1948-54 fragment of Bastian Funeral Home Records
The following records from Bastian Funeral Home contain people
who either were born in/near Liberty, died, buried or had family from Liberty.
(including Nauvoo, Buttonwood, Eastpoint, Sebring)

 

Name ARTLEY, Zina (STRIEBY) Birthplace Quaker Hill, PA
Residence Woodland ave Place of Death Home
Spouse William Artley Cause of Death Cardio vascular disease
Occupation Retired housewife Contributory Cause Arterio sclerosis
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician G S Klump
Date of Death May 20,1952 Name of Father Jesse STRIEBY
Date of Birth April 11, 1866 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 24-May-52 Name of Mother Julia FOLLMER
Services at 829 W 4th St., Bastian Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev W J Klinger Cemetery Friedens, Liberty, PA
Religion of Deceased Lutheran Funeral cost $630
Newspaper Article:  Mrs. Zina S. Artley died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dean Slout Tuesday morning following and extended illness.  Surviving in addition to her daughter are one son, A. Sterl Artley, Columbia, Md.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Artley was a member of the Friedens Luthers Church near Liberty.  Services will be held at the funeral home with the Rev. W J Klinger, pastor of Friedens Lutheran church, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Harry W. Miller, pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Friedens cemetery, near Liberty.  Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
Name BECK, Ira Birthplace Cogan House Twp, Lycoming Co, PA
Residence Trout Run, RD Place of Death Home
Spouse   Cause of Death Coronary thrombosis
Occupation Farmer Contributory Cause Arteriosclerosis
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician C. R. Martin, coroner
Date of Death 28-Apr-53 Name of Father Richard BECK
Date of Birth February 5, 1882 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 03-May-53 Name of Mother Mary DRUMATER
Services at Bastian Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev George D Birk Cemetery Friedens, Liberty, PA
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $672.40
Newspaper Article:  Ira Beck, 71 of Trout Run, RD1, died at his home in Cogan House on either Tuesday April 28 or Wednesday April 30 (date misprint).  His death was not discovered until Thursday April 30, when his nephew Foster Harlow of Trout Run RD1 found him.  He was a lifelong resident and farmer of the Cogan House area.  His only survivors are a number of nieces and nephews.  Services will be held at 2:30 Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. George D. Birk, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, officiating.  Burial will be in Friedens cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
Name BECK, Mary Alice Birthplace Liberty
Residence Trout Run RD Place of Death Trout Run RD
Spouse William BECK Cause of Death  
Occupation   Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician Dr. H. R. Buckley
Date of Death 29-Dec-52 Name of Father Charles MORRIS
Date of Birth May 22, 1872 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 01-Jan-53 Name of Mother Harriet MASE
Services at Cogan House Christian Church Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev G Lee Lunger Cemetery Friedens
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $600
Newspaper Article:  Mrs. Mary A. Beck, 80, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. J. A. Taylor, Trout Run RD1 on Monday after a long illness.  She was a life-long resident of Cogan House township and a member of the Buttonwood EUB Church and of the Cogan Grange No. 2001.  Surviving in addition to her daughter are three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Services will be held Thursday at 2 pm at the Cogan House Christian Church with the Rev G. Lee Lunger officiating.  Burial will be in Friedens cemetery, near Liberty.  Friends may call at the home Wednesday evening and at the church the hour before the services.
