Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices - Em-Ez

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Embody, Daniel K.

Death of D. K. Embody. Veteran Colebrookdale Branch Brakeman Victim of Pneumonia.

Daniel K. Embody brakeman on the Colebrookdale branch of the Reading Railroad, for the past 45 years, passed away last evening at 6:50 o'clock at his home, 12 West Third Street, of pneumonia. He had been ill one week.

The deceased was aged 64 years 7 months and 7 days. He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and the Railroad Relief Association.

Three children, Fred Y., of Dixon, IL, Florence, widow of Ralph Nagle, at home; Marguertte, wife of William Griffith, of town; three grandchildren, four brothers: Edwin, Nathaniel, Aaron and Horace of this borough; one sister, Ella wife of William Coller, of Detroit, Michigan, survive.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from his late home. Interment will be made in Pottstown Cemetery, West End.

[Source: Pottstown News, Wednesday, April 29, 1925. Submitted by Betty.]

Embody, Mary T.

Mrs. Daniel K. Embody Dies Suddenly. Stricken With Apoplexy Saturday Evening and Soon Passed Away.

Mary T., wife of Daniel K. Embody died on Saturday night at 11:45 o'clock at the family residence, No. 52 West Third Street. In a very sudden manner and in a way to greatly shock the family and friends. Her death was caused by apoplexy. She was about as usual Saturday and was stricken about 10:30 o'clock. She lapsed into unconsciousness and soon passed away. She was aged 56 years, 9 months and 28 days.

Besides her husband the following children survive her, Fred Y. of Dickson, IL, Florence wife of Ralph Nagle of this borough and Margie wife of William Griffith, of Pottstown; also three grandchildren, Daniel, Margaret and Geraldine. Her mother Mrs. Rebecca Yergey, survives and the following brothers and sisters: Annie wife of Charles Mowrey, Elizabeth, NJ; Clara wife of Harry Morad, Philadelphia; John M., George T, and Martin T. Yergey of Pottstown.

She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. The funeral will be held on Friday at 11 o'clock a.m. All services at the house and interment in Pottstown Cemetery, West End.

[Source: Pottstown Daily Ledger, Monday, July 1, 1918. Submitted by Betty.]

Emery, Caroline

Caroline, daughter of the late Robert Gordon, and sister of the present Robert Gordon, Sr., of Fort Washington, died at Salesbury, Md., on Monday morning, aged 74 years. Deceased had been ailing for some time. She was born at the old homestead at Montgomeryville, in which township her father was supervisor for many years. She married Samuel Delp, who was a butcher by trade. He died May 1, 1867, aged 49. In 1872 he kept the Springhouse hotel. He is buried at the Baptist cemetery at Mount Pleasant.

Some years after Mrs. Delp married George Emery, who with his tow sons was killed in an oil explosion on May 12, 1902, in the 86th year of his age.

Mr. Emery was also a hotel man and kept the Rambo house, Norristown; Eagleville, City Line and other hostelries.

Mrs. Emery for a time after the death of her second husband lived at Huntingdon, Pa., and then for a year resided with her brother at Fort Washington, and about 12 months ago removed to Salesbury, Md., making her home with a niece.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 8, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Emery, Valentine B.

Emlen, Ellen Markoe

The death of Miss Ellen Markoe Emlen occurred Monday at her residence in Philadelphia. Miss Emlen had been ill for some months, but was thought to be improving. Her death at the end was sudden and unexpected to her family and friends. Miss Emlen was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Emlen, her mother being Miss Helen Wharton, a member of the distinguished family of that name. She was well known in this community, having spent much of her time at Penllyn, their country home, and having attended Sunnyside school, Ambler, for a time during her youth. She was born in Philadelphia and was graduated from Miss Carter's school, at Catonsville, Maryland. She made her debut in society three years ago. Miss Emlen was a great favorite, with a vivacious and agreeable manner, which attracted persons to her and made her many friends wherever she went. Added to personal beauty she had a winning and generous disposition, which makes her loss doubly sad for her family and friends. Interment was privately made at 2 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon. Services were held in Christ church, Philadelphia.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 22, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Emlen, Helen (nee Wharton)

Death of Mrs. George Emlen.

