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HARDY COUNTY - Rev. Dr. C. R. Lacey is dead at his home in Lewisburg, W. Va.
Keyser Tribune, February 2, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 27, 2010

WESTERNPORT — James C. Lacey, 83, Catonsville, formerly of Westernport, died Sunday night in Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, where he had been a patient six weeks. A native of Ireland, he came to this country as a child with his mother, Mrs Mary Lacey. He worked as a blacksmith at the old B & O shops, Piedmont, W.Va. Later Mr Lacey and his brother, the late Patrick Lacey, Cumberland operated a grocery store here for a number of years. He had lived in Catonville 40 years and engaged in blacksmith work there until two years ago. He was a member of St William of York Catholic church, Baltimore. Survivors include his widow, the former Miss Clementine Cooken and a son, Harold Lacey, Catonville. A requiem mass will be celebrated tomorrow in St William of York church. The body will arrive here tomorrow afternoon and will be taken to the Fredlock Funeral Home, Piedmont, W Va. Graveside rites at Philos cemetery will be held Thursday at 11:30 a.m.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, May 23, 1950 - pg 13, col 2
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 10, 2015

Mrs. Mary A. Lacey, 87 years old, died at her home, 634 Maryland avenue, Friday 5:40 p. m.. of infirmities of age. She leaves two sons, Patrick J. Lacey. to this city, and James C. Lacey, of Catonsville, Md. also one sister, Mrs. Margaret Mansfield of Washington, D. C.. and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning with services at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Interment will be in the church cemetery. It is the request of the family that flowers he omitted.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, December 31, 1927 - pg 5, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 10, 2015

FROSTBURG — Albert Laemmert, 86, of 40 Washington Street, died Saturday at Miners Hospital where he was admitted September 15. He had been ill for a year. Born in Frostburg, he was a son of the late Henry and Kathrine (Brode) Laemmert. He was a retired employe of the Amcelle Plant of Celanese Fibers Company and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Mr. Laemmert is survived by his widow, Clara (Robertson) Laemmert; a son, Ralph Laemmert, Baltimore, and two sisters, Mrs. Aden Vogtman, Frostburg and Mrs. Marie Clise, Baltimore. The body is at the Durst Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 11 a.m. Rev. Kenneth E. Morelock will officiate and interment will be in Frostburg Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be William Kroll, Cecil Myers, Henry Vogtman, William Vogtman, Philip Thomas and Mayford E. Weslow.
The Cumberland News, October 17, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Mrs. Malinda Lafayette, aged 75 years, died last evening at the home of her son, M. F. Brinham, Windber, Pa. of complication of ailments. She was a former resident of Cumberland and was the daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret Knepp Wilmoth of this city, Dr. J. R. Brinham of this city is a son by her first marriage. A third son, Dr. A. W. Brinham of Windber, and his two daughters also survive her. After the death of her first husband, M. F. Brinham, Sr., in 1896, she married Dr. M. D. Lafayette of Boswell, Pa., who survives her. Mrs. Lafayette was the last surviving member of the Wilmoth family. The following brothers and sisters who were well known here are deceased: Henry J. Wilmoth, Meyersdale, Pa.; Barney Wilmoth, Sand Patch, Pa.; Mrs. W. H. Cook, Johnstown, Pa.; and Mrs. Clara Kornhoff, of this city. Brief services will be held at the home of Dr. A. W. Brinham at Windber tomorrow evening at 7:30 The body will be brought hsre on Thursday morning and will be at the Stein Chapel from 10 o'clock until the funeral services there at 1:30 p. m. Thursday. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 8, 1931
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 19, 2011

FROSTBURG — Mrs. Annie C. Lafferty, 83, of National Highway, Eckhart, died Saturday shortly after being admitted to Miners Hospital. She was a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Horchler) Dudley. Survivors include her husband, George G. Lafferty. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. by Rev. George W. Hattenfield. Interment will be in the Eckhart Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, December 21, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

