(Mother of Leslie Pflugh Sr.’s wife, Helen Kimmich)

Last Rites For Mrs. Mary Kimmich
ELLWOOD CITY, May 24.–Funeral rites for Mrs. Mary Haux Kimmich, whose death occurred on Sunday morning in the New Brighton hospital following a lingering illness, were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 from the late home in North Sewickley township. Rev. R.E. Bell, pastor of the North Sewickley Presbyterian church of which she was a member, and Rev. W.E. Minteor of the local U.P. church conducted the services. She was a highly respected resident of North Sewickley township and the large attendance of bereaved relatives and friends at the services testified to the esteem in which she was held. A trio composed of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Douglass and Mrs. Clem/Olem? Hays sang two beautiful selections. She leaves to mourn her loss the following sons and daughters John Fred, Albert and Harry, Mrs. Helen Pflugh and Mrs. Mary Pander, all of this vicinity. Interment was made in the North Sewickley cemetery with W.A. Boots, Wright Boots, Amos Pflugh, Daniel Yahn, O.K. Nye and Hart Boots as pallbearers.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1933 May 24

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(Brother of Helen Kimmich)

Charles Kimmich Dies Of Pneumonia
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa., Feb. 27.–Charles Kimmich aged 31, died Friday evening at 10 o’clock at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kimmich of North Sewickley after an illness of about a week of pneumonia. Mr. Kimmich was in the dairy business and was well known here. Besides his parents he leaves the following brothers and sisters: John J. Kimmich of this city, Fred Jr., Albert and Harry Kimmich, Mrs. Pflugh of Willow Grove and Miss Mary Kimmich at home. He was a member of the Presbyterian church of North Sewickley. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o’click from the late residence with Rev. Howearth of the North Sewickley Presbyterian church in charge. Burial was made in the North Sewickley cemetery.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1922 February 27
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(Wife of John Jackson Kimmich, who was a brother of Helen Kimmich)

Mrs. Kimmich dies
ELLWOOD CITY–Mrs. John J. Kimmich, 70, of 815 Harmony-Fisher Ave., the former Evelyn Stanton, died at 6 p.m. yesterday in Ellwood City General Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Pittsburgh May 21, 1898, to the late Thomas and Ida Elizabeth Harriger Stanton. She was married to John J. Kimmich and had lived in the Ellwood Ctiy area all her life. Mrs. Kimmich was a member of Riverview Free Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Dorothy) Miller and Mrs. Zenaide McKinney, both of Ellwood City; a son, William of Alto Loma, Calif; and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Harry N. Porter Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave., from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. A service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home by Rev. Lloyd Boots of Riverview Free Methodist Church. Interment will be in North Sewickley Cemetery.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1968 September 17
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(Father of Evelyn Stanton)

Thomas J. Stanton Dies On Friday
ELLWOOD CITY, May 29.–Thomas J. Stanton, age 78, husband of the late Ida M. Stanton died of pneumonia at 9:17 p.m. Friday in the Ellwood Hospital. His wife preceded him in death two months ago. Since that time he has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. John Kimmich of 631 Crescent avenue. A short service will be held at the home at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning. Following that service for the convenience of many relatives and friends in Pittsburgh he will be taken to the Bein Hauer funeral home 2630 W. Liberty avenue Dormont. A service will be held there at 3 o’clock E.D.S time, preceding the burial in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Kimmich, and three grandchildren survive..

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1937 May 29
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(Funeral mentioned is for Evelyn Stanton’s Mother)

ATTENDED FUNERAL
ELLWOOD CITY, April 1–Mrs. L.N. Pflugh and Harry Kimmich, of North Sewickley, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, of Fountain avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. John Kimmich and children, of Crescent avenue, attended the funeral services held last evening at 8 o’clock for Mrs. Ida Stanton, mother of Mrs. John Kimmich, at the home at Brookline, Pittsburgh. Besides Mrs. Kimmich and her children, Mrs. Stanton is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Stanton.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1937 April 1
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(Brother of Helen Kimmich)

