BOWMAN, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Benjamin Franklin Bowman, farmer residing near Fallentimber, died on July 6, 1928 at home of complications. His wife, who was Mary Elizabeth McCartney, died two months ago. Surviving children: Mary and Laura of Johnstown, Rhoda of Philadelphia; Clayton Bowman, and Mrs. James Holmes of Pittsburgh; James of Altoona; Charles at home. Six sisters: Mrs. Lemuel Troxell, Mrs. Carrie Foster, Mrs. Laura Tudor, Mrs. Catherine Miller, Mrs. Rebecca Copelin, Mrs. Ella McCully; 2 grandchildren. Services will be at the Mountaindale Baptist Church, with interment nearby. (Altoona Tribune, July 9, 1928)

BOWMAN, JAMES J.

J. J. Bowman Dead

Oldest Resident of This Part of Clearfield County Dies at the Age of 91 Years.

James J. Bowman, the oldest citizen of Geulich township, died at his home at Alemansville on Monday, Nov. 23rd. He had been sick all through the summer but for the last few weeks seemed to be getting better and was able to go about again until Sunday evening, when he became suddenly ill and died the following day. He was over 91 years of age and was born in Mifflin county. In his boyhood and early manhood he worked on the canal. His boating experience and canal stories were interesting and he enjoyed telling them. After the rail road took the traffic of the canal he located near where Bellwood now is and learned the blacksmith trade. He was married to Eliza Jane Hagerty of that neighborhood about 52 years ago. He settled in the village of Allemans. His wife dying, he was married the second time to Mrs. Sarah Spangle. Mr. Bowman was a peaceful and inoffensive citizen; a member of the Dunkard church; and a great Bible student. Fro years he was a faithful Bible class teacher in the Sunday School. He leaves three sons – John, of Ginter; Samuel, of Clearfield and Lewis of Johnstown, and one daughter, Mr. E. J. Morris; twenty grandchildren and nineteen great-grand children. Services were held in the U. B. church of this place on Thursday, Nov. 25th, and interment was made in the Cambria Mills Cemetery

BOWMAN, SARAH J.

After a long painful illness Mrs. Sarah J. Bowman, wife of J. J. Bowman died on Saturday night April 7, aged 66 years. Another of our kindest and best of friends and neighbors has forever left the little village of Allemans, which has been her home for over 40 years, and for most of that time she has been a faithful worker in the Sunday School. For years she had charge of the infant class, and many of her scholars are men and women now, far from the home of their childhood, yet others filled their places. She was generous and kind almost to a fault, always think and planning for the comfort and happiness of others. Mrs. Bowman was the mother of nine children, three of whom are living, viz: John Spangle and Mrs. Charles McMonigal , of Portage; children of her first marriage; and Lewis Bowman, of Sonman, all of whom were with her the week preceding her death. All that loving hands could do and medical skill could aid was done, but of no avail. She was a faithful member of the United Brethren church, This charge being without a pastor, Rev. Ibach of the Lutheran church kindly took charge of the service. His sermon was most appropriate and fitting for the occasion Mrs. Bowman’s maiden name was Richard. She was born at what was then called the Richard and Bell Improvement in Reade township where the town of Lloydsville is now located. Her journey is over, portion of her life was rough and thorny, but her happy disposition never failed her and now cometh rest and everlasting peace.

BOWMAN, WILLIAM C.

William C. Bowman, 61, Dakota Ridge Road, Coalport RD, died early Sunday afternoon, June 2, 1996, at Altoona Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born April 2, 1935, in Philadelphia, the son of the late James F. and Katherine C. (Sink) Bowman. He married Gloria Rachocki Oct. 10, 1965 in Coalport. Mr. Bowman was a member of Coalport United Methodist Church. He retired as a heavy equipment operator from Benjamin Coal Co., LaJose, in 1983. Mr. Bowman served in the Marines following the Korean War. He attended Reade Township High School. Mr. Bowman was an avid turkey hunter and outdoorsman. He was a member of the Mosquito Creek Sportsmen’s Club, Frenchville, and the Susquehanna Local Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Surviving are his wife; two daughters; Katherine B. Gates of Coalport RD and Mary B. Grimes of Utahville; a sister, Mary Scott of Blandburg; and two grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

BOWMAN – Services foe William C. Bowman will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, by the Rev. David Ealy. Interment at Cambria Mills Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home. He was preceded in death by two brothers: James and Robert. Surviving are sons-in-law; Gregory Gates and Robert Grimes; grandchildren; Gus Gates and Emily Grimes; and a special hunting buddy, Brian Simmers. He was considered the world’s best Pap Pap.

