A good Tuesday evening to anyone reading.
How's everyone doing?
Thanks to Governor Abbott for relaxing many of the "shelter in place" orders around Texas, I'm looking forward to add to my collection of Texas counties that I have run a mile or more in this weekend.
My goal on Saturday is to run a mile or more in the following counties and cities:
Henderson (Rusk County)
Emory (Rains County)
Greenville (Hunt County)
Sherman (Grayson County)
Archer City (Archer County)
Vernon (Wilbarger County)
Then on Sunday, I'll continue to the following:
Quanah (Hardeman County)
Crowell (Foard County)
Benjamin (Knox County)
Haskell (Haskell County)
Albany (Shackelford County)
Then I have a decision to make.
I could go to Brackenridge (Stephens County) and then Palo Pinto (Palo Pinto County), but I think I may to get the following ones in too:
Baird (Callahan County)
Coleman (Coleman County)
San Saba (San Saba County)
Llano (Llano County)
I've run a mile or more so far in 144 Texas counties and if all goes well, I'll get under 100 to go.
As always, I look forward to the adventure. Texas is such a fascinating state.
I'll probably be posting most of my content on Instagram so if you'd like to follow me there, it is "walksports" on IG.
I walked another four miles along The Woodlands Waterway this evening. I went later, starting at about 8:30 p.m., and got a little bit of a breeze but not too less humidity.
Even though it was a brisk walk, my T-shirt was half soaked.
It is the 39th straight day that I've run or walked at least a mile and 45 out of the last 46 days to do so.
When I got started right there in front of Fleet Feet in Hughes Landing, there's always music playing on ground level in the evenings and tonight it was "You're The One That I Want" from the classic movie, "Grease".
I smiled and got a little tear in my eye as "Grease" was my sister's all-time favorite movie ever when she was living. (My daughter, who has a Netflix subscription, said that they don't carry "Grease" nor another classic, "Smokey and the Bandit" - a movie she's never seen.)
One thing that I haven't shared publicly is that my Dad had a stroke on Thursday morning. He's 73 and couldn't get out of bed as narrowing of the blood vessels in his brain had attacked his left side.
He's recovering at the hospital in Kingwood as the doctors, miraculously, have been treating it with medication. CT scans have showed that he has no permanent damage to his brain, but he's already started physical therapy and will move to Inpatient Rehab soon to progress to be able to come home.
It was incredibly tough for my Mom as the COVID-19 crisis kept her from being able to visit him until Monday. They've been married 53 years.
My Mom shared it on her Facebook page on Saturday. I hadn't because I wanted to respect my parent's privacy. Despite how it seems how open that I am, they're both pretty private and I respect that.
Not too much else going on. Just work and my daughter keeps rocking her teaching for her second graders. She's really been able to pivot a do a great job at distance learning education. I'm thankful that I was able to get our home Internet situation taken care of just before she needed to be able to do everything she's needed to do.
Congratulations to a good friend of mine, Nancy Goodnight in Waco, for running a marathon on Saturday with a young man on the Baylor football team after the Silo District Marathon was cancelled because of COVID-19. The young man was born without any femurs and did an incredible job, she said, in that he never had a desire to quit. I think in the majority of the 50-plus that I've run I've wanted to at some point.
Otherwise, I hope that you're staying well in these crazy times that we've been living in.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Sunday Musings; April 26, 2020
Pretty quiet day today.
The laundry is all caught up. (Well, the dryer is still going on the last load.)
Read completely through the recent edition of Texas Observer magazine (May/June 2020) edition that just came in the mail. Some really good stories this edition.
Especially regarding the fact that the UIL sponsors mariachi band competition among its member schools. About eight percent of the schools compete.
There were other good stories. It has turned out to be one of my favorite magazines, despite its left and progressive leanings.
Read a profile in this month's Texas Monthly about author Paulette Jiles. Who? I had - and almost even still say - never heard of her, but the writer peeled back the curtain on her, her life and the numerous books - and its characters - that she's written over the last 15 years.
Also listened today to a couple of good podcasts - including an almost 19-minute edition of "Wise About Texas" on The Fannin Battleground and another from the Texas Tribune about reopening the Texas economy and COVID-19 testing in rural Texas.
The latter of which was buffeted by an Emma Platoff story, "Is this rural community really Texas’ sickest county?"
It spoke of the efforts of Donley County judge John Howard - also the county's only doctor - to know just who in his county and its county seat, Clarendon, likely had COVID-19.
The story can be read here.
Tomorrow starts the requirement here in Harris County for masks to be worn outside of the home.
When it was first leaked earlier this week before it was announced the next day, I made sure that I had an ample supply here. Cost me a little bit - more so the delivery charge, but I'm prepared.
My daughter and I actually ran in a couple of state parks yesterday and he pretty much ran most of the time in Fort Boggy State Park near Centerville with them on, which is a little bit of a feat in and of itself.
Nonetheless, I will spend a majority of time my time and my dollars just north of the county line in Montgomery County.
I won't change the vendors that I frequent, but just substitute the ones in Montgomery for those in Harris County.
Wearing a mask isn't that bad, to be honest. It is just the implication that you're saying that I'm not doing enough to protect myself from others.
I work from home for a living - except for the occasional travel - and when I run or walk, I maintain my distance. (Actually, I get frustrated when others don't do the same thing.)
As far as protecting myself from others, I was doing it already.
I didn't want people in my space before and I always did my best to respect others' space and I'm darn sure not going to go out and be close with others if I'm sick.
Back to the state parks, the TPWD staff at Fort Boggy State Park were great when we entered.
And there were none at the Mission Tejas State Park in Grapeland.
And in the latter park, I only saw a handful of people with masks on. When we were running on the trails, we had our down until we approached somebody, but that was really only a handful of people.
May go run in two more next weekend - thinking maybe Lumberton and Livingston - or I may rent a car and head west of Interstate 35 and check off some more counties to run a mile or more in.
As always, thankful for every opportunity I have and everything God's given me and my family.
The laundry is all caught up. (Well, the dryer is still going on the last load.)
Read completely through the recent edition of Texas Observer magazine (May/June 2020) edition that just came in the mail. Some really good stories this edition.
Especially regarding the fact that the UIL sponsors mariachi band competition among its member schools. About eight percent of the schools compete.
There were other good stories. It has turned out to be one of my favorite magazines, despite its left and progressive leanings.
Read a profile in this month's Texas Monthly about author Paulette Jiles. Who? I had - and almost even still say - never heard of her, but the writer peeled back the curtain on her, her life and the numerous books - and its characters - that she's written over the last 15 years.
Also listened today to a couple of good podcasts - including an almost 19-minute edition of "Wise About Texas" on The Fannin Battleground and another from the Texas Tribune about reopening the Texas economy and COVID-19 testing in rural Texas.
The latter of which was buffeted by an Emma Platoff story, "Is this rural community really Texas’ sickest county?"
It spoke of the efforts of Donley County judge John Howard - also the county's only doctor - to know just who in his county and its county seat, Clarendon, likely had COVID-19.
The story can be read here.
Tomorrow starts the requirement here in Harris County for masks to be worn outside of the home.
When it was first leaked earlier this week before it was announced the next day, I made sure that I had an ample supply here. Cost me a little bit - more so the delivery charge, but I'm prepared.
My daughter and I actually ran in a couple of state parks yesterday and he pretty much ran most of the time in Fort Boggy State Park near Centerville with them on, which is a little bit of a feat in and of itself.
Nonetheless, I will spend a majority of time my time and my dollars just north of the county line in Montgomery County.
I won't change the vendors that I frequent, but just substitute the ones in Montgomery for those in Harris County.
Wearing a mask isn't that bad, to be honest. It is just the implication that you're saying that I'm not doing enough to protect myself from others.
I work from home for a living - except for the occasional travel - and when I run or walk, I maintain my distance. (Actually, I get frustrated when others don't do the same thing.)
As far as protecting myself from others, I was doing it already.
I didn't want people in my space before and I always did my best to respect others' space and I'm darn sure not going to go out and be close with others if I'm sick.
Back to the state parks, the TPWD staff at Fort Boggy State Park were great when we entered.
And there were none at the Mission Tejas State Park in Grapeland.
And in the latter park, I only saw a handful of people with masks on. When we were running on the trails, we had our down until we approached somebody, but that was really only a handful of people.
May go run in two more next weekend - thinking maybe Lumberton and Livingston - or I may rent a car and head west of Interstate 35 and check off some more counties to run a mile or more in.
As always, thankful for every opportunity I have and everything God's given me and my family.
Monday, April 20, 2020
Helen Louise Dunkel (1933 - 2007)
Helen Louise Dunkel, 73, Boalsburg, died Thursday, August 30, 2007, at Fairways at Brookline Village. Born October, 21, 1933, in Northwood near Tyrone, she was a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Jessie A. Estright Smith.
On June 1, 1953, she married Lee J. Dunkel Jr., who survives her. She was a 1951 graduated of Tyrone Area High School. She was a secretary at Penn State, working in several different departments. She was a former member of St. John's Methodist Church, State College, and member of Eastern Star. She was a talented seamstress. She and her husband had "Lee & Helen Dunkel Collectables."
She is survived by daughters Cindy S. Dunkel of Pine Grove Mills, and Donna L. Quaranta and her husband John of Boalsburg; grandchildren Louis Quaranta and Lindsey M. Cramer; great-granddaughter Kendall R. Cramer; brothers Daniel Smith of Tyrone and Jack Smith and his wife Debbie of Sandy Ridge; and sisters Nancy Walk and her husband Sonny of Houston, TX, and Joy Kay Peters of Altoona. She was predeceased by daughter Karen L. Williams on June 6, 1978, and several siblings.
Service at Koch Funeral Home, State College, Tuesday, Sept. 4, Rev. Carl D. Campbell officiating. Burial Boalsburg Cemetery.
Source: Centre Daily Times, Friday, August 31, 1977 via findagrave.com
On June 1, 1953, she married Lee J. Dunkel Jr., who survives her. She was a 1951 graduated of Tyrone Area High School. She was a secretary at Penn State, working in several different departments. She was a former member of St. John's Methodist Church, State College, and member of Eastern Star. She was a talented seamstress. She and her husband had "Lee & Helen Dunkel Collectables."
She is survived by daughters Cindy S. Dunkel of Pine Grove Mills, and Donna L. Quaranta and her husband John of Boalsburg; grandchildren Louis Quaranta and Lindsey M. Cramer; great-granddaughter Kendall R. Cramer; brothers Daniel Smith of Tyrone and Jack Smith and his wife Debbie of Sandy Ridge; and sisters Nancy Walk and her husband Sonny of Houston, TX, and Joy Kay Peters of Altoona. She was predeceased by daughter Karen L. Williams on June 6, 1978, and several siblings.
Service at Koch Funeral Home, State College, Tuesday, Sept. 4, Rev. Carl D. Campbell officiating. Burial Boalsburg Cemetery.
Source: Centre Daily Times, Friday, August 31, 1977 via findagrave.com
Lee L. Dunkel Jr. (1930 - 2009)
Lee J. Dunkel Jr., 79, of Boalsburg, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Mount Nittany Medical Center.
Born Sept. 27, 1930, in State College, he was a son of the late Lee J. Dunkel Sr. and Ruth Pearl McClarren. On June 1, 1953, he married Helen L. Smith, who died Aug. 30, 2007.
He graduated in 1948 from State College Area High School and later attended Penn State. He was a clerk for 35 years in the biochemistry and bio-physics departments at Penn State. He was a life member of the State College Masonic Lodge #700, and was an antique dealer, "Lee and Helen Dunkel Collectibles of Boalsburg." He enjoyed watching sports, e-mailing, playing solitaire, feeding peanuts to the squirrels, and earlier in life, playing baseball and golf.
He is survived by two daughters, Cindy S. Dunkel, of Pine Grove Mills, and Donna L. Quaranta and her husband, John, of Boalsburg; two grandchildren, Louis J. Quaranta and Lindsey M. Cramer and her husband, Kade; and two great-grandchildren, Kendall Cramer and Kade Cramer Jr. In addition to his wife, he is predeceased by a daughter, Karen Dunkel Williams, who died June 6, 1978; and a sister, Elizabeth Jane Dunkel Gates.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Carl Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Boalsburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Charcot-Marie and Tooth Association, 2700 Chestnut St., Chester, PA 19013-4867, 1-800-606-2682.
Source: http://www.statecollege.com/obituary/detail/obituary-of-lee-j--dunkel-jr----79,256/
Note: "Skip" was one of my uncles.
Born Sept. 27, 1930, in State College, he was a son of the late Lee J. Dunkel Sr. and Ruth Pearl McClarren. On June 1, 1953, he married Helen L. Smith, who died Aug. 30, 2007.
He graduated in 1948 from State College Area High School and later attended Penn State. He was a clerk for 35 years in the biochemistry and bio-physics departments at Penn State. He was a life member of the State College Masonic Lodge #700, and was an antique dealer, "Lee and Helen Dunkel Collectibles of Boalsburg." He enjoyed watching sports, e-mailing, playing solitaire, feeding peanuts to the squirrels, and earlier in life, playing baseball and golf.
He is survived by two daughters, Cindy S. Dunkel, of Pine Grove Mills, and Donna L. Quaranta and her husband, John, of Boalsburg; two grandchildren, Louis J. Quaranta and Lindsey M. Cramer and her husband, Kade; and two great-grandchildren, Kendall Cramer and Kade Cramer Jr. In addition to his wife, he is predeceased by a daughter, Karen Dunkel Williams, who died June 6, 1978; and a sister, Elizabeth Jane Dunkel Gates.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Carl Campbell officiating. Burial will be in Boalsburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Charcot-Marie and Tooth Association, 2700 Chestnut St., Chester, PA 19013-4867, 1-800-606-2682.
Source: http://www.statecollege.com/obituary/detail/obituary-of-lee-j--dunkel-jr----79,256/
Note: "Skip" was one of my uncles.
Jo Ann Rickabaugh (1954 - 1985)
Jo Ann Rickabaugh, 31, of 512 Sixth Ave., Altoona, died Thursday Oct. 17, 1985 at 12:30 a.m. at her residence.
She was born May 9, 1954 at Philipsburg, the daughter of Robert and Shirley Mae Gensimore Mertiff. On May 13, 1972 at Altoona, she was married to Richard Rickabaugh.
She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Christy Rickabaugh, at home; her parents, of Tyrone; her maternal and paternal grandmothers, Ethel Gensimore, of Alexandria, and Hilda Mertiff, of Birmingham; and one brother and two sisters, Robert Mertiff, Virginia Scott and Paula Scott, all of Tyrone.
She was a member of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Altoona, and of the Mount Carmel Homeschool Association. She was a 1972 graduate of Tyrone Area High SChool and was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Blair Christian Home.
Funeral service will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Santella Funeral Home, 1106 Eighth Ave., Altoona. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Saturday, October 19, 1985
Note: This was a niece of my grandmother.
She was born May 9, 1954 at Philipsburg, the daughter of Robert and Shirley Mae Gensimore Mertiff. On May 13, 1972 at Altoona, she was married to Richard Rickabaugh.
She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Christy Rickabaugh, at home; her parents, of Tyrone; her maternal and paternal grandmothers, Ethel Gensimore, of Alexandria, and Hilda Mertiff, of Birmingham; and one brother and two sisters, Robert Mertiff, Virginia Scott and Paula Scott, all of Tyrone.
She was a member of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Altoona, and of the Mount Carmel Homeschool Association. She was a 1972 graduate of Tyrone Area High SChool and was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Blair Christian Home.
Funeral service will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Santella Funeral Home, 1106 Eighth Ave., Altoona. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Saturday, October 19, 1985
Note: This was a niece of my grandmother.
William P. Houser (1887 - 1970)
William P. Houser, formerly of Tyrone and for the past 12 years residing with a daughter, Mrs. Frances Ebersberger, Dearborn, Mich., died Saturday at 2:30 a.m. at the Cambridge Nursing Home, Detroit, Mich., where he had been a guest for one month.
He was born Dec. 16, 1887 at Chaneysville, Bedford Co., and on Sept. 18, 1913 he was married at Bedford to Mary E. Brenneman. She died in February of 1949.
Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Dorothy Perry, Ralph Houser, both of Detroit; Mrs. Wilda Hiney, Tyrone; Robert, Philadelphia; Mrs. Lola Ebersberger, of Dearborn; also a stepson, Percy Mertiff, of Birmingham. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was the last of his immediate family.
He was a member of the Blazing Arrow Hook & Ladder Fire Co. of Tyrone. He was a self-employed well-driller, retiring in 1958.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, in charge of the Rev. Barry Kramer. Burial will be in Bald Eagle Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Monday, March 30, 1970.
Note: William married Mary E. Brenneman, which was the mother of my great grandfather, Percy Mertiff, after his father, Percy Mertiff, deserted her and for whom was granted a divorce in 1913 to be able to marry William in Bedford, Michigan on September 18, 1913.
He was born Dec. 16, 1887 at Chaneysville, Bedford Co., and on Sept. 18, 1913 he was married at Bedford to Mary E. Brenneman. She died in February of 1949.
Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Dorothy Perry, Ralph Houser, both of Detroit; Mrs. Wilda Hiney, Tyrone; Robert, Philadelphia; Mrs. Lola Ebersberger, of Dearborn; also a stepson, Percy Mertiff, of Birmingham. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was the last of his immediate family.
He was a member of the Blazing Arrow Hook & Ladder Fire Co. of Tyrone. He was a self-employed well-driller, retiring in 1958.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, in charge of the Rev. Barry Kramer. Burial will be in Bald Eagle Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m., and on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Monday, March 30, 1970.
Note: William married Mary E. Brenneman, which was the mother of my great grandfather, Percy Mertiff, after his father, Percy Mertiff, deserted her and for whom was granted a divorce in 1913 to be able to marry William in Bedford, Michigan on September 18, 1913.
Janet L. Dieter Is Bride of Robert Mertiff
A pretty wedding ceremony was solmenized in the First Methodist Church in Huntingdon on Saturday evening, November 24, 1945, at eight o'clock, when the Rev. Ariel R. Turner, pastor of the church, united in marriage Miss Janet L. Dieter and Mr. Robert P. Mertiff.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. Clyde Dieter and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Mertiff of Huntingdon R.D. 1.
The bride looked charming in a blue street-length dress with black accessories and a corsage of pink rosebuds.
