surviving are his widow, Martha (Baker) Keefer Meyers; two sons, Edward Meyers, here, and Melvin T. Meyers, Conway; a daughter, Mrs. Mamie Zeiders, Harrisburg; three stepsons, Floyd Keefer, of Texas; Robert Keefer, Cleveland, Ohio; and Bernard Keefer, here; three brothers, George Meyers, Salisbury; Walter and Bruce Meyers, Meyersdale, RD; a sister, Mrs. Zura Saylor, Meyersdale, RD; and seven grandchildren. The body is at the Konhaus Funeral Home where friends will be received. A service will be held there Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. John Glick officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 20, 1971
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
MEYERS, George C.
Meyersdale, March 3 - George C. Meyers, 56, who conducted a store and service station on Route 219, south of here, died Sunday at his home after a brief illness. A son of Martin and Catherine Cole Meyers, he was born in Summit township. He had been employed as a driver in the old Shaw mine earlier. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Dietle Meyers; three children, Miss Margaret Mae, a registered nurse of Pittsburgh, Ralph of Meyersdale and Miss Evelyn at home; a brother, Milton of Summit township, and a sister, Mrs. Otto Wimmon of Pittsburgh. The funeral service will be held tomorrow in charge of Nelson C. Brown. Burial will be made in Union Cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 3, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
MEYERS, Jacob E
Meyersdale, Pa., June 14 - Jacob E. Meyers, 63, formerly of Meyersdale, died Tuesday at his home in Pittsburgh. He was a son of W. J. and Ellen (Poorbaugh) Meyers and was born in Northampton township. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary (Deal) Meyers; two children, Ethel and Virginia Meyers, both at home, and these sisters and brother: Mrs. Virgie Bodenheiser, Northampton Township; Mrs. Charles J. Poorbaugh, Connellsville; Mrs. Minerva Gray, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. D. Frank Kidwell, New York City; Mrs. Harry Love, residing in Ohio; Harvey T. Meyers, Northampton township. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon in the Mt. Lebanon Evangelical and Reformed Church near Meyersdale, by Rev. J. E. Gindlesperger. Interment was in the church cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 14, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
MEYERS, Mrs. Mary
“Lonaconing, Md., Aug 28-Mrs. Mary Meyers, who died in Cumberland Wednesday, was a former resident of this place. She lived with her husband and family on Buck Hill, now St. Mary’s Terrace, for a number of years, and after Mr. Meyers’ death removed with her grown sons and daughters to Cumberland. Deceased was 81 years old and her death was due to heart disease, the end coming suddenly. She had been with her son, John Meyers, and died there at three o’clock Wednesday morning. The remains were later taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martin Rohman, on North Lee Street, whence the funeral took place this morning, services being held in SS. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church, and interment in the cemetery connected to that parish. She is survived by five grown children, Travis Meyers, of Pittsburgh, Joseph and John Meyers, Mrs. Martin Rohman and Miss Mary Meyers, all of Cumberland. Mrs. Meyers will be remembered by the older residents as a kindly and neighborly lady who did much good work and who was kind and sympathetic at all times.”
“Evening Times” Cumberland, Maryland, Fri 28 Aug 1914
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
(Posted September 14, 2009)
MEYERS, Mrs. Minnie Hutzel Beal
MEYERSDALE, Mar. 9 — Mrs. Minnie Hutzell Beal Meyers, 92 years old, wife of Dennie Meyers, died at noon Tuesday at her home here. The daughter of the late George and Harriet Albright Hutzell, she leaves her second husband and five children, born to her first union: Daniel, Perry and Mrs. Adam Hahn of Meyersdale, R. D. 2, Mrs. Charles Koontz of Baltimore, and Mrs. Harry Ackerman of Meyersdale.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, March 9, 1945 [Minnie was married first to Simon Beal]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
MEYERS, Mrs. Rachel R. Mankamyer
CONNELLSVILLE, Pa. — Mrs. Rachel R. Meyers, 67, wife of C. O. Meyers, died Saturday at her home here. She was born December 8, 1882, in Rockwood, a daughter of the late Adolph and Louise (Heining) Mankamyer and moved to South Connellsville from Rockwood 22 years ago. She was a member of Rockwood Lutheran Church, Ladies Auxiliary to South Connellsville Volunteer Fire Company, and Shilo Lodge No. 103. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are four children: Jesse R. Heinbaugh, Big Piny, Wyo.; Hooker D., South Connellsville; Mrs. Mary Daniels and Mrs. Pearl Davidson, Sheffield; four step-children, Clyde M. and Gilbert F. Meyers, South Connellsville; Orville A., Glenshaw; and Miss Ruby Meyers, at home; seven grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Miller, Somerset; Mrs. Jonas Christner, Torrington, Wyo.; and Mrs. Mary Zufall. Akron, Ohio; and one brother, Dennis M. Mankamyer, Cumberland. Rites and interment tomorrow in the IOOF cemetery at Rockwood.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 22, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 10, 2009
MEYERS, Ralph M.
MEYERSDALE — Ralph M. Meyers, 55, Somerset, died suddenly yesterday at his home. A native of Meyersdale, he was a son of Mrs. Margaret (Dietle) Meyers, RD 3, and the late George C. Meyers. He was employed as an attendant at Somerset State Hospital and was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ and AF & AM Lodge 358, Somerset. Besides his mother, he is survived by his widow, Marie (Hyatt) Meyers; a daughter, Miss Judy Meyers, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Thomas, RD 3, and Mrs. James King, McKeesport. The body is at the Price Funeral Home where friends will be received after 7 p.m. today. A service will be conducted there Sunday at 2 p.m. Rev. Richard Shellenberger will officiate and burial will be in Union Cemetery. Masonic services will be held at the funeral home tomorrow at 8 p.m.
The Cumberland News, July 19, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
MEYERS, Robert E.
Robert E. Meyers, 81, of Rockwood, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Audrey O'Brien of Rockwood R. D. 3. He was born April 18, 1880, in Meyersdale. He was a member of the Town Council for 20 years, its president for many years, and a member of the United Church of Christ of Rockwood. He opened a store in Rockwood in 1921, which he operated 35 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary Speicher Meyers; two sons, Robert of Carnegie and John of Rockwood R. D. 2; four daughters, including Mrs. Marguerite Specht of Stoyestown, Mrs. Charlotte Pritts of Rockwood R. D. 1, and Mrs. O'Brien; three brothers, including A. C. Meyers of Rockwood R. D. 1; 10 grandchildren and four great - grandchildren.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, August 16, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 1, 2009
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