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Re: Seeking James C. Whitesel - 208th Pennsylvania, Civil War

JoeNihen — 2009-07-30 23:49:18Z

Be careful! When I found out Henry was in the 208th, I started looking ... and now I have bios on most of the 1,000+ men who served in the 208th and probably 450 grave photos of the same. Obsessions begin innocently.

Happy Hunting,

Joe

Re: Seeking James C. Whitesel - 208th Pennsylvania, Civil War

78steelhead — 2009-07-30 23:03:42Z

Joe,

I appreciate the info you have shared here. Until this time, I was never aware that James served in the military.

Thank you.

Re: Seeking James C. Whitesel - 208th Pennsylvania, Civil War

JoeNihen — 2009-07-29 12:10:39Z

Thanks for the reply and information.

I'm not related to James. I am researching the men of the 208th in their memory and in honor of my gg-grandfather, Henry S. Werline of Co. D.

While searching for information about Henry, I found stories about other men in his unit ... and the project just grew and grew!

James is the focus of my search since he was in the 208th.

Thanks for your help.

Joe
morse73@ptd.net

Re: Seeking James C. Whitesel - 208th Pennsylvania, Civil War

78steelhead — 2009-07-29 03:26:35Z

Are you from James' line, or are you just interested in the 208th?

Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of James or any of his family. I have only over thye past few years started to make connections to alot of the Whitesel lines in Huntingdon. However, I have not had much luck with making any communication with any of the descendants. Only recently did one cousin find my profile and we have talked and actually met. The few others I have looked up never responded back.

The only real difference I have regarding James is that he was either born in 1832 or 1844. I saw only one reference to his birth being in 1832, but all of his census records show him as being born around'44.

I show his children as David Jacob, Jennie, Mary, Rebecca, Samuel A., William Henry and Margaret Elizabeth. I have a little info on some of their families, but since I lost the info on my computer a few months back, I have not reentered it all again yet. Once I do, I can fill you in with what I have.

He a son of David and Elizabeth Whitesel. All that is known about Elizabeth is that she was born around 1812-14 in PA, was of Irish descent, and died between 1870 and 1880.

David was born between 1808 and 1810, in PA, a son of Henry and Catharine Whitesell, and died on the family farm in Oneida Township, Huntingdon County, PA June 10 1881. His second wife was Margaret. She was born Sep 1827 in PA.

David and Elizabeth had 6 children: Sarah Jane b. 1836-45, Henry (my gr-great grandfather) b. Feb 24 1842, James, John b. July 26 1846, William b. Sep 25 1848 and Mary Martha b. Jan 1851.

Henry first appears in Centre County PA in 1801 as a single free man, but his first child waas born close to that time, so he and Catharine must have married soon after.

They had 9 known children: Susanna, Sophia, David, Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Joseph, John, Henry and Sarah. I also have some info on most of these children as well.

It would probably be easier to e-mail if you are interested.

My e-mail is 78steelhead@comcast.net.

Re: Seeking James C. Whitesel - 208th Pennsylvania, Civil War

JoeNihen — 2009-07-29 02:36:50Z

Thank you for the reply to my posting.

I believe we have a connection:

JAMES C. WHITESEL, son of David Whitesel, was born on April 10, 1832, in Huntington, Pennsylvania. He married Martha B. Emerick about 1870 in Illinois. James fathered seven known children. He applied for a pension on February 25, 1890. James was widowed in 1887, while living in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Illinois, and working as a farmer. He applied for a pension in Illinois on February 25, 1890. James died on November 3, 1905, and is buried in the Mount Carmel Cemetery, Shelbyville.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=wh...;

I am interested in learning what I can about the men of the 208th. I would appreciate any and all additions or corrections that you might have for James' biography.

James served as a private in the 208th Pennsylvania.

Do you have a photo of James at any age?

Thanks,

Joe
morse73@ptd.net

Re: Seeking James C. Whitesel - 208th Pennsylvania, Civil War

78steelhead — 2009-07-29 01:59:29Z

Do you know where James may have settled after the war? I have a James C. that was a gr-great uncle of mine about the right age, but I never heard of him serving.

He moved from PA to IL where he and his wife raised their children and died. Not sure if these are the same 2 James' or not.

Seeking James C. Whitesel - 208th Pennsylvania, Civil War

JoeNihen — 2009-07-23 23:54:46Z

I am seeking information about James C. Whitesel who served with the 208th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company B (Civil War).

I am interested in any information about anyone who served in the 208th Pennsylvania.

Thanks,

Joe
morse73@ptd.net

Leah M. Whitesel Price obituary

78steelhead — 2009-03-23 03:08:11Z

Found in a book of miscellaneous obituaries at the Blair County (PA) Genealogical Society.

Dies while visiting

HUNTINGDON, March 14 – Mrs. Leah Whitesel Price, aged 54, of 724 Allegheny street, died on Tuesday while visiting in the home of George S. Long in Clearfield county, death being caused by a heart attack. She was the daughter of John and Mary (Chesney) Whitesel and was a member of the Neff’s Mills Methodist church. Nine children survive, Mrs. Anna Isenberg of Harrisburg, Mrs. Mary DeArmitt of Neff’s Mills, Edward Price of Petersburg, R.D., Mrs. Roy Foster, Mrs. Blanche Clark, Mrs. Sarah Varner, William, Harry and Eva Price, all of Huntingdon; thirteen grandchildren and two brothers and four sisters, Vernon Whitesel of Altoona, John Whitesel of Water Street, Mrs. Cora Lightner and Mrs. Sarah Ross, both of Manor Hill, Mrs. Anna Johnson of Petersburg, R.D., and Mrs. Blanche Witters of Mill Creek.

