OBIT: John MELIA, 1902, Blair County, PA

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JOHN MELIA.

At 10 o'clock yesterday morning John Melia died at his home, 2224
Tenth avenue, of cramps.  He was taken suddenly ill at midnight and
despite medical attendance the attack exhausted his vitality.
Deceased was born in county Mayo, Ireland, June 6, 1844, and came to
Altoona thirty-five years ago.  He was employed by the Pennsylvania
Railroad company for many years and was held in high esteem by all who
knew him.  He was a member of St. John's Catholic church, the League
of Sacred Heart and the Pennsylvania Railroad Relief association.   He
is survived by his wife and three daughters - Sister Marie Baptiste,
of Greensburg; Miss Kate, at home, and Mrs. Lizzie Dixon, of this
city.  Two sisters and one brother in this country and the mother, a
sister and one brother living in Ireland also survive.  The funeral
will take place Thursday morning, services to be conducted in St.
John's church at 9 o'clock.  Interment in St. John's cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, July 1, 1902, page 4