Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
Obituary: "Matthew Growden. Mr. Matthew Growden, a prominent resident of White township died on Thursday afternoon
[28 July 1904] of injuries resulting from a fall sustained two weeks ago. Mr. Growden had been working in the hay field on
July 26 and was thrown from the hay wagon while it was hauled to the barn. The internal injuries received that day were
followed by complications and pneumonia which caused his death. The deceased was aged 72 years, and his death was
expected owing to his advanced age and the nature of the injuries. His wife and the following children survive him:
Thomas, Collins and William Growden, Mrs. Susan Hubert, Mrs. Ella Humm and Miss Martha Growden. The funeral
services were held on Saturday morning and interment was made in Greenwood."
(A pencilled-in note next to the name Mrs. Susan Hubert reads "Should be Sarah Uber" and the clipping is marked "8-404")
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
Obituary: "MRS. ABBA A. GROWDEN. Infirmities of age caused the death of Mrs. Abba A. Growden, aged 79 years,
widow of Matthew Growden, at her home in White township, on Friday, October 30, 1914. The remains were brought to
Greenwood cemetery, Indiana, for interment, Tuesday afternoon."
Clipping is marked "11/4/14"
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
WILLIAM B. GROWDEN of 117 North Second street, Indiana, passed away Monday, November 27th at his late home.
[here is an inserted pencil marking "1950"]
Born March 7, 1873 in White Township, Indiana County, a son of Matthew and Abbie Ann Johnson Growden, he spent all
his life in White Township, coming to Indiana four years ago.
He is survived by a sister, Miss Martha M. Growden, Indiana, Pa.
Friends will be received at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoover, 109 North Second street, Indiana, after 2:00 P.M.
today where services will be conducted Thursday, November 30th at 1:30 P.M. Rev. I.L. Peterson will officiate.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
[a second clipping was also found:]
WILLIAM B. GROWDEN, 77, of 117 North Second street, Indiana, passed away at his late home Nov. 27. A retired White
Township farmer, he had lived the past four years at his present address.
Friends are being received at the John C. Hoover home at 109 North Second street, where services will be conducted
November 30 at 1:30 P.M., the Rev. I.L. Peterson in charge. Interment will be made in Greenwood Cemetery, Robinson's
are in charge of arrangements.
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
MISS MARTHA M. GROWDEN of 117 N. Second Street, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 1963, at her late
residence.
Born July 24, 1879, in White Twp., Indiana Co., she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Abbie Ann Johnson Growden
and was a life long resident of White Twp., and Indiana. Miss Growden was a member of the E.U.B. Church of Indiana.
Surviving her are 3 nieces and a nephew.
Friends will be received after 2:00 p.m. today (Thursday) at Robinson-Lytle's, Indiana, where services will be conducted
Friday, August 23, at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Martin L. Kaufman, her pastor, will officiate and interment will follow in the
Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
Mrs. Florence Growden
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in the Streams Funeral Home, followed by interment in
Greenwood cemetery for Mrs. Florence Growden, aged 65, widow of Thomas Growden, who died Friday in her home in
White township.
She held membership with the Evangelical Church of town, and her pastor, Rev. H.L. Loveless, will officiate the services.
Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Kenneth Adams, Home, R.D. 2, and Genevieve, of Deland, Fla.
[indistinct pencil marking appears to read "1-13-1944"]
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
Obituary: "Mrs. Elizabeth Carney. Mrs. Elizabeth Carney died of dropsy at the home of her son-in-law, J.F. Williams, in
White township, on Saturday morning [10 Aug 1902] at 2 o'clock. The deceased was aged about 70 years. She leaves
two sons and a daughter: James A. and John, both of Indiana, and Mrs. Jennie Williams, of White township. The funeral
was held on Sunday."
The Clipping is marked "8-16-02"
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
JOHN FRANKLIN CARNEY, son of the late James A., and Mary (Isenberg) Carney, passed away Thursday afternoon at
12:45 in the Indiana Hospital. [here a handwritten note "Feb. 15 1945"]
The deceased was born February 23rd, 1883, in Indiana County. He lived most of his life in Indiana and was a member of
the Evangelical Church.
