Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices - Lo-Lz

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Lodge, James

Prospectville. Mr. James Lodge died at his home on last Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, aged 65 years. The funeral took place this Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment at Pittville National Cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 23, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Logan, Albanus S.

Albanus S. Logan died Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, at his home on York street, Hatboro, aged about 48 years. He had been sick for three weeks, the immediate cause of death being dropsy. He was born and raised in Horsham where he lived until 12 years ago, when he purchased the livery stable property in Hatboro and continued the business for nine years, three years ago he sold out and has not been connected with business since. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Hanna J. Logan, nee Rex, who is engaged in the trimming and millinery business in Hatboro, and one daughter, Anna, and a sister, Mrs. Isaac Parry, of Ivyland.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, November 20, 1902, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Long, Amelia

Long, Charles

Glenside and Around. Charles Long, of this place. Died on Dec. 9, in his 74th year. Mr. Long was an old soldier and was a member of General D.B. Birney post, No. 63, G.A.R. The funeral was held on Sunday at 1 o'clock from his late residence at Edge Hill. Interment at Hillside cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 19, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Long, Edward E.

Death in a sudden form overtook Lawyer Edward E. Long at an early hour Sunday afternoon at his home, corner of Stanbridge and Marshall streets, Norristown.

Mr. Long as usual attended services at Christ Reformed church, Marshall and Noble streets, in the forenoon and also enjoyed dinner with his family. Shortly before 2 o'clock Mrs. Long left the house and went to the Sunday school, where she conducts a class. When she returned about an hour later she could not find her husband.

Thinking that probably he had become sleepy and had retired she went upstairs to his room and upon opening the door was horrified to hind him in a kneeling posture alongside the bed and with the pallor of death upon his face. In vain she tried to arouse him, but her efforts proved futile and she ran for assistance.

Dr. J.K. Weaver was summoned, but he could do nothing for the unfortunate man and he breathed his last soon after the arrival of the physician. Death was due to heart failure.

Deceased was 41 years of age and had not been feeling well for a long time. His death was so sudden, however, that a host of friends, not only in Norristown, but throughout the entire county were greatly shocked.

Mr. Long had practiced as an attorney at Norristown for about 18 years, and was a well known and much respected member of the Montgomery county bar. His office is located in the Shoemaker building at Airy and Swede streets. At one time he was a strong aspirant for the office of United States district attorney. He at one time held the office of chairman of the Republican county committee and was as well a leader in his ward in politics. He was also connected with the Republican Invincible.

For several terms he has been the solicitor and clerk of the board of poor directors of the county. He was also attorney for the Ambler Building & Loan association.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 30, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Long, Laura J.

Long, M. Lukens

Dr. M. Lukens Long died at his residence in Germantown Dec. 1, aged 77 years. Dr. Long was born Dec. 1, 1826, in Warrington township, Bucks county, his ancestors being among the first settlers of that district. Early in life he devoted his attention to the practice of dentistry. A graduate of the Philadelphia Dental college of the earlier periods, he was one of the long-time practitioners of the city, keeping at active work for more than 40 years and relinquishing only when failing health forced him to retire. Always cheerful and happy in himself his presence brightened those around him. Of marked ability in his art his loss from the more active path of life was keenly realized at the time of his retirement. For the past four years Dr. Long had lived quietly with his family in Germantown. With his death passes one of the pioneers of his profession whose earnest study and devotion to work lent much to its advancement. Dr. Long was a member of the alumni of the Philadelphia Dental college and an honorary member of the college on stomatology. He is survived by a widow and one son.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 10, 1903, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]

Longacre, Mrs.; Irvin Marple; and Isaac Stahley

Narcissa. The funeral of Irvin Marple took place from his father's residence, at Hickorytown, on Tuesday. Interment at Cold Point cemetery. Mrs. Longacre, of Norristown, was interred at the same place on Saturday, and also Isaac Stahley, from the same place, was buried on Tuesday of this week.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 3, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Longaker, Fannie

Fannie Longaker, sister of the late Davis Longaker, died at the Junction House, Lansdale, on Monday morning, aged about 75 years. The deceased had lived with her brother for many years. She was unmarried.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 8, 1897, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Longaker, George W.