The attendants were Mrs. Mertiff, the bridegroom's Mother, and Mr. Dieter, father of the bridge. Those who witnessed the ceremony were Mrs. Clide Dieter and son, Clyde, Jr., and the bridegroom's sisters, Misses Carol and Jane Mertiff and Mrs. Wilbur Walk, Jr., of Tyrone.
Mr. Mertiff is employed by L. S. Neff in Warriors Mark and the young couple are residing at the home of his parents, Huntingdon R. D. 1.
Source: Huntingdon The Daily News, Friday, November, 30, 1945
The bride is the daughter of Mr. Clyde Dieter and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Mertiff of Huntingdon R.D. 1.
The bride looked charming in a blue street-length dress with black accessories and a corsage of pink rosebuds.
The attendants were Mrs. Mertiff, the bridegroom's Mother, and Mr. Dieter, father of the bridge. Those who witnessed the ceremony were Mrs. Clide Dieter and son, Clyde, Jr., and the bridegroom's sisters, Misses Carol and Jane Mertiff and Mrs. Wilbur Walk, Jr., of Tyrone.
Mr. Mertiff is employed by L. S. Neff in Warriors Mark and the young couple are residing at the home of his parents, Huntingdon R. D. 1.
Source: Huntingdon The Daily News, Friday, November, 30, 1945
Jane Fike (1933 - 2020)
Jane M. Fike, 87, of Tyrone, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at the VA Medical Center, Altoona.
She was born on Feb. 1, 1933, in Smithville, daughter of the late Percy M. and Hilda G. (Witters) Mertiff.
Surviving are a son, Douglas Mertiff of Tyrone; a grandson, Dustin (Emily) Mertiff of Beaver; two great-grandchildren: Addisyn and Graham Mertiff; a sister, Carol (Mike) Irvin of Warminster; and a special caretaker, Patrick McElwain of Tyrone.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Pearl Walk and Phylliss D. Hand; and a brother, Robert P. Mertiff.
Jane was a 1951 graduate of Juniata Valley High School, and she served in the Women’s Army Corps (WACS) during the Korean era. She retired from Big Yank Corp., and she had previously worked at Murata Erie and Petersburg Transformer Plant.
A private inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family at Birmingham Cemetery. Arrangements are by Derman Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone.
Online condolences may be offered at thedailyherald.net.
She was born on Feb. 1, 1933, in Smithville, daughter of the late Percy M. and Hilda G. (Witters) Mertiff.
Surviving are a son, Douglas Mertiff of Tyrone; a grandson, Dustin (Emily) Mertiff of Beaver; two great-grandchildren: Addisyn and Graham Mertiff; a sister, Carol (Mike) Irvin of Warminster; and a special caretaker, Patrick McElwain of Tyrone.
She was preceded in death by two sisters: Pearl Walk and Phylliss D. Hand; and a brother, Robert P. Mertiff.
Jane was a 1951 graduate of Juniata Valley High School, and she served in the Women’s Army Corps (WACS) during the Korean era. She retired from Big Yank Corp., and she had previously worked at Murata Erie and Petersburg Transformer Plant.
A private inurnment will be held at the convenience of the family at Birmingham Cemetery. Arrangements are by Derman Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone.
Online condolences may be offered at thedailyherald.net.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
A. R. Price (1833 - 1925)
A. R. Price, aged 91, one of the oldest residents of the Bald Eagle Valley, died Saturday at his home in Hannah, of injures received on December 12, when struck by a fast train and hurled a distance of eighteen feet.
Mr. Price was born October 10, 1833, a son of Sylvester and Mary Price, and was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca McGrady, who preceded him to the grave 25 years ago.
He is survived by the following children:
+ Thomas L. Price, of Bellwood,
+ John F., of Coalport,
+ Miss Cora Anna Price, of Altoona,
+ Mrs. Amanda Moran Slusher, of Bowden, Pa.
+ Mrs. Leona Walk of Hannah, Pa.
+ W. W., of Hannah, Pa.,
+ Mrs. Lilian Bathurst, of Bellwood,
+ Sidney Price, of Hannah,
+ Mrs. Blanche Reese, of Julian,
+ and Jesse Price, of Blue Bell, Pa.
Fifty-nine grandchildren and 79 great-grandchildren also survive.
He was a member of the Methodist Church of Hannah, where funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment was made in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Source: Altoona Tribune, February 4, 1925
Note: A. R. Price was the father of Leona May (Price) Walk, who was my great grandfather's mother. So A. R. Price would be one of my great-great-great-grandfather.
Mr. Price was born October 10, 1833, a son of Sylvester and Mary Price, and was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca McGrady, who preceded him to the grave 25 years ago.
He is survived by the following children:
+ Thomas L. Price, of Bellwood,
+ John F., of Coalport,
+ Miss Cora Anna Price, of Altoona,
+ Mrs. Amanda Moran Slusher, of Bowden, Pa.
+ Mrs. Leona Walk of Hannah, Pa.
+ W. W., of Hannah, Pa.,
+ Mrs. Lilian Bathurst, of Bellwood,
+ Sidney Price, of Hannah,
+ Mrs. Blanche Reese, of Julian,
+ and Jesse Price, of Blue Bell, Pa.
Fifty-nine grandchildren and 79 great-grandchildren also survive.
He was a member of the Methodist Church of Hannah, where funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment was made in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Source: Altoona Tribune, February 4, 1925
Note: A. R. Price was the father of Leona May (Price) Walk, who was my great grandfather's mother. So A. R. Price would be one of my great-great-great-grandfather.
Cora A. Price (1863 - 1951)
Formerly of Altoona, died Saturday at 8:40 p.m. at Bellefonte after an extended illness.
She was born Aug. 24, 1863, in Centre County, a daughter of Russell and Rebecca (McGrady) Price.
She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Leona Walk of Hannah Furnace, Mrs. Lillian Bathurst of Bellwood, W.W. Price of Hannah Furnace and Lemeul Price of Bellwood.
The body was removed to the Jones Funeral Home, Altoona.
Source: Altoona Tribune, Monday, June 11, 1951
Note: Cora A. Price was the brother of Leona May (Price) Walk, who was my great grandfather's mother.
She was born Aug. 24, 1863, in Centre County, a daughter of Russell and Rebecca (McGrady) Price.
She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Leona Walk of Hannah Furnace, Mrs. Lillian Bathurst of Bellwood, W.W. Price of Hannah Furnace and Lemeul Price of Bellwood.
The body was removed to the Jones Funeral Home, Altoona.
Source: Altoona Tribune, Monday, June 11, 1951
Note: Cora A. Price was the brother of Leona May (Price) Walk, who was my great grandfather's mother.
William H. Hersh (1927 - 1976)
PHILIPSBURG -- William H. Hersh, 48, of 844 E. 146th St., Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Philipsburg, died Monday, June 14, at 9:30 a.m. in his home.
He was born in Philipsburg on July 28, 1927, a son of Mrs. Dortha J. Hersh of West Decatur and the late William H. Hersh.
Mr. Hersh was married to the former June Lewis who survives. Also surviving are his mother: a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Glenda) Pappas of Cleveland, and a grandson, Robert.
Three sisters also survive: Mrs. Merril (Geraldine) Shaw of Cleveland; Mrs. Robert (Maxine) Crane of Gearheatville and Mrs. Herman (Donna Jean) Justice of Oliver Springs, Tenn.
Mr. Hersh was preceded in death by his father and a brother.
He was a member of Mount Pigsah Baptist Church of Oliver Springs and the L.O.O.M. and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
The Rev. Ronald Young will officiate at the funeral Fridat at 11 a.m. in the Dahlgren Funeral Home at Philipsburg. Interment will follow in Presbyterian Cemetery in Port Matilda.
Friends will be received in the funeral home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: The (Clearfield) Progress, Tuesday, June 15, 1976
Note: Hersh a nephew of my great grandparents.
He was born in Philipsburg on July 28, 1927, a son of Mrs. Dortha J. Hersh of West Decatur and the late William H. Hersh.
Mr. Hersh was married to the former June Lewis who survives. Also surviving are his mother: a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Glenda) Pappas of Cleveland, and a grandson, Robert.
Three sisters also survive: Mrs. Merril (Geraldine) Shaw of Cleveland; Mrs. Robert (Maxine) Crane of Gearheatville and Mrs. Herman (Donna Jean) Justice of Oliver Springs, Tenn.
Mr. Hersh was preceded in death by his father and a brother.
He was a member of Mount Pigsah Baptist Church of Oliver Springs and the L.O.O.M. and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
The Rev. Ronald Young will officiate at the funeral Fridat at 11 a.m. in the Dahlgren Funeral Home at Philipsburg. Interment will follow in Presbyterian Cemetery in Port Matilda.
Friends will be received in the funeral home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: The (Clearfield) Progress, Tuesday, June 15, 1976
Note: Hersh a nephew of my great grandparents.
Annabell Walk (1934 - 2016)
Annabell Walk, 82, of Norristown passed away on Aug. 23, 2016.
She was born in Warriors Mark, PA on June 8, 1934 to the late Samuel A. and Helen E. (Robinson) Thomas.
She was the loving wife of the late Stanley R. Walk Sr. for 62 years.
She was predeceased by her brother Martin Thomas; sisters Lois Seller, Dorothy Miller; and granddaughter Lisa Bucci-Torres.
She loved having Sunday dinners with her family, enjoyed crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was a member of the Maennerchore Club of Norristown, and the Liberty Fire Co. of Spring City.
She is survived by her children Sandra Bucci and fiancé Danny, Bonnie Hamel and husband Ed, Stanley Walk Jr., daughter Linda Waters and husband Matt, Samuel Walk, Laura Walk-Bickerdyke and husband Mark, Donna Walk-Lattanzi and husband Jim, and William Walk and wife Justina; 22 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; nephew Skip Seller; and many other loving family and friends.
All are invited to a memorial service on Fri., Sep. 2 at 11:00am at Riverside Cemetery, 200 S. Montgomery Ave, Norristown, PA 19403. Arrangements by Kirk & Nice Inc.
Source: The Times Herald, August 26, 2016
Note: Annabell was the wife of a brother of my grandfather.
She was born in Warriors Mark, PA on June 8, 1934 to the late Samuel A. and Helen E. (Robinson) Thomas.
She was the loving wife of the late Stanley R. Walk Sr. for 62 years.
She was predeceased by her brother Martin Thomas; sisters Lois Seller, Dorothy Miller; and granddaughter Lisa Bucci-Torres.
She loved having Sunday dinners with her family, enjoyed crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren.
She was a member of the Maennerchore Club of Norristown, and the Liberty Fire Co. of Spring City.
She is survived by her children Sandra Bucci and fiancé Danny, Bonnie Hamel and husband Ed, Stanley Walk Jr., daughter Linda Waters and husband Matt, Samuel Walk, Laura Walk-Bickerdyke and husband Mark, Donna Walk-Lattanzi and husband Jim, and William Walk and wife Justina; 22 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; nephew Skip Seller; and many other loving family and friends.
All are invited to a memorial service on Fri., Sep. 2 at 11:00am at Riverside Cemetery, 200 S. Montgomery Ave, Norristown, PA 19403. Arrangements by Kirk & Nice Inc.
Source: The Times Herald, August 26, 2016
Note: Annabell was the wife of a brother of my grandfather.
Durwood M. Walk (1925 - 1959)
Durwood M. Walk, 1313 Blair Ave., died about 3:30 a.m. today at Tyrone Hospital after a brief illness, of a heart attack.
He was born Jan. 29, 1925 at Tyrone, the son of Wilbur and Bertha A. Richards Wal. He was married to Carman Ray of Tyrone, Jan. 20 1947, at Winchester, Va.
He is survived by his parents, his widow, the following children: Carlyne, Yvonne, Renee and Michele, all at home; the following brothers and sisters: Wilbur, Jr., Tyrone, Herman W. and Stanley R., Norristown, Phyllis E., Tyrone, and Anna Louise, Philadelphia.
He had been employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. as a baggageman at Tyrone. He was a member of Howard Gardner Post No. 281, American Legion.
Funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, in charge of Frederick Endress. Burial will be in Blair Memorial Park, with military honors.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 27, 1959
He was born Jan. 29, 1925 at Tyrone, the son of Wilbur and Bertha A. Richards Wal. He was married to Carman Ray of Tyrone, Jan. 20 1947, at Winchester, Va.
He is survived by his parents, his widow, the following children: Carlyne, Yvonne, Renee and Michele, all at home; the following brothers and sisters: Wilbur, Jr., Tyrone, Herman W. and Stanley R., Norristown, Phyllis E., Tyrone, and Anna Louise, Philadelphia.
He had been employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. as a baggageman at Tyrone. He was a member of Howard Gardner Post No. 281, American Legion.
Funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, in charge of Frederick Endress. Burial will be in Blair Memorial Park, with military honors.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 27, 1959
Peter Poullos (1897 - 1974)
Peter Poullos, 1409 Bald Eagle Ave., was dead on arrival at 12:30 p.m. yesterday at Tyrone Hospital.
He was born March 18, 1897 at Kalamana, Greece, a son of George and Catherine Poullos. On May 4, 1922 at Cumberland, Md., he was married to Olive May Walk.
Surviving are the widow, two daughters and a son, Mrs. Thurman (Audrey) Cowher, of Vail, Tyrone RD 3; William, of Decker Hollow, Tyrone RD 3, and Mrs. Albert (Dorothy) Cowher, of Tyrone RD 1; also 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Catherine Light, preceded him in death. He was the last of his immediate family.
He was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, and had owned a restaraunt prior to retirement.
Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, in charge of the Rev. Jerry Zuvers. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Saturday, February 16, 1974
He was born March 18, 1897 at Kalamana, Greece, a son of George and Catherine Poullos. On May 4, 1922 at Cumberland, Md., he was married to Olive May Walk.
Surviving are the widow, two daughters and a son, Mrs. Thurman (Audrey) Cowher, of Vail, Tyrone RD 3; William, of Decker Hollow, Tyrone RD 3, and Mrs. Albert (Dorothy) Cowher, of Tyrone RD 1; also 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Catherine Light, preceded him in death. He was the last of his immediate family.
He was a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church, and had owned a restaraunt prior to retirement.
Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, in charge of the Rev. Jerry Zuvers. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Saturday, February 16, 1974
Greta Walk (1936 - 2003)
Mrs. Greta Walk, age 67, of 3621 Pine Avenue, Erie, died Monday, April 7, 2003 at 7:20 p.m. at Hamot Hospital, Erie.
She was born January 17, 1936 in Warren, the daughter oe Elmer and Charlotte Kephart Lindquist and in 1957 was married to Blair A. Walk who survives.
Also surviving is one son, Gordon Walk and wife Martha of Erie, three grandchildren, Sara, Margaret and Wade, all of Erie and a brother Steven Lindquist and wife Ellen of Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Walk was a graduate of Warren High School and had been employed as a hairdresser, food preparer and was serving as a wedding consultant before her passing.
Funeral service for Mrs. Walk will be held Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home with Pastor Jay Jones officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Friends may call the funeral home from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Wednedsay, April 9, 2003.
She was born January 17, 1936 in Warren, the daughter oe Elmer and Charlotte Kephart Lindquist and in 1957 was married to Blair A. Walk who survives.
Also surviving is one son, Gordon Walk and wife Martha of Erie, three grandchildren, Sara, Margaret and Wade, all of Erie and a brother Steven Lindquist and wife Ellen of Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Walk was a graduate of Warren High School and had been employed as a hairdresser, food preparer and was serving as a wedding consultant before her passing.
Funeral service for Mrs. Walk will be held Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home with Pastor Jay Jones officiating. Interment will be made in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Friends may call the funeral home from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Wednedsay, April 9, 2003.
Margaret M. Walk (1907 - 1997)
Mrs. Margaret M. Walk, 89, of Vail, Tyrone RD #3 died Sunday, November 9, 1997 at 8:15 p.m. at Moran's Home in Bellwood following an extended illness.
She was born in Taylor Township on December 24, 1907, the daughter of Franklin and Dora (Sharrer) Clewell and on July 11, 1925 at Cumberland Md., was married to Gordon R. Walk who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Kenneth of Vail, and Blair of Erie; two daughters, Wilda Pierce of Glen Spey, N.Y. and Ruth, at home; 25 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Alonzo Clewell.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry and Gene; a daughter, Beatrice Petchel; two granddaughters; one grandson; and one sister.
Mrs. Walk was a member of God's Missionary Church of Seven Stars and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the United Transportation Workers Union.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 11 a.m. at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Nathan Shaffer of Tork officiating. Interment will be made at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Taylor Township, Centre County.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednedsay from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 11, 1997
Note: Wife of one of my grandfather's brother.
She was born in Taylor Township on December 24, 1907, the daughter of Franklin and Dora (Sharrer) Clewell and on July 11, 1925 at Cumberland Md., was married to Gordon R. Walk who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Kenneth of Vail, and Blair of Erie; two daughters, Wilda Pierce of Glen Spey, N.Y. and Ruth, at home; 25 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Alonzo Clewell.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry and Gene; a daughter, Beatrice Petchel; two granddaughters; one grandson; and one sister.
Mrs. Walk was a member of God's Missionary Church of Seven Stars and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the United Transportation Workers Union.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at 11 a.m. at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Nathan Shaffer of Tork officiating. Interment will be made at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Taylor Township, Centre County.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednedsay from 10 a.m. until the hour of the service.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Tuesday, November 11, 1997
Note: Wife of one of my grandfather's brother.
Leona May Walk (1868 - 1960)
Mrs. Leona May Walk, of Hannah, Port Matilda RD 1, died Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at her home of complications following an illness of two years.
She was born March 24, 1868 at Clover Run, Centre County, the daughter of A.R. and Rebecca McGrady Price. On July 3, 1890 at Centre County, she married George M. Walk. She was a lifelong resident of the area.
Surviving are 11 children, Mrs. Dortha Hersh, West Decatur; Mrs. Emma Matts, Port Matilda; Mrs. Ruth Kennedy, Sandy Ridge; Clayton, at home; Gordon R., of Vail; Mrs. Nellie Burd, Lewistown; Blair A. of Vail; Stanley M. of Ithaca, N.Y.; Howard L. of Tyrone RD 3; Wilbur F. Walk, Sr. of Tyrone; Mrs. Olive Poullous, Tyrone.
