BAKER (article appeared Monday Oct 8.)
County Seaman Killed While En Route Home
U.S. Navy man, Paul (Skip) Baker, of Centerville, was killed in an automobile crash Saturday near Romney, W. VA., in which four other sailors were killed.
Baker and the other navy men were en route to their homes or the homes of friends on a 72-hour weekend pass from the Naval Air Station at Norfolk, VA. The accident occurred at approximately 3 am when their speeding automobile skidded on a rain-soaked highway and crashed into a tractor-trailer loaded with 12 tons of coal.
Airman First Class Baker, 19, was a son of Clayton Baker, Centerville, and Mrs. Eugene Combs of Richeyville. He graduated from Centerville High School with the class of 1950.
He was born July 22, 1932, at Centerville, and was a member of Centerville Methodist Church.
Besides his parents he leaves a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Giffin, of Centerville; two brothers, William Baker, of Brownsville, and Kenneth Baker, of Martinez, Calif., and a step-sister, Sally Zaring, of Richeyville.
The accident report states a sixth sailor was tossed out of the auto just before it crashed into the truck and was slightly injured.
State Police Sgt. L. W. Kelly said the automobile was traveling at an excessive rate of speed on a straight stretch of U.S. Route 50 seven miles east of Romney when it went out of control on the wet surface.
The dead were Kenneth Ray, Newcomber, 19, Uniontown, PA.; Paul G. Baker, 19, West Brownsville, PA.; M. L. Soukup, 17, Ellsworth, Kans,; Millard F. Blood, 17, Ticonderoga, N. Y., and George A. Bischoff, 20, 938 Kirkbridge Street, Pittsburgh.
James E. Galderice, 20, Uniontown, PA.; was tossed out of the auto and was found walking dazed along the highway. He was taken to Cumberland Hospital where he was treated for shock.
Four persons, including a baby, were riding in the cab of the tractor-trailer but escaped injury. They included the driver, Lee Shobe, New Creek, W. Va., his sister, and her husband and their baby daughter. The truck was undamaged.
Shobe told State Police the sailors auto went into a long skid and he had time to pull over and stop on the shoulder of the highway before the crash.
BAKER – funeral notice
Friends of Paul Baker, U.S. Navy, of Centerville, who died Oct 6, 1951, will be received at the home of his mother, Mrs. Eugene Combs, House 174, Richeyville, where funeral services will be held Tuesday Oct. 9, 1951, at 2 pm in charge of Rev. J. C. Cox, pastor of the Centerville Methodist Church, and Rev. D. C. Robbins, pastor of First Methodist Church of Brownsville. Burial will be in Westland Cemetery. John B. Greenlee, Beallsville, funeral director.
DEAVES
G. Dempsey Deaves, 87, died in his home at Centerville, Monday June 21, 1954 at 1:30 am after an illness of several years.
He was born in West Bethlehem Township March 7, 1867, a son of Rev. A. H. and nancy Evans Deaves.
Mr. Deaves was Centerville’s oldest resident, having lived there since he was three months old.
He followed painting and farming.
He was a member of Centerville Methodist Church.
His wife Elta Mae Deaves, died in 1952.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Guy L. Horne, of Centerville, and Mrs. Walter F. Gray, of Waynesburg; three children are deceased. He leaves three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Mary L. Cleaver of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
BUCKINGHAM
William Woodrow Buckingham, 65, of Bridgeville, died Wednesday, March 25, 1981, in St. Clair Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born June 21, 1915, in Marianna, a son of William and Laura Baker Buckingham.
Mr. Buckingham was employed by Universal Cyclops Corp., retiring in 1970. He was then employed by Mayview State Hospital, retiring in 1979.
His wife, Vera Yorty Buckingham, died in December 1979.
Surviving are three daughters, Donna Klemm of Greencastle, Marian Johns of Freedonia and Billie Byers of Herndon, VA.; two brothers, John Buckingham of Alabama and Guy Buckingham of Meadville; three sisters, Mary Crawford of Fredericktown R.D. 1, Evelyn Hartman of Florida, and Mildred Buckingham of Albuquerque, N. M.; and 10 grandchildren.
BUCKINGHAM – funeral notice
Friends of William Woodrow Buckingham of Bridgeville who died Wednesday, March 25, 1981, will be received from 7 to 9 pm. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Saturday, March 28, with the Rev. D. Michael Minter officiating. Burial in Beallsville Cemetery. The family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association.
BAILEY
Lawrence W. Bailey, 81, of 229 North Wade Avenue, Washington, died Tuesday, February 24, 1981, at 1 pm in Washington Hospital.
He was born October 6, 1899, in Washington, a son of Henry and Emma Swart Bailey.
Mr. Bailey was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder. He was a retired employee of Pittsburgh national Bank and attended East Washington High School and Carnegie Mellon University, (then Carnegie Institute of Technology).
Mr. Bailey was a member of Washington rotary, Washington Lodge 164, F & AM, Washington Royal Arch Chapter No. 150, Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Pittsburgh, and Syria Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. He was a director of the Salvation Army, a member of the Washington county Historical Society and the Edwin Scott Linton Post 175, American Legion. He was a veteran of World War I.
On August 6, 1971, in Merritt Island Fla, he married Lois Walker, who survives. Also surviving is one niece, Mrs. Caryle (Margot) Maw of London, England.
Two sisters, Inez Bailey and Lena Bailey Bell, and one brother Harry Bailey are deceased.
BAILEY – funeral notice
Friends of Lawrence W. Bailey, 229 North Wade Avenue, who died Tuesday, February 24, 1981, will be received Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm in the Richard H. Piatt Funeral Home, Richard H. Piatt, supervisor, 130 East Wheeling Street, where services will be held Friday, February 27, at 11 am in Charge of the Rev. H. Walton Voight, Interment in Washington Cemetery, Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors.
LOCAL WOMAN TO MARK 99TH BIRTHDAY TODAY
There are few people who can say they have lived through the terms of 19 U.S. presidents, seen the inventions of electricity and automobiles, and witnessed too, the first manned lunar landing.
Sarah Jane Andrews, of 600 Addison Street, is one person who can say she has seen all of those things. She will be 99 today.
