Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
Obituary: "Matthew Growden. Mr. Matthew Growden, a prominent resident of White township died on Thursday afternoon [28 July 1904] of injuries resulting from a fall sustained two weeks ago. Mr. Growden had been working in the hay field on July 26 and was thrown from the hay wagon while it was hauled to the barn. The internal injuries received that day were followed by complications and pneumonia which caused his death. The deceased was aged 72 years, and his death was expected owing to his advanced age and the nature of the injuries. His wife and the following children survive him: Thomas, Collins and William Growden, Mrs. Susan Hubert, Mrs. Ella Humm and Miss Martha Growden. The funeral services were held on Saturday morning and interment was made in Greenwood."
(A pencilled-in note next to the name Mrs. Susan Hubert reads "Should be Sarah Uber" and the clipping is marked "8-4-04")
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
Obituary: "MRS. ABBA A. GROWDEN. Infirmities of age caused the death of Mrs. Abba A. Growden, aged 79 years, widow of Matthew Growden, at her home in White township, on Friday, October 30, 1914. The remains were brought to Greenwood cemetery, Indiana, for interment, Tuesday afternoon."
Clipping is marked "11/4/14"
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
WILLIAM B. GROWDEN of 117 North Second street, Indiana, passed away Monday, November 27th at his late home. [here is an inserted pencil marking "1950"]
Born March 7, 1873 in White Township, Indiana County, a son of Matthew and Abbie Ann Johnson Growden, he spent all his life in White Township, coming to Indiana four years ago.
He is survived by a sister, Miss Martha M. Growden, Indiana, Pa.
Friends will be received at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoover, 109 North Second street, Indiana, after 2:00 P.M. today where services will be conducted Thursday, November 30th at 1:30 P.M. Rev. I.L. Peterson will officiate.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
[a second clipping was also found:]
WILLIAM B. GROWDEN, 77, of 117 North Second street, Indiana, passed away at his late home Nov. 27. A retired White Township farmer, he had lived the past four years at his present address.
Friends are being received at the John C. Hoover home at 109 North Second street, where services will be conducted November 30 at 1:30 P.M., the Rev. I.L. Peterson in charge. Interment will be made in Greenwood Cemetery, Robinson's are in charge of arrangements.
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
MISS MARTHA M. GROWDEN of 117 N. Second Street, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 1963, at her late residence.
Born July 24, 1879, in White Twp., Indiana Co., she was a daughter of the late Matthew and Abbie Ann Johnson Growden and was a life long resident of White Twp., and Indiana. Miss Growden was a member of the E.U.B. Church of Indiana.
Surviving her are 3 nieces and a nephew.
Friends will be received after 2:00 p.m. today (Thursday) at Robinson-Lytle's, Indiana, where services will be conducted Friday, August 23, at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Martin L. Kaufman, her pastor, will officiate and interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
Mrs. Florence Growden
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in the Streams Funeral Home, followed by interment in Greenwood cemetery for Mrs. Florence Growden, aged 65, widow of Thomas Growden, who died Friday in her home in White township.
She held membership with the Evangelical Church of town, and her pastor, Rev. H.L. Loveless, will officiate the services. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. Kenneth Adams, Home, R.D. 2, and Genevieve, of Deland, Fla.
[indistinct pencil marking appears to read "1-13-1944"]
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
Obituary: "Mrs. Elizabeth Carney. Mrs. Elizabeth Carney died of dropsy at the home of her son-in-law, J.F. Williams, in White township, on Saturday morning [10 Aug 1902] at 2 o'clock. The deceased was aged about 70 years. She leaves two sons and a daughter: James A. and John, both of Indiana, and Mrs. Jennie Williams, of White township. The funeral was held on Sunday."
The Clipping is marked "8-16-02"
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
JOHN FRANKLIN CARNEY, son of the late James A., and Mary (Isenberg) Carney, passed away Thursday afternoon at 12:45 in the Indiana Hospital. [here a handwritten note "Feb. 15 1945"]
The deceased was born February 23rd, 1883, in Indiana County. He lived most of his life in Indiana and was a member of the Evangelical Church.
He is survived by one brother, Staff Sergeant, Warren L. Carney, now in Honolulu; three [actually, seven are mentioned-ed.] sisters; Mrs. Ann Long, Philadelphia; Mrs. Jane Eddy, Van Meter; Mrs. Laura Lydick, Mrs. Mary Fields and Mrs. Rose Palmer, all of Indiana; Mrs. Gertrude Phillips, Vandergrift and Mrs. Emma Hagens of Mars.
