OBIT: Lillie Augustine FAILINGER, 1943, Listonburg, Somerset County, PA

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LILLIE A. FAILINGER

  Mrs. Lillie Augustine Failinger died at her home in Listonburg, Thursday, 
April 29, 1943, at the age of 84 years.  She was a daughter of the late Jonas 
and Julia Pyle Augustine, who were early settlers of Somerset County.  Her 
father served three years, 1857-58 and 59 in the House of Representatives.
  Mrs. Failinger spent her entire life in the community in which she died, 
having been born near Addison.  She married William Failinger when 29 years of 
age, and shortly thereafter moved to Listonburg.  To this union were born five 
daughters.  The first daughter, Lulu, died in infancy.  Mr. Failinger preceded 
his wife to the grave 20 years ago.
  Surviving are her four daughters, Mrs. Lena Krause and Mrs. Letha Brooks, of 
Pittsburgh; Mrs. Maude Brown, Canton, O., and Miss Edna Failinger, Listonburg, 
who for the past eight years has given loving care to her mother, doing 
everything possible to brighten her declining years.  A brother, Rufus 
Augustine, Confluence, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also 
survive.
  She was a life-time member of the Methodist Church and was regular in her 
attendance at all of its services, as long as her health permitted.  She was the 
oldest resident of Listonburg and a loyal citizen of the community she loved so 
well.  She had the respect and love of all who knew her, and will be greatly 
missed.
  In compliance with her request, services were held in the Methodist Church at 
Listonburg, Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., Rev. G. L. Smith officiating.  The hymns 
sung were selected by her.  They were, "Some Day He'll Make It Plain", "Lead 
Kindly Light" and "Abide With Me".
  The floral offerings were many and beautiful.  Interment at Addison.

Meyersdale Republican, May 13, 1943