Also surviving are a brother, W.W. Price of Port Matilda RD; 55 grandchildren, 108 great grandchildren and 11 great, great grandchildren.
She was a member of the Hannah Methodist Church, where funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m. EST in charge of the Revs. George I. Straub and Paul R. Rowland. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Cox Funeral Home, Warriors Mark.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Monday, September 26, 1960Note: Leona was my great grandfather's mother.
She was born March 24, 1868 at Clover Run, Centre County, the daughter of A.R. and Rebecca McGrady Price. On July 3, 1890 at Centre County, she married George M. Walk. She was a lifelong resident of the area.
Surviving are 11 children, Mrs. Dortha Hersh, West Decatur; Mrs. Emma Matts, Port Matilda; Mrs. Ruth Kennedy, Sandy Ridge; Clayton, at home; Gordon R., of Vail; Mrs. Nellie Burd, Lewistown; Blair A. of Vail; Stanley M. of Ithaca, N.Y.; Howard L. of Tyrone RD 3; Wilbur F. Walk, Sr. of Tyrone; Mrs. Olive Poullous, Tyrone.
Also surviving are a brother, W.W. Price of Port Matilda RD; 55 grandchildren, 108 great grandchildren and 11 great, great grandchildren.
She was a member of the Hannah Methodist Church, where funeral service will be held today at 2 p.m. EST in charge of the Revs. George I. Straub and Paul R. Rowland. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Cox Funeral Home, Warriors Mark.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Monday, September 26, 1960Note: Leona was my great grandfather's mother.
Clayton E. Walk (1903 - 1972)
Clayton E. Walk of Port Matilda RD 1, Hannah, died Friday Oct. 27 at 4:45 p.m. as a result of injuries he sustained when struck by an automobile while walking along Route 220, three and one-half miles south of Port Matilda.
He was born Nov. 3, 1903 at Hannah, Centre County, the son of George M. and Leona M. (Price) Walk, and had been a lifelong resident of that area.
He is survived by the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Dortha Hersh, West Decatur; Mrs. Alma Matta, Hannah; Howard L. Walk, Tyrone RD 3; Mrs. Ruth W. Kennedy, Sandy Ridge; Wilbur F. Walk and Mrs. Peter (Olive) Poullos, both of Tyrone; Gordon R. Walk of Vail; Mrs. Nellie Burd, Lewistown; Blair A. Walk, Vali; Stanley M. Walk, Ithaca, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews.
He was a member of the Hannah Methodist Church, where he served for more than 30 years as a Sunday School teacher. He was an honorary member of the Bald Eagle Valley Holy Association.
A woodsman, he had retired from his employment with the Taylor Township road crew.
Funeral service will be held Monday, at 2 p.m. at the Hannah Methodist Church, with the Rev. James Williams and Rev. Van Beeman officiating. Interment will be made in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Taylor Twp.
Friends will be received at the Getz and Searer Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today, after 2 p.m. on Sunday, and after 11 a.m. Monday at the Hannah Methodist Church.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Saturday, October 28, 1972.
Note: My great grandfather's brother.
He was born Nov. 3, 1903 at Hannah, Centre County, the son of George M. and Leona M. (Price) Walk, and had been a lifelong resident of that area.
He is survived by the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Dortha Hersh, West Decatur; Mrs. Alma Matta, Hannah; Howard L. Walk, Tyrone RD 3; Mrs. Ruth W. Kennedy, Sandy Ridge; Wilbur F. Walk and Mrs. Peter (Olive) Poullos, both of Tyrone; Gordon R. Walk of Vail; Mrs. Nellie Burd, Lewistown; Blair A. Walk, Vali; Stanley M. Walk, Ithaca, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews.
He was a member of the Hannah Methodist Church, where he served for more than 30 years as a Sunday School teacher. He was an honorary member of the Bald Eagle Valley Holy Association.
A woodsman, he had retired from his employment with the Taylor Township road crew.
Funeral service will be held Monday, at 2 p.m. at the Hannah Methodist Church, with the Rev. James Williams and Rev. Van Beeman officiating. Interment will be made in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Taylor Twp.
Friends will be received at the Getz and Searer Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today, after 2 p.m. on Sunday, and after 11 a.m. Monday at the Hannah Methodist Church.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Saturday, October 28, 1972.
Note: My great grandfather's brother.
Blair A. Walk (1910 - 1985)
Blair A. Walk, 75, of Vail, Tyrone RD 3, died Tuesday, August 27, 1985 at 7 a.m. at the Tyrone Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was born June 5, 1910 at Hannah, Port Matilda RD 2, the son of George M. and Leona Price Walk. On June 21, 1939 at Tyrone, he was married to Ethel P. Dixon.
He is survived by his wife, four sons and one daughter, Clayton Walk, Mrs. John (Nancy) Hammond and Blair Walk Jr., all of Vali, David Walk, at home, and Clair Walk, of Upper Bald Eagle, 11 grandchildren, one great grandson and four brothers and two sisters, Howard Walk, Bald Eagle; Wilbur Walk, Tyrone; Mrs. Olive Poullos, Tyrone Forge; Gordon Walk, Vail; Mrs. Nellie Burd, Lewistown and Stanley Walk, Ithaca, N.Y. He was preceded in death by two sons and six brothers and sisters.
He was a member of the Hannah United Methodist Church and retired on June 1, 1975 as a custodian at Big Yank Corp. after six years of service. Prior to that time he had been employed a number of years by the Tyrone Borough as a caretaker at Reservoir Park.
Funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Feller Memorial Home with the Rev. David E. Shultaberger officiating. Interment will be at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Port Matilda RD w. Friends will be received at the memorial home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 28, 1985
Note: Blair was one of my great grandfather's brothers.
He was born June 5, 1910 at Hannah, Port Matilda RD 2, the son of George M. and Leona Price Walk. On June 21, 1939 at Tyrone, he was married to Ethel P. Dixon.
He is survived by his wife, four sons and one daughter, Clayton Walk, Mrs. John (Nancy) Hammond and Blair Walk Jr., all of Vali, David Walk, at home, and Clair Walk, of Upper Bald Eagle, 11 grandchildren, one great grandson and four brothers and two sisters, Howard Walk, Bald Eagle; Wilbur Walk, Tyrone; Mrs. Olive Poullos, Tyrone Forge; Gordon Walk, Vail; Mrs. Nellie Burd, Lewistown and Stanley Walk, Ithaca, N.Y. He was preceded in death by two sons and six brothers and sisters.
He was a member of the Hannah United Methodist Church and retired on June 1, 1975 as a custodian at Big Yank Corp. after six years of service. Prior to that time he had been employed a number of years by the Tyrone Borough as a caretaker at Reservoir Park.
Funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Feller Memorial Home with the Rev. David E. Shultaberger officiating. Interment will be at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Port Matilda RD w. Friends will be received at the memorial home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Wednesday, August 28, 1985
Note: Blair was one of my great grandfather's brothers.
Nellie Walk Burd (1908 - 1998)
LEWISTOWN -- Nellie Walk Burd, 90, of 252 W. Fifth St. died at 5:01 a.m. Monday, June 8, 1998, at Lewistown Hospital.
She was born March 24, 1908, in Centre County, a daughter of late George Miles and Leona M. (Price) Walk. Her husband, Sylvester A. Burd, died Oct. 30, 1966.
Earlier in life, she was employed by the American Viscose Corp. and then worked at the Pennsylvania State Liquor Store, Lewistown, for 20 years.
She was a member of the Textile Workers Union of American Ladies Auxiliary Local 5 for more than 50 years and held several offices; was a member of the Civil Defense during World War II and the West End Playground Association; and was a member and past president of the Mifflin County Democratic Women.
She was a member of the Democratic Committee, Pennsylvania Gedration of Democratic Women, Pennsylvania Agricultural Democractics and the National Democratic Party and served as inspector of elections for the 1st Ward of the 1st Precinct, Borough of Lewistown, for more than 50 years.
She was also a member of the Blue Juniata Chapter of the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind and served as a board Member of Burd House Inc.
Mrs. Burd was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hannah Furnace, Centre County, and attended First United Methodist Church, Lewistown.
Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Cecelia and Andrew Orloski, Barbara and James Wolfkill and Rita and Charles Moser, all of Lewistown; one son, Lawrence A. "Larry" Burd of Harrisburg; one sister, Olive Poullos, Bellwood; 13 grandchildren, including Yvonne Adele Wolfkill and James Sylvester Wolfkill, both of Sunbury; 25 great grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; and two step great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by six brothers, five sisters and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Hoesnstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown by the Rev. Dr. Paul Wilcox and the Rev. Thaddeus Strzelec. Burial will be in Juniata Memorial Park.
Visitors may call from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Source: Sunbury The Daily Item, Wednesday, June 10, 1998
Note: Nellie was one of my great grandfather's sisters.
She was born March 24, 1908, in Centre County, a daughter of late George Miles and Leona M. (Price) Walk. Her husband, Sylvester A. Burd, died Oct. 30, 1966.
Earlier in life, she was employed by the American Viscose Corp. and then worked at the Pennsylvania State Liquor Store, Lewistown, for 20 years.
She was a member of the Textile Workers Union of American Ladies Auxiliary Local 5 for more than 50 years and held several offices; was a member of the Civil Defense during World War II and the West End Playground Association; and was a member and past president of the Mifflin County Democratic Women.
She was a member of the Democratic Committee, Pennsylvania Gedration of Democratic Women, Pennsylvania Agricultural Democractics and the National Democratic Party and served as inspector of elections for the 1st Ward of the 1st Precinct, Borough of Lewistown, for more than 50 years.
She was also a member of the Blue Juniata Chapter of the Pennsylvania Council of the Blind and served as a board Member of Burd House Inc.
Mrs. Burd was a member of First United Methodist Church, Hannah Furnace, Centre County, and attended First United Methodist Church, Lewistown.
Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Cecelia and Andrew Orloski, Barbara and James Wolfkill and Rita and Charles Moser, all of Lewistown; one son, Lawrence A. "Larry" Burd of Harrisburg; one sister, Olive Poullos, Bellwood; 13 grandchildren, including Yvonne Adele Wolfkill and James Sylvester Wolfkill, both of Sunbury; 25 great grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; and two step great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by six brothers, five sisters and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Hoesnstine Funeral Home Inc., 75 Logan St., Lewistown by the Rev. Dr. Paul Wilcox and the Rev. Thaddeus Strzelec. Burial will be in Juniata Memorial Park.
Visitors may call from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Source: Sunbury The Daily Item, Wednesday, June 10, 1998
Note: Nellie was one of my great grandfather's sisters.
Mabel McMonigal (1890 - 1955)
Of 37 E. Marshall Ave., Pittsburgh, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George McMonigal, with whom she resided.
Mrs. McMonigal was born at Hannah Furnace about 65 years ago, a daughter of George M. and Leona (Price) Walk.
She leaves her husband, Edward; three sons, Ralph of Brookville, Roland of Georgia and George of Pittsburgh; nine grandchildren and these brothers and sisters, Mrs. Dorthea Hersh of West Decatur, Mrs. Alma Matts of Philadelphia, Mrs. Ruth Kennedy of Sandy Ridge, Mrs. Nellie Burd of Lewistown, Wilbur Walk of Tyrone, Mrs. Olive Poulus of Pemberton, Clayton Walk of Hannah, Gordon, Blair and Edward Walk of Tyrone, RD 3, and Stanley Walk of Ithaca, N.Y.
Friends are being received at the Graham and Getz Funeral Home, Tyrone.
Source: Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, June 29, 1955
Note: Mabel was one of my great grandfather's sisters.
Mrs. McMonigal was born at Hannah Furnace about 65 years ago, a daughter of George M. and Leona (Price) Walk.
She leaves her husband, Edward; three sons, Ralph of Brookville, Roland of Georgia and George of Pittsburgh; nine grandchildren and these brothers and sisters, Mrs. Dorthea Hersh of West Decatur, Mrs. Alma Matts of Philadelphia, Mrs. Ruth Kennedy of Sandy Ridge, Mrs. Nellie Burd of Lewistown, Wilbur Walk of Tyrone, Mrs. Olive Poulus of Pemberton, Clayton Walk of Hannah, Gordon, Blair and Edward Walk of Tyrone, RD 3, and Stanley Walk of Ithaca, N.Y.
Friends are being received at the Graham and Getz Funeral Home, Tyrone.
Source: Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, June 29, 1955
Note: Mabel was one of my great grandfather's sisters.
Howard L. Walk Sr. (1896 - 1988)
Howard L. Walk Sr., of Tyrone RD 3, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1988 at 8:30 a.m. at Tyrone Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born Jan. 2, 1896 at Hannah Furnace, Taylor Township, Centre County, the son of Georga and Leona Price Walk. He was married to Ida McMonigal Fink, who died Sept. 19, 1974.
He is survived by three daughter and five sons, Mrs. George (Helen) Dillon of Julian; Howard L. Walk, Jr., Elwood E. Walk, Mrs. Fred (Irene) Reese, Warren L. Walk, Austin E. Walk and Bettye M. Walk, all of Tyrone; and Arthur B. Walk, of Port Matilda; one step-son, Walter Fink, of Patton, 20 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren and three brothers and two sisters, Wilbur Walk, Gordon Walk and Mrs. Olive Poullos, all of Tyrone, Stanley Walk of Ithaca, N.Y. and Mrs. Nellie Burd, of Lewistown. He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
He was a member of the Hannah Methodist Church and had served as Sunday School superintendent for 35 years. He was self-employed.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home with the Rev. David E. Shultzaberger officiating. Interment will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Monday, February 8, 1988
Note: Howard was my great grandfather's brother.
He was born Jan. 2, 1896 at Hannah Furnace, Taylor Township, Centre County, the son of Georga and Leona Price Walk. He was married to Ida McMonigal Fink, who died Sept. 19, 1974.
He is survived by three daughter and five sons, Mrs. George (Helen) Dillon of Julian; Howard L. Walk, Jr., Elwood E. Walk, Mrs. Fred (Irene) Reese, Warren L. Walk, Austin E. Walk and Bettye M. Walk, all of Tyrone; and Arthur B. Walk, of Port Matilda; one step-son, Walter Fink, of Patton, 20 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren and three brothers and two sisters, Wilbur Walk, Gordon Walk and Mrs. Olive Poullos, all of Tyrone, Stanley Walk of Ithaca, N.Y. and Mrs. Nellie Burd, of Lewistown. He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
He was a member of the Hannah Methodist Church and had served as Sunday School superintendent for 35 years. He was self-employed.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home with the Rev. David E. Shultzaberger officiating. Interment will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Monday, February 8, 1988
Note: Howard was my great grandfather's brother.
George Walk (1862 - 1917)
George Walk, a farmer of Port Matilda, died at the Altoona Hospital, yesterday morning at 3 o'clock, of typhoid fever.
He was admitted from his home on Sept. 20.
Born Feb. 20, 1862, deceased was a son of George and M. A. Walk, and resided in Port Matilda, for a number of years.
He is survived by his wife and several children, as also a daughter, Mrs. W. E. McMonigal, of 114 Second Avenue.
The body was taken to Hannah Furnace last evening, funeral services to be announced later.
Source: Altoona Times, Wednesday, October 17, 1917
Note: George Walk was my great-grandfather's father.
He was admitted from his home on Sept. 20.
Born Feb. 20, 1862, deceased was a son of George and M. A. Walk, and resided in Port Matilda, for a number of years.
He is survived by his wife and several children, as also a daughter, Mrs. W. E. McMonigal, of 114 Second Avenue.
The body was taken to Hannah Furnace last evening, funeral services to be announced later.
Source: Altoona Times, Wednesday, October 17, 1917
Note: George Walk was my great-grandfather's father.
Peggy Jo Walk Is Bride Of Sgt. James A Snyder
Peggy Jo Walk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur F. Walk, Jr., Box 63-2, Tyrone RD 2 Tipton, and James A. Snyder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Snyder of Olanta, Clearfield Co., were united in marriage here on Nov. 2.
The double ring ceremony was performed at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. William Kyler at the First Assembly of God, Blair Ave., and 12th St.
Given in marriage by her parents, the bridge was attired in a floor length gown of solid Chantilly lace, with a scalloped Sabrina neckline enhanced with pearls and sequins and long tapered sleeves. From the Basque waistline a bouffant skirt flowed with ruffles which swept into a cathedral train that hooked to a bustle. Her flowers were a cascade bouquet of white carnations and roses with Italian glittered wheat.
Mrs. Nancy A. Walk, of Tipton, a sister-in-law of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a long moss green gown, flowing panel with empire waistline, and her flowers were a cascade bouquet of fall tones of pom poms with Italian wheat.
Paul Snyder Jr. of Glen Ritchey, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Wilbur Walk III, of Tipton, a brother of the bride, and Gary Snyder, of Olanta, brother of the bridegroom, were ushers.
Mrs. Carol Kimmel, Tyrone, organist, played traditional weeding and ceremonial music and the bride's selection, "Melody of Love'.
The mother of the bridge wore a street length sheath dress of lavender with black accessories. Her corsage was white and yellow carnations. The mother of the bridegroom wore a street length teal blue dress with black accessories and wore a corsae of white and yellow carnations.
The bride, a 1966 graduate of Tyrone Area High School is employed in the nursery at Mercy Hospital, Altoona. The bridegroom, a graduate of Curwensville High School, will complete four years of service with the U.S. Air Force tomorrow, Dec. 14. He holds a sergeant rating as a jet aviation specialist mechanic and is stationed at the U.S. Air Force Base, Dover, Del.,
A reception was held following the ceremony at the social hall of the Blazing Arrow Hook & Ladder Fire Co.
Following a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Canada, the bridge is residing with her parents at Tipton until the bridegroom is discharged from the Air Force.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Friday, December 13, 1968
The double ring ceremony was performed at 2:30 p.m. by the Rev. William Kyler at the First Assembly of God, Blair Ave., and 12th St.
Given in marriage by her parents, the bridge was attired in a floor length gown of solid Chantilly lace, with a scalloped Sabrina neckline enhanced with pearls and sequins and long tapered sleeves. From the Basque waistline a bouffant skirt flowed with ruffles which swept into a cathedral train that hooked to a bustle. Her flowers were a cascade bouquet of white carnations and roses with Italian glittered wheat.