He is survived by one brother, Staff Sergeant, Warren L. Carney, now in Honolulu; three [actually, seven are mentioneded.] sisters; Mrs. Ann Long, Philadelphia; Mrs. Jane Eddy, Van Meter; Mrs. Laura Lydick, Mrs. Mary Fields and Mrs. Rose
Palmer, all of Indiana; Mrs. Gertrude Phillips, Vandergrift and Mrs. Emma Hagens of Mars.
Friends will be received at the Leydic Funeral Home after 2:00 o'clock this afternoon, Friday. Services will be conducted at
the funeral home Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Reverend I.D. Swinehart, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church,
will officiate. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
PETER JOHNSTON.
Peter Johnston, aged 86 years, died at the home of his son, Harry, of Homer City, Monday evening of last week, of
complications incident to advanced age. He was a civil war veteran. Previous to coming to Homer City, to make his home
with his son, Mr. Johnston had resided in Center county, where he had conducted a farm. The following children survive
the deceased: Alonzo Johnston, of Diamondville; John Johnston, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Elizabeth Bracken, of Mahaffey; H.B.
Johnston, A.M. Johnston and Alex. Johnston, and Mrs. Frank Graham, all of Homer City. The remains were taken to
Center county for interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
[handwritten date "Apr 9 - 1917"
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
Mrs. Caroline Johnston.
Mrs. Caroline Johnston, wife of Peter Johnston, and well known to many of the GAZETTE readers, died at her home at
Pine Grove Mills, Center county, Pa., on Nov. 16, of cancer of the stomach, aged 63 years and 8 months. She is survived
by her husband and seven children, two daughters and five sons. Interment was made in the grave yard of the U.P.
church at her late home. Mrs. Johnston had been a patient sufferer for the past six months. The family formerly lived on
the old homestead three miles south of town on the Blairsville road.
[handwritten date "1898"]
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Indiana, PA "Evening Gazette" issue of Thursday, 24 February 1921, p. 1:
[abstract]
John T. Carney passes away
John T. Carney, aged 61 years, well-known resident of Indiana for man years passed away at his home on East Walnut
Street, Tues. 22 Feb. shortly after the noon hour. Son of John & Elizabeth Johnston Carney. Born and reared in
Dixonville. Member of M.E. Church. Survivors: Widow Mary Gaston Carney, sons James and Clarence of Indiana,
daughter Sarah Stewart of Pittsburgh. Brother James and sister Mrs. Jennie Williams. Interment: Oakland Cemetery.
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, PA, Registration of Births, Book No. 1, p. 27, #110:
Carney, William T.; son of James Carney (laborer) & Miriam, born Cherryhill Twp.; 8 Sep 1894
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, PA, Registration of Births, Book No. 2, p. 35, #19:
Carney, Lydia; dau of James Carney (laborer) & Miriam E., born White Alley, 2nd Ward, Indiana, Pa.,
9 April 1899
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, PA, Registration of Births, Book No. 2, p. 39, #180:
Carney, Howard F., son of James Carney (laborer) & Miriam, born White Alley, 2nd Ward, Indiana, Pa.,
14 May 1901
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, PA, Registration of Births, Book No. 2, p. 41, #225:
[duplicate entry? or twin brother?]