Fred Kimmich Succumbs Friday
ELLWOOD CITY–Fred Kimmich, ??, Beaver Falls RD2, North Sewickley Twp. died in the Ellwood City General Hospital at ??:?? a.m. yesterday after a two year illness. Born in Franklin Twp., Beaver County, Nov 11, 1897, he was a son of the late Fred and Mary Houz Kimmich. He lived? in Meadville until July 19?? when he returned here after becoming ill. Prior to his illness, he worked for the American Vi-?ase? Corp. in Meadville. He is survived by three brothers and two sisters, John Kimmich, ?????, Albert and Harry Kimmich, Beaver Falls, Mrs. Leslie Helen Pflugh, Ellwood City RD2 and Mrs. Mary Pander, Wurtemburg. Last ??? in a local funeral home are set for 1 p.m. Monday. Rev. Lloyd ????, pastor of ?????? Free Methodist Church is ??????…….interment North Sewickley Cemetery.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1960 January 16
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(Sister of Helen Kimmich)

Kimmick-Pander Wedding Saturday
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa., July 10–A wedding of interest occurred Saturday morning when Miss Mary Kimmich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kimmich of North Sewickley township, became the bride of Everett Pander, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Pander, of near Wurtemburg. The wedding ceremony was performed by Justice J.T. Mecklem, of Franklin township, in the presence of the immediate friends of the contracting parties. At the conclusion of the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Pander left for Detroit, Michigan, where they will make their home.

**It appears Mary and Everett were divorced. I found a death notice for another Mrs. Everett Pander that lists step-sons Earl and Milton. Then  I found another wife’s death notice, so evidently, Mr. Pander was married several times. Her being divorced would explain why she is listed as Mrs. Mary Pander, instead of Mrs. Everett Pander in family obituaries.
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(Brother of Helen Kimmich)

Harry Kimmich
ELLWOOD CITY–Harry Kimmich, 66, of Beaver Falls RD2, North Sewickley Township, died at 4:10 a.m. today in Ellwood City General Hospital after an illness of one and a half years. He was born in North Sewickley Township on June 11, 1906, to the late Fred and Mary Houx Kimmich. He is survived by a brother, John J., of Ellwood City and two sisters, Mrs. Leslie (Helen) Pflugh of Ellwood City RD2 and Mrs. Mary Kimmich Pander of Wurtemburg. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Fred Jr. in 1960, Charles in 1921 and Albert in 1971. Friends will be received at the Kenneth C. Turner Funeral Home, 500 Sixth St. from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. The service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home conducted by the Rev. Lloyd D. Boots of Riverview Free Methodist Church. Burial will be in North Sewickley Cemetery.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1973 April 24

(Daughter of Charles Allison Hineman and  Maud Wilma Grove)

Former Resident Claimed By Death
ELLWOOD CITY. Sept. 28–Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Mary Hineman Pflugh Hingle, aged 40 years, at her home near Beaver on Saturday. Mrs. Hinkle was a resident of North Sewickley township for many years and has relatives and friends in this vicinity. She is survived by her husband, LeRoy Hinkle, the following children: Mrs. Arthur Pflugh, LeMoyne, Charles, Luella, Robert, Naomi, George and infant son; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hineman; three sisters, Mrs. John Ohlmiller, Mrs. Katherine Zinkham, and Mrs. Ralph Pflugh and two brothers, George and William Hineman. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from the Anderson funeral home at Beaver with interment in teh Oak cemetery at Industry.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1936 September 28
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(Son of Mary Hineman and LeRoy Hinkle)

PULASKI TOWNSHIP – Oscar L. “Sonny” Hinkle, 68, of Pulaski Township, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004, in his home following a brief illness.

Born Aug. 1, 1935, in Industry, he was a son of the late Lee and Mary (Hineman) Hinkle. After his mother died, at the age of one Sonny was raised by his aunt and uncle, the late John and May Flinner in Pulaski Township, whom he always considered his parents. He had worked for many years for the former St. Joseph Lead Co., Potter Township, and Mansell Trucking, Industry. He was a member of the B.P.O.E. 238 Rochester.

Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Mary Ellen (Maloney) Hinkle; two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Kathy Hinkle, Stafford, Texas, and Chris and Carri Hinkle, Midland; a daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Jay Ostrow, Langhorne, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Kodie, Karlie, Erik, Erika, Ethan, Donovan and Jerod-Michael Hinkle; two sisters, Louella and her husband, Ward Chaffee, Beaver, and Mary Eakin, New Brighton, and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the J&J SPRATT FUNERAL HOME, 1612 Third Ave., New Brighton, www.jjsprattfh.com., where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James Krouse, of the Marion Hill Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, officiating.
Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Daugherty Township.

©Beaver County Times/Allegheny Times 2004

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(Daughter of Nellie Francis Hineman and Ralph Jacob Pflugh)*Nellie was the daughter of Charles Allison Hineman and Maud Grove)

Frances C. Brewer
09/08/2005
DAUGHERTY TOWNSHIP – Frances C. Brewer, 84, of Daugherty Township, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 6, 2005, in The Medical Center, Beaver.
Born Sept. 8, 1920, in Chippewa Township, a daughter of the late Ralph and Nellie Hineman Pflugh, she had been a resident of Daugherty Township most of her life. Mrs. Brewer was an active and faithful member of the Marion Hill Christian Missionary and Alliance Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lysle Brewer, in 1980, and a sister, Helen Russell Cataline, in 1994.
She will be sadly missed by her brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Nikki Pflugh, Zolfo Springs, Fla.; a sister, Dorothy Tate, Patterson Township; numerous loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and many friends.
Friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the NOLL FUNERAL HOME INC., 333 Third St., Beaver. A service will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in the Marion Hill CMA Church by her pastor, the Rev. James Krause.
Private interment will take place in Oak Grove Cemetery, Industry.
Memorial contributions may be made, if desired, to the Marion Hill CMA Church, 4607 Rochester Road, New Brighton, Pa. 15066.

©Beaver County Times Allegheny Times 2005
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(Mother of Ralph Jacob Pflugh)

Family Honors Caroline Pflugh
Eighty-Two Relatives Attend Eighty-Second Birthday Party
ELLWOOD CITY, Oct. 21–Mrs. Caroline Pflugh, of the Concord road was greatly pleased on Wednesday evening when her children, grand children and great-grandchildren assembled at her home in honor of the occasion of the 82nd birthday anniversary, which was an event yesterday. ???????ly the group nmbered 82 coming from Zeherople?, Beaver Falls, and the Ellwood district. Games, music and chat filled the hours in a pleasant manner. During the evening delectable refreshments were served the group by Mrs. L.N. Pflugh, Mrs. Lester Householder, Mrs. Nellie Wilson and Mrs. Amos Pflugh. A beautifully decorated birthday cake was a feature of the refreshment hour. Mrs. Pflugh who is one of this district’s most charming elderly residents was delightfully pleased to be presented with an assortment of very lovely gifts, as memories of the occasion.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1937 October 21

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83rd Birthday Anniversary Is Marked By Family
Mrs. Caroline Pflugh, North Sewickley Township, Quietly Celebrates Event
ELLWOOD CITY, Oct 29–Mrs. Caroline Pflugh, a well-known and highly respected resident of North Sewickley township, celebrated the occasion of her 83rd birthday anniversary on Thursday by entertaining the immediate members of her family. The hours were passed pleasingly with the time being devoted to family conversation. Mrs. Pflugh is the mother of ten children and they all attended the memorable event. Children are: Mrs. Mollie Diehl, Mrs. Eva Wiel, Charles, Amos and Lester, all of North Sewickley township, Mrs. Nellie Wilson, College Hill, Mrs. Lester Householder, New Sewickley Twp., Frank of Harmony, Elmer of Daugherty Twp., and Ralph, of Brighton township. Throughout the day, Mrs. Pflugh received many gifts and cards from her many friends.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1938 October 29
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Mrs. Pflugh, Aged Resident, Is Dead
Dies On Monday Evening At Home In North Sewickley Township After Illness
ELLWOOD CITY. July 15.–Mrs. Caroline Pflugh, 85, aged resident of North Sewickley township passed away Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lester Householder, North Sewickley township. She had been a resident of the vicinity and a member of the North Sewickley Presbyterian church for a lifetime. The funeral services for Mrs. Pflugh will be held from the North Sewickley Presbyterian church at two o’clock Thursday afternoon, daylight saving time. She will be interred in the church cemetery. The Rev. Robert Bell, pastor of the church, will conduct the funeral services. Her survivors include: sons, Charles, Amos, and Leslie of North Sewickley township; Ralph and Elmer of New Brighton and Frank, R.D.1, Harmony. Her daughters are Mrs. George Wilson, Beaver Falls; Mrs. Jack Diehl, New Brighton; Mrs. Lester Householder, North Sewickley township and Mrs. Eva Wield?, North Sewickley township. Friends of Mrs. Pflugh and her family may call at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Householder.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1941 July 15
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(Daughter of Henry Pflugh and Caroline Miller)