Friends will be received at the Leydic Funeral Home after 2:00 o'clock this afternoon, Friday. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Reverend I.D. Swinehart, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
PETER JOHNSTON.
Peter Johnston, aged 86 years, died at the home of his son, Harry, of Homer City, Monday evening of last week, of complications incident to advanced age. He was a civil war veteran. Previous to coming to Homer City, to make his home with his son, Mr. Johnston had resided in Center county, where he had conducted a farm. The following children survive the deceased: Alonzo Johnston, of Diamondville; John Johnston, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Elizabeth Bracken, of Mahaffey; H.B. Johnston, A.M. Johnston and Alex. Johnston, and Mrs. Frank Graham, all of Homer City. The remains were taken to Center county for interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
[handwritten date "Apr 9 - 1917"
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
Mrs. Caroline Johnston.
Mrs. Caroline Johnston, wife of Peter Johnston, and well known to many of the GAZETTE readers, died at her home at Pine Grove Mills, Center county, Pa., on Nov. 16, of cancer of the stomach, aged 63 years and 8 months. She is survived by her husband and seven children, two daughters and five sons. Interment was made in the grave yard of the U.P. church at her late home. Mrs. Johnston had been a patient sufferer for the past six months. The family formerly lived on the old homestead three miles south of town on the Blairsville road.
[handwritten date "1898"]
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Indiana, PA "Evening Gazette" issue of Thursday, 24 February 1921, p. 1:
[abstract]
John T. Carney passes away
John T. Carney, aged 61 years, well-known resident of Indiana for man years passed away at his home on East Walnut Street, Tues. 22 Feb. shortly after the noon hour. Son of John & Elizabeth Johnston Carney. Born and reared in Dixonville. Member of M.E. Church. Survivors: Widow Mary Gaston Carney, sons James and Clarence of Indiana, daughter Sarah Stewart of Pittsburgh. Brother James and sister Mrs. Jennie Williams. Interment: Oakland Cemetery.
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, PA, Registration of Births, Book No. 1, p. 27, #110:
Carney, William T.; son of James Carney (laborer) & Miriam, born Cherryhill Twp.; 8 Sep 1894
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, PA, Registration of Births, Book No. 2, p. 35, #19:
Carney, Lydia; dau of James Carney (laborer) & Miriam E., born White Alley, 2nd Ward, Indiana, Pa.,
9 April 1899
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, PA, Registration of Births, Book No. 2, p. 39, #180:
Carney, Howard F., son of James Carney (laborer) & Miriam, born White Alley, 2nd Ward, Indiana, Pa.,
14 May 1901
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, PA, Registration of Births, Book No. 2, p. 41, #225:
[duplicate entry? or twin brother?]
Carney, John Howard, son of James A. Carney (laborer) & Miriam, born Alley, 2nd Ward, Indiana, Pa.,
15 May 1901
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, PA, Registration of Births, Book No. 2, p. 48, #495:
Carney, Emma Louise, dau of James A. Carney (laborer) & Miriam, born 282 Water St., Indiana, Pa.,
3 April 1905
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, PA, Registration of Deaths, Book No. 1, p. 53, #36:
Carney, John Howard, male, 2 y, 11 mo, 18 days, son of James & Miriam Carney, born Indiana, Pa., died 2 April 1904, Whites Alley, Interred Greenwood
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, Pa., Marriage License Docket, Vol. 13, page 583, License No. 1439
Wood PALMER, age 21, of Indiana, Pa., Laborer, s/o Archie & Ella Palmer, to
Annie CARNEY, age 18, of Indiana, Pa., Domestic, d/o James & Miriam Carney
[no marriage date recorded]
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, Pa., Marriage License Docket, Vol. 14, page 581, License No. 2033
Birt S. LYDICK, age 24, of Indiana, Pa., Painter, s/o James S. & Elizabeth M. Lydick, to
Laura CARNEY, age 18, of Indiana, Pa., Housekeeping, d/o James A. & My Carney
[no marriage date recorded, but application applied for 5 September 1906]
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, Pa., Marriage License Docket, Vol. 15, page 276, License No. 2328
Benjamin W. EDDY, 42, res. Penn Runn, Laborer, s/o Thomas & Elizabeth Eddy, to
Jennie CARNEY, 20, res. Indiana, Pa., Housekeeper, d/o James & Miriam Carney
married 5 April 1907, at residence of J.S. Amond, Justice of the Peace
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, Pa., Marriage License Docket, Vol. 10, page 312, License No. 1589
John H. HESS, 28, res. Indiana, Teamster, s/o Christopher & Maria E. Hess, to
Lizzie I. [?] CARNEY, 18, res. Indiana, d/o James A. & Miriam Carney
married 6 June 1900 at the residence of James Carney, by Rev. J.R. Baird
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Indiana County Courthouse, Indiana, Pa., Marriage License Docket, Vol. 28, page 287, License No. 2886
David S. HAGENS, 26, b. Homer City, Pa., res. Indiana, Pa., Blacksmith
s/o James Hagens (b. Gettysburg, Pa., res. Homer City, Pa., farmer) and
Emma Cain (b. Butler, Pa., deceased)
Emma Louise CARNEY, 15, b. Indiana, Pa., res. Indiana, Pa., at home
d/o James A. Carney (b. & res. Indiana, Pa., Teamster) and
Misiam Isenberg (b. Indiana, Pa., deceased)
married 12 March 1921 at Indiana, Pa., by H.K. Smith, J.P.