Carney, John Howard, son of James A. Carney (laborer) & Miriam, born Alley, 2nd Ward, Indiana, Pa.,
15 May 1901
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, PA, Registration of Births, Book No. 2, p. 48, #495:
Carney, Emma Louise, dau of James A. Carney (laborer) & Miriam, born 282 Water St., Indiana, Pa.,
3 April 1905
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, PA, Registration of Deaths, Book No. 1, p. 53, #36:
Carney, John Howard, male, 2 y, 11 mo, 18 days, son of James & Miriam Carney, born Indiana, Pa., died 2 April 1904,
Whites Alley, Interred Greenwood
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, Pa., Marriage License Docket, Vol. 13, page 583, License No. 1439
Wood PALMER, age 21, of Indiana, Pa., Laborer, s/o Archie & Ella Palmer, to
Annie CARNEY, age 18, of Indiana, Pa., Domestic, d/o James & Miriam Carney
[no marriage date recorded]
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, Pa., Marriage License Docket, Vol. 14, page 581, License No. 2033
Birt S. LYDICK, age 24, of Indiana, Pa., Painter, s/o James S. & Elizabeth M. Lydick, to
Laura CARNEY, age 18, of Indiana, Pa., Housekeeping, d/o James A. & My Carney
[no marriage date recorded, but application applied for 5 September 1906]
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, Pa., Marriage License Docket, Vol. 15, page 276, License No. 2328
Benjamin W. EDDY, 42, res. Penn Runn, Laborer, s/o Thomas & Elizabeth Eddy, to
Jennie CARNEY, 20, res. Indiana, Pa., Housekeeper, d/o James & Miriam Carney
married 5 April 1907, at residence of J.S. Amond, Justice of the Peace
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, Pa., Marriage License Docket, Vol. 10, page 312, License No. 1589
John H. HESS, 28, res. Indiana, Teamster, s/o Christopher & Maria E. Hess, to
Lizzie I. [?] CARNEY, 18, res. Indiana, d/o James A. & Miriam Carney
married 6 June 1900 at the residence of James Carney, by Rev. J.R. Baird
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, Pa., Marriage License Docket, Vol. 28, page 287, License No. 2886
David S. HAGENS, 26, b. Homer City, Pa., res. Indiana, Pa., Blacksmith
s/o James Hagens (b. Gettysburg, Pa., res. Homer City, Pa., farmer) and
Emma Cain (b. Butler, Pa., deceased)
Emma Louise CARNEY, 15, b. Indiana, Pa., res. Indiana, Pa., at home
d/o James A. Carney (b. & res. Indiana, Pa., Teamster) and
Misiam Isenberg (b. Indiana, Pa., deceased)
married 12 March 1921 at Indiana, Pa., by H.K. Smith, J.P.
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
WILLIAM R. WILLIAMS, 87, of 353 S. 3rd St., Indiana, died Thursday, March 25, 1982, at the Indiana Hospital.
A son of John F. and Jennie Carney Williams, he was born June 20, 1894 in White Twp., Indiana County.
Mr. Williams was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Indiana; a life member of VFW Post 1989 of Indiana and
World War I Barracks 1273 of Pennsylvania.
He had lived all his life in Indiana County with the exception of five years in Jefferson County. A graduate of Indiana State
Teachers College now IUP, he taught in Jefferson County and Indiana County schools. He was an agent for the
Nationwide Insurance Company, retiring in 1961. Mr. Williams had traveled in the southwest and had a "rock shop" and
"rock jewelry" for several years. A veteran of World War I, he had served in the U.S. Army.
Surviving are his wife, Cora Dunmire Williams; a daughter, Sarah Jane Williams, at home; a brother, Howard B. Williams,
Indiana; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Friday) at Robinson-Lytle's, Indiana, where services will be held
Saturday, March 27, at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Ferd B. Park, D.D. will officiate. Interment will be in Harmony Grove Cemetery.
Military services will be conducted at graveside by members of the VFW Post 1989 of Indiana.
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Funeral Home Service Notice, photocopy provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14
February 1994:
Services for Alexander Young Johnston
Born July 4, 1856 Indiana County, Pa.
Died February 23, 1940 White Township, Indiana County, Pa.
Services held at: Robinson Funeral Home, Monday, February 26, 1940 -- 1:30 P.M.
Clergyman: The Rev. Ferman A. Kearney
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
PETER A. BRACKEN, 63 West Elm Street, Homer City, passed away at his home yesterday, Sept. 5, at 2:30 P.M.
Born in Indiana County, May 3, 1880, he was the son of Lorenza and Anna (Johnston) Bracken.
Surviving are his wife, the former Barbara Witherite, and these children: Robert D. Bracken, of Twisp, Wash.; Bruce
Barrett, of Windber; Mina, wife of William Ferguson, Akron, O.; Barney Barrett, Jacksonville, Fla., and William Barrett,
Lebanon, Ind.
Also the following children [should read "siblings"-ed.]: Mrs. Eddie McDermott, of Commodore; Mrs. Marta Nicodemus,
Rochester, N.Y.; Meredith Bracken, Mahaffey, and William Bracken, Cherry Tree.
Friends will be received at the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, after 7:00 P.M. today, Sept. 6, where services will be
conducted by the Rev. B.B. Conners on Friday, September 8, at 2:00 P.M.
Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
[Note: there was no year mentioned on the clipping.]
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
MRS. BARBARA E. BARRETT BRACKEN, 86, of Akron, Ohio formerly of Homer City, died Monday, Jan. 9, 1967 at
Akron.
