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ABBOTT.-At his residence, 1520 S. 55th st., on Sept. 30, HARRY B. ABBOTT, Jr., son of Harry B. and Mae A. Abbott. Relatives and friends are invited to the services, Fri., at 2 P. M., at the Oliver H. Bair Bldg., 1820 Chestnut st. Int. private
Phila. Inquirer, Oct. 4, 1918
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

ABBOTT.-On May 6, 1909, WALTER S. ABBOTT, husband of Ella Abbott, and son of late William and Mary Abbott, aged 39 years. Relatives and friends, employes of Atlanta Transfer Co., are invited to attend the funeral, on Sunday, at 2 P. M., from his late residence 120 Wharton st. Interment at Bethel Vault. Note: transferred to Fernwood Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer May 9, 1909
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

Abdill--on the 6th inst. Stephen E son of Captain Stephen and Susanna II Abdill aged 24 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday 9th inst., at 2 o'clock from his parents residence 555 Washington street Camden., N.J. . Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 7, 1898
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

Adami---on June 29, 1900. Conrad Walter, son of Henry and Louise Adami (nee Schwartzkopf),
aged 20 months. Funeral services at the residence of his parents. No 4518 Walace street.
on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o,clock. Interment private.

Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

ADAMS - April 24, 1973, MAE FRANCES (nee Kelly) ADAMS, wife of John J. Adams, Sr., 73 Ridge Lane, Levittown, Pa., formerly of Morris St., Phila.; mother of Mrs. Joseph Baker, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Edward J. Morin, Levittown, and John J., Jr., Folsom, Pa.  Relatives and friends invited to funeral Fri., 8:30 A.M., BECK MORTUARY, 7400 Newportville Road, Levittown.  Mass of the Resurrection, St. Michael the Archangel Church, 9:30 A.M.  Friends may call Thurs., 7 to 9 P.M. - The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, PA, APR 1973.

Buried:    Northwood Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA
(Charles & William Kelly Plot, Lot 406, Beechwood Section)
ADAMS, John J., 1 NOV 1893-11 JUL 1986
ADAMS, Mae, 22 FEB 1896-24 APR 1973

ADAMS - John Joseph Adams, Sr., Levittown resident, John Joseph Adams Sr., 93, of Levittown, died Friday at Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol Township.
  Born and raised in Philadelphia, Mr. Adams was a resident of Levittown since 1961.  He was employed as a truck driver with the family-owned firm, Adams Trucking Company, for 60 years.  He was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, Levittown.
  Husband of the late Mae F. Kelly Adams, Mr. Adams is survived by two daughters, Gertrude Baker of Columbus, Ohio and Catherine Morin of Levittown with whom he resided; a son, John J. Jr. of Folsom, Pa.; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
  Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Beck-O'Neill-Strouse Funeral Directors Inc., 7400 New Falls Road, Levittown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church.  Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. 

Buried:    Northwood Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA
(Charles & William Kelly Plot, Lot 406, Beechwood Section)
ADAMS, John J., 1 NOV 1893-11 JUL 1986

ADAMS, Mae, 22 FEB 1896-24 APR 1973

Adams-- June 29,1900 , William T Adams Funeral services on Monday, at 9:30 a.m. at 1624 Willington street. Interment private.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

EDWARD W. ADGIE, of Wildwood, died Wednesday at home. He served with the 941st engineers in the U.S. Army in both the European and North African campaigns in World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 184 of Wildwood and the VFW Post No. 3509 of Wildwood. He was also very active with the American Cancer Society. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in Wildwood the past 25 years. Surviving are his wife, Lena P.; two sons, Edward W. Jr. of Sea Isle City and Matthew N. of Franklinville; two sisters, Mary D. Battista of Upper Darby, Pa., and Emma Prescott of Philadelphia, Pa.; a brother, Fred of Brooksville, Fla.; and four grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Ann's Church, 2900 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood. Burial will be in the Cape May County Veteran's Cemetery, Middle Township. Friends may call 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ingersoll-Greenwood Funeral Home, 1201 Central Ave., North Wildwood. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Cape May County Unit, P.O. Box 395, Ocean View, N.J. 08230.
Press of Atlantic City, The (NJ) - January 1, 1993
Submitted By: Janice

