Misc. Death notices

These are death notices I've had laying around forever

I collected them when I was doing lookups for people a long time ago

(Note: I do not do lookup anymore, sorry)

Anyway, hope one of them helps someone out there.

They are anywhere from mid 1800's to the present time and are in alphabetical order (not sequential order).

(I have alot of them so keep checking back. These are just the first ones I got typed up. I'll add more every few days until I get all of them done)

AGRELIUS, Otto M.: Otto M Agrelius, a respected and almost life-long resident of Youngsville, passed away, Sunday morning, June 15th at the home of his daughtyer, Mrs. Finley S. Agnew, 111 Highland Avenue, with whom he had made his home for almost 26 years. Mr. Agrelius was born in Sweden, April 7, 1851, coming to this country with his parents, at the age of two years. Funeral services were held from the home, Wednesday at 2:30. Rev S. T. Davison of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating, I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 500 conducted its ritual at the home and also at the grave. Hon. C. M. Shortt represented the Masonic order of Sugar Grove of which Mr. Agrelius was a member. The bearers were J. A. Sagerdahl, E. M. Jackson, Wm. McKinney, T. H. Russell, W. H. Gray and A. Mourer. Those out of town were Mr. Nicholas Jewel, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Agnew, Jamestown, NY. Mrs. Lawrence Burk, Lakewood, NY, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Davis, Erie PA., Mr. David Hazeltine, Columbus, PA.

BARR, Sarah: (newspaper notice dated 4-12-1853)At Sugar Grove, on the 4th inst., Mrs. Sarah Barr, widow of John Barr, deceased, aged about 75 years. Mr. and Mrs Barr were amoung the first families who made a settlement in the then almost unbroken wilderness where Sugar Grove village now stands, and endured all the privations and hardships incident to the first settlement of this county.

MANGINI, Rose: (newspaper dated 1908) Mrs. Rose Mangini, aged 77, died Wednesday morning after an illness of some time at her home on Crescent Park Avenue. She has been a resident of Warren for 18 years, and is survived by four sons and two daughters. The funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's church. Interment in St. Joseph's cemetery.

MCKINNEY, John: (newspaper dated Mar 1879) In Youngsville, at five minutes past one o'clock on Monday morning, March 10 1879, Mr. John McKinney, an old and honored resident of Brokenstraw, died, in the 74th year of his age. Mr. McKinney was a son of John McKinney, Sen., who settled in this county, on the banks of the Brokenstraw, one mile above Irvineton, in the year 1795. He came early in life to this country from Ireland, and while yet a young man joined the Commissioners appointed by the Governor of the state, under the Act of April, 1795, to lay out and settle the town of Warren, this section at that time being a dense wilderness. While here, he wandered about to discover a suitable place for a home and being impressed with the richness of the soil of the Brokenstraw Valley, and believing that in time the then howling wilderness would yield to the advance of civilization, and provide food for a dense and happy population, he set himself to work with all the energy characteristic of his race. In two years he had made a clearing, built him a rude house, and returned to Lancaster, where he had formerly dwelt for a season, and brought back a life partner, in the person of a Miss Arthur. Eight children were born to this couple, three of whom still live. The oldest of those living, Arthur McKinney, Sen., is still on the old McKinney farm, near Irvineton, and although well advanced in years, is still enjoying life to a fair degree. James, of Meadville, is hale and happy in his many years. Mrs. Peter Wald, a sister is living in Youngsville, and is enjoying a fair degree of health. Of the five who passed away in the years gone by, we can say but little, having no further knowledge, save that they were honored and mourned by all who knew them. Of him who forms the subject of this sketch we can say, from a personal knowledge, that he was kiind and affable in his last years, and is spoken of as honorable and true in his more active life. He has held a place in the esteem of his neighbors second to none in this section, and was one of the first sheriffs of Warren county. His life was one of great activity, which accounts, doubtless, for the wearing out of both body and mind so early in his old age. He was ever faithful to his convictions, and although careful in his dealings, he was strictly--(the rest is cut off)

ROSS, Infant: (Newspaper notice dated 11-26-1903)The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ross died Monday Nov. 16. The funeral was Tuesday, Rev. Ellis conducting the services.

