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- [S69] Staff, Obituary: Cleary, Julia (Hout), (Name: Endeavor News; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Cleary, Julia (Hout). 09DEC2006.
Julia H. Cleary, 100, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006 at the Guy and Mary Felt Manor, Emporium.
She was born Nov. 26, 1906 in Emporium, a daughter of George and Margaret Prechtl Hout. In St. Mark Catholic Church she married Thomas Cleary Sr., who preceded her in death.
She was the last immediate member of her family. Mrs. Cleary graduated from Emporium High School in 1924. In 1971, she retired from Sylvania, where she worked for over 25 years. She was a member of the Sylvania Quarter Century Club, the St. Mark Catholic Church, C. D. of A., Rosary Society, the Cursillo and the former Blue Army.
Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen Clark, St. Marys; Mary (James) Laughlin, Emporium; one son, Thomas J. Cleary Jr., Emporium; 11 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren.
Mrs. Cleary was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, George, Raymond, Leo and Henry Hout; four sisters, Mary Housler, Margaret Specht, Clara Webster and Catherine Hout, and son-in-law, Walter Clark who died Feb. 10, 2000.
A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church with Rev. Paul S. Siebert as celebrant. Burial was in St. Mark Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Guy and Mary Felt Manor, St. Marks Catholic Church, or the Grove House.
Endeavor News. 09DEC2006
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- [S188] Staff, Obituary: Hout, George Sr, (Name: Press Independent; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 20JAN1944;), Obituary: Hout, George Sr.
1944 – Thursday, January 20 – Press/Independent – Page 8
GRIM REAPER TAKES ANOTHER OLD TIMER
In the passing of George Hout, Sr., last Sunday this community lost a citizen who had lived here for nearly 80 years and one who had taken a keen interest in the progress of the community during all these years.
He was born in Clearfield County, February 15, 1863, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hout. His parents moved to this county when he was a pre-school child and he had lived here until his death.
He was employed in the Hercules Powder Company and also in the Local Tannery. He was married to Margaret Brechtl [Prechtl] on January 14, 1889.
For the past three years he had been confined to a wheel chair but kept a cheerful outlook on life. Although and invalid, his death was sudden and unexpected.
He is survived by six children: Henry of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. William (Clara) Webster, Buffalo; Mrs. Floyd (Margaret) Specht, Kenvil, N.J.; Mrs. Ray (Mary) Housler, George Jr., Mrs. Thomas (Julia) Cleary, all of Emporium. Fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held this morning from St. Mark’s Church and interment made in St. Mark’s Cemetery.
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- [S189] Staff, Obituary: Hout, Mrs. George (Margaret Prechtl), (Name: Press/Independent; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 30AUG1923;), Obituary: Hout, Mrs. George (Margaret Prechtl).
1923 – Thursday, August 30 – Press/Independent – Front Page
DEATH OF MRS. GEO. HOUT
The sudden death of Mrs. George Hout was a shock to the entire community, occurring Saturday afternoon after a very short illness from an attack of acute indigestion. Her many admirable traits of character gained the love and esteem of all who knew her and her untimely demise is deeply mouned.
Mrs. Hout, nee Margaret Prechtl, was born in St. Marys April 9, 1867, and had lived in Emporium since her marriage to her husband who survives her. She is also survived by seven children, George, Raymond and Julia, at home; Henry, of Cleveland; Mrs. W.S. Webster of Buffalo; Mrs. F. Specht, of White Haven, and Mrs. R. Housler, of town; and four brothers who two sisters, Michael and Joseph Prechtl of St. Marys, George Prechtl, of Cleveland; John Prechtl of Boone, Iowa; Mrs. Barbara Wurm and Mrs. Mary Cook, of St. Marys, and also five grandchildren.
Burial services were held from the St. Mark’s Catholic church yesterday (Wednesday) morning at 9 o’clock and were largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends.
Those from out of town attending the funeral were: Mr. Henry Hout, Mr. and Mrs. George Prechtl, Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Stuart, of Cleveland; Mrs. Chas. Hout, of Akron; Carl Hout, of Fredonia; Mrs. Barbara Wurm, Mrs. Mary Cook, Mr. and Mrs. J. Prechtl, Mr. Michael Prechtl, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wurm, Mr. and Mrs. W. Whiteman, Mr. and Mrs. D. Odell, Mr. and Mrs. L. Wurm of Bradford; Mr. and Mrs. E. Wiegle, of New Bethlehem; Mr. John Hout, Mrs. Leo Hout, Mr. S. Schaefer, Mr. F. Dedoursey, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Webster, of Buffalo, and Mr. and Mrs. F. Specht, of White Haven.