Born July 22, 1875, in Mercer county, the former Sarah Jane Bromley came to Washington 84 years ago, where with her family, established the first general store in the area.
Just before the turn of the century, Sarah Jane became a teacher in West Washington, and can remember the construction of the present county courthouse in 1900.
Mrs. Andrews is one of seven children, and she, along with her younger brother Ray, are the only two family members surviving.
On July 24, 1901, she married John S. Andrews, who is deceased. She had three children, Miss Mary Thistlethwaite, Miss Jean Andrews and Ray Andrews, all of Washington. There are four grandchildren, one grandchild is deceased and seven great-grandchildren.
W. P. Wilson Marks 98th (1976)
W. P. Wilson of 325 Duncan Avenue, Washington, quietly observed his 98thbirthday in his home Monday, Oct. 18.
Retired circulation manager of the Observer Publishing Company, where he was employed for over 50 years, Mr. Wilson resided with his daughter, Jean Robinson.
A number of birthday remembrances were received from relatives and friends during the day, including floral tributes and a pumpkin pie. Mr. Wilson reported that he spent a “pleasant and happy day.”
CONNER
Mary B. Conner, 86, formerly of 23 South College Street, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 2, 1977, in the Washington Hospital Extended Care Facility after a lingering illness.
She was born December 12, 1890, in Mt. Pleasant Township, Washington County, a daughter of William John and Cora Belle McCalmont Conner. She was a member of the Faith United Presbyterian Church and the Deborah Circle of the church.
A retired employee of Mellon National Bank, she attended Washington schools, Washington High School, and graduated from the Washington Female Seminary with the class of 1911.
She belonged to the Daughter of the American Revolution, Lincoln Chapter no. 112, Order of the Eastern Star, Current Events Club and the Washington County Historical Society.
She was the last of her immediate family.
Surviving is a cousin, Mrs. Ethel Manson of Washington.
Deceased are two brothers, Walter W. and Carlton A. Conner. A sister, Florence Genevieve, and a brother George, died in infancy.
McCLAY
Mrs. John F. McClay.
Rose Price McClay, 94, of 364 Burton Avenue, Washington, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 1975, in the Jane Francis Nursing Home, Ravenna, Ohio.
She was born October 29, 1880, in Canton Township, a daughter of W. W. and Lucinda Clark Price, and had resided in Washington her entire life.
She was a member of Faith United Presbyterian Church and a past member of the Child Welfare Circle.
Her husband, John Ferguson McClay, died February 12, 1947.
Surviving are six daughters, Ruth M. Herwick, Ravenna, Ohio; Margaret M. Baumberger, Washington; Alice M. Siegfried, Mt. Lebanon; Eleanor Britton, Palm Springs, Calif; Sarah E. Stewart, Washington, and Josephine Meighen, with whom she made her home. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A son, Thomas C. McClay is deceased.
RICHARDSON
Ross E. Richardson, 78, of 103 Oak Street, Bentleyville, died Tuesday, may 27, 1975, at 8:45 a.m. following an illness of 18 months.
He was born January 4, 1897, in Bentleyville, a son of John Elliott and Ruth Crumrine Richardson.
He was a former employee of the Bethlehem Mines Corporation, retiring in 1963 after 47 years of service.
He was a member of the Bentleyville United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his widow, Gladys Dague Richardson; two sons, Dr. Ross E. Richardson or Eighty Four, and James E. Richardson of Monroeville; one sister, Ether B. Richardson of Bentleyville; two grandsons and one granddaughter.
Three brothers, I. Barclay, Wayne W., and Charles K. Richardson, are deceased.
SHARP
Harold C. (Buzz) Sharp, 66, of 330 Shirls Avenue, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 1975, in Shadyside Hospital.
He was born in West Newton, a son of William Hallam and Ethel May Squibb Sharp.
Mr. Sharp was a resident of Washington since 1935. He was a member of the church of the Covenant, a past elder, a past trustee, and a past superintendent of the Sunday school.
He was a graduate of Monessen High School and a 1932 graduate of Grove City College. Mr. Sharp was a member of F and AM Sunset Lodge 623 and was a retired employee of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
On September 16, 1933, he was married to Ethel M. Purvis, who survives.
Also surviving are, one son, the Rev. William J. Sharp, Sunset Beach, Calif.; one daughter, Nancy, wife of Thomas W. tucker, Glendale, Calif.; one sister, Vernice, wife of Victor Renno, Sarasota, Fla.; one aunt, Jess Sharp, and one uncle, James Sharp, both of Mt. Lebanon and four grandchildren.
BURT
Mrs. Ralph H. Burt, (Elsie May Humbert Burt), 81, of 809 North Main Street, Washington, died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, 1971, in Washington Hospital, following complications from an illness in 1958.
She was born in Washington March 6, 1889, a daughter of the late Peter Preston and Nancy Sherrard Humbert, and was a resident of Washington all her life.
Mrs. Burt was a member of the Church of the Covenant, Washington Chapter 409, Order of the Eastern Star, and an active member of the Martha Paul Bible Sunday School Class and the Current Events Club as long as her health permitted.
On June 14, 1911, she was married to Ralph H. Burt, who died Feb. 26, 1964.
Surviving are four children, Florence, wife of Russell L. Kimberland, and Harold H. Burt, both of Washington, Elinor, wife of Arthur Kowell, Cumberland, Md., and Ralph H. Burt Jr., Butler; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Two brothers, Thomas and Joseph Humber, and one sister, Martha Jane, preceded her in death.
NEALE
Mrs. Elizabeth Neale, 85, of 290 Low Hill Road, Brownsville, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, February, 7, 1973 in her home.
Born July 19, 1887 in Centerville Borough, she was a daughter of Oliver and Annie Taylor.
She was a member of the Taylor United Methodist Church of Centerville and was past president of the United Methodist Women of the church. Active in church affairs, she was a Sunday school teacher for many years and served as church pianist.
Her husband, Charles H. Neale, died May 39, 1953.
Surviving are one son, Edwin E. of Brownsville; four grandchildren and five freat-grandchildren.
WOLFE
Margaret Grimes Wolf, 95, formerly of Centerville died at 11:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, 1974, in Washington Hospital. She had been a patient in McMurray Hill Manor Nursing Home.