Carol J. Lafferty, 33, Buffalo Mills, went to be with the Lord, Nov. 17, 2008. She was born Dec. 2, 1974, in Cumberland, Md., a daughter of Stanley V. and Beverly A. (Kennell) Shaffer. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Mary Shaffer; and maternal grandfather, John Kennell. Carol is survived by her parents; her husband of 16 years, Gary L. Lafferty Jr., whom she married July 11, 1992; sons, Devin Lynn and Uriah Jay Lafferty; a sister, Karen Ringler and husband Steve, Hyndman; paternal grandfather, Edgar Shaffer; maternal grandmother, Martha Kennell, both of Hyndman; nieces, Jenna Ringler and Amber Thomas; nephews, Cory and Garrett Thomas and Jesse Ringler; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was a 1992 graduate of Hyndman High School and Computech. Carol worked for Tammy Titter as a seamstress. She attended Grace United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister and enjoyed spending time with her family. Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Inc. 169 Clarence Street, Hyndman from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home at 11a.m. Thursday with the Revs. Lance Tucker and J.R. Virgin officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral home to help offset funeral expenses.
Somerset Daily American, Monday, November 17, 2008
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 15, 2010

Mrs. Carrie Lafferty, 83, Somerset RD 4, died February 26, in her home. She was born June 10, 1881, in Somerset County, a daughter of Samuel and Caroline Hay Saylor. Preceding her in death were her husband, William F. Lafferty, four brothers and two sisters. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Harry Shockey, Somerset RD 4, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lafferty was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Friends will be received in the Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home where services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. Her pastor, the Rev. Richard Shellenberger, will officiate, and interment will be in Hays Church Cemetery.
Somerset Daily American, Saturday, Feb. 27, 1965
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 23, 2018

LAFFERTY, Mrs. Clara Belle Finley

Mrs. Clara Belle Lafferty, wife of Jacob W. Lafferty, Allegany Grove, died last night at Sacred Heart Hospital. She was admitted last Saturday. A native of Allegany County, she was a daughter of the late John and Harriet (Starkey) Finley. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edward Naughton, this city, and Mrs. Austin Judy, Wiley Ford; a son, Vernon Lafferty, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Bernice Heavner, Ridgeley, and Mrs. Cecil McKenzie; nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. The body will remain at the John J. Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary where services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p. m.. by Rev. B. F. Hartman. pastor of the Fairview Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Eckhart Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 8, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2012

LAFFERTY, Clay

Clay Lafferty, aged about 40, residing near Erie, Pa., formerly of Somerset township, was fatally injured in an automobile accident Monday evening, according to word received here by relatives. His mother, Mrs. James Lafferty, and a brother, Charles Lafferty, left for Erie Tuesday morning. The body will be brought to the home of his brother Charles in Listie, where funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon. In addition to his mother and the brother named above, he is survived by two other brothers, Ira E. of this city, and Samuel M., of Masillon, Ohio.
Somerset Daily Herald, Thursday, August 14, 1930
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 23, 2018

LAFFERTY, Mrs. Elnora Saylor

Mrs. Elnora Lafferty, 77, of Listie, died Sept. 14, 1969, in Somerset Community Hospital. Born July 14, 1892, in Jefferson Township, a daughter of the late Uriah and Susan (Miller) Saylor. She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Lafferty, and the following children: Walter Lafferty, Friedens; Clarence, of Belleview, Fla.; Mrs. Lillian Becker, of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Anna Rebecca Gordon, of Miami, Fla.; Robert, Normalville; William, of Listie; Mrs. Harland Sharp, Cleveland, Ohio; six grandchildren; a brother and sister, Mrs. Edna Nadler, Cleveland, and Alvin Saylor, Baltimore, Md.. Preceded in death by two daughters, three sisters, and three brothers. A member of the First United Methodist Church. Friends are being received at the Richard E. Hauger Funeral Home, where services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Lash and Dr. B.F. Bungard officiating. Interment in the Husband Cemetery.
Somerset Daily American, Tuesday, September 16, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 23, 2018

LAFFERTY, Mrs. Emma J. Tipton

Mrs. Emma J. Lafferty, 84, of Listie, died Monday at the home of her son, Charles Lafferty, with whom she made her home. She was a daughter of Jacob and Lucinda Coughenour Tipton. Her husband, James C. Lafferty, died in 1925. Besides her son Charles, two other sons survive, Samuel Lafferty of Burnettsville, Ind., and Ira Lafferty, Somerset Co. Funeral service will be at the home of Charles Lafferty, Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. B.F. Bungard officiating. Burial under direction of Charles R. Hauger, in the Husband cemetery.
Somerset Daily American, June 14, 1949
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 23, 2018