After a long and painful illness Mrs. George Emlen, died on Saturday evening last at the residence of her sister, Mrs. James Starr, in Germantown. Mrs. Emlen was Miss Helen Wharton, daughter of Mr. Daniel Clark Wharton, who, with her sister, Mrs. Charles Churchman, was a prominent figure in social life of Philadelphia. She married Mr. George Emlen, and had two daughters, Miss Ellen Markoe Emlen, who death last winter was deeply mourned by her large circle of friends, and Miss Dorothy Emlen, who survives her. Mrs. Emlen was a lady of gracious and charming manner, to which were added those higher qualifications of a kindly and charitable disposition which made for her wherever she went a large number of friends. She was a member of the Episcopal church and closely identified with many of its leading charities. Her husband survives her.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 12, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Endy, Mrs. George

Flourtown. Mrs. George Endy died on Sunday morning.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 13, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Engard, Mary

On the 7th instant, Mary Engard, in the 80th year of her age. Funeral from the residence fo her son-in-law, Emanuel C. Wentz, Whitemarsh, Montgomery county, this (Friday) morning, at 10 o'clock.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, January 10, 1862, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Engle, Esther S.

Engle, Rebecca

Mrs. Rebecca, widow of Albert M. Engle, formerly of Pottstown, died last night, at the family residence, No. 1960 Stanley Street, Philadelphia, at the advanced age of 78 years and 2 months. She is survived by the following children: Charles F. Engle and Sarah E. widow of William Yergey, all of Philadelphia; William Engle of Reading; Andora, wife of Herman Fleck, of Reading. Mrs. Engle's maiden name was Feather and she came from Swamp. James M. Engle, this borough is a brother-in-law. Funeral at Pottstown on Friday upon arrival of the 9:35 P. & R. train. Service in Trinity Reformed Church and interment at Pottstown Cemetery.

[Source: Unknown, August 2, 1904. Submitted by Betty.]

Enos, Son of John

Drowned. About noon yesterday, a son of Mr. John Enos, living in Montgomery county, was drowned in the Schuylkill, opposite Manayunk. The deceased was but three years old.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, November 9, 1858, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]

Enty, Samuel

Samuel Enty, a teamster, was accidentally killed at Fox Hill, Montgomery county, Pa., last week.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, November 19, 1857, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Eppenheimer, Henry

Erb, Mrs.

Jarrettown. Rev. J.F. Kingsley and Rev. J.D. Detrich, of North Wales, had charge of the services at the funeral of Mrs. Erb on Thursday last. Her remains were interred in Hillside cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 14, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Erb, Annie F.

Erb, Henry Z., Reidenauer, George J., and Dellicker, Harry D.

Three Cigarmakers Died in Six Weeks

Death claimed three employees at the same bench in Otto Eisenlohr & Bros. cigar factory at this place within six weeks time and each of them being long time employees. Henry Z. Erb, of Sassamansville, died this Friday morning at 2:30, being the last of the number. George J. Reidenauer, who sat beside him at the table being the first, died in April; Harry D. Dellicker, directly in front of Mr. Erb, died two weeks ago. Mr. Erb was almost a life time employee of the Eisenlohr firm, having worked in several of their factories for the past 27 years, and continually on their high grade product.

Henry Z. Erb was a son of the late James and Catharine (nee Zechler) Erb, a native of Sassamansville, Montgomery County, where he was born June 24, 1864, having attained the age of 51 years, 11 months, 3 days. He was taken ill while at work five weeks ago and lingered until last Monday afternoon, when he was stricken with paralysis to which he succumbed this morning. His wife, Lizzie (nee Fryer) preceded him in death 20 years ago. Two children, Herbert, of Sassamansville and Anna, at home survive, besides four sisters and one brother: Oliver Erb, Pennsburg; Jane wife of Jonathan Bender, Red Hill; Violet, wife of Jessiah Fenstermacher and Mrs. Emma Benner, Boyertown; and Katie Erb, who resided with deceased. Deceased was an active church worker a member of the St. Paul's Reformed church Sassamansville, he was superintendent of the Sunday school department for a number of years and was until the time of his death their librarian. He was a member of Camp 474, P. O. S. of A., Sassamansville. Funeral will be held from his late home at Sassamansville, on Tuesday, May 30 at 2 p.m. services will be conducted in the St. Paul's Reformed church, by Rev. G. W. Lutz, of Pennsburg. Interment following in the adjoining cemetery. Undertaker William F. Conrad & Son, of Bechtelsville has charge.

