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Alton Agnew
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, July 14, 1899
Alton Agnew died at the home of his great-grandmother, Mrs.
Hannah Shires, July 9. He was aged six years and eighteen
days and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Agnew, formerly of
Bedford, but now of Tyrone. Alton came to Bedford six weeks
ago to visit his great-grandmother and when he had been here a
week he contracted typhoid fever, which caused his death.
The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon and were
conducted by Rev. E. M. Stevens, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church. Interment in the Bedford cemetery. Alton was a
bright, intelligent boy-a general favorite.
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Mary Ramsey Agnew
Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) Wednesday, January 28, 1824 Page 3
Died on Sunday the 4th inst., at the residence of her father in M'Connellsburg, Bedford county, in the bloom of youth, Miss Mary Ramsey Agnew, eldest daughter of Col. James Agnew. The writer of this uses too feeble a pen to portray her numerous virtues - plain and undisquised she disclaimed the garb of hypocrisy - pleasing and affable she imperceptibly drew to herself the affection and esteem of every one who was privileged with her acquaintance. But alas! Short was her career on earth- her heavenly spirit has winged its flight to a more congenial climate, and there, no doubt, she is joined with purified and exalted spirits in praising the great author of her salvation. - Frank. Repos.
Mrs. Rebecca Agnew
Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) Wednesday, February 7, 1827
Died on Sunday the 28th ultimo, Mrs. Rebecca Agnew, wife of Mr. James Agnew of M'Connellsburg, Bedford county and formerly of this borough.
Joseph T. Batzell
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, August 25, 1899
Joseph T. Batzell, master mechanic of the blast furnaces of
the Lorain Steel company at Lorain, O., died in that town on
Sunday. Decedent was born in Bedford county about
thirty-eight years ago. His parents are dead. He was a
brother of Ella and Henry Batzell, of Conemaugh; Irvin, of
Tatesville; Sadie, of Yellow Creek, Sue, of Everett, and Annie, of
Cabmria county. Mr. Batzell formerly lived in Johnstown, and
while residing there he was united in marriage to Miss Annie Lee,
of Altoona, who died a short time after the wedding. The
deceased was a member of Cambria Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons;
Conemaugh Lodge of Odd Fellows, and of the Junior Order United
American Mechanics. He was also a member of a Lodge of
Pythians in Altoona. The remains were brought to Altoona and
interred there.
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Mrs. D. W. (Ressler) Beam
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, June 8, 1900
Mrs. D. W. Beam died at her home on Penn street Friday night, of appendicitis. She had been sick one week. The deceased was a daughter of the late W. A. Ressler and was born at Rainsburg forty-three years, six months and twenty-two days before her death. On November 18 1877, she was united in marriage to D. W. Beam, who, with one son, William, survives her. She is also survived by a brother, G. H. Ressler, of Rainsburg, and a sister, Mrs. Tenie McClellan, of Bedford. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Dr. A. R. Miller, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by Rev. I. W. Hendricks, of the Reformed church. Interment in the Bedford cemetery. Mrs. Beam was a consistent member of the Methodist church for over thirty years. She was highly esteemed by her friends for her lovely disposition and strength of character.
Mrs. Charity (Blair) Bortz
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, June 8, 1900
The subject of this notice was born in Cumberland Valley April
10 1823 and died suddenly in Schollsburg Wednesday evening, May
30, aged seventy-seven years, one month and twenty days. Her
maiden name was Charity Blair, and she was on August 19, 1846
united by Rev. M. Brendt, in holy matrimony with Nathan Bortz.
This union was blessed with eight children, four of whom survive,
namely Mary, wife of N. B. Twigg, of Davis, W. Va.; Wilbur and
Harry, os Schellsburg, and Erastus of Novada. The deceased united
with the Methodist church when only thirteen years of age and ever
after was a faithful member thereof. In 1860 Mrs. Bortz, with her
family, moved from Cumberland Valley to Juniata township and
located midway between Schellsburg and New Buena Vista, where her
husband died on April 6, 1877. The last ten years of her life she
spent in Schellsburg. Mrs. Bortz was of a retiring disposition, a
good neighbor, a warm friend and a humble Christian. Her pastor,
Rev. W. A. Leploy, officiated at her funeral, which took place on
Friday afternoon in the M. E. church. Internment in the
Schellsburg cemetery.
Frank Bottomfield
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennyslvania) Thursday, April 22, 1948
Frank L. Bottomfield, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David E.