Mrs. Leah M. Price

Mrs. Leah M. Price, of 724 Allegheny street, Huntingdon, died at the home of George S. Long in Clearfield county on Tuesday morning, March 11, 1941, at 6 o’clock. Death was due to a heart attack.
Born in Huntingdon county on March 15, 1886, she was a daughter of John and Mary (Chesney) Whitesel. At the time of death she was aged 54 years, eleven months and twenty-six days.
Mrs. Price was a lifelong resident of Huntingdon county. She was a member of the Methodist church at Neff’s Mills.
Surviving are these children: Mrs. Mary DeArmitt, of Neff’s Mills; Mrs. Ann Isenberg, of Harrisburg; Edward Price, of Petersburg, R.D.; Roy Foster, Mrs. Blanche Clark, William Price, Harry Price Mrs. Sarah Varner and Eva Price, all of Huntingdon. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Sarah Ross and Mrs. Cora Lightner, both of Manor Hill; Mrs. Anna Johnson of Petersburg, R.D.; Mrs. Blanche Witters, of Mill Creek; Vernon Whitesel, of Altoona, and John Whitesel, of Water Street.
Funeral services will be held at Temple’s funeral home on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. J. T. T. Cummings. Interment will be made in the Mooresville cemetery.
Friends are being received at Temple’s funeral home.

Eldred Honor Whitesel Cherry obituary and memorium

78steelhead — 2009-03-17 18:21:52Z

Mrs. Eldred Honor Cherry

Wife of John E. Cherry, died at the family home on the Kyper farm, near Bellwood, at 4:35 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Deceased was 18 years old and was a daughter of Harry E. and Margaret Wetzell. In 1925 she was one of the Antis township graduating class. Surviving are her husband, an infant child, her parents and a brother and sister, Harold Wetzell and Pearl McKelvey of Altoona. Funeral services will be held at the Tipton Methodist church, of which she was a member, Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Interment will be made at the Charlottesville cemetery.

Altoona Mirror 28 MAY 1926.

In loving remembrance of our dear Eldred (Whitesel) Cherry who departed this life one year ago today, May 27, 1926.

Gone is the face we loved so dear,
Gone is the voice we loved to hear.
It is sad, but true – I wonder why
The best of us is first to die.
God in His mercy thought it best
To take dear Eldred home to rest.

Gone but not forgotten by her CHILD FREDA MAXINE AND MR. AND MRS. WHITESEL, SISTER, BROTHER AND GRANDMOTHER.

Altoona Mirror 27 MAY 1927.

Margaret A. Stewart Whitesel obituary, thanks and memorium

78steelhead — 2009-03-17 18:12:27Z

Mrs. Margaret A. Whitesel

Of 923 First avenue died at 3:30 o’clock yesterday morning at the Altoona Hospiatl of a complication of diseases. She was born Jan. 22, 1891, in this city, and was married Aug. 23, 1911, to Harry C. Whitesel, who survives, together with a daughter, Eleanor; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Stewart of this city, a sister, Mrs. Harry Fellows of Altoona, and three brothers, Thomas Stewart of this city, Charles, in France, and James, of Philadelphia. She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal church. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the late residence. Burial in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Altoona Mirror 16 JUN 1919.

Cards of thanks

We take this means of thanking all friends and neighbors who were so kind during the recent illness and death of our wife and mother, Margaret Stewart Whitesel. Also for the beautiful floral tributes, and also Rev. Bishop, rector of St. Luke’s church for his kindness.
HARRY C. WHITESEL AND DAUGHTER ELEANOR, HER MOTHER AND FATHER, MR. AND MRS. THOMAS E. STEWART.

Altoona Mirror 20 JUN 1919.

IN MEMORIUM

In loving remembrance, of our dear daughter and mothyer, Mrs. Margaret Stewart Whitesel, who died one year ago today, June 15, 1919.

A precious one has left us,
It was our daughter dear,
And in our hearts are ever lonely,
To see her face once more,
And to hear her voice so gentle,
We long but long in vain,
You are with God, dear daughter,
And we shall meet again.

Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Stewart, and daughter Eleanor.

Altoona Mirror 15 JUN 1920.

IN MEMORIUM

In and but loving remembrance of our dear daughter, Margaret Stewart Whitesel, who departed this life six years ago today, June 15, 1919.

We miss you still, our hearts are sore,
But we’ll have faith for evermore.

Her Parents, MR. AND MRS. L. C. STEWART.

Altoona Mirror 15 JUN 1925.

Re: Info on a Charles E. Whitesel

78steelhead — 2009-01-16 01:30:14Z

Are you referring to James C. Whitesel that married Martha B. Emerick from Fairfield, OH, then moved his family to Shelbyville, IL?

WHITESEL Reid and Betsy

t42Moore — 2008-12-29 14:23:37Z

WHITESEL Reid and Betsy

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 199,453 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Info on a Charles E. Whitesel

jferren1 — 2008-12-26 15:00:42Z

Do you have any information on any Whitesel's that may have migrated to Fairfield County, Ohio from Pennsylvania? Thank you very much for your prompt reply to my query.

Jerry Ferren

Re: Info on a Charles E. Whitesel

78steelhead — 2008-12-25 18:44:48Z

Have some info for you.

Charles Edgar Whitesel was born 12 JAN 1878 in Huntingdon co. married Made Elizabeth Sankus 20 DEC 1906 in Huntingdon co., died JUL 1948 in Huntingdon co.

He was the son of William Whitesel and his second wife Sarah Jane Harshbarger. He was most likely their oldest child together (William had a son from his first marriage, Thomas M., but his wife, Currence B., died young). William, both of his wives and some of their children are all buried in Donation cemetery, Donation, Huntingdon co.

Altogether, William had 12 children: Thomas M., Charles Edgar, Owen Foster, Herbert Leslie, Beulah Susan, Allison Miller (male), Mary Belle, Elsie Mae, Jesse William, Effie/Eva Grace, Clara R. and Frank O..

William was the 5th of 7 children for David and Elizabeth Whitesel and was born SEP 1848 and died 1925.

David was most likely the oldest male of Henry and Catharine Whitesell, and was most likely born when they still lived in Centre county. He was born 1808-1810 and died 10 JUN 1881.

I have pictures of William's grave along with that of his wive's and some of their children's headstones. I also have copies of some of their obituaries. If you are interested, let me know. My e-mail is 78steelhead@comcast.net.