Born Aug. 22, 1880 in Kerrmoor, Pa., she was a daughter of Barney and Elmira Rubs Witherite.
Survivors include the following children: Mrs. Edith Martin, Akron, Ohio; Barney C. Barrett, Akron, Ohio; William M.
Barrett, Lebanon, Ind.; Darryl Bracken, an adopted son, Spokane, Wash.; 18 grandchildren.
Friends will be received after 7 p.m. this evening at the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, where funeral services will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Merle Weimer, officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
MRS. MARTHA JANE NICODEMUS, 81, of 33 Warner Road, Marion, N.Y., died Saturday, March 4, 1967 at Mt. Morris
Tuberculosis Hospital, Mt. Morris, N.Y.
A daughter of Lorenzo and Anna Johnson Bracken she was born April 18, 1885 in Sayre, Pa.
Mrs. Nicodemus was preceded in death by her husband Ira Clyde Nicodemus June 15, 1929.
She had been a resident of Diamondville from 1935 to 1947 prior to moving to Marion, N.Y. She was a member of the
Methodist Church.
Survivors include 11 children: Paul F., Carl M., Quay L., Mrs. Arthur (Ethel) Meisch, Mrs. Neil (Edna Joy) Botticelli, Clyde
W., Mrs. Dona Zapf, and Noble E., all of Rochester, N.Y.; Mrs. Merrill (Ruby) Kramp, Hampton, Va.; Mrs. John (Etta)
Battzzo and Dell E. both of Marion, N.Yl; two brothers: Meredith and William Bracken, both of Mahaffey R.D. 1; 38
grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-10 p.m. both today and Tuesday at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Hillsdale, where
services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Rex Brickell will officiate and interment will be in Greenwood
Cemetery, Indiana.
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
HENRIETTA McDER[M]OTT passed away Sunday, April 29, [1956 - handwritten date in margin], at 12:25 p.m. in her
home, Commodore RD 1.
She was born November 17, 1893, in Huntingdon County, a daughter of Lorenzo and Anna Johnston Bracken.
Surviving her are these sons and daughters: Ray of Washington, D.C.; Thomas of Commodore, RD 1; Paul of Rockville,
Md.; Mrs. Alberta Bash, Commodore, RD 1; Mrs. Genevieve Weiss, Mrs. Ruby Stockner, Mrs. Betty Wissinger and Miss
Patricia Barr, all of Greenville, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Martha Nicodemus, Rochester, N.Y.; three brothers, Jack Kerr, Clymer
RD; Meredith Bracken, Mahaffey; William Bracken, Clymer, RD; ten grandchildren.
Mrs. McDermott's husband, Leonard, preceded her in death two years ago.
Friends will be received at the Bence Funeral Home, Clymer, after 7 p.m. today and until 2 p.m. Wednesday, when
services will be held by the Rev. Richard J. Barriss. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
Orlonzo P. Johnston.
Funeral services were conducted in the Union church at Diamondville on Wednesday, followed by interment in the
Greenwood cemetery, Indiana, for Orlonzo P. Johnston, aged 69 years, nine months and 21 days, who died June 30 at
his home in Diamondville. The services were in charge of Rev. C.A. Hines, of Los Angeles, Cali., a former resident of
Diamondville. The deceased, resided for a number of years at Homer City before locating in Diamondville. He is survived
by a widow, Mrs. Emma Sickenburger Johnston, and these children: Charles A., of Homer City; Lemuel C., of
Diamondville; Mrs. Mary Caroline Frank, of Charter Oak, and William B. Johnston, of Derry; also a sister and these
brothers: Mrs. Nettie Gerhard and Harry Johnston and Alex Johnston, of Homer City; John T. Johnston, of Bellvue, and
Albert Johnston, of Derry. He also leaves 22 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
Mrs. Anna M. Johnston. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon in the Homer City M.E. church by the
pastor, Rev. Ling, followed by interment in the Greenwood cemetery, of town, for Mrs. Anna M. Johnston, a well-known
resident of Diamondville, who died on Friday at the home of her son, Charles Johnston of Homer City. Her death was due
to pneumonia, having been stricken with the malady while visiting at the home of her son. The deceased, whose maiden
name was Miss Anna M. Sickenberger, was aged almost 76 years, and was the widow of Lon P. Johnston, who died
about a year ago at Diamondville. Mrs. Johnson, who was a daughter of the late Michael Sickenberger, had been a
resident of Diamondville for many years. She leaves these children: Charles Johnston, of Homer City; Claude L.