Bottomfield, died at Leechburg, on Monday of this week. He
was born in Eerett and grew to young manhood in this
community. He was united in marriage with Lucinda Bole, who
survives. Two brothers also survive, Miles W. Bottomfield,
of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and D. Lloyd Bottomfield, of Pittsburgh.
His father passed away July of last year. The remains were
brought to Everett Thursday afternoon and interred in the Everett
cemetery.
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Mrs. Mary Brumbaugh
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Thursday, April 22, 1948
Mrs. Mary C. Brumbaugh died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Fred
Heeter of Martinsburg Saturday afternoon after an extended
illness. She was born in Shirleysburg, Dec. 24, 1880, the
daughter of William and Elizabeth (Chilcote) Huntsman and was
married to Crist B. Brumbaugh in Martinsburg, Apr. 5, 1905.
Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Esther M. Heeter;
two sisters, Mrs. Florence Ebersole and Mrs. Olive Rhodes of
Martinsburg, R. D.; four brothers, Emory Huntsman of Martinsbur;
Enoch of Altoona; Frank of Woodbury, and William of Bedford, R.
D., and two grandchildren, Lois and Rex Heeter of
Martinsburg. One son, Christian, preceeded her in death.
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Mrs. J. S. Bussard died at her home on Pitt street Tuesday
night. Decedent was born November 15, 1832 and was the
daughter of Jesse and Rebecca Mellon, being one of ten children,
all of whom are dead except Mrs. Johanna Brown, of Sedalia, Mo.,
who is critically ill. She was married twice, her first
husband being Christian Gross, of Bedford, who died on May 4,
1885; on the 17th of February, 1897, she was united in matrimony
to J. S. Bussard, who survives her. Mrs. Bussard had seven
children by her first husband, three of whom are living, namely,
John H. Gross, of Allegheny, Mrs. John B Stewart, of Bedford, and
Mrs. Charles Wolford, of Cumberland. The funeral services
were held at the house on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock and were
conducted by Rev. E. M. Stevens, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church, assited by Rev. C. C. Adams, of the Presbyterian
church. Mrs. Bussard was a member of the Methodist church
since childhood. The body was laid to rest in the Bedford
cemetery. Among those from a distance who attended the
funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolford, of Cumberland, Mrs.
Waldo C. Wonders, of Scalp Level, and John H. Gross, of Allegheny.
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Howard H. Clark
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Thursday, April 22, 1948
Howard H. Clark, a highly respected resident of Everett, died at
his home there, Saturday, April 17. He was born in West
Providence township, September 19, 1877, a son of David L. and
Rachel (Bequeath) Clark. He was married twice, his first
wife being Anna Jane Kimberling, and his second Sara (Kimberling)
Adams. He is survived by his second wife and these children
by his first marriage: Mrs. Samuel (Irene) Keller,
Chambersburg; Mrs. Dexter (Elise) Easton and Mrs. John (Helen)
Hixon, Everett; Iver E. Clark, Carlisle; two step-children,
Charles Adams, Youngwood; Mrs. Joseph McDaniel, Hagerstown; a
brother Ross Clark, Everett R. D.; four sisters, Mrs. Charles
Foor, Mrs. Jacob Hockenberry, Mrs. Shannon Steckman, Mrs. Russell
Bottomfield, Everett R. D.; 9 grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. His first wife, two daughters and a
brother preceded him in death. Mr. Clark was an employee of
the United Telephone Company for 30 years and was manager of this
district at the time of his retirement. He was a member of
Everett Lodge No. 524 F. and A. M. Harrisburg Consistory, Jaffa
Temple, Altoona, and a 33rd degree member of the Supreme Council
of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. He was also a member
of the Blair County Scottish Rite Club, vice-president of the
Everett Cash Mutual Fire Insurance company, treasurer of Everett
borough council, a member of the Everett Fire company and a
charter member of Everett Rebekah Lodge. Masonic funeral
services were conducted at the late residence Tuesday afternoon,
wither interment in the Everett cemetery under the direction of
the Balentine Funeral service.
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Harry Claycomb
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Thursday, April 22, 1948
Harry Franklin Claycomb, a retired druggist, of Elyria, Ohio,
passed away at that place Wednesday of last week, following a
heart attack. He was born at Pleasantville, this county,
November 30, 1875, a son of Andrew and Mary Claycomb,
deceased. He was united in marriage with Mame Young, who
survives with two children, Margarite and Harry, Jr., both of
Elyria. Two brothers and three sisters also survive, Sewell,
of Summerhill; Sadie Ream and Cleo Deyarmin, of Windber; Saloma
Claycomb, of Everett. Mr. Claycomb was a member of the Elks
and Eagles Club of that place, and was in business in Ohio for the
past 53 years. Funeral services were under the supervision
of the Elks on Saturday, April 10. Interment was made in the
family cemetery at Elyria.
