The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-04-10
RECENT DEATHS.
VAN WYCK.

WAS ldk6n SICK, anu low ubyS DelOro MS
death cerebro.spinal meningitis deve
oped, and death came peacefully at the
time stated. The deceased was the eldest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. VanWyck and
was born Nov. 2l, 1889. On reaching
early manhood he entered the oil fields
and worked on various leases as tool
dresser. Lately be had been employed
by Myrl Fogle. He is survived by his
mother, Mrs. Martha Van Wyck, and two
brothers, Lyle and Howard, both of
whom live at home. His father died
number of years ago. Funeral services,
conducted by Rev. Victor Bucher of the
Presbyterian church of Pleasantville,
werd belle at his late home on Friday,
followed by interment in the cemetery at
Neilltown.
SIBBLE.
Elizabeth Dorcas Wolfe, wife OF Ernest
Sibble, and daughter of Philip and Bar
bara Wolfe, was born in Washington
township, Clarion county. Pa, Dec. 10,
1857, and died at her home on German
Hill, Tionesta township, April 4, 1912.
Sept. 25, 1888, she was united in marriage
with Ernest Sibble, aud to this union one
son, Howard, was born who survives her,
together with the husband and the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: John and
Andrew Wolfe of Tionesta twp, David
Wolfe of Washington twp, Mrs. Marga-
ret Hepler, Mrs. Mary Stroup and Mrs.
Sarah Glassner, OF Tionesta.
Several years ago Mrs Sibble united
with the NJ. E. church of Tionesta, from
which time forward she had lived con-
sistent Christian. She was devoted,
loving wife, a kind and indulgeDt mother,
and 3 neighbor and friend whom every
body esteemed and respected highly.
Her illness dated from about two years
back, being a sufferer from rheumatism
which she patiently bore.
Funeral services were held at her late
home, Rev. W. s. Burton, her pastor,
officiating, assisted by Rev. q. A. Garrett,
Saturday afternoon, followed by inter-
ment in the Zuendel cemetery.
THOMPSON.
Mrs. Phoebe Thompson, wife of Charles
G. Thompson, died Saturday afternoon,
April 6, 1912, at her home at Endeavor,
Pa, after an illness extending over a
period of year. Mrs. Thompson, whose
maiden name was Phoebe Wagner, was
a native of Clarion county and was aged
about 81 years. Mrs. Thompson and
family had been residents of Forest
county for many years, being located
successfully at Clough's Mills, Buck
Mills and Nebraska, and two years ago
came from Iigonier, Pa, to Endesvor.
She was faithful member of the Meth
odist Episcopal church and was always
found associated with every good work
for the moral uplift of the community In
which she resided. A loving wife and
mother, a kind neighbor, she will be
greatly missed 10 the home and CON-
munity from which she has been called
Besides her husband she is survived by
four sons and one daughter, as follows
Nelson, of Turtle Creek, Pa; Lorry, oi
West Virginia; Leroy and Lee Thomp-
son, at home, and Mrs, Smith Beatty, Of
Ligonier, Pa. Short funeral services
we're held at the home Monday morning
at nine O'Clock, conducted by Revs. W
W. Dale and j. F. Scherer. A large at
tendance of friends and many gifts o.
beautiful flowers testified to the esteem
10 which the deceased was held The re-
mains were taken to her former home a
Shippenville, Clarion county, for inter
ment, where further service was con
Quoted Tuesday morning by Rev. Dale.
wERTz.
Matthias Wertz, one of the old and mos
respected residents of this community
died at his home in Tionests, at OIL
o'clock Saturday night, April 6, 1912, a
the age of rs years, months aud days
lie had been in poor health for more thar
two years, his ailment appearing to be
general break down, but bore his sick
ness patiently. He had been confined t
the bouse since last November but wa
able to be about until four days before h
passed away. Mr.. Wertz was born il
Lehigh county, Pa, Nov. 80, 1885, hi
parents being John and Anna (Goumer
Wertz. When he was about one yea
old his parents moved from Lehigh coun
ty to Mercer county. He was united il
marriage, July "a, 1861, to Miss Lydi
Krichbaum. He moved with his famil!
from Mercer county to Forest county
twenty-nipe years ago, locating on farm
in Green township, and nine years ag
moved to Tionests. During his long res
idence in this county he was alway
found to be an industrious, upright citi
zen, one who made and held man!
friends. He was member OF the Metho
dist Episcopal church. Besides his wifi
he is survived by two daughters and thre
sons, as follows: Mrs. Emma Everett, G
Tionesta; Charles Wertz, of Tionest
township; William and Harry Wertz, c
Tionesta, and Miss Alice Wertz, at home
Eleven grandchildren also survive him
as well as three brothers and two sisters
as follows; Henry Wertz, of Conneau
Lake, Crawford county; William Vert
of Mercer county; Mrs. Julia Buck, {
Tarentum, Pa; Miss Sarah Wertz, {
Greenville, Pa, and r. e. Wertz, of Pitts
burgh, Pa. The funeral was held at tn
home Tuesday afternoon at two O'Clock
the services being conducted by Rev. "
S. Burton, assisted by Rev. g. A. GaI
rett. Interment in Mt. Collins cemetery
GILBERT.