Descendants of Ellen Nora COLBERT & John Henry VAN

as of 14 October 2000

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Generation No. 1

1. ELLEN NORA2 COLBERT (ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 19 Jul 1848 in Shenandoah Co. VA1,2,3,4,5, and died 29 Jul 1930 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA5. She married JOHN HENRY VAN 18705. He was born 26 Feb 1848 in Shenandoah Co. VA6,7,8, and died 9 Jun 1898 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA9.

Notes for ELLEN NORA COLBERT:
1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. West Taylor Twp. ed 160/9/43:

Otha COLBERT, Head, Jul 1854, 45, Single, Pa/Va/Md, Day laborer
Matilda, Sis, Jul 1845, 64 [sic], Single, Va/Va/Md
Ellen VAN, Sis, Jul 1848, 51, Widow, Va/Va/Md
Frank VAN, neph, Apr 1883, 17, Single, Pa/Va/Va, R.R. laborer
Nancy COLBERT, Head, Jun 1830, 69, Widow, Pa/Pa/Pa, 5/3
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1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. West Taylor Twp. ed 144, p. 8a, lines 26-29
Series T624, roll 1324, dwelling 114, family 134, 28 Apr 1910:

Otha COLBERT, Head, 52, single, Pa/Va/Va, no occupation
Matilda, sister, 73, single, Va/Va/Va
Ellen V., sister, 61, widow, Va/Va/Va
David, nephew, 19, single, Pa/Pa/Pa, Locomotive fireman
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1920 PA Census: Cambria Co. Dale Borough, ed 152, p. 9a, lines 18-20
Series T625, roll 1545, dw. 139, family 168, #523 1/2 Bedford St., 5 Jan 1920:

Ella VAN, Head, 72, widow, Va/Va/Va
Helen WONDERLY, sister, 82, single, Va/Va/Va
Matilda COLBERT, sister, 73, w[idow], Va/Va/Va
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The Johnstown "Tribune" issue of 30 July 1930:

MRS. ELLEN VAN CALLED BY DEATH

Widow of John Van Expired in Her 83rd Year at Schwartz Home Last Evening

Mrs. Ellen (Colbert) Van, aged 82 years, whose health had been impaired since last fall, died last evening at the home of her son-in-law, and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Schwartz, of 313 Ash street, Seventh Ward. She was the widow of John Van who was fatally injured on June 9, 1898, when he was unloading a car of grain for the Cambria Iron Company. Funeral services for Mrs. Van will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Schwartz home by the Rev. Boyd E. Coleman, pastor of the Bedford-street Evangelical Church, with interment alongside the remains of John Van in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Middle Taylor Township.
Mrs. Van was born near Woodstock, Shenandoah County, Va., on July 19, 1848, a daughter of Robert and Rebecca (Witheroe) Colbert, who settled in the vicinity of Coopersdale many years ago. Several brothers and brothers-in-law served in the Civil War during the 60's. Miss Colbert and John Van, also a native of the Shenandoah Valley, were married in Coopersdale in 1870 by the Rev. George Grant, who served at that time as the pastor of the Coopersdale Wesley Chapel of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Van is survived by the following children: Harry B. Van of Pittsburg, William H. Van of Cooper avenue, Druscilla, wife of C.W. Schwartz, of Ash street, and Thomas F. Van, of Joseph avenue. Fourteen grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren survive. Mrs. Van was a sister of Otha Colbert and Mrs. Helen Wonderley, both of Strayer street, Dale borough.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
1. Place of Death: Cambria County, Johnstown
2. Full Name: Elenore Vann
2a. Residence: 813 Ash St., 7th Ward
3. Sex: Female
4. Color or race: White
5. Single, Married, Widowed or Divorced: Wid.
5a. If married, widowed, or divorced, Wife of: John H. Vann
6. Date of Birth: July 19, 1848
7. Age: 82 years, 0 months, 10 days
8. Occupation of deceased: Rtd. household duties
9. Birthplace: Virginia
10. Name of Father: Robt. S. Colbert
11. Birthplace of Father: Maryland
12. Name of Mother: Rebecca Wetherall
13. Birthplace of Mother: Maryland
14. Informant + address: Chas. W. Schwartz, 813 Ash St.
15. Filed Jul. 31, 1930, D.T. Edwards, Registrar
16. Date of Death: July 29, 1930
17. Cause of Death: Arterial Sclerosis, chronic myocarditis, chronic nephritis,
contributory: acute cardiac deletation
18. [no operation, no autopsy]
19. Place of Burial: Benshoff Cem., date of burial July 31, 1930
20. Undertaker: Frank W. Gocher, Johnstown, Pa.
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Notes for JOHN HENRY VAN:
1870 PA Census: Cambria Co. Coopersdale Boro, P.O. Conemaugh p. 368:
Series M593, roll 1318

John VAN, 22, Teamster, Va.
Ellen, 21, Keeping House, Va.
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1880 PA Census: Cambria Co. Coopersdale Borough, ed 192 p. 6 line 40
Series T9, roll 1110, dwelling 46, family 54, 16 June 1880:

John H. VAN, 31, Driving Team, Va/Va/Va
Ellen, 30, Wife, Keeping house, Va/Va/Md
Harry B., 8, Son, Pa/Va/Va
William H., 6, Son, Pa/Va/Va
Anna Drucilla, 4, Dau, Pa/Va/Va
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The Johnstown "Tribune" issue of 9 June 1898:

KILLED WHILE AT HIS WORK.

J.H. Van, of Coopersdale Meets Death This Morning--A Companion Probably Fatally Hurt.

John H. Van, of No. 358 Main street, Coopersdale, was instantly killed on the Cambria Iron Company's railroad at 1 o'clock this morning and William Scott, also of Coopersdale, was dangerously injured at the same time.
The two men were unloading a car of grain, which they were conveying in a wagon to the Company's stables in the Fourteenth Ward when the accident occurred. They had just put a load in the stable and were on their way to the car, when one of the Cambria's engines run them down. Mr. Van's neck was broken and Mr. Scott's right arm was torn out at the shoulder. The wagon was broken to pieces, the harness on one of the horses was torn to shreds, and the horse was badly bruised. The other horse attached to the vehicle was not injured, however, and is being worked today.
The remains of the dead man were taken charge of by Undertaker John Henderson, who had them conveyed to his establishment, on Main street, where they were prepared for burial. They will be taken to the deceased's late home this evening.
Mr. Scott was taken in an ambulance to the Cambria Hospital, where Dr. W.B. Lowman attended him. Beside having his arm torn out, he was hurled a considerable distance and was badly bruised. It is thought he cannot recover.
John H. Van was born in Shenandoah County, Va, fifty-one years ago, and came here about 1870 and began to work as a driver for the late James Cooper. Since the death of the latter he had been employed in the Cambria Company's stables. About a year after his arrival here he was married in Coopersdale to Ellen Colbert, who, with the following children, survives him: Harry B., of No. 164 F street, Twentieth Ward; William, of No. 317 Main street, Coopersdale; Lucy, wife of Charles Swartz, of No. 154 F street, this city, and Robert and Frank, at home. He is also survived by three brothers and three sisters.
The funeral will take place at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, when Rev. Thomas Patterson, pastor of the Coopersdale Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Mr. Van was a member, will conduct the services. Interment will be made in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, in West Taylor Township.
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Benshoff Hill Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA

FATHER / JOHN H. VAN. / DIED / JUNE 9, 1898. / AGED / 51 YS. 2 MS. 16 DAYS /
LOVED IN LIFE IN DEATH / REMEMBERED.
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Children of ELLEN COLBERT and JOHN VAN are:
2. i. HARRY B.3 VAN, b. 5 May 1872; d. 9 Aug 1954.
3. ii. WILLIAM HENRY VAN, b. 1 Sep 1873, Coopersdale, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA; d. 22 May 1961, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA.
4. iii. ANNA DRUCILLA VAN, b. 19 Jul 1875, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA; d. 5 May 1963, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA.
5. iv. ROBERT SCOTT VAN, b. 1 Mar 1880, Coopersdale, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA; d. 4 Jul 1960, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA.
6. v. FRANK THOMAS VAN, b. 1 Apr 1882, Coopersdale, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA; d. 15 Jul 1964, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA.

Generation No. 2

2. HARRY B.3 VAN (ELLEN NORA2 COLBERT, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 5 May 187210,11, and died 9 Aug 195411. He married (1) HARRIET WISSINGER 5 Apr 189411. She was born 18 Apr 1874 in Jackson Twp. Cambria Co. PA11, and died 1 Apr 1923 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA12. He married (2) FANNY PARKS Aft. 1911. He married (3) JOSEPHINE SCHNEIDER Aft. 1912.

Notes for HARRY B. VAN:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune" unknown issue:

Conemaugh Man Shoots Himself.

Harry Van, an engineer on the P.R.R. this morning shot himself through the left hand. Mr. Van was handling a target rifle which he thought was not loaded. It was accidentally discharged and the bullet went through his hand. The injury was dressed by Dr. Brallier.
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Tulsa, OK newspaper, issue of approximately August 1954:

VAN - On Saturday, at Tulsa, Okla., Harry B. Van, dearly beloved husband of Josephine Van. Friends will be received at Herbert V. Sperling Funeral Home, 316 Pearl St., from 2-5 and 7-9:30 p.m. Services at The Chapel on Friday at 2 p.m. Members of Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers and friends invited.
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Notes for HARRIET WISSINGER:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 2 April 1923:

Mrs. Harriet W. Van.