Chad J. Whitesel

Martha Piper Whitsel obituary

78steelhead — 2008-10-28 00:39:22Z

Martha P. Whitsel

Mrs. Whitsel, 62, of Petersburg died at 7:35 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 1983, from injuries received in a car-truck accident Monday on Route 22, two miles east of Alexandria.
Mrs. Whitsel retired as a teacher from the Huntingdon Area School District in June 1980. She also served on the Petersburg Borough Council.
She was born Aug. 10, 1920 in Petersburg, the daughter of Plummer and Edith A. (Bigelow) Piper, and married Harry Whitsel.
Surviving are two children: Mrs. Catherine Smith of Philadelphia and Samuel of Spencer, W. Va., and a grandchild.
Also surviving are her mother of the Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg, and a sister, Mrs. Rhoda Tay of Royersford.
Mrs. Whitsel was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Petersburg, where she had served on church council for a number of years. She served as church organist and was recognized for her year’s service last week. She was also a member of Lutheran Church Women.
She was a volunteer at the Allegheny Lutheran Home.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Grove Funeral Home, Alexandria.

WHITSEL-Services for Martha P. Whitsel of Petersburg will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Zion Lutheran Church, Petersburg, by the Rev. Richard O. Sauerlender. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Petersburg. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Grove Funeral Home, Alexandria. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church.

Altoona Mirror Feb. 16, 1983.

Shirley J. Dodson Whitesel obituary

78steelhead — 2008-10-28 00:38:08Z

Shirley J. Whitesel

Mrs. Whitesel, 62, of 306 Ella St., Hollidaysburg, died at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 1991, at Mercy Hospital, following an extended illness.
She was born March 25, 1929, in East Freedom, the daughter of Warren and Minnie (Crawford) Dodson, and was twice married. First to David Elwood Detwiler Jr., who died March 1955. Then on Aug. 6, 1971, in Hollidaysburg, married David A. Whitesel.
Surviving are her husband, three children: Sandra Mangiacarne of Hollidaysburg, Christine Weaver of Roaring Spring and David E. Detwiler III of Forrest. Va. and six grandchildren.
Also surviving are five sisters and one brother: Margaret Claar and Helen Ruggles of East Freedom. Pauline Cooper of Newry, Delores Hamilton of Roaring Spring, Mary Rooney of Lakemont and Roger of Melborne, Fla.
Mrs. Whitesel was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Plank & Stitt Funeral Home, Hollidaysburg.

WHITESEL-The funeral of Shirley J. Whitesel of 306 Ella St., Hollidaysburg will be held at 10 a.m. Monday with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg by the Rev. Monsignor Thomas K. Mabon. Interment at the New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hollidaysburg. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Plank & Stitt Funeral Home Inc., Hollidaysburg where a wake service will be held Sunday evening. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Family Scholarship Fund, Lycoming College, Williamsport. A brother, John Dodson, died in 1955. She is survived by six grandchildren: Eric, Glen and Sherri Weaver; Danyel, Darrin and Travis Mangiacarne.

Altoona Mirror July 5, 1991.

James Howard Whitsel Sr. obituary

78steelhead — 2008-10-28 00:35:30Z

James Howard Whitsel, Sr.

Mr. Whitsel, 77, of 2717 S. 10th Ave. died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 1991, at his residence, following an extended illness.
Mr. Whitsel retired as a milk man from Harshberger Dairy in 1976 after 26 years’ service.
He was born Sept. 26, 1913, in Altoona, the son of Calvin and Lula Whitsel, and was twice married: first to Beatrice Lupher, who died Dec. 15, 1973, the in 1975, in Altoona, to Grace Charlotte Cupp.
Surviving are his wife, a son, James H. Jr. of Hollidaysburg; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving is a sister, Margaret Farber of Altoona.
Mr. Whitsel was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
He was also a member of AARP and the Old Timers CB Radio Club.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Warren H. Replogle Funeral Home.

WHITSEL-Services for James H. “Whitey” Whitsel Sr. of 2717 S. 10th Ave. will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at WARREN H. REPLOGLE FUNERAL HOME, by father Michael Singer. Interment at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at WARRNE H. REPLOGLE FUNERAL HOME.

Altoona Mirror Mar. 6 , 1991.

Gary A. Whitesel obituary

78steelhead — 2008-10-28 00:34:25Z

Gary A. Whitesel

Gary A. Whitesel, 56, of Box 275, Tipton, Tyrone RD 5, died Saturday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2003, at Altoona Hospital.
He was born Feb. 27, 1947, in Altoona, a son of Andrew C. and Dorothy I. (McClellan) Whitesel. He married Cathy E. Briggs March 18, 1972, at Tipton United Methodist Church.
Mr. Whitesel is survived by his wife, a son, Nicholas A., at home, and his fiancée, Becky S. Crosley, and her children, Joshua and Ashley Young; his mother of Tipton; a sister, Cheryl L. Hinkle and her husband, Timothy C., and their son, Andrew, all of Tipton; his mother-in-law, Virginia Briggs; his extended family of brothers- and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Dec. 2, 1998.
Mr. Whitesel was employed as a splicing technician at Verizon Communications for the past 30 years. He was an Air Force veteran serving during the Vietnam era. He was a member of Tipton United Methodist Church and a member of the Communications Workers of America. Mr. Whitesel enjoyed woodworking, working on trucks, riding his motorcycle and also enjoyed the outdoors.
There will be no public viewing. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at the Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood, with the Rev. Robert Rupp officiating. Interment at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township.
Expressions of sympathy in Gary’s memory may be made to the American Lung Association of Pennsylvania, Central Region, 209 E. Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801; or to Tipton United Methodist Church, Tipton, PA 16684.

Altoona Mirror Nov. 5, 2003.