Mrs. Nancy A. Walk, of Tipton, a sister-in-law of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a long moss green gown, flowing panel with empire waistline, and her flowers were a cascade bouquet of fall tones of pom poms with Italian wheat.
Paul Snyder Jr. of Glen Ritchey, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Wilbur Walk III, of Tipton, a brother of the bride, and Gary Snyder, of Olanta, brother of the bridegroom, were ushers.
Mrs. Carol Kimmel, Tyrone, organist, played traditional weeding and ceremonial music and the bride's selection, "Melody of Love'.
The mother of the bridge wore a street length sheath dress of lavender with black accessories. Her corsage was white and yellow carnations. The mother of the bridegroom wore a street length teal blue dress with black accessories and wore a corsae of white and yellow carnations.
The bride, a 1966 graduate of Tyrone Area High School is employed in the nursery at Mercy Hospital, Altoona. The bridegroom, a graduate of Curwensville High School, will complete four years of service with the U.S. Air Force tomorrow, Dec. 14. He holds a sergeant rating as a jet aviation specialist mechanic and is stationed at the U.S. Air Force Base, Dover, Del.,
A reception was held following the ceremony at the social hall of the Blazing Arrow Hook & Ladder Fire Co.
Following a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Canada, the bridge is residing with her parents at Tipton until the bridegroom is discharged from the Air Force.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Friday, December 13, 1968
Walk - Smith Engagement
Miss Mary Lou Smith announces the engagement of her sister, Nancy Ann, above, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, Northwood, to Wilbur F. Walk III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbut F. Walk Jr., of 226 E. 12th St. No date has been set for the wedding.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Thursday, June 2, 1966
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Thursday, June 2, 1966
Walk - Pressler Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Lovell, Tyrone RD 2, announce the engagement of Virginia Pressler to David Walk, son or Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur F. Walk Jr., Tyrone, RD 2.
Miss Pressler is a 1971 graduate of Altoona Beauty School of Hair Designing and Cosmetology and is employed by Smith's Beauty Shop.
Her fiance is employed at the Tyrone Pizza Shop.
No date has been set for the wedding.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Saturday, February 12, 1972
Miss Pressler is a 1971 graduate of Altoona Beauty School of Hair Designing and Cosmetology and is employed by Smith's Beauty Shop.
Her fiance is employed at the Tyrone Pizza Shop.
No date has been set for the wedding.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Saturday, February 12, 1972
Williams - Dunkel Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Dunkel of Boalsburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen L. Dunkel, to Larry L. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Williams Sr., of Lemont.
Miss Dunkel, whose mother is the former Helen Smith of Tyrone, is a 1973 graduate of State College Area High School and a graduate of Empire Beauty School, State College.
She is employed as a beautician by Pietro of Italy Coiffures, State College.
Williams is a 1970 graduate of State College High and is manager of the men's department at Danks & Co., State College.
A July 20 wedding is planned.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 26, 1975
Miss Dunkel, whose mother is the former Helen Smith of Tyrone, is a 1973 graduate of State College Area High School and a graduate of Empire Beauty School, State College.
She is employed as a beautician by Pietro of Italy Coiffures, State College.
Williams is a 1970 graduate of State College High and is manager of the men's department at Danks & Co., State College.
A July 20 wedding is planned.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 26, 1975
Smith - Dunkel Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dunkel, Jr., Boalsburg R. 1, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Cindy Sue, to Randy Lee Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smith, State College, former residents of Gettysburg. Randy is the grandson of Mr. Harvey White, Sr., 853 Fairview Ave., Gettysburg.
The bride-elect is a 1976 graduate of State College Area High School and is a student at the University where she is studying toward a degree in education.
Her fiance, a 1974 graduate of the same high school, is a law enforcement and corrections major at Penn State.
Source: The Gettysburg Times, Tuesday, January 10, 1978
The bride-elect is a 1976 graduate of State College Area High School and is a student at the University where she is studying toward a degree in education.
Her fiance, a 1974 graduate of the same high school, is a law enforcement and corrections major at Penn State.
Source: The Gettysburg Times, Tuesday, January 10, 1978
Dunkel - Smith Engagement
The engagement of Helen L. Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Smith, Northwood, to Lee Jennings Dunkel, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jennings Dunkel, Boalsburg, has been announced. She is a graduate of Tyrone High School, Class of 1951 and is currently employed at Fink Brothers Hardware store. Mr. Dunkel is a graduate of State College High, class of 1948, and is employed in State College. A June wedding is planned.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Thursday, April 9, 1953
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Thursday, April 9, 1953
Sisters Meet After 26 Years Apart
Mrs. Wilbur F. Walk, Sr., 1311 Blair Avenue, Tyrone, returned home this week from Holland, Mich., where she visited with her sister, Mrs. Edgar Lytle, whom she had not seen for 26 years and whose whereabouts she did not know of until six weeks ago. She was accompanied to Holland by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. W.F. Walk, Jr.
The sisters were separated in 1918 with the death of their parents in Osceola Mills during the influenza epidemic. Mrs. Walk, then Bertha Richards, was 15 years of age and the eldest in a family of six children. Mrs. Lytle, then Betty Richards, was two years old and following the death of the parents, which occurred within four days of each other, was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. G. Whitmer. The other four children were placed in the home at Clearfield.
The Whittmer family then resided in Butler, Pa., and upon adoption of Betty promised not to locate any of her kin until she was 21 years ago age.
Two years ago, without the knowledge of Mrs. Lytle, the Whitmer family endeavored to secure a birth certificate for their adopted daughter, writing to Harrisburg and Butler. Later they wrote to the superintendent of the Children's Home in Clearfield and then learned that in 1928 a letter had been received from Mrs. Walk inquiring about her sister, Betty. The superintendent sent Mrs. Walk's address to the Whitmers together with photographs. Contact was made and the sisters exchanged correspondence.
The reunion at Holland, Mich., was a hurried one and arrangements are being made for a big family reunion in Tyrone during the Christmas season. Of the family of six children, five are living.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Thursday, September 21, 1944
The sisters were separated in 1918 with the death of their parents in Osceola Mills during the influenza epidemic. Mrs. Walk, then Bertha Richards, was 15 years of age and the eldest in a family of six children. Mrs. Lytle, then Betty Richards, was two years old and following the death of the parents, which occurred within four days of each other, was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. G. Whitmer. The other four children were placed in the home at Clearfield.
The Whittmer family then resided in Butler, Pa., and upon adoption of Betty promised not to locate any of her kin until she was 21 years ago age.
Two years ago, without the knowledge of Mrs. Lytle, the Whitmer family endeavored to secure a birth certificate for their adopted daughter, writing to Harrisburg and Butler. Later they wrote to the superintendent of the Children's Home in Clearfield and then learned that in 1928 a letter had been received from Mrs. Walk inquiring about her sister, Betty. The superintendent sent Mrs. Walk's address to the Whitmers together with photographs. Contact was made and the sisters exchanged correspondence.
The reunion at Holland, Mich., was a hurried one and arrangements are being made for a big family reunion in Tyrone during the Christmas season. Of the family of six children, five are living.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Thursday, September 21, 1944
Jessie Anna Smith (1914 - 1964)
Mrs. Jessie Anna Smith, Northwood, Tyrone RD 3, died at 3:50 a.m. today at Johnstown Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born Nov. 4, 1914, at Thomastown, a daughter of John and May Miller Estright.
She was married Sept. 21, 1933 at Tyrone, to Joseph M. Smith, who died April 9, 1957.
Surviving are the following sons and daughter, Mrs. Helen Dunkel, State College; Miss Mary L. Smith, Tyrone; William J. Smith, with the U.S. Army in Vietnam; Donald R. Smith, Tyrone; DAniel F. Smith, with the U.S. Army in South Carolina; Robert L., U.S. Army Air Force, California; Jack M. Smith, Duncansville; Joseph and Nancy and Joy, all at home; also eight grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Sarah Slope, State College; Mrs. Florence Alexander, of Unionville; Mrs. Dolly Tibbets, Avon, Conn.l Mrs. Helen Hanna, Manor; and William, of Tyrone.
She was a member of Northwood Chapel.
Funeral arrangements, incomplete, are in charge of the Johnson Funeral Home.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Thursday, April 2, 1964
She was born Nov. 4, 1914, at Thomastown, a daughter of John and May Miller Estright.
She was married Sept. 21, 1933 at Tyrone, to Joseph M. Smith, who died April 9, 1957.
Surviving are the following sons and daughter, Mrs. Helen Dunkel, State College; Miss Mary L. Smith, Tyrone; William J. Smith, with the U.S. Army in Vietnam; Donald R. Smith, Tyrone; DAniel F. Smith, with the U.S. Army in South Carolina; Robert L., U.S. Army Air Force, California; Jack M. Smith, Duncansville; Joseph and Nancy and Joy, all at home; also eight grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Sarah Slope, State College; Mrs. Florence Alexander, of Unionville; Mrs. Dolly Tibbets, Avon, Conn.l Mrs. Helen Hanna, Manor; and William, of Tyrone.
She was a member of Northwood Chapel.
Funeral arrangements, incomplete, are in charge of the Johnson Funeral Home.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Thursday, April 2, 1964
Antoinette Iadarola Wed To Don Smith
Antoinette Iadarola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Iadarola, Thomastown, and Donald R. Smith, son of Mrs. Jessie Smith, Northwood, were married on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in a double-ring ceremony performed by the Rev. Carl Genry in the parsonage of the Bald Eagle Methodist Church.
Miss Mary Lou Smith, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor, and John Banks, brother-in-law of the bridge, was best man.
A reception was held following the wedding at the home of the bridgegroom for 25 persons.
The bride, an honor graduate of Tyrone Area High School, class of 1958, is a secretary in the office of the superintendent of public schools. The bridegroom is a graduate of TAHS, class of 1958. The newlyweds will reside at the home of his mother for the present.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 18, 1959
Miss Mary Lou Smith, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor, and John Banks, brother-in-law of the bridge, was best man.
A reception was held following the wedding at the home of the bridgegroom for 25 persons.
The bride, an honor graduate of Tyrone Area High School, class of 1958, is a secretary in the office of the superintendent of public schools. The bridegroom is a graduate of TAHS, class of 1958. The newlyweds will reside at the home of his mother for the present.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 18, 1959
Mary Lou Smith (1935 - 1990)
Miss Mary Lou "Toni" Smith, 55, of Apartment 6, 1014 Logan Ave., Tyrone, died Friday, Sept. 14, 1990, at 10:30 p.m. at Mercy Hospital, Altoona.
She was born March 13, 1935, in Tyrone, the daughter of Joseph M. and Jessie Anna (Estright) Smith.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jim (Cammy) Burris of Bellefonte, a grandson, Adam, three sisters and five brothers, Mrs. Lee (Helen) Dunkel, Boalsburg; Donald R. Smith, Pottstown; Daniel F. Smith, Tyrone; Robert Lee Smith, California; Jack M. Smith, Sandy Ridge; Joseph M. Smith, Jr., Tyrone; Mrs. Wilbur (Nancy A.) Walk, Spring, Texas; and Joy K. Peters, Altoona; a sister-in-law, Leah C. Smith of Northwood, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, William J. Smith.
She was a member of the Northwood Baptist Chapel, where she served as church treasurer and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was a 1953 graduate of Tyrone High School and was employed by Teut Trucking, Inc., formerly Weston's Trucking Company of Tyrone, as a secretary bookkeeper, and had been previously employed at the Tyrone Provision Meat Plant.
Funeral service was held today at 11 a.m. at the Northwood Baptist Chapel with Pastor Lary Burholder and Pastro John Truax officiating. Interment will be at Bald Eagle Cemetery. Friends were received Saturday at the Derman Funeral Home Inc. and today at the church before the services.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Northwood Baptist Chapel.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Monday, September 17, 1990
She was born March 13, 1935, in Tyrone, the daughter of Joseph M. and Jessie Anna (Estright) Smith.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jim (Cammy) Burris of Bellefonte, a grandson, Adam, three sisters and five brothers, Mrs. Lee (Helen) Dunkel, Boalsburg; Donald R. Smith, Pottstown; Daniel F. Smith, Tyrone; Robert Lee Smith, California; Jack M. Smith, Sandy Ridge; Joseph M. Smith, Jr., Tyrone; Mrs. Wilbur (Nancy A.) Walk, Spring, Texas; and Joy K. Peters, Altoona; a sister-in-law, Leah C. Smith of Northwood, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, William J. Smith.
She was a member of the Northwood Baptist Chapel, where she served as church treasurer and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was a 1953 graduate of Tyrone High School and was employed by Teut Trucking, Inc., formerly Weston's Trucking Company of Tyrone, as a secretary bookkeeper, and had been previously employed at the Tyrone Provision Meat Plant.
Funeral service was held today at 11 a.m. at the Northwood Baptist Chapel with Pastor Lary Burholder and Pastro John Truax officiating. Interment will be at Bald Eagle Cemetery. Friends were received Saturday at the Derman Funeral Home Inc. and today at the church before the services.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Northwood Baptist Chapel.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Monday, September 17, 1990
Elmer Witters (1901 - 1977)
Elmer T. Witters, 75, of Box 192, Silverford Heights, Mount Union died at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 1977 at his home. He had been in failing health since 1958.
A native of Huntingdon he was born September 27, 1901 to Edward and Ida (Crownover) Witters. On December 23, 1922, he married the former Ruth Gill at Huntingdon.
Surviving are his widow and five children, James G., Shirleysburg; Paul A., Morrisdale; Mrs. Clay (Gloria) Sunderland, Newton Hamilton; William R., Mount Union, R.D. and Maynard M., Shirleysburg Rd.D. One son, John, preceded in death. There are 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildredn.
Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters, Jess, Mill Creek; Bruce, Philipsburg; Mrs. Hilda Mertiff, Birmingham and Mrs. Dora Leonard, Huntingdon.
The deceased was of the Methodist faith.
He worked in the refractories in Mount Union for 42 years, and was retired after 30 years at Harbison-Walker.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, from the Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union. The Rev. Charles Rhodes will officiate and burial will be in the Newton Hamilton Memorial Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time for services.
Source: The (Huntingdon) Daily News, Monday, May 2, 1977
Note: My great-grandmother's brother
A native of Huntingdon he was born September 27, 1901 to Edward and Ida (Crownover) Witters. On December 23, 1922, he married the former Ruth Gill at Huntingdon.
Surviving are his widow and five children, James G., Shirleysburg; Paul A., Morrisdale; Mrs. Clay (Gloria) Sunderland, Newton Hamilton; William R., Mount Union, R.D. and Maynard M., Shirleysburg Rd.D. One son, John, preceded in death. There are 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildredn.
Also surviving are two brothers and two sisters, Jess, Mill Creek; Bruce, Philipsburg; Mrs. Hilda Mertiff, Birmingham and Mrs. Dora Leonard, Huntingdon.
The deceased was of the Methodist faith.
He worked in the refractories in Mount Union for 42 years, and was retired after 30 years at Harbison-Walker.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, from the Heath Funeral Home, Mount Union. The Rev. Charles Rhodes will officiate and burial will be in the Newton Hamilton Memorial Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time for services.
Source: The (Huntingdon) Daily News, Monday, May 2, 1977
Note: My great-grandmother's brother
Friday, April 17, 2020
Bertha A. Walk (1902 - 1990)
Mrs. Bertha A. Walk, 87, of 1311 Blair Ave., Tyrone, died Monday, March 26, 1990, at 8:47 p.m. at the Tyrone Hospital following an illness of one month.
She was born Nov. 13, 1902, at Osceola Mills, the daughter of Alexander and Christina Harris Richards. On April 8, 1922, at Columbua Avenue Methodist Church, she was married to Wilbur F. Walk Sr. by the Rev. Gordon Arch Williams.
She is survived by her husband, three sons and two daughtets, Wilbur Walk Jr. of Tipton; Herman W. Walk and Stanley R. Walk, both of Norristown; Miss Phyllis E. Walk, at home; and Mrs. Anna L. Hunsicker of Tyrone; 24 grandchildren, including Dana Daugherty who was raised in the family home; 43 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. A son, Derwood M. Walk, died Jan. 20, 1959. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, William D. Walk, and a great-grandchild.
She was a member of the Free Methodist Church, the Ladies Bible Class, the Missionary Society, and Excelsior Lodge 219 of the Auziliary to the United Transportation Workers Union.
Funeral serivce will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Daivd E. Shultzaberger officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home WEdnesday, MArch 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church Thursday, March 29, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Blair County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 326 Allegheny Street, Holidaysburg, Pa., 16648.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 27, 1990
She was born Nov. 13, 1902, at Osceola Mills, the daughter of Alexander and Christina Harris Richards. On April 8, 1922, at Columbua Avenue Methodist Church, she was married to Wilbur F. Walk Sr. by the Rev. Gordon Arch Williams.
She is survived by her husband, three sons and two daughtets, Wilbur Walk Jr. of Tipton; Herman W. Walk and Stanley R. Walk, both of Norristown; Miss Phyllis E. Walk, at home; and Mrs. Anna L. Hunsicker of Tyrone; 24 grandchildren, including Dana Daugherty who was raised in the family home; 43 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. A son, Derwood M. Walk, died Jan. 20, 1959. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, William D. Walk, and a great-grandchild.
She was a member of the Free Methodist Church, the Ladies Bible Class, the Missionary Society, and Excelsior Lodge 219 of the Auziliary to the United Transportation Workers Union.
Funeral serivce will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Daivd E. Shultzaberger officiating. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home WEdnesday, MArch 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church Thursday, March 29, from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Blair County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, 326 Allegheny Street, Holidaysburg, Pa., 16648.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 27, 1990
Grace T. Phillips (1907 - 1990)
Grace T. Phillips, 82, of West Decatur R.D. 1, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1990 at Clearfield Hospital.
She was born August 29, 1907, at Decatur Township, the daughter of Alexander and Christina (Harris) Richards. She was married to Arthur G. Phillips, who died in 1951.
She is survived by three daughters and four sons, Mrs. Dorothy Young, Woodland; Samuel R. Phillips and the Rev. Foster W. Phillips, both of West Decatur R.D.; Ronald Phillips and James L. Phillips, both of West Decatur; Mrs. Gilbert (Carol) Beck, Houtzdale; and Mrs. Thomas (Rachel) Thacik, Curwensville; 22 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Wilbur (Bertha) Walk, Tyrone. She was preceded in death by four children, one sister and two brothers.