Mrs. Harriet (Wissinger) Van, aged 49 years, died last night at the home of her father, John Wissinger, 123 Leslie avenue, Twentieth Ward, where she had been ill for the last ten days. Her death was due to heart trouble. Mrs. Van was born in 1874 in Jackson Township, being a daughter of John Wissinger, aged 87 years, and Mrs. Sophia (Mackall) Wissinger, who expired in Jackson township in 1895. Mrs. Van is survived by a daughter, Jennie, wife of A. Delwyn Harris, of 229 School place; her father, John Wissinger, and the following brothers and sisters: Albert Wissinger, of Westmont; E.B. Wissinger, of Jackson Township; Walter E. Wissinger, of the Seventeenth Ward; Mrs. Timothy Gillen and Mrs. H.H. Griffith, of Jackson Township; Mrs. Stephen James, of Conemaugh, and Mrs. Watson Grumbling, of Morrellville. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Church of the Brethren with the Rev. C.C. Sollenberger officiating. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
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Children of HARRY VAN and HARRIET WISSINGER are:
7. i. JENNIE DRUSCILLA4 VAN, b. 6 Jun 1896.
ii. DORA GLADYS VAN, b. 19 Apr 189913; d. 25 Jul 189913.
iii. FLORENCE MARGARET VAN, b. 27 Aug 190213; d. 3 May 190713.

Notes for FLORENCE MARGARET VAN:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 2 May 1907:

LITTLE GIRL HIT BY A STREET CAR

Four-Year-Old Florence Vann Fatally Injured Last Night on Maple Avenue

DIED LATER AT HOSPITAL

As Motorman William Hysong was driving a Franklin car up Maple avenue about 7 o'clock last evening, he noticed at the upper end of the thoroughfare four-year-old Florence Vann, who stood on the lower sidewalk, waiting, as is thought, for him to pass. The car was almost opposite the little one, when she darted out in front of it and was knocked down by the fender. Before the brakes became effective she had been dragged several yards and was so badly injured that she died at 10 o'clock last night at the Memorial Hospital.

The body was turned over to Wissinger & Brady, the Conemaugh undertakers, who prepared it for burial. This morning it was taken to the home of the child's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vann, where funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in Pleasant View Cemetery, Benshoff's Hill.
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iv. INFANT VAN, b. 28 Jan 190613; d. 28 Jan 190613.
v. IVA IRENE VAN, b. 17 Feb 191113; d. 17 Feb 191113.

3. WILLIAM HENRY3 VAN (ELLEN NORA2 COLBERT, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 1 Sep 1873 in Coopersdale, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA14,15, and died 22 May 1961 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA15,16. He married ELMIRA AMANDA BORING 10 Jan 189317. She was born 17 Feb 187417,18, and died 15 Jul 1954 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA19,20.

Notes for WILLIAM HENRY VAN:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] January 1943:

WILLIAM H. VAN, WIFE CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING

Mock Ceremony Features Observance at Cooper Avenue Church

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Van of 149 Cooper Avenue observed their golden wedding anniversary Saturday evening with a social gathering at the Cooper Avenue Methodist Church Hall.

The celebration was featured by a mock wedding ceremony performed by Rev. B.F. Shue, pastor of the Cooper Avenue church, Mrs. Ellen Inscho and Charles H. Van acted as bridesmaid and best man, respectively, and Mrs. Marie Alters sang two selections. [photocopy of clipping is cut off here]
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Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] January 1953:

W.H. Vans to Mark 60th Wedding Date

Have Resided in Coopersdale Since Marriage

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Van, Coopersdale, will observe their 60th wedding anniversary Saturday. They will be honored Sunday at a family dinner in their home at 205 Cooper Avenue.

Open house will be held for friends in the afternoon and evening.

The Vans were united in married Jan. 10, 1893, in the Methodist parsonage, then located on Church Street, Coopersdale, by Rev. Latshaw McGuire. They have resided in Coopersdale since they were married.

Both in Good Health

Mr. Van was born Sept. 1, 1873, in Coopersdale, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Van. His wife was born Feb. 17, 1974, in Strongstown, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Boring.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Van are in good health. Mr. Van, who had been employed by the Johnstown School District for almost 40 years, retired about eight years ago.

They are the parents of five children: Mrs. Ellen Inscho, 830 Fronheiser Street; Charles E., Irene Street; Mrs. Edna Scott, Akron, Ohio; Quentin, at home, and Calvin. There are 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
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Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 1 September 1953:

William Van Nearing 80

William H. Van of 205 Cooper Avenue will observe his 80th birthday anniversary Tuesday. The occasion will be marked by visits from members of the family, including a daughter, Mrs. Edna Scott, Akron, Ohio.

The Coopersdale man was born Sept. 1, 1873, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Van. He and the former Elmira Boring were married Jan. 10, 1893. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Mrs. Van will be 80 on Feb. 17 of next year.

Mr. Van was employed at Coopersdale School as a custodian for almost 40 years until his retirement about nine years ago.

A lifelong resident of Coopersdale, Mr. Van is fairly active and in good health. He attends meetings of Coopersdale Council 97, Junior Order United American Mechanics, and also is a member of Moxham Lodge 1044, Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

He is the father of five children. They are Mrs. Ellen Inscho, 830 Fronheiser Street; Charles E., Irene Street; Mrs. Scott, mentioned; Quentin, at home, and Calvin. There also are 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
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Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 23 May 1961:

VAN -- William H., 87, 830 Fronheiser Street, died at 1:30 p.m. May 22, 1961, at home. Born Sept. 1, 1873, in Johnstown, a son of John and Ellen (Colbert) Van. Preceded in death by wife, former Elmira M. Boring. Survived by these children: Mrs. Ellen J. Inscho, with whom he resided; Charles E, 21 Irene Street; Calvin H., Cherry Tree R.D.; Mrs. Edna M. Scott, Benson, Ariz.; and Quentin A., 854 Freedom Avenue. Also 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren.. Brother of Frank, Arthur Street, and Mrs. Drucilla Schwartz, Allegheny Lutheran Home, Goucher Street. Life member of Cooper Avenue Methodist Church and Men's Bible Class of church. Member of Johnstown Lodge, IOOF, and Coopersdale Council 97, Junior OUAM. Retired custodian of Coopersdale School. Friends received in John Henderson Funeral Home, 215 Central Avenue, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Roy C. Dowling. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Notes for ELMIRA AMANDA BORING:
The Johnstown, PA, "Daily Tribune" issue of 16 July 1954:

VAN - Mrs. Elmira Amanda, 80, of 205 Cooper Avenue, died at 9 p.m. July 15, 1954, at home. Born in Strongstown Feb. 17, 1874, a daughter of Reuben S. and Elizabeth J. (Imler) Boring. Survived by husband, William, and these children: Mrs. Ellen J. Inscho, 830 Fronheiser Street; Charles E., 21 Irene Street; Calvin H., and Mrs. Edna M. Scott, both of Akron, Ohio; Quentin A., at home; two brothers -- Norris C., Armagh; and Mead, Cherry Tree; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren. Member of Cooper Avenue Methodist Church. Bethany Bible Class, WSCS, Lady Moxham Rebekah Lodge 434, Ladies Auxiliary to Sons of Union Veterans No. 16. President and teacher of a Sunday school class for many years. Couple celebrated 61st wedding anniversary Jan. 10. Friends received after 7 p.m. Friday at John Henderson Funeral Home, 215 Central Avenue, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Rev. Wallace L. Faas. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Children of WILLIAM VAN and ELMIRA BORING are:
8. i. ELLEN JANE4 VAN, b. 10 Oct 1893, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA; d. 1 Jun 1994.
9. ii. CHARLES EDWARD VAN, b. 8 Apr 1896, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA; d. 27 Nov 1962, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA.
iii. CALVIN HENRY VAN, b. 30 Dec 1902, Coopersdale, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA21; d. 24 Jul 1994, Spangler, Cambria Co. PA21; m. CAROLYN TAYLOR.

Notes for CALVIN HENRY VAN:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 26 July 1994:

Calvin Van -- Calvin Henry Van, 91, of Lovejoy died Sunday, July 24, 1994, at Miners Hospital, Spangler.

The son of William H. and Elmira A. Boring Van, he was born Dec. 30, 1902, in Coopersdale.

Mr. Van was a member of the Pine Flats Church of God, the Indiana and Cambria County Fraternal Order of Police, and the Disabled American Veterans, Indiana Chapter. He had served in the U.S. Navy from 1924-1927.

He had been employed as a crane operator for Bethlehem Steel Corp. in Johnstown and a welder at Puget Sound Naval Base in the state of Washington.

Surviving are two children, Mrs. Edna J. Luzier, Lovejoy, and Mrs. Ellen D. Snyder, Canton, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Edna M. Scott, Grants Pass, Ore.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carolyn Taylor Van; two brothers, Charles E. and Quenton A. Van; and one sister, Ellen J. Inscho.

Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in the Albert E. Rairigh Funeral Home, Hillsdale, where a funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, with the Rev. Timothy Bash officiating. Interment will be made in Uniontown Cemetery, Cherry Tree RD2.
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iv. EDNA MAE VAN, b. 21 Dec 1907; m. (1) JOHN WILLIAM YAHNERT, 25 Aug 1925, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA22; b. 17 Dec 190222; m. (2) FLOYD SCOTT, 3 Nov 194222; b. 9 Aug 189922; d. 5 Feb 196022; m. (3) ROY SCOTT, Aft. 1943.

Marriage Notes for EDNA VAN and JOHN YAHNERT:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 28 August 1925:

Yehnert-Van.