Andrew C. Whitesel obituary

78steelhead — 2008-10-28 00:32:48Z

Andrew C. Whitesel

Andrew C. Whitesel, 77, Tipton, died Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 2, 1998, at Altoona Hospital, following an extended illness.
He was born Oct. 15, 1921, in Petersburg, Huntingdon County, the son of the late Herbert L. and Mary A. (Saner) Whitesel. He married Dorothy I. McClellan Oct. 19, 1941, in Hagerstown, Md.
Mr. Whitesel was a member of Tipton United Methodist Church.
He retired as a freight train brakeman/conductor from Conrail in 1981, with 40 years of service.
Mr. Whitesel was a 1940 graduate of Huntingdon High School.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a seaman first class and a gunner aboard the T. George Washington, the Creddock and several other ships.
Mr. Whitesel was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the United Transportation Union.
Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Cheryl L. Hinkle of Tipton; a son, Gary A. of Tipton; two sisters: Dorothy L. Kyle of Huntingdon and Susan L. of Polk; three brothers: Richard H. and Wayne A., both of Huntingdon, and Jay B. of Mount Union; and two grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood.

WHITESEL—The funeral of Andrew C. Whitesel of Box 119 Tyrone RD 5, Tipton, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jon C. Russin Funeral Home, Bellwood, by the Rev. Robert J. Kennedy. Interment at Blair Memorial Park, Antis Township. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Also surviving are a son-in-law, Timothy C. Hinkle; daughter-in-law: Cathy E. Whitesel; and grandsons: Andrew C. Hinkle and Nicholas A. Whitesel. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Tipton United Methodist Church, Tipton, Pa. 16684.

Altoona Mirror December 3, 1998.

Calvin Whitsel obituary

78steelhead — 2008-10-28 00:31:17Z

Calvin Whitsel

Of 5606 Avondale avenue, Eldorado, died at his home at 11:40 o’clock last night. He was born in Graysville, Huntingdon, county, on July 26, 1882, a son of William and Amelia (Stiver) Whitsel. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lula (Way) Whitsel, two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Corman, John W.., Mrs. Thomas Farber and James Whitsel, all of the city, three grandchildren and one brother, Samuel H. Whitsel of Williamsburg. A sister, Mrs. Edith Aurandt, died two months ago. Mr. Whitsel was a member of the Methodist church. Friends will be received at the Gilden-Barton funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening.

Altoona Mirror July 17, 1942

Herbert Leslie Whitesel dies of fractured skull and shock

78steelhead — 2008-10-28 00:29:08Z

Herbert Whitesel dies of fractured skull and shock

Herbert Leslie Whitesel, aged 61, of 1308 Washington Street, died of a fractured skull at his home Sunday morning, Oct. 7, 1945, at 7 o’clock, and Coroner E. Blair Shore, with the assistance of Huntingdon borough officers, D. L. Rupert and William H. Smucker and members of the state police are today continuing their investigation of the death to determine the manner in which Whitesel sustained the fatal injury.
According to Whitesel’s wife, she and her husband were walking along Washington Street early Sunday morning about 12:30 o’clock and Robert E. Harris, aged 38, of 1214 Mifflin Street, came along with a woman. Some words took place between the two men and, according to the wife, Harris struck her husband, causing him to fall to the street.
Borough officer William H. Smucker was called and found Whitesel lying on the street. At the request of the wife the officer took Whitesel to his home and placed him on the davenport. He appeared to be rallying before the officer departed and Officer Smucker suggested that a doctor be summoned. However, Whitesel did not rally and about 7 o’clock Sunday morning Dr. G. A. Parker was called to the Whitesel home, but upon arrival he found Whitesel had expired. Mrs. Whitesel states she was also struck by Harris.
Coroner Shore was summoned by Dr. Parker and the investigation was started. On the statements of the wife, Harris was taken into custody at the Stewart home, 908 Washington Street, and committed to the county jail. No charges of any nature have been filed against him, pending the completion of the investigation.
An autopsy was performed yesterday afternoon by Dr. Parker at the Temple funeral home in Petersburg, which revealed that death was due to a lineal fracture of the skull one and one-half inches long on the right side above the ear. Shock was a contributory factor, the doctor stated.
It was learned by the investigators that the parties involved had visited beer parlors in west Huntingdon during Saturday night, but apparently none was intoxicated.
Coroner Shore has not decided yet on whether or not an inquest will be held. District Attorney L. Newton Taylor is advising the investigators on procedure in their inquiry.
Herbert Leslie Whitesel was born in Miller Township on Aug. 12, 1884, a son of William and Sarah Jane (Harshbarger) Whitesel, both deceased. At the time of death he was aged 61 years, 1 month and 25 days.
He was employed at the Owens-Corning Fiberglas plant. He was of the Methodist faith and had been a resident of Huntingdon for the past nineteen years.
He is survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Mary Saner, and the following sons and daughters: Herbert W., Ray, Richard, Jay, Wayne, Susan Irene, all at home; S1/c Andrew Whitesel of San Pedro, Cal.; Mrs. Dorothy Kyle, of R. D., Huntingdon. Also surviving are three grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Charles Whitesel, Mrs. Effie Steele, Miss Elsie Whitesel, all of Huntingdon; Allison Whitesel, Mrs. Howard Beatty, Mrs. Molly Lightner, all of R. D., Huntingdon; Frank Whitsel, Mrs. Charles Scott, of Petersburg; Jesse Whitesel of Chester, Pa.; Owen Whitesel of Altoona.
The body was prepared for undertaker Philip B. Temple of Petersburg. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed, pending word from the son in the service in California.

Samuel Warrne Whitesel obituary

78steelhead — 2008-10-28 00:26:45Z

Samuel Warren Whitesel

A native and former resident of Williamsburg, died at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bookwalter, in Akron, O. He had been in failing health for three weeks, but worked up to last Thursday night and then underwent an operation and complications developed which caused his death Saturday morning at 9:10 o’clock. He was born in Williamsburg on July 16, 1911, a son of Samuel and Eliza Whitesel and was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Rath of Williamsburg, in Akron, Oct. 21 this year. Mr. Whitesel had formerly been employed in a Williamsburg bakery and several months ago he went to Akron where he was employed in a bakery. The body will arrive in Altoona this afternoon and will be taken to the home of his parents in Robesons extension, Williamsburg. Surviving are the parents, his wife and one brother, Leroy Whitesel of Williamsburg. He was a member in the Williamsburg Church of the Brethren. Funeral services will be conducted at the parental home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in charge of his pastor, Rev. F. J. Byer. Interment will be made in St. John’s Lutheran cemetery at Clover Creek.