Ethel R. Lafferty, 83, of Buffalo Mills, went to be with the Lord, on Thursday, July 16, 2009, after a difficult battle with cancer, at the home of her daughter-in-law, Barbara Lafferty, who had been her caregiver. She was born on April 15, 1926, in Huskins, one of the 11 children of the late Fred M. and Stella M. (Deneen) Campbell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Forrest U. Lafferty in 1986; a son, Robert Lafferty; and grandson, Shane Bisbing. She is survived by sons Gary Lafferty and wife Vicky of Hyndman; James Lafferty of Buffalo Mills; daughters Barbara Ferguson of Hanover; Bonnie Bisbing and husband Freddie Jr. of Manns Choice; nine grandchildren: Deanna Lesher, David Ferguson, Candy Thomas, Gary Lafferty Jr., Rodney Bisbing, Wesley Bisbing, Julie Smith, Heather Reeder and John Lafferty; 17 great-grandchildren; brothers: Robert Campbell of Bedford; Glenn Campbell, Clyde Campbell, Earl Campbell and Donald Campbell; sisters: Mabel Burkett, Elizabeth Stuby, Dorothy Turner, Rosalee Stahlman and Mildred Miller, all of Hyndman. Mrs. Lafferty worked at Fairfoot Shoe Factory and she was a homemaker. She was a member of the Gravel Pitt United Methodist Church. Friends will be received at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home, Inc., 169 Clarence Street, Hyndman on Friday, July 17, 2009 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 1 to 2 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Lance Tucker officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gravel Pitt United Methodist Church or Home Nursing Agency / Hospice, Hospital Dr., Everett, PA 15537.
The Bedford Gazette, July 17, 2009
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 9, 2010

FROSTBURG — George G. Lafferty, 91, of Eckhart, died Saturday in Frostburg Community Hospital. He was a son of the late Jacob and Mary (Myers) Lafferty and was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Annie C. (Dudley) Lafferty. The last surviving member of his immediate family, he is survived only by some nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted in the funeral home Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. David Clark officiating. Interment will be in Eckhart Cemetery.
The Cumberland News, September 13, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

FROSTBURG, May 27— Last rites for Mrs. May Lafferty, 64, widow of John Lafferty, who died last Thursday, were conducted Sunday afternoon at the residence in Eckhart by Rev. Sidney Aldrich, pastor of Eckhart Baptist Church. The church choir sang "By Cool Streams Shady Rill," and Mrs. W. D. Reese, Frostburg, sang "Goodnight Beloved". Burial was in Eckhart Cemetery, with John Watson, Harold Dudley, William Filsinger, Earl O'Brien, Allen Stewart and Leo LaPorta. Among those attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. Elon Horchler and son, Frederick, of New Castle, Pa.; Henry Horchler and Mrs. Albert Floor, McKees Rock, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bulgrin, Akron.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 27, 1947
[This is Ida May Dudley, daughter of John and Christiana Horchler Dudley.]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 19, 2009

Eckhart - The funeral of Mrs. Jacob Lafferty was held yesterday from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jesse S. Myers, here. Rev. R. J. Ragland of the Eckhart Baptist Church, conducted the services, and interment was in Eckhart cemetery. Mrs. Lafferty is survived by her husband, Jacob Lafferty, sons, Robert and Burman Starkey; daughters, Mrs. Annie Wampler, Mrs. David Wright, and Mrs. J. S. Myers; stepchildren, Mrs. Lucy Thompson, John Jacob and George Lafferty, 33 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren; brothers John Charles, James and Jacob Blubaugh. The funeral was largely attended.
The Cumberland Evening Times, June 8, 1926
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

LAFFERTY, Jacob Wesley

Jacob Wesley Lafferty, 81, Braddock Road, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital. He had been ill for some time. Born in Eckhart, he was a son of Jacob and Mary (Myers) Lafferty. His wife, Clara Belle (Fin- ley) Lafferty, died November 1955. Mr. Lafferty was a retired carpenter. Surviving are two daughters. Mrs. Edward Naughton, city, and Mrs. Austin Judy, Wiley Ford; a son, Vernon Lafferty, at home; a brother, George Lafferty, Eckhart; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The body is at the John J. Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, Braddock Road and Route 40, where friends will be received from 2 until 4 p. m. and 7 until 9 p. m. A service will be conducted there Wednesday at 2 p. m. by Rev. B. F. Hartman and interment will be Eckhart Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 5, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted January 21, 2012