Miss Edna May Van, of Coopersdale, and J.W. Yehnert, of Ohio, were married Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Van, by the Rev. John C. Burnworth, pastor of the Cooper-avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. Their attendants were D.W. Collins and Miss Helen Faix. Little Elmira Van and Jane Louise Inscho were the flower girls. Following the wedding a sumptuous wedding supper was served, covers being laid for 40, including a number of visitors from Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Yehnert have gone to the East to spend their honeymoon. They will reside in this city.
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v. QUENTIN A. VAN, b. 30 Mar 1914, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA23; d. 25 Sep 1981, Philadelphia, PA23; m. BEATRICE E. SHOMO, 17 Jun 193524; b. 26 Jul 1914, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA25; d. 24 Dec 199625.

Notes for QUENTIN A. VAN:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 28 September 1981:

VAN -- Quentin A., "Red," 67, 854 Freedom Ave., died September 25, 1981, at Abington Hospital, Philadelphia. Born March 30, 1914, in Johnstown, son of William H. & Elmira (Boring) Van. Survived by widow, former Beatrice Shomo, and daughter, Lois, wife of Francis Schiliventz, Falls Twp.; also grandchildren, Roxanne and David. Brother of Calvin, Cherry Tree; Mrs. Ellen Inscho, Johnstown; and Mrs. Edna Scott, Oregon. Member of Cooper Ave. United Methodist Church. Member of Johnstown Lodge 175, BPOE, and Bethlehem Management Club. Retired from wheel Plant, Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Geisel-Kuhlman Funeral Home, Dale, where service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Bert Domineck. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
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Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA
Section WE3 Lot 451:

VAN
QUENTIN A. / MAR. 30, 1914 / SEPT. 25, 1981
BEATRICE E. / JULY 26, 1914 / DEC. 24, 1996
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Notes for BEATRICE E. SHOMO:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 29 December 1996:

VAN -- Beatrice E. (Shomo), 82, Morrisville, Pa., died Dec. 24, 1996, at home. Born July 26, 1914, in Johnstown, daughter of William and Esther Van. Preceded in death by parents, and husband, Quentin. Survived by daughter, Lois, wife of Francis Schiliventz, Morrisville, Pa.; two grandchildren: David Schiliventz and Roxane Weber. Member of Morrisville Senior Citizens. Friends received from 12 noon until 1 p.m. at John Henderson Co. Funeral, 215 Central Ave., where service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, the Rev. Rita S. Platt. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
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4. ANNA DRUCILLA3 VAN (ELLEN NORA2 COLBERT, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 19 Jul 1875 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA26,27,28, and died 5 May 1963 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA29,30. She married CHARLES WILLIAM SCHWARTZ. He was born 10 Sep 1872 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA31,32, and died 28 Jan 1954 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA33,34.

Notes for ANNA DRUCILLA VAN:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 6 March 1963:

SCHWARTZ -- Mrs. Drucilla V., 87, Allegheny Lutheran Home, Goucher Street, died March 5, 1963, at the home. Born July 19, 1875 in Johnstown, daughter of John Henry and Ellen Nora (Colbert) Vann. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles W., Jan. 28, 1954, and 1 son and 2 daughters. Survived by these children -- Theodore R., 1129 Club Drive; Dr. Henry C., Atco, N.J., and Harry F., San Jose, Calif.; also 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Sister of Franklin T. Vann, 695 Messenger Street. Member of First Lutheran Church. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Picking Mortuary, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Walden M. Holl, D.D. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
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Notes for CHARLES WILLIAM SCHWARTZ:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 28 January 1954:

RAILROADER DIES

Charles W. Schwartz, 81, of 813 Ash St., retired Superintendent of Conemaugh & Blacklick Railroad, died this morning at Memorial Hospital. A native of Johnstown, he was born Sept. 10, 1872. He began work on the railroad of the Cambria Iron Co. in 1884 as a water boy. He rose to the position of Assistant General Superintendent of the Railroad in 1917, and held that position until 1941, when he was named Superintendent to succeed Harry E. Trout. He retired in 1944.

The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 29 January 1954:

SCHWARTZ, Charles William - 81, 813 Ash St. died at 11:40 a.m. Jan. 28, 1954 at Memorial Hospital. Born in Johnstown, September 10, 1872, son of Henry and Catherine (Emmel) Schwartz. Survived by widow, former Anna Druscilla Vann; These Sons: C.W. Schwartz, Dundalk, MD; Dr. Henry C. Schwartz, Atco, N.J.; H. Frank Schwartz, San Jose, Cal.; and Theodore R. Schwartz, 1329 Saylor St.; 6 Grandchildren, these sisters, Mrs. Anna Dorian, Glenn St.; and Mrs. Elizabeth Turnbull, Dundalk, Md. Two daughters deceased. Retired Vice President and Superintendent of Conemaugh & Blacklick RR. Member of First Lutheran Church. Family will receive friends in H.M. Picking Sons Mortuary from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sat., noon to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Service at 11 a.m. Monday in Mortuary, Rev. Walden M. Holl, D.D. Interment in Grandview Cemetery.
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Children of ANNA VAN and CHARLES SCHWARTZ are:
 i. HARRY FRANK4 SCHWARTZ.
ii. CHARLES W. SCHWARTZ, JR., b. ca 1901; d. 15 Oct 1957, Dundalk, MD35; m. MINNIE (SCHWARTZ).

Notes for CHARLES W. SCHWARTZ, JR.:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 16 October 1957:

SCHWARTZ -- Charles W. Jr., 56, 50 Broadship Rd., Dundalk, Md., formerly of Johnstown, died Oct. 15, 1957, in Dundalk. Survived by mother, Mrs. Charles W. Schwartz, 631 Napoleon St; widow, Minnie; daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Tomlinson, at home; and these brothers: Dr. H.C. Schwartz, Atco, N.J.; T.R. Schwartz, 1129 Club Drive, Johnstown; and H. Frank Schwartz, San Jose, Calif. Employed in Sparrows Point Plant of Bethlehem Steel Co. Arrangements incomplete.
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iii. LILLIAN CATHERINE SCHWARTZ, b. 14 Aug 190336; d. 14 Jun 1906, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA37.

Notes for LILLIAN CATHERINE SCHWARTZ:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 14 June 1906:

Lillian Catherine Schwartz died at 11:30 o'clock this forenoon at the home of her parents, C.W. and Druscilla Schwartz, No. 209 Chandler Ave., Morrellville, aged 2 years and 10 months. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, interment to be made in Grandview Cemetery.
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iv. DRUSCILLA SCHWARTZ, b. 18 Jul 190538; d. 20 May 1906, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA39.

Notes for DRUSCILLA SCHWARTZ:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 21 May 1906:

DIED OF WHOOPING COUGH

Druscilla Schwartz, daughter of C.W. and Druscilla Schwartz, died of Whooping Cough last evening at the parental home, No. 209 Chandler Ave., Morrellville, aged 10 months and 2 days. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, interment to be made in Grandview Cemetery.
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v. HENRY CLAY SCHWARTZ.
10. vi. THEODORE ROOSEVELT SCHWARTZ, b. 10 Jul 1912, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA; d. 13 Oct 1977, Delray, FL.

5. ROBERT SCOTT3 VAN (ELLEN NORA2 COLBERT, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 1 Mar 1880 in Coopersdale, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA40,41,42,43, and died 4 Jul 1960 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA44,45. He married JULIA ANN BONNER 24 Jun 190346,47, daughter of SILAS BONNER and MARY BURNS. She was born 26 Jan 1880 in East Freedom, Blair Co. PA48,49,50,51,52, and died 19 Mar 1958 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA52.

Notes for ROBERT SCOTT VAN:
1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Dale boro., ed 154, p. 20a, lines 18-21
Series T624, roll 1323, dwelling 398, family 413, #916 Lemon St., 27 Apr 1910:

Robert A. VAN, Head, 29, m. 6, Pa/Va/Va, Rail Straightener: Steel Mill
Julia A., Wife, 30, m. 6, 2/2, Pa/Md/Pa
Mary E., dau, 5; Clarence C., son, 3
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1920 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown Ward 7, ed 180, p. 8a, lines 37-40
Series T625, roll 1546, dwelling 160, family 165, #707 Horner St., 8 Jan 1920:

Robert S. VAN, Head, 39, Pa/Va/Va, Laborer: Parking Plant
Julia A., Wife, 39, Pa/Md/Pa
Mary E., dau, 15; Clarence C., son, 13
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Richland Cemetery, Richland, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA:

VAN:
Robert S. / 1880-1960
Julia A. / 1880-1958
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Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] July 1960:

VAN -- Robert S., 80, 1213 Scott Avenue, died morning of July 4, 1960, in Lee Hospital. Born Mar. 1, 1880, in Coopersdale, son of John N. and Ellen (Colbert) Van. Preceded in death by wife, former Julia Bonner, in March, 1958; parents and brother, Harry. Survived by these children: Mrs. Mary Ellen Knudson, widow of Rev. Harry E. Knudson, at home and Rev. Clarence C., married to former Ruby Swisher, Ft. Plain, N.Y., and these grandchildren: Robert C. Knudson, Gerald P. Van, Carolyn A. Hinkle, and Marilyn Fox, and great-grandson, Gerald H. Fox Jr. Brother of William H., 830 Fronheiser Street; Mrs. Drucilla Schwartz, Goucher Street, and Frank T., Arthur Street. Retired employee of Armour & Company; retired in 1951. Member of Beulah EUB Church and Beulah Brethren Bible Class. Friends received in Geisel Funeral Home where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Rev. Boyd E. Coleman and Rev. Budd R. Smith. Interment, Richland Cemetery.
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Notes for JULIA ANN BONNER:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] March 1958:

VAN -- Mrs. Julia A., 78, of 1213 Scott Avenue, died evening of Mar. 19, 1958, at Lee Hospital. Born Jan. 26, 1880, in East Freedom, a daughter of Silas A. and Mary C. (Burns) Bonner. Survived by husband, Robert S., to whom she was married June 24, 1903, by Rev. Thomas Woodring, pastor of Franklin Street Methodist Church; two children -- Mrs. Mary Ellen Knudson, at home, and Rev. Clarence C., EUB pastor at Fort Plain, N.Y.; four grandchildren, and a sister, Miss Rose Bonner, Chicago, Ill. Member of Beulah EUB Church, Volunteer Bible Class, WSWS and WCTU. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdsay and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Geisel Funeral Home where service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Rev. Arthur Moffat. Interment, Richland Cemetery.
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Children of ROBERT VAN and JULIA BONNER are:
11. i. MARY ELLEN4 VAN, b. 14 Sep 1904; d. Nov 1973.
12. ii. CLARENCE CLIFFORD VAN, b. 4 Sep 1906, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA; d. 25 Nov 1995, Batavia, NY.