She was born April 22, 1878 in West Brownsville to William S. and Elizabeth Dorsey Grimes. Her husband, Harry H. Wolfe died January 28, 1974.
She was a member of the Centerville United Methodist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Katharine Klingensmith, Ormond Beach, Fla. and Rheyma Fox and Elizabeth Bushyeager, both of Mt. Lebanon; a sister, Martha Crowthers, Detroit, Mich; a brother, Paul, Brownsville R.D.2; two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
FISHER
Mary Thistlethwaite Fisher, 69, of Fredericktown, R.D.1, Centerville Borough, died at 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 1969, in Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh.
She was born December 5, 1899, in Centerville, a daughter of Elmer T. and Lizabeth Eleanor Watkins Thistlethwaite.
Mrs. Fisher was a graduate of Centerville High School and was also a graduate of Indiana Normal School with the Class or 1919. She taught school for two years until her marriage, August 17, 1921, to William Fisher, who survives.
Mrs. Fisher was a member of the Centerville United Methodist Church, and was also a member of the WSCS of the church.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two sons: William Jr., of Washington, and Harold T., of Waukegan, Ill.; one daughter, Jean wife of Ralph H. Smith, of Glendale, Ariz.; one sister, Ina, wife of Allen D. Gray, of Seneca; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
FILBY
Dr. Raymond E. Filby, 76, of 700 Fayette Street, Washington, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 1973, in Washington Hospital.
He was born May 7, 1896, in Greene County, a son of Samuel and Minnie Estella Carrel Filby.
Dr. Filby was a member of Broad Street Baptist church. An ordained deacon of the Baptist Church, he taught the Baraca Sunday School class of the church for many years.
A 1917 graduate of California State Normal School, he taught in Amwell Township in 1917-18, and in Noscoe Hall, 1930-31. In 1920, he graduated from Universal Chiropractic college, and had practiced chiropractics since that time. He attended Duquesne University in 1947.
Dr. Filby was a member of the American Chiropractic Association, Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association and the Allegheny county Chiropractic Association.
A veteran of World War I, he was a member of American Legion Post 175.
He served one term as school director in Washington.
June 29, 1921, he married Violet Lewis, who survives.
Also surviving are a brother, John C. Filby, and a nephew, John Filby, both of Billings, Mont. A son, Samuel E. Filby is deceased.
BURRELL
Rev. Hedley A. Burrell, 73, a former pastor at Mt. Prospect Presbyterian Church and retired Salvation Army officer, died Saturday, January 20, 1973 in the Salvation Army Retired Officers Residence, 210 5th Street, Asbury Park, N.J.
He was born in Neyland, South Wales, and immigrated to Canada in 1912. He graduated from the Salvation Army Training college in Toronto in 1921, when he was commissioned an officer.
During World War I, he served with the Canadian Expeditionary Forces and served two years overseas.
Mr. Burrell came to the United Stated in 1928 where he served 10 corps appointments in various locations. He retired from Salvation Army duty in 1964. From 1964 until 1971, he serves as pastor at the Mt. Prospect Presbyterian Church, Thomas.
Surviving are his wife Linnie; one son Master Sergeant Hedley D. Burrell, Canon Air Force Base, Clovis, N.M.; four daughters: Mrs. Muriel Clay, Washington Boro; Mrs. Ruth Laws, Fr. Lauderdale, Fla.; Mrs. Marian Fritz, Barrington, N.J., and Mrs. Mrytle Brownston, Delta, Ohio; one brother, Colin Burrell, Toronto; one sister, Mrs. Marian Pearce, Toronto, and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Salvation Army Citadel, Asbury Park, N.J. Burial will be held in Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, N. Y.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Obituary correction
Back on May 10, I posted the obituary of James William Elwood. This obit came from the New York Times. However, they had his name wrong and I failed to catch it. His name is JOHN Elwood. I have corrected it in the original posting. Sorry about that.
The Beallsville Cemetery website is back up and running although it is in a temporary home. I can't make changes or update it yet but at least it is accessible.
The Beallsville Cemetery website is back up and running although it is in a temporary home. I can't make changes or update it yet but at least it is accessible.
More Obituaries
JONES
Muriel B. Jones, 54, wife of David A. Jones, of Charleroi R.D.1., Fallowfield Township, died unexpectedly at her home at 12:30 am Thursday, August 6, 1954.
She was born in Deemston Borough, Nov 12, 1899, a daughter of the late Frank L. and Jennie Morton Baker.
Mrs. Jones was a teacher in Charleroi Public School system prior to her marriage and was a substitute in various schools since her marriage.
She was a member of the Charleroi Methodist Church, Charleroi Chapter Order of Eastern Star No 122, the Ladies Auxiliary McKean Commandry No. 80 Knights Templar, the Cloverleaf Club of Fallowfield Township.
She is survived by her husband, David A. Jones, three children, Kathleen, Eileen, and Wendell, at home; the following brother and sisters, Mrs. Mabel Thayer of Rhoadesville, VA., Mrs. Henry Galloway of Charleroi, R.D., J. Russell Baker, Paul M. Baker, L. Lloyd Baker, all three of Charleroi.
DUVALL
Mrs. Katherine L. Duvall, 65, Bentleyville, wife of the late J. B. Duvall, died suddenly at 10:10 pm. Friday, April 15, 1955, in the Brownsville Hospital. She had been ill since Tuesday, but was admitted to the hospital only one hour before her death.
She was born in Centerville December 25, 1889. Mrs. Duvall was a member of the Centerville Methodist Church; Monongahela Valley DAR; the DAR of Bentleyville; and Eastern Star, Iron Bridge Chapter no. 255, Brownsville.
Her husband, a well-known Bentleyville merchant, died in February 1954.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dolly Park, Brownsville, two grandsons, Thomas E, III, and Kevin H.; two granddaughters, Renee and Karen H. Park, all of Brownsville; one brother, Raymond Stathers, Pittsburgh; and one cousin, Fred Stathers, Centerville. Two brothers, Goodloe and John Stathers, are deceased.
HILL (April 6, 1947)
Robert Hill, 14, son of Heston and Grace Dorsey Hill, died in his Washington home at 7 am yesterday. He was born in Washington July 22, 1932.