*omitted – Mr. and Mrs. W. Wurm, of Bradford, Mr. and Mrs. M. Decoursey, Mr. G. Decoursey, Mr. W. Decoursey, Mr. J. Decoursey, of Buffalo.
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- [S226] Staff, Obituary: Hout,Henry C, (Name: Press/Independent; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States; Date: 14DEC1967;), Obituary: Hout, Henry C.
1967 – Thursday, December 14 – Press/Independent – page 4
EMPORIUM NATIVE DIES
IN BRADENTON, FLA.
Henry C. Hout, 78, An Emporium native, died Wednesday, November 29, in Bradenton, Florida.
Mr. Hout was born in Emporium September 10, 1889, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Hout, Sr. he left Emporium as a young man, and lived for many years in Cleveland, Ohio. He had lived in Florida for the past 11 years.
He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Burgess Steens and two sons, Henry and Charles, all living in Cleveland, Ohio. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Housler and Mrs. Julia Cleary of Emporium; a brother, George Hout, of Warren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 4 in Cleveland and burial was made there.
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- [S227] Staff, Cameron County Historical Society Obituaries, (Name: Press/Independent; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States;), Obituary: Hout, Henry Mrs. (Marie Dooley).
1955 – Thursday, September 29 – Press/Independent – page 4
FORMER RESIDENT’S WIFE DIES IN CLEVELAND
Mrs. Henry Hout, wife of Henry Hout former Emporium resident, died last Thursday in Cleveland, Ohio after a short illness.
She is survived by her husband and three children, a daughter, Mrs. Burgess Skeens and two sons, Henry Jr., and Charles. Five grandchildren, a sister and two brothers of Cleveland also survive.
The funeral was held Friday morning at St. James Church, Cleveland, with interment following in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. Hout is the brother of George Hout, Mrs. Julia Cleary and Mrs. Ray Housler, of Emporium.
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- [S5] Cleveland Necrology File & News Index, (Name: Name: Cleveland Public Library; Location: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States;;), Obituary: Hout, Marie (Dooley).
Id#: 0553448
Name: Hout, Marie E.
Date: Sep 22 1955
Source: Cleveland Press; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #119.
Notes: Hout, Marie E., beloved wife of Henry C., dear mother of Mary G. Skeens, Henry J., Charles T., and grandmother, sister of Thomas, Perce and Loretta Dooley, Tuesday, late residence, 1431 Wayne Ave. Friends received at the Nickels Funeral Home, 14500 Madison Ave. Services Friday, Sept. 23, St. James Church, 10 a. m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Cleveland Necrology File
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- [S168] Emporium Independent, Emporium, Pennsylvania (print edition), Obituary: Hout, Leo B.
1919 – Thursday, June 26 – Emporium Independent – front page
LEO B. HOUT DIED AT BUFFALO
Leo B. Hout, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hout, of Emporium, died on Saturday, June 14, at his home in Buffalo after an illness of several months. Leo was a very fine young man and had a host of friends here who sincerely regret his death. He was born in Emporium on February 18, 1893, and was at the time of his death 26 years, 3 months, and 27 days of age. He lived here till six years ago, when he went to Cleveland and then to Buffalo, where he married Miss Frances Shafer and lived there until the time of his death.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning of last week from the sacred heath Church and interment was made in the Pine Hill R.C. cemetery. The floral pieces were beautiful.
He is survived by his wife, father and mother, three brothers, Henry, George and Raymond, and four sisters, Mrs. William S. Webster, Mrs. Ray Housler, Miss Margaret and Miss Julia, all of Emporium.
The following from town attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hout, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hout, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hout, Mr. Ed. Hout, Mr. George Hout, Jr., Mr. Henry Hout, Mr and Mrs. William S. Webster and son Stanley, Mrs. Ray Housler, and daughter Marie, also Mr. and Mrs. George Prechtl of Cleveland, O., and Mrs. Barbara White of Philadelphia.
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- [S227] Staff, Cameron County Historical Society Obituaries, (Name: Press/Independent; Location: Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, United States;), Specht, Margaret (Hout).
1950 – Thursday, April 6 – Press/Independent – page 4
MRS. FLOYD SPECT DIES IN NEW JERSEY
The death of Mrs. Floyd Specht, formerly Margaret Hout, occurred Wednesday, March 29, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Francis Roberts, Wharton, N. J., after a short illness.