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William Cook
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, July 7, 1899
William Cook was found dead in bed at the boarding house of Mrs. Martin Corle Saturday evening. Coroner M. A. Stoner held an inquest over the remains, the jury finding that death was due to heart failure. The jury consisted of the following persons: W. F. Cromwell, John W. Davidson, H. P. Shires, B. F. Mauk, F. P. Gilchrist and J. M. Kegg. The body was taken to the home of decedent's sister, Mrs. Catharine McIlvaine, East Pitt street.
William Cook was born in Bedford April 23, 1833. He was a son of
Simon and Margaret Cook. In 1846 he married Miss Mary Martin, who,
with the following children, survives him: Mrs. William H. Bower
of Elkins, W. Va.; Eva, Marie, Anne, Nellie, Samuel F., James R.,
William and Benjamin of Cincinnati, O, and Thomas C. of St. Louis,
Mo. Two sisters and one brother also survive him, namely Mrs. P.
B. Reilly of Pittsburg; Mrs. Catharine McIlvaine and J. Frank Cook
of Bedford. For many years Mr. Cook, with his father and brother,
Frank Cook, conducted a butcher shop in Bedford. For the past
fifteen years or more decedent worked at his trade - painting. On
Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock the funeral services were held in St.
Thomas' Roman Catholic church of which the deceased was a member
for many years. Rev. Father D. Cashman officiated. The remains
were laid to rest in the new Catholic cemetery.
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Crawford
Miss Janet Ehredt
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Thursday, January 6, 1955
Miss Salinda Moses of Osterburg received word on New Year's Day of the death of her grandniece, Janet Ehredt of Adams City, Colorado. Miss Ehredt, who was 13 years, was the only daughter of Fay E. and Janette (Roberts) Ehredt of Adams City, formerly Altoona. She is survived by her parents, three brothers, James and Dale of Denver, Col.; Richard of St. Louis, Mo.; three nephews, Bill and Eddie Ehredt of Dener; Robert Ehredt of St. Louis, and a niece, Melinda Ehredt, St. Louis. Interment was in Denver.
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Miss Jennie F. Evans
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, June 8, 1900
Miss Jennie F. Evans was born on September 19, 1872 and died at
her home in Monroe township on May 28, 1900, aged twenty-seven
years, eight months and nine days. She united with the Christian
church when fourteen years of age and was a faithful member to the
day of her death. For a number of years she was afflicted with
epilepsy. Various remedies were used and money was expended in the
efforts to relieve her, but all to no avail. The funeral services
were held at Rock Hill on Memorial Day and were conducted by her
pastor, Rev. Joseph Barney, assisted by Rev. J. H. Barney.
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, July 14, 1899
One of the Most Prominent Citizens of the County Has Passed Away.
SOLDIER AND STATESMAN
He Fought For the King and Represented His District in the
Legislature - Justice of the Peace For Many Years.
Nathan Cromwell Evans died very suddenly at his home in Everett
Saturday evening, July 5, 1899. He had attended to his
business during the day and about five o'clock became seriously
ill and in a few minutes breathed his last. The cause of his
death was heart failure. Captain Evans was born near
Chaneysville, this county, and was aged sixty-seven years, three
months and fourteen days. When but a boy of ten he started
to make his own living. He learned the blacksmith trade with
Mr. Beegle in Friend's Cove and worked at the trade several
years. He attended the common schools but a very limited
period. During the few years he worked at his trade he saved
sufficient money to attend the Allegheny seminary and also the
Rainsburg seminary. He taught school several terms, but gave
up that profession to engage in the mercantile business in
Rainsburg, and he served as postmaster there during Buchanan's
administration. In 1861, when war threatened to sever our
Union, he was among the first to volunteer his services and worn
for himself a record of which he was very proud. He was
commissioned second lieutenant of Company D, 101st Pennsylvania
volunteer infantry, October 9, 1861, and served with that regiment
until April 24, 1863, when he resigned, owing to his failing
health. He distinguished himself at the battle of Fair Oaks
and in a number of other engagements. After regaining his
health he recruited and was elected captain of Company A, 184th
Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, and was mustered into service May
13, 1864. The regiment was at once sent to the front,
engaging in the battle of Cold Harbor. On June 4 he led his
regiment in two desperate assaults, losing 67 killed and 113
wounded. Captain Evans was in the thickest of the fight and
had one shoulder strap shot off and five bullet holes in his
clothes. After crossing the James river he participated in
two hard fought battles June 16 and 22. "Bates' History of the
Pennsylvania Volunteers" says of his regiment: "Out of 500
men who stood in the ranks on the 29th of May, 350, including 12
officers, were either killed, wounded or taken prisoner in a
period of 25 days." He was taken prisoner June 22, 1864, and
was confined nine months in rebel prisons, when he was exchanged
and joined his company July 14, 1865. This brief account
tells where the captain spent his days between '61 and '65.
