The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-12-07
USEFUL LIFE ENDED
MRS. CLARA DEAN DIED WEDNES-
DAY OF LAST WEEK.

Had Been III Several Months. s.-Funeral
in Reynoldsville Baptist Church Sat
urday was Largely Attended.-Inter-
ment in Reynoldsville Cemetery.
Mrs. Clara Dean, wife of Rev. J. Il.
Dean, died at their beautiful country
home on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1904, at
1900 o'clock noon after a lingering
Illness of several months She was the
daughter uf Jonothan and Sarah Fur.
man, deceased. She was born near
Strattonyille. Clarion county, Pa, May
lst, 1890. Early in life she made a
profession Of religion and was baptized
at the age of l6 years in Pine Creek, by
Rev. Thomas f. Thomas. She united
with the Zion, now Reidsburg, Baptist
church, and lived consistent and
devoted christian life until her death.
She was woman OF faith, prayer and
works She was married Aug. l6,
1854, at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Permelia Carnahan. near New Lebanon,
Mercer county, Pa, TO the Rev. J. Il.
Dean, Of Lawrence county, Pa. She
was In full sympathy with her husband
in bis pastoral and ministerial labor
and was II help mate In the broadest
sense OF the term. To this union Of
heart and hand were born nine children,
two OF whom, viz, Onas Vitellus and
Carrie Anna, preceded her into the
Spirit World The surviving children
are n. +. Dean, Rathmel; Miss Lizzie,
at home Mrs. Permelia Adel Will
liams, Ridgway Mrs. Ida +: Mckee,
Rathmel ; Charles T. Dean, New Ken
sington Mrs Clara A. Perry, Wash
ington, ID. c.: Mrs. M. Myrta Rea,
Rathmel.
Sister Dean, with her husband, lived
to see all their children unite with the
Baptist church. She, for several years,
did not enjoy the best Of health yet she
| attended divine service whenever her
health would permit. Only few weeks
prior to her death she was found In the
house OF the Lord where she worshipped
with the people for the last time on
| earth. She was always anxious that
her family should attend divine services
every Sabbath Her death was the
death of the righteous. She peacefully
| passed away In the arms Of her husband
who was almost constantly at her side
| ministering to her comforts. She died
| without struggle. The night before
| her death she sang for the last time,
"Will any one then at the beautiful
gate be watching and waiting for me-"
This was one OF her favorite hymns and
was the last hymn sang at her funeral
Less than an hour before death she
| said to her husband, "They are watch
| ing for me, | have two children there"
just few minutes before death closed
| her eyes her daughter, Miss Lizzie, who
was devoted to her mother and was
quick to perceive her needs, prepared
dinner for her and took 1t to her bed
side, but she could not eat as death was
at hand and she peacefully fell asleep.
Brother and Sister Dean we're highly
| favored of the Lord. BY economy and
thrift they were the owners of fine
| farm and beautiful home, and on the
| 10th day OF last August were permitted
| to celebrate their golden wedding. The
tie that bound them in holy wedlock
more than fifty years ago is now broken,
but their separation cannot be long.
Sister Dean was a woman OF sterling
worth and OF an unblemished character
She was charitable, hospitable and
kind. She combined these qualities
which endeared her to all who had the
| pleasure of her acquaintance. She was
highly esteemed. She was model
wife and mother and will be missed in
her home and among her friends.
Funeral services were held in the
Reynoldsville Baptist church, of which
she had been a member for more than
| quarter OF century, on December 3,
at 200 p. M, conducted by her pastor,
Rev. DR.. A. j. Meek, assisted by Rev.
]. Booth, OF Reynoldsville, Rev. Chas.
II. Fitzwiiliams, of Punxsutawney, Rev.
A. d., Mckay, pastor of Presbyterian
church Reynoldsville, Rev. j. w. Craw-
ford, OF Sykesville, Rev. DR.. j. A.
Parsons, pastor of the M. f. church, OF
Reynoldsville, Rev. j. G. McEntirc,
Reynoldsville, and Rev. l. S. Hankins,
OF Dubois. Rev. McEntire has been an
acquaintance OF Rev. Dean and wife for
more than fifty years and spoke feeling
ly OF their friendship. Her pastor
preached a short sermon from Luke
20: 80, They are equal unto the
Angels With sadness her remains
were conveyed to the Reynoldsville
cemetery where they were laid to rest.
All their children were present at the
funeral except Mrs. Williams, who for
some years has been confined to her
home.
Brother Dean and his family have the
sincere sympathy Of their numerous
friends. Her chair is vacant. She has
gone to her happy home where she In
turn will he watching and waiting for
the home coming of her loved ones.
"There remaineth, therefore, a rest for
the people OF God" She has entered
into that rest Her tolls and cares are
over. She will ever live in the hearts
of the dear ones from whom she is
separated for but short season.
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