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- [S147] Staff, Obituary: Goetz, Alois, (Location: Unknown; Date: 12MAR1915;), Obituary: Goetz, Alois. 12MAR1915.
After an illness of two weeks Alois Goetz, a life long resident of St Marys died at the Elk County General hospital last evening between 7 and 8 o’clock, death being due to a complication of diseases. He took sick two weeks ago and was taken to the hospital on the 2nd of this month. Little hope was held out from the onset of his illness and his demise was not unexpected.
Alois Goetz was born at the Goetz homestead in Flower valley, about six miles from town, on the 23 of February fifty-six years ago. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goetz, Sr., both of whom are deceased.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters DeSales and Maria and four sons, Raphael, Charles, Joseph and Maurice. Three brothers are four sisters are also survives as follows: Joseph A., Michael, Frank, Crescentia (Mrs. George Decker), Maria, (Mrs. Anthony Rigard), Mary, (Mrs. Joseph Haney), of Glen Hazel and Rose, (Mrs. George Fox).
Mr. Goetz was highly respected man and a good citizen. He lived closely to the interest of his family and was highly thought of by all who knew him. He was a good Christian, a member of the St. Marys Catholic Church and ever ready and eager to fulfill his religious duties.
The funeral will be on Sunday…
Friday, March 12, 1915
HFA: 04DEC2022
- [S294] Elk County Gazette, Rigards, Mrs. Anthony (Mary Goetz). 7JAN1932.
DEATH CALLS GEORGE ST. WOMAN, 77
Funeral of Mrs. Anthony Rigard, Sr., Who Died Yesterday Afternoon, To Be Held Saturday Morning At St. Marys Church.
Mrs. Anthony Rigard, Sr., died at her home on George street yesterday afternoon at one-thirty o’clock.
Requiem mass for the repose of her soul will be said in St. Marys church Saturday morning at nine o’clock and interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery.
The funeral will be attended by members of the Rosary and Alter Societies.
Mrs. Rigard, nee Mary Goetz, was born at Benezette, Pa., August 2, 1954. She was married in 1874 to Anthony Rigard and following marriage made her home in Flower Valley, where she and Mrs. Rigard continue to live until moving to St. Marys about 17 years ago.
Mrs. Rigard was a woman who won and held the esteem of all in her acquaintance and her passing is marked with deep regret.
She is survived by her husband and the following children, all of St. Marys: John, Anthony, jr., Louis, Joseph, Michael and Crescentia, Mrs. John Zitzler; three brothers, Joseph Goetz, Goetz Summit; Michael Goetz, Johnsonburg and Frank Goetz, Flower Valley; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Haney, Flower Valley and Mrs. George Decker, St. Marys, also by 26 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Elk County Gazette: 7JAN1932
HFA: 28AUG2023
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