6. FRANK THOMAS3 VAN (ELLEN NORA2 COLBERT, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 1 Apr 1882 in Coopersdale, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA53,54,55, and died 15 Jul 1964 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA55. He married BESSIE GOUGHNOUR 14 Jun 190556,57. She was born 22 Feb 1889 in Morrellville, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA58,59, and died 18 Mar 196859.

Notes for FRANK THOMAS VAN:
1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown City, 14 Kristen St. ed 131 family 395:

Frank VAN, Head, 27, m. 5, Pa/Va/Va, Fireman: Rail Road
Bessie, Wife, 21, m. 5, 2/2, Pa/Pa/Pa
Ida, Dau, 4
Harry, Son, 2
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Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] June 1955:

Dale Couple To Mark 50th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vann of 210 David Street will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Tuesday. A family dinner will be held at 6 p.m. that day at Weller's Dairy. Open house will be observed from 7 to 10 p.m.

Mr. Vann and the former Bessie Goughenour were married June 14, 1905, in the home of the bride's parenets by Rev. Thomas Morris, then pastor of Calvary Methodist Church.

Born in West End

Mr. Vann was born Apr. 1, 1882, in Coopersdale, son of the late John and Ellen (Colbert) Vann. His wife, daughter of the late Alex and Ida (Wilson) Goughenour, was born Feb. 22, 1889, in Morrellville.

The Dale man is a pensioner of Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Company. He retired last year after 26 years' service.

The couple has two children -- Mrs. Ida Duell, 210 David Street, and Harry C., Fritz Street. there are four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
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Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] July 1964:

VANN -- Frank Thomas, 82, 695 Messenger Street, died at 7:30 a.m. July 15, 1964, at home. Born in Coopersdale April 1, 1882, son of John and Ellen (Colbert) Vann. Preceded in death by sister, Mrs. Drucella Schwartz, and brothers: Robert, William and Harry. Survived by widow, former Bessie Goughenour, and 2 children, Harry C., married to Viola Donnelly, rear 921 Bedford Street, and Ida Duell, at home, also 4 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Member of First Evangelical Congregational Church and Dale Volunteer Fire Company. Retired pensioner of Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Co. Family will receive friends after 7 p.m. Thusday at Fred G. Geisel Funeral Home, where service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. C.F. Rissmiller. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
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Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria County, PA:

VANN:
FATHER / FRANK T., 1882 -- 1964
MOTHER BESSIE M., 1889 -- 1968
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Notes for BESSIE GOUGHNOUR:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] March 1968:

VAN -- Mrs. Bessie, 79, rear 921 Bedford St., died morning of March 18, 1968. Born Feb. 22, 1889, in Johnstown, daughter of John and Ida (Wilson) Goughenour. Preceded in death by husband, Frank T., July 1964. Survived by two children, Ida Duell, and Harry, married to former Viola Donley, both of rear 921 Bedford St.; also four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Jennie Dull, Texas. Also survived by half brother, Sylvester Thomas, 439 Ohio St., and half sister, Mrs. Sarah Burkhart, Geistown. Member of First Congregational Evangelical Church and Golden Age Club. Family will receive friends after 9 p.m. Tuesday at Fred G. Geisel Funeral Home, where service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Richard Taubenheim. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
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Children of FRANK VAN and BESSIE GOUGHNOUR are:
 i. IDA D.4 VAN, b. 3 Oct 1906, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA60,61; d. 25 Apr 1968, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA61; m. HIRAM DUELL, 29 Nov 192262.

Notes for IDA D. VAN:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] April 1968:

DUELL -- Ida D., 61, rear 921 Bedford St., died morning of April 25, 1968. Born in Johnstown Oct. 3, 1906, a daughter of Frank T. and Bessie (Goughenour) Vann. Preceded in death by father, July 1964, and mother, March 18, 1968. Survived by broher, Harry, married to Viola Donnelly, rear 921 Bedford St. Member of First Evangelical Congregational Church. Last employed at Peerless Shoe Store. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Fred Geisel Funeral Home, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Richard Taubenheim. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
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13. ii. HARRY C. VAN, b. 29 Feb 1908, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA; d. 16 Jun 1991, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA.

Generation No. 3

7. JENNIE DRUSCILLA4 VAN (HARRY B.3, ELLEN NORA2 COLBERT, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 6 Jun 189662. She married DELWYN A. HARRIS 6 Jun 1914 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA63. He was born ca 189363.

Marriage Notes for JENNIE VAN and DELWYN HARRIS:
Cambria County, PA Marriage License:
Volume 49, p. 63

Delwyn A. HARRIS, 21, b. Johnstown, Millhand, s/o David & Anna (Repine) Harris, to
Jennie D. VANN, 19, b. Johnstown, d/o Harry & Hattie (Wissinger) Vann
married 6 June 1914 by Rev. Wm. Howe at Cooper Ave. M.E. Church, Johnstown
David Harris b. Wales; Anna Repine b. Indiana Co.
Harry Van & Hattie Wissinger b. Johnstown
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Child of JENNIE VAN and DELWYN HARRIS is:
 i. DONALD5 HARRIS.

8. ELLEN JANE4 VAN (WILLIAM HENRY3, ELLEN NORA2 COLBERT, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 10 Oct 1893 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA64, and died 1 Jun 199464. She married RALPH E. INSCHO. He was born 5 Jun 189365, and died 4 Dec 1955 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA65.

Notes for ELLEN JANE VAN:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 2 June 1994:

INSCHO -- Ellen J., 100, Meyersdale Manor, formerly of Johnstown, died June 1, 1994, at the manor. Born Oct. 10, 1893, in Johnstown, daughter of William H. and Elmira A. (Boring) Van. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ralph E.; brothers, Charles E. and Quentin A.; grandson, Craig W. Inscho; great-grandson, Daniel L. Kauffman; and great-granddaughter, Brenda Leitenberger. Survived by children, Jane L., wife of Karl Leitenberger, and William V., married to former Louise Hoover, both of Johnstown; also four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Sister of Calvin H. Van, Lovejoy, Pa., and Edna M. Scott, Grants Pass, Ore. Member of Grove Avenue United Methodist Church and GAR. Former member of Rebekah Lodge. Had been employed at Bell Telephone Co. During the war, had been employed at Goodyear Aircraft. More recently employed at Morrellville Cleaners. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, where service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, the Revs. Fred C. Vanderhoff and Nelson F. Ilgenfritz. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
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Notes for RALPH E. INSCHO:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 6 December 1955:

INSCHO -- Ralph E., 62, 830 Fronheiser Street, died at 8:22 a.m. Dec. 4, 1955, at home. Born June 5, 1893, in Swissvale, son of David L. and Veenie (Kestner) Inscho. Survived by widow, former Ellen J. Van; daughter, Jane, wife of Edward Karl Leitenberger, Somerset Pike; son, William Van Inscho, married to former Louise Hoover, 825 Fronheiser Street, and these grandchildren: William and Susan Leitenberger and Craig, Keith and Brian Inscho. Member of Grove Avenue Methodist Church. Past grand of Moxham Lodge 1044, IOOF. Member of board of directors or Wayside Inn, Grove City. Also member of Moxham Rebekah Lodge 434, Secretary-treasurer of County Auto Equipment Incorrect: . Friends received in John Henderson Funeral Home, 215 Central Avenue, where service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Kenneth P. Rutter. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
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Children of ELLEN VAN and RALPH INSCHO are:
 i. JANE LOUISE5 INSCHO, b. 24 Aug 191666; m. EDWARD KARL LEITENBERGER, 28 Nov 1936, Wilkinsburg, PA67; b. 7 Jan 1912, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA68; d. 21 Jun 1995, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA68.

Notes for EDWARD KARL LEITENBERGER:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 22 June 1995:

LEITENBERGER -- Edward "Karl," 83, Johnstown R.D. 7, died June 21, 1995, at his residence. Born Jan. 7, 1912, in Johnstown, son of Joseph E. and Katherine (Foerster) Leitenberger. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Shirl and Joseph F. Leitenberger; sister, Lola M. Leitenberger; granddaughter, Brenda Louise Leitenberger; and grandson, Daniel L. Kauffman. Survived by wife, former Jane L. Inscho, to whom he was married 58 years; and children, William E. Sr., married to former Sharon A. Swick, Johnstown; and Susan J. Leitenberger-Kauffman, Tularosa, N.M.; and grandson, William E. Leitenberger Jr., Johnstown. Last member of immediate family. Member of Grove Avenue United Methodist Church. Life member of Ideal Fire Company. Retired supervisor from U.S. Steel Corp. with 38 years' service. Graduate of Johnstown High, Class of 1930 1/2. Graduate of Parks Air College of St. Louis University, St. Louis, Mo. Attended University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, and University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, where service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Fred C. Vanderhoff. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
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Marriage Notes for JANE INSCHO and EDWARD LEITENBERGER:
Johnstown, PA, "The Daily Tribune" issue of 1 December 1936:

E.K. LEITENBERGER AND JANE L. INSCHO UNITED IN WEDLOCK

Ceremony of Local Couple Performed in Wilkinsburg Church

Miss Jane Louise Inscho, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Inscho of 830 Fronheiser Street, and Edward Karl Leitenberger of Kernville were married Saturday afternoon in the Mifflin Avenue Methodist Church, Wilkinsburg, by Rev. W.L. Hogg, pastor, who formerly was stationed in Moxham.