In poor health for five years, he had been confined to his home the past two years. He last attended school in December, 1944. He was a member of the third Presbyterian Church and of the Sunday school
Surviving besides his parents are two brothers, George and David, at home, his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ora Hill, Centerville, and his grandmother, Mrs. Annie Dorsey, West Brownsville. A sister died in July 1931.
Friedns will be received at the home, 665 Donnan Avenue, until noon tomorrow when the body will be removed to the Graham P. Cowieson funeral home for services at 2:30 pm with Dr. W. Franklin Harkey in charge. Burial in Beallsville Cemetery.
[had he lived, this would have been my uncle]
HILL
Grace Dorsey Hill, 87, of 665 Donnan Avenue, Washington, died Friday, February 27, 1987, at 6:50 am in her residence.
She was born April I, 1899, in West Brownsville, a daughter of Charles I. and Annie Watkins Dorsey.
A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan College of Delaware, Ohio, she had taught school in the early 1920s. Most recently she was a homemaker.
Mrs. Hill was a member of the Church of the Covenant.
On October 16, 1926, in West Brownsville, she married Heston M. Hill, who survives.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, George D. Hill of Washington and David R. Hill or Williamsville, N.Y.; five grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Deceased are on son, Charles Robert Hill, one daughter, Dorothy Louise Hill; one brother, Ross Dorsey and one sister, Marjorie Cleaver.
[this was my grandmother]
HILL
Heston McKinley Hill, 90, of 665 Donnan Avenue, Washington, died at 6 pm Monday, April 6, 1987, in Washington Hospital.
He was born November 26, 1896, in Washington County, a son of Ira and Ora Baker Hill.
Mr. Hill was a member of the church of the covenant, and was a former Elder and trustee of the church.
He retired as assistant vice president of Mellon Bank in Washington in 1961, following 38 years with that band and Citizens National Bank.
Mr. Hill was a graduate of Centerville High School and Penn State University.
He was a former president of the Washington School Board.
Mr. Hill was a member of the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post No. 175 and the Hawkins Home Post of the VFW.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War I, when he served in the pacific Theater.
On October 16, 1926, he married Grace Dorsey in West Browsnville. She died February 27, 1987.
Surviving are two sons, George D. Hill of Washington and David R. Hill of Williamsville, N.Y.; and five grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Deceased are one sister, Agnes Burke; one son, Robert Hill and one daughter Dorothy Louise Hill.
[this was my grandfather. He died on the exact same date – April 6 – 40 years after his son Charles Robert Hill died and only 2 months after his wife Grace Dorsey Hill died. I still miss my grandparents after all these years !! ]
AMOS
Austin Snyder Amos, 133 Maple Avenue, died Tuesday, June 29, 1954, at 10 pm. He had been in failing health for the past four months. Had he lived until July 19, he would have achieved his 95th year.
He had been a resident of Washington for the past 32 years since retiring from farming. He was born in Beallsville, a son of the late George and Isabelle Snyder Amos.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Cora Shrumm, at whose home he died, and Mrs. Anna Smith, Wilkinsburg; one sister, Mrs. Mary Frances Thompson, Uniontown; and seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. His wife Sarah Elizabeth and one son, Arthur, preceded him in death.
AMOS – funeral notice
Friends of Austin Snyder Amos, 133 Maple Avenue, who died Tuesday, June 29, 1954, will be received at the G. Earl McCoy Mortuary, 835 Allison Ave, after 7 pm Wednesday, June 30, 1954, where funeral services will be held Friday, July 2 at 2 pm in charge of the Rev. Dr. Lester I. Snyder, former pastor of the Allison Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will be in Washington Cemetery.
SANTEE (a piece of this clipping was missing)
William Dale Santee, 20, of Fredericktown, RD 1 died suddenly Thursday, March 13, 1952, at 11:20 am shortly after returning from his employment at the -------supermarket in Washington.
Mr. Santee had worked at the store during the night and had arrived home at 10:30 am. Shortly after he arrived home he went outdoors to work in his flower garden where he was stricken and found dead by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Santee.
The cause of death had not been determined last night, although he was not known to have been ill.
He was born in Centerville Nov 7, 1931, a son of Ernest and Florence Bane Santee.
Mr. Santee was a member of Centerville Methodist Church. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1951.
He is survived by his parents; five brothers, Earl and Paul of Fredericktown, R.D.1; Edward, of 12 Park Place, Summit, NJ.; Robert and Clifford, in the U.S. Army in Germany; three sisters, Annabell, Betty and Shirley, all at home.
Muriel B. Jones, 54, wife of David A. Jones, of Charleroi R.D.1., Fallowfield Township, died unexpectedly at her home at 12:30 am Thursday, August 6, 1954.
She was born in Deemston Borough, Nov 12, 1899, a daughter of the late Frank L. and Jennie Morton Baker.
Mrs. Jones was a teacher in Charleroi Public School system prior to her marriage and was a substitute in various schools since her marriage.
She was a member of the Charleroi Methodist Church, Charleroi Chapter Order of Eastern Star No 122, the Ladies Auxiliary McKean Commandry No. 80 Knights Templar, the Cloverleaf Club of Fallowfield Township.
She is survived by her husband, David A. Jones, three children, Kathleen, Eileen, and Wendell, at home; the following brother and sisters, Mrs. Mabel Thayer of Rhoadesville, VA., Mrs. Henry Galloway of Charleroi, R.D., J. Russell Baker, Paul M. Baker, L. Lloyd Baker, all three of Charleroi.
DUVALL
Mrs. Katherine L. Duvall, 65, Bentleyville, wife of the late J. B. Duvall, died suddenly at 10:10 pm. Friday, April 15, 1955, in the Brownsville Hospital. She had been ill since Tuesday, but was admitted to the hospital only one hour before her death.
She was born in Centerville December 25, 1889. Mrs. Duvall was a member of the Centerville Methodist Church; Monongahela Valley DAR; the DAR of Bentleyville; and Eastern Star, Iron Bridge Chapter no. 255, Brownsville.