Altoona Mirror Dec 11, 1933.

Nancy Katharine (Douglass) Whitesel

78steelhead — 2008-05-26 17:31:45Z

Nancy Katharine (Douglass) Whitesel

Mrs. Nancy Katharine (Douglass) Whitesel, 54, Huntingdon, died Friday, May 9, 2003, at J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon.
Surviving are her husband, Wayne Allen Whitesel of Huntingdon, son, David Wayne Whitesel of Huntingdon; sisters: Mrs. Carl (Barbara J.) Albright of Petersburg, and Sally A. Swindell, wife of Pastor Kim Swindell of Martinsburg; and an aunt, Mrs. Wesley (Katharine) Crainer of Huntingdon.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, May 13, at Cutright-Speck Funeral Home, 207 Ridge Road, Huntingdon, with Pastor Kim Swindell officiating. Burial will be at Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery.
Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. time of services today at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to Huntingdon County Humane Society, RD3, Huntingdon, PA 16652.

Altoona Mirror May 13, 2003.

Charles Edgar Whitesel obituary

78steelhead — 2008-05-26 17:25:42Z

Charles Edgar Whitesel

Retired farmer, died at 2:20 o’clock Saturday afternoon at his home, 410 Fourteenth street, Huntingdon, after a one month illness. He was born Jan. 12, 1887, at Petersburg, the son of William and Sara Jean (Harshbarger) Whitesel. He was married to Mae Elizabeth Sankus Dec. 20, 1906, in Huntingdon. Surviving are these children: Raymond and Leroy of Huntingdon, Mrs. Thelma Whitesel Krouse of Cambridge, Mass., and Dorothy, at home; three grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Buelah Beatty, Allison and Elsie Whitesel and Mrs. Mollie Lightner, all of Huntingdon, Jesse Whitesel of Chester and Mrs. Clara Scott of Petersburg. Three brothers preceded him in death. Mr. Whitesel was a member of the Fifteenth Street Methodist church, Huntingdon, and the Huntingdon lodge, Loyal Order of Moose. Friends will be received at the Brown funeral home, Huntingdon.

Altoona Mirror 19 JUL 1948.

Catherine E. Moore Whitesel obituary

78steelhead — 2008-05-26 17:24:07Z

Catherine E. Whitesel

Formerly of 1902 3rd Ave., a guest at Garvey Manor, died at 9:40 p.m. yesterday, May 21, 1976, at Altoona Hospital following an extended illness. She was born Oct. 17, 1896, in Altoona, a daughter of Alexander and Rebecca (Algoe) Moore, and married Harry C. Whitesel, who died Oct. 17, 1945. Surviving are four children, Mrs. Jane R. Segmiller and Mrs. Eleanor Rutherford of Pittsburgh, the Rev. Donald M. of Mt. Joy and David A. of Hollidaysburg; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a brother and sister, Helen and Edward A. of Altoona. Mrs. Whitesel was a life member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and was a member of the Altar Guild and Auxiliary. She was also a member of Altoona Chapter 290, Order of the Eastern Star. Friends will be received in the William G. Bigelow Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

Altoona Mirror 22 MAY 1976.

Charlotte Burdette Fitzgerald Whitesell obituary

78steelhead — 2008-05-26 17:22:48Z

Charlotte Burdette Whitesell

Mrs. Charlotte Burdette Whitesell, 92, of Leader Nursing Home, Jersey Shore, since 1989, formerly of Tyrone RD 3, died late Tuesday evening, Dec. 27, 1994, at the home, following a brief illness.
She was born Nov. 29, 1902 in Mooresville, Huntingdon County, the daughter of David Luther and Nancy (Harpster) Fitzgerald. She married Clarence Blair Whitesell on May 29, 1933 in Petersburg. He died July 17, 1952.
Surviving are a daughter, Florann Haldebrand of Tyrone RD 3, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Feller Memorial Home, Tyrone.

Whitesell

Services for Charlotte Burdette Whitesell, formerly of Tyrone RD 3, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Feller Memorial Home, Tyrone, by Pastor David M. Coleman. Interment at Mooresville Cemetery. Friends will be received from 1 p.m. until the time of services Friday at Feller Memorial Home. Mrs. Whitesell was of the Baptist faith.

Altoona Mirror 29 DEC 1994.

Clarence Blair Whitesel obituary

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Clarence Blair Whitesel

Of Alexandria, R. D. 1, died yesterday morning at 11:45 o’clock at the home of a sister, Mrs. Margaret Fitzgerald of 2501 Second avenue. He was born in Huntingdon county July 12, 1901, a son of Walter Scott and Minnie DeArmitt Whitesel. He was of the Protestant faith. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Charlotte Whitesel; a daughter, Miss Florann Whitesel, at home; a brother, George H. Whitesel of Saulsburg and the sister, Mrs. Fitzgerald. Friends will be received at 601 East Hudson avenue tomorrow evening after 7 o’clock.

Altoona Mirror 15 JUN 1953

Cora Bell Whitesel Lightner obituary

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Cora Bell Lightner

Of Manor Hill, died at 6:30 p.m. yesterday in the Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon, where she was admitted two weeks ago, after a year’s illness. She was born near Petersburg March 26, 1893, a daughter of John and Mary (Chestney) Whitesel, and was twice married, Dec. 23, 1909, to John A. Harris, who died Jan. 4, 1923, and Dec. 22, 1925, to Elmer Lightner, who died in 1935. Surviving are four children, Joseph Harris, Mrs. Margaret Lightner and Mrs. Iola Fry of State College and Glenn Lightner of Petersburg RD; 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Johnson of Huntingdon RD 2 and Mrs. Blanche Witters of Mill Creek. Mrs. Lightner was a member of the Manor Hill Methodist Church, Gleaners Bible Class and WSCS, and retired in 1958 after eight years of employment at the Pennsylvania State University. Friends will be received in the Grove Funeral Home, Alexandria, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and after noon Sunday in the church.

