OBIT:  KIRSCH, Francisca; Barr Twp.,, Cambria Cnty., PA; 1910

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Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, 4 Nov 1910
Volume 44, Number 43


Mrs. Kirsch Dead 

Mrs. Francisca Kirsch, a pioneer of Barr Township, died at her home near 
Nicktown last Friday morning at the age of 80 years.  Funeral services 
were held at 10 o'clock Monday morning in St. Nicolas' Church.

The deceased, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis X. Strittmatter, was born 
near Bradley Junction, removing to her late home when she was married to 
John Kirsch.  Her husband has been dead twenty-two years.  Surviving are 
the following children: John P. of Dover, Del.; Mrs. Catherine Nealen of 
Barr Township; Sister Mary Agnes of St. Vincent's Asylum, Boston, Mass.; 
Sister Mary Demetria of St. Joseph's Hospital, Tacoma, Wash.; Augustine P. 
of Stayton, Ore.; Andrew S. and Anselem B. of Barr Township.  Two children 
died in infancy.  She is also survived by the following brothers and 
sisters: Mrs. John Illig of Carrolltown; Peter, Andrew and Augustin 
Strittmatter of Carroll Township and Paul of Patton.