George W. Longaker, aged 62 years, residing at 400 DeKalb street, Norristown died on Wednesday afternoon last, at 1:20 o'clock. He had been confined to his bed only about a week with a complication of diseases, involving the kidneys and other vital organs.

He leaves a wife and three children—Miss Mary, living at home; Kate, wife of Amos L. Albertson, and Dr. Daniel Longaker, of Reading. He was born in Plymouth township, but when quite young removed with his father to Norristown.

Deceased was engaged in the grocery business with his father, the late Daniel Longaker, at the corner of Main and DeKalb streets, now Yost's, but on the 17th of March, 1873, both retired, since when Mr. Longaker has not been actively in business, if we except the directorship in one or more chartered institutions in which he was a stockholder. He was a director of the Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown Railroad Company since the death of his father, and also secretary of the Montgomery Cemetery Company.

Mr. Longaker was a man of domestic habits and while taking a deep interest in public affairs never held office. In politics he was a Republican. His wife, who survives him, is a daughter of the late Col. A.W. Shearer.

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

Longaker, Henry Orlando

At Perkiomen, on the 25th ult, of diphtheria, Henry Orlando, son of John and Harriet O. Longaker, in the 9th year of his age.

Funeral from the residence of his grandfather, Hon. H. Longaker, Perkiomen bridge, Montgomery county, this (Saturday) afternoon, at 1 o'clock. Conveyance will be at Norristown to meet the friends from the nine-o'clock train.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, March 1, 1862, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Longaker, Samuel H.

Longstreth, Morris

Hon. Morris Longstreth, former Canal Commissioner of Pennsylvania, and at one time the Democratic candidate for Governer, died on Thursday week, at his residence in Montgomery county, his health having been declining for some time. He was 55 years of age.

[Source: Huntingdon Globe, May 9, 1855, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lonsdale, Bertie and Jennie

All Around Glenside. Among those surrounding the grave of the Misses Bertie and Jennie Lonsdale at Ivy Hill cemetery last Friday were many residents of Harmer Hill and Edge Hill. It will be remembered that these young ladies were two of the four who were drowned at Ocean City last week. Both girls had a wide circle of friends in and about Wyndmoor. They were members of a club of young folks which included in its membership several residents in our vicinity prominent among whom were Miss Leidy Brooke, Mr. Seth Stout, Mr. David Godfrey, Mr. Carroll Brooke and Mr. Frank Stout.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 9, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lord, Absolom

Lorenz, Frank

Lansdale. On Thursday last a deputation from the Lansdale Odd Fellows went to North Wales to attend the funeral of the late Frank Lorenz.

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

Lorimer, George C.

Rev. Dr. George Lorimer, father of George H. Lorimer, editor of the Saturday evening Post, of Ogontz, died Friday morning at Aix-les-Bains, France, after an illness of a week, from pneumonia. Rev. Dr. Lorimer and his son, accompanied by Mrs. George H. Lorimer, had been making a brief continental tour. The remains will be brought to this country for interment, but no arrangements have as yet been made. Mrs. Lorimer, the deceased clergyman's widow, is utterly prostrated by the shock, and all arrangements will be held in abeyance pending her recovery and the receipt of news from France. Rev. Dr. Lorimer, in addition to being pastor of Tremont Temple, Boston, was very well known as a Baptist divine and an author. He was pastor of several church in Kentucky, and later in Chicago and Boston. He was the author of a number of books on religious topics, notable ones being "Christianity in the Nineteenth Century," "Isms, Old and New," and "Jesus, the World's Saviour."

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 15, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lower, George

George Lower, a well known resident of Springfield township, died on Thursday at his home in Flourtown, aged 81 years. He was a veteran of the Mexican war, and a prominent member of the Masonic order and of the Odd Fellows.