It speaks of his bravery, and his men who served under him have
naught to say of him but words of kindness and admiration.
Returning from the war, he took up his old avocation, teaching
school, which he followed several years, when he again engaged in
the mercantile business in Rainsburg and continued at it until he
moved to Everett, in 1872, where he engaged in business.
Captain Evans was married on February 22, 1857, to Miss Penelope
S. Folck, of near Cumberland, Md. To this union ten children
were born. He is survived by his wife and seven children,
two daughters and five sons, namely, Mrs. Peter Barndollar, Miss
Ada, Lessing, James H., D. Slicer, of Everett; George E., of
Punxutawney, and John L., of Altoona. He is also survived by
six brothers and one sister. In politics Captain Evans was
an ardent Republican. He was the choice of his party in 1880
for the legistlature and was re-elected in 1888. In 1870 he
was elected justice if the peace and was re-elected in 1884, but
resigned to enter the legistlature. He was again elected
justice in 1891 and re-elected in 1896. A number of years
ago he accepted the nomination for sheriff but the county being
strongly Democratic at that time, he was defeated. He was
twice defeated for the senatorial nomination, but defeat did not
dampen his ardor for the party of his choice. Captain Nathan
C. Evans was well known in Bedford county. He was a man of
strong character, one who had opinions of his own and who defended
them no matter what opposed. Those who knew him best and
enjoyed his friendship knew no more loyal friend than he, while
those with whom he differed found in him an honest, earnest
opponent. In his death Everett and the county lose one of
their best and noblest citizens. His life, nobly spent, is
at last ended. We shall see him no more. He has gone
whence no traveler returns. Peace be to his ashes! The
funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church,
Everett, of which he was a life-long member. Rev. Richard
Hinkle officiated. He was assisted by Rev. J. Emory Weeks,
of Harrisburg. Interment was made in the Everett cemetery.
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Miss Clara A. Ferry
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Thursday, January 6,
1955
Miss Clara A. Ferry of Roaring Spring, died Tuesday morning,
Jan. 4, 1955, after an extended illness. She was born in
New Enterprise March 7, 1873, a daughter of David and Rebecca
(Croyel) Ferry. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Grace Neal
of Canoe Creek, three brothers, Elmer of Roaring Spring R. D.,
Charles of Hollidaysburg R. D., and Warren of Martinsburg R. D.,
and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of the
Lutheran church, Roaring Spring. Funeral sercices:
Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the K. R. Miller funeral
home, Marinsburg, the Rev. E. W. Huston officiating.
Interment in Fairview cemetery, Martinsburg.
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Mrs. Anna Galbraith
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Thursday, January 6, 1955
Mrs. Anna Minnie Galbraith of Rockhill Furnace passsed away on
Monday, January 3, 1955 at 5 p.m., at the J. C. Blair Memorial
Hospital. She had been a pateint at the hospital for nine
days, and had been in failing health for the past 5 years.
The deceased was born at Yellow Creek on July 14, 1879, a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John Golden. She was united in marriage on
March 24, 1903, to James Galbraith of Rockhill Furnace, the
ceremony being performed at Hopewell by the Rev. Mr. Comp.
She was a member of the Prebyterian Church for many years.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by these five
children: Frank Galbraith and Edward G. Galbraith of
Aliquippa; Mabel (Mrs. Fred Rishel) and Jean (Mrs. Raymond
Bollinger) of Mount Union and Darrell G. Galbraith of Poland,
Ohio. Nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren also
survive, along with one brother and one sister, Martin V. Golden
of Hopewell and Mrs. Magaret Drover of Wakefield, Mass.
Funeral services: On Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Ott's
funeral home in Orbisonia. The Rev. Charles Fulton, pastor
of the Orbisonia Presbyterian Church and the Rev. David Emerson,
pastor of the Brethren, will officiate and interment will be made
in the Orbisonia cemetery.