LAFFERTY, Lester

Lester Lafferty, 54, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, at Martin Memorial Hospital in Stuart, Fla., surrounded by his loving family. Lester was born in Cumberland, Md., to his parents Fred and Mona Lee Lafferty of Buffalo Mills. Lester moved to Jensen Beach several years ago coming from Pennsylvania. He enjoyed going to his grandchildren's ball games. Lester was also known as the "Gate Keeper" for the Jensen Beach Cowboys for many years. He loved riding his red scooter up and down Indian River Drive and walking his dog Simba. Prior to retirement Lester worked for Publix Supermarkets. Survivors include wife Rhonda (Shaffer) Lafferty of Jensen Beach, Fla.; son Michael (Michelle) Lafferty of Jensen Beach, Fla.; four grandchildren: Brandi, Michael, Wyatt and Mattalynn Lafferty; brother Freddie Lafferty, of Buffalo Mills; sister Faith Rose, of Buffalo Mills; and a special niece, Charity Lafferty. He is now an angel in Heaven along with his son Matthew Lafferty. At Lester's request, there will be no services. His wishes were to have a family and friend gathering in Pennsylvania. Donations may be made to Angel Flights of Florida and Life Link located in Tampa, Fla. Arrangements entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Jensen Beach, Fla.
The Bedford Gazette, November 4, 2010
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 15, 2013

LAFFERTY, Lester E.

Lester E. Lafferty, 78, died at his residence at Buffalo Mills RD 1 on Aug. 9, 1976. He was born at Buffalo Mills RD 1 on Nov. 25, 1897, a son of the late James C. and Margaret (Oster) Lafferty. He was a retired farmer and member of the Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Veda (Miller) Lafferty, four sons: Melvin E. Lafferty of Hunkers; Joseph W. Lafferty of Buffalo Mills RD 1; Homer M. Lafferty of Hyndman; and Fred L. Lafferty of Buffalo Mills RD 1; two daughters: Mrs. Dorothy L. Keller of Bedford; and Marcelle F. Deitz of Manns Choice RD 1; one brother, Perry Lafferty of Altoona; and one sister, Mrs. Mabel Shroyer of Hollidaysburg; also 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Zeigler Funeral Home, Hyndman. Funeral services at the funeral home 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Stephen Burr officiating. Interment, Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Somerset Daily American, Tuesday, August 10, 1976
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 23, 2018

Name: Louis John Lafferty, 86, of Eckhart, MD
Parents: John E. and May (Dudley) Lafferty
DOB: June 10, 1920, in Eckhart, MD
DOD: Saturday, July 1, 2006, at Frostburg Village Nursing Home, Frostburg, MD
Military: U.S. Army Veteran of World War II
Predeceased by: parents; brother, Roy Lafferty
Survived by: sisters: Lura Layman, Eckhart; and Helen Jeffries Cagle, Charlotte, NC
Burial: July 3, 2006, Eckhart Cemetery, Eckhart, MD
Source: Sowers Funeral Home, Frostburg, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted May 24, 2014

LAFFERTY, Mrs. Mae Alverda Adams

SOMERSET, Jan. 20 — Mrs. Mae Alverda Adams Lafferty, 43, died Saturday night at her home in Allegheny township after a year's illness. She was born in Bedford county, the daughter of Silas and Cora Suder Adams. Her husband, Raymond, and their children survive. They are Mrs. Raymond Shippey of Mann's Choice, Walter Lafferty, U.S. Army, and Ray Lafferty, at home. Also, her mother, Mrs. Cora Adams, Buffalo Mills, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Leroy Mowry and Miss Vera Adams, Buffalo Mills; Mrs. Ralph Shippey, Mann's Choice; Samuel and Clifford Adams, Buffalo Mills; George Adams, Jenners; Harry Adams, Roaring Springs; Roy and Fred Adams, Johnstown. The body lies at the Johnson burial chapel awaiting complete arrangements.
Somerset Daily American, January 18, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 23, 2018