Name BELL, Anna F. (LEVEGOOD) Birthplace Liberty PA
Residence Rural Ave Place of Death Home
Spouse   Cause of Death Arteriosclerotic heart disease
Occupation Housewife - retired Contributory Cause Cardiac decompensation
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician Dr. W H Yealy
Date of Death 18-Mar-50 Name of Father Samuel H LEVEGOOD
Date of Birth April 19, 1853 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 21-Mar-50 Name of Mother Eve BRION
Services at Bastian Funeral Home Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev Kerattetter, Mulberry St. Methodist Cemetery Wildwood
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $415
Newspaper Article:
Name BLIGHTON, Mrs. Blanche C. Birthplace Liberty PA
Residence   Place of Death Danville State Hospital
Spouse Harry Cause of Death  
Occupation Housewife Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician  
Date of Death 28-Oct-53 Name of Father Charles COCHRAN
Date of Birth April 1, 1873 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 02-Nov-53 Name of Mother Minda REED
Services at Bastians Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev Diplock Cemetery Salem
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $533.04
Newspaper Article:  Mrs. Blanche C. Blighton died Wednesday after an extended illness.  A former resident of Elmira, NY, she was the widow of Harry Blighton.  Surviving is a brother, Fred McMahon, of Liberty.  Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 pm at the Bastian funeral home.  The Rev. Llewellyn O. Diplock, pastor of Christ Episcopal Church, will officiate.  Burial will be in Salem cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 pm
Name BRANNAKA, John Frederick Birthplace Lycoming Co.
Residence Roaring Branch Place of Death Williamsport hospital
Spouse Adele FAIVRE Cause of Death Cerebral laceration
Occupation   Contributory Cause Due to fall from silo
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician Dr. C R Martin
Date of Death 12-Sep-49 Name of Father Carl BRANNAKA
Date of Birth April 26, 1892 His Birthplace Lycoming Co
Date of Funeral 14-Sep-49 Name of Mother Elizabeth SECHRIST
Services at   Her Birthplace Tioga Co., PA
Clergyman Rev Woodrow Klinger Cemetery Friedens
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $577
Newspaper Article:  ROARING BRANCH FARMER EXPIRES OF HEAD INJURIES: John Brannaka, 57 of Roaring Branch, injured critically Saturday morning when he fell from the top of a silo, died in Williamsport hospital at 11:10 o'clock this morning.  Mr. Brannaka, assisted by several neighbors was engaged in filling the silo on his farm when the accident happened.  He had climbed to near the top of the silo on a ladder, a rung breaking, plunging him to the ground.   He suffered serious head injuries in the fall and was brought to the hospital in a Blossburg ambulance.  He leaves his wife, Adele, and three sons, Rudolph, a teacher in the agricultural department of Quakertown High School; Harold a freshman at Pennsylvania State College; and Charles, at home.  Two sisters and four brothers also survive him..  They are Mrs. Albert Knowlden, of Ralston, Mrs. Harriet Ridge, of Roaring Branch RD, Charles of Williamsport RD2, Thomas E., and W J, both of Williamsport, and Bruce of Pemberton, NJ.  Mr. Brannaka was a member of the Methodist Church at Ralston and of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Roaring Branch.
Name DIMM, Charles F. Birthplace Dewart
Residence Union Ave Place of Death Home
Spouse   Cause of Death Myocardial failure
Occupation Retired Rwy Mail Clerk Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address U. S. Govt. Certifying Physician H. Finkelstein
Date of Death 28-Jul-53 Name of Father George F. DIMM
Date of Birth January 21, 1889 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 31-Jul-53 Name of Mother Sara E. SCHOOLEY
Services at Bastian funeral home Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev. Robt C Holmes Cemetery Eastpoint
Religion of Deceased Episcopal Funeral cost $704
Newspaper Article:  Charles F. Dimm, died at his home today, Tuesday, after a long illness.  He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Canandaigua Lodge No. 294, F and AM, BPOE No. 173, and the Railway Mail Association.  He retired from the mail service two years ago.  Surviving are his wife, Margaret A., one daughter, Mrs. Donald Swain of Reading, Mass.; two sisters, Mrs. Francis Prichard, Wake Forest, N.C.; Miss Martha E. Dimm, Muncy; one brother, Howard M. Dimm, of Muncy and three grandchildren.  Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Friday at the funeral home.  With the Rev. Robert C. Holmes, pastor of St. Mary's Episcopal church officiating.  Burial will be in East Point cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 Thursday evening.