ADGIE - Of diphteria, on May 7, 1900, Elizabeth the daughter of Norton and Rose Adgie, age 3 years. Burial from 1547 Cadwalader Street. Internment at Green Mount Cemetery. No funeral
Philadelphia Inquirer 09 May 1900
Submitted By: Janice

On 15 July, Matthew, husband of Rose Adgie. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services Saturday at 2:30pm at his late residence 5136 Stiles Avenue. Interment at Montrose Cemetery. Friends may call Friday after 8:00 PM.
Philadelphia Inquirer, dated 20 July 1928
Submitted By: Janice

ADGIE - On November 8, 1955 Rose H, widow of Matthew N. Adgie, 2416 South 5th Street. Relatives and friends are invited to service Friday at 2:00 PM David G. Frankenfield Building 317 North 52nd Street. Interment at Montrose Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening.
Philadelphia Inquirer, dated 10 November 1955
Submitted By: Janice

ADGIE - William H Jr, on December 20, 1982 of Oreland, son of Mary J (nee Burns) and the late William H Sr, brother of Maryanne Wilson and Michael G Adgie also survived by 3 nephews and 2 nieces. mass of Christian burial Friday 10AM, Holy Martyrs Church Oreland. Internment Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to the William R May Funeral Home, Easton Road and Keswick Avenue, Glenside Thursday 7 to 9PM. Donations to Hematology/Oncology Research and Education Fund, University of PA Hospital 34th and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, PA would be appreciated.
Philadelphia Inquirer on 22 December 1982
Submitted By: Janice

Agg-- on August 28, Laura, wife of Wm. E. Agg, aged 28 years. Funeral on Friday. at 2 o'clock, at 152 North Ninth street. (this is all that is printed)
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 30, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

AGNEW.-On Sunday morning, July 30th, AUGUSTA, wife of James Agnew, in the 39th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her husband's residence No. 2235 Palethorn street, this (Tuesday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock. To proceed to Knights of Pythias Greenwood Cemetery.
Note: In 1872 the body was removed to Woodlands Cemetery
Public Ledger Aug 2, 1871
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

Public Ledger Sept. 19th, 1879 Page 3 AGNEW.-On Sept. 17th, Mrs. ELIZABETH AGNEW, relict of the late Henry Agnew. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, No. 20 North Seventeenth street, this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, without further notice.
Note: Woodlands Cemetery
Public Ledger Sept. 19th, 1879 Page 3
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

AGNEW.-July 13, ELIZABETH AGNEW. Funeral services Tues., 1:30 P. M., at the residence of her nephew, George W. Boyd, 2206 E. York st. Int. private. Note: Woodlands Cemetery
Phila. Inquirer July 15, 1918 page 7
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

On the morning of the 3d inst., after a short illness, HENRY O. AGNEW, Esq., in the 68th year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are respect- fully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 20 North Seventeenth st, this (Saturday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, without further notice. To proceed to Woodlands Cemetery.
Public Ledger Nov. 6, 1858 page 2
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

AGNEW.-At his late residence, on December 6, 1910, HENRY O. AGNEW. Relatives and friend are invited to view his remains on Wednesday, between the hours of 8 and 10 P. M. Funeral services and interment private.
Note: Woodlands Cemetery
Public Ledger Dec. 6, 1910 Page 11
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

AGNEW.-On the 28th instant, ISABELLA, daughter of Wm. and Mary Agnew, aged 17 months and 13 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her parents, No. 1722 Philip st., this (Saturday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock. To proceed to Greenwood Cemetery.
Public Ledger July 29, 1871 Page 2
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

AGNEW.-Entered into rest, March 30th, Miss ISABELLA AGNEW. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Monday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, from her late residence, No 3927 Walnut street.
Note:Woodlands Cemetery
Public Ledger April 1, 1882 page 7
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

AGNEW.-Suddenly on the 25th inst., JAMES AGNEW. Interred in Woodlands Cemetery on the 26th. 
Public Ledger Feb. 28, 1872 page 2
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

On the 9th Ist., LLIZA ALBURGER, wife of Philip Alburger, aged 61 years. ********** and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her husband, in Lower Dublin Township, 2*1 Ward, on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, without further notice. Note: Interred in PennyPack Baptist Church Cemetery.
Public Ledger July 11, 1854 page 2
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