LAFFERTY, Matthew Allen

Matthew Allen Lafferty, 28, of Jensen Beach, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007. He was born in Martin Memorial Hospital on Sept. 14, 1979, to his parents Lester and Rhonda Lafferty. He married his love, Rebecca, in April 2006. He was a loving husband and wonderful son. Matthew thought of everyone before he thought of himself. He is survived by his parents, Lester and Rhonda; brother, Mike (Michelle) Lafferty; grandparents: Jim and Norma Shaffer, Fred and Mona Lee Lafferty, of Buffalo Mills; niece, Brandi; nephew, Michael; and several aunts and uncles. Matthew was currently an employee of Martin County Utilities, where he worked for the past two years. He had worked for Shaffer Automotive for five years as well as Ford Dealership for two years as a mechanic. Matthew attended Martin County High School, graduating Class of 1998. He played football and baseball and wrestled. He coached Pop Warner Football, Jensen Beach Cowboys and coached baseball, Jensen Beach Little League. He loved fishing and hunting. He loved his dogs, Molly and Lily. Memorial service was held on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 with arrangements by Aycock Funeral Home, 950 N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd., Jensen Beach, Fla. 34957.
The Bedford Gazette, December 28, 2007
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 15, 2013

Michael Lafferty, for many years the keeper of the "Black Horse Tavern" in the Narrows, died at the home of his brother on Wednesday (9 Sept) on N Centre Street in the 78th year of his life. The funeral was at Sts. Peter & Paul with interment in the cemetery connected with the church.
The Cumberland Evening Times Sept 11, 1891

SOMERSET, July 29 — Injuries sustained when he fell from his loaded hay wagon Wednesday afternoon caused the death Thursday evening of William Lafferty, 52, of Somerset, R. D. 6, in Somrset Community Hospital. He suffered a fracture of the sixth and seventh vertical vertebrae. Coroner V. E. Sass reported the death "an unavoidable farm accident." The farmer had been preparing to move into a new home he had recently built to replace the one destroyed by fire last September. Last Christmas night, a truck the man was operating struck and fatally injured an Acosta resident. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, one brother and one sister. The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary (Harry) Shockey, at Somerset, R. D., with Rev. Dr. G. L. Roth of St. Paul's Reformed Church officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, July 29, 1940
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 11, 2009

Mrs. Alice Laffey, 55 years of age, wife of James Laffey, 139 Polk street. died Monday afternoon at the Allegany Hospital. Besides her husband she is survived by one brother, Michael Maher, of Idaho. The body will be sent to Westernport tomorrow morning where services will be held in St. Peter's Catholic Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - September 25, 1923 - pg 9, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted May 30, 2010

Mrs. Bridget Laffey, wife of the late James Laffey, died at her home on Hampshire street, here, yesterday afternoon. She was 75 years old. The following children survive. Mrs. C. B. Pharis, Clarksburg; Mrs. C. J. Melody, Keyser; Mrs. S. J. Burkhardt, Fairmont; Harry M. Laffey, Outwood, Ky.; Mrs. Frank Nealy, Mrs. Ernest Fearer, Mrs. Adah Welsh and James, Michael and Paul all of Piedmont. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning with requiem mass at 9 o'clock at St. Peters Catholic Church, Westernport. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, December 2, 1930 - pg 9, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 22, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. O'Connor and Misses Anna and Loretta Laffey have returned from Keyser, W. Va., where they attended the funeral for Miss Bridget Laffey, aunt of Mrs. O'Connor and the Misses Laffey Monday morning. A service was held at the home of the deceased's niece, Mrs. T. J. Melody of Keyser followed by a requiem high mass at the Church of the Assumption at Keyser. Burial was made at St Thomas cemetery at that place. Miss Laffey, who was 72 years old. died Saturday night at the Potomac Hospital, Keyser where she had been a patient for the past six months. Although failing in health for the past past year and a half, she was confined to her bed for only a week. She was born in Galway, Ireland, a daughter of the late James and Mary Laffey, and came to this country in infancy. She spent most of her life in Maryland and West Virginia, residing more recently in Baltimore. Miss Laffey was the last member of her family. She visited frequently at the Laffey house in the West Side, Connellsville.
Daily Courier; Connellsville, Fayette Co, Pa - February 2, 1937 - pg 6, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 22, 2010

LAFFEY, Miss Doonan

Miss Doonan Laffey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Laffey. of the West Side, Connellsville, died Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock, October 21st, l921, at, her home in North Second street. She had been ill for five years and had returned to Connellsville a year ago after a vain effort to gain health in the West. However throughout her protracted illness her remarkable cheerfulness led to much comment by her friends. The deceased was born in Elk Garden, W. Va., but the family came to Connellsville while she was still a small girl and her life was practically all spent in Connellsville. She was a graduate of the Connellsville High School of the class of 1912. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception church and of the Young Ladles' Sodality. In addition to her parents she is survived by four sisters. Margaret, Anna, Loretta and Clair, and by one brother, Francis, all at home. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 3 o'clock from the Immaculate Conception church of Connellsville. Requiem high mass will be celebrated, followed by Interment in the new St. Joseph's cemetery.
Morning Herald; Uniontown, Fayette Co, Pa., Monday, October 24, 1921 - pg 6, col 4-5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted November 15, 2013