Name FORER, Jennie Minerva Birthplace Lycoming Co, PA
Residence S. Williamsport Place of Death Williamsport hospital
Spouse   Cause of Death Bilateral pulmonary embolism
Occupation   Contributory Cause Fracture left hip generalized arteriosclerosis
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician C R Martin coroner
Date of Death 25-Feb-49 Name of Father Jacob FORER
Date of Birth March 2, 1861 His Birthplace Lycoming co
Date of Funeral 27-Feb-49 Name of Mother Catherine RITTER
Services at Liberty funeral parlor Her Birthplace Lycoming co
Clergyman   Cemetery Friedens
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $215
Newspaper Article:  Miss Jennie M. Forer of South Williamsport died at 10:18 o'clock Friday morning at the Williamsport hospital.  Mrs. Forer who had resided with her niece, Mrs. Raymond Sweet, was 88 years old.  She is survived by one brother, Mark Forer, Liberty.  Services will be held at 1:30 pm Sunday at the funeral home in Liberty with interment in Friedens cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home this evening between 7 and 9 o'clock.
Name FREY, Frank W. Birthplace Roaring Branch, PA
Residence Williamsport RD1 Place of Death Williamsport hospital
Spouse   Cause of Death Arteriosclerotic cardiac vascular disease
Occupation   Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician Dr. John Winter
Date of Death 02-Jan-50 Name of Father John FREY
Date of Birth May 29, 1876 His Birthplace Isle of Mau
Date of Funeral 05-Jan-50 Name of Mother Elizabeth *LLISTER
Services at Liberty Funeral Parlor Her Birthplace PA
Clergyman   Cemetery East Point
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $214.84
Newspaper Article:  Frank Frey of Williamsport RD1, died at 6:50 pm at the Williamsport hospital.  He was admitted Dec. 26 as a medical patient.  Mr. Frey was an employe of the Pennsylvania Department of Highways.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm at the funeral home in Liberty.  Interment will be made in East Point cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home, this city Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
Note:  funeral record states services at Liberty Funeral Parlor but newspaper article state Bastians in Williamsport (both places owned by Bastian)
Name HARER, John Walter Birthplace Roaring Branch, PA
Residence Fifth Ave Place of Death Home
Spouse   Cause of Death Gunshot wound of neck and chest. .410 gauge shotgun
Occupation Cable splicer Contributory Cause Self inflicted
Employer and Address Bethlehem Steel Certifying Physician C R Martin
Date of Death 25-Jun-50 Name of Father Fred HARER
Date of Birth 08-Aug-14 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 28-Jun-50 Name of Mother Viola GURNSEY
Services at Bastian funeral home Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev E Raymond Shaheen Cemetery Union
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $571.25
Veteran:  World War II, enlisted September 30, 1943, discharged December 15, 1945, Samson, NY, USNR CB 1st Class
Newspaper Article:  John W. Harer, 35, died at 1:25 pm Sunday.  Dr. Clarence R. Martin, county coroner, stated that death was the result of self-inflicted gun shot wounds.  It is understood that Mr. Harer had been in depressed spirits since his arrest Thursday night on a charge of drunken driving.  He had appeared at police headquarters and pleaded not guilty to the charge.  He was to have had a hearing at 11 am June 29.  Mr. Harer who served with the Seabees during World War II, was a member of the Garrett Cochran Post No. 1, American Legion, the I.O.O.F. Griffin Lodge No. 655, of Roaring Branch, the Canton Encampment No. 184 and the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 143, Williamsport.  He was an employe of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation.  He leaves his wife, Marie, a brother, James, city; and four sisters, Mrs. Edith Wellendorf, city; Mrs. Mary Lawrence, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Mrs. June Walborn, Attica, NY; and Mrs. Mildred Keller, Montgomery.  Services will be conducted at the funeral home at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.  The Rev. E. Raymond Shaheen, pastor of Messiah's Lutheran Church will officiate.  Interment will be in Union cemetery near Liberty.  Friends may call at the funeral home from  to 9 pm Tuesday.