[Source: Boyertown Democrat, May 27, 1916. Submitted by Betty.]

Erb, Irene

Erb, John R. and Elizabeth Trout

The recent death of Mrs. Elizabeth Trout, in North Wales, at an advanced age, has been followed by that of her brother, John R. Erb, of Skippack. The latter was in his 86th year. He was born in Towamencin, and was the last of his family.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 15, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Erb, Jonas

Jonas Erb, a former highly esteemed and honorable citizen of this county, died recently at the residence of his son, at Bechtelsville, Berks county, in his 83d year, from a stroke of paralysis. The deceased for many years resided about three miles from Pottstown. His wife died eight years ago, and since then up to two years ago he made his home with his son, ex-County Commissioner Milton G. Erb. When Commissioner Erb moved from Pottstown to Fort Washington, he then took up his residence with his son Nathaniel, where he died. The deceased is survived by six children: Nathaniel, of Bechtelsville; John, of Phoenixville; Milton G., Fort Washington; Amos, Ardmore; Mrs. Louisa Walton, and Mrs. Elizabeth Shaffer, of Pottstown.

The funeral services were held on Wednesday of last week, with interment at Keeler's church, near Zieglerville. Mr. Erb's family was noted for their longevity. His brother Amos, residing at Dreshertown, is now in his 86th year. The deceased was an upright, consistent citizen, and in politics was an uncompromising Democrat.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 14, 1898, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]

Erb, Katie

Erd, William

Erdman, Elias

Erdman, Jacob

Ernest, Henry

Despondent Suicide. Man Found Hanging to a Tree Along Morris Road. Stranger, Evidently in Hard Luck, Committed the Act So as Not to Be Disturbed--Body Found by Gunner and Identified as That of Henry Ernest.

Walter Hellings, of Broad Axe, while gunning Saturday afternoon in the meadows along the Wissahickon creek, between Ambler and Fort Washington, discovered the dead body of a man suspended by a rope from a tree trunk. The news was at once reported to the authorities at Ambler and the body was cut down by Officer James Stevens and removed to the undertaking establishment of George G. Davis & Son, Ambler.

It was about 2 o'clock in the afternoon when the body was found. The man evidently had committed suicide, as he had selected an out-of-the-way place over the bank of the tail race of the old silk mill between the Morris road and the Wissahickon, where the body might have remained undiscovered for weeks, had not the hunter in search of game pushed through the bushes, and, peering down over the edge of the bank, found the body. About the neck and tied with a slip knot was a rather heavy piece of white clothes line. The other end was securely tied about the trunk of the tree, and to all appearance, the man after adjusting the rope dropped on his knees and threw his body forward, in which position he was found, his knees touching the ground.

The corpse is that of a man apparently 55 or 60 years of age, five feet two inches tall, weighing about 120 pounds. He wore chin whiskers and a moustache and short hair, all of which were tinged with gray. From appearances he was of German descent. The body was dressed in black coat and vest, black shirt with white stripes, black trousers with white stripes, fleece lined under clothes, black vici kid shoes, black crushed hat bearing inside the name of the maker, G. Albert Burger, Philadelphia.

On examination the man was found to have nothing on his person to identify him. In his pockets were found 12 cents in money, a snuff box, pen knife, belt punch. He had a scar on his right limb between his knee and ankle and also a scar on his nose as if that member had been cut or broken at some time.

Coroner J.J. Kane was over on Sunday afternoon, and after viewing the body announced the inquest would be held later. Meanwhile the body has been embalmed and was held at the undertaking establishment awaiting identification.