She was a member of the House of Prayer, Morgan Run.
Funeral service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the House of Prayer, Morgan Run, with the Rev. Edward Dixon officiating. Interment will be at Sanborn Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Heath Funeral Home, Osceola Mills, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Clearfield County Heart Association or to the American Kidney Foundation.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Friday, January 12, 1990
Note: My great grandmother's sister.
She was born August 29, 1907, at Decatur Township, the daughter of Alexander and Christina (Harris) Richards. She was married to Arthur G. Phillips, who died in 1951.
She is survived by three daughters and four sons, Mrs. Dorothy Young, Woodland; Samuel R. Phillips and the Rev. Foster W. Phillips, both of West Decatur R.D.; Ronald Phillips and James L. Phillips, both of West Decatur; Mrs. Gilbert (Carol) Beck, Houtzdale; and Mrs. Thomas (Rachel) Thacik, Curwensville; 22 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Wilbur (Bertha) Walk, Tyrone. She was preceded in death by four children, one sister and two brothers.
She was a member of the House of Prayer, Morgan Run.
Funeral service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at the House of Prayer, Morgan Run, with the Rev. Edward Dixon officiating. Interment will be at Sanborn Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Heath Funeral Home, Osceola Mills, Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church Saturday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Clearfield County Heart Association or to the American Kidney Foundation.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Friday, January 12, 1990
Note: My great grandmother's sister.
Hilda G. Mertiff (1909 - 1989)
Mrs. Hilda G. Mertiff, 79, of Box 4X, Birmingham, Tyrone RD 1, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 1989 at 8:30 p.m. at Tyrone Hospital.
She was born May 18, 1909 at Fallen Timber, Cambria County, the daughter of Edward and Ida Crownover Witters. On April 15, 1924 at Cumberland, Md., she was married to Percy M. Mertiff. He died July 25, 1984.
She is survived by four daughters and one son, Mrs. Wilbur F. (Pearl) Walk Jr., of Tipton; Robert P. Mertif, Tyrone RD 4; Mrs. Jane Fike, Tyrone; Mrs. Michael (Carol) Irvin, Warminster; and Mrs. Diane Krider, Tyrone; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Glenn (Dora) Leonard, of Huntingdon, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter.
She was of the Protestant faith and was last employed as a cook at Epworth Manor with 10 years of service.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Derman Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Ralph Z. Ebersole officiating. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Monday, February 20, 1989
She was born May 18, 1909 at Fallen Timber, Cambria County, the daughter of Edward and Ida Crownover Witters. On April 15, 1924 at Cumberland, Md., she was married to Percy M. Mertiff. He died July 25, 1984.
She is survived by four daughters and one son, Mrs. Wilbur F. (Pearl) Walk Jr., of Tipton; Robert P. Mertif, Tyrone RD 4; Mrs. Jane Fike, Tyrone; Mrs. Michael (Carol) Irvin, Warminster; and Mrs. Diane Krider, Tyrone; 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Glenn (Dora) Leonard, of Huntingdon, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter.
She was of the Protestant faith and was last employed as a cook at Epworth Manor with 10 years of service.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Derman Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Ralph Z. Ebersole officiating. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Monday, February 20, 1989
Robert Percy Mertiff (1928 - 1999)
Mr. Robert Percy Mertiff, 70, of RD 4, P.O. Box 282, Tyrone, died Thursday, May 20, 1999 at the Tyrone Hospital.
He was born June 12, 1928 in Huntingdon Co., the son of Percy M. and Hilda Gertrude (Witters) Mertiff.
He was married August 20, 1948 in Tyrone, to Shirley Mae Gensimore.
He is survived by his wife and three children; Robert Mertiff and Virginia K. Scott, both of Tyrone, and Paula A. Scott, Warriors Mark; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; four sisters: Pearl Walk, of Tipton, Jane Fink, of Tyrone, Carol Irwin, of Lansdal, and Diane Hand, of Northwood, Tyrone.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, JoAnn.
He was a member of the Blazing Arrow Hook & Ladder Fire Company, Tyrone, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He retired in 1990 from Ward Trucking Co., Altoona, after 21 years as an over-the-road driver, and was previously employed by Gensimore TRucking of Pleasant Gap for 22 years.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 23, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone, with Mr. John Blatt officating. Interment will be at Calvary Mausoleum, Altoona.
Friends will be received at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Saturday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Saturday, May 22, 1999
Note: My grandmother's brother.
He was born June 12, 1928 in Huntingdon Co., the son of Percy M. and Hilda Gertrude (Witters) Mertiff.
He was married August 20, 1948 in Tyrone, to Shirley Mae Gensimore.
He is survived by his wife and three children; Robert Mertiff and Virginia K. Scott, both of Tyrone, and Paula A. Scott, Warriors Mark; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; four sisters: Pearl Walk, of Tipton, Jane Fink, of Tyrone, Carol Irwin, of Lansdal, and Diane Hand, of Northwood, Tyrone.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, JoAnn.
He was a member of the Blazing Arrow Hook & Ladder Fire Company, Tyrone, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He retired in 1990 from Ward Trucking Co., Altoona, after 21 years as an over-the-road driver, and was previously employed by Gensimore TRucking of Pleasant Gap for 22 years.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 23, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone, with Mr. John Blatt officating. Interment will be at Calvary Mausoleum, Altoona.
Friends will be received at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Saturday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Saturday, May 22, 1999
Note: My grandmother's brother.
Percy Mertiff (1906 - 1984)
Percy M. Mertiff, 77, of Box 4X, Tyrone RD 1, died Wednesday, July 25, 1984 at 11:34 a.m. at the Tyrone Hospital after an extended illness.
He was born August 4, 1906 at Alexandria, the son of Percy and Mary Brenneman Mertiff. On April 15, 1924 at Cumberland, Md., he was married to Hilda Gertrude Witters.
He is survived by his wife, one son and four daughters. Mrs. Wilbur F. (Pearl) Walk Hr., Mrs. Jane Fike and Mrs. Diane Krider, all of Tyrone, Robert P. Mertiff, of Tyrone RD 4, and Mrs. Michael (Carol) Irvin, of Warminster, 12 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one brother and one sister, MRs. Dorothy Perry, of Detroit, Mich. and Robert Houser, of Philadelphia and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
He was of the Protestant faith and was a member of the Blazing Arrow Hook and Ladder Frie Co. He was a retired construction worker and was once employed at the Alexandria Brick Yard.
Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Derman Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Z. Ebersole officiating. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Thursday, July 26, 1984
He was born August 4, 1906 at Alexandria, the son of Percy and Mary Brenneman Mertiff. On April 15, 1924 at Cumberland, Md., he was married to Hilda Gertrude Witters.
He is survived by his wife, one son and four daughters. Mrs. Wilbur F. (Pearl) Walk Hr., Mrs. Jane Fike and Mrs. Diane Krider, all of Tyrone, Robert P. Mertiff, of Tyrone RD 4, and Mrs. Michael (Carol) Irvin, of Warminster, 12 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one brother and one sister, MRs. Dorothy Perry, of Detroit, Mich. and Robert Houser, of Philadelphia and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
He was of the Protestant faith and was a member of the Blazing Arrow Hook and Ladder Frie Co. He was a retired construction worker and was once employed at the Alexandria Brick Yard.
Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Derman Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Z. Ebersole officiating. Interment will be at Blair Memorial Park, Bellwood. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Thursday, July 26, 1984
Elma Matts (1894 - 1980)
Elma Matts of Box 439, Port Matilda RD 2, died Sunday at 2:20 a.m. at Centre Community Hospital, State College, following a lenghty illness.
She was born Feb. 7, 1894 at Hannah Furnace, a daughter of George M. and Leona May (Price) Walk. On March 20, 1918 at Cumberland, Md., she was married to William Ray Matts. He died Feb. 7, 1963.
She is survived by three daughters: Miss Billie G. Matts and Mrs. Gerald (Pauline) Hosband, both of Port Matilda RD 2, and Mrs. Paul (Delores) Weaver, Port Matilda RD 1, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, five brothers and two sisters, Howard L. Walk, Gordin R. Walk and Blair A. Walk, all of Port Matilda RD 3; Wilbur F. Walk and Mrs. Olive Poullos, both of Tyrone; Nellie W. Burd of Lewistown; and Stanley M. Walk of Ithaca, N.Y.
She was a member of the Hannah United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hannah United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael R. Blouse officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Friends will be received at the Derman Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church Tuedsay from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Hannah United Methodist Church Fund in care of Gerald Hosband, Port Matilda RD 2.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Monday, October 13, 1980
Note: One of my great grandfather's sisters.
She was born Feb. 7, 1894 at Hannah Furnace, a daughter of George M. and Leona May (Price) Walk. On March 20, 1918 at Cumberland, Md., she was married to William Ray Matts. He died Feb. 7, 1963.
She is survived by three daughters: Miss Billie G. Matts and Mrs. Gerald (Pauline) Hosband, both of Port Matilda RD 2, and Mrs. Paul (Delores) Weaver, Port Matilda RD 1, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, five brothers and two sisters, Howard L. Walk, Gordin R. Walk and Blair A. Walk, all of Port Matilda RD 3; Wilbur F. Walk and Mrs. Olive Poullos, both of Tyrone; Nellie W. Burd of Lewistown; and Stanley M. Walk of Ithaca, N.Y.
She was a member of the Hannah United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hannah United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael R. Blouse officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Friends will be received at the Derman Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church Tuedsay from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Hannah United Methodist Church Fund in care of Gerald Hosband, Port Matilda RD 2.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Monday, October 13, 1980
Note: One of my great grandfather's sisters.
Nellie Walk Burd (1908 - 1998)
Nellie Walk Burd, 90, of Lewistown, formerly of Taylor Township, died Monday, June 8, 1998 at Lewistown Hospital.
She was born June 24, 1908, in Taylor Township, Centre County, the daughter of George M. and Leona M. (Price) Walk, and was married to Sylvester A. Burd who preceded her in death.
She is survived by three daughters, Cecelia Orloski of Fairless Hills, Barbara Wolfkill and Rita Moser, both of Lewistown; one son, Lawrence A. Burd of Harrisburg; one sister, Olive Poullos of Bellwood; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews in the Tyrone and Bald Eagle areas.
She was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters, among them most recently were Wilbur F. Walk and Gordon R. Walk.
Funeral service and interment were held in Lewistown.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 22, 1998
Note: My great grandfather's sister.
She was born June 24, 1908, in Taylor Township, Centre County, the daughter of George M. and Leona M. (Price) Walk, and was married to Sylvester A. Burd who preceded her in death.
She is survived by three daughters, Cecelia Orloski of Fairless Hills, Barbara Wolfkill and Rita Moser, both of Lewistown; one son, Lawrence A. Burd of Harrisburg; one sister, Olive Poullos of Bellwood; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews in the Tyrone and Bald Eagle areas.
She was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters, among them most recently were Wilbur F. Walk and Gordon R. Walk.
Funeral service and interment were held in Lewistown.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 22, 1998
Note: My great grandfather's sister.
Ruth Kennnedy (1898 - 1974)
SANDY RIDGE -- Mrs. Ruth W. Kennedy, 75, of Sandy Ridge died early Wednesday at her home after an extended illness.
She was born Dec. 31, 1898, at Hannah, a daughter of George and Leona (Price) Walk. She first married Earl P. Streightiff and later, on July, 26, 1950, married Louis Kennedy in Winchester, Va.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Clarettta Cowher of Sandy Ridge and Mrs. Leona Price, Port Matila R.D.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Bertha Henry of Sandy Ridge and Mrs. Marjorie Harkless, Syracuse, N.Y.; six grandchildren, 14 grandchildren and these brothers and sisters:
Mrs. Elma Matts, Hannah; Mrs. Dortha Hirsh, West Decatur; Wilbur Walk and Mrs. Olive Poullos, both of Tyrone; Stanley Walk, Ithaca, N.Y.; Mrs. Nellie Burd, Lewistown; and Howard, Gordon and Blair Walk, all of Tyrone R.D. 3.
She was a mamber of the Altoona Calvary Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. from the Cox Funeral Home at Warriors Mark with the Rev. Harris Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow in Umbria Cemetery, Osceola Mills.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.
Source: The Clearfield Progress, Thursday, August 1, 1974
Note: My great grandfather's sister.
She was born Dec. 31, 1898, at Hannah, a daughter of George and Leona (Price) Walk. She first married Earl P. Streightiff and later, on July, 26, 1950, married Louis Kennedy in Winchester, Va.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Clarettta Cowher of Sandy Ridge and Mrs. Leona Price, Port Matila R.D.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Bertha Henry of Sandy Ridge and Mrs. Marjorie Harkless, Syracuse, N.Y.; six grandchildren, 14 grandchildren and these brothers and sisters:
Mrs. Elma Matts, Hannah; Mrs. Dortha Hirsh, West Decatur; Wilbur Walk and Mrs. Olive Poullos, both of Tyrone; Stanley Walk, Ithaca, N.Y.; Mrs. Nellie Burd, Lewistown; and Howard, Gordon and Blair Walk, all of Tyrone R.D. 3.
She was a mamber of the Altoona Calvary Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. from the Cox Funeral Home at Warriors Mark with the Rev. Harris Wolfe officiating. Interment will follow in Umbria Cemetery, Osceola Mills.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today.
Source: The Clearfield Progress, Thursday, August 1, 1974
Note: My great grandfather's sister.
Smith - Estright Wedding
Last evening at eight o'clock, Joseph M. Smith, and Jessie A. Estright, both of Tyrone, were united in marriage at the office of Justice of the Peace W. B. Robinson.
In uniting these young lives as husband and wife, Squire Robinson used the ring ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith will reside in Tyrone.
They are well known and have many friends who join in wishing them every happiness in life.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 21, 1933. Social and Personal Column
In uniting these young lives as husband and wife, Squire Robinson used the ring ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith will reside in Tyrone.
They are well known and have many friends who join in wishing them every happiness in life.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 21, 1933. Social and Personal Column
Donald R. Smith (1940 - 1995)
Donald R. Smith, 55, formerly of Tyrone and a resident of 534 N. Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA died at 11 a.m. Friday, September 1, 1995 at Pottstown Memorial Hospital, Pottstown, PA.
He was born April 14, 1940 in Tyrone, a son of Joseph M. and Jessie Ann (Estright) Smith.
He was married March 14, 1959 in Tyrone to Antoinette Iadarola.
He is survived by his wife and three children: Vicki Ann Smith, East Greenville, PA and Donald J. Smith and Michael A. Smith, both of Pottstown; five grandchildren; three sisters and 4 brothers: Helen Dunkel, Boalsburg; Daniel F. Smith, Tyrone; Robert Lee Smith, California; Jack M. Smith, Sandy Ridge; Joseph M. Smith, Jr., Tyrone; Nancy A. Walk, Spring, TX and Joy K. Peters, Altoona.
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, William J. and a sister, Mary Lou.
He was a graduate of Tyrone High School in 1958.
In 1987, he retired on disability as general foreman at Budd Trailer Company, Downingtown, PA after 20 years of service.
He formerly attended the Northwood Baptist Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1995 at 2 p.m. at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone with Rev. David Coleman officiating.
Interment will follow at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township.
Friends will be received at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc. on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 5, 1995
He was born April 14, 1940 in Tyrone, a son of Joseph M. and Jessie Ann (Estright) Smith.
He was married March 14, 1959 in Tyrone to Antoinette Iadarola.
He is survived by his wife and three children: Vicki Ann Smith, East Greenville, PA and Donald J. Smith and Michael A. Smith, both of Pottstown; five grandchildren; three sisters and 4 brothers: Helen Dunkel, Boalsburg; Daniel F. Smith, Tyrone; Robert Lee Smith, California; Jack M. Smith, Sandy Ridge; Joseph M. Smith, Jr., Tyrone; Nancy A. Walk, Spring, TX and Joy K. Peters, Altoona.
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, William J. and a sister, Mary Lou.
He was a graduate of Tyrone High School in 1958.
In 1987, he retired on disability as general foreman at Budd Trailer Company, Downingtown, PA after 20 years of service.
He formerly attended the Northwood Baptist Chapel.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1995 at 2 p.m. at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone with Rev. David Coleman officiating.
Interment will follow at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township.
Friends will be received at the Derman Funeral Home, Inc. on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Source: Tyrone Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 5, 1995
Joseph McPherson Smith (1896 - 1957)
Died at his home at Northwood, Tyrone, Monday at 3 a.m.
He was born March 19, 1896, at Vail, the son of William D. and Lydia Margaret Zeigler Smith. On Sept. 20, 1933, at Tyrone, he was married to Jessie Estright.
He leaves his wife and these children: Mrs. Helen Dunkel, Spruce Creek; Miss Mary Lou Smith, Tyrone, Pfc. William John Smith, Germany; Donald Smith, Daniel Smith, Robert Smith, Jack Smith, Joseph Smith, Jr., Nancy Smith and Joy Kay Smith, all of Tyrone; one grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Marguerite Smith, Tyrone, and two brothers, Fred and Thomas Smith, Tyrone.
He was a member of the Blazing Arrow Hook and Ladder Company.
Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Army during World War I.
Friends will be received at the Glass Mortuary, Tyrone.
Source: Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, April 9, 1957
He was born March 19, 1896, at Vail, the son of William D. and Lydia Margaret Zeigler Smith. On Sept. 20, 1933, at Tyrone, he was married to Jessie Estright.
He leaves his wife and these children: Mrs. Helen Dunkel, Spruce Creek; Miss Mary Lou Smith, Tyrone, Pfc. William John Smith, Germany; Donald Smith, Daniel Smith, Robert Smith, Jack Smith, Joseph Smith, Jr., Nancy Smith and Joy Kay Smith, all of Tyrone; one grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Marguerite Smith, Tyrone, and two brothers, Fred and Thomas Smith, Tyrone.
He was a member of the Blazing Arrow Hook and Ladder Company.
Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Army during World War I.
Friends will be received at the Glass Mortuary, Tyrone.
Source: Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, April 9, 1957
William David Walk (1936 - 1937)
William David Walk, eight-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur F. Walk, 1311 Blair Avenue, Tyrone, died at the parental home yesterday morning at 7:10 o'clock following a six weeks' illness with pneumonia.
The child was born at Philipsburg on May 6, 1936, the son of Wilbur F. and Bertha A. (Richards) Walk.