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William Gibson
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, June 8, 1900
William Gibson, a lifelong resident of Bedford county, died at his home near Everett on Friday morning, June 1. The deceased was born on November 2, 1828, his age at the time of his death being seventy-one years, six months and twenty-nine days. He was a son of George W. and Hannah Gibson. He is survived by his wife and six children, Hannah Ridenour, of Hopewell, Ellen Roudabush, of Langdondale, and Kate, Lizzie, Wilhelmina and George W. Gibson, of Mt. Dallas; two brothers, George G. of Tyrone, and Henry F., of Friend’s Cove; and two sisters, Mary Carr, of Saxton, and Lizzie Sparks, of near Everett. Two sisters, Ellen and Mary, and one brother John, died about thirty years ago. During the civil war he was a member of Company K, 133rd regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, and for many years a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. Gibson was buried in the Hershberger graveyard in Snake Spring Valley. The services were conducted by the Brethren ministers – Revs Hershberger and Knisely – at the home of decedent at 10 o’clock Sunday morning.
A large concourse of friends and relatives were present to pay
the last token of respect to one who was always ready to extend a
friendly hand.
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John B. Hoover
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Thursday, January 6,
1955
John B. Hoover of Lancaster, died in St. Joseph's hospital,
Lancaster, early Tuesday morning, Jan 4, 1955, after a lengthy
illness. He was born Jan. 26, 1881, near Loysburg, the son
of George L. and Elizabeth (Baker) Hoover, and married Margaret
Mentzer Sept. 24, 1914. He was employed as a mail carrier
in Altoona and at the Lancaster Press and was a member of the
Lancaster Chruch of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife,
two daughters, Mrs. Caroline Helsey of Jonestown and Mrs. Ora
Bons of Tequea, R. D.; one son, Merle of Lancaster; 11
grandchildren, and two brothers, Wilson of Altoona and George of
Lancaster.
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Thomas King
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, July 7, 1899
A Fatal Blow
Thomas King died Saturday afternoon from a blow received on Wednesday in the Behm House, Altoona, from Bartender James Williams. King and Williams had a dispute over a bet of 50 cents on the Pittsburg baseball team. Williams claimed the money and when King refused to pay he is said to have slapped King's face with his open hand. Internal hemorrhage resulted, caused King's death. The coroner's jury found that King's death was caused by heart failure, super induced by loss of blood, due to a hemorrhage of the nose and that his death was hastened by the blow struck by Williams. Williams was arrested but released upon furnishing bail in the sum of $1000.
Thomas King was born at Waterside March 13, 1870. He went to Altoona with his parents at the age of two years. He received his education in the public schools and learned the trade of printer. He was manager of a boarding stable in Altoona for some time. In addition to this he conducted a cab and dray business. Besides his father and mother he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Dollie Coleman of Altoona.
Local News: Point - July 4
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob King today received news of the death of
their nephew, Thomas King of Altoona. Thomas King got into an
altercation on June 28 with James D. Williams, a bartender, about
a bet. Some high words passed between the men, when Williams
struck King on the nose, causing it to bleed. Mr. King was subject
to bad spells of bleeding at the nose. The bleeding continued and
King died on Saturday evening. Decedent was a son of Hezekiah
King, who was partly raised in Schellsburg. Mr. King is the
proprietor of the Gladstone hotel in Altoona. The bereaved parents
have the sympathy of their many friends in this community. Thomas
King was a good hearted young man and was liked by everybody.
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Mrs. Anna E. Martin
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, June 8, 1900
Mrs. Anna E. Martin, mother of Mrs. J. L. Barley, of Bloomfield township, died at her home in East Sharpsburg on June 4.
Mrs. Catharine Mauk
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, July 7, 1899
Died in Centreville, June 20, 1899, Mrs. Catharine Mauk, aged 71
years, 8 months, and 16 days.
George McCavitt
Bedford Gazette, (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Thursday, January 6,
1955
George McCavitt of
Defiance died Monday morning, January 3, 1955, in the J. C. Blair
Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Mr. McCavitt was well known
in Bedford, having been employed at the Graystone Hotel for a
number of years. A complete obituary will be published in a
later edition.
