Pennsylvania Obituaries
The Courier 09/27/1895
Sons of James Higginbotham (????-1895) PA
The Syracuse (NY) Post Standard 06/13/1901
Sarah Higgenbotham (????-1901) PA
The Charleroi Mail 05/10/1909
John Higginbotham & Bessie Kibler
The Charleroi Mail 12/28/1909
Mary Hall Higginbotham (1857-1909) PA
The Charleroi Mail, 11/02/1914
Alfred Higginbotham (ca1858-1914) PA
Simpson's Daily Leader Times 06/29/1916
Melvin Heginbotham (ca1898-1916) PA
Philadelphia Public Ledger 11/13/1918
Mauricine L. Higginbotham (ca1856-1918) PA
HIGGINBOTHAM - Nov. 10, MAURICINE L., wife of Harry Higginbotham, aged 62.
Relatives and friends, Admiral Geo. Dewey Temple, No. 45, O. U. A. M.; Star of
East Lodge, No. 42, Order of S. H.; Pequod Council, No. 15, D. of P.;
Washington, No. 120, P. O. of A.; Valley Forge Council, No. 6, D. of A., invited
to funeral services, Wed., 3 p. m., 906 Penn St., Camden, N. J. Remains may be
viewed Tues., 7:30 a. m. Int. private, Cedar Grove Cem., Gloucester City, N. J.
The Morning Herald 02/25/1928
Madie Taylor Hickinbottom (ca1890-1928( PA
Gettysburg Times 05/23/1928
Mary Adelaide Trussel Higinbotham (1873-1928) VA/PA
Uniontown Daily News Standard 10/27/1930
June Higginbotham (ca1925-1930) PA
The Daily Courier 03/26/1932
Silas B. Higginbotham & Cecile Piper
Clarence Higginbotham & Nannie Piper
The Connellsville Daily Courier 1936
(Appeared in "20 years Ago" column on 07/16/1956)
Charles Higinbotham (ca1925-1936) PA
Daily News Standard 06/08/1937
Sara Louise ???? Hickenbottom (????-1937) PA
The (Connellsville) Daily Courier 08/28/1937
Uriah Frank Higinbotham (ca1867-1937) PA
The Evening Standard 09/25/1941
Nellie B. Higginbotham (ca1872-1941) PA
The Connellsville Daily Courier 08/18/1949
O. J. Higginbotham (????-1949) FL
The Connellsville Daily Courier 01/31/1950
Thomas H. Higinbotham (1881-1950) PA
The (Connellsville) Daily Courier 10/19/1950
Walter N. Hickenbottom (????-1950) PA
The Gettysburg Times 04/22/1954
Ralph Henry Higinbotham (ca1878-1954) WV/PA
The Troy (NY) Record 07/10/1956
James Higginbotham (ca1911-1956) PA
Jean Higginbotham (ca1911-1956) PA
Leader-Times 09/10/1959
Grace Gertrude Lasher Heginbotham (1890-1959) PA
The Connellsville Daily Courier 05/09/1960
David Morgan Higinbotham (ca1880-1960) PA
The Connellsville Daily Courier 04/04/1961
Katharine Krepps Higinbotham (ca1872-1961) PA
Leader-Times 05/08/1961
Joseph C. Heginbotham (1888-1961) PA
Leader-Times 05/13/1961
Mary B. Heginbotham Reedy (1889-1961) PA
The Titusville Herald 08/07/1961
Sarah M. Jenkins Higginbotham (1899-1961) PA
The Connellsville Daily Courier 07/13/1962
Ethel Higinbotham Tweed (????-1962) PA
The Derrick 11/20/1962
Florence McGarry Higginbotham (????-1962) PA
The Frederick (MD) Post 01/23/1964
Louise Higinbotham Clark (ca1902-1964) WV/PA
Leader-Times 06/05/1964
Nannie M. Heginbotham Hooks (1891-1964) PA
Leader-Times 06/30/1965
Wayne R. Heginbotham (1933-1965) PA
The Uniontown Morning Herald 11/10/1966
Alfred M. Higginbotham (ca1883-1966) PA
Indiana Evening Gazette 04/08/1967
Gertrude R. Meeghan Heginbotham (1884-1967) PA
The Morning Herald 10/02/1970
Robert Higginbotham (1904-1970) PA
Deleware County Daily Times 12/14/1971
Walter Higginbotham (ca1887-1971) LA/PA
Leader-Times 07/10/1972
Mary A. Kaiser Heginbotham (1898-1972) PA
Leader-Times 07/01/1974
Deemer R. Heginbotham (1901-1974) PA
Leader-Times 09/30/1974
Virginia Ruth John Heginbotham (1903-1974) PA
The Gettysburg Times 09/06/1975
Richard D. Higginbotham (1944-1975) PA
Leader-Times 05/24/1976
Clyde J. Heginbotham (1893-1976) PA
The (Uniontown) Evening Standard 09/30/1976
Clarence J. Higginbotham (1907-1976) PA/OH
Leader-Times 12/13/1976
