OBIT: Martin BYERS, 1937, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA

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MARTIN BYERS

A lifelong resident of Hollidaysburg, died at 2.15 o'clock this morning 
of a complication of diseases at the family home, 219 Blair street.  He 
was born at Hollidaysburg on Dec. 8, 1870, a son of Andrew and Margaret 
Byers.  He was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad.  Surviving are 
his wife, who was Miss Josephine Hannigan; one brother, Chareles Byers 
of Hollidaysburg, and two sisters, Mrs. Catharine Hertle of 
Hollidaysburg and Mrs. Elizabeth Clark of Altoona.  Mr. Byers was a 
member of St. Michael's Catholic church.  The body may be viewed at the 
home after 6 o'clock this evening.  The funeral will be held at 9 
o'clock Saturday morning at St. Michael's church.  Interment will be 
made in the new St. Mary's cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., February 11, 1937