Mrs. Boots Will Be Buried Sunday
ELLWOOD CITY. June 5.–Mrs. Clara Elizabeth Boots, wife of J Hart Boots, North Sewickley township passed away following a lingering illness at her home Thursday evening, 5:15 o’clock. She is survived by her husband, mother, Mrs. Caroline Pflugh, North Sewickley township, and the following children: Mrs. Harry Housholder, Wampum; Mrs. Sarah Blim, Marion township; Mrs. Eva Gallagher, Wiley Hill; Mrs. Mabel Vance, Wampum; Clarence and Norman, Wampum; Henry, Franklin township; Lester, Marion township; and Wilbur at home. She also leaves six brothers and four sisters, 23 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the North Sewickley Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a life long member, at 2 o’clock, Sunday, eastern standard time. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1937 June 5
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(Husband of Clara Pflugh Boots)

James H. Boots
James Hart Boots, aged 78 years, Ellwood City mounted? route 7, died this morning at 8:23 o’clock in the Beaver Valley General hospital, where he was a patient for a week. Death followed a year’s illness. He was born in North Sewickley township. Mr. Boots was a carpenter by trade ans was a former member of the North Sewickley Presbyterian church. Survivors include nine children: Wilbur Boots, Knox P?an, Clarence Boots, Mrs. Harry Householder and Mrs. Mabel Vance, all of Wampum, Mrs. Eva Gallaher, North Sewickley township, Mrs. Sarah Blinnlienry?, Lester and Norman Boots, all of the Ellwood City-Zellenople road?. He also leaves 31 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death 11 years ago. Friends will be received at the Patton funeral home, Sixth street, Ellwood City, Sunday from two to four and seven to nine o’clock, and the same hours on Monday. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1948 August 28
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(Wife of Frank Pflugh, who was son of Henry Pflugh and Caroline Miller)

Mrs. Mollie Pflugh Is Called By Death
ELLWOOD CITY, Mar. 28–Mrs. Mollie Pflugh, aged 59 years, wife of Frank F. Pflugh of Marion township, succumbed to a lingering illness last evening at the Beshline hospital in Grove City. Mrs. Pflugh was a highly respected resident of this vicinity and was a daughter of the late, J.D. Boots of this city. Immediate survivors besides her husband are: one son, Cyril at home, her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Boots of Ellwood; three sisters, Mrs. Walter Jackson and Mrs. G.N. Hazen of this vicinity and Mrs. J.W. Hart of Conway, and two brothers, J.H. Boots of College Hill and H.R. Boots of Ellwood. Funeral services will be announced tomorrow.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1934 March 28
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(Father of Mollie Boots Pflugh)

J.D. Boots Dies Early This Morning
Aged and Highly Respected Resident Passes Away At His Home Here
ELLWOOD CITY, Dec. 7.–J.D. Boots, aged 79 years, one of the city’s oldest and most highly respected residents, died this morning at two o’clock at his home on Fountain avenue. He was a faithful member of the Providence Baptist church. Surviving him are his wife and the following children, H.R. Boots, of this city, James H. Boots of Beaver Falls, Samuel C. Boots of this city, Mrs. Pflugh and Mrs. Dutterer of Zellenople, Mrs. Hazen of Celia, Mrs. Jackson of this city and Mrs. Hart of Conway. Funeral services will be held from the late residence, Monday morning at 11 o’clock with Rev. Shoemaker in charge and interment will be made in North Sewickley cemetery.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1918 December 7
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(Mother of Mollie Boots Pflugh, J.D. Boots’ wife)