Name KEAGLE, Emma Jane Birthplace  
Residence Wilkinsburg, PA Place of Death  
Spouse Clarence Keagle Cause of Death Rheumatic heart disease
Occupation   Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician  
Date of Death 14-Aug-49 Name of Father  
Date of Birth   His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral   Name of Mother  
Services at   Her Birthplace  
Clergyman   Cemetery Union
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $85
Newspaper Article:  Mrs. Clarence Keagle, a former resident of this city died at her home in Wilkinsburg.  Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Norman Watson, at home and one sister, Mildred, of Chicago, Ill.  Mrs. Judson Linck, of this city, is a sister-in-law of the deceased.  Funeral services will be held in Wilkinsburg this evening and the body will be brought here for burial.  Friends may call at the Bastian funeral home from 10 am until noon on Thursday.  Interment will be made in Union cemetery, Liberty.
Funeral record note:  body shipped from John Lekilty, 605 Brushton Ave, Pittsburgh.
Name KNIPE, Blanche B. Birthplace Williamsport PA
Residence Liberty RD, Jackson Twp Place of Death Home
Spouse Charles Knipe Cause of Death Arteriosclescotic heart disease
Occupation Housewife Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician Ralph P Matter, Blossburg
Date of Death 03-Jun-54 Name of Father William Henry BASTIAN
Date of Birth January 5, 1877 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 06-Jun-54 Name of Mother Sarah BOYER
Services at Friedens Evan. Lutheran Church Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev. Wallace S. Cummings Cemetery Friedens
Religion of Deceased Methodist Funeral cost $528
Newspaper Article:  Mrs. Blanche B Knipe, 77 of Liberty RD died at 11 am Thursday at her home following a short illness.  She was a member of the Newberry Methodist church.  Surviving are her husband, Charles; two half brothers, John Mollery of Oregon and Clyde Mollery, of Montana.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.  Services will be at 2 pm Sunday in Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, Liberty.  The Rev. Wallace S. Cummings, pastor of the Newberry Methodist Church will officiate.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Friends may call at the Bastian funeral home in Williamsport Saturday from 7 to 9 pm
Name LINCK, Marjorie T. Birthplace Potter Co., PA
Residence Nauvoo, Morris RD Place of Death Williamsport hospital
Spouse Wilford Linck Cause of Death Abdominal and generalized carcinomatosis
Occupation Housewife Contributory Cause Carcinoma of the stomach
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician  
Date of Death 19-Mar-49 Name of Father Lynan WHITE
Date of Birth 10-Nov-01 His Birthplace PA
Date of Funeral 22-Mar-49 Name of Mother Anise White
Services at Home and Union Church Her Birthplace PA
Clergyman Rev James Reid Cemetery Salem
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $870
Newspaper Article:  Mrs. Marjorie Link, wife of Wilford Link, of Nauvoo, died at Williamsport hospital early this morning Saturday following a long illness.  Active in many community undertakings in Nauvoo end vicinity, Mrs. Link was a member of the Nauvoo Evangelical Church.  Mrs. Link also is survived by a daughter, Eleanor, at home; a son, John, a student at Bucknell University; her mother, Mrs. Lyman White, of Harrison Valley; three brothers, Earl and Grant White, of Harrison Valley and Hamilton of Endicott, NY.  Services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 o'clock at the Link home with the Rev. James Reid, of Liberty Evangelical Church officiating.  Further services will be conducted at the Union Church, Nauvoo.  Interment will be made in Salem cemetery, near Liberty.  Friends may call at the home Monday evening.