Hundreds of persons viewed the body Saturday and Sunday, but to all the corpse was that of a stranger in the neighborhood. On Monday morning Henry Ernest, of 14 East Silver street, Philadelphia, after viewing the body positively identified it as that of his father, Henry Ernest. Mr. Ernest stated that his father was a weaver by trade and had left home on Monday, Nov. 9, announcing he would either go to work or put himself out of the way, but as the latter threat had been so frequently made it caused the family no anxiety. However, he did not return home, and all effort failed to reveal his whereabouts. He was last seen alive on Friday, but when cut down Saturday evidence existed to prove the man had been a corpse about two hours. He was 72 years old and leaves six grown children. The body was removed to Philadelphia on Tuesday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 19, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Erney, Mrs. Solomon

Ervein, Benjamin J.

On the 25th instant, Benjamin J. Ervien, in the 50th year of his age. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, in Abington township, Montgomery county, this (Tuesday) morning, at 10 o'clock.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, December 28, 1858, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Esher, J.J.

Espenship, Mrs. Abraham M.

Etter, Annie

Etter, Catharine

Willow Grove. Mrs. Catharine Etter, 49 years old, died on Tuesday night of last week, at the home of her brother-in-law, Conrad Durst, near Morgan's mill. She had been ill for several months. The funeral was held Friday afternoon, burial at Hatboro cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 4, 1904, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Evans, Amos

Amos Evans, died on Friday morning, at his residence on Beech Street, Pottstown, after a lingering illness. He was born in Limerick township, October 4, 1803, and his age was 81 years, 5 months and 4 days. Deceased was a quiet, inobtrusive, worthy citizen, who followed for many years the occupation of farmer. The wife of the deceased survives him, at the age of 82 years, the two having been married nearly sixty years. They were the parents of twelve children, of whom six are living - Dr. Amos K., of Pottstown Landing, a veterinary surgeon of large practice; William and John P., of North Coventry, Lewis H., of Pottstown; Sarah, wife of Richard A. Scheffey, of Limerick; and Harriet, widow of Abraham Scheffey, who lives with John P. Evans, her brother. The funeral will take place on Tuesday next; interment at Limerick church.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, March 11, 1884. Submitted by Diana.]

Evans, Ann

Springhouse. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Danehower, Sr., and Mrs. B.F. Danehower attended the funeral of Mrs. Ann Evans at Montgomery Baptist church on Monday.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 24, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Evans, Anna

Centre Square. Anna Evans was buried on Monday at Boehm's church. She has been an invalid over one year, being bedfast and a great sufferer. Much sympathy is expressed for the aged father, as his daughter was his companion. Less than a year ago a brother, Thomas B. Evans, died of typhoid fever in Norristown.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 17, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Evans, Cadwalader

A widely known citizen of Montgomery county has been taken away by the decease on Tuesday evening of Cadwalader Evans of Bridgeport, aged 85 years. He was a son of Elisha and Rebecca Jolly Evans, was born in Norristown, his father being at one time the owner of The Rising Sun hotel; he learned the milling business in Pottstown and followed it here eight years. He worked at Stoney Creek mill, was in a Philadelphia store, and subsequently built the Evans house, in Bridgeport, which hotel he kept for some time. He married Rachel P Brower, daughter of Daniel R Brower. His wife, who survives him, was an active worker in the battlefields and hospitals during the Rebellion. There are four children --George W., Charles B., Margery, and William Evans.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, Tuesday, November 27, 1888. Submitted by Diana.]

Evans, Catharine

An Aged Lady Deceased

Catharine Evans, an aged lady, widow of the late Amos Evans, dec'd, died on Saturday evening last, of old age and general debility, at her residence on Beech Street below Franklin, Pottstown. Her age was 83 years, 1 month, and 14 days. The maiden name of deceased was Catharine Keeley, and she was born near Sheeder's paper mill, West Vincent, Chester county, and was the last of a family of nine or ten children. She was married to Amos Evans about 65 years ago, and her husband died in March, 1884. They had 12 children, of whom five are living - Dr. Amos K. Evans, of Pottstown Landing; William Evans, of near Cedarville; John P. Evans, of Madisonville; Harriet Scheffey, widow of Abner E. Scheffey, who lived with her mother, and Lewis Evans, of this borough. Thirty-two grand-children and 42 great grand-children survive her. Herself, husband and family lived in Limerick township a long time. Mrs. Evans had been a member of the German Baptist denomination worshiping at Price's meeting house, North Coventry, the long period of 48 years. The death of this aged and excellent worman will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment at Limerick church.