Witnesses to the ceremony were the bride's parents and her brother, Billy. The former Miss Inscho wore a maroon velvet gown, gray accessories and a shoulder corsage of tea roses. Her mother was attired in dark green velvet with brown accessories and wore a shoulder corsage of gardenias.

Mrs. Leitenberger was graduated in 1933 1/2 from Johnstown High School and has been employed by the Bell Telephone Company. Her husband, a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Leitenberger of 754 Franklin Street, graduated from Johnstown High School, Class of 1930 1/2, and from Parks Air College, East St. Louis, Ill., in 1932. He is employed in the machine shop of the Lorain Plant.

The newlyweds are making their home with the bride's parents for the present.
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ii. WILLIAM VAN INSCHO, b. 29 May 192469; m. LOUISE HOOVER.

9. CHARLES EDWARD4 VAN (WILLIAM HENRY3, ELLEN NORA2 COLBERT, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 8 Apr 1896 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA70, and died 27 Nov 1962 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA70. He married MARY BLANCHE BERKEY. She was born 25 Dec 1897 in Somerset Co. PA71, and died 31 Dec 1937 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA71.

Notes for CHARLES EDWARD VAN:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 28 November 1962:

VAN -- Charles E., 66, 21 Irene Street, died at 3:20 p.m. Nov. 27, 1962, at home. Born April 8, 1896, in Johnstown, son of William H. and Elmira A. (Boring) Van. Survived by widow, former Ethel B. Wensel, and these children -- Mrs. Elmira Blackburn, Thomasboro, Ill.; Charles T., 560 Brotz Place; Francis, rear 114 Walnut Street; Mrs. Laura Wissinger, 1077 Solomon Street, and Mrs. Margaret Waterman, rear 1067 Franklin Street; also 3 stepchildren -- Thomas Edwards, 113 Cherry Street; Mrs. Marian Kyle, Bangor, Maine, and Robert Edwards, 21 Irene Street; 20 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Brother of Calvin, Cherry Tree; Quentin, 854 Freedom Avenue, Mrs. Ellen Inscho, 104 Gap Avenue, and Mrs. Edna Scott, Benson, Ariz. Member of Park Avenue EUB Church; Cambria Lodge 278, A.F. & A.M.; Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Jaffa Shrine and Pittsburgh Consistory. Veteran of World War I and a member of Menoher Post 155, VFW. Retired employee of U.S. Steel Corp. Friends received after 7 p.m. Wednesday in John Henderson Funeral Home, 215 Central Avenue, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Kenneth Barnette. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. Military rites by VFW Post 155.
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Grandview Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA
Section CE2, Lot 122:

VAN
MOTHER / MARY B. / 1897 - 1937
FATHER / CHARLES L. / 1896 / 1962
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Notes for MARY BLANCHE BERKEY:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 31 December 1937:

MRS. C.E. VAN, SR., 7TH WARD, DEAD

Former Coopersdale Resident Passes Away of Complications

Mrs. Mary Blanche Van, 40, wife of Charles E. Van of 89 Poplar St., died at Memorial Hospital at 8:45 o'clock this morning, of a complication of diseases. She was admitted to the institution Wednesday. [section unreadable]

Mrs. Van was born on Christmas Day, 1897, in Somerset Co., a daughter of Elih. Berkey, who died in 1930, and Mrs. Minnie (Heffley) Berkey, of 513 Coleman Ave. Surviving in addition to her mother and husband, are 6 children -- Elmira, Charles E. Jr., Francis, Laura Jean, Robert and Margaret Van, all at home. Mrs. Van was a sister of Mrs. Margaret Bittner, of 108 Main St., and of Thomas Berkey, 513 Coleman Ave. One brother, Luther T. Berkey, died 4 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Van formerly lived in Coopersdale, moving to the 7th Ward 7 years ago.

The body was prepared for burial by the John Henderson Co. Funeral arrangements are incomplete

The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 1 January 1938:

Funeral of Mrs. Van

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Blanche Van, 40, wife of Charles E. Van of 89 Poplar St., who died yesterday at Memorial Hospital, will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the John Henderson Funeral Home, Main St. Rev. E.D. Pinney of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church will officiate. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.
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Children of CHARLES VAN and MARY BERKEY are:
 i. ELMIRA M.5 VAN, b. 9 Mar 192172; d. Oct 199273; m. JOSEPH M. BLACKBURN.
ii. EDNA JANE VAN, b. 21 Mar 192274; d. 21 Mar 192274.
iii. CHARLES T. VAN, b. 5 Mar 192374; m. (1) GRACE EILEEN NOON; b. 6 Jun 1926, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA75; d. 10 Jul 1990, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA75; m. (2) SHIRLEE R. GORDON, 30 Nov 1991; b. 3 Apr 1925, Bloomington, IN76; d. 21 Dec 199676.

Notes for GRACE EILEEN NOON:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 11 July 1990:

VAN -- Grace E., 64, 1025 Hill Place, died July 10, 1990, at home. Born June 6, 1926, in Johnstown, daughter of Frederick and Gertrude (Himes) Noon. Preceded in death by parents, and several brothers and sisters. Survived by husband, Charles T., and these children: Doreen, wife of William A. Fisher, and Fredrick, married to former Kathleen Reighard, both of Johnstown, Robert, married to former Linda Robins, Cleveland, Ohio; and Karen, wife of Gary Brandle, Johnstown; also nine grandchildren. Sister of Harold, Arlington, Texas; and Florence Eckenrod, and Dorothy Margroum, both of Johnstown. Member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Dr. David B. Cable. Interment, Richland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Windber Hospice.
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Notes for SHIRLEE R. GORDON:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 22 December 1996

VAN -- Shirlee R., 71, Johnstown, formerly of Champaign, Ill., died Dec. 21, 1996, at Church of the Brethren Home. Born April 3, 1925, in Bloomington, Ill., daughter of Gilbert and Elsie (Foote) Gordon. Preceded in death by parents; brother, William; and an infant son. Survived by husband, Charles T.; and children: Terry Marvel, married to the former Janice Richardson, Germantown Hills, Ill.; and Ida (Marvel), married to Dennis Dix, Carmel, Inc.; two grandchildren: Jason Marvel, Germantown Hills, and Jacob Nobel, Carmel, Ind. Member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Friends received 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, 215 Central Ave., where service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Scott Gobbel. Interment, Richland Cemetery.
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iv. RICHARD J. VAN, b. 19 Jan 192577; d. 6 Apr 1926, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA78.

Notes for RICHARD J. VAN:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 6 April 1926:

RICHARD J. VAN

Richard J., son of Charles E. & Blanche (Berkey) Van, died of Bronchitis at the Van Home, 153 Cooper Ave., 21st Ward, at 7 o'clock this morning, aged 15 months. The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, the services to be conducted by the Rev. O.E. Krenz, of the Cooper Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.
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v. RUTH MAE VAN, b. 25 Dec 192579; d. 31 Aug 192679.
vi. FRANCIS M. VAN, b. 2 Sep 1927, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA80; d. 7 Apr 1996, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA80; m. VERA JUNE MANGUS; b. 29 Jun 1927, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA81; d. 14 Aug 1994, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA81.

Notes for FRANCIS M. VAN:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 9 April 1996:

VAN - Francis M., 68, Johnstown, died April 7, 1996, at Lee Hospital. Born Sept. 2, 1927, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Blanche (Berkey) Van. Preceded in death by parents; wife, former Vera J. Mangus; stepmother, Ethel Edwards Van; and sisters, Margaret Waterman and Elmira Blackburn. Survived by daughter, Darlin, married to Frank J. Barber; grandchildren, Tiffany, married to Joseph Alicardi III; and Frank Jason Barber; brother, Charles T.; and sister, Laura J. Wissinger, all of Johnstown; also survived by stepbrothers and sister, Thomas Edwards, Minnesota; Marion Kyle, Huntingdon; and william R. Edwards, Johnstown; good friend, Mary Metz; and caregiver, Lisa Wattman. Member of Franklin Street United Methodist Church. Retired employee of Bethlehem Steel. Veteran of World War II. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, Central Avenue, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Jeffrey A. Miller. Entombment, Grandview Mausoleum.
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Notes for VERA JUNE MANGUS:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] August 1994:

VAN -- Vera J., 67, Johnstown, died Aug. 14, 1994, at home. Born June 29, 1927, in Johnstown, daughter of the late Earl and Verna (Bracken) Mangus. Survived by husband, Francis, and daughter, Darlin, wife of Frank J. Barber, Johnstown; and these grandchildren: Tiffany, wife of Joseph Alicardi III, and Frank Jason Barber, both of Johnstown. Sister of Marlin, married to former Miriam Caldwell, Johnstown. Member of Franklin Street United Methodist Church. Past president of G.A.R. Volunteer at St. Vincent DePaul Society. Celebrated 47th wedding anniversary on Aug. 12. Friends received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, Central Avenue, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Donald J. Joiner. Entombment, Grandview Mausoleum. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Franklin Street United Methodist Church.
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vii. LAURA JEAN VAN, b. 5 Jan 192982; m. RAYMOND E. WISSINGER, 17 Oct 194782.
viii. ROBERT JOHN VAN, b. 26 Jan 193083; d. Dec 1941, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA83.