Everett Presley Heginbotham (1909-1976) PA
Lebanon Daily News 01/01/1977
Dallas LaFayette Higginbotham (1916-1977) PA
The Daily Courier 01/03/1977
Larry Higginbotham (ca1917-1977) PA
The Gettysburg Times 09/11/1979
Helen M. Groft Higinbotham (1917-1979) PA
The (Monessen) Valley Independent 07/10/1981
Bess Kibler Higginbotham (1885-1981) PA
The Frederick (MD) News 03/02/1983
Samuel Hudson Higinbotham (1905-1983) WV/PA
The Valley Independent 05/13/1985
Elsie M. Higinbotham Corvino (1926-1985) PA
The Frederick (MD) News 11/04/1985
Frank Weadon Higinbotham (1913-1985) WV/PA/MD
The Gettysburg Times 01/07/1992
Dorcas Higinbotham Drury (1907-1992) PA
The Frederick (MD) News 02/07/1995
Helen L. Higinbotham Gilbert (1910-1995) WV/PA
The Valley Independent 11/21/1995
Robert W. Higinbotham Jr. (ca1965-1995) PA
The Monessen Valley Independent 04/16/1996
Ethel M. Higginbotham (1910-1996) PA
The Delco Times 09/28/2000
Margaret Higginbotham Richardson-Santos (ca1918-2000) MO/PA
Margaret Higginbotham Richardson-Santos, 92; retired social work
supervisor/training instructor
Margaret "Marie" Higginbotham Richardson-Santos, 92, of Swarthmore, a teacher
and social worker, died Sept. 23 at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
Born in Desoto, Mo., Mrs. Richardson-Santos was a member of the Class of 1927 at
Sumner High School in St. Louis. She was also a graduate of Stowe Teacher’s
College and the University of Pennsylvania. She was one of only three
African-Americans to graduate with a master’s degree from Penn at the time.
Mrs. Richardson-Santos was employed by Inter-Church Child Care Society as a case
work supervisor and student training instructor for eight years before her
retirement in 1970. Prior to that, she was employed by the New Jersey Board of
Child Welfare, the Philadelphia Department of Public Welfare and Philadelphia
Children’s Services.
She also worked as a teacher at the Carter G. Woodson School of Negro History
and Douglas University, both in Missouri.
Mrs. Richardson-Santos was a member of the Wesley A.M.E. Church in Swarthmore,
where she served as president of the missionary society and belonged to various
clubs.
She was also a member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and the National Association
of Social Workers.
Mrs. Richardson-Santos loved to sing, dance and play the organ.
She was the widow of the late James Arcell Richardson, who died in 1972, and the
late Macario "Mike" Santos, who died in 1989. She was the daughter of the late
Henry Lewis Higginbotham and Ellen Bland and the last of nine siblings.
Survivors: Devoted companion, Dorrett Brown; three nephews, one niece, many
great-nieces, nephews and friends.
Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Wesley A.M.E. Church, Swarthmore.
Visitation: 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Burial: Mt. Lawn Cemetery, Sharon Hill.
Arrangements: Hawkins Funeral Home, Philadelphia.
The Titusville Herald 12/07/2002
Samuel Lee Higginbotham (1927-2002) PA
Erie Times-News (PA) February 8, 2003
Lillian Mae Higginbotham Miller (1908-2003) WV /PA
Lillian Mae Higginbotham Miller Was former Erie resident
Lillian Mae Miller, 94, of Bradenton, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003.
She was born Feb. 22, 1908, in Fairmont, W.Va., daughter of the late Haymond and
Anna Burdess Higginbotham. She formerly lived at 816 German St.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, Joseph Vern Miller; a son,
Lavern Miller; a sister, Mabel Hartzel; and two grandchildren, Ronald and Eric
Miller.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Miller and his wife, Patricia, of Bradenton,
Fla., and Edward...