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James Ross McCoy
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, August 25, 1899
James Ross McCoy was fatally injured by the cars at Pittsburg on Thursday of last week while acting as brakeman on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad. He was taken to the West Penn hospital and his wounds attended to, but medical skill was unavailing and he died nine hours after the accident happened. The remains were brought to Bedford and interred in the cemetery at this place Sunday afternoon. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. I. W. Hendricks, pastor of the Reformed church, were held at the home of decedent. Ross McCoy was a son of O. G. and Levanda McCoy and was born November 20, 1878, at Centreville. In the fall of 1881 his parents came to Bedford. Here Mr. McCoy attended the public schools. Some years ago the family moved to Cumberland and later, in 1893, to Elkins, W. Va., where decedent worked for some time in the freight office of the West Virginia Central Railroad company. On May 6, 1898, he joined Company I, First West Vigrinia infanty volunteers, and was honorably discharged February 4, 1899, at Columbus, Ga. While in camp at Knowxville, Tenn., he was ill two months with typhoid fever. After his regiment was mustered out Mr. McCoy was in the employ of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company for eight weeks. He was making his first "run" on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie when he met his death. He is survived by his father and mother and a brother, Dr. Walter McCoy, resident physician of the city hospital, Newark, N. J. Ross McCoy was a dutiful, devoted son, a patriotic citizen and a loyal friend.
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Loy McMullin
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, July 7, 1899
Loy McMullin of Pittsburg, died here at the home of his brother,
Oliver McMullin, Tuesday morning of jaundice. He came to Bedford
about six weeks ago. Decedent was a son of James and Mary McMullin
and was born at this place fifty-two years ago. In January, 1870
he removed to Pittsburg. He was in the employ of the Western Union
Telegraph company for nearly thirty years and for many years was
chief of the quad-duplex system of telegraphy. Mr. McMullan was a
trustworthy employee and was universally esteemed by employers,
fellow operators and patrons of the office in which he worked. He
was one of the most skilful operators in the state. Twenty-two
years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Huff of
Coshocton, O. His widow and two sons - James and William survive
him. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon and
were conducted by Rev. Emory M. Stevens, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal church. Interment in the Bedford cemetery.
Jacob W. Mench died at his home at Ray's Hill on Sunday, July 9,
1899, aged forty years and nine days. He had been ill for
some time. Mr. Mench was born in Black Valley, near Everett,
June 30, 1859, but moved to Ray's Hill with his parents when he
was about six years old. He leaves surviving him a wife and
child, five sisters and a mother.
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Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, June 8, 1900
Miss Emma Miller, of Cessna, after a long illness, died on May 31. The deceased was aged fifty-seven years, one month and fifteen days. The funeral services were held in Mt. Smith Methodist Episcopal church on June 1 and were conducted by Rev. F. E. Purcell, of Wolfsburg, assisted by Rev. S. C. Stover, of Cessna. An unusual feature of the services was the introduction of a phonograph, which played “Safe in the Arms of Jeses,” by Sankey, while the friends were viewing the remains. Miss Miller was a devoted member of the Methodist church for over twenty five years. The esteem in which she was held was manifested by the large concourse of relatives and friends who attended the funeral services.
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, July 7, 1899
Died near Fishertown, June 26, 1899, Isaiah Morris, aged 76
years, 2 months and 5 days.
James Mortimore
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, July 14, 1899
James Mortimore, one of the most prominent citizens of Mann's
Choice, passed away on Tuesday. Decedent was paralyzed two
years ago and has since been an invalid. One week ago he had
a second stroke, which proved fatal. He was born January 7,
1829, and in 1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret
Griffith, of Janners, Pa. He was a member of the
Presbyterian church. The funeral services were held
yesterday morning and the interment was made in the Mr. Olive
cemetery. He is survived by his wife and two children, Ross
Mortimore and Mrs. Alva B. Twigg, of Cumberland, Md.
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George I. Mowry, of Altoona, died on Monday evening. Decedent was a native of Bedford county. He was aged fifty-five years and eight months. For the past fifteen years he resided at Millville, where he was employed as a blacksmith in the rolling mill of the Altoona Iron company. Mr. Mowry is survived by his wife and nine children.
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James H. Pick
Newspaper: Bedford Gazette - 5 Nov 1987
Obit: James H. Pick, 60, of Water Street, Hyndman, died Tuesday, November 3, 1987, at the Veterans Administration Center in Altoona. He was born in Hyndman, November 7, 1926, a son of the late James H. Pick Sr., and Violet J. (Miller) Pick.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen E. (Lapp) Pick, and his death ends a marriage of 34 years. He is also survived by one son, James E. Pick of Indiana University of Pennsylvania; and two daughters: Mrs. Sharon M. Turner, of Hyndman; and Donna R. Schad, of Buffalo Mills, R.D. 1. Four grandchildren also survive along with one other brother Harold (Pat), of Buffalo Mills, R.D. 1; and two sisters, Mrs. Eileen Geissert, of Calif.; and Mrs. Elizabeth Ritchey, of Hyndman.