SULLIVAN, Ralph Frank: (Newspaper notice dated 2-8-1951)Ralph Frank Sullivan, 65, lifelong resident of Youngsville, died suddenly at his home there this morning about 8:45 o'clock. A physician who was called informed the coroner's office he succumbed to a lung hemorrhage. Mr. Sullivan was born in Youngsville Dec. 24, 1885, and spent his life in that community. For 19 years he was sexton of the IOOF cemetery until he retired about a year ago. He is survived by his wife, Rose A. and the following children: Phyllis, Viola, Hazel, and Maynard, all at home. Mrs. Myrtle Darling. Mrs. Edna Caldwell, Willis and Gerald Sullivan all of Youngsville; Clarence, of Irvine, and Sgt Ralph F. Sullivan Jr., with the Armed Forces in Berlin, Germany; and Mrs. Harrietta Voty, Russell. He is also survived by a brother, Leo Sullivan, Brown Hill, 16 grandchildren and a number of nephews. Removal was make to the Young Funeral Home, Youngsville. Plans for the services will be announced later.

SULLIVAN, Rose: (newspaper notice dated 4-29-1982)Mrs. Rose Adeline Sullivan, 95, of R.D. 1, Youngsville died at Warren General Hospital at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 1982, after a short illness. She was born on Brown Hill, Warren County, on Dec 25, 1886, a daughter of the late Michael and Diantha Brown Finlan. She was married to the late Ralph F. Sullivan, who died Feb 8, 1951. She attended the Evangelical United Methodist Church, Youngsville, and was a Gold Star Mother and Grandmother in the Youngsville chapter of the American Legion. She was also a member of the 8&40 chapter of Warren, the Warren Senior Center and Brokenstraw Grange. Surviving are '--------'.She was the last of a family of 12 children and was preceded in death by seven sisters, four brothers; a son Maynard, who died in 1956; a son Ralph, killed in action in Korea in 1953; a daughter Martha Jane; a grandson Willis Michael Sullivan, killed in action in Vietnam in 1966; and a grandson Jerry, in 1941. Burial will be in the family lot in Youngsville Cemetery. (note: maiden name was Finlan)

THACHER, Jane A.: (newspaper dated 11-9-1905) Entered into rest on Nov 8, 1905, Mrs. Jane A. Thacher, mother of Wallace Thacher, of Youngsville, and William F. Thacher, of Florence, NJ. Aged 85 years, 8 mo., 8 days. Funeral will take place from her home Friday, Nov 10, at 2:30 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. "Grandma" Thacher, as she was familiarly known to everyone, was one of the oldest women in this section. She had spent nearly all her life in this place and was loved by all. She was one of the women who never seemed to be out of temper, never have an evil thought and are friends with everyone. While her death was not unexpected yet it caused general sorrow. She slept peacefully to the end and passed to her reward with scarcely a sigh.

WALTER, Bertha Evelyn: (newspaper notice dated 12-30-1965)Mrs. Bertha Evelyn Walter, aged 89, formerly of 208 Onondaga ave., the widow of George Walter, died at the Brennan-Root Nursing Home last evening, Dec. 29, 1965, at 7:30 o'clock following failing health for some time. She was born in Warren, July 9, 1876, and had been a lifelong resident of the community. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, a member of the Womens Bible Class, also a charter member of the American Legion Auxilliary. Surviving are grandchildren, also 16 great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1939, also the following children, Mrs. Clara Ahlquist, Clarence Walter, Earl Walter and Raymond Walter. She was also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Friends will be received at the Templeton Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening. Services in her memory will be held there tomorrow morning at 11:30 o'clock. The Rev. Frederick B. Haer, pastor of the First Lutheran Church will Officiate, followed by entombment in the Oakland Cemetery Mausoleum. (note: maiden name was Bartsch)