Mrs. Samantha Boots Passes Away Monday
Last Rites For Nonagenarian Wednesday At Providence Baptist Church
ELLWOOD CITY, May 2.–Another one of Ellwood City’s few nonagenarians has crossed the horizon as Mrs. Samantha Boots, who in her 96th year, passed away on Monday morning at 1? o’clock at Mrs. Stella Pat?on’s Nursing home in Conway. Mrs. Boots had been in failing health for a number of years, but only became seriously ill on Sunday. A daughter of the late James H?. and Elizabeth Hazen, well known and highly respected pioneer residents of this district, she was born on June 11, 1843, in North Sewickley township and was the last surviving member of her family. Her husband, James D. Boots preceded her in death 21 years ago. With her husband she resided in Marion Twp. until 1908?, when they moved to Ellwood City. She was a life-long member of the Providence Baptist church of North Sewickley and was the oldest living member. Surviving are two sons, J.H. Boots, of College Hill; H.R. Boots, Ellwood City and three daughters Mrs. G.N. Hazen, Celia, Mrs. Walter Jackson, Country Club road and Mrs. Pearl Hart?, Conway. She was preceded in death by one son, Samuel and four daughters, Mrs. Henry Caven, Mrs. Adda Bilnn?, Mrs. Molly Pflugh, and Mrs. Grace Dusterer?. Eighteen grandchildren and a number of great granchildren and a great-great grandchildren also survive. Friends will be received tonight from 7 until 10 p.m. at the I.J. Van Gorder funeral home, in Fifth street, this city. On Wednesday, the body will be removed to the Provicdence Baptist church at North Sewickley where it will lie in state until 2 p.m. when funeral services will be conducted by the church pastor, Rev. J.R. Routledge. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1939 May 2

Mother Trying To Get Possession Of House From Son
Case of Samantha M. Boots Against Samuel C. Boots On Trial At Court
Ejectment action brought by Mrs. Samantha M. Boots against her son, Samuel C. Boots, and daughter-in-law, Lula Boots, to secure possession of a property in Ellwood City, is being heard before Judge Hildebrand in county court today. Mrs. Samantha M. Boots, who is around 80 years of age, is the widow of James D. Boots. Under the will of her husband she was left a life interest in the property in question, with the right to consume the principal should it become necessary. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Boots is said to have made an agreement with her son and daughter-in-law whereby they were to move into her house. She was to retain one room and they were to have the balance and provide meals for Mrs. Boots. This arrangement was continued for some time when, owing to friction, Mrs. Samantha Boots wanted to secure sole possession of her home. The defendants refused to move out, claiming that it was not in accordance with the agreement made and further alleging that they had faithfully performed their part of the agreement. Mrs. Samantha Boots left the house and is now trying to get possession of it again.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1929 November 19

Mrs. Boots To Get Her Property Back Under Jury’s Verdict
In the case of Samantha M. Boots against Samuel C. and Lulu E. Boots, which was tried before Judge Hildebrand in county court, a verdict was rendered in favor of the plaintiff for Ellwood City premises in dispute. This was the case in which Samantha M. Boots had been left a life interest in an estate. Her son, Samuel C. Boots and his wife went to live in the house to take care of Mrs. Boots, the plaintiff. She became tired of the arrangement and left later bringing action in ejectment to secure possession of the property. The verdict gives her possession as desired.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1929 November 20
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(Father of Samantha Hazen Boots)

WAS FOUR SCORE.
James H. Hazen Passes Away at an Advanced Age.
James J. Hazen died at Pine Hill, Beaver county, recently, aged 81 years. He had a number of relatives residing in the lower part of Lawrence county and also in Beaver county, among whom were two brothers, Isaac and Loren, and one sister, Martha Bennett, and three children, one daughter, Samantha Boots, and two sons, Judson M. and Osgood. Besides these there are many more distant relatives and a large circle of friends. Deceased was a member of the Providence Baptist church, of North Sewickley. He was baptized into the fellowship of this church on September 30, 1838, by Rev. Thomas Daniels?. For many years he was the leader in the singing and was very active in all church work, fully comprehending what each effort might mean, and how far-reaching his influence might be.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1899 January 18
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(Brother of Samantha Hazen Boots)