Mr. Pick retired after 36 years as a locomotive engineer for B&O Railroad, and was also a carpenter. He served with the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II, was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Past Commander of Hyndman VFW Oscar Jordan Post #7375, member of Hyndman Lodge #589 F&AM, and the First United Church of Christ of Hyndman.
Funeral services: Friday, November 6, at 11 a.m. at the Harvey H. Zeigler Funeral Home in Hyndman, with Rev. Ruth S. Kershner and Rev. James D. Myers officiating. Burial in Hyndman Cemetery with graveside military honors conducted by Hundman VFW Oscar Jordan Post #7375 and the Fort Bedford Honor Guard. Friends will be recieved at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may take the form of contributions to the Hyndman Rescue Squad or the First United Church of Christ of Hyndman.
Mrs. Mary A. Rammage
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, June 21, 1918
Mrs. Mary A. Rammage, an aged resident of Yellow Creek, the widow
of Thomas Rammage, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Sue Eller
on June 7, after a long illness from a complication of diseases.
She was born Nov. 27 1842, at Springfield Pa, and had been a
member of the United Brethern Church for many years. She is
survived by one sister, Mrs Rachel McGee, of Loop Station and one
brother, Frank Miller, of portage and three children, Mrs Howard
Golden, of 631 Harrison Ave, Mrs Eller, of Yellow Creek and James
Rammage, of Hopewell. There are also thirty-two grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren.
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Miss Etta N. Reamer
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, July 7, 1899
On Thursday of last week the blessed Lord Jesus went down into His garden of flowers to gather one of his loveliest lilies. When stricken with sickness and a sedative was given her, with a presentiment of her departure, her last words were: "I will now have a profound sleep." At 11:40 o'clock at night she passed away in a sweet and placid sleep. Although an invalid for a number of years her death was a shock to all, so suddenly and unexpectedly did the silent messenger come to her. Etta N. Reamer was an elected person, for her whole life was one of continuous, unselfish, unwearying and useful service. She served the sick, the afflicted, the suffering and the poor by often visiting them, comforting them, and, when necessary, relieving their wants. She made no distinction between the rich and the poor, the white and the colored people. All alike received her sympathy and her care. The distinctive feature of the present century is Altruism, on the principle of living and acting for the interest of others. She acted upon this humane principle during her whole life.
No more touching tribute could have been paid to her memory than the concourse of the poor and the colored people, who called all day long to have a last gaze upon her pure, beautiful and peaceful face. She suffered much for several years she suffered physical ailment and mental trouble, but she always had the same happy and peaceful smile on her face. No person in Bedford has ever rendered such faithful, unselfish and useful service to our people. And no one has ever been so generally beloved by them as she was. Her memory will ever be fresh in their hearts.
She was the eldest daughter of Dr. Francis C. Reamer and Georgiana, his wife. He was an eminent physician and was a surgeon in the late civil war. He died on the 28th of April, 1870 aged forty-six years. His wife died on the 28th of May, 1869. Aged forty-four years. They had ten children. Only two are living - Ida, married to P. C. Ambrose of Philadelphia and Charles C. Reamer of Bedford.
The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the residence of Charles C. Reamer. Nearly every family in Bedford was represented. The attendance was very large and general. The Rev. Mr. Carter of the Episcopal church, Baltimore, Md. And Rev. C.C. Adams of the Presbyterian church, Bedford, were the officiating clergymen. The pall-bearers were S. S. Metzger, John M. Reynolds, J. T. Alsip, Frank Fletcher, Frank E. Colvin and Edwin Middleton.
W.P.S.
William A. Ressler, a well known citizen of Bedford county, died at his home in Rainsburg on Sunday. He was born in Friend's Cove severty-two years ago and spent the greater part of his life there, although for a few years he lived in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties. His parents were among the early settlers in the upper end of the Cove. Decedent was a member of Company D, 55th regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, entering the service in March, 1864, in which month the troops went to Buford, S. C., and remained there until April, when they proceeded to Gloucester Point, Va., where Mr. Ressler contracted typhoid fever and was sent to Fortress Monroe. After he recovered he was placed on detached duty, serving with the heavy artillery. In June, 1865, he rejoined the 55th regiment, which was encamed at Petersburg, Va., and was mustered out August 30 of the same year. Mr. Ressler was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Rainsburg for more than half a century. He held several borough offices at various times. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Rainsburg, Tuesday morning and were conducted by Rev. Francis E. Purcell, pastor of the Wolfsburg circut of the Methodist Episcopal church. A large concourse of relatives and friends of the deceased was present. Mr. Ressler is survived by a son and two daughters, namely, Mrs. Daniel W. Beam, of Bedford, Mrs. Tenie McClellan, of Rainsburg, and G. H. Ressler, at home.