Altoona Mirror 17 MAY 1968.

Rev. Canon David Moore Whitesel obituary

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Rev. Canon Donald M. Whitesel

Rev. Canon Donald Moore Whitesel, 71, of Clifton Heights, died Monday, June 6, 1994, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Rectory, Clifton Heights.
Rev. Whitesel retired as a rector from St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on Jan. 9, 1994 after 15 years of service. He was vicar at St. Mark’s Church, Northumberland, from 1951 to 1955, served at All Saints Church, Selinsgrove, and was chaplain at Susquehanna University and Grier School, Tyrone. He was rector at Holy Trinity Church, Tyrone, from 1955 to 1967. He was named arch deacon of the Altoona Deanery in 1963, served as dean of the Delaware County Deanery from 1981 to 1987, and was named honorary canon in Harrisburg in 1976. He served at St. Luke’s Church, Mount Joy, from 1967 to 1979, and had also taught secondary education in Hollidaysburg before going into the ministry.
He was born May 23, 1923, in Altoona, the son of Harry and Catherine (Moore) Whitesel.
Surviving are three children: Donald M. Jr. of Lancaster, Andrew C. of Clifton Heights and Julia A., at home.
Also surviving are a brother and two sisters: David A. of Hollidaysburg and Eleanor Rutherford and Jane Segmiller of Pittsburgh.
Rev. Whitesel was past director of the board of trustees for Shippensburg Home for the Aged and director of the Association of Retarded Citizens. He was a member of the Mount Joy Rotary Club and Tyrone Lions Club. He was director of the Mental Health Association from 1967 to 1969 in Blair County and from 1969 to 1971 in Lancaster County, and was president of the board of directors of the Mount Joy Library.
He was a 1941 graduate of Altoona High School, a 1945 graduate of Juniata College, with a bachelor of arts degree, and a 1951 graduate of Philadelphia Divinity School, where he was involved in clergy development and became a deacon in June 1951. He was ordained to the priesthood on Dec. 21, 1951.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.
Arrangements be M. F. Williams Funeral Home, Clifton Heights.

WHITESEL

Services of Christian Burial with Holy Eucharist for the Rev. Canon Donald Moore Whitesel of Clifton Heights will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Clifton Heights, by the Rt. Rev. Allen L. Bartlett Jr., bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Interment at Washington Memorial Chapel Churchyard, Valley Forge. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, where the Rev. Canon Donald M. Whitesel will Lie In State. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his name may be made to St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Baltimore Avenue and Church Street, Clifton Heights, Pa. 19018. Arrangements by M. F. Williams Funeral Home, Baltimore at Summit Avenues, Clifton Heights.

Altoona Mirror 05 JUN 1994.

Edna W. Whitesel Heller obituary

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Edna W. Heller

Of Green Avenue Tower, formerly of 113 1st Ave., died at 11:26 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, 1979, in Altoona Hospital, after an extended illness. Mrs. Heller retired as a cashier from the W. F. Gable Co. She was born July 14, 1904, in Juniata, the daughter of Edgar and Effie (Keith) Whitesel, and married W. Carl Heller, who died Aug. 1, 1966. Surviving are four children, Dottie at home, Mrs. Betty Lutz and Wilian C. Jr. of Altoona and Mrs. Peggy Summers of Port Matilda; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Heller was a member of the Second Avenue United Methodist Church and Sunday School, Delphi Chapter Order of Eastern Star and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Auxiliary. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata.

Altoona Mirror Jan. 2, 1979.

Grace Whitsell Myers obituary

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Mrs. Grace Myers

Of Black Lick, formerly of Altoona, died yesterday in the Indiana, Pa., Hospital, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of William and Mary Ann (Bush) Whitsell, and married Stewart J. Myers, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 10 children, Emery and Mrs. Sylvia Kramer of Josephine, Calvin, Thomas, James, Mrs. Marie Doney and Mrs. Richard Abram of Altoona, Mrs. Bessie Holby of Black Lick, Mrs. Paul Henry of Cleveland and Mrs. Thomas Roser of Homer City; 35 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Strangford Methodist Church. Friends will be received in the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Blairsville, from 7 to 10 p.m. today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow.

Altoona Mirror Mar 12, 1968.

Harry Carlton Whitesel funeral notice

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Funeral Notice for Harry C. Whitesel

WHITESEL – Funeral services for Harry C. Whitesel of 1902 Third avenue will be held at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in St. Luke’s Episcopal church. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Mr. Whitesel reposes at the family home.

Altoona Mirror Oct. 8, 1945.

Samuel Warren Whitesel obituary

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Nancy Katherine Douglass Whitesel obituary

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John Whitesel obituary

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John Whitesel

Of Huntingdon county, died at 4:55 o’clock this morning at Mercy hospital where he was admitted last Friday. He had resided for the past four years on a farm near Water Street, but for the past week had visited at the home of a niece, Mrs. Raymond Varner of 730 Second avenue, Juniata. He was born in Huntingdon county on Sept. 11, 1895, a son of John and Mary Whitesel, and had engaged in farming. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Vernard Whitesel of Juniata, Mrs. Cora Lightner and Mrs. Sarah Ross, both of Manor Hills, Mrs. Annie Johnson, of Petersburg and Mrs. Blanch Witters of Mill Creek. He was a member of the Methodist church. Friends are being received at the Temple funeral home, Petersburg.

Altoona Mirror 15 Feb 1944.

Lucy Longenecker Whitesel obituary

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Mrs. Lucy Whitesel

A former resident of Altoona and Huntingdon, died Friday afternoon in Cape May Courthouse, N.J., after an extended illness. She was born at Donation, Pa., on June 13, 1885, a daughter of Jacob and Delilah (Stewart) Longenecker, and married Owen F. Whitesel, who died in 1945. Surviving are two children, Mrs. Robert E. Kay, with whom she had resided in Wildwood, N.J., and Chester T. of Huntingdon; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She had been a member of the Fifth Avenue Methodist Church in Altoona and of the B. of L. F. & E. Auxiliary. Interment will be made at Huntingdon.