Falls Over Dead While Sitting in Chair - James F Laffey Expires Suddenly at His Home - Started to Mills But Returned Ill
Stricken suddenly with a heart attack as he sat resting in a chair at 7 o'clock this morning in the dining room of his home, 102 Grand Avenue, James F Laffey, 62 years old, fell to the floor and expired. A glass of water his daughter had brought him to drink fell from his hand and shattered on the floor. Dr L R Meyers, 102 Virginia Ave, who was summoned by the family, pronounced life extinct. Mr Laffey left his home to go to the N & G Taylor tin mills, where he was employed, but returned a few minutes later complaining of a severe pain in his chest. He sat down in a chair while his wife and daughter went to the medicine chest upstairs to obtain a remedy for indigestion when he fell over and died on the floor. The dead man is survived by his wife, Mrs Margaret A Laffey, three sons; Joseph of Wetumpka, Okla, Leo of Pittsburgh and James R Laffey, at home: also three daughters: Mrs Charles Zeigler of St Petersburg, Fla and Misses Winifred and Gertrude at home. He was a native of Rowlesburg, W Va and had been a resident of Cumberland for the last twelve years. He was a member of St Mary's Catholic Church congregation.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Thursday, October 12, 1922 - pg 6, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 11, 2015

Confined to his bed in his home, 112 North Second street, West Side, Connellsville, for the past month, John Joseph Laffey, aged 76 years, died at 5:10 o'clock Thursday morning, December 6, 1934. In February, 1932, Mr. Laffey was retired by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company after having been associated with that company the greater part of his life. At the time of his retirement he was foreman in the maintenance of way department having held that responsible position for 20 years. A native of Galway, Ireland, Mr. Laffey was born May 4, 1858. a son of the late James and Mary Laffey. He is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Michael C. O'Connor, of Connellsville; and Misses Anna and Loretta Lattey, both at home. A sister, Miss Bridget Laffey, of Baltimore, Md.; also survives. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 o'clock in the residence followed by requiem mass in Immaculate Conception church at 9 o'clock with Rer. Fr. Henry Gelbel as celebrant. Burial in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
Morning Herald; Uniontown, Fayette Co, Pa., Friday, December 7, 1934 - pg 10, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 22, 2010

Miss Loretta E. Laffey, of 375 S. Fairmont St., Pittsburgh, died Tuesday evening. She was born in Elk Garden, W. Va., a daughter of the late John J. and Mary Doonan Laffey. She was a retired nurse from Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, and a member of Sacred Heart Church, Pittsburgh. She is survived by several cousins. She was predeceased by one brother and six sisters.
Daily Courier; Connellsville, Fayette Co, Pa., April 30, 1976 - pg 4, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 22, 2010

Friends of Miss Loretta K. Laffey of Pittsburgh who died Tuesday, April 27, 1978, will be received from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at the Paul G. Fink Funeral Home, Connellsville. until 10:30 a.m. Saturday, when a prayer service will be held followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m. in Immaculate Conception R. C. Church. Interment In St. Joseph Cemetery. Immaculate Conception parish rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. today.
Daily Courier; Connellsville, Fayette Co, Pa Thursday, April 29, 1976 - pg 4, col 5
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 22, 2010

Many Uniontown friends with regret of the death of Mrs. John Laffey, formerly Miss Mary Ellen Doonan, who died at the family residence on North Second street, Connellsville, Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock following a brief illness with pneumonia. She had been confined to her bed since last Friday. Mrs. l.affey, was born at Clarksburg and had lived most of her life at Dunbar. Mrs. Laffey was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and of the Connellsville Court nf the Catholic Daughters of America. She is survived besides her husband by a sister, Miss Anna Doonan of Dunbar, four daughters. Misses Margaret, Anna,, Loretta and Clare Laffey and a son, Francis. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:30 from the house with requiem high mass at 9 o'clock in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Interment will be in St Joseph's cemetery.
Daily News Standard; Uniontown, Fayette Co, Pa., Thursday, February 9, 1922 - pg 7, col 3
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 22, 2010