Her husband, a well-known Bentleyville merchant, died in February 1954.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dolly Park, Brownsville, two grandsons, Thomas E, III, and Kevin H.; two granddaughters, Renee and Karen H. Park, all of Brownsville; one brother, Raymond Stathers, Pittsburgh; and one cousin, Fred Stathers, Centerville. Two brothers, Goodloe and John Stathers, are deceased.
HILL (April 6, 1947)
Robert Hill, 14, son of Heston and Grace Dorsey Hill, died in his Washington home at 7 am yesterday. He was born in Washington July 22, 1932.
In poor health for five years, he had been confined to his home the past two years. He last attended school in December, 1944. He was a member of the third Presbyterian Church and of the Sunday school
Surviving besides his parents are two brothers, George and David, at home, his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ora Hill, Centerville, and his grandmother, Mrs. Annie Dorsey, West Brownsville. A sister died in July 1931.
Friedns will be received at the home, 665 Donnan Avenue, until noon tomorrow when the body will be removed to the Graham P. Cowieson funeral home for services at 2:30 pm with Dr. W. Franklin Harkey in charge. Burial in Beallsville Cemetery.
[had he lived, this would have been my uncle]
HILL
Grace Dorsey Hill, 87, of 665 Donnan Avenue, Washington, died Friday, February 27, 1987, at 6:50 am in her residence.
She was born April I, 1899, in West Brownsville, a daughter of Charles I. and Annie Watkins Dorsey.
A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan College of Delaware, Ohio, she had taught school in the early 1920s. Most recently she was a homemaker.
Mrs. Hill was a member of the Church of the Covenant.
On October 16, 1926, in West Brownsville, she married Heston M. Hill, who survives.
Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, George D. Hill of Washington and David R. Hill or Williamsville, N.Y.; five grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Deceased are on son, Charles Robert Hill, one daughter, Dorothy Louise Hill; one brother, Ross Dorsey and one sister, Marjorie Cleaver.
[this was my grandmother]
HILL
Heston McKinley Hill, 90, of 665 Donnan Avenue, Washington, died at 6 pm Monday, April 6, 1987, in Washington Hospital.
He was born November 26, 1896, in Washington County, a son of Ira and Ora Baker Hill.
Mr. Hill was a member of the church of the covenant, and was a former Elder and trustee of the church.
He retired as assistant vice president of Mellon Bank in Washington in 1961, following 38 years with that band and Citizens National Bank.
Mr. Hill was a graduate of Centerville High School and Penn State University.
He was a former president of the Washington School Board.
Mr. Hill was a member of the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post No. 175 and the Hawkins Home Post of the VFW.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War I, when he served in the pacific Theater.
On October 16, 1926, he married Grace Dorsey in West Browsnville. She died February 27, 1987.
Surviving are two sons, George D. Hill of Washington and David R. Hill of Williamsville, N.Y.; and five grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Deceased are one sister, Agnes Burke; one son, Robert Hill and one daughter Dorothy Louise Hill.
[this was my grandfather. He died on the exact same date – April 6 – 40 years after his son Charles Robert Hill died and only 2 months after his wife Grace Dorsey Hill died. I still miss my grandparents after all these years !! ]
AMOS
Austin Snyder Amos, 133 Maple Avenue, died Tuesday, June 29, 1954, at 10 pm. He had been in failing health for the past four months. Had he lived until July 19, he would have achieved his 95th year.
He had been a resident of Washington for the past 32 years since retiring from farming. He was born in Beallsville, a son of the late George and Isabelle Snyder Amos.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Cora Shrumm, at whose home he died, and Mrs. Anna Smith, Wilkinsburg; one sister, Mrs. Mary Frances Thompson, Uniontown; and seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. His wife Sarah Elizabeth and one son, Arthur, preceded him in death.
AMOS – funeral notice
Friends of Austin Snyder Amos, 133 Maple Avenue, who died Tuesday, June 29, 1954, will be received at the G. Earl McCoy Mortuary, 835 Allison Ave, after 7 pm Wednesday, June 30, 1954, where funeral services will be held Friday, July 2 at 2 pm in charge of the Rev. Dr. Lester I. Snyder, former pastor of the Allison Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will be in Washington Cemetery.
SANTEE (a piece of this clipping was missing)
William Dale Santee, 20, of Fredericktown, RD 1 died suddenly Thursday, March 13, 1952, at 11:20 am shortly after returning from his employment at the -------supermarket in Washington.
Mr. Santee had worked at the store during the night and had arrived home at 10:30 am. Shortly after he arrived home he went outdoors to work in his flower garden where he was stricken and found dead by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Santee.
The cause of death had not been determined last night, although he was not known to have been ill.
He was born in Centerville Nov 7, 1931, a son of Ernest and Florence Bane Santee.
Mr. Santee was a member of Centerville Methodist Church. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1951.
He is survived by his parents; five brothers, Earl and Paul of Fredericktown, R.D.1; Edward, of 12 Park Place, Summit, NJ.; Robert and Clifford, in the U.S. Army in Germany; three sisters, Annabell, Betty and Shirley, all at home.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
More Obituaries
BAKER
Charles Wesley Baker, 67, for many years a Washington county school teacher, died Monday, Jan 1, 1950, at 9:30 pm in his home, 140 Henderson Avenue, as the result of a heart attack suffered a week ago.
He was born July 6, 1883, in Deemston, a son of John and Charlotte Garrett Baker and was one of six children.
He attended the public school of the County and California State Teachers College. He graduated from Pennsylvania Business College at Lancaster.
Mr. Baker taught in the schools of the county for more than 30 years and his most recent teaching was in Canton Township where he taught for ten years.
In March, 1908, he was united in marriage with Ethel Frey of West Pike Run Township. To this union were born four children.
Mr. Baker was a member of the Allison Avenue Baptist church and for many years was a Sunday School teacher and active in church work.
For the past three years he had been custodian of Second Presbyterian Church.
Besides his wife he leaves three sons and a daughter; Charles William Baker, Washington, R.D. 2; Edna, wife of John T. Lindsay, at home; Roy Baker, of Washington R.d.5., and James Donald Baker, at home; three grandchildren; two sisters and a brother; Mrs. Olive R. Ward, Charoletta, wife of Nelson L. Philp, and John Baker, all of Deemston borough. A brother and sister preceded him in death.