BROWN, BERTHA C.

Mrs. Bertha C. Brown, 89, of Blandburg died early Friday morning, Sept. 15, 1995, at Altoona Hospital. She was born Sept. 15, 1906, in Altoona, the daughter of the late George and Agnes (Ross) Ralston. She married Wyman H. (Pete) Brown, who preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1985. Mr. Brown was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Glasgow. Surviving are three daughters: Elizabeth Thompson and Shirley Edmiston, both of Blandburg, and June Patterson of Bell, Fla.; a son, Robert W. of Blandburg, two sisters: Mildred Tobias in Arizona and Myrtle McKinney of Altoona; a brother, Charles Decker of South Plainfield, N.J.; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, and from noon to 2 p.m. Monday at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. Glasgow.

BROWN – Services for Bertha C. Brown of Blandburg will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Glasgow, by the Rev. Kathleen Kuehl. Interment at Cambria Mills Cemetery, Glasgow. Preceded in death by parents, husband, a brother, Morrison Ralston and two sisters.

BROWN, WYMAN H.

Mr. Brown, 77, of Blandburg and Newton Hamilton died at 11:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 1985, in Altoona Hospital. Mr. Brown, known at Pete, retired for the Harbison Walker Refractories, Blandburg, after years of service. He was born April 25, 1908, in Blandburg, the son of Joseph D. and Mary E. (Miller) Brown, and Aug. 14, 1929, in Juniata, married Bertha Robison. Surviving are his wife, four children: Elizabeth Thompson, Shirley Edmiston, Robert W., of Blandburg and June Patterson, Alexandria; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters: Violet Yingling and Evelyn Landrus of Altoona and Pearl Fox of Saxton. Mr. Brown was a member of the Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Glasgow. He served as president of the Local United Clay Workers Union for 14 years. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Plass-McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

BROWN – Services for Wyman Brown of Blandburg and Newton Hamilton will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Plass-McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, by the Rev. Woodrow J. Klinger. Interment in Cambria Mills Cemetery. Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

BYERS, SARAH MABEL

Sarah Mabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Byers died Aug 27th 1905, at her home near Utahville, aged 11 years and 28 days. Little Mabel had always been an invalid and was therefore deprived of the pleasures of other children. Although requiring constant attention and great care, this was cheerfully and lovingly given by one of the kindest and most loving of mothers. No sacrifice was too great. Mabel was always first to be considered and cared for. The other little ones have received due care but Mabel must never be neglected. This was the law of the household. And during the last illness which ran from days into weeks into months, that devotion was increasing until the mother lay prostrated herself on a bed of serious sickness. William Byers will never loose the respect and esteem of his neighbors for the spirit he showed in this trying hour, taking charge of the little sufferer himself he supplied the tender care that the mother was compelled to resign until death released her from her suffering. While other friends and relatives did splendid service in assisting the family, Mrs. James Glasgow, sister to Mrs. Byers was unceasing in her sisterly office leaving her own cares to others of her household and devoting herself almost entirely to the care of little Mabel until the seriousness of her sisters sickness compelled her to devote the attention to her. The funeral services of Mabel Byers were conducted at her home by Rev. Ake with interment at Cambria Mills. Before leaving the house the little casket was taken upstairs to the bed of the mother for a last farewell to the child she had unceasing loved and cared for so many years. The large concourse of friends who gathered at the funeral and despite the rain followed to the cemetery showing the feeling entertained for Mr. and Mrs. Byers by their neighbors. Funeral Director J. M. Beers had charge. Mr. and Mrs. Byers wish through the STANDARD to sincerely thank friends and neighbors for their kindness and assistance during the trying ordeal through which they have passed.

BYERS, WILLIAM S.

William Smith Byers, aged 78, well known and highly respected citizen of Coalport, died Sunday, evening December 14th at 9:45 o’clock at his home after an illness of several months with heart trouble. Mrs. Byers was born April 10, 1868, in White Township, Cambria County, now known as Reade Township, a son of Benjamin Franklin and Mary Elizabeth (Bowman) Byers, both deceased. He was united in marriage with Mary Heverly on June 20, 1894. Mr. Byers was an outstanding citizen of the community and will be sadly missed in civic circles as well as by his many friends. He had been employed for the last 20 years by the Cambria Smokeless Coal Company. Prior to that time he was employed by S. Hegarty’s Sons. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a life long resident of Coalport. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Benjamin H. of Elizabeth, Pa., William of Coalport, Mrs. Charles Dugan of Augusta, Georgia, and John H. of Canton, Ohio. Three grandchildren and the following sisters and brother also survive: Thomas Byers of Youngstown, Ohio, Mrs. John Cibulka of Barnesboro, Mrs. Ralph Stiffler, of St. Augustine, Florida, and Miss Lucy Byers of Altoona. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home with Rev. Henry, pastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance church, officiating. Interment was in the Cambria Mills cemetery.