Dr. J.M. Hazen Taken By Death
Well Known Pioneer Resident Dies At Home Here This Morning, Following Stroke
ELLWOOD CITY, Jun 17.–Dr. Judson M. Hazen, well known pioneer resident of this community, passed away at ? o’clock this morning at his home at 22 Pittsburgh Circle. For the past five months he had been confined to his bed from a paralytic stroke. A resident of this community all his life he was born 83 years ago in the old stone house on the New Brighton road at the forks to Beaver Falls. Later he became identified with medicine and practiced in North Sewickley residing in the old farm house which was purchased from him for the Ellwood Country Club in 1917 also several acres of ground on which the present golf course is laid out. Dr. Hazen’s untiring thoughtfulness and devotion has made him many faithful friends who greatly mourn his passing. Immediate survivors are his wife, Mrs. Jennie A. Hazen, two daughters Mrs. Ford Zelgler [maybe Zeigler]of the Pittsburgh Circle and Mrs. O.L. Blinn of Mirian township, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren a brother, J.O. Hazen of this city and a sister Mrs. J.D. Boots of Beaver Falls. Funeral services will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in the North Sewickley church and interment will be made in the North Sewickley cemetery. The family asks that friends kindly omit the sending of flowers.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1929 June 17
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(Brother of Mollie Boots Pflugh)

Last Rites Held For Samuel Boots
Many People Pay Tribute To Well Known Local Man Yesterday
ELLWOOD CITY, Mar. 1.–The last rites for Samuel Boots were held yesterday afternoon from the late home on Pittsburgh Circle which was thronged with bereaved relatives and friends. A short service was held at the home at 1:30 with Rev. A.M. Stevenson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church in charge. The 27th psalm was read by Rev. Stevenson as a result of a request by the deceased before death. Final tribute to Mr. Boots was paid in the church where another service was held at 3 o’clock. His friends of the Odd Fellow’s lodge bore? the remains to the final resting place. The club held a service for him at the home last Sunday evening. Interment too place in the North Sewickley Cemetery and the pallbearers were James McKim, Emory Neuman, A.A. Logue, Ben Bartle, James Anderson, and Ed Christy.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1932 March 1
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(Wife of Samuel Boots)

Mrs. Lulu Boots Dies In Hospital
ELLWOOD CITY–Mrs. Lulu E. Boots, of Rr.329 Pittsburgh Circle, died at 1:55 a.m. today in Ellwood City General Hospital after a four months illness. She was born in North Sewickley, Beaver County, daughter of the late Rudolph and Dorothea Ketterer Brandenburger. A lifetime resident of this area, she held membership in Christ Church, United Presbyterian. She was secretary of the Senior Citizens of the church and a past member of C.A. Martin Bible Class. Samuel C. Boots, her husband, died in 1932. A son Paul R. Boots survives in Ellwood City, along with one grandchild and three great grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Mrs. Amanda Hoffman, New Brighton; Edith Brandenburger, Beaver Falls; and a brother Philip Brandenburger, Fombell. The family will receive friends in the Kenneth C. Turner Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. today and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Services in the funeral home Sunday at 2 p.m. will be conducted by Rev. E. Vincent Stratton, Christ Church UP assisted by Rev. William Underwood, Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Interment will be in North Sewickley Cemetery.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1962 July 13
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(Wife of Charles Pflugh, who was son of Henry Pflugh and Caroline Miller)