FISH
Mrs. Cassie Fish, 73, wife of Rev. Frank Fish, Millsboro, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 1950, at 6:10, in the Greene County Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 22, 1877, in County Antrim, Ireland, a daughter of Jeremiah and Elizabeth McCauley. Her first husband, John Coulter, died September, 1915. She was a charter member of the Vestaburg Community church.
Surviving are these children: Willis and Artis Coulter, both of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. May Carl of Vestaburg; Mrs. Louise Palmo, Centerville; Max Coulter, West Brownsville; three sisters, Mrs. Sara Carton, Gastonville, PA; Maggie and Nettie, and one brother, James McCauley, Ireland. She also leaves eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
DEAVES
Etta Mae Deaves, 83, died at her home in Centerville, Sunday, Nov 30, 1952, at 5:40 pm. Although she had been in poor health for the past five years, her death was sudden and unexpected.
Born in Fayette County, July 18, 1869, she was a daughter of Dr. Huston W. and Hettie Craft Brashear. She had been a resident of Centerville for the past 70 years.
She was a member of the Centerville Methodist Church and was the oldest active member of the St. Paul’s Bible Class.
Surviving is her husband G. Dempsey Deaves and the following children; Mrs. Guy L. Horn, Centerville and Mrs. Walter F. Gray, Waynesburg; also three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is one brother, James O. Brashear, Morgantown, W. VA. Two brother, Charles and Relia, and three children are deceased
Charles Wesley Baker, 67, for many years a Washington county school teacher, died Monday, Jan 1, 1950, at 9:30 pm in his home, 140 Henderson Avenue, as the result of a heart attack suffered a week ago.
He was born July 6, 1883, in Deemston, a son of John and Charlotte Garrett Baker and was one of six children.
He attended the public school of the County and California State Teachers College. He graduated from Pennsylvania Business College at Lancaster.
Mr. Baker taught in the schools of the county for more than 30 years and his most recent teaching was in Canton Township where he taught for ten years.
In March, 1908, he was united in marriage with Ethel Frey of West Pike Run Township. To this union were born four children.
Mr. Baker was a member of the Allison Avenue Baptist church and for many years was a Sunday School teacher and active in church work.
For the past three years he had been custodian of Second Presbyterian Church.
Besides his wife he leaves three sons and a daughter; Charles William Baker, Washington, R.D. 2; Edna, wife of John T. Lindsay, at home; Roy Baker, of Washington R.d.5., and James Donald Baker, at home; three grandchildren; two sisters and a brother; Mrs. Olive R. Ward, Charoletta, wife of Nelson L. Philp, and John Baker, all of Deemston borough. A brother and sister preceded him in death.
FISH
Mrs. Cassie Fish, 73, wife of Rev. Frank Fish, Millsboro, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 1950, at 6:10, in the Greene County Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 22, 1877, in County Antrim, Ireland, a daughter of Jeremiah and Elizabeth McCauley. Her first husband, John Coulter, died September, 1915. She was a charter member of the Vestaburg Community church.
Surviving are these children: Willis and Artis Coulter, both of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. May Carl of Vestaburg; Mrs. Louise Palmo, Centerville; Max Coulter, West Brownsville; three sisters, Mrs. Sara Carton, Gastonville, PA; Maggie and Nettie, and one brother, James McCauley, Ireland. She also leaves eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
DEAVES
Etta Mae Deaves, 83, died at her home in Centerville, Sunday, Nov 30, 1952, at 5:40 pm. Although she had been in poor health for the past five years, her death was sudden and unexpected.
Born in Fayette County, July 18, 1869, she was a daughter of Dr. Huston W. and Hettie Craft Brashear. She had been a resident of Centerville for the past 70 years.
She was a member of the Centerville Methodist Church and was the oldest active member of the St. Paul’s Bible Class.
Surviving is her husband G. Dempsey Deaves and the following children; Mrs. Guy L. Horn, Centerville and Mrs. Walter F. Gray, Waynesburg; also three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is one brother, James O. Brashear, Morgantown, W. VA. Two brother, Charles and Relia, and three children are deceased
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Beallsville Cemetery website problems
I just wanted to let everyone know that we have been having troubles with the server that hosts the Beallsville Cemetery website. It has been down for almost two weeks now. There was a re-wiring project that has knocked several servers off line and they are working to try to restore service.
I apologize for this inconvenience but wanted to assure you that the website will be back - I'm just not sure when. Thanks for your patience.
I apologize for this inconvenience but wanted to assure you that the website will be back - I'm just not sure when. Thanks for your patience.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Misc. Obituaries
BURSON
William A. Burson, 73, of 101 Gabby Avenue, Washington, died unexpectedly at 8:21 am. Friday, January 4, 1980, in Washington Hospital.
He was born July 15, 1906, in Washington County, a son of James C. and Sarah Wickerham Burson.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Washington; where he was an elder.
An Educator for 42 years, he was retired assistant superintendent of the Trinity Area Schools, and was a former member of Trinity Area School Board. Until 1950 he was administrator of Centerville High School, then he became principal of North Franklin Township Schools before the Trinity merger, when he became assistant superintendent.
Mr. Burson was a graduate of Centerville High School. He held a bachelor of education degree from California State College and a master of education degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
He was a member of Washington Lodge 164, F & AM, Washington royal Arch Chapter No. 150, Scottish Rite bodies, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Syria Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., and served as hospitaler’s aide for Scottish Rite Bodies of Pittsburgh.
A World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Engineers, he was immediate past president of Washington Lions Club., a member of Beallsville Lodge no. 832, I.O.O.F.F., and past deputy of International Order of Odd Fellows; a member of National, State and past president of Washington County Retired Teachers Association.
For 11 years he served as chairman of North Franklin Township Sanitary Authority, was a former member of Greater Washington Area Parks and Recreation Commission, a member of the Beallsville Cemetery board and served on the Intermediate Unit I School Board.
His first wife, Mary Kagey Burson, died in 1953.
On April 22, 1955, he married Dorothy Arnold, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Barbara Burson, a student at Dickinson Law School, Carlisle; a sister, Mrs. Bonnie Christopher of Carmichaels; one niece and three nephews.