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Submitted by: Nancy Piper
Mrs. Elizabeth Ritchey, widow of the late Adam Ritchey, died at
her home at Tatesville on Thursday, January 23. She was born May
4, 1837, and her maiden name was Rammage. She is survived by one
son, William of Virginia, and one sister, Maggie Rammage of
Tatesville. The funeral services were conducted in the
Tatesville Methodist Church by Rev. George Batzell and interment
was made in the Everett Cemetery.
Agnes Roberts
Girl, 9 Is Drowned
Bedford, Pa., Today (AP) Vernon Ceisel, Bedford County coroner,
reported that Agnes Roberts, 9, drowned while attempting to wade a
swollen stream on the parents farm about 10 miles south of
Bedford. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick E. Roberts.
[Lebanon Daily News (Lebanon, Pennsylvania) Friday Evening, August
22, 1947 - Contributed by Nancy Piper]
Nicholas Stephen Russell died suddenly in Bedford township at the home of George Yont, where he had been living, on Sunday morning. The cause of death was heart disease. Decedent was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Russell and was born at Claysburg seventy-six years ago. He came to Bedford county in 1832. In 1846 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Claar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Claar, of Bedford township. To this union two children were born-Levi and Peter. The former died in 1849. The latter lives in East St. Clair township. The deceased is also survived by a brother, William, of Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Price, of Bedford township. Mrs. Russell answered the final summons on June 16, 1897. Mr. Russell was a farmer and followed that occupation many years. The funeral services were held in Messiah Lutheran church near Belden on Monday afternoon. The pastor, Rev. E. E. Parson, officiated. Decedent was a member of the Lutheran church since 1855. He was a kind neighbor and good citizen.
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John Scott
The Centinel (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) Wednesday, September 5, 1810
Bedford, August 29
Died in this borough, on Sunday evening last, after a short but painful illness, John Scott, Esq. one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of this county - aged about 46 years. Those who knew the deceased can attest that he was truly an affectionate husband, a tender indulgent parent, a kind and social neighbor, and a worthy useful citizen.
Mrs. Emma Sleek
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, June 8, 1900
Mrs. Emma Sleek, widow of Thomas Sleek, died at her home near
Fishertown Tuesday evening.
Josiah Tewell
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, July 7, 1899
Centreville - July 5
Our quiet village was startled Sunday morning to learn of the unexpected death of Josiah Tewell as he had recovered from his recent illness and had ridden to the mill Saturday morning with a sack of grain for chop and back again in the evening to get the same, stopping at the post office for the mail and talking and jesting with those present. He arose at 4 o'clock, breathing with great difficulty. The doctor was called in, but in less than an hour Mr. Tewell was still in death from heart failure. He was an industrious farmer and accumulated a fair share of this world's goods. He had retired for several years and was living quietly in our village. There survive him a widow and two daughters, Mrs. S.S. Nave, living on adjoining farms and Miss Martha, at home, two sisters, Mrs. John Castell of Beau's Cove and Miss Susannah Tewell of near Charlesville. Funeral services at the M.P. church, interment in the Fellowship cemetery, his pastor, Rev. Reane officiating.
S.S. Nave is on the sick list.
R.
Mrs. T. A. Trout
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Friday, June 8, 1900
Mrs. T. A. Trout died at her home in East Freedom on Monday. She
was aged forty-nine years.
Helen L. Weaverling
Bedford Gazette (Bedford, Pennsylvania) Thursday, April 22, 1948
Funeral services for Helen L. Weaverling, 34, Bedford, R. 4, who died at Deshong hospital, Buter, Thursday, April 15, were conducted at the Cove Reformed church Sunday, with military rites in charge of the combined posts of the Bedford American Legion 113 and the Bedford V. F. W. 7527. Miss Weaverling was bon March 8, 1914, in Bedford, a daughter of Lester and Mae (Smith) Weaverling. She served as corporal in the Wac for 27 months and was discharged at Camp Beale, Calif. She is survived by her father; three brothers, Charles, Dalton and Vernon, and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Cessna, all of Bedford, R. 4. Membership was held in Cumberland Legion Post 13. Funeral arrangements were in charge of S. Alton Barefoot.
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