Name MERRELL, Dihl R. Birthplace Williamsport
Residence W. Fourth ST Place of Death Coatesville Veteran hospital
Spouse   Cause of Death Cerebral hemorrhage
Occupation Clerk Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician  
Date of Death 01-May-50 Name of Father Wilson MERRELL
Date of Birth July 29, 1891 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 03-May-50 Name of Mother Della DeCORSEY
Services at Bastian funeral home Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev. Ralph Hinkelman Cemetery Union
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $560
Veteran:  World War I - enlisted September 14,  ?, Ft. Hocum, NY; discharged October 20, 1917 Ft. Benjamin, Harrison, Ind
Newspaper Article:  Dihl R. Merrell died at 8:30 am Monday at the Veterans Administration hospital in Coatesville.  A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Calvary Methodist Church, the Pilgrim Lodge No. 712, F and A M and the junior Order of United American Mechanics.  Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Della Merrell, of this city; a sister, Mrs. Mary Faherty, Trenton, NJ and a brother, Raymond, city.  Services will be conducted at the funeral home at 2 pm Wednesday.  The Rev. Ralph D Hinkelman, pastor of the Calvary Methodist Church, will officiate.  Burial will be in Union Cemetery at Liberty.  Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 7 until 9 o'clock
Name McAVOY, Belle (SHEFFER) Birthplace Liberty, PA
Residence McElhatten, PA Place of Death McElhatten, PA
Spouse Simon McAvoy Cause of Death  
Occupation   Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician Dr. Meck, Avis, PA
Date of Death 26-Jul-51 Name of Father George SHEFFER
Date of Birth November 19, 1859 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 30-Jul-51 Name of Mother Berlisoca KINSMAN
Services at   Her Birthplace  
Clergyman   Cemetery Wildwood
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $500
Newspaper Article:  Mrs. Belle Sheffer McAvoy, 91, died Thursday afternoon, at the ome of her sister, Mrs. Cora Saxton, of McElhattan, after a brief illness.  Born in Liberty, Mrs. McAvoy made her home in Lawrenceville for 40 years and has resided with her sister, her only survivor for the past five years.  She was a member of the St. John's Episocpal Church of Lawrenceville.  Services will be held Monday at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon at the funeral home, this city.  The Rev. W. W. Willard, of Woolrich, assisted by the Rev. Daniel Robinson, will officiate.  Interment will be in Wildwood cemetery.
Name RAKER, William W. Birthplace  
Residence Kutztown, PA Place of Death  
Spouse Helen TYSON Cause of Death  
Occupation   Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician  
Date of Death   Name of Father  
Date of Birth   His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 11-Jul-51 Name of Mother  
Services at Friedens Cemetery Her Birthplace  
Clergyman   Cemetery Friedens, Liberty
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $175
Newspaper Article:  William W. Raker, formerly of Liberty, died at his home in Kutztown Sunday.  Mr. Raker, prior to his retirement several years ago, was a teacher in the Kutztown State Teachers College.  He was a member of Eureka Lodge No. 335 F and AM, of Montoursville, and the Caldwell Consistory in Bloomsburg.  Mr. Raker is survived by his wife, Helen, two sons, John and Ned, both of Kutztown, and five grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 7 pm in Kutztown and graveside services on Wednesday at 4:30 pm in Friedens Cemetery, near Liberty.
Note:  funeral record bill to:  Dr. John W. Raker, Concord, Mass.