CARL
Mrs. May Coulter Carl, 54, Vestaburg, died Friday, November 16, 1956, at 4 pm in Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh, after an extended illness.
She was born in Houston Run, November 16, 1902, a daughter of the late John and Cassie McCouley Coulter. Mrs. Carl has been a resident of Vestaburg for 43 years, where she was a member of Vestaburg Community church, and the Women’s Club, Mrs. Carl was also active in community affairs.
Surviving are her husband, Charles; two sons, John C., Vestaburg; and Charles M., Uniontown; two grandchildren; one sister, Louise Palmo, Centerville; and three brothers, Hollis and Art Coulter, both of Detroit; and Max Coulter, Vestaburg.
Ramaley (no year was given)
C. B. Remaley, Principal, dies
Sandy Spring, Md. May 7 – Charles B. Remaley, 44, principal of Sherwood High School here, died of a heart attack Saturday at the teachers conference in Camp Louise, near Thurmont, MD.
Remaley was graduated from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his widow and a 16 year-old son, Roger Charles Remaley; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle M. Remaley; and a sister, Lois Townsend of Murrysville, PA, and another sister, Ruth F. Remaley of Pittsburgh.
MOODY
Mrs. Margaret B. A. Moody, wife of the late George W. Moody, early business leader in Charleroi, died at 6:45 am today, at her home 700 Crest Avenue, after an illness of four months.
Mrs. Moody underwent major surgery at Presbyterian Hospital, New York city, on January 12, and returned home February 26. At the onset of her illness she entered Allegheny General Hospital and later was removed to New York for an operation.
In her early life she was associated with her husband in the ice manufacturing and general meat business, later in real estate and subsequent in theater operation from which she retired last year.
She was the daughter of the late Desire and Eugenie Chevalier Jacquelin and was born in France December 2, 1883. With her parents and sister Jennie she came to the United State when a girl of three. For approximately 55 years she was resided in Charleroi.
Mrs. Moody was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a charter member of the Quota club, and a member of Athene club.
Her sister Mrs. J. M. Trenton died six years ago on April 24, 1949. Mr. Moody passed away Feb 15, 1940.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Emmett S. (Mary) McCormick, Sr., of Fallbrook, Cal.; three nieces, Mrs. L. Lloyd Baker (nee Gertrude Trenton) and Miss Margaret A. Trenton, who reside at the Moody home, and Mrs. J. M. Sholl Lewis of Fallbrook. One nephew, Emmett s. McCormick, Jr. of Oakmont and four grandnephews survive.
Of a consummately charitable nature she contributed to religious and welfare organizations but sought the obscurity of a normal home life in all helpful deeds,
Her illness was the matter of deep concern and her passing, although not unexpected, a shock to many friends.
GILLIS
William Clayton Gillis, of Centerville Borough, West Brownsville, RD 1 died Friday, Dec 29, 1950, at 5:18 pm in the Brownsville General Hospital. He suffered a cerebral thrombosis on December 22, following a lingering illness. Mr. Gillis had been an invalid all his life.
He was born in Centerville Borough, Oct 13, 1890, the oldest child of the late David and Jennie Hormell Gillis. He never married.
Mr. Gillis was a member of the Taylor Methodist Church.
Surviving are four brothers, James Porter Gillis, of Brownsville, R. D., John Hormell Gillis, of Uniontown; David Walter Gillis, and Demora L. Gillis, of West Browsnville, R.D. Eight nephews, two nieces and one great-nephew also survive.
William A. Burson, 73, of 101 Gabby Avenue, Washington, died unexpectedly at 8:21 am. Friday, January 4, 1980, in Washington Hospital.
He was born July 15, 1906, in Washington County, a son of James C. and Sarah Wickerham Burson.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Washington; where he was an elder.
An Educator for 42 years, he was retired assistant superintendent of the Trinity Area Schools, and was a former member of Trinity Area School Board. Until 1950 he was administrator of Centerville High School, then he became principal of North Franklin Township Schools before the Trinity merger, when he became assistant superintendent.
Mr. Burson was a graduate of Centerville High School. He held a bachelor of education degree from California State College and a master of education degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
He was a member of Washington Lodge 164, F & AM, Washington royal Arch Chapter No. 150, Scottish Rite bodies, Valley of Pittsburgh, and Syria Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., and served as hospitaler’s aide for Scottish Rite Bodies of Pittsburgh.
A World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Engineers, he was immediate past president of Washington Lions Club., a member of Beallsville Lodge no. 832, I.O.O.F.F., and past deputy of International Order of Odd Fellows; a member of National, State and past president of Washington County Retired Teachers Association.
For 11 years he served as chairman of North Franklin Township Sanitary Authority, was a former member of Greater Washington Area Parks and Recreation Commission, a member of the Beallsville Cemetery board and served on the Intermediate Unit I School Board.
His first wife, Mary Kagey Burson, died in 1953.
On April 22, 1955, he married Dorothy Arnold, who survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Barbara Burson, a student at Dickinson Law School, Carlisle; a sister, Mrs. Bonnie Christopher of Carmichaels; one niece and three nephews.
CARL
Mrs. May Coulter Carl, 54, Vestaburg, died Friday, November 16, 1956, at 4 pm in Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh, after an extended illness.
She was born in Houston Run, November 16, 1902, a daughter of the late John and Cassie McCouley Coulter. Mrs. Carl has been a resident of Vestaburg for 43 years, where she was a member of Vestaburg Community church, and the Women’s Club, Mrs. Carl was also active in community affairs.
Surviving are her husband, Charles; two sons, John C., Vestaburg; and Charles M., Uniontown; two grandchildren; one sister, Louise Palmo, Centerville; and three brothers, Hollis and Art Coulter, both of Detroit; and Max Coulter, Vestaburg.
Ramaley (no year was given)
C. B. Remaley, Principal, dies
Sandy Spring, Md. May 7 – Charles B. Remaley, 44, principal of Sherwood High School here, died of a heart attack Saturday at the teachers conference in Camp Louise, near Thurmont, MD.
Remaley was graduated from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his widow and a 16 year-old son, Roger Charles Remaley; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle M. Remaley; and a sister, Lois Townsend of Murrysville, PA, and another sister, Ruth F. Remaley of Pittsburgh.