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Article found in the obituary clippings collection at the Indiana County, PA Historical & Genealogical Society:
WILLIAM R. WILLIAMS, 87, of 353 S. 3rd St., Indiana, died Thursday, March 25, 1982, at the Indiana Hospital.
A son of John F. and Jennie Carney Williams, he was born June 20, 1894 in White Twp., Indiana County.
Mr. Williams was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Indiana; a life member of VFW Post 1989 of Indiana and World War I Barracks 1273 of Pennsylvania.
He had lived all his life in Indiana County with the exception of five years in Jefferson County. A graduate of Indiana State Teachers College now IUP, he taught in Jefferson County and Indiana County schools. He was an agent for the Nationwide Insurance Company, retiring in 1961. Mr. Williams had traveled in the southwest and had a "rock shop" and "rock jewelry" for several years. A veteran of World War I, he had served in the U.S. Army.
Surviving are his wife, Cora Dunmire Williams; a daughter, Sarah Jane Williams, at home; a brother, Howard B. Williams, Indiana; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Friday) at Robinson-Lytle's, Indiana, where services will be held Saturday, March 27, at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Ferd B. Park, D.D. will officiate. Interment will be in Harmony Grove Cemetery.
Military services will be conducted at graveside by members of the VFW Post 1989 of Indiana.
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Funeral Home Service Notice, photocopy provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
Services for Alexander Young Johnston
Born July 4, 1856 Indiana County, Pa.
Died February 23, 1940 White Township, Indiana County, Pa.
Services held at: Robinson Funeral Home, Monday, February 26, 1940 -- 1:30 P.M.
Clergyman: The Rev. Ferman A. Kearney
Interment: Greenwood Cemetery
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
PETER A. BRACKEN, 63 West Elm Street, Homer City, passed away at his home yesterday, Sept. 5, at 2:30 P.M.
Born in Indiana County, May 3, 1880, he was the son of Lorenza and Anna (Johnston) Bracken.
Surviving are his wife, the former Barbara Witherite, and these children: Robert D. Bracken, of Twisp, Wash.; Bruce Barrett, of Windber; Mina, wife of William Ferguson, Akron, O.; Barney Barrett, Jacksonville, Fla., and William Barrett, Lebanon, Ind.
Also the following children[should read "siblings"-ed.]: Mrs. Eddie McDermott, of Commodore; Mrs. Marta Nicodemus, Rochester, N.Y.; Meredith Bracken, Mahaffey, and William Bracken, Cherry Tree.
Friends will be received at the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, after 7:00 P.M. today, Sept. 6, where services will be conducted by the Rev. B.B. Conners on Friday, September 8, at 2:00 P.M.
Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
[Note: there was no year mentioned on the clipping.]
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
MRS. BARBARA E. BARRETT BRACKEN, 86, of Akron, Ohio formerly of Homer City, died Monday, Jan. 9, 1967 at Akron.
Born Aug. 22, 1880 in Kerrmoor, Pa., she was a daughter of Barney and Elmira Rubs Witherite.
Survivors include the following children: Mrs. Edith Martin, Akron, Ohio; Barney C. Barrett, Akron, Ohio; William M. Barrett, Lebanon, Ind.; Darryl Bracken, an adopted son, Spokane, Wash.; 18 grandchildren.
Friends will be received after 7 p.m. this evening at the Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Merle Weimer, officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
MRS. MARTHA JANE NICODEMUS, 81, of 33 Warner Road, Marion, N.Y., died Saturday, March 4, 1967 at Mt. Morris Tuberculosis Hospital, Mt. Morris, N.Y.