Notes for ROBERT JOHN VAN:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] December 1941:

ROBERT VAN IS FIRST COASTING VICTIM OF SEASON

Skull Fracture Fatal to Kernville Boy; Other Sledders Recovering

Robert Van, 11-year-old Kernville boy, died of a fracture of the skull at 2:15 o'clock this morning in Memorial Hospital, the victim of Johnstown's first coasting fatality of the season.

The boy, a son of Charles Van of 725 1/2 Kennedy Avenue, was injured late Tuesday afternoon when the sled he was riding crashed into a utility pole on Meade Street, upper Kernville. He was taken to the hospital by city police.

Robert Van was born in Johnstown on January 26, 1930, a son of Charles Van and Mary Blanche (Berkey) Van, deceased. The family resided on Linden Avenue, Moxham, until only three weeks ago, when it removed to Kernville.

The young victim was a fourth-grade student in the Somerset Street School and was a member of the Park Avenue United Brethren Church. In addition to his father he is survived by his step-mother, two brothers and three sisters: Charles T., Francis, Elmira M., Laura Jeanne and Margaret Van, all at home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Van home in charge of Rev. Ear C. Weaver, pastor of the Park Avenue United Brethren Church. Burial in Grandview Cemetery will be directed by the John Henderson Company. The remains are on view at the Van home.
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ix. NADINE VAN, b. 1 Jun 193184; d. 12 Aug 193184.
x. MARGARET DENISE VAN, b. 25 Jun 1932, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA85; d. 25 Jul 1992, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA85; m. RONALD J. WATERMAN; b. 5 Jun 1933, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA86; d. 10 May 1973, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA86.

Notes for MARGARET DENISE VAN:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] July 1992:

WATERMAN -- Margaret D., 60, Grove Avenue, died July 25, 1992, at Conemaugh hospital. Born June 25, 1932, in Johnstown, daughter of Charles E. and Mary B. (Birkey) Van. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ronald J. Waterman; daughter, Kathy; and brother, Robert Van. Survived by daughter, Ronda, married to Richard Banks, New York, N.Y.; also granddaughter, Jenifer. Sister of Elmira Blackburn, Phoenix, Ariz.; Charles T., Francis M. and Laura Wissinger, all of Johnstown; Thomas C. Edwards, Minneapolis, Minn.; Marian Kyle, Hesston, Pa.; and Robert Edwards, Johnstown. Also survived by father-in-law, N.V. Waterman, Johnstown; sisters-in-law, Beverly Barlett, Johnstown, and Alice Opperman, Rochester, N.Y.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Member of Park Avenue United Methodist Church. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday at John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Daniel Orris. Interment, Richland Cemetery.
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Notes for RONALD J. WATERMAN:
Johnstown, PA, "Tribune-Democrat", issue of [ ] May 1973:

WATERMAN, Ronald J., 29, 134 Hammer Ave., died May 10, 1973, at Memorial Hospital. Born June 5, 1933, in Johnstown, son of N.V. and Mercedes P. (Baumgardner) Waterman. Preceded in death by daughter, Kathy Ann. Survived by parents, Building 6, Solomon Homes, widow, former Margaret D. Van; and daughter, Ronda Lynn, at home. Brother of Alice, wife of Albert Opperman, 332 Pine St., and Beverly Ann, wife of William S. Bartlett, Jr., 175 Derby St., Member of the Beulah United Methodist Church, Aerie 778, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Local 898, District 2, LMWA. Was employed by Island Creek Coal Co. at Mine No. 2. Former employee of Sheesley Supply Co., friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the John Henderson Co. Funeral Home, where service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, the Rev. James D. [illegible] and the Rev. Boyd [illegible]. Interment Richland Cemetery.
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xi. INFANT DAUGHTER VAN, b. 17 Aug 193587; d. 17 Aug 193587.

10. THEODORE ROOSEVELT4 SCHWARTZ (ANNA DRUCILLA3 VAN, ELLEN NORA2 COLBERT, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 10 Jul 1912 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA87,88, and died 13 Oct 1977 in Delray, FL89,90. He married (1) GENEVIEVE M. FOUST 9 Apr 1932 in Cumberland, Allegany Co. MD91. She was born 14 May 1912 in Cresson, PA92, and died 24 Dec 1973 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA92. He married (2) MARTHA RAAB Aft. 1973.

Notes for THEODORE ROOSEVELT SCHWARTZ:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of [ ] October 1977:

SCHWARTZ - Theodore R., 65, 3114 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach, Fla., formerly of Club Drive, died Oct. 13, 1977, in Bethesda Hospital, Delray, Fla. Born July 10, 1912, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Druscilla (Vann) Schwartz. Preceded in death by parents; first wife, Genevieve; and three brothers. Survived by widow, former Martha Raab, and these children: Patricia, wife of William Helsel, 400 Park Ave.; Richard Raab, Highland Beach; and Marilyn, wife of Thomas McQuillen, Vinco; also nine grandchildren. Retired turn foreman, Johnstown Plant, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Member of First Lutheran Church. Past master of Cambria Lodge 278, F & AM. Member of Portage Royal Arch Chapter 195; Cambria Council 32; Oriental Commandery 61, KT; and Constans Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at The Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Dr. Robert G. Swanson. Interment, Grandview Cemetery. Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. Monday at mortuary.
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Notes for GENEVIEVE M. FOUST:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune Democrat" issue of 26 December 1973

SCHWARTZ -- Mrs. Genevieve M., 61, 1129 Club Drive, died December 24, 1973, at Memorial Hospital. Born May 14, 1912, in Cresson. Survived by mother, Mrs. Effie Faust, 1129 Club Drive; husband, Theodore; and daughter, Patricia, wife of William Helsel, 400 Park Ave.; also seven grandchildren. Member of the First Lutheran Church; the Johnstown Chapter, Order of Eastern Star; White Shrine of Jerusalem; and auxiliary of Knights Templar. Graduate of Windber Hospital School of Nursing. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at The Picking-Treece-Bennett Mortuary, where service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Dr. Walden M. Holl. Interment, Grandview Cemetery.
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Marriage Notes for THEODORE SCHWARTZ and GENEVIEVE FOUST:
ANNOUNCEMENT MADE OF SCHWARTZ-FOUST WEDDING AT SHOWER

Seventh Ward Couple United in Marriage at Cumberland, Md., Last April 9

Miss Mildred Foust entertained at her home at 206 South street, Kernville, recently with a most delightful miscellaneous shower in honor of Mrs. T.R. Schwartz, who was formerly Miss Genevieve Foust. Formal announcement of the marriage of Miss Foust, only daughter of Mrs. Effie Foust, of the Seventh Ward, to Cadet T.R. Schwartz, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Schwartz, also of the Seventh Ward, was made at the function. The nuptial ceremony was performed on April 9, last, in Cumberland, Md.

Mrs. Schwartz graduated from the Windber Hospital Nurses' Training School in June. The bridegroom is attending the Merchant Marine training institution at Philadelphia, where he will complete a three-year course next May. Both are graduates of Johnstown High School. Future plans of the couple are incomplete pending Mr. Schwartz's graduation.

Diversion in the form of 500 was enjoyed at the shower, awards going to Mrs. Minnie Schwartz and Miss Marion Schnabel. Luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by her mother, Mrs. S.S. Foust, and sister-in-law, Mrs. E.J. Foust. The honor guest received a number of splendid gifts.

Others attending were the Misses Ruth Cunningham, Dorothy Schnabel and Wilma Morris; Mrs. Alice Schnabel, Mrs. C.W. Schwartz, Mrs. H.E. Foust, Mrs. Joe Campbell, Mrs. C. Apple, Mrs. Ralph Inscho and Mrs. Effie Foust.
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Child of THEODORE SCHWARTZ and GENEVIEVE FOUST is:
 i. PATRICIA5 SCHWARTZ, m. WILLIAM HELSEL.

11. MARY ELLEN4 VAN (ROBERT SCOTT3, ELLEN NORA2 COLBERT, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 14 Sep 190493,94,95, and died Nov 197395. She married REV. HARRY E. KNUDSON 14 Sep 1933 in Dale Borough, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA96. He was born 7 Mar 1906 in Svendborg, Denmark97,98, and died 13 Jun 1937 in Spangler, Cambria Co. PA99,100.

Notes for MARY ELLEN VAN:
Richland Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA

MOTHER / MARY ELLEN KNUDSON / 1904 - 1973 / A SMILE EASES MANY HEARTACHES
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Notes for REV. HARRY E. KNUDSON:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune" issue of 14 June 1937:

REV. HARRY KNUDSON, 31, FORMER RESIDENT OF JOHNSTOWN, DIES

Pastor of Westover Mission Expires in Spangler Hospital; Funeral Planned Here

Rev. Harry Knudson, 31, pastor of the Westover Mission of the Evangelical denomination, formerly of Johnstown, died of complications shortly before midnight Sunday in Miners Hospital, Spangler. He had been a patient since June 7.

Rev. Knudson was a son of Christian and Christina Knudson and was born in Svendborg, Denmark, on March 7, 1906. He came to this country when he was three years old. His mother died in Johnstown on May 3, 1936.