Altoona Mirror 15 Jun 1966.

Mary A. Saner Whitesel obituary

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Mary A. Whitesel

Of 1308 Washington St., Huntingdon, died at 12:52 a.m. today, June 25, 1974, at J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Huntingdon. She was born Nov. 8, 1899, in Petersburg, a daughter of Andrew C. and Rebecca (Miles) Saner, and married Herbert L. Whitesel on Aug. 24, 1918, in Cumberland, Md. Mr. Whitesel died in 1945. Surviving are 8 children, Herbert W., Rhea S., and Wayne A., at home, Andrew C. of Tyrone RD 2, Mrs. Dorothy Kyle of Huntingdon RD3, Susan L. of Polk School, Richard H. of Huntingdon and Jay B. of Mount Union; 13 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Whitesel was a member of the Huntingdon American Legion and Huntingdon Hook & Ladder Fire Company auxiliaries. Friends will be received in the Brown Funeral Home, Huntingdon, after 7 p.m. tomorrow and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday.

Altoona Mirror 25 Jun 1974.

Sara Whitesel Ross obituary

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Mrs. Sara Ross

Wife of Joseph W. Ross and a former resident of Juniata, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Emily Davis of Mifflintown, Sunday morning at 12:55 o’clock. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ross were residents of Manor Hill, Huntingdon county, having moved there after leaving Juniata. Mrs. Ross was born Sept. 15, 1884, a daughter of John and Mary Whitesel. She is survived by her husband and daughter and the following sisters and brother: Mrs. Cora Lightner of Manor Hill, Mrs. Blanche Witters of Mill Creek, Mrs. Annie Johnston and Bernard Whitsel of Manor Hill, and four grandchildren.

Altoona Mirror 03 Oct 1949.

Thomas M. Whitesel obituary

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WHITESEL-Funeral services for Thomas M. Whitesel of Petersburg will be held in the Lutheran church, Petersburg, on Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in charge of Rev. Leland K. Fackler. Interment in Cedar Grove cemetery. Friends will be received at the I. C. Temple & Son funeral home after 7 o’clock Friday morning when the body will be taken to the church.

Altoona Mirror 14 Mar 1945.

Re: Margaret Kirkpatrick Whitesel obituary

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Sorry, her first name should be listed as Martha in the header.

Doh!

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Should have listed this as a marriage in the header.

Sorry, I was posting a lot of obits before this.

Whitesel/Kemberling obituary

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Miss Thelma J. Kemberling Is Bride of Harold E. Whitesel

A beautiful fall wedding was solemnized at 9 o’clock, Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28, in the First Evangelical United Brethren church, when Miss Thelma J. Gemberling, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Kemberling, Sr. of 408 Seventh street, became the bride of Mr. Harold Ellis Whitesel, Jr., son of Mrs. Margaret Whitesel of 7200 Sixth avenue road.
Rev. Dr. George R. Strayer officiated at the double ring ceremony before a candle-lighted altar.
Mrs. Whitesel was attended by her sister, Miss Mary Elizabeth Kemberling, as maid of honor, who was gowned in deep rose taffeta. She wore a matching sweetheart coronet and carried golden pompons.
The bridesmaids were Mrs. Roy Dey and Mrs. John McKee. Mrs. Dey wore peach taffeta with matching sweetheart coronet and carried lavender-tipped pompons. Mrs. McKee chose lime taffeta with matching sweetheart coronet and carried yellow pompons.
Mr. Richard Whiteman, friend of the bridegroom, served as best man. The ushers were Mr. Ray Kemberling, brother of the bride, Mr. Roy Dey and Mr. James LaCava.
Mrs. C. E. Morrison presided at the organ, playing favorite selections of the bride and bridegroom, including “Intermezze” and “The Sweetest Story Ever Told.”
The soloist, Miss Shirley Miller, a personal friend of the bride sang “O Promise Me”, “I Love You Truly”, “Because” and “The Lord’s Prayer.”
The bride given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a princess gown of white satin and marquisette net with train. She wore heirloom pearls. Her fingertip veil was held in place by a sweetheart coronet of white satin and lace and she carried an arm bouquet of white rosebuds, snapdragons and orchids.
The bridegroom’s mother was charming in a navy blue ensemble.
The bride presented her attendants and vocalist with nylons and the bridegroom gave his best man and ushers monogrammed tie clasps.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the bridegroom’s home. A large wedding cake and white pompons with green ferns and white satin ribbons graced the buffet table. Coffee was poured by Mrs. N. A. McKelvey and Miss Virginia Krick.
After the reception, the newlyweds were honored with a Thanksgiving dinner by their immediate families. They left on a wedding trip through Pennsylvania and several southern states.
The bride’s going away suit was --------------------- accessories and she wore a corsage of gardenias and orchids.
Mrs. Whitesel is a graduate of the Altoona High school. She is advertising manager of the Bon Ton department store. Mr. Whitesel attended Altoona High school and is now employed with the Pennsylvania railroad.
The couple is temporarily residing at 7200 Sixth avenue road.

Altoona Mirror 10 Dec 1946.

Margaret Kirkpatrick Whitesel obituary

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Martha K. Whitesel

Formerly of Petersburg, died at 9:20 a.m. yesterday, June 22, 1973, at Allegheny Lutheran Home, Hollidaysburg, where she had been a guest for five years. She was born May 8, 1881, at Petersburg, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Guisler) Kirkpatrick, and married Thomas M. Whitesel, who died in 1945. Surviving are four nieces and a nephew. Mrs. Whitesel was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Petersburg. Friends will be received in the Grove Funeral Home, Alexandria, from 7 to 9 p.m. today.

Altoona Mirror 23 June 1973.

