It is with deepest sorrow the death of Ambrose B. Lerch, which occurred at his home in Sligo, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1917, is recorded.
His illness extended over ten weeks and terminated in a stroke of apoplexy which caused his demise.
Mr. Lerch was born in Monroe Township, Clarion County, Sept. 4, 1848, and was aged 68 years, 4 months and 13 days at his death.
He was united in marriage Dec. 21, 1871, with Miss Mary N. Over, who with all of their eleven children survive, as follows: Edward O. and Mrs. Jas. Coleman, Piney Township; F. Hays Lerch, Monroe Township; Anson C., Orville V., and Mrs. Fred Jessup, Pittsburgh; Mrs. John Betz, Detroit, Mich.; Quay Lerch, Oil City; Misses Mary and Myra Lerch, Valparaiso, Ind., and Miss Madge Lerch at home. These loved ones have the sympathy of all in the loss of a loving husband and father.
Mr. Lerch was one of the foremost citizens of his section of this county, and was a farmer and business man of exceptional ability. About eleven years ago he retired from the farm and settled in Sligo where he has been a useful and progressive citizen. At the time of his death he was President of the Clarion County Mutual Fire Insurance Co., of which he had been a director for many years. He was one of the most genial and sunny dispositioned of men with a big generous heart and literally hosts of friends will miss him. He was a man of upright Christian character in whom the right, good and the true always found a staunch supporter. He was a faithful and exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church for many years and was always true to his profession.
His pastor, Rev. T.G. Mowry, of Rimersburg, conducted the funeral service at his late home on Jan. 20th, and interment was made in Sligo cemetery. The wife and children of the deceased feel the deepest gratitude to the many friends and neighbors for their ministry of love and helpfulness in this time of sorrow, and extend to them their heartfelt thanks. Mrs. A.B. Lerch and children.
Source: Clarion Democrat Feb. 1, 1917
His illness extended over ten weeks and terminated in a stroke of apoplexy which caused his demise.
Mr. Lerch was born in Monroe Township, Clarion County, Sept. 4, 1848, and was aged 68 years, 4 months and 13 days at his death.
He was united in marriage Dec. 21, 1871, with Miss Mary N. Over, who with all of their eleven children survive, as follows: Edward O. and Mrs. Jas. Coleman, Piney Township; F. Hays Lerch, Monroe Township; Anson C., Orville V., and Mrs. Fred Jessup, Pittsburgh; Mrs. John Betz, Detroit, Mich.; Quay Lerch, Oil City; Misses Mary and Myra Lerch, Valparaiso, Ind., and Miss Madge Lerch at home. These loved ones have the sympathy of all in the loss of a loving husband and father.
Mr. Lerch was one of the foremost citizens of his section of this county, and was a farmer and business man of exceptional ability. About eleven years ago he retired from the farm and settled in Sligo where he has been a useful and progressive citizen. At the time of his death he was President of the Clarion County Mutual Fire Insurance Co., of which he had been a director for many years. He was one of the most genial and sunny dispositioned of men with a big generous heart and literally hosts of friends will miss him. He was a man of upright Christian character in whom the right, good and the true always found a staunch supporter. He was a faithful and exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church for many years and was always true to his profession.
His pastor, Rev. T.G. Mowry, of Rimersburg, conducted the funeral service at his late home on Jan. 20th, and interment was made in Sligo cemetery. The wife and children of the deceased feel the deepest gratitude to the many friends and neighbors for their ministry of love and helpfulness in this time of sorrow, and extend to them their heartfelt thanks. Mrs. A.B. Lerch and children.
Source: Clarion Democrat Feb. 1, 1917
It is with deepest sorrow the death of Ambrose B. Lerch, which occurred at his home in Sligo, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1917, is recorded.
His illness extended over ten weeks and terminated in a stroke of apoplexy which caused his demise.
Mr. Lerch was born in Monroe Township, Clarion County, Sept. 4, 1848, and was aged 68 years, 4 months and 13 days at his death.
He was united in marriage Dec. 21, 1871, with Miss Mary N. Over, who with all of their eleven children survive, as follows: Edward O. and Mrs. Jas. Coleman, Piney Township; F. Hays Lerch, Monroe Township; Anson C., Orville V., and Mrs. Fred Jessup, Pittsburgh; Mrs. John Betz, Detroit, Mich.; Quay Lerch, Oil City; Misses Mary and Myra Lerch, Valparaiso, Ind., and Miss Madge Lerch at home. These loved ones have the sympathy of all in the loss of a loving husband and father.
Mr. Lerch was one of the foremost citizens of his section of this county, and was a farmer and business man of exceptional ability. About eleven years ago he retired from the farm and settled in Sligo where he has been a useful and progressive citizen. At the time of his death he was President of the Clarion County Mutual Fire Insurance Co., of which he had been a director for many years. He was one of the most genial and sunny dispositioned of men with a big generous heart and literally hosts of friends will miss him. He was a man of upright Christian character in whom the right, good and the true always found a staunch supporter. He was a faithful and exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church for many years and was always true to his profession.
His pastor, Rev. T.G. Mowry, of Rimersburg, conducted the funeral service at his late home on Jan. 20th, and interment was made in Sligo cemetery. The wife and children of the deceased feel the deepest gratitude to the many friends and neighbors for their ministry of love and helpfulness in this time of sorrow, and extend to them their heartfelt thanks. Mrs. A.B. Lerch and children.
Source: Clarion Democrat Feb. 1, 1917
His illness extended over ten weeks and terminated in a stroke of apoplexy which caused his demise.
Mr. Lerch was born in Monroe Township, Clarion County, Sept. 4, 1848, and was aged 68 years, 4 months and 13 days at his death.
He was united in marriage Dec. 21, 1871, with Miss Mary N. Over, who with all of their eleven children survive, as follows: Edward O. and Mrs. Jas. Coleman, Piney Township; F. Hays Lerch, Monroe Township; Anson C., Orville V., and Mrs. Fred Jessup, Pittsburgh; Mrs. John Betz, Detroit, Mich.; Quay Lerch, Oil City; Misses Mary and Myra Lerch, Valparaiso, Ind., and Miss Madge Lerch at home. These loved ones have the sympathy of all in the loss of a loving husband and father.
Mr. Lerch was one of the foremost citizens of his section of this county, and was a farmer and business man of exceptional ability. About eleven years ago he retired from the farm and settled in Sligo where he has been a useful and progressive citizen. At the time of his death he was President of the Clarion County Mutual Fire Insurance Co., of which he had been a director for many years. He was one of the most genial and sunny dispositioned of men with a big generous heart and literally hosts of friends will miss him. He was a man of upright Christian character in whom the right, good and the true always found a staunch supporter. He was a faithful and exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church for many years and was always true to his profession.
His pastor, Rev. T.G. Mowry, of Rimersburg, conducted the funeral service at his late home on Jan. 20th, and interment was made in Sligo cemetery. The wife and children of the deceased feel the deepest gratitude to the many friends and neighbors for their ministry of love and helpfulness in this time of sorrow, and extend to them their heartfelt thanks. Mrs. A.B. Lerch and children.
Source: Clarion Democrat Feb. 1, 1917
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