He is survived by the parents and these brothers and sister: Wilbur F., Jr., Derwood M., Herman W., Stanley R. and Phyllis E., all at home.
Funeral service will be held in the Pentecostal Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Charles B. Peters, followed by burial in Grandview Cemetery.
Source: Altoona Tribune, Saturday, January 23, 1937
The child was born at Philipsburg on May 6, 1936, the son of Wilbur F. and Bertha A. (Richards) Walk.
He is survived by the parents and these brothers and sister: Wilbur F., Jr., Derwood M., Herman W., Stanley R. and Phyllis E., all at home.
Funeral service will be held in the Pentecostal Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Charles B. Peters, followed by burial in Grandview Cemetery.
Source: Altoona Tribune, Saturday, January 23, 1937
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Wilbur F. Walk, Sr. (1900 - 1997)
Wilbur F. Walk, Sr., 97, formerly of 1311 Blair Ave., Tyrone, and for the past 10 months a guest at Moran's Nursing Home, Bellwood, died Sunday, April 27, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. at Bon Secours-Holy Family Regional Health System.
Mr. Walk was born April 8, 1900 at Hannah Furnace, the son of George and Leona Price Walk. He was married April 8, 1922 to Bertha A. Richards at the Columbia Avenue Methodist Church by the Rev. Gordon Arch Williams. She preceded in death on March 26, 1990.
Surviving are three sons: Wilbur F., Jr. of Tipton, Herman W. and Stanley R., both of Norristown, Pa; and two daughters, Phyllis Walk and Mrs. Anna Louise Hunsicker, both of Tyrone. Also surviving is a grand-daughter, Dana Daugherty who was raised in the family home.
He was preceded in death by a son, Derwood M. in 1959, and an infant son, William D.
Also surviving are 24 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren.
Two brothers and two sisters also survive: Gordon R. of Vail and Stanley M. of Ithaca, N.Y., and two sisters, Olive Poullos of Tyrone RD 1, and Nellie Burd of Lewistown.
He was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
Mr. Walk was a charter member of the Assembly of God Church and a member of the Free Methodist Church, a member of the Men's Bible Class, a trustee of the Lamar Campgrounds and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
He retired in 1964 as a freight conductor with the Middle Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad after 47 years of service.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 30 at 2 p.m. at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone, with the Rev. David Shultzaberger officiaing.
Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery.
Friends may call the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mr. Walk was born April 8, 1900 at Hannah Furnace, the son of George and Leona Price Walk. He was married April 8, 1922 to Bertha A. Richards at the Columbia Avenue Methodist Church by the Rev. Gordon Arch Williams. She preceded in death on March 26, 1990.
Surviving are three sons: Wilbur F., Jr. of Tipton, Herman W. and Stanley R., both of Norristown, Pa; and two daughters, Phyllis Walk and Mrs. Anna Louise Hunsicker, both of Tyrone. Also surviving is a grand-daughter, Dana Daugherty who was raised in the family home.
He was preceded in death by a son, Derwood M. in 1959, and an infant son, William D.
Also surviving are 24 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren.
Two brothers and two sisters also survive: Gordon R. of Vail and Stanley M. of Ithaca, N.Y., and two sisters, Olive Poullos of Tyrone RD 1, and Nellie Burd of Lewistown.
He was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
Mr. Walk was a charter member of the Assembly of God Church and a member of the Free Methodist Church, a member of the Men's Bible Class, a trustee of the Lamar Campgrounds and a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
He retired in 1964 as a freight conductor with the Middle Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad after 47 years of service.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 30 at 2 p.m. at the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc., Tyrone, with the Rev. David Shultzaberger officiaing.
Interment will follow in Grandview Cemetery.
Friends may call the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mr., Mrs. Wilbur F. Walk, Sr. Mark 30th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur F. Walk, Sr., 1311 Blair Ave., Tyrone, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary Tuesday, April 8.
Mrs. Walk was formerly Bertha Anna Richards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexnadria Richards of Osceola Mills. Mrs. Walk was born at Hancock, Pa., Nov. 13, 1902. Mr. Walk was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Walk of Port Matilda. Mr. Walk was born at Hannah Furnace, April 8, 1900.
They were married at the Columbia Avenue Methodist Church, Tyrone, Pa. by the Rev. Gordon Arch Williams, then pastor of the church, on Mr. Walk's 22nd birthday, April 8, 1922 at 10 a.m.
To this union seven children were born, of whom six are still living: Wilbur F. Walk, Jr., of 1257 Riverside Ave., who is married to Pearl Elizabeth Mertiff of Huntingdon, Pa., and has two children, Wilbur F. Walk, III and Pagan Jo Walk; Durwood M. Walk of 1313 Blair Ave., who is married to Carmen Phillips Ray of Tyrone, and has two children, Carlyne Ray Walk and Yvonne Denise Walk; Phyllis Elibzaeth Walk at home; Herman W. Walk, Sr., of 224 East 10th St., who is married to Janet Louise O'Connell of Warrior's Mark, Pa., RD, and has two children, Sharon Lee Walk and Herman W. Walk, Jr., Stanley R. Walk and Anna Louise Walk at home. One son, William D. Walk, died at 9 months, Jan. 22, 1937.
The occasion was celebrated at the home by a turkey dinner, attended by members of the immediate family.
Source: Altoona Tribune, April 10, 1952
Mrs. Walk was formerly Bertha Anna Richards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexnadria Richards of Osceola Mills. Mrs. Walk was born at Hancock, Pa., Nov. 13, 1902. Mr. Walk was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Walk of Port Matilda. Mr. Walk was born at Hannah Furnace, April 8, 1900.
They were married at the Columbia Avenue Methodist Church, Tyrone, Pa. by the Rev. Gordon Arch Williams, then pastor of the church, on Mr. Walk's 22nd birthday, April 8, 1922 at 10 a.m.
To this union seven children were born, of whom six are still living: Wilbur F. Walk, Jr., of 1257 Riverside Ave., who is married to Pearl Elizabeth Mertiff of Huntingdon, Pa., and has two children, Wilbur F. Walk, III and Pagan Jo Walk; Durwood M. Walk of 1313 Blair Ave., who is married to Carmen Phillips Ray of Tyrone, and has two children, Carlyne Ray Walk and Yvonne Denise Walk; Phyllis Elibzaeth Walk at home; Herman W. Walk, Sr., of 224 East 10th St., who is married to Janet Louise O'Connell of Warrior's Mark, Pa., RD, and has two children, Sharon Lee Walk and Herman W. Walk, Jr., Stanley R. Walk and Anna Louise Walk at home. One son, William D. Walk, died at 9 months, Jan. 22, 1937.
The occasion was celebrated at the home by a turkey dinner, attended by members of the immediate family.
Source: Altoona Tribune, April 10, 1952
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Phyllis Walk (1927 - 2019)
Phyllis Elizabeth Walk, 91 of Tyrone died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born on February 23, 1927 in Tyrone to parents Wilbur and Bertha (Richards) Walk Sr. who preceded her in death.
She is survived by 1 sister: Anna Hunsicker of Tyrone; several nieces and nephews including 1 special niece: Dana Daugherty; great-nieces and nephews: Bruce Daugherty Jr., Matthew (Sheila) Daugherty, Christina (Christopher) Wiser, Jessica Daugherty and David Daugherty; and 3 great-great nieces: Lexie, Emmalyn and Violet. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers: Wilbur Walk Jr., Durwood Walk, Herman Walk Sr., Stanley Walk Sr., and William David Walk.
Phyllis loved to color, and she read many books, devoting time daily to spend time reading the Bible. She also enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and spending time with her family.
Friends will be received on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc. from 6-8 PM and also on Friday from 10 AM until the 11 AM funeral service held at the funeral home with Reverend David Donnelly officiating.
Arrangements are under the care of the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc. 115 W 10th St. Tyrone, PA 16686.
She is survived by 1 sister: Anna Hunsicker of Tyrone; several nieces and nephews including 1 special niece: Dana Daugherty; great-nieces and nephews: Bruce Daugherty Jr., Matthew (Sheila) Daugherty, Christina (Christopher) Wiser, Jessica Daugherty and David Daugherty; and 3 great-great nieces: Lexie, Emmalyn and Violet. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers: Wilbur Walk Jr., Durwood Walk, Herman Walk Sr., Stanley Walk Sr., and William David Walk.
Phyllis loved to color, and she read many books, devoting time daily to spend time reading the Bible. She also enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and spending time with her family.
Friends will be received on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc. from 6-8 PM and also on Friday from 10 AM until the 11 AM funeral service held at the funeral home with Reverend David Donnelly officiating.
Arrangements are under the care of the Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc. 115 W 10th St. Tyrone, PA 16686.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Harris County Shelter in Place Days #12-19; April 12, 2020
Still here. Just quiet.
Personally, not much has changed in my world over the last eight days.
Thankful to be alive and for all that I have. I try to do my best not to take it all for granted.
There’s a lot of things that I could comment on.
However, I get weary seeing some of the things that I see on social media; therefore, I’ll just refrain – for the most part.
Generally, I’m not opposed to other people’s opinions, even when I might believe differently, but I’m usually most challenged on how they’re presented.
And, usually, to reduce the stress that I have in my life, I tend to walk away.
Today, of course, was Easter.
I was not on my game, so to speak, for it. However, not as an excuse for that, but I also believe that as a believer that Easter Sunday is really no different than the other 364 (or 365 in 2020) days of the year.
When you wake up tomorrow, Jesus will still have died on the cross for the sins of the world. And it should mean as much tomorrow and the next day that it does today.
Other than the fact that it may be the best opportunity to introduce Jesus Christ to somebody who doesn’t believe.
I also believe that there’s a lot to be said for how we live of our lives in front of those that don’t believe the rest of the year. If it is consistent and real, then we lose that opportunity to have any influence.
I know that over the years there have been things that I’ve done where I’ve lost that chance with somebody to be the person that they see – and then I have to have confidence and faith that there will be somebody else in their lives that they’ll be able to look to to show them the way.
I’ve still been running and walking since my last post.
Over the last eight days I’ve been out every day getting in as few as two miles and as many as 6.65.
My totals for the my current 30-day period are: 35.8 miles running and 53.64 miles walking.
I hope I can make it to 150 combined by the end of day, April 24.
I’ve also been getting my reading mojo back.
The last three years, I’ve read 13, 22 and 79 books, respectively.
This week, I finished off three books.
The first of the three I picked up in the middle of the week. The other two I had started after getting them earlier this year.
They were as follows:
"I'm Glad You Didn't Take It Personally" by Jim Bouton with Leonard Shecter (Finished April 10)
"You Need A Schoolhouse: Booker T. Washington, Julius Rosenwald, and the Building of Schools for the Segregated South" by Stephanie Deutsch (Finished April 11)
"Mind And Matter: A Life In Math and Football" by John Urschel and Louisa Thomas (Finished April 12)
The Jim Bouton book was a sequel to his famous “Ball Four” book, which blew open the doors on what goes on around a major club – and its clubhouse – through the course of a season.
Published in 1970, it covered the former 20-game winner with the Yankees’ 1969 season as the knuckleballer moved many more steps closer to retirement.
It is a 369-page paperback.
I have a copy, which I’m going to try and start chewing off like you’d eat an elephant. Slowly, that is. It is something that I’ve possessed for a long time.
However, “I’m Glad You Didn’t Take It Personally", an equally irreverent tome, is a book that I never knew existed.
It was one of the many books that I carted from Pennsylvania that belonged to my grandfather when I carried things back in early November last year after my grandmother passed away in late June.
Similarly, I was generally aware of Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver, but I never knew in depth about the former.
In an early 2020 copy of Texas Highways magazine (the link if you wish to read it is here), there was a story about a couple of restored Rosenwald schools in Dayton and West Columbia.
It touched on the approach that Washington, one of the more recognized figures among African Americans at the turn of the 20th century, and Julius Rosenwald, a Jew (important to state as he understood how African Americans were repressed after slavery as those of his faith were) whose family had emigrated to America and had become one of the driving forces behind the Sears & Roebuck organization, used to build more than 5,000 Rosenwald schools across the segregated South.
It was a great read in which that I learned about both men and it is a subject matter that I hope to be able to dive in deeper on over the coming year.
I also plan to see one or both of those museums as we slowly start to move to a different normal in our new world dealing with the existing coronavirus pandemic.
Finally, “Mind And Matter: A Life in Math and Football” was about former Penn State and Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman John Urschel and his love for both football and math.
Urschel retired before the start of the 2017 season with one year remaining on his initial NFL contract to begin pursuing a PhD in mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
He is expected to earn his doctorate in 2021.
I have two recent book acquisitions that I hope to finish up this coming week and a third that perhaps I’ll get started on next weekend.
Stay tuned.
Otherwise, there’s not much more here to report on.
Still reading lots of material and listening to interesting podcasts. Just am not trying to capture them to share like I had the last two weeks.
If they were of interest to you, let me know and I can start to share again.
Thanks. God bless you and I hope you and your family are staying safe, healthy – physically and mentally, and generally well.
Personally, not much has changed in my world over the last eight days.
Thankful to be alive and for all that I have. I try to do my best not to take it all for granted.
There’s a lot of things that I could comment on.
However, I get weary seeing some of the things that I see on social media; therefore, I’ll just refrain – for the most part.
Generally, I’m not opposed to other people’s opinions, even when I might believe differently, but I’m usually most challenged on how they’re presented.
And, usually, to reduce the stress that I have in my life, I tend to walk away.
Today, of course, was Easter.
I was not on my game, so to speak, for it. However, not as an excuse for that, but I also believe that as a believer that Easter Sunday is really no different than the other 364 (or 365 in 2020) days of the year.
When you wake up tomorrow, Jesus will still have died on the cross for the sins of the world. And it should mean as much tomorrow and the next day that it does today.
Other than the fact that it may be the best opportunity to introduce Jesus Christ to somebody who doesn’t believe.
I also believe that there’s a lot to be said for how we live of our lives in front of those that don’t believe the rest of the year. If it is consistent and real, then we lose that opportunity to have any influence.
I know that over the years there have been things that I’ve done where I’ve lost that chance with somebody to be the person that they see – and then I have to have confidence and faith that there will be somebody else in their lives that they’ll be able to look to to show them the way.
I’ve still been running and walking since my last post.
Over the last eight days I’ve been out every day getting in as few as two miles and as many as 6.65.
My totals for the my current 30-day period are: 35.8 miles running and 53.64 miles walking.
I hope I can make it to 150 combined by the end of day, April 24.
I’ve also been getting my reading mojo back.
The last three years, I’ve read 13, 22 and 79 books, respectively.
This week, I finished off three books.
The first of the three I picked up in the middle of the week. The other two I had started after getting them earlier this year.
They were as follows:
"I'm Glad You Didn't Take It Personally" by Jim Bouton with Leonard Shecter (Finished April 10)
"You Need A Schoolhouse: Booker T. Washington, Julius Rosenwald, and the Building of Schools for the Segregated South" by Stephanie Deutsch (Finished April 11)
"Mind And Matter: A Life In Math and Football" by John Urschel and Louisa Thomas (Finished April 12)
The Jim Bouton book was a sequel to his famous “Ball Four” book, which blew open the doors on what goes on around a major club – and its clubhouse – through the course of a season.
Published in 1970, it covered the former 20-game winner with the Yankees’ 1969 season as the knuckleballer moved many more steps closer to retirement.
It is a 369-page paperback.
I have a copy, which I’m going to try and start chewing off like you’d eat an elephant. Slowly, that is. It is something that I’ve possessed for a long time.
However, “I’m Glad You Didn’t Take It Personally", an equally irreverent tome, is a book that I never knew existed.
It was one of the many books that I carted from Pennsylvania that belonged to my grandfather when I carried things back in early November last year after my grandmother passed away in late June.
Similarly, I was generally aware of Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver, but I never knew in depth about the former.
In an early 2020 copy of Texas Highways magazine (the link if you wish to read it is here), there was a story about a couple of restored Rosenwald schools in Dayton and West Columbia.
It touched on the approach that Washington, one of the more recognized figures among African Americans at the turn of the 20th century, and Julius Rosenwald, a Jew (important to state as he understood how African Americans were repressed after slavery as those of his faith were) whose family had emigrated to America and had become one of the driving forces behind the Sears & Roebuck organization, used to build more than 5,000 Rosenwald schools across the segregated South.
It was a great read in which that I learned about both men and it is a subject matter that I hope to be able to dive in deeper on over the coming year.
I also plan to see one or both of those museums as we slowly start to move to a different normal in our new world dealing with the existing coronavirus pandemic.
Finally, “Mind And Matter: A Life in Math and Football” was about former Penn State and Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman John Urschel and his love for both football and math.
Urschel retired before the start of the 2017 season with one year remaining on his initial NFL contract to begin pursuing a PhD in mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
He is expected to earn his doctorate in 2021.
I have two recent book acquisitions that I hope to finish up this coming week and a third that perhaps I’ll get started on next weekend.
Stay tuned.
Otherwise, there’s not much more here to report on.
Still reading lots of material and listening to interesting podcasts. Just am not trying to capture them to share like I had the last two weeks.
If they were of interest to you, let me know and I can start to share again.
Thanks. God bless you and I hope you and your family are staying safe, healthy – physically and mentally, and generally well.
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Harris County Shelter in Place Day #11; April 4, 2020
If things get any slower, I might start doing a daily video reading the articles aloud that I post below.
I'm just kidding.
Was a little late getting moving this morning. Always my biggest challenge. Probably a large part of the reason I suppose that I'm a night owl.
Felt like I read about half of the Internet today to stay informed.
Finally at about 3:30 p.m., I bundled up and covered up and went and walked 5.45 miles in Springwoods Village at a pretty good clip, 15:17 per mile.
In 11 days, I have 56 miles of running and brisk walking. That's a win. :-)
My daughter and I went out late in the afternoon and early evening to investigate something that could possibly have taken place next Sunday for Easter Sunday.
I enjoy being asked my input on things to see if they're doable or not. I appreciate the trust people have in me to ask.
People always value being asked.
They may already give abundantly of their time when they see an opportunity, but still appreciate having their opinion of things.
It's almost as important as saying "Please" and "Thank you."
During that journey, I had my first Whataburger burger since the Shelter in Place took affect.
And the Patty Melt Combo tasted pretty good.
