Albert Anthony Blocher, born Aug. 16, 1876, in Garrett County, Md., died May
15, 1944, at his home on West Union Street, Salisbury, Pa., aged 86 years, 8
months and 29 days. His death was caused by the infirmities of old age, and he
was Salisbury's oldest male citizen. It can also be truthfully said that he was
as highly esteemed as any citizen the town ever had.
He was a son of the late Alexander and Sarah Durst Blocher, and is survived by
his wife, Sarah Meese Blocher, and these children: Edith, wife of Jacob Robinson
of Salisbury, and Ernest E. Blocher, of Somerset. He is also survived by six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Blocher was for many years a stationary engineer, but retired fifteen
years ago. He was a faithful member of the Church of the Brethren for many
years. Funeral services today (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m. conducted by his pastor,
Rev. A. Jay Replogle. Interment in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, under the direction
of Stanley M. Thomas.
Meyersdale Republican, May 18, 1944
15, 1944, at his home on West Union Street, Salisbury, Pa., aged 86 years, 8
months and 29 days. His death was caused by the infirmities of old age, and he
was Salisbury's oldest male citizen. It can also be truthfully said that he was
as highly esteemed as any citizen the town ever had.
He was a son of the late Alexander and Sarah Durst Blocher, and is survived by
his wife, Sarah Meese Blocher, and these children: Edith, wife of Jacob Robinson
of Salisbury, and Ernest E. Blocher, of Somerset. He is also survived by six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Blocher was for many years a stationary engineer, but retired fifteen
years ago. He was a faithful member of the Church of the Brethren for many
years. Funeral services today (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m. conducted by his pastor,
Rev. A. Jay Replogle. Interment in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, under the direction
of Stanley M. Thomas.
Meyersdale Republican, May 18, 1944
Albert Anthony Blocher, born Aug. 16, 1876, in Garrett County, Md., died May
15, 1944, at his home on West Union Street, Salisbury, Pa., aged 86 years, 8
months and 29 days. His death was caused by the infirmities of old age, and he
was Salisbury's oldest male citizen. It can also be truthfully said that he was
as highly esteemed as any citizen the town ever had.
He was a son of the late Alexander and Sarah Durst Blocher, and is survived by
his wife, Sarah Meese Blocher, and these children: Edith, wife of Jacob Robinson
of Salisbury, and Ernest E. Blocher, of Somerset. He is also survived by six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Blocher was for many years a stationary engineer, but retired fifteen
years ago. He was a faithful member of the Church of the Brethren for many
years. Funeral services today (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m. conducted by his pastor,
Rev. A. Jay Replogle. Interment in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, under the direction
of Stanley M. Thomas.
Meyersdale Republican, May 18, 1944
15, 1944, at his home on West Union Street, Salisbury, Pa., aged 86 years, 8
months and 29 days. His death was caused by the infirmities of old age, and he
was Salisbury's oldest male citizen. It can also be truthfully said that he was
as highly esteemed as any citizen the town ever had.
He was a son of the late Alexander and Sarah Durst Blocher, and is survived by
his wife, Sarah Meese Blocher, and these children: Edith, wife of Jacob Robinson
of Salisbury, and Ernest E. Blocher, of Somerset. He is also survived by six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Blocher was for many years a stationary engineer, but retired fifteen
years ago. He was a faithful member of the Church of the Brethren for many
years. Funeral services today (Thursday) at 2:30 p.m. conducted by his pastor,
Rev. A. Jay Replogle. Interment in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, under the direction
of Stanley M. Thomas.
Meyersdale Republican, May 18, 1944
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