Johnston, of Diamondville; Mrs. Maude Frank, of Charter Oak, and William B. Johnston, of Dixonville; also 22
grandchildren and three great grandchildren and these sisters: Mrs. Margaret Laudermilch, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Lottie Hill,
of Windber, and Mrs. Clara Gibson, of Diamondville.
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
FRANK W. GRAHAM, 92, a former resident of 62 West Elm St., Homer City, died Sunday, October 16, 1966 at Adrian
Hospital, Punxsutawney. He had been a patient at Hedrick Convalescent Home at Punxsutawney for a number of years.
Prior to his retirement in 1947 he had been employed as a car inspector for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and was a
member of Homer City United Presbyterian Church; a life member of the Homer City Fire Department and a member of
the Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen of America.
Survivors include a son Rob M., Indiana R.D. 1; and two grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his wife Zonetta Johnston Graham and two brothers.
Friends are being received at the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Tuesday. Rev. Theodore T. Taylor will officiate and interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
Members of the Homer City Fire Department will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home at 7 p.m. this evening.
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Funeral Home Service Notice, photocopy provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14
February 1994:
Services for Frank W. Graham
Born October 3, 1874 Port Matilda, Pa.
Died October 16, 1966 Punxsutawney, Pa.
Services held at: Askew Funeral Home, 121 Church Street, Homer City, Pa.,
Tuesday, Oct 16, 1966 -- 1:00 P.M.
Clergyman: The Rev. Theodore D. Taylor
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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Funeral Home Service Notice, photocopy provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14
February 1994:
Services for Mrs. Zonetta Maude Graham
Born August 8, 1879 Indiana County, Pa.
Died April 14, 1948 Homer City, Pa.
Services held at: Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, Pa., Saturday, April 17, 1948 -- 1:00 P.M.
Clergyman: The Rev. Clair R. Wick
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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Funeral Home Service Notice, photocopy provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14
February 1994:
Services for Harry Blair Johnston
Born April 4, 1877 Homer City, Pa.
Died March 1, 1939 Homer City, Pa.
Services held at: Homer City M.E. Church, Saturday, March 4, 1939 -- 2:00 P.M.
Clergyman: The Rev. Samuel Hill
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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Funeral Home Service Notice, photocopy provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14
February 1994:
Services for Mrs. Nanette (Fleming) Johnston
Born March 20, 1878 Mifflin County, Pa.
Died January 10, 1947 Homer City, Pa.
Services held at: 45 W. Elm St., Homer City, Pa. Monday, Jan. 13, 1947 -- 2:30 P.M.
Clergyman: The Rev. C.R. Wick
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
ALEX JOHNSTON, SR., 73, of 93 Carlisle Street, Homer City, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 1965, at Mercy
Hospital, Johnstown.
Born February 29, 1892, in Blair County, he was a son of Albert and Bessie Clapper Johnston.
He was a member of the Homer City Methodist Church and was formerly a barber in Homer City and had operated a
trucking business since World II, retiring 12 years ago.
He is survived by his widow, Emma Long Johnston and two sons: Dale M., Derry; Alex, Jr., Homer City; two sisters: Mrs.
Mabel Connelly, Derry; Mrs. Jane Nevins, Derry; five grandsons; one great-granddaughter; a niece and four nephews.
Friends will be received after 7 p.m. tonight at the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, where services will be conducted at
3 p.m. Saturday, Rev. Gail McQueen, officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Indiana.
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
MRS. MABEL JOHNSON CONNOLLY, 71, of Derry, died Friday, July 8, 1966 in Latrobe Area Hospital.
A former resident of Indiana County, she was born June 9, 1895 at Canoe Creek, Pa., a daughter of Albert and Bessie
Clapper Johnson.
Survivors include her husband Robert; one son, Charles, Derry, and one daughter, Mrs. Leon (Eileen) Sowers, Latrobe,
also five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the Fisher Funeral Home, Derry, from 2-5 and 7-10 p.m., both today and Sunday.
Requiem Mass will be offered at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Martin's Church, New Derry. Interment will be in St. Joseph's
Cemetery.