MOODY
Mrs. Margaret B. A. Moody, wife of the late George W. Moody, early business leader in Charleroi, died at 6:45 am today, at her home 700 Crest Avenue, after an illness of four months.
Mrs. Moody underwent major surgery at Presbyterian Hospital, New York city, on January 12, and returned home February 26. At the onset of her illness she entered Allegheny General Hospital and later was removed to New York for an operation.
In her early life she was associated with her husband in the ice manufacturing and general meat business, later in real estate and subsequent in theater operation from which she retired last year.
She was the daughter of the late Desire and Eugenie Chevalier Jacquelin and was born in France December 2, 1883. With her parents and sister Jennie she came to the United State when a girl of three. For approximately 55 years she was resided in Charleroi.
Mrs. Moody was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a charter member of the Quota club, and a member of Athene club.
Her sister Mrs. J. M. Trenton died six years ago on April 24, 1949. Mr. Moody passed away Feb 15, 1940.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Emmett S. (Mary) McCormick, Sr., of Fallbrook, Cal.; three nieces, Mrs. L. Lloyd Baker (nee Gertrude Trenton) and Miss Margaret A. Trenton, who reside at the Moody home, and Mrs. J. M. Sholl Lewis of Fallbrook. One nephew, Emmett s. McCormick, Jr. of Oakmont and four grandnephews survive.
Of a consummately charitable nature she contributed to religious and welfare organizations but sought the obscurity of a normal home life in all helpful deeds,
Her illness was the matter of deep concern and her passing, although not unexpected, a shock to many friends.
GILLIS
William Clayton Gillis, of Centerville Borough, West Brownsville, RD 1 died Friday, Dec 29, 1950, at 5:18 pm in the Brownsville General Hospital. He suffered a cerebral thrombosis on December 22, following a lingering illness. Mr. Gillis had been an invalid all his life.
He was born in Centerville Borough, Oct 13, 1890, the oldest child of the late David and Jennie Hormell Gillis. He never married.
Mr. Gillis was a member of the Taylor Methodist Church.
Surviving are four brothers, James Porter Gillis, of Brownsville, R. D., John Hormell Gillis, of Uniontown; David Walter Gillis, and Demora L. Gillis, of West Browsnville, R.D. Eight nephews, two nieces and one great-nephew also survive.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Obituaries Continued
CLEAVER
Marjorie Dorsey Cleaver, 86, of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Brownsville R.D. 1, died Monday, February, 18, 1980, in Arizona
She was born July 13, 1893, in West Brownsville, a daughter of Charles and Anna Watkins Dorsey.
Mrs. Cleaver belonged to the Taylor United Methodist Church, Centerville, and was a graduate of Allegheny College, Meadville.
Surviving are her husband, Harry M. Cleaver, one son, John D. Cleaver of Daisytown R.D. 1; one daughter, Marjorie Ann Barr of Mesa, Ariz.; one sister, Mrs. Heston Hill of Washington; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother, Ross Dorsey.
CLEAVER – funeral Notice
Friends of Marjorie Dorsey Cleaver of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Brownsville, R. D. 1, who died Monday, February 18, 1980, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday in the Greenlee Funeral Home, Beallsville, where services will be held at 1 pm Friday, February 22, by the Rev. Robert Slack. Burial in Taylor Cemetery, Centerville Borough.
ZIMMERMAN
May Elizabeth Zimmerman, 94, of 850 Beech Street, Washington, died at 9:30 am Tuesday, January 29, 1980, in the Washington Hospital Extended Care Facility.
She was born a member of the Church of the Covenant, the Women’s Association of the church, and the William T. Mechling Chapter, Order of Eastern Star No. 292 of Duquesne for 50 years.
On June 14, 1905 she was married in Braddock to George A. Zimmerman, who is deceased.
Surviving are three grandchildren, G. Richard Zimmerman of Washington; Doris May Purnell of San Diego, Calif., and John C. Zimmerman of El Cajon, Calif.; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A son, G. Raymond Zimmerman, is deceased.
A memorial service in charge of the Rev. Dennis Davenport, after private burial, will be held in the Church of the Covenant at 3 pm Sunday, February 2. Friends will be received in the church following the service. The family suggests that those who would consider memorial contributions make them to the Bell Choir Fund of the church.
Marjorie Dorsey Cleaver, 86, of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Brownsville R.D. 1, died Monday, February, 18, 1980, in Arizona
She was born July 13, 1893, in West Brownsville, a daughter of Charles and Anna Watkins Dorsey.
Mrs. Cleaver belonged to the Taylor United Methodist Church, Centerville, and was a graduate of Allegheny College, Meadville.
Surviving are her husband, Harry M. Cleaver, one son, John D. Cleaver of Daisytown R.D. 1; one daughter, Marjorie Ann Barr of Mesa, Ariz.; one sister, Mrs. Heston Hill of Washington; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Deceased is a brother, Ross Dorsey.
CLEAVER – funeral Notice
Friends of Marjorie Dorsey Cleaver of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Brownsville, R. D. 1, who died Monday, February 18, 1980, will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday in the Greenlee Funeral Home, Beallsville, where services will be held at 1 pm Friday, February 22, by the Rev. Robert Slack. Burial in Taylor Cemetery, Centerville Borough.
ZIMMERMAN
May Elizabeth Zimmerman, 94, of 850 Beech Street, Washington, died at 9:30 am Tuesday, January 29, 1980, in the Washington Hospital Extended Care Facility.
She was born a member of the Church of the Covenant, the Women’s Association of the church, and the William T. Mechling Chapter, Order of Eastern Star No. 292 of Duquesne for 50 years.
On June 14, 1905 she was married in Braddock to George A. Zimmerman, who is deceased.
Surviving are three grandchildren, G. Richard Zimmerman of Washington; Doris May Purnell of San Diego, Calif., and John C. Zimmerman of El Cajon, Calif.; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A son, G. Raymond Zimmerman, is deceased.
A memorial service in charge of the Rev. Dennis Davenport, after private burial, will be held in the Church of the Covenant at 3 pm Sunday, February 2. Friends will be received in the church following the service. The family suggests that those who would consider memorial contributions make them to the Bell Choir Fund of the church.
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