OBIT: Clair S. BURKHART, 1918, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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CLAIR S. BURKHART

  Clair S. Burkhart, formerly of Gallitzin, died at 2:30 o'clock yesterday 
morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. C. M. Little, of Blairsville, of a 
complication of diseases.  He had suffered for about one year but had been 
seriously ill only the last four months.  He was a son of Mrs. Jennie M. 
Burkhart, of South Altoona, was born September 7, 1897 and reared in 
Gallitzin, graduating from the Gallitzin High school with the class of 1914.  
He was a member of the Presbyterian Sunday school and the Gallitzin Burial 
association.  He recently moved to this city and was employed by the Penn 
Central Light & Power company until his health failed.  He is survived by his 
mother and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. C. M. Little and George 
Burkhart, of Blairsville, and May and Hazel at home.  His father, Funeral 
Director J. S. Burkhart, died just one year ago.  The remains were brought to 
Altoona by Funeral Director Otto G. Gilden, who prepared the body for burial.  
The remains may be viewed at his late home, 3965 Sixth avenue, South Altoona.  
Funeral announcements later.

Altoona Tribune, Monday morning, May 20, 1918, page 14