The deceased was graduated from Johnstown High School in 1924 and from Susquehanna University in 1928. He completed his theological studies at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Reading in 1933 and had been pastor of the Westover Mission since 1933.

Surviving are his father, who resides on Oak Street, Johnstown; his widow, Mrs. Mary Ellen (Van) Knudson, formerly of Johnstown, and a brother, Paul Knudson of Johnstown.

The body will be removed this afternoon to the home of Mrs. Knudson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Van of 131 Strayer Street, Dale. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Bedford Street Evangelical Church. Interment in Richland Cemetery will be directed by the McCardell Funeral Home of Burnside.

[another clipping follows:]

BURIAL SERVICES FOR REV. KNUDSON WILL BE THURSDAY

Five Ministers Will Officiate at Rites in Bedford Street Church

NAME PALLBEARERS

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday in the Bedford Street Evangelical Church for Rev. Harry Knudson, 31, a former resident of Johnstown and pastor of the Westover Mission of the Evangelical denomination. His death occurred Sunday night in the Spangler Hospital.

The body will be removed this afternoon to the home of Mrs. Harry Knudson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Van of 131 Strayer Street, Dale.

At 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon the body will be taken to the Bedford Street church and may be viewed until time of obsequies at 2 o'clock.

Rev. R.C. Miller of Indiana, superintendent of the Johnstown District, will be in charge. Assisting will be Revs. F.E. Hetrick, pastor of the Bedford Street church; C.E. Miller, Cumberland, Md.; B.E. Coleman, Franklin, Pa.; and E.L. Nicely, pastor of the Derby Street Evangelical Church.

Six clerical friends of the deceased will serve as pallbearers. They are Revs. G.P. Garland, Marchand, Pa.; Perry E. Pyle, Brookville; P.L. Griffiths, Geistown; Norman Constable, Puritan; W.J. Lloyd, Windber, and Raymond E. Nelson, DuBois.

Burial will take place in Richland Cemetery, where Rev. Knudson's mother is interred. The McCardell Funeral Home of Burnside will be in charge.
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Richland Cemetery, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA

FATHER / REV. HARRY E. KNUDSON / 1906 - 1937 / "BUT TO BE NEAR GOD IS MY BLISS, /
TO SHELTER WITH THE LORD, / THAT I MAY TELL OF ALL THY WORKS"
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Marriage Notes for MARY VAN and HARRY KNUDSON:
The Johnstown, PA "Daily Tribune" issue of 15 September 1933

MISS MARY ELLEN VAN AND REV. KNUDSON WED IN DALE CHURCH

Pretty Ceremony Performed Yesterday Afternoon by Rev. Dr. Hetrick

Miss Mary Ellen Van, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Van, of 131 Strayer street, Dale, and the Rev. Harry Knudson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Knudson, of 608 Oak street, were married at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the Bedford-street Evangelical Church, Dale, by the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Franklin E. Hetrick.

The bride was given in marriage by her father. She was attired in turquoise blue georgette crepe and carried a large bouquet of roses and ferns. The maid of honor was Miss Ruth Small, who wore a dress of tan and brown. The two bridesmaids were Miss Dorothy Bonner and Jane Inscho, both cousins of the bride. Miss Bonner wore a dress of pink and brown and Miss Inscho was attired in a dress of nile green. They carried bouquets of asters and snapdragons.

The Rev. H.A. Houseal, of Montoursville, Pa., a former classmate of the bridegroom, served as best man. Clarence Van, a brother of the bride, and Paul Knudson, a brother of the bridegroom, were the ushers.

For 15 minutes before the ceremony was performed, Miss Kathryne Lynn, of Shadyside, O., a cousin of the bride, gave an organ recital, her selections including, "To a Wild Rose," "Londonderry Air" and "Just a Song at Twilight." Miss Freda Evans, soprano, was the soloist. Her first number was "Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes." At the conclusion of the ceremony, as the newlyweds knelt at the altar, Miss Evans sang a hymn, "Living for Jesus."

The marriage ceremony was witnessed by about 500 relatives and friends of the Rev. and Mrs. Knudson. A reception was held for them during the evening at the Van residence, 50 people being present. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts.

The bride is a graduate of Johnstown High School, class of 1923 1/2, and of California State Teachers' College, 1928. Since then she has been teaching in the Adams Township school.

The bridegroom is a graduate of Johnstown High School, 1924; Susquehanna University, 1928, and the Evangelical school of theology, Reading, Pa., class of 1933. He was recently appointed to the Westover charge of the Evangelical Church, at which place he and Mrs. Knudson will make their home after October 1.
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Cambria County, PA Marriage License:
Volume 86, p. 471

Harry E. KNUDSEN, 27, b. Denmark, Minister, s/o Christian & Kristina (Anderschou) Knudsen, to Mary Ellen VAN, 28, b. Johnstown, School Teacher, d/o Robert & Julia (Bonner) Van
married 14 September 1933 by Rev. F.E. Hetrick, at Johnstown
Christian & Kristina b. Denmark
Robert Van b. Johnstown; Julia Bonner b. Bedford County, Pa.
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Child of MARY VAN and HARRY KNUDSON is:
 i. ROBERT CHRISTIAN5 KNUDSON, b. 12 Jul 1937101; m. PATRICIA LOUISE PATTERSON, 21 Dec 1962101; b. 29 Dec 1942101.

12. CLARENCE CLIFFORD4 VAN (ROBERT SCOTT3, ELLEN NORA2 COLBERT, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 4 Sep 1906 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA102,103,104,105, and died 25 Nov 1995 in Batavia, NY106,107. He married (1) RUBY BELLE SWISHER 25 Dec 1935108. She was born 14 Sep 1905108, and died 15 Nov 1981108. He married (2) MARIAN M. FARNSWORTH Aft. 1981.

Notes for CLARENCE CLIFFORD VAN:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of [ ] November 1995:

VAN -- Rev. Clarence C., 89, Oakfield, N.Y., died Saturday, Nov. 25, 1995, at Genesee Memorial Hospital, Batavia, N.Y. Born Sept. 6, 1906, in Johnstown, son of late Robert S. and Julia A. (Bonner) Van. Preceded in death by first wife, Ruby B. (Swisher) Van, who died Nov. 15, 1981; daughter, Marilyn R. Fusillo, who died Feb. 17, 1993; and sister, Mary Ellen (Van) Knudson, who died in Nov. 1973. Surviving are his second wife, Marian M. Farnsworth Van; son, Gerald P. Van, Rochester, N.Y.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nephew, Robert Knudson, Johnstown, Pa. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oakfield United Methodist Church.

[another clipping follows, unknown source]:

The Rev. Clarence C. Van

OAKFIELD -- The Rev. Clarence C. Van, 89, senior patriarch of the Western New York Conference of the United Methodist Church, died Saturday (Nov. 25, 1995) at Genesee Memorial Hospital, Batavia.

Mr. Van was born Sept. 6, 1906, in Johnstown, Pa., a son of the late Robert and Julia A. Bonner Van.

He was a graduate of North Central College and Evangelical Seminary, both of Naperville, Ill. Before his retirement, he was pastor of Immanuel Church in Warsaw and Zion United Methodist Church of Attica, as well as serving the East Bennington United Methodist Church from 1967 to 1972. He also served numerous country churches under the Evangelical Church in Pennsylvania.

He was involved with several unions of the churches which became the Evangelical United Brethren in 1948, and in 1968, they united with the United Methodist Episcopal to become the United Methodist Church. He served on the Archives Committee and was chairman of the Audio Visual of the Western New York Conference until his retirement in 1972.

After his retirement, he was pastor of the Darien United Methodist church for two years. He was a member of the Faith Fellowship of Western New York Conference, the Senior Meal Sites of Oakfield and Indian Falls, and the United Methodist Men of the Oakfield United Methodist Church.

His first wife, Ruby Belle Van, died Nov. 15, 1981.

Surviving are his second wife, Marian M. Farnsworth Van; a son, Gerald Paul Van of Rochester; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and James Whipple of Johnstown, N.Y.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Robert Knudson of Johnstown, Pa.

A daughter, Marilyn R. Fusillo, died Feb. 17, 1993.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Burdett and Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Ave. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Oakfield United Methodist Church, 2 South Main St. Burial will be in Cary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Oakfield United Methodist Church or to the Oakfield Ambulance Fund.
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Children of CLARENCE VAN and RUBY SWISHER are:
 i. MARILYN R.5 VAN, d. 17 Feb 1993109; m. ____ FUSILLO.
ii. GERALD P. VAN.
iii. CAROLYN VAN, m. ____ WHIPPLE.

13. HARRY C.4 VAN (FRANK THOMAS3, ELLEN NORA2 COLBERT, ROBERT SCOTT1) was born 29 Feb 1908 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA110,111, and died 16 Jun 1991 in Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA111. He married VIOLA C. DONNELLY 18 May 1925111. She was born 1 Mar 1908 in Derry, Westmoreland Co. PA111,112, and died 9 Sep 1984 in Cambria Co. PA113,114.