ALCORN On the 17th inst. WALTER REED, son of J. B. and LIZZIE ALCORN, aged 10 years and 14 days, at his residence, No. 9 North Ohio Avenue, Atlantic City Funeral from St. Paul's M. E. Church, Ohio Ave. this morning at 11 o'clock.
Philadelphia Times, Wednesday July 21, 1897
Submitted by Char Clark

Aldridge-- on June 29, 1900. Elizabeth, wife of Frederick Aldridge, aged 43 years. Funeral services on Monday afternoon, July 2 at 1 o'clock at the residence of her mother, Mrs. John Thompson, Twentieth and Ruscomb streets, near Fishers Lane Station, Germantown, interment private, at Hillside Cemetery,
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

ALLEN Obits
Submitted by Bill Allen

ALLEN.-July 15, 1916, KATHARINE M., wife of Jesse P. Allen and daughter of William H. and Katharine J. Snider. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services, Tuesday, at 2 P. M., prcisely, at residence of her husband, 4928 Walton ave. Interment private.
Note: Westminster Cemetery
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 15, 1916
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

ALMOND.-ELIZABETH E. ALMOND, wife of the late Henry Almond, April 10, 1891, in the 55th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, 2626 South Street, on Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Services at 2:30 o'clock. To proceed to Fernwood Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer April 13, 1891 Page 3
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

ALMOND.-After a lingering illness, on the 30th ultimo, PETER ALMOND, in the seventieth year of his age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this morning, at 10 o'clock, from the residence of his son-in-law, Thomas Dine, Forty ninth and Linwood streets.
NOTE: Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Philadelphia Inquirer January 02, 1878 Page 5
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

ALMOND.-On May 3, 1909, THOMAS, husband of Sarah Almond. Relatives and friends, also survivors of the 11th I"a Cavalry Co. C., are invited to attend the funeral services, on Thursday, at 2 P. M., at his late residence, 1509 N. Redfield street. Interment private, at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The remains may be viewed on Wednesday from 7 until 10 P. M.
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 5, 1909, Page 7
Contributed by Jane Hamilton

Ambrose-- Suddenly, on June 26,1900. Thomas, husband of Edith Ambrose, a native of Wales, funeral from his late residence, 1443 South Sixteenth street, on Sunday, July 1 at 2 o'clock. Interment at Fernwood Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

Anderson--4th inst. Lydia F. widow of Rev . Thomas C Anderson. Due notice
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 5, 1912
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

Appleton- on the 8th inst., at the Henena, Tams county, Iowa., Mary W., wife of Richard W Appleton. M.D.
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 21, 1871
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

Armstrong-- on June 29,1900. Dorcas Armstrong, widow of Samuel F Armstrong, in her 77th year. Due notice of the funeral will be given from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. William Rowan. 1132 Morris street. Wilmington papers please copy.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 1, 1900
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

ARNOLD_ On July 18th, FLORENCE, daughter of JOHN and the late MARY J. ARNOLD, in her 12th year. Funeral on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her uncle, Mr. ALEXANDER RUSSELL, 145 Seville st. Manayunk.
Philadelphia Times, Wednesday July 21, 1897
Submitted by Char Clark

Atchison-on the 25th instant, Thomas Atchinson.. The relatives and friends of the family, also Harmony Lodge No 29, A.P.A. Minerva Lodge, No 21 k of P are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No 109 W Girard Avenue, this afternoon, at 1 o'clock. To proceed to Palmer Vault.
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 25, 1881
Submitted by Deborah Bromiley

AUSTIN_ On July 19th 1897, EDWARD HARMER, son of WALTER E. and LAURA E. AUSTIN. Interment private, today, from his parents' residence, 2112 Vine st.
Philadelphia Times, Wednesday July 21, 1897
Submitted by Char Clark

AVELLINO - May 1, 1945, VINCENZO, husband of Jennie Avellino (nee Scardullo). Relatives and friends invited to funeral, Sat., 8:30 a.m., residence, 2225 Bainbridge St., Solemn Requiem Mass, St. Charles' Church. 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

AYERS — On the evening of the 4th, Mrs. AMANDA MELVINA AYERS, in the 54th year of her age. The relatives and friends, and the Sylvania Council, No. 18, U.D. of A., and the Star Beam Tent, No. 3, Daughters of the Forest, are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of her husband, No. 3948 Market street, this (Thursday) afternoon, at 2 o'clock. To proceed to Odd Fellows' Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, 8 August 1867, page 5
Contributed by Jean Adams