Margaret A. Whitesel Fitzgerald obituary

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Ex-Owner of Convalescent Homes Dies

Margaret A. Fitzgerald, 74, of 650 E. Logan Ave., died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1982, in Altoona Hospital following a brief illness.
Mrs. Fitzgerald retired in September 1975 as owner and operator of Fitzgerald Convalescent Homes Inc., which she founded in 1942.
She was born April 28, 1907, in Barree Township, Huntingdon County, the daughter of Walter Scott and Margaret (DeArmitt) Whitesel, and May 28, 1925, in Cumberland, Md. Married Jesse Ray Fitzgerald.
Surviving are her husband, a son, Donald B. of Altoona, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Also surviving is a brother, George of Petersburg.
Mrs. Fitzgerald was a member of the Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 1 to 2 p.m. Friday in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata.

Fitzgerald

Services for Margaret A. Fitzgerald of 650 E. Logan Ave. will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc., Juniata, by the Rev. Russell Williams and Rev. Gilbert Bender. Interment in Mooresville Cemetery, Huntingdon County. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 1 p.m. until time of services Friday in the funeral home.

Altoona Mirror 24 Feb 1982.

Rebecca A. Vanorman Whitesel obituary

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Mrs. Henry Whitsel (error, should be Whitesel)

Died at her home on Warriorsridge, on Monday morning of stomach trouble, aged about 49 years. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church, a good and energetic woman. She is survived by her husband and three children: Harry and Walter, at home, and Mrs. Anna Myers of this place. Funeral was on Tuesday afternoon; services being conducted by Rev. W. C. Karns. Internment at Donation cemetery.

Huntingdon Journal 13 July 1899

Minnie F. DeArmitt Whitesel obituary

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Mrs. Minnie F. Whitesel

A former resident of Barree township, Huntingdon county, died Monday evening at 9:30 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Fitzgerald of 624 East Logan avenue, Altoona, following an illness of two weeks. She was a daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Whitesel) DeArmitt and was born in Huntingdon county, Dec. 7, 1879. Surviving are two sons, Clarence Whitesel of Alexandria and George Whitesel of Huntingdon, R. D., and the daughter, at whose home she died, and four grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Wallace Quinn of Altoona and Mrs. James Roach of Cambridge, O., and Herbert DeArmitt of Queens Park, L. I. She had made her home with her daughter the past two years. She was a member of the Manor Hill Methodist church. Friends will be received at the Temple funeral home in Petersburg after 12 o’clock noon Wednesday.

Altoona Mirror, 20 February, 1945.

Minnie F. DeArmitt Whitesel obituary

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Henry Whitesel (s/o David Whitesel) obituary

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Whitsel (error: Whitesel)

Henry Whitsel (error: Whitesel), and aged and highly respected citizen of West township, died at the home of Warren White, near Manor Hill, on Tuesday evening at eight o’clock, of pneumonia, aged 62 years. He was a good citizen, an industrious man and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. He is survived by these children: Mrs. William Myers, 211 Mifflin street, Huntingdon; Harry, Altoona, and Walter, near Manor Hill. Two brothers and two sisters also survive: William, Petersburg; James, in the West, and Mrs. May Fitzgerald and Mrs. Sarah Kyles, West township. Funeral took place this morning. Interment at Donation.

Henry Whitesel (s/o Joseph Whitesel) obituary

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Henry Whitesel

Henry Whitesel, died on Sunday morning at 2:40 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Crisswell, at El Rama, one of the suburbs of Pittsburg. He had been ill for several years with asthma and other ailments incidental to old age.
Mr. Whitesel was born in Shavers Creek valley on Jan. 1st, 1840, After he left the home farm he lived in Huntingdon until the death of his wife on June 21st, 1892. Since then he has made his home with his children. He was quiet in his manner of living and was respected by all who knew him.
He is survived by the following children; Mrs. William Crisswell, of El Rama, Pa., Mrs. Robert Massey, of Osceola Mills, Mrs. Thomas Schofield and Harry Whitesel, of Monongahela City, Mrs. Edward Myers, of Seventh street, Huntingdon, John Whitesel, address not known. He also leaves the following sisters: Mrs. Samuel Dearmit, of Saulsburg; Mrs. Reuben Harris, and Mrs. Lizzie Whitesel, of Manor Hill.
The remains were brought to Huntingdon on Tuesday afternoon on the 4:12 train and taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. A. Myers, 411 Seventh street. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Services were conducted by Rev. D. E. Master. Interment was made in a grave beside that of his wife in Riverview cemetery.

Whitesel

Henry Whitesel, aged 72 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Crisswell, at El Rama, a suburb of Pittsburg, on Sunday morning, December 31. For several years he had been ill of asthma and diseases incident to old age. Deceased was born and raised in Shaver’s Creek Valley, afterwards coming to Huntingdon and living here until the death of his wife in 1892. He was a quiet man, much respected by those who knew him. Mrs. Edward Myers, of Seventh street, this place, is a daughter. The following sisters are living: Mrs. Samuel Dearmit, of Saulsburg; Mrs. Reuben Harris and Miss Lizzie Whitesel, of Manor Hill. The remains were brought to Huntingdon on Tuesday afternoon, January 2, and funeral services took place from the home of Mrs. E. A. Myers, on Seventh street, the following day. Rev. D. E. Master conducted the services, which were followed by interment in Riverview cemetery.

Harold Ellis Whitesel Jr. obituary

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Harold E. "Corky" WHITESEL Jr., 53, of R.R. 7, Box 502, Altoona, died
unexpectedly Saturday morning, Feb. 15, 2003, at his home. Born April
2, 1949, in Altoona, he was a son of the late Harold E. Sr. and Thelma
J. (Kemberling) Whitesel. He was united in marriage to the former Linda
Kay Sharp Aug. 10, 1973. in Bellwood. Mrs. Whitesel survives. He is also
survived by one son, Chad Jason Whitesel of St. Benedict, and two
daughters, Erin Beth Parks of James Creek and Amanda Jane Weikel of
Royersford. There are five grandchildren. Mr. Whitesel was a member of
Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witnesses, Hollidaysburg. He was employed as a
maintenance electrician at the Juniata Shops, Norfolk Southem Railroad.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb., 19, at the
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Frankstown Road and Sylvan Heights
Drive, Hollidaysburg, with Speaker Steve Krammer officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Jon C. Russin Funeral Home,
Bellwood.