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Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
MRS. JANE B. NEVINS, 67, 119 South Ligonier St., Derry, died unexpectedly at Latrobe Hospital Thursday, January 13,
1966.
She was a former resident of Homer City and a daughter of Albert M. and Bessie Bell Johnston.
Born at Canoe Creek, Pa., Blair County, Juny [sic] 6, 1898, she is survived by three sons: Glenn E. Irwin; Waid H., Homer
City, and Charles R., Youngstown, Pa. Eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive along with a sister,
Mrs. Robert (Mabel) Connolly of Derry.
The deceased was a member of the Derry Methodist Church and of Arbutus Lodge of the Ladies Auxiliary of the
Brotherhood of railroad Trainmen.
Friends may call at the Fisher Funeral Home in Derry from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The family will receive friends from 2
to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. today and tomorrow. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev.
C.E. Stollings officiating, and interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Indiana.
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Funeral Home Service Notice, photocopy provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14
February 1994:
Services for L.C. Johnston
Born January 8, 1882 Blair County, Pa.
Died November 19, 1940 Indiana Memorial Hospital, Indiana County, Pa.
Services held at: His Late Home, Diamondville, Pa., Friday, November 22, 1940 -- 2:00 P.M.
Clergyman: Mr. R.J. Barriss
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery
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Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
Resident and Merchant of Diamondville Dies in Hospital Here
L. Claude Johnston, 58, a resident for 14 years in Diamondville, where he conducted a mercantile business, died last
night in Indiana Hospital. A son of Lon and Anna (Sickenberger) Johnston he was born January 8, 1882. His early life was
spent in Blair County and he was a merchant in Windber for a time. He was a member of the Windber lodges of the Loyal
Order of Moose and Fraternal Order of Eagles.
He was married twice, his first wife, Orpha (Repine) Johnston, dying January 24, 1919. He was married (second) to Mrs.
Julia (McCully) Bracken, whom he leaves together with three sons: Charles, Raymond and Earl Johnston, all of
Diamondville; three step-sons: Donald Bracken of Meadville and Charles and William Bracken, both of Diamondville; three
daughters: Mrs. Emanuel Langham, Mrs. David States and Geraldine Johnston, all of Diamondville; eleven grandchildren;
two brothers: Charles Johnston of Homer City and William B. Johnston of Clymer and a sister, Mrs. John Franks of Neffs
Mills.
Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today in the family home, where services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
MRS. JULIA E. BRACKEN JOHNSTON, 88, Clymer RD 2, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 1973.
Born in Clearfield County on Sept. 14, 1885, she was a daughter of Stewart and Martha Shaw McCully.
She was a member of the Baptist Church of Kerrmore.
Surviving are a son, William Bracken, Clymer RD 2; a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Wilkins, Clymer; four step-children; 13
grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters: Mrs. Maude Peterman, Coalport; Mrs. Letty Wolfe
and Howard McCully, both of Curwensville; and Stephen McCully, Kerrmore.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Bracken, in 1911, and by her second husband, L.C. Johnston, in
1940; and also by two sons and a daughter: Donald, Charles and Ines.
Friends are being received 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at the Bence Funeral Home, Clymer, where services will be held
Wednesday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Randall Luther officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
Mary Johnston Franks
Mrs. Mary Carolyn Johnston Franks of Pine Grove Mills died unexpected at her home on Monday at 5:15 p.m.
Born July 9, 1883, in DuBois, she was the daughter of Orlando and Anna Mary Schenberger Johnston. On Feb. 17, 1902,
she married John M. Franks, who survives, with these children.
Mrs. Charlotte Reed and Mrs. Florence Hallock, both of State College; Mrs. Edna Close, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Carrie
Henninger, Pine Grove Mills; Robert E. Franks, Pleasant Gap; Melvin C. Franks and Mrs. Anna Jean Helmick, both of
Petersburg RD, and Donald E. Franks, State College RD.
Thirteen grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren also survive.
She was a member of the State College Presbyterian Church and the Ferguson Township Lady Rebekah Lodge.
Funeral services will be held at the Koch Funeral Home on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Wade Miller of the United
Presbyterian Church of McAlevy's Fort officiating.
