OBIT: John S. SHIRLEY, 1919, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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JOHN F. SHIRLEY

  John F. Shirley died at his home, 2009 Ninth avenue, at 3:45 o'clock 
yesterday morning of a complication of diseases.  He was born at Martinsburg 
and was aged 47 years.  He was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company 
and was well known as a cornetist.  He was a member of the Lutheran church.  
He was twice married and is survived by his second wife and one son, Fred 
Shirley.  He is also survived by a brother, William, of Huntingdon.  The 
funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Altoona Tribune, Tuesday, January 28, 1919, page 10

FUNERAL NOTICE

  Funeral services for the late John S. Shirley will be held at his late home, 
2009 Ninth street, at 7:30 o'clock this evening.  On Thursday morning the 
remains will be taken to Martinsburg for interment.

Altoona Tribune, Wednesday, January 29, 1919, page 8

NOTE: 1910 Census of Martinsburg, Blair County, shows John S. Shirley with son 
Frederick.