Mrs. Chas. Pflugh Claimed By Death
ELLWOOD CITY, June 11–Death claimed one of North Sewickley township’s most respected residents yesterday morning when Mrs. Anna Wilson Pflugh, aged 55, succumbed at the Providence hospital at Beaver Falls following a major operation which was performed several days ago. She is survived by her husband, Charles Pflugh; five daughters, Mrs. Charles Herman and Mrs. Gaylord Hepler, Beaver Falls, and Ella, Frances and Clara at home; one son, Charles, at home; two brothers, George and Aaron Wilson of Beaver Falls, and three sisters, Mrs. Sadie Bonzo of Ellwood City, Mrs. Eli McCanel of Frisco and Mrs. Jeff Kennedy of Beaver Falls. One daughter, Esther, preceded her in death a few weeks ago. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the late home with Rev. R.E. Bell of the North Sewickley Presbyterian church in charge. Interment will be made in the Concord cemetery.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1934 June 11
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(Daughter of Charles Pflugh and Anna Wilson)

Miss Esther Pflugh Called By Death
ELLWOOD CITY. Apr. 10–Miss Esther Pflugh, aged 24, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pflugh of the Beaver Falls road succumbed to a lingering illness yesterday morning at 7:30 at her home. Miss Pflugh was a popular young lady of North Sewickley township and her death brought sorrows to her many friends. Besides her parents she is survived by one brother, Charles, at home and five sisters, Mrs. Charles Herman of New Brightton road, Mrs. Gaylord Hessler of Beaver Falls and Misses Ella, Frances and Clara Pflugh, at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon from the home. Rev. Robert Bell of the North Sewickley Presbyterian church will officiate. Interment will be made in the North Sewickley cemetery.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1934 April 10
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(Daughter of Leslie Norman Pflugh and Helen Kimmich. Leslie was son of Henry Pflugh and Caroline Miller)

ELLWOOD CITY Elsie (Pflugh) Bobich, 90, formerly of Country Club Drive, Ellwood City, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2006, in Friendship Ridge, Brighton Township.
Born June 16, 1915, in Marion Township, a daughter of the late Leslie and Helen (Kimmich) Pflugh, she had worked at the former Ellwood City Knitting Mill for a number of years and was a member of the Union Goodwill Community Church, Ellwood City.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Clifford Sr., Norman and Fred Pflugh, and a sister, Ethel Hardy.
Surviving are several nieces, nephews, their families and many friends.
Graveside services will be held today at 1 p.m. in the North Sewickley Cemetery, Chapel Road, North Sewickley Township, with Pastor Eugene McConnell officiating.
Memorials may be made in her name, if desired, to the Union Goodwill Community Church, 950 East St., Ellwood City, Pa. 16117.
Arrangements are by the J&J SPRATT FUNERAL HOME, 1612 Third Ave., New Brighton, www.jjsprattfh.com.

©Beaver County Times Allegheny Times 2006
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(son of Leslie Pflugh and Helen Kimmich)

Pflugh Child Dies Friday Afternoon
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa., Oct. 24.–Leslie N. Pflugh, aged 6 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Pflugh of North Sewickley township, died at his home Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30, in the North Sewickley Presbyterian church with Rev. Charles Bell officiating. Interment will be made in the church cemetery.

New Castle News (New Castle, Pennsylvania)  1925 October 24

NOTE: The Mrs. Jennie Hineman mentioned was Jennie Elizabeth Kessler, who was first married to John Herbert Hineman, son of Jacob and Sarah Catherine (Kauffman/Coffman) Hineman. Sarah later married a Grube (see obit).

JACOB KESSLAR. Punxsutawney.
Jan. 19–Jacob Kesslar, an old and respected resident of this city, died in his home, 414 Graffius avenue, at 1:00 a.m. Sunday, at the age of 80 years, after an illness of several months duration.

The deceased was born May 10, 1857, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Crist Kesslar, pioneer residents of Young township, this county. He was united in marriage in 1886 to Miss Jennie Trusell. He attended the Reformed Church in this city. For years he was a trusted employe of the R and P Coal and Iron Company, advanced age compelling his retirement a number of years ago. He was widely known and highly respected in this city and his death is sincerely mourned.

Surviving are his widow and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Jennie Hineman, Mrs. Frank Blair, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. H.R. Peoples, Mrs. J.F. Kelly, of this city; George of Indiana; Fred of DuBois. Two sisters and two brothers also survive: Mrs. Clayton, of DuBois; Mrs. Sheesley of California; Abe, of this city, and Harry of Winslow.
Funeral services were conducted in his late residence at 2 p.m. today, the Rev. M.N. George officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery.