Notes for HARRY C. VAN:
The Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 17 June 1991

VANN - Harry C., 83, Geistown, formerly of Dale Borough, died June 16, 1991, at Mercy Nursing Care Center. Born Feb. 29, 1908, in Johnstown, son of late Frank and Bessie (Goughenour) Vann. Preceded in death by wife, former Viola Donnelly, and sister, Ida Duell. Survived by these children: Shirley Grove, Ohio; Harry C., Jr., married to former Laverne Shultz, Johnstown; Dolores, wife of Herbert Kimble, Conemaugh R.D., and Thomas, married to former Helen Sikora, Geistown; also 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Charter member of First Evangelical Congregational Church, Golde Street. Active in bowling at Zip's Bowling Lanes. Retired from Franklin Division, Bethlehem Steel Corp. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Geisel Funeral Home, Dale, where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Wilbur S. Deck. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Notes for VIOLA C. DONNELLY:
Johnstown, PA "Tribune-Democrat" issue of 10 September 1984:

VANN -- Mrs. Viola C., 76, rear 921 Bedford St., died Sept. 9, 1984, at Cambria County Nursing Care Center. Born March 1, 1908, in Derry, daughter of Daniel and Nida (Richardson) Donnelly. Preceded in death by parents and brother, Leroy. Survived by husband, Harry C. Sr., and these children: Shirley, wife of Leland Grove, Vinco; Harry Jr., married to former Laverne Shultz, Johnstown; Delores, wife of Herbert Kimble, Conemaugh; and Thomas, married to former Helen Sikara, Dale; also 11 grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Edith Russell, Seattle, Wash. Member of First Evangelical Congregational Church. Was licensed practical nurse. Friends received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Geisel-Kuhlman Funeral Home, Dale, where service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Keith Mong. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Children of HARRY VAN and VIOLA DONNELLY are:
 i. SHIRLEY5 VAN, m. ____ GROVE.
ii. HARRY C. VAN, JR., m. LAVERNE SHULTZ.
iii. DOLORES VAN, m. HERBERT KIMBLE.
iv. THOMAS VAN, m. HELEN SIKORA.

Endnotes

1. 1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. West Taylor Twp. (Series T624, roll 1324), ed 192, p. 12, lines 26-30, dwelling 22, family 26, 2 June 1880, "Ellen V., sister, 61, widow, Va/Va/Va."
2. 1920 PA Census: Cambria Co. Dale Borough (Series T625, roll 1545), ed 152, p. 9a, lines 18-20, dwelling 139, family 168, #523 1/2 Bedford St., 5 Jan 1920, "Ella VAN, Head, 72, widow, Va/Va/Va."
3. 1870 PA Census: Cambria Co. Coopersdale Boro. (Series M593, roll 1318), p. 368, 29 Jun 1870, "Ellen, 21, Keeping House, Va."
4. 1880 PA Census: Cambria Co. Coopersdale Boro. (Series T9, roll 1110), ed 192, p. 6, line 40, dwelling 46, family 54, 16 June 1880, "Ellen, 30, Wife, Keeping House, Va/Va/Md."
5. The Johnstown "Tribune", obituary.
6. 1870 PA Census: Cambria Co. Coopersdale Boro. (Series M593, roll 1318), p. 368, 29 Jun 1870, "John VAN, 22, Teamster, Va."
7. 1880 PA Census: Cambria Co. Coopersdale Boro. (Series T9, roll 1110), ed 192, p. 6, line 40, dwelling 46, family 54, 16 June 1880, "John H. VAN, 31, Driving Team, Va/Va/Va."
8. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
9. The Johnstown "Tribune", obituary.
10. 1880 PA Census: Cambria Co. Coopersdale Boro. (Series T9, roll 1110), ed 192, p. 6, line 40, dwelling 46, family 54, 16 June 1880, "Harry B., 8, son, Pa/Va/Va."
11. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
12. The Johnstown "Tribune", obituary, issue of 2 April 1923.
13. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
14. 1880 PA Census: Cambria Co. Coopersdale Boro. (Series T9, roll 1110), ed 192, p. 6, line 40, dwelling 46, family 54, 16 June 1880, "William H., 6, son, Pa/Va/Va."
15. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
16. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] May 1961.
17. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
18. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] July 1954.
19. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
20. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] July 1954.
21. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] July 1994.
22. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
23. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of 28 September 1981.
24. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
25. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] December 1996.
26. 1880 PA Census: Cambria Co. Coopersdale Boro. (Series T9, roll 1110), ed 192, p. 6, line 40, dwelling 46, family 54, 16 June 1880, "Anna Drucilla, 4, dau, Pa/Va/Va."
27. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
28. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of 6 March 1963.
29. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
30. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of 6 March 1963.
31. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
32. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituaries, issues of 28 & 29 January 1954.
33. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
34. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituaries, issues of 28 & 29 January 1954.
35. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of 16 October 1957.
36. The Johnstown "Tribune", obituary, issue of 14 June 1906, [reckoned from age at death].
37. The Johnstown "Tribune", obituary, issue of 14 June 1906.
38. The Johnstown "Tribune", obituary, issue of 21 May 1906, [reckoned from age at death].
39. The Johnstown "Tribune", obituary, issue of 21 May 1906.
40. 1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Dale Borough (Series T624, roll 1323), ed 154, p. 20a, lines 18-21, dwelling 398, family 413, #916 Lemon St., 27 Apr 1910, "Robert A. VAN, Head, 29, m. 6, Pa/Va/Va, Rail Straightener: Steel Mill."
41. 1920 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown Ward 7 (Series T625, roll 1546), ed 180, p. 8a, lines 37-40, dwelling 160, family 165, #707 Horner St., 8 Jan 1920, "Robert S. VAN, Head, 39, Pa/Va/Va, laborer: Parking plant."
42. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
43. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] July 1960.
44. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
45. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] July 1960.
46. 1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Dale Borough (Series T624, roll 1323), ed 154, p. 20a, lines 18-21, dwelling 398, family 413, #916 Lemon St., 27 Apr 1910, "marr. 6 yrs."
47. The Johnstown "Tribune", obituary of Mrs. Julia A. Van.
48. 1880 PA Census: Bedford Co. South Woodbury Twp. East (Series T9, roll 1098), ed 240, p. 18, lines 31-35, dwelling 118, family 125, 9 June 1880, "Julia, 7/12, b. Jan., dau."
49. 1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown Ward 7 (Series T623, roll 1388), ed 130, p. 14a, lines 9-15, dwelling 242, family 262, #113 Hickory St., 12 June 1900, "Annie J., dau, Jan 1880, 20, single, Pa/Md/Pa."
50. 1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Dale Borough (Series T624, roll 1323), ed 154, p. 20a, lines 18-21, dwelling 398, family 413, #916 Lemon St., 27 Apr 1910, "Julia A., Wife, 30, m. 6, 2/2, Pa/Md/Pa."
51. 1920 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown Ward 7 (Series T625, roll 1546), ed 180, p. 8a, lines 37-40, dwelling 160, family 165, #707 Horner St., 8 Jan 1920, "Julia A., Wife, 39, Pa/Md/Pa."
52. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] March 1958.
53. 1900 PA Census: Cambria Co. West Taylor Twp. (Series T623, roll 1389), ed 160, p. 9, line 43:, "Frank VAN, nephew, Apr 1883, 17, single, Pa/Va/Va, R.R. laborer."
54. 1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown City, 14 Kristen St., ed 131, family 395, "Frank VAN, Head, 27, m. 5, Pa/Va/Va, Fireman: Rail Road."
55. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
56. 1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown City, 14 Kristen St., ed 131, family 395, "marr. 5 yrs."
57. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
58. 1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown City, 14 Kristen St., ed 131, family 395, "Bessie, Wife, 21, m. 5, 2/2, Pa/Pa/Pa."
59. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
60. 1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown City, 14 Kristen St., ed 131, family 395, "Ida, dau, 4."
61. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] April 1968.
62. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
63. Cambria County, PA marriage record, volume 49, p. 63.
64. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] June 1994.
65. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] December 1955.
66. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
67. The Johnstown "Tribune", issue of 1 December 1936.
68. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of 22 June 1995.
69. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
70. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] November 1962.
71. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of 31 December 1937.
72. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
73. Social Security Death Records Index.
74. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
75. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] July 1990.
76. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", issue of 22 December 1996.
77. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
78. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of 6 April 1926.
79. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
80. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] April 1996.
81. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] August 1994.
82. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
83. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] December 1941.
84. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
85. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] July 1992.
86. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] May 1973.
87. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
88. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] October 1977.
89. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
90. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] October 1977.
91. The Johnstown "Tribune", marriage announcement, issue of 24 November 1932.
92. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of 26 December 1973.
93. 1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Dale Borough (Series T624, roll 1323), ed 154, p. 20a, lines 18-21, dwelling 398, family 413, #916 Lemon St., 27 Apr 1910, "Mary E., dau, 5."
94. 1920 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown Ward 7 (Series T625, roll 1546), ed 180, p. 8a, lines 37-40, dwelling 160, family 165, #707 Horner St., 8 Jan 1920, "Mary E., dau, 15."
95. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
96. The Johnstown "Tribune", marriage announcement, issue of 15 September 1933.
97. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
98. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] June 1937.
99. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
100. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] June 1937.
101. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
102. 1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Dale Borough (Series T624, roll 1323), ed 154, p. 20a, lines 18-21, dwelling 398, family 413, #916 Lemon St., 27 Apr 1910, "Clarence C., son, 3."
103. 1920 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown Ward 7 (Series T625, roll 1546), ed 180, p. 8a, lines 37-40, dwelling 160, family 165, #707 Horner St., 8 Jan 1920, "Clarence C., son, 13."
104. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
105. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] November 1995.
106. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
107. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] November 1995.
108. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Colbert MS.
109. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of [ ] November 1995, [mentioned as deceased in her father's obituary].
110. 1910 PA Census: Cambria Co. Johnstown City, 14 Kristen St., ed 131, family 395, "Harry, son, 2."
111. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
112. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of 10 September 1984.
113. "Patricia L. Knudson, 1310 Scott Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902, <Knudsonrnp@aol.com>," Van MS.
114. The Johnstown "Tribune-Democrat", obituary, issue of 10 September 1984.


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