Allegheny Co., PA 03/16/2004
James Silas Higginbotham (1921-2004) VA/PA (African-American)
James S. Higginbotham, 83, of Coraopolis, died Sunday, March
14 [2004], at his residence. Mr. Higginbotham was born Jan. 2, 1921 in Amherst,
Va., a son of the late Epoch and Rebecca (Watson) Higginbotham. 'Higgy' worked
for American Chem-Sol for many years until the company went out of business. He
was a school bus driver for Student Transportation of America. He was also past
commander of the Walter Robinson VFW in Sewickley. Survivors include three
daughters, Ashley Higginbotham of Raleigh, N.C., Tracy Higginbotham of
Woodbridge, Va., and Vanessa Higginbotham of Summerville, S.C.; one brother,
Epoch Higginbotham of Amherst, Va.; one sister, Polly Gumbs of New Jersey; and
several grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Copeland's of Coraopolis.
Burial was at Coraopolis Cemetery.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11/26/2004
Alice L. Higginbotham Dukes (1932-2004) PA
Age 72, of McKeesport, formerly of Pittsburgh, departed this
life November 24, 2004 at home, with her loving family by her side. She was a
daughter of the late Jasper & Mabel Higginbotham. Alice married Robert Dukes in
1951. In this union she had four children, Karen Belton with whom she resided,
Cheryl Bentley of Charleroi, Robert Dukes II of Pittsburgh & Allison Wood of
McKeesport. In addition to her children, she is survived by sons-in-law Leonard
Belton & Gerald Bentley; daughter-in-law Isabella Dukes; nine grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; sisters, Katherine Frazier & Josephine Higginbotham of
Wilkinsburg, Loraine Wilson of Chicago, IL & Betty Lou Johnson of Avalon;
brothers, Jasper of Hawaii, Thomas & Gerald of Pittsburgh; nieces & nephews & a
host of friends. Alice was a devoted wife,mother & Jehovah's Witness. A Memorial
Service for Alice will be held on Saturday, November 27 at 2 pm in the Longview
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Dollman Rd., in Penn Hills. Interment is
private & arrangements were made by WILLIG FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES,
220 9th Ave., McKeesport, 412-664-9178.
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West Chester Daily Local News 02/19/2005
Jane Ellen Higginbotham Alexander (1937-2005) WV/PA
Jane E. Alexander, 67, of Coatesville, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at
home.
Born Feb. 27, 1937, in Nellis, W. Va., she was the daughter of the late Ira and
Annie Riley Higginbotham.
She was the wife of William Alexander of Coatesville.
Jane was office manager for Carmen Giacchino’s Automobile Dealerships in three
locations over a 30-year period. She also worked for C&G Oldsmobile in
Coatesville, Carman Lincoln Mercury in Wilmington, Del., and Castle Ford in New
Castle, Del.
She was affiliated with Wyebrook Baptist Church, and Coatesville Bible
Fellowship.
She was a member of Chester County FOP Lodge #11 Auxiliary of West Chester.
Jane was known at the family caregiver and opened her home and heart to family
member in need.
In addition to her husband of 50 years, Jane is survived by two daughters,
Debbie Dutter and husband, Butch, of Coatesville, and Cathy Green and husband,
Scott, of Coatesville; two sons, Rocky Alexander and wife, Tonna, of
Springfield, and Jim Alexander of Narvon; a daughter-in-law, Terri Alexander of
Coatesville; six grandchildren, Dan, Jeffrey, Amanda, Kaitlyn, Jennifer and
Nicholas; two brothers, Bob Higginbotham of Brandamore, and Butch Higginbotham
of Shrevesport, La.; and two sisters, Sarah King of Coatesville, and Joanne
Stotsenburg of Glassboro, N.J.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Freddie, who died on May 6, 1990; a
brother and sister, Ira and Nancy Higginbotham.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, at Maclean-Chamberlain
Funeral Home Inc., 339 W. Kings Hwy. (Route 340), Wagontown, where visitation
will be from 10 to 11 a.m.
Interment will be in Upper Octorara Church Cemetery, 1121 Octoraro Trail,
Parkesburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wyebrook Baptist Church, 62 New Road,
Elverson, PA 19520.
Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News on 12/8/2005.