Michael E Laffey Dies: Former Employee of B & O
Michael E Laffey, 80 years old, died this morning of infirmities of are at the home of his brother, John J Laffey of 1_2 North Second St West Side. Mr Laffey was born in County Galway, Ireland and came to this country as a boy. He spent most of his youth at Frankville, Md later locating to Cumberland. He married Miss Alice Maher of Piedmont, W. Va. who died about five years ago. There were no children. For the past year and a half he had made his home with his brother of the West Side. For six months, Mr Laffey has been confined to his bed. His death was not unexpected as he had been failing for the past few months. He was employed until about three years ago with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. (unreadable - something about Tunnelton, W Va) The body will be sent over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad by Funeral Directors of the Durst at 8 ? Wednesday morning to Piedmont, W Va to the home of his brother, James. Requiem high mass will be held Thursday morning at St Peter's Catholic church at Westernport, Md. Interment will be in made in the cemetery at Westernport. (Print was very difficult to read)
Daily Courier; Connellsville, Fayette Co, Pa Tuesday, January 24, 1928 - pg 1, col 6
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted September 22, 2010

07 Jun 1916 Tri-Towns Patrick Laffey, aged 80 years, died yesterday at his home in Franklin. His wife of 55 years was Miss Mary Gilmore, daughter of John Gilmore of Piedmont. These children survive: James Laffey of Cumberland; T J Laffey of Cleveland; William Laffey of Keyser; John Laffey of Clarksburg; Daniel Laffey of Piedmont; Patrick Laffey of Westernport, and Mrs Henry Mayberry of Elkins; and Miss Gertrude Laffey of Westernport. Services at St Peter's Catholic Church of Westernport.
07 June 1916; Excerpts from The Cumberland Times - transcribed by Charles Often
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 11, 2015

Keyser, W. Va., Nov. 8—Timothy A. Laffey, 69, died last night at his home in Clarksburg, W. Va. A son of the late Patrick and Mary Laffey, he was a native of Rowlesburg and had lived 35 years in Clarksburg, where he was manager of the Frick and Reed Company branch until he retired two years ago. He was a member, of the Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society there. Mr. Laffey is survived by a son, Francis; two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Ritter and Miss Lorraine Laffey, all of Clarksburg; two brothers, W. J. Laffey, Keyser, and John Laffey, Swanton, and a sister, Miss Gertrude Laffey, Swanton. Funeral services and interment will be in Clarksburg, Monday.
Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Saturday, November 8, 1941; pg 7, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 11, 2015

Westernport, MD -- Vincent Patrick Laffey, 77, of Frederick, MD, formerly of Westernport, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, Frederick, MD. Born in Westernport on April, 18, 1924, he was the son of the late Daniel and Veronica (Welsh) Laffey. His brother, Cyril Laffey also preceded him in death. Mr. Laffey was a member of St. Peters Catholic Church, Westernport, and a graduate of St. Peters High School. He was a United States Navy Veteran, having served during World War II. He was a former employee of Westvaco Corporation and retired from Kelly Springfield Tire Company. Mr. Laffey was a life member of Past Commander of Victory Post #155 American Legion. Surviving is his wife, Eleanor (Fazenbaker) Laffey of Westernport, his children, Patrick Laffey and wife, Katherine, of Cabin John, MD, Sharon Ward of Atlanta, GA, Kathleen Laffey of Concord, NH, Steven Laffey and wife, Jeanie of Potomac Park, and Thomas Laffey and wife, Sherry of Westernport, one brother, Jerome Laffey of Westernport, nine grandchildren, John Ward, Amy Ward, Jason Ward, Brooke Laffey, Aaron Laffey, Heather Laffey, Angela Laffey, T.J. Laffey, and Lewis Laffey, two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Tiara, and his closest friend and companion, Betty Aydinel. The family will receive friends at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peters Catholic Church on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. with Father Adam Parker as celebrant. Interment will be at St. Peters Cemetery, Westernport, where full military honors will be accorded at graveside.
Newsbank: Waltham News Tribune (MA) (Published as Daily News Tribune, The (Waltham, MA)) - October 19, 2001
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 6, 2015

Romney W Va, Feb 16 -Strite Lafollette, 60 years old, mail carrier between Nero and Rock Enon, this county, is dead from pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Keyser Tribune, February 21, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 21, 2010