Name ROUPP, Ray V. Birthplace Lycoming Co., PA
Residence Cogan House, Trout Run RD1 Place of Death Powy's, Penna RR
Spouse Myrtle BLEYLE Cause of Death Crossing - hit by train
Occupation Farmer Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician Dr. C R Martin
Date of Death 04-Jun-49 Name of Father Charles ROUPP
Date of Birth March 15, 1898 His Birthplace Liberty, PA
Date of Funeral 07-Jun-49 Name of Mother Hattie McCRACKEN
Services at Bastians Her Birthplace Liberty PA
Clergyman   Cemetery White Pine
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $600
Newspaper Article:  none
Name SCHMOHL, Winnie M. Birthplace Lycoming Co. PA
Residence Market St. Place of Death Home
Spouse Widow Cause of Death  
Occupation Housewife Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician Dr. Haase
Date of Death 23-Aug-49 Name of Father Robert RAKER
Date of Birth April 4, 1877 His Birthplace Liberty PA
Date of Funeral 26-Aug-49 Name of Mother Catherine HEYLER
Services at Bastian funeral home Her Birthplace Liberty, PA
Clergyman Rev. Homer W Heisley Cemetery Wildwood
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $840
Newspaper Article:  Mrs. Winnie M Schmohl, died at her home Tuesday evening after a short illness.  She was a member of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church.  She is survived by one son, Clyde, of Dallas, Tex; one sister, Mrs. Neta Ulmer, Williamsport and one brother, John F. Raker, of Liberty.  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the funeral home.  The Rev. Homer W. Heisley will officiate.  Interment will be in Wildwood cemetery.  Friends may call at the home Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
Name SCHMOUDER,  Floyd M. Birthplace Williamsport
Residence Trout Run Star Route Place of Death Korea
Spouse Single Cause of Death Killed in action
Occupation   Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician  
Date of Death 12-Feb-51 Name of Father Floyd E SCHMOUDER
Date of Birth 28-Apr-31 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 30-Sep-51 Name of Mother ? BUBB
Services at Bastian  funeral home Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev. Chas Russ Cemetery Steam Valley
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $200
Veteran:  Korean War, enlisted August 19, 1948, killed February 12, 1951, 2nd Division 38th Inf.
Newspaper Article:  The body of Cpl. Floyd M. Schmouder, 20 of Trout Run Star Route, who was killed in Korea, February 12, 1951, will arrive here today.  Services will be held at the funeral home Sunday at 2 pm. With the Rev. Charles Russ, pastor of the Liberty Evangelical United Brethren Church officiating.  Interment will be in the Steam Valley Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.  He is survived by his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd E. Schmouder, a brother Kenneth, all of Trout Run, a sister, Mrs. Sarah Jane Brooks, of Bodines, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bubb, DuBoistown.
Name SCHMOUDER,  William Henry Birthplace Lycoming Co.
Residence Trout Run RD Place of Death Williamsport hospital
Spouse   Cause of Death Bronco pneumonia
Occupation Farmer Contributory Cause Cardio vascular renal disease
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician Robert R. Garison
Date of Death 15-Apr-51 Name of Father Henry SCHMOUDER
Date of Birth June 26, 1875 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 17-Apr-51 Name of Mother Louise BAUDINGER
Services at Home Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev. Woodrow J. Klinger Cemetery Friedens , Liberty
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $420
Newspaper Article:  William H. Schmouder, 75, of Trout Run Star Route, died in the Williamsport Hospital early Sunday morning following a short illness.  A lifelong resident of the Buttonwood area, he was engaged in lumbering and farming before his retirement.  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Orvilla Miller, DuBoistown, and Mrs. Carey Patterson, Mahaffey; six sons, Maynard, Floyd, Carl, Zatwris, Clair and Glenn, all of Trout Run Star Route; 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a half-sister, Mrs. David Nicholas, Cogan House.  Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 pm. Tuesday with the rev. Woodrow J. Klinger, pastor of the Liberty Lutheran Circuit, officiating.  Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery.  Friends may call at the residence this evening.
Name STEELE, Anna May Birthplace Jackson Twp, Lycoming Co.
Residence Buttonwood, PA Place of Death Geisinger hospital, Danville, PA
Spouse Richard Joseph Steele Cause of Death Pulmonary edema
Occupation housewife Contributory Cause Congestive heart failure
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician S. S. Morrison
Date of Death 20-May-49 Name of Father William CRIST
Date of Birth August 1, 1879 His Birthplace Jackson Twp, Lycoming Co.
Date of Funeral 24-May-49 Name of Mother Anna BORDINGER
Services at Liberty Funeral Parlor Her Birthplace Jackson Twp, Lycoming Co.