Interment will be made in the Greenlea Presbyterian cemetery, Huntingdon County. Friends will be received at the funeral
home on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Funeral notice provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
May 26, 1966
Services for Mary Johnston Franks
Born July 9, 1883 DuBois, Pa.
Died May 23, 1966 Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
Services Held at Koch's Funeral Home 10:30 a.m.
Minister: Rev. Wade Miller
Interment: Greenlea Presbyterian Cemetery: Huntingdon County, Pa.
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Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
EFFIE M. JOHNSTON, 97, of Clymer RD 2, (Diamondville), died Thursday, Sept. 15, 1983, at the Indiana Hospital.
A daughter of Emory G. and Emma Dorvitt Carr, she was born Aug. 17, 1886, in Madera, Clearfield County.
Mrs. Johnston was a member of the Clymer Christian Church.
Surviving are three daughters and a son: Mildred Johnston at home, Alfred Clair of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Ethel Mae Learn of
Springfield, Oregon, and Mrs. Thomas (Dorothy) Howarth of Commodore; seven grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren
and a great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William, in 1955; a son, Emory, in May 1963; and an infant daughter.
Friends will be received from 7-9 p.m. today (Friday) and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday in the Bence Funeral Home,
Clymer, where services will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Allen Rustad will officiate. Interment will be in
Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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Funeral notice provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
Services for: Effie M. Johnston
Born: August 17, 1886
Died: September 15, 1983
Services From: Harry J. Bence Funeral Home, Clymer, Pa., Sun., Sept. 18, 1983, 1:30 p.m.
Officiating: Pastor Allen Rustad
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
CHARLES A. JOHNSTON, 71, of Penn Run, R.D. 1, passed away suddenly at his home at 4:45 this morning.
Born in Johnsonburg, Pa., November 13, 1879, he was a son of Orlanzo and Anna Sickenberger Johnston.
Surviving are his wife, Dora Repine Johnston, a daughter Ruby, wife of Joseph Campbell, Homer City, a son, Norman A.
Johnston, Homer City, a sister, Mrs. Mary Franks, Petersburg, R.D., a brother, William B. Johnston, Diamondville, and two
grandchildren.
Mr. Johnston was engaged in the automobile business in Homer City until his retirement in February, 1946. He was a
member of Homer City Lodge 141 I.O.O.F., and the United Presbyterian Church of Homer City.
Friends will be received at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph H. Campbell, 2 Ridge avenue, Homer City, after 7:00
this evening, where services will be conducted by the Rev. A.L. Yarnelle at 2:00 o'clock Saturday afternoon, November
18.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
Arrangements in charge of the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City.
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Funeral notice provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
Services for Charles A. Johnston
Born: Johnsonburg, Pa., November 13, 1879
Died: Penn Run, R.D. 1, Pa., November 16, 1950
Services From: Home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Campbell, 2 Ridge Ave., Homer City, Pa.
Saturday, Nov. 18, 1950 -- 2:00 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. A.L. Yarnelle
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
MRS. DORA K. (REPINE) JOHNSTON, 64, died suddenly at 10:20 a.m. Thursday, May 31, in the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Joseph H. Campbell, of 2 Ridge avenue, Homer City.
Born in Green Township, Indiana County, April 26, 1887, she was a daughter of Thomas H.P. and Martha Ann (Kinter)
Repine. She was the widow of Charles A. Johnston.
Mrs. Johnston was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Homer City, and of Penelope Rebekah Lodge No. 431.
She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Joseph H. (Ruby) Campbell, with whom she made her home, and a son, Norman A.
Johnston of Homer City; one sister, Mrs. Lottie Mock of Derry; a brother, George Repine, Windber; and two grandchildren.
Friends will be received at her late home after 7:00 o'clock this evening, where services will be conducted on Sunday,
June 3, at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. A.L. Yarnell. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of
the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City.
Members of the Penelope Rebekah Lodge, No. 431, will hold memorial services at her late home this evening at 7:00
o'clock.
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Funeral notice provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
Services for: Mrs. Dora K. Johnston
Born: Green Township, Indiana County, Pa., April 26, 1887
Died: 2 Ridge Avenue, Homer City, Pa., May 31, 1951
Services From: 2 Ridge Avenue, Homer City, Pa., Sunday, June 3, 1951 -- 2:30 p.m.
Officiating: Rev. A.L. Yarnelle
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.
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