She was born in Emporium, January 29, 1901, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Hout, sr. Several years after her marriage to Floyd Specht they were transferred to Kenvil, N.J., by the Hercules Powder Co., where they resided until her death. She had a wide circle of friends who will sincerely mourn her death.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. Floyd Specht, two daughters, Miss Julia Specht at home, Mrs. Irene Roberts, and son-in-law Francis of Wharton, N. J. A son Robert preceded her in death. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Julia) Cleary of Emporium, and Mrs. Raymond (Mary) Housler of Emporium; two brothers, George Hout of Emporium and Henry Hout of Cleveland, O.; two grandchildren, Patricia Ann Roberts and Robert Francis Roberts of Wharton N.J.
She was brought to the home of her sister, Mrs. Cleary, in Emporium and funeral services were held at St. Mark’s Saturday, April 1 at 9 o’clock. Interment was made in St. Mark’s Cemetery.
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Press/Independent: 06APR1950
- [S370] St. Luke Catholic Church, Hout, Henry Charles & Dooley, Marie; marriage record.
- [S5] Cleveland Necrology File & News Index, (Name: Name: Cleveland Public Library; Location: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States;;), Hout, Henry C. Plain Dealer, The: 04DEC1967.
Henry C. Hout, beloved husband of Elizabeth, dear father of Charley, Mrs. Lou (Mary) Skeens, Henry and Mrs. Francis, (Viola) Detze, grandfather of sister, brother of Mary Houster, George and Julia Cleary, all of Pennsylvaia, Wednesdday at Brodenton, Fla., formerly of 1431 Wayne Ave., Lakewood. Funeral Mass Monday, Dec. 4, St. James Church at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends at The Nickels. Funeral Home, 14500 Madison Ave. Charter member Lakewood Council Knights of Columbus.
Plain Dealer, The: 04DEC1967
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- [S371] Julia Hout Cleary, Hout, George and Margaret Prechtl.
HOUT, GEORGE AND MARGARET PRECHTL
George Hout, Sr. was born in 1863 in Clearfield, Pa. He died in 1944 and is buried in St. Marks cemetery in Emporium. He married Margaret Prechtl, who was born in 1867, and died in Emporium in 1923 and is buried in St. Marks Cemetery. They had nine children: Henry, born September 10, 1889; Clear, born May 14, 1891; Leo, born February 18, 1893; Mary, born December 29, 1895 (married Ray Housler); George, born November 18, 1898 and died January 10, 1971 (married Frances Grennell 1903-1958); infant Hout died in infancy; Margaret, born 1904; Julia, born November 26, 1906 (married Thomas J. Cleary (see another article); Raymond born in 1909 and died in 1931.
George Hout was born in Clearfield. He moved to St. Marys and eventually to Emporium. He worked in the Climax Powder Works, Hercules Powder Plant, and the Tannery. He lived at 330 East Allegany Avenue. His father bought out his brother Charlie’s interest in the house for $500.00 many years ago. His daughter, Julia Clearly, presently (1989) lives in the same house which has sheltered three generations of Houts.
By Julia Clearly
- [S376] St. Leo The Great Catholic Church, Hout, Henry Charles; Baptismal Certificate.
- [S343] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, (Name: National Archives; Location: St. Louis, St. Louis, Misouri, USA;), Hout, Henry Charles.
- [S219] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, (Name: National Archives; Location: St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States;), Hout, Henry Charles.
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 18AUG2024), Henry Charles Hout, serial no. 8347, order no.111, Draft Board X, Cleveland, Ohio; citing World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, NARA microfilm publication MXXXX; no specific roll cited.
- [S93] Staff, Buffalo News, The, (Name: Buffalo News, The; Location: Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States; Date: 31MAR1999;), Webster, Clara M. Hout.
WEBSTER - Clara M. Hout Webster, Dec. 1, 1948, wife of William S. Webster; mother of Stanley W., Robert H. and James G. Webster; sister of Henry Hout of Cleveland, O., George Hout and Mrs. Ray Hausler [Housler] and Mrs. Thomas Cleary, all of Emporium, Pa., Mrs. Floyd Specht of Kenville, N. J. Funeral from the family residence, 79 Milton St., Saturday morning at 8:15 and at St. Monica's Church at 9 o'clock.
Buffalo News, The: 03DEC1948
Accessed: 12FEB2026
- [S361] Ohio Military Men, 1917-18, Hout, Henry C.
NA Cleveland, O. Apr 1/18. Br. Emporium, Pa. 29 9/12 yrs. Co L 331 Inf to July 18/18; Co M 325 Inf to disch. Pvt 1cl Jan 1/18. St Mihiel; Meuse-Ar-gonne; Defensive Sector. AEF June 5/18 to May 14/19. Hon disch May 26/19.
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