[Source: Montgomery Ledger, January 19, 1886. Submitted by Diana.]

Evans, Charles

Evans, Daniel Grafly

Daniel G. Evans, a one-time resident of Whitemarsh township, died at his home in Philadelphia last Saturday, aged about 66. He was born and raised at Lancasterville and was the son of the late Samuel Evans, who was justice of the peace for many years at that place. About 25 years ago the father moved to Philadelphia, and died only recently. The deceased attended Sandy Hill school many years ago, and then went to Philadelphia and entered the employ of Isaac Jeans, also a former Whitemarsh resident, who was then an importer of foreign fruits and became a millionaire. When the latter retired the deceased entered a banking institution.

The remains were interred this Wednesday morning in Laurel Hill cemetery. He leaves a daughter, Fannie, who was treasurer of the Country Week association for many years. His wife was Maggie Chew, of Germantown.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 5, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Evans, Edith

Hatboro. Edith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Evans, died at her parents' residence in Hatboro, early Wednesday morning, aged nine years. She was taken sick only a short time ago with measles which later developed into pneumonia which resulted fatally. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon. Interment at Hatboro cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 3, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Evans, Elizabeth J.

Elizabeth J., 14-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Evans, of Bethlehem pike, died on Monday after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at the house this Thursday at 2 o'clock. Interment at Mount Pleasant cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 19, 1901, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Evans, Emma

Evans, Frederick

The death is announced by cable of Rev. Frederick Evans, D.D., which occurred in Wales on Wednesday, July 21. Dr. Evans was born in Wales about 50 years ago, and came to this country in 1886. He occupied important pastorates in Philadelphia and Franklin, Pa., at the Central church, New York city, and in Milwaukee, Wis. He resided the last pastorate on account of ill-health about a year and a half ago, and returned to his old home in Wales, where he died. Dr. Evans was a man of marked influence, a rare preacher and a beloved pastor. He was especially prominent among his countrymen in America. His wife and five sons, one of whom is private secretary to Vice President Hobart, survive him. He will be buried in Wales.

Doctor Evans was well known among the Baptist people of Montgomery and Bucks counties, and preached in many of the churches in the two counties. He was considered one of the leading men of the denomination.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 29, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Evans, Howard

Evans, Thomas B.

Thomas B. Evans, ex-burgess of Norristown, died at 12.10 Saturday. He had been sick four weeks and there had been little hope of his recovery for several days. He was the son of Francis B. and the late Martha Evans, and was born Feb. 12, 1851, near Fairview village. Mr. Evans learned the trade of a printer at the Defender office, Norristown. He was for some years foreman fro the late S.B. Helffenstein, its proprietor, and after Mr. Helffenstein's death he became owner of a half interest in the paper and conducted it several years.

Deceased was a Democrat in politics, but in 1890 was elected burgess of Norristown, receiving many Republican votes. He was a member of Lynwood lodge, A.O.U.W., and other organizations. Of recent years Mr. Evans was real estate and general business agent, holding periodical sales of local stocks and was very successful. On Dec. 17, 1873, he married Anna C., daughter of Jonathan Helffenstein, who survives him. They had two children, Addie B. and Lavinia M., the latter a teacher in Sandy street public school.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 2, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Everham, Elsie

Elsie Crosby Everham, the seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry V. Everham, of Ambler, died Friday morning of peritonitis after an operation for appendicitis. Services were held Sunday afternoon and interment was made privately in St. Thomas' cemetery, Whitemarsh.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 3, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Ewing, Amos

Eyre, Joseph and Florence Hassinger

Mrs. G.W. Bartholomew attended the funeral on Tuesday of Joseph Eyre, of West Chester, and Mrs. Bartholomew has also received word of the death of her niece, Florence Hassinger, of Philadelphia.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 8, 1904, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]