A daughter of Lorenzo and Anna Johnson Bracken she was born April 18, 1885 in Sayre, Pa.
Mrs. Nicodemus was preceded in death by her husband Ira Clyde Nicodemus June 15, 1929.
She had been a resident of Diamondville from 1935 to 1947 prior to moving to Marion, N.Y. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include 11 children: Paul F., Carl M., Quay L., Mrs. Arthur (Ethel) Meisch, Mrs. Neil (Edna Joy) Botticelli, Clyde W., Mrs. Dona Zapf, and Noble E., all of Rochester, N.Y.; Mrs. Merrill (Ruby) Kramp, Hampton, Va.; Mrs. John (Etta) Battzzo and Dell E. both of Marion, N.Yl; two brothers: Meredith and William Bracken, both of Mahaffey R.D. 1; 38 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-10 p.m. both today and Tuesday at the Rairigh Funeral Home, Hillsdale, where services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. Rex Brickell will officiate and interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
HENRIETTA McDER[M]OTT passed away Sunday, April 29, [1956 - handwritten date in margin], at 12:25 p.m. in her home, Commodore RD 1.
She was born November 17, 1893, in Huntingdon County, a daughter of Lorenzo and Anna Johnston Bracken.
Surviving her are these sons and daughters: Ray of Washington, D.C.; Thomas of Commodore, RD 1; Paul of Rockville, Md.; Mrs. Alberta Bash, Commodore, RD 1; Mrs. Genevieve Weiss, Mrs. Ruby Stockner, Mrs. Betty Wissinger and Miss Patricia Barr, all of Greenville, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Martha Nicodemus, Rochester, N.Y.; three brothers, Jack Kerr, Clymer RD; Meredith Bracken, Mahaffey; William Bracken, Clymer, RD; ten grandchildren.
Mrs. McDermott's husband, Leonard, preceded her in death two years ago.
Friends will be received at the Bence Funeral Home, Clymer, after 7 p.m. today and until 2 p.m. Wednesday, when services will be held by the Rev. Richard J. Barriss. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana.
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
Orlonzo P. Johnston.
Funeral services were conducted in the Union church at Diamondville on Wednesday, followed by interment in the Greenwood cemetery, Indiana, for Orlonzo P. Johnston, aged 69 years, nine months and 21 days, who died June 30 at his home in Diamondville. The services were in charge of Rev. C.A. Hines, of Los Angeles, Cali., a former resident of Diamondville. The deceased, resided for a number of years at Homer City before locating in Diamondville. He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Emma Sickenburger Johnston, and these children: Charles A., of Homer City; Lemuel C., of Diamondville; Mrs. Mary Caroline Frank, of Charter Oak, and William B. Johnston, of Derry; also a sister and these brothers: Mrs. Nettie Gerhard and Harry Johnston and Alex Johnston, of Homer City; John T. Johnston, of Bellvue, and Albert Johnston, of Derry. He also leaves 22 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Obituary provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
Mrs. Anna M. Johnston. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday afternoon in the Homer City M.E. church by the pastor, Rev. Ling, followed by interment in the Greenwood cemetery, of town, for Mrs. Anna M. Johnston, a well-known resident of Diamondville, who died on Friday at the home of her son, Charles Johnston of Homer City. Her death was due to pneumonia, having been stricken with the malady while visiting at the home of her son. The deceased, whose maiden name was Miss Anna M. Sickenberger, was aged almost 76 years, and was the widow of Lon P. Johnston, who died about a year ago at Diamondville. Mrs. Johnson, who was a daughter of the late Michael Sickenberger, had been a resident of Diamondville for many years. She leaves these children: Charles Johnston, of Homer City; Claude L. Johnston, of Diamondville; Mrs. Maude Frank, of Charter Oak, and William B. Johnston, of Dixonville; also 22 grandchildren and three great grandchildren and these sisters: Mrs. Margaret Laudermilch, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Lottie Hill, of Windber, and Mrs. Clara Gibson, of Diamondville.
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Obituary, provided by Charles A. Johnston, 7293 Jake St., Willards, MD 21874, 14 February 1994:
FRANK W. GRAHAM, 92, a former resident of 62 West Elm St., Homer City, died Sunday, October 16, 1966 at Adrian Hospital, Punxsutawney. He had been a patient at Hedrick Convalescent Home at Punxsutawney for a number of years.
Prior to his retirement in 1947 he had been employed as a car inspector for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and was a member of Homer City United Presbyterian Church; a life member of the Homer City Fire Department and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen of America.