Clara B. Higginbotham (????-2005) PA
CLARA B., Dec. 3, 2005. Relatives and friends are invited to Mass of
Christian Burial, Saturday Dec. 10th at 10 A.M. St. Charles R.C. Church, 20th
and Christian Sts. Friends may view from 9 to 10 A.M. Interment Glenwood
Memorial Gardens.
Anna Catherine McNeal Higginbotham (1916-2007) PA
(January 20, 1916 - August 18, 2007)
Anna Catherine Higginbotham, 91, of Washington, died Saturday, August 18, 2007,
in Washington County Health Center following a lingering illness.
She was born January 20, 1916, in Washington, a daughter of John Sherman and
Bertha Lennox McNeal.
Mrs. Higginbotham worked as a custodian for Trinity School District and
Washington County Jail, as a waitress at Julia's Restaurant, and as a checker at
Fidel and Imperial Cleaners.
She was Protestant and enjoyed crocheting and crafts.
Surviving are a daughter, Catherine Schwering of Washington; a brother, John W.
McNeal of Canonsburg; four grandsons, William J. Schwering, Charles Edward
Schwering, Richard Scott Schwering and David Anthony; three granddaughters,
Helen Mayer, Cindy Bock, and Linda Perry; three great-granddaughters; and two
great-grandsons.
Deceased are a son, Walter E. Anthony; three grandchildren who died in infancy;
a sister, Bertha McCombs.
At the request of the deceased, burial was private in Mt. Prospect Cemetery.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/24/2007
Alverda G. Higginbotham (ca1913-2007) PA
Age 94, formerly of Rennerdale, on Sunday, September 23, 2007. Beloved
wife of the late Herbert C. Higginbotham; loving mother of Harry E. (Sue)
Gumbert, Carol Susan (Rich) Grzegarczyk and Herbert C. (Vicki) Higginbotham II;
also survived by six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Visitation 2-4
& 7-9 pm TUESDAY ONLY at HENNEY, BRADWELL AND NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524
Washington Ave., Carnegie. Funeral service will be held Wednesday 11 am in St.
John Lutheran Church, Washington Ave., Carnegie. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the church or to the church's Meals-on-Wheels
program.
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Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News 06/12/2008
Dorothy Higginbotham Showell (1916-2008) PA
SHOWELL DOROTHY (nee Higginbotham) on June 10, 2008. Relatives
and friends are invited to Viewing Fri. 11 A.M.-12 P.M. at G. FRANK PAGE Funeral
Home, 1748 W. Erie Ave. Graveside Service 10 A.M. Sat. Fairview Cem., 1511
Twining Rd.
Patriot-News 10/14/2008
Dorothy Ellis Higginbotham (1926-2008) AL/PA
Dorothy E. Higginbotham, 82, of the Middletown Home, Middletown, PA, died Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital. Daughter of the late Ellis P. and Susan (Brown) Higginbotham, she was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. She is survived by one sister, Sue H (Kenneth) Lawyer, of Middletown, PA. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Middletown Home with Pastor Shiery and Rev. Betsy Bruaw officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Middletown Home, Middletown, PA. Arrangements entrusted to Auer Memorial Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Harrisburg, PA. www.pennlive.com/obits.
Evening Sun 11/21/2008
Jane E. Weikert Higinbotham (ca1942-2008) PA
LITITZ - Jane E. (Weikert) Higinbotham, 62, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Richard D. Higinbotham, who died September 5, 1975. She was born in Hanover, the daughter of Kathryn E. (Bream) Weikert of New Oxford, and the late Henry A. Weikert. Mrs. Higinbotham was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lititz and retired in 2007 from R.R. Donnelley & Sons in Lancaster. In addition to her mother, she is survived by son, Jon D. Higinbotham, and a daughter, Jennifer J. Suydam and her husband, Eric, all of Lititz; five grandchildren; and four brothers, William H. Weikert of Williamsville, N.Y., James H. Weikert of Harrisburg, Thomas H. Weikert of Clinton, N.C., and Michael H. Weikert of Leesburg, Va. She was predeceased by a brother, Dennis H. Weikert. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 24, 2008, at 2 p.m. from the Feiser Funeral Home, Inc., 302 Lincolnway West, New Oxford, with Pastor James Gable officiating. Burial will be in New Oxford Cemetery. A viewing will be held Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial service will also be held Wednesday, November 26, at 11 a.m. from St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 W. Orange St., Lititz. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church; or to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603. Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com