OBIT: Joseph KYLE, 1890, Roaring Spring, Blair County, PA

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Roaring Spring Ripples.

  The announcement of the sudden death of Joseph Kyle, an old and 
respected citizen, on Friday afternoon, October 24, was a surprise to 
every person.  Mr. Kyle had been in delicate health for more than a 
year past, but recently he seemed to be enjoying reasonably good health 
again.  On Friday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, he was seized with 
hemorrhages while sitting on a chair and almost immediately expired.  
Dr. Stayer was immediately called but could do nothing.  Mr. Kyle was 
born near Waterstreet, Huntingdon county, where he learned the trade of 
making edge tools with a Mr. Cresswell.  He carried on the business of 
manufacturing edge tools in Williamsburg and near Springfield Furnace 
for more than forty years.  Some fifteen years ago he retired from the 
business and lived near Duncansville and in Taylor township, and since 
last April has resided in Roaring Spring.  Mr. Kyle was an amiable 
Christian gentleman, a member of the Lutheran church for almost fifty 
years.  He was kind hearted and charitable in his habits and beloved by 
all who knew him.  He was married to Mary Keller, who survives him, 
with six children, Professor W. F. Kyle, John M. Kyle, Esq., well known 
citizens of this county, and Samuel C. Kyle, of the city of Pittsburgh, 
and three daughters, Mrs. James Robinson, of Frankstown township, Mrs. 
Henry Detwiler, of Huston township, and Mrs. George Wogan (?) of Taylor 
township.  He was aged 74 years and 8 days.  His funeral occurred 
Sunday, October 25.  His pastor, Rev. C. F. Harrah (?), preached an 
impressive sermon.  His remains were laid to rest in Greenlawn cemetery 
here.

Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, October 28, 1890