The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-07-18
MRS. D. B. STAUFFER
PASSES AWAY.
DIED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
AFTER LONG SUFFERING.
Deceased had Resided in West Reynolds
vile for Many Years and was held in
High Esteem by All.

Again and again it is our duty to note
the passing of some one that has been
summoned "to join the innumerable
caravan that moves to the silent
halls OF death. In this case we are
called upon to chronicle the death OF
an estimable lady whom we have known
for many years, Mrs. David B. Stauffer,
of West Reynoldsville, who departed
this life at AS p m. Wednesday, July
II, 1905, after an illness of eighteen
months. Progressive pernicious an@mia
was cause of her long illness, suffering
and finally ending of her earthly career.
Everything possible was done to restore
her health, but without success. She
was treated by home physicians, was
under the care of specialist in Pitts
burg several weeks, and spent three
weeks at Cambridge Springs, but the
disease continued to sap her vitality
until at last the spirit took its flight
from the weary, pain-racked body.
For several weeks before transition
Mrs. Stauffer suffered intense pain.
The valley of the shadow of death !"
had no terrors for her, she was ready to
depart this life. She had implicit
faith and trust in the SAVIOR whom she
worshipped for a half century, and she
assured her loved ones that it was "well
with her SOUL" that she was going
to the LAID of eternal peace and joy.
On Thursday, July 5, Mrs. Stauffer had
a sinking spell and it was thought
mother was slipping out of the family
circle, but she rallied some, although
from that time on it was evident that
the death messenger was lowering
round and that at most any moment she
was likely to close her eyes in the. last
long sleep. Some hours before death
Mrs. Stauffer kissed all her family good
bye and said she would meet them in
heaven.
Mrs. Martha Virginia Stauffer was
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Harvey. She was born in Philadelphia
April 8, 1S41, and was 65 years,
months and days old at time of death.
June 10, 1869, was married to David B.
Stauffer in Pittsburg. They moved
from Smicksburg, Pa, to Reynoldsville
in April, 1873, and made this their
abiding place ever after. Unto Mr.. and
Mrs. Stauffer were born five sons and
three daughters, three Of whom died a
number of years ago. The surviving
members of the family are Father
Stauffer, Miss Hannah, Will B.. Fred
H., B. Frank, S. Walter.
While in her teens deceased Joined
the Church of God and after marriage
transferred her membership to the M.
E. church at Smicksburg and was a
faithful and consistent member of the
NJ. E. church until called to the eternal
city. She was member of the Mis-
sionary Society, member of the Help
ing Hand society and member of the
Women's Relief Corps.
Friday noon the body was taken to
the M. E. church, the casket opened
and from 200 to 200 any person de-
string so to do had the privilege OF
viewing the body. At 200 p. M, hour
of funeral service, the casket was closed
and was not opened again. Rev. DR..
j. A. Parson conducted the service.
There was a large congregation present.
After service in the church the body
was taken to the Syphrit cemetery in
Paradise and inferred beside the child
rem who had preceded the mother to
the heavenly land.
The floral tributes were lavish and
beautiful.
] Mrs. Stauffer was a highly esteemed