OBIT: Ida May (HOUSER) BLACKBURN, 1924, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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MRS. IDA MAY BLACKBURN,

Widow of the late Coroner W. T. Blackburn died at the family home, 508 
Second street, this morning, following a lingering illness, suffering 
from a complication of diseases. She was born at Spruce Creek in 1856, 
being a resident of this city for many years. Her husband died five 
years ago with one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Webb dying in this city three 
years ago. She was a member of the Memorial Baptist church. Surviving 
are the following children:  Mrs. Helen Powers of Philadelphia, Mrs. G. 
B. Woody of Wilkes-Barre, Mrs. G. A. Eberle at home, Mrs. John Ulrich 
and Harry H. Blackburn of Altoona. Also by the following sisters:  Mrs. 
Nellie Stahl of Philadelphia; Mrs. Edward Feathers, Mrs. W. H. Brandt, 
Miss Venie Hauser and Mrs. John Henry Lape all of this city. The 
remains can be viewed at the family home any time after 6 o'clock 
Wednesday evening. The funeral will be private being held from the home 
on Friday afternoon. Interment will be private in Rose Hill cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, February 5, 1924

FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funeral of Mrs. Ida Mae Blackburn of 507 Second street will be held 
on Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock at the house, with services in 
charge of Rev. Irvine of the Memorial Baptist church. Services will be 
private. Interment will be private in Rose Hill cemetery. Mrs. 
Blackburn is the widow of former Coroner W. T. Blackburn who died two 
years ago.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday, February 6, 1924