WALTER, Clarence R.: (newspaper notice dated Jul 1961)Clarence R. Walter, 62, of 33 Highland Ave., Youngsville, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday July 22, 1961 in Warren General Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Walter was born June 18, 1898, in Warren, a son of George and Bertha Barch Walter. He had lived in Youngsville about 35 years. He was a member of the Saron Lutheran Church and the Youngsville Fire Company for more than 30 years. Survivors include his wife Viola Sullivan Walter; a son Raymond Walter of youngsville; two daughters Mrs. Lois Gustafson and Diane Walter, both of Youngsville; a stepdaughter, Janet Sullivan of Youngsville; five grandchildren and his mother, Mrs. Bertha Walter. Funeral service will be held at ?pm, Tuesday at Saron Lutheran church. The Rev. Marshall GAnte pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Young Funeral Home.

WALTER, David: (newspaper notice dated 10-20-1902)David Walter, a well known citizen of Warren county, was born at Alsace, Germany, February 27, 1840, and died at the home of his son, George B. Walter, at Warren, October 20, 1902, aged 62 years, 9 months and 7 days. He was the youngest of a family of four children, all of whom have preceeded him. At the age of 12 years, on May 15, 1852, he came to Warren, where he lived the life of a useful, honest and upright citizen. June 2, 1864, he was married to Maria Uruslia Gisselbrecht, who died July 16, 1893. The following children came to make their home complete: Albert D. Walter, Ackley, Pa.; Louisa M., wife of Ernest Morton, Onerville, NY; George B. Walter, Fred M. Walter, Warren, Pa. Otto S. Walter, Quaker Hill; William P. Walter, Warren, Pa.; Martin L. Walter, who died on July 25, 1888, and John E. Walter, Quaker Hill. David Walter was a prominent man in the affairs of Glade. He commenced life poor, but has worked his way up to a comfortable and enviable position in the town. He was a staunch Democrat and a member of the Lutheran church. During his illness of four months, in which he passed through intense suffering, he had some encouraging word for the many who called. He leaves six sons and one daughter, and six grandchildren and a large circle of friends to mourn his departure.

WALTER, George B.: (newspaper notice dated 2-7-1939)George B. Walter, lifelong resident of Warren County, passed away at his home, 208 Onondaga Ave., at 10:15 o'clock last night following an extended illness. He was 69 years of age. Mr. Walter was born in Glade township on January 24, 1870, the son of David and Mary Walter. He entered the hardware business when he was 21 years of age and for 23 years was employed by the T.O. Slater Hardware Company. For ten years after that he managed the M. W. Jamieson hardware store here. In 1922 he organized the Walter Hardware Company at Youngsville with his two sons and was actively engaged in the business there until his recent illness. Mr. Walter served two terms on the Warren borough council and two terms as a member of the borough school board. He was an active member of the First Lutheran church. He is survived by his wife Bertha Bartsch Walter; two sons, Earle and Clarence Walter, both of Youngsville; five grandchildren; four brothers, Albert Walter of Lander, Fred M. Walter, John Walter.....(note: rest is cropped off)

WATSON, Lucy M.: (newspaper notice dated 12-30,1965)Funeral arrangements have been completed for Mrs. Lucy M. Watson, 70, who died unexpectedly Tuesday, Dec 28, 1965m at the home of a friend, Miss Alice Siggins in West Hickory. Mrs. Watson was born Oct. 24, 1895 in Tidioute a daughter of William and Madora Foster Tompsett. She was preceded in death in 1955 by her husband, Chester G. Watson. Surviving are three sons, William of Louisville, Ky., James of Canonsburg, Pa., and Albert Watson of Warren; also remaining are five grandchildren and the following sisters and brothers, Harriett Tompsett and Mrs. Ina Jenkins of Erie, Mrs. Mae Quinn of Cleveland, Oh., Clarence and Harold Tompsett of Oil City, Norman Tompsett of North Hollywood, Calif., Ralph Tompsett of Dallas, Tx. Friends may call at the Sage Funeral Home in Tidioute this afternoon and evening. Services will be held there at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Larry Hauck of Tionesta Methodist Church will Officiate. Burial will be in Tidioute Cemetery.

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