In running, the Lufkin Area Pacesetters today reported via their Facebook page that long-time runner Zeno Boehmer of Nacogdoches passed away on Thursday at the age of 90.
Zeno was an eight-time finisher of the Chevron Houston Marathon and a three-time finisher of the Aramco Houston Half Marathon. His complete race history from those events, courtesy of houstonresults.com, can be found below:
1984 - 3:21:22 (age 55)
1986 - 4:02:59 (age 57)
1987 - 3:53:27 (age 58)
1990 - 3:46:11 (age 61)
1992 - 4:21:02 (age 63)
1993 - 4:14:54 (age 64)
1995 - 3:47:28 (age 66)
2005 - 2:11:45 (age 76)
2008 - 2:31:14 (age 79)
2009 - 2:50:26 (age 80)
He also ran the Dallas White Rock Half Marathon in December 2004 at the age of 75 in 2:11:19.
Huntsville's Ken Johnson said in a LAPS online forum in February 2012 that he "first met Zeno at a race in Woodlville in April 1987. He was about 60 at the time and was the overall winner of the Half Marathon. Being a wimp, I opted for the 10K event. I have been in awe of Zeno ever since and have run many races with him. Super guy."
Ken was commenting on the following post by the group's Lynne Perkins:
How bad do you want it? This is something a friend of mine and I were talking about recently, and it really struck a cord with me. How many of us really go that deep and ask ourselves that question?
It comes in everyday choices we make. It comes in living it, breathing it, becoming it.
I was talking with a person in my church this past Sunday, and somehow (can’t imagine how) the subject turned to running.
I told him I had just run a race in Nacogdoches that Saturday.
He said “you know there was this guy I used to work with at the paper mill years ago ... you might know him, his name is Zeno Boehmer”.
I said, “Oh Zeno! I have known him for years! He is a running legend. He ran the 5k this Saturday too. He is 83 now.”
Then he said, “I remember old Zeno would go up to the roof of our plant and run around the entire edge of it. He ran it so often that the rocks on the roof had been worn and pushed to the side and had created a “track”. He would always run up and down the stairs too. He was always eating nuts and seeds, healthy stuff.”
He said a few other things nice things about him but these two things really stuck with me.
I kept thinking about the fact that YEARS later the memory of Zeno running around on the roof of that mill and eating healthy, made an IMPRESSION on so many.
And while he was telling me about it in a joking manner, I could tell he had the utmost respect and admiration for Zeno.
So when I think about “how bad to I want it” I have to ask myself - do I have that same willpower in me? That same drive and ambition to run even when it’s not convenient, even when others laugh, even when it’s tedious and not ideal conditions? Doing the grunt work, the day to day routine runs, has to be something that is inside of you, you have to love it, live it, breath it - to get to the end prize, whatever that goal is you’ve set for yourself.
Zeno was in his mid seventies when I FINALLY beat him in a 5k.
My mission in life at the time was to beat him - it wasn’t easy. Zeno was running sub 25 min 5Ks. I passed him in the last 100 yards of the Nac. Jingle Bell run. I was so excited!!
He was so gracious, he congratulated me, but don’t think for a second that it didn’t get under his skin.
Just a month later at a 5K in Dayton, in 26 degree weather, we raced and I passed him in the first mile - staying under an 8 min. mile pace - he stayed behind me until mile 2. Then he inched past me.
I kept thinking, “That’s okay, I’ll pass him back no problem." Well needless to say I could not pass that man!
We truly raced that day. That whole race was between me and him in my mind. The finish line was coming up and I started sprinting, as did he.
We crossed the finish line - him at 23:59, me at 24:01! Now THAT is what "How bad do you want it?” means to me.
He made an impression on me that day that I have never forgotten.
And Zeno is still proving that today, at 83 years of age, he is still out there running, entering these races and giving it all he has.
Time may have slowed him down a bit, but his heart is just as strong and his pure love of running is something we could all learn from.
How bad do you want it.....words to live by.
Listened to the sermon of the Berean Bible Baptist Church in Paranaque, Phillipines and Pastor Mike Reap, a missionary from the Baptist Bible Fellowship International (BBFI), this evening as the Phillipines is 13 hours ahead of Houston.
Pastor Reap was in the church that I grew up in - North Freeway Baptist Church and North Park Baptist Church - many times and even when I visited the Greater Waco Baptist Church once here in the last couple of years - another BBFI church, his name came up when I discussed NFBC/NPBC with their pastor.
As I was trying to figure out the time difference and realizing that the YouTube video didn't line up, I checked the church's website and saw that Pastor Reap and his wife's travel back to the Phillipines, scheduled for this past Thursday, had been cancelled.
His message was "Worshipping a Sovereign God" and that involves being reverant to a sovereign God, obey Him and worship Him.
Podcasts that I listened to today:
An ICU nurse in New York City talks about the experience of treating COVID-19 patients, and explains how nurses in her unit are banding together to meet an unprecedented challenge.
COVID-19 Slows The Census Count, And A Truck Full Of Toilet Paper Goes Up In Flames: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News [04/03/20; Houston Public Media]
13:28 listen
These were things COVID-19-related that I read and found interesting today. Maybe you will too.
Interesting Poll Results and Response. Worth the read.
1,350 New York Readers on the Mounting Challenges and Anxieties of Life During the Pandemic [04/04/20; New York Magazine]
430,000 People Have Traveled From China to U.S. Since Coronavirus Surfaced [04/04/20; New York Times]
Hope.
Number of coronavirus intensive care patients in Italy drops for first time [04/04/20; Reuters]
Very informative. Don't shy away because of the outlet.
The geopolitical battle for the COVID-19 narrative | The Listening Post (Full) [04/04/20; Al Jazeera English]
Wuhan's death total is believed to be more than 40,000, not the 2,563 reported.
And we'll still have runners clamoring over medals - for any and every race - the majority of which come out of China.
Chinese families should be sweeping graves now. But thousands still haven’t buried their dead. [04/03/20; Washington Post]
It’s Hardly Shocking the Navy Fired a Commander for Warning of Coronavirus Threat. It’s Part of a Pattern. [04/04/20; ProPublica]
Statement From SECNAV on Relief of CO Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) [04/02/20; US Navy]
Was James Carville writing this piece? (Will see who gets it.)
2020 Elections: It's the coronavirus, stupid [04/04/20; Politico]
Virus hot spots in South poised for disproportionate suffering [04/03/20; Politico]
Migrants and Advocates Call to Close Detention Centers as COVID-19 Spreads [04/02/20; Texas Observer]
'No problem whatsoever': Trump downplays Fauci absence at coronavirus briefing [04/03/20; Politico]
How Authoritarians Are Exploiting the COVID-19 Crisis to Grab Power [04/03/20; Human Rights Watch]
Armenia: Law Restricts Privacy Amid COVID-19 Fight [04/03/20; Human Rights Watch]
Don't disagree, but the Nature study referenced (I clicked) made the decision based on the testing of NINE patients.
To help stop coronavirus, everyone should be wearing face masks. The science is clear. [04/04/20; The Guardian]
This is a bit more compelling. 243 > 9.
Here’s the study behind why NYC Mayor de Blasio now recommends masks in public [04/03/20; CNBC]
The study is here and involved the investigation of 243 patients in Singapore.
Duh.
White House says anyone 'in close proximity' to Trump or Pence will get rapid virus test [04/03/20; CNN]
Cats can infect each other with coronavirus, study finds [04/03/20; New York Post]
TSA limits checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport; Houston Airport System expects significant decline in March passengers [04/03/20; Community Impact]
Other things I've been reading ....
Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan among 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees [04/04/20; USA Today]
Search for Kennedy family members missing in Chesapeake Bay has ‘turned from rescue to recovery’ [04/03/20; Washington Post]
RFK granddaughter, 40, and son, 8, presumed dead after Chesapeake Bay mishap, family says [04/04/20; Fox News]
Should send this to Bill Maher.
Liberty Fulbright Finalist Brings Science to the Fashion Industry [03/30/20; Liberty Champion]
Have a great Sunday.
I'm just kidding.
Was a little late getting moving this morning. Always my biggest challenge. Probably a large part of the reason I suppose that I'm a night owl.
Felt like I read about half of the Internet today to stay informed.
Finally at about 3:30 p.m., I bundled up and covered up and went and walked 5.45 miles in Springwoods Village at a pretty good clip, 15:17 per mile.
In 11 days, I have 56 miles of running and brisk walking. That's a win. :-)
My daughter and I went out late in the afternoon and early evening to investigate something that could possibly have taken place next Sunday for Easter Sunday.
I enjoy being asked my input on things to see if they're doable or not. I appreciate the trust people have in me to ask.
People always value being asked.
They may already give abundantly of their time when they see an opportunity, but still appreciate having their opinion of things.
It's almost as important as saying "Please" and "Thank you."
During that journey, I had my first Whataburger burger since the Shelter in Place took affect.
And the Patty Melt Combo tasted pretty good.
In running, the Lufkin Area Pacesetters today reported via their Facebook page that long-time runner Zeno Boehmer of Nacogdoches passed away on Thursday at the age of 90.
Zeno was an eight-time finisher of the Chevron Houston Marathon and a three-time finisher of the Aramco Houston Half Marathon. His complete race history from those events, courtesy of houstonresults.com, can be found below:
1984 - 3:21:22 (age 55)
1986 - 4:02:59 (age 57)
1987 - 3:53:27 (age 58)
1990 - 3:46:11 (age 61)
1992 - 4:21:02 (age 63)
1993 - 4:14:54 (age 64)
1995 - 3:47:28 (age 66)
2005 - 2:11:45 (age 76)
2008 - 2:31:14 (age 79)
2009 - 2:50:26 (age 80)
He also ran the Dallas White Rock Half Marathon in December 2004 at the age of 75 in 2:11:19.
Huntsville's Ken Johnson said in a LAPS online forum in February 2012 that he "first met Zeno at a race in Woodlville in April 1987. He was about 60 at the time and was the overall winner of the Half Marathon. Being a wimp, I opted for the 10K event. I have been in awe of Zeno ever since and have run many races with him. Super guy."
Ken was commenting on the following post by the group's Lynne Perkins:
How bad do you want it? This is something a friend of mine and I were talking about recently, and it really struck a cord with me. How many of us really go that deep and ask ourselves that question?
It comes in everyday choices we make. It comes in living it, breathing it, becoming it.
I was talking with a person in my church this past Sunday, and somehow (can’t imagine how) the subject turned to running.
I told him I had just run a race in Nacogdoches that Saturday.
He said “you know there was this guy I used to work with at the paper mill years ago ... you might know him, his name is Zeno Boehmer”.
I said, “Oh Zeno! I have known him for years! He is a running legend. He ran the 5k this Saturday too. He is 83 now.”
Then he said, “I remember old Zeno would go up to the roof of our plant and run around the entire edge of it. He ran it so often that the rocks on the roof had been worn and pushed to the side and had created a “track”. He would always run up and down the stairs too. He was always eating nuts and seeds, healthy stuff.”
He said a few other things nice things about him but these two things really stuck with me.
I kept thinking about the fact that YEARS later the memory of Zeno running around on the roof of that mill and eating healthy, made an IMPRESSION on so many.
And while he was telling me about it in a joking manner, I could tell he had the utmost respect and admiration for Zeno.
So when I think about “how bad to I want it” I have to ask myself - do I have that same willpower in me? That same drive and ambition to run even when it’s not convenient, even when others laugh, even when it’s tedious and not ideal conditions? Doing the grunt work, the day to day routine runs, has to be something that is inside of you, you have to love it, live it, breath it - to get to the end prize, whatever that goal is you’ve set for yourself.
Zeno was in his mid seventies when I FINALLY beat him in a 5k.
My mission in life at the time was to beat him - it wasn’t easy. Zeno was running sub 25 min 5Ks. I passed him in the last 100 yards of the Nac. Jingle Bell run. I was so excited!!
He was so gracious, he congratulated me, but don’t think for a second that it didn’t get under his skin.
Just a month later at a 5K in Dayton, in 26 degree weather, we raced and I passed him in the first mile - staying under an 8 min. mile pace - he stayed behind me until mile 2. Then he inched past me.
I kept thinking, “That’s okay, I’ll pass him back no problem." Well needless to say I could not pass that man!
We truly raced that day. That whole race was between me and him in my mind. The finish line was coming up and I started sprinting, as did he.
We crossed the finish line - him at 23:59, me at 24:01! Now THAT is what "How bad do you want it?” means to me.
He made an impression on me that day that I have never forgotten.
And Zeno is still proving that today, at 83 years of age, he is still out there running, entering these races and giving it all he has.
Time may have slowed him down a bit, but his heart is just as strong and his pure love of running is something we could all learn from.
How bad do you want it.....words to live by.
Listened to the sermon of the Berean Bible Baptist Church in Paranaque, Phillipines and Pastor Mike Reap, a missionary from the Baptist Bible Fellowship International (BBFI), this evening as the Phillipines is 13 hours ahead of Houston.
Pastor Reap was in the church that I grew up in - North Freeway Baptist Church and North Park Baptist Church - many times and even when I visited the Greater Waco Baptist Church once here in the last couple of years - another BBFI church, his name came up when I discussed NFBC/NPBC with their pastor.
As I was trying to figure out the time difference and realizing that the YouTube video didn't line up, I checked the church's website and saw that Pastor Reap and his wife's travel back to the Phillipines, scheduled for this past Thursday, had been cancelled.
His message was "Worshipping a Sovereign God" and that involves being reverant to a sovereign God, obey Him and worship Him.
Podcasts that I listened to today:
An ICU nurse in New York City talks about the experience of treating COVID-19 patients, and explains how nurses in her unit are banding together to meet an unprecedented challenge.
Road To Resilience: Calm Through Chaos [04/01/20; Mount Sinai Health System, NYC]
17 minute listenCOVID-19 Slows The Census Count, And A Truck Full Of Toilet Paper Goes Up In Flames: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News [04/03/20; Houston Public Media]
13:28 listen
These were things COVID-19-related that I read and found interesting today. Maybe you will too.
Interesting Poll Results and Response. Worth the read.
1,350 New York Readers on the Mounting Challenges and Anxieties of Life During the Pandemic [04/04/20; New York Magazine]
430,000 People Have Traveled From China to U.S. Since Coronavirus Surfaced [04/04/20; New York Times]
Hope.
Number of coronavirus intensive care patients in Italy drops for first time [04/04/20; Reuters]
Very informative. Don't shy away because of the outlet.
The geopolitical battle for the COVID-19 narrative | The Listening Post (Full) [04/04/20; Al Jazeera English]
Wuhan's death total is believed to be more than 40,000, not the 2,563 reported.
And we'll still have runners clamoring over medals - for any and every race - the majority of which come out of China.
Chinese families should be sweeping graves now. But thousands still haven’t buried their dead. [04/03/20; Washington Post]
It’s Hardly Shocking the Navy Fired a Commander for Warning of Coronavirus Threat. It’s Part of a Pattern. [04/04/20; ProPublica]
Statement From SECNAV on Relief of CO Aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) [04/02/20; US Navy]
Was James Carville writing this piece? (Will see who gets it.)
2020 Elections: It's the coronavirus, stupid [04/04/20; Politico]
Virus hot spots in South poised for disproportionate suffering [04/03/20; Politico]
Migrants and Advocates Call to Close Detention Centers as COVID-19 Spreads [04/02/20; Texas Observer]
'No problem whatsoever': Trump downplays Fauci absence at coronavirus briefing [04/03/20; Politico]
How Authoritarians Are Exploiting the COVID-19 Crisis to Grab Power [04/03/20; Human Rights Watch]
Armenia: Law Restricts Privacy Amid COVID-19 Fight [04/03/20; Human Rights Watch]
Don't disagree, but the Nature study referenced (I clicked) made the decision based on the testing of NINE patients.
To help stop coronavirus, everyone should be wearing face masks. The science is clear. [04/04/20; The Guardian]
This is a bit more compelling. 243 > 9.
Here’s the study behind why NYC Mayor de Blasio now recommends masks in public [04/03/20; CNBC]
The study is here and involved the investigation of 243 patients in Singapore.
Duh.
White House says anyone 'in close proximity' to Trump or Pence will get rapid virus test [04/03/20; CNN]
Cats can infect each other with coronavirus, study finds [04/03/20; New York Post]
TSA limits checkpoints at George Bush Intercontinental Airport; Houston Airport System expects significant decline in March passengers [04/03/20; Community Impact]
Other things I've been reading ....
Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan among 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame inductees [04/04/20; USA Today]
Search for Kennedy family members missing in Chesapeake Bay has ‘turned from rescue to recovery’ [04/03/20; Washington Post]
RFK granddaughter, 40, and son, 8, presumed dead after Chesapeake Bay mishap, family says [04/04/20; Fox News]
Should send this to Bill Maher.
Liberty Fulbright Finalist Brings Science to the Fashion Industry [03/30/20; Liberty Champion]
Have a great Sunday.
Harris County Shelter in Place Day #10; April 3, 2020
Working, reading, eating and keeping moving is about all I have to report on day #10 of Harris County Shelter in Place.
Was up listening and reading late last evening; therefore, Friday's report is getting posted here on Saturday morning as I got up a little later than what I normally do.
That's what having races or sporting events and such on the calendar to do is that it got me up and kept me from being lazy on a weekend.
While I might have earned the right over the years, it isn't something that I prefer to do.
I have this massive spreadsheet that I keep up with a large number of things. Some of those you've seen reflected in my Facebook or Twitter posts.
I have tabs going back the last 10 years where I can pretty much tell you what race I was at and on what day.
Lately, lots of things hit that spreadsheet - and staying busy allowed me to put something on the spreadsheet most days of the week.
That, obviously, has slowed down.
I don't do virtual races. I respect race producers attempt to make a living and/or earn extra income, but I don't need another shirt or a medal to motivate me to run a certain distance.
When we able to run races again, I promise you - if I'm able - I'll be there.
I did these two miles below at about 11:45 a.m. as I pushed away from my desk a little bit around lunch time.
Pepperberry Trail - 15:30.88 (1-mile walk)
Melanie Park - 14:54.59 (1-mile walk)
My daughter and I also got in a 4.3-mile walk in Springwoods Village between 6 and 7 p.m.