AYERS-- On October 7, 1911, ANDREW J., husband of Margaret F. Ayers. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services, on Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock at his late residence, 600 N. 43rd st. Interment private.
Philadelphia Inquirer, Oct. 9, 1911
Contributed by Jean Adams

AYERS-- On August 27, 1896, ANNA E., daughter of Andrew J. and Margaret F. Ayers, in her 9th year. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services, on Monday at 2 o'clock at her parents residence, No. 600 North Forty-Third street. Interment private.
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 31, 1896.
Contributed by Jean Adams

AYERS---On the 12th inst., of heart disease, Edmund J. Ayers, husband of Nellie Sullivan, in his 51st year. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services, on Saturday, at 2 o’clock, at his late residence, No. 4078 Spring Garden street. Interment at Mt. Moriah.
Philadelphia Inquirer, pg. 7, February 15, 1895
Contributed by Jean Adams

AYERS-- June 19, Edmund James, son of Nellie M. and late Edmund J. Ayers. Relatives and friends, and also members of Courtland Saunders Council, No. 866. Fraternal Patriotic Americans; Court Hamilton No. 90, Foresters of America, and the Electrical Aid Society of Philadelphia., invited to services, Sat. at 2 P.M. at his late residence, 4078 Spring Garden st. Int. Arlington Cem. Friends may call Fri. evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
Philadelphia Inquirer, pg. 14, June 21, 1918
Contributed by Jean Adams

AYRES-- Suddenly, May 19, EMILY AYRES (nee Headman), widow of John Ayres. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral service, Wed. 2 P.M. at her late residence, 404 E. Church lane, Yeadon, Delaware County, PA. Int. private, Arlington Cemetery. Auto service. Remains may be viewed Tues. after 7 P.M. New York and Brooklyn papers copy.
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 20, 1918
Contributed by Jean Adams

AYERS---Suddenly, on October 21. 1910. FRANK H. beloved son of George W. and Annie Ayers. aged 15 years. Relatives and friends and employes of Battalion Co D of the John Wanamaker store. are invited to attend funeral services, on Tuesday at 2 P M. at residence of his parents. 4855 Chestnut st. Interment private. Arlington Cemetery. Remains may be viewed Monday after 7 P M.
Date: October 24, 1910 Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer; pg. 5
Contributed by Jean Adams

AYERS - George W. Ayers, Jr. George W. Ayers, Jr., a retired PTC motorman, died Tuesday at Presbyterian Hospital. He was 75 and lived at 1203 S. 61st st. Mr. Ayers was with PTC for 47 years. He is survived by a son, George W., 3rd; a daughter, Mrs. Hettie Jenks; his mother, Mrs. Anna Ayers; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 P.M. tomorrow at John P. Donohue and Sons, 5400 Market st. Burial will be in Arlington Cemetery.
The Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia, PA Jan 14, 1965
Contributed by Jean Adams

GEORGE W. AYERS, 71, of Barrington, died Sunday at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Camden. Mr. Ayers was a recently retired salesman at Macy's. He was a World War II Army veteran and was a member of American Legion Post 38 in Haddonfield. Survivors: his wife, Carmella Pilla Ayers; a son, George E. of Sewell; two daughters, Violet Ann of Levittown, Pa., and Denise Fimple of Barrington, and seven grandchildren. Services: viewing, 7 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. tomorrow, Eugene V. Hinski Funeral Home, 81 Haddon Ave., Haddonfield; Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. tomorrow, St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, Browning Road, Barrington; burial, Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.
Philadelphia Inquirer, The (PA) - May 19, 1992, Page B6
Contributed by Jean Adams

AYERS — On the 3rd inst. JOHN S. AYERS agd 77 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Monday, at 1 o'clock, from the residence of his son, Edward J. 4078 Spring Garden street, West Philadelphia
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Saturday morning, 5 May 1888, page 5
Contributed by Jean Adams

AYKROD - On the 14th inst., HENRY AYKROD.  His relatives and male friends, and members of Star of America, No. 52, and members of Pennsylvania Encampment of the I.O.O.O.F. are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. ?21, Brown street on Wednesday afternoon, the 17th inst., at 3 o'clock without further notice.  To proceed to Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Philadelphia Public Ledger, August 15, 1859 page 2
Submitted by: Juanita Naron

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