Clergyman   Cemetery Friedens
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $580
Newspaper Article:  Mrs. Anna May Steel, 69, wife of Richard J. Steel, of Buttonwood, died at the Geisinger Hospital Friday night, after a long illness.  Surviving in addition to her husband are these brothers, Miles Crist and Monroe, of this city; Herbert, of Baltimore, Md., and Otto, Buttonwood.  Services will be held at the funeral home in Liberty Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.  Burial will be in Friedens cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home this evening.
Name STOVER, Charles Wm. or A, Jr. Birthplace Williamsport
Residence West Fourth Street Place of Death Devine Providence hospital
Spouse Dorothy Cause of Death Carcinoma
Occupation   Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address Wholesale and retail candy Certifying Physician Dr. Stewart Gibson
Date of Death 29-May-54 Name of Father Charles STOVER
Date of Birth 04-Sep-19 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 01-Jun-54 Name of Mother Ruth COVERT
Services at Home Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev. Morrison and Rev. Weitzel Cemetery Friedens
Religion of Deceased Presbyterian Funeral cost $848.83
Newspaper Article:  Charles A. Stover, Jr. died Saturday at 1:55 pm in the Divine Providence hospital.  He was a member of Covenant Central Presbyterian Church, Lodge 106, F and AM, Williamsport Scottish Rite, Irem Temple, and Zafar Grotto.  For the last nine years he had operated the Stover Candy Company, a wholesale candy and tobacco business, and a confectionery store at 510 Fifth Avenue.  Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stover, Cogan Station, and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary M Covert, Cogan Station.  Services took place today at 2:30 pm at the funeral home with the Rev. William A Morrison, his pastor, and the Rev. Donald M. Weitzel, pastor of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Northumberland, officiating.  Burial was in Friedens cemetery, near Liberty.
Note:  funeral record name is transcribed as written, the recorder evidently was not sure of middle name.
Name TAYLOR, John Birthplace  
Residence Cogan House Place of Death Home
Spouse   Cause of Death Nephritis
Occupation Farmer Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician Dr. H R Buckley, Liberty, PA
Date of Death 27-Jan-50 Name of Father Jessie TAYLOR
Date of Birth March 11 (no year) His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 30-Jan-50 Name of Mother Matilda FRACK
Services at Cogan House Christian Church Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev. Lee Lunger Cemetery Friedens, Liberty
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $525
Newspaper Article:  John Taylor, 93, of Cogan House, died at 9:30 pm Friday at his home.  He was a member of the Cogan House Christian Church.  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clyde Connelly, Cogan House; four sons, M. L. Taylor, Nisbet; Clyde A., city; Jesse A. and William, both of Cogan House; 22 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.   Mr. Taylor had resided in the Cogan House area nearly 70 years and was a retired farmer.  Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Schick, of Penn Yan, NY; and Mrs. Sarah Ranck, of Gerry, NY.  Mr. Taylor had held most elective and appointive offices in the township during his residence there.  In his early days, he was a Republican, but in recent years he was an ardent member of the Prohibition party.  Services will be held Monday at 2 pm at the Cogan House Christian Church with the Rev. Lee Lunger officiating.  Interment will be made at the Friends Cemetery, Liberty.  Friends may call at the funeral home, this evening from 7 until 9 o'clock and Sunday afternoon and evening at the Taylor home, Cogan House.
Note:  newspaper article misprint of cemetery name: should say Friedens not Friends.
Name THOMAS, Perl Birthplace  
Residence Nauvoo Place of Death Bradford county home
Spouse   Cause of Death  
Occupation   Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician  
Date of Death 02-Sep-53 Name of Father Goal ? L. THOMAS
Date of Birth   His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 05-Sep-53 Name of Mother Clarissa  ?