EDMISTON, ROBERT R.

Mr. Edmiston, 70 of Blandburg died at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug 13, 1989 at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug 13, 1989, at Altoona Hospital. Mr. Edmiston retired as a lead mechanic from Conrail in 1981, after 30 years’ service. He was born Oct. 18, 1918, in Blandburg, the son of S. Alexander and Ivah S. (Colwell) Edmiston and May 12, 1956, in Blandburg, married Shirley L. Brown. Surviving are his wife, three sons: George, Stephen R. and Robert A. of Blandburg; and four grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother and two sisters: John of Newton Falls, Ohio: Mary Mong of Bellwood and Louise Wilkinson of Altoona. Mr. Edmiston was a 1936 graduate of Reade Township High School. He was a member of the Paul H. Kuhn American Legion Post, Blandburg. Mr. Edmiston was an Army Veteran of World War II, serving as a technician 4th class. Frineds will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

EDMISTON – Services for Robert R. Edmiston of Blandburg will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, by the Rev. Richard L. Lehman. Interment at Cambria Mills Cemetery, Glasgow.

FRANKLIN, NANCY

NANCY FRANKLIN, 83, MOUNTAINDALE, DIES

Mrs. Nancy (Gwin) Franklin, 83, widow of John H. Franklin, died at her home in Mountaindale after an extended illness. She was born May 10, 1858. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. H. S. Botteicher, Mountaindale. There are one grandson and one great-granddaughter. Mrs. Franklin was a sister of L.M. Gwin, Mrs. W. C. McCartney and T. V. Gwin all of Mountaindale; Mrs. Elizabeth Mulhollen, Irwin; Mrs. Annie Treese, Williamsburg; Charles H. Gwin, Altoona and Blair Gwin, Ogden, Utah. Mrs. Franklin was lifelong member of the Mountaindale Baptist Church where friends will be received after 7 o’clock this evening. Funeral services will be conducted there at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment in Cambria Mills Cemetery will be directed by C. J. Troxell of Glasgow.

Mr. Gwin, 79, of 204 Temple Lane, died at 3:30 a.m. today, Sept. 23, 1987, at Altoona Hospital. Mr. Gwin retired as a salesman for Calvert Distilleries, Georgia, in 1973, after 23 years’ service. He was born May 1, 1908, in Mountaindale, the son of Luther M. and Jennie N. (Hunter) Gwin, and March 23, 1929, in Brunswick, Ga., married Dorothy Vinson. Surviving are his wife, a son, Donald R. of Las Vegas, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Mr. Gwin was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church and a former member of the Mountaindale Baptist Church. He was also a 40-year member of the Masons, and a member of the VFW, and the Tyrone American Legion. Mr. Gwin was a Navy veteran of World War II. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

GWIN – Service for Calvin L. Gwin of 204 Temple Lane will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, with the Pastor Carl Alexy officiating. Interment at Cambria Mills Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Dorothy V. Gwin, 83, Valley View Home, formerly of 204 E. Temple Lane, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 2, 1996, at the home. She was born Feb. 7, 1913, in Belleville, Ill., the daughter of Ulysses Jack and Irene F. (Maier) Vinson. She married Calvin L. Gwin March 23, 1929, in Brunswick, Ga. He died Sept. 23, 1987. Mrs. Gwin was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, Altoona, and a former member of the Mountaindale Baptist Church. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. A son, Donald, preceded her in death. Friends will be received from 10-11 a.m. Friday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

GWIN – Funeral services for Dorothy V. Gwin will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow, by the Rev. Benjamin Warfel. Interment at Cambria Mills Cemetery, Glasgow. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the funeral home.

Roy C. Gwin of 506 Main St., Bellwood, died yesterday in the Altoona Veterans Administration Hospital. He was born in Mountaindale April 8, 1895, a son of Luther M. and Jenny (Hunter) Gwin. Surviving is a brother, Calvin L. of Altoona. Mr. Gwin was a member of the Mountaindale Bible Church, World War I Veterans Administration, Bellwood American Legion and Eagles and had conducted the Gwin funeral services.