Indiana Evening Gazette (PA) 19 Jan 1937

His Wife:

MRS. JANE TRUSELL KESSLER
91, a life-long resident of Punxsutawney, died in her home on Graffins Ave., at 11 o’clock Wednesday night. She had been seriously ill since last March.

The deceased was born in Jefferson County, Sept. 18, 1858, a daughter of William B. and Susan Redding Trusell. April 13, 1885, she was united in marriage with Jacob Kessler, who died in 1936. She was a member of St. Peters Evangelical and Reformed Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Peoples and Mrs. J.F. Kelly, both of Punxsutawney, two sons, George, of Chambersville and Harry, of Detroit; two step-daughters, Mrs. Jennie Hineman and Mrs. Nellie [Blimn]?, both of Pittsburgh; one brothers, Elmer E. Trusell, of Pittsburgh and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Luhring of New Bethlehem, and Mrs. Minnie Lattimer, Punxsutawney.  Seven grand children and 12 great-grandchildren also survive.

Friends are being received in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Peoples, 231 Elk Run Ave. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Charles O. Leibig officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Indiana Evening Gazette (PA) 30 Sep 1949

Census Records:

Home in 1910:     Punxsutawney Ward 2, Jefferson, Pennsylvania

Jacob Kessler    53
Jennie Kessler    50
Lulu Kessler     23
George Kessler    22
Minnie Kessler    22
Fred Kessler    18

Home in 1900:     Punxsutawney, Jefferson, Pennsylvania

Jacob Kessler     44
Jennie Kessler     39
Lula Kessler     14
George Kessler     12
Minnie Kessler     10
Frederick Kessler 8

Home in 1880: Young, Jefferson, Pennsylvania

Jacob Kesler     24
Sarah C. Kesler 21 [first wife, maiden name unknown]
Jennie Kesler     3
Cora Kesler     1M
Mary E. Carr     28
Mary E. Carr     1

**Would like to figure out who these Mary Carr’s are because there are Carr’s connected to these families.

Daughter Jennie:

NATIVE DIES IN LOS ANGELES
Word has been received here of the death in Los Angeles last night of Mrs. Jennie Kesslar Horstman. Her husband died May 19, last. The deceased leaves a brother and sister, John Kesslar of Pittsburgh and Miss Minnie Kesslar of Los Angeles.

Indiana Evening Gazette (PA) 25 Jun 1929

Jacob’s son, George:

George Kessler and Miss Esther Keller, both of Homer City, were united in marriage on Sunday evening at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage at Brushvalley by Rev. J.J. Broadhead, the pastor.[Apr 6]

Indiana Evening Gazette (PA) 19 Apr 1911

Census Record:

Home in 1930:  Armstrong, Indiana, Pennsylvania
George M Kessler  42
Ester I [S] Kessler 36
Merle L Kessler 18
Carl M Kessler    15
Paul M Kessler    12

GEORGE MARTIN KESSLER,
husband of the late Esther Keller Kessler, of Indiana, R.D.2 passed away this morning, Monday, April 15, 1963 at the Indiana Memorial Hospital where he had just been admitted.

Born January 9, 1888 in Punxsutawney, Pa. he was a son of the late Jacob and Jane Trusal Kessler. His early life was spent in the Punxsutawney area and prior to coming to his residence 25 years ago he had resided for 11 years in Armstrong Township. He was a retired coal miner and farmer.

Surviving him are: three son, Merle, Indiana, R.D.1; Carl, Shelocta, R.D.1; Paul, Indiana, R.D.2; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Kelly, Punxsutawney, Pa., also surviving are nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

A brother, Fred; a sister, Mrs. Lulu Peoples and a grandson, Donald Carl Kessler, are deceased.

Friends will be received after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and until the hour of service Wednesday at Robinson-Lytle’s, Indiana where services will be conducted Wednesday, April 17, at 3 p.m. Rev. W.E. Shaffer will officiate and interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, Pa.

Indiana Evening Gazette (PA) 15 Apr 1963

More to follow on Kessler and Kellar and related families.