Services at   Her Birthplace  
Clergyman   Cemetery Salem cemetery
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $341.95
Newspaper Article:  Perl Thomas, formerly of Nauvoo, died Wednesday at the Bradford County Home.  He had been ill for some time.  Surviving are his five daughters, Mrs. Russell Williamee and Mrs. Ethel Burkoltz, of Elmira, NY; Mrs. Edith Crist, of Montgomery, and Miss Margaret Thomas and Miss Helen Thomas; one step-daughter,  Catherine Thomas; two sons, Edward Thomas, Elmira, and Robert Thomas, with the Army; one stepson, Paul Thomas; one sister, Mrs. Belle Campbell, of Camal; one brother, Robert, of Morris; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday at the funeral home in Liberty.  Burial will be in Salem cemetery.  There will be no visitation.
Name WEAVER,  Jane Birthplace Lycoming Co., PA
Residence Liberty, PA Place of Death Williamsport hospital
Spouse Samuel Weaver dec'd Cause of Death Hemorrhage
Occupation   Contributory Cause Esophageal varices autopsy
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician H L Tonkin
Date of Death 05-Jun-49 Name of Father Daniel KROTZER
Date of Birth April 21, 1876 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 08-Jun-49 Name of Mother  
Services at Liberty funeral parlors Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev. Russ Cemetery Friedens
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $230
Newspaper Article:  Mrs. Jane Weaver, 73, of Liberty, died at the Williamsport hospital Sunday following a long illness.  A sister, Mrs. Emma Weaver, Liberty, and two brothers, George and Charles Krotzer, also of Liberty, survive.  Services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 pm at the Liberty funeral Parlors with the Rev. Charles Russ officiating.  Interment will be made in Frieden's cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 7 until 9 o'clock.
Name WIRTH, Dora C. Birthplace Tioga Co., PA
Residence Memorial Ave., Williamsport Place of Death Home
Spouse Elmer E. Wirth Cause of Death Carcinoma of breast
Occupation Housewife Contributory Cause Arthristis and uremia
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician Dr. Warren H Hayes
Date of Death 13-Jan-51 Name of Father William HEYLER
Date of Birth April 17, 1883 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 16-Jan-51 Name of Mother Catherine FREY
Services at Union Church, Nauvoo, PA Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev. Homer W. Heisley Cemetery Salem
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $565
Newspaper Article:  Mrs. Elmer E. Wirth, died Saturday after a long illness.  She was a member of the First Evangelical United Brethren Church.  Surviving are her husband, two sons, Paul H. and Charles L., city; three sisters, Mrs. Stephen Burd, Mrs. Raymond Gregory and Mrs. Lawrence Heyde, all of Nauvoo; a borhter, Elmer Heyler, also of Nauvoo; and three grandchildren.  Services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at the Nauvoo Union Church with the Rev. Homer W. Heisley officiating.  Burial will be in Salem Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9 o'clock and at the church after 1 pm Tuesday
Name YODER, Edgar F. Birthplace Jackson twp, Lycoming Co, PA
Residence Buttonwood - Trout Run RD Place of Death Williamsport hospital
Spouse Charlotte BECK Yoder Cause of Death Cardiac
Occupation Laborer Contributory Cause  
Employer and Address   Certifying Physician J. B. Gibson
Date of Death 25-Nov-51 Name of Father Samuel YODER
Date of Birth October 13, 1887 His Birthplace  
Date of Funeral 28-Nov-51 Name of Mother Cecelia DRUMATER
Services at Friedens Lutheran Church Her Birthplace  
Clergyman Rev. Woodrow Klinger Cemetery Friedens
Religion of Deceased   Funeral cost $620
Newspaper Article:  Edgar F. Yoder, 64, of Buttonwood, died at the Williamsport hospital Sunday morning following an extended illness.  He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Beck Yoder, a brother, Harvey Yoder, of Pen Yan, NY and a sister, Mrs. Ida Antes, of Linden.  Services will be held at the Friedens Lutheran Church, Liberty, Wednesday at 2 pm.  The Rev. Woodrow J. Klinger will officiate.  Burial will be in Freidens cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home in Liberty from 7 to 9 o'clock Tuesday evenings.

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