Pottsville Republican Friday October 14, 1949

George Brady Straub, 86, died at the home of his son, Harry, near Erdman Thursday. His wife died a number of years ago.
Surviving are 11 children: Edgar, Valley View; Mrs. Lloyd Troutman, Gratz; Arthur, Spring Glen; Mrs. Ralph Williams, Lancaster; Raymond, Tremont; Harry, Erdman; Mrs. Ira Schlegel, Valley View; Mrs. William Schlegel, Valley View; Roy, Klingerstown; Mrs. Leon Miller, Klingerstown RD; Mrs. Lester Geist, Leck Kill; 56 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Reed Funeral Home at Pillow Monday afternoon with further services in the Klinger’s Church near Erdman. Rev. D I Sulzbach will officiate and burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.