My new totals for the March 25 - April 24 period: 16.04 miles running -- 34.54 miles walking -- 30.8 miles cycling
COVID-19-related podcasts
Ask The Expert: Bexar County Medical Advisor Dr. Ruth Berggren Answers Your Questions [04/02/20; Texas Public Radio/KSTX - San Antonio]
8:20 listen
What Next: TBD -- Risking Your Life for $8.71 [04/03/20; Slate]
21:15 listen
While much of the country shelters indoors, Instacart workers have found themselves on the front lines of COVID-19. Who’s keeping them safe?
Today's other interesting podcasts
Houston, We Have a Podcast (NASA Johnson Space Center): Episode 138, “Captain and Commander" [04/03/20; NASA]
41:48 listen
A related story, Chris Cassidy will be the last American to go up in a Soyuz capsule and the 500th person to go into space.
Help give Maine astronaut Chris Cassidy the sendoff he deserves, social distancing style! [04/02/20; News Center Maine]
What I read on Friday that was COVID-19-related:
Construction Workers Labor on, Vulnerable and ‘Essential’ [04/03/20; Texas Observer]
COVID-19 is Buying Time for Gulf Coast Towns Fighting Oil and Gas Projects [04/03/20; Texas Observer]
How do we safely reopen cities after the coronavirus pandemic? We have to prepare now. [04/03/20; Rice|Kinder Institute for Urban Research]
State will boom again if leaders address transportation, housing in the Texas Triangle [Opinion] [04/03/20; Houston Chronicle]
US Postal Service could shut down by June, lawmakers warn [04/03/20; CBS News via MSN]
Fox News host Jesse Watters said coronavirus travel restrictions were ‘more critical in saving lives’ than testing. He’s wrong. [04/03/20; Poynter]
Journalist with coronavirus from her hospital bed: ‘If you don’t believe in news, please believe in people that are sharing their stories…’ [04/02/20; Poynter]
Very thought-provoking.
How The COVID-19 Pandemic May Permanently Change Our 'Good Death' Narrative [04/02/20; Religion Dispatches]
I agree.
Taxpayers Cannot Be Forced To Fund Churches -- Even In A Pandemic [04/02/20; Religion Dispatches]
Houston hasn't reported a surge of coronavirus cases. But its hospitals tell a different story. [04/03/20; NBC News]
Area couple safe at home after unsettling end to cruise [04/03/20; Glen Rose Reporter]
What else I was reading:
New Study of Christian Nationalism in Texas Should Be A Warning For The Whole Country [04/02/20; Religion Dispatches]
Venezuelan naval boat rams cruise liner, damages itself, sinks (04/03/20; CNN via MSN]
Was up listening and reading late last evening; therefore, Friday's report is getting posted here on Saturday morning as I got up a little later than what I normally do.
That's what having races or sporting events and such on the calendar to do is that it got me up and kept me from being lazy on a weekend.
While I might have earned the right over the years, it isn't something that I prefer to do.
I have this massive spreadsheet that I keep up with a large number of things. Some of those you've seen reflected in my Facebook or Twitter posts.
I have tabs going back the last 10 years where I can pretty much tell you what race I was at and on what day.
Lately, lots of things hit that spreadsheet - and staying busy allowed me to put something on the spreadsheet most days of the week.
That, obviously, has slowed down.
I don't do virtual races. I respect race producers attempt to make a living and/or earn extra income, but I don't need another shirt or a medal to motivate me to run a certain distance.
When we able to run races again, I promise you - if I'm able - I'll be there.
I did these two miles below at about 11:45 a.m. as I pushed away from my desk a little bit around lunch time.
Pepperberry Trail - 15:30.88 (1-mile walk)
Melanie Park - 14:54.59 (1-mile walk)
My daughter and I also got in a 4.3-mile walk in Springwoods Village between 6 and 7 p.m.
My new totals for the March 25 - April 24 period: 16.04 miles running -- 34.54 miles walking -- 30.8 miles cycling
COVID-19-related podcasts
Ask The Expert: Bexar County Medical Advisor Dr. Ruth Berggren Answers Your Questions [04/02/20; Texas Public Radio/KSTX - San Antonio]
8:20 listen
What Next: TBD -- Risking Your Life for $8.71 [04/03/20; Slate]
21:15 listen
While much of the country shelters indoors, Instacart workers have found themselves on the front lines of COVID-19. Who’s keeping them safe?
Today's other interesting podcasts
Houston, We Have a Podcast (NASA Johnson Space Center): Episode 138, “Captain and Commander" [04/03/20; NASA]
41:48 listen
A related story, Chris Cassidy will be the last American to go up in a Soyuz capsule and the 500th person to go into space.
Help give Maine astronaut Chris Cassidy the sendoff he deserves, social distancing style! [04/02/20; News Center Maine]
What I read on Friday that was COVID-19-related:
Construction Workers Labor on, Vulnerable and ‘Essential’ [04/03/20; Texas Observer]
COVID-19 is Buying Time for Gulf Coast Towns Fighting Oil and Gas Projects [04/03/20; Texas Observer]
How do we safely reopen cities after the coronavirus pandemic? We have to prepare now. [04/03/20; Rice|Kinder Institute for Urban Research]
State will boom again if leaders address transportation, housing in the Texas Triangle [Opinion] [04/03/20; Houston Chronicle]
US Postal Service could shut down by June, lawmakers warn [04/03/20; CBS News via MSN]
Fox News host Jesse Watters said coronavirus travel restrictions were ‘more critical in saving lives’ than testing. He’s wrong. [04/03/20; Poynter]
Journalist with coronavirus from her hospital bed: ‘If you don’t believe in news, please believe in people that are sharing their stories…’ [04/02/20; Poynter]
Very thought-provoking.
How The COVID-19 Pandemic May Permanently Change Our 'Good Death' Narrative [04/02/20; Religion Dispatches]
I agree.
Taxpayers Cannot Be Forced To Fund Churches -- Even In A Pandemic [04/02/20; Religion Dispatches]
Houston hasn't reported a surge of coronavirus cases. But its hospitals tell a different story. [04/03/20; NBC News]
Area couple safe at home after unsettling end to cruise [04/03/20; Glen Rose Reporter]
What else I was reading:
New Study of Christian Nationalism in Texas Should Be A Warning For The Whole Country [04/02/20; Religion Dispatches]
Venezuelan naval boat rams cruise liner, damages itself, sinks (04/03/20; CNN via MSN]
Friday, April 3, 2020
Old Triathlon Back Issues
3/Go Triathlon
November/December 2011 - Female Open Water Swim
January/February 2012 - Craig Alexander
June 2012 - Unknown Female
July/August 2012 - Unknown Male
Lava
October/November 2010 - Mirinda Carfrae
April/May 2011 - Paula Findlay
May/June 2011 - Chris McCormack
July 2012 - London 2012 Olympic Preview
Inside Triathlon
January/February 2007 - Marc Herremans
August 2007 - Kate Major
January/February 2008 - Andy Baldwin
Triathlete
October 2008 - Terenzo Bozzone
May 2010 - Sarah Haskins
August 2010 - Jenny Fletcher
November 2010 - Center Stage at Kona
2011 Road to Kona / Road to Vegas
February 2011 - Michael Raelert
May 2011 - Tom Lowe
June 2011 - Laura Bennett
July 2011 - The Swimsuit Issue
November 2011 - Mirinda Carfrae
2012 Road to Kona / Road to Vegas
December 2011 - Lance Armstrong
January 2012 - Craig Alexander
February 2012 - Caitlin Snow
March 2012 - TJ Tollakson
Spring 2012 - Triathlete Buyer's Guide
April 2012 - Nikki and Tyler Butterfield
June 2012 - Linsey Corbin
May 2012 - Jesse Thomas
July 2012 - The Swimsuit Issue
August 2012 - Gwen Jorgensen
September 2012 - Leon Griffin
October 2012 - Craig Alexander
November 2012 - Lauren Goss
December 2012 - Pete Jacobs
January 2013 - James Hadley
February 2013 - Lesley Paterson
March 2013 - Ben Hoffman
April 2013 - Kim Kilgroe
May 2013 - Stephanie Swanson
June 2013 - Mirinda Carfrae
July 2013 - Andy Potts
September 2013 - Luke McKenzie
October 2013 - Rachel Joyce
November 2013 - Gordon Ramsay
December 2013 - Mirinda Carfrae
USA Triathlon Life
Spring 2010 - Benjamin Ewers
Summer 2010 - Dhani Jones
Fall 2010 - Marisa Rastetter
Spring 2011 - Melissa Stockwell
Summer 2011 - Laura and Greg Bennett
Winter 2011 - Hunter Kemper and Rachel Scott
Spring 2012 - The Hola Family
Summer 2012 - London Bound
Fall 2012 - Feel Life A Champion
Winter 2012 - Nondescript Female Age Grouper
Spring 2013 - Lukas Verzbicas
Winter 2013 - Nikolas Brown
November/December 2011 - Female Open Water Swim
January/February 2012 - Craig Alexander
June 2012 - Unknown Female
July/August 2012 - Unknown Male
Lava
October/November 2010 - Mirinda Carfrae
April/May 2011 - Paula Findlay
May/June 2011 - Chris McCormack
July 2012 - London 2012 Olympic Preview
Inside Triathlon
January/February 2007 - Marc Herremans
August 2007 - Kate Major
January/February 2008 - Andy Baldwin
Triathlete
October 2008 - Terenzo Bozzone
May 2010 - Sarah Haskins
August 2010 - Jenny Fletcher
November 2010 - Center Stage at Kona
2011 Road to Kona / Road to Vegas
February 2011 - Michael Raelert
May 2011 - Tom Lowe
June 2011 - Laura Bennett
July 2011 - The Swimsuit Issue
November 2011 - Mirinda Carfrae
2012 Road to Kona / Road to Vegas
December 2011 - Lance Armstrong
January 2012 - Craig Alexander
February 2012 - Caitlin Snow
March 2012 - TJ Tollakson
Spring 2012 - Triathlete Buyer's Guide
April 2012 - Nikki and Tyler Butterfield
June 2012 - Linsey Corbin
May 2012 - Jesse Thomas
July 2012 - The Swimsuit Issue
August 2012 - Gwen Jorgensen
September 2012 - Leon Griffin
October 2012 - Craig Alexander
November 2012 - Lauren Goss
December 2012 - Pete Jacobs
January 2013 - James Hadley
February 2013 - Lesley Paterson
March 2013 - Ben Hoffman
April 2013 - Kim Kilgroe
May 2013 - Stephanie Swanson
June 2013 - Mirinda Carfrae
July 2013 - Andy Potts
September 2013 - Luke McKenzie
October 2013 - Rachel Joyce
November 2013 - Gordon Ramsay
December 2013 - Mirinda Carfrae
USA Triathlon Life
Spring 2010 - Benjamin Ewers
Summer 2010 - Dhani Jones
Fall 2010 - Marisa Rastetter
Spring 2011 - Melissa Stockwell
Summer 2011 - Laura and Greg Bennett
Winter 2011 - Hunter Kemper and Rachel Scott
Spring 2012 - The Hola Family
Summer 2012 - London Bound
Fall 2012 - Feel Life A Champion
Winter 2012 - Nondescript Female Age Grouper
Spring 2013 - Lukas Verzbicas
Winter 2013 - Nikolas Brown
Harris County Shelter In Place Day #9; April 2, 2020
Day #9 of Shelter In Place was much like the first eight.
And for the second time in that stretch, I've delayed posting an update.
I don't know if it is so much that there's not a lot new to report or just that this routine was become the new normal.
Outside of work, I'm still am trying to read and feed myself with as much good, solid information as possible.
Working backwards, I listened to an extremely good, positive radio program from Focus on the Family last night before going to bed with the U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams.
Adams is a man of faith so he was a welcome ally to the Jim Daly-led organization out of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
You can listen to it here.
While I was looking for Adams' first name, there was a story that appeared in the search engine that I went and read.
It definitely targeted Adams with disapproval of comments he had made earlier in the crisis that we're living through. The story can be found here.
I tried to see what side of the aisle that Reason.com came from, but it's not as clear to me as it might be to others. (Although my guess is that it leans a little to the left.)
Regardless, I dreamt again last night about my grandfather. All good. As well as a good professional friend from the private and parochial school world that lives and works outside of Texas.
I just want to make sure my dreams at night don't become as vivid as CNN's Chris Cuomo, the brother of New York governor Mario Cuomo, who is currently dealing with COVID-19.
My daughter and I got out last night for a walk in Springwoods Village.
Our goal was to get in a little bit more than four miles, but rain started to fall - and with the threat of more - and we turned back and ended up with 2.9 miles.
And before I showered for the evening, I also put in another 10 miles on the Air Assault bike.
My totals for my 3/25 - 4/24 reporting period are now: 16.04 miles running -- 28.24 miles walking -- 30.8 miles cycling.
A couple of interesting podcasts that I listened to yesterday:
What Next | Jerry Falwell Jr. vs. the Coronavirus: Liberty University’s Trumpian response to the coronavirus. [04/02/20; Slate.com]
I expected the above to have been all negative, but if anything, there were lots of half-truths. There were also lots of accurate statements and indications, but you had to listen for them and have made some investments there (i.e. gone to school there or know somebody who did).
COVID Chronicles Chapter 5 [04/02/20; Hey Amarillo]
Here is all of the COVID-19-related material that I ingested on Thursday that I thought might be of interest:
On the COVID-19 Front Lines, Providers Feel Exposed [04/03/20; Austin Chronicle]
Doctors Say Hospitals Are Stopping Them From Wearing Masks [04/02/20; NPR]
A Covid-19 Vaccine Will Need Equitable, Global Distribution [04/02/20; Harvard Business Review]
Every American should wear a face mask to defeat Covid-19 [04/02/20; Stat]
Where America Didn’t Stay Home Even as the Virus Spread [04/02/20; New York Times]
White House advisor Fauci says coronavirus vaccine trial is on target and will be ‘ultimate game changer’ [04/02/20; CNBC]
NYC doctor makes urgent plea for help: 'We're near the breaking point' [04/02/20; Fox News]
Holland America cruise ships with over 200 sick passengers and crew reach deal to disembark in Florida [04/02/20; Fox News]
Behind the scenes, Kushner takes charge of coronavirus response [04/01/20; Politico via MSN]
Exclusive: Hackers linked to Iran target WHO staff emails during coronavirus - sources [04/02/20; Reuters]
Engineer accused of crashing train said he was 'suspicious' of nearby coronavirus relief ship, Justice Department says [04/02/20; CNN]
And finally ...
A New Book on the Sutherland Springs Shooting Explores Resilience, Forgiveness, and Grace [03/31/20; Texas Observer]
I actually ordered this book from an independent bookstore here in the greater Houston area as opposed to Barnes & Noble. I never order anything from Amazon.com.
Iran hits back after Trump claims it is planning Iraq attacks [04/02/20; The Guardian]
Have a great Friday and weekend.
And for the second time in that stretch, I've delayed posting an update.
I don't know if it is so much that there's not a lot new to report or just that this routine was become the new normal.
Outside of work, I'm still am trying to read and feed myself with as much good, solid information as possible.
Working backwards, I listened to an extremely good, positive radio program from Focus on the Family last night before going to bed with the U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams.
Adams is a man of faith so he was a welcome ally to the Jim Daly-led organization out of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
You can listen to it here.
While I was looking for Adams' first name, there was a story that appeared in the search engine that I went and read.
It definitely targeted Adams with disapproval of comments he had made earlier in the crisis that we're living through. The story can be found here.
I tried to see what side of the aisle that Reason.com came from, but it's not as clear to me as it might be to others. (Although my guess is that it leans a little to the left.)
Regardless, I dreamt again last night about my grandfather. All good. As well as a good professional friend from the private and parochial school world that lives and works outside of Texas.
I just want to make sure my dreams at night don't become as vivid as CNN's Chris Cuomo, the brother of New York governor Mario Cuomo, who is currently dealing with COVID-19.
My daughter and I got out last night for a walk in Springwoods Village.
Our goal was to get in a little bit more than four miles, but rain started to fall - and with the threat of more - and we turned back and ended up with 2.9 miles.
And before I showered for the evening, I also put in another 10 miles on the Air Assault bike.
My totals for my 3/25 - 4/24 reporting period are now: 16.04 miles running -- 28.24 miles walking -- 30.8 miles cycling.
A couple of interesting podcasts that I listened to yesterday:
What Next | Jerry Falwell Jr. vs. the Coronavirus: Liberty University’s Trumpian response to the coronavirus. [04/02/20; Slate.com]
I expected the above to have been all negative, but if anything, there were lots of half-truths. There were also lots of accurate statements and indications, but you had to listen for them and have made some investments there (i.e. gone to school there or know somebody who did).
COVID Chronicles Chapter 5 [04/02/20; Hey Amarillo]
Here is all of the COVID-19-related material that I ingested on Thursday that I thought might be of interest:
On the COVID-19 Front Lines, Providers Feel Exposed [04/03/20; Austin Chronicle]
Doctors Say Hospitals Are Stopping Them From Wearing Masks [04/02/20; NPR]
A Covid-19 Vaccine Will Need Equitable, Global Distribution [04/02/20; Harvard Business Review]
Every American should wear a face mask to defeat Covid-19 [04/02/20; Stat]
Where America Didn’t Stay Home Even as the Virus Spread [04/02/20; New York Times]
White House advisor Fauci says coronavirus vaccine trial is on target and will be ‘ultimate game changer’ [04/02/20; CNBC]
NYC doctor makes urgent plea for help: 'We're near the breaking point' [04/02/20; Fox News]
Holland America cruise ships with over 200 sick passengers and crew reach deal to disembark in Florida [04/02/20; Fox News]
Behind the scenes, Kushner takes charge of coronavirus response [04/01/20; Politico via MSN]
Exclusive: Hackers linked to Iran target WHO staff emails during coronavirus - sources [04/02/20; Reuters]
Engineer accused of crashing train said he was 'suspicious' of nearby coronavirus relief ship, Justice Department says [04/02/20; CNN]
And finally ...
A New Book on the Sutherland Springs Shooting Explores Resilience, Forgiveness, and Grace [03/31/20; Texas Observer]
I actually ordered this book from an independent bookstore here in the greater Houston area as opposed to Barnes & Noble. I never order anything from Amazon.com.
Iran hits back after Trump claims it is planning Iraq attacks [04/02/20; The Guardian]
Have a great Friday and weekend.
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