Deceased was born in Springfield, January 30, 1823. His father, Joseph Lower, died at the age of 90 years and his mother, Ann Lower, at the age of 76 years. At the age of 19, with other young men of the vicinity, he raised a military company in which he became lieutenant. So perfect was the drill that the members would go through the manual by the tap of the drum. In 1848 they received orders to go to Philadelphia to help suppress the native American riots, and in four hours were marching with 47 men and their six-pound cannon. They marched to the Girard bank and then to the arsenal, where now stands Wanamaker's store. In 1846 the Mexican war broke out and the deceased, with his brother Henry went to Philadelphia and found Captain R.K. Scott's company of Cadwalader grays, which, when the First regiment was formed, became company H. Going to Mexico, he participated in taking the city of Vera Cruz and the castle of San Juan Del Alloa, which capitulated on March 29, 1847. The First regiment of Pennsylvania volunteers, company H., being one of the companies, was commanded by Col. Francis M. Wynkoop. Mr. Lower participated in all the important engagements of the war, including Cerro Gorodo.

After peace was declared he returned to Philadelphia and was mustered out and discharged. He then returned to Springfield township, and in 1854 was elected recorder of deeds by the Democrats. While serving out his commission, the office was removed from the old buildings to the new offices in the court house, which was only recently torn down, and he recorded the first deed. On the expiration of his term in 1858 he was elected justice of the peace and has served almost continuously since then.

Deceased was born at the old homestead on Flourtown road opposite William Yeakle's, but some years later removed to the home opposite McCloskey's tavern, where he died. He was married twice and leaves several children besides his second wife to survive him.

Mr. Lower has been a member of Wissahickon lodge, No. 178, I.O.O.F., since about 1850, and has also been a member of the Masonic order for many years.

The funeral services were held on Monday with interment in the burial ground of St. Thomas church, Whitemarsh.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 17, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lower, George

Flourtown. Jacob Coulter, of Philadelphia, attended the funeral of George Lower on Monday at this place.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 17, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lownes, Thomas

Thomas Lownes, aged 75 years, and who several years ago carried the mail between Lansdale and Harleysville, died in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, Mar. 4, of dropsy. His funeral took place Friday. For the past four years he lived with his son, Charles, at the Randolph house, Philadelphia, his wife having died about two years ago. Besides Charles there are four sons and three daughter who survive. They are: R. C. Lownes, of the Hotel Norwood, Lansdale; Samuel, of Orange, N.Y.; Walter, of Philadelphia; L.M., of Norristown; Adelaide, wife of William Thompson, of Evansburg; Annie, wife of Irwin Williams, of Royersford, and Ida, wife of William Thompson, of Philadelphia.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 13, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lucas, William

William Lucas, of Line Lexington, died after a lingering illness, of consumption at the advanced age of 82 years. Mr. Lucas was a veteran and a member of the Lansdale G.A.R. post. The deceased for some years conducted a barber shop at Line Lexington and also Colmar, but of late years he lived retired. Some of his time he spent at the soldiers' home at Erie. He is survived by a wife. The funeral took place on Saturday morning. The impressive services were conducted at the Mennonite church. The G.A.R. post and Sons of Veterans attended the funeral in a body.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 11, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Luckenbill, Angelina

Ludwig, Mrs. Lewis

Luff, Theodore

Theodore Luff, of Weldon, died on Wednesday of heart failure. For the past year he has been in a bad condition physically, which the doctors seemed unable to diagnose properly. Deceased was born Dec. 27, 1867. He was a quiet, unassuming, kindly man. A wife and four small children survive him, the oldest being about seven years old. Before he was obliged to quit work on account of his health he worked for W.C. Fleck & Bro., Jenkintown, as a tinsmith.

The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Hillside cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 11, 1902, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lukens, Charles

The death of Charles Lukens, of Maple Glen, in his 87th year, on last Thursday, was a sad loss to the community. The deceased was a prominent and consistent member of the Orthodox Friends, and was in every respect an exemplary man. He was born and lived till within the last few years on the farm now occupied by his nephew, Jonathan Lukens, at whose residence the funeral services were held on last Monday. His was one of the larges funeral seen in that community for a long time.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 31, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lukens, Frank

On the morning of the 27th ult., Frank, son of Lewis A. and Mary S. Lukens, in the 17th year of his age. His relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his father's residence, at Conshohocken, on Second-day morning next, the Third month, 3d, at 10 o'clock.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, March 1, 1862, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lukens, John

Lukens, Joseph

Joseph Lukens, an old resident of Fitzwatertown, died during last week in his 78th year and his funeral was attended on Sixthday. He came of a family of Friends and his ancestors for nearly 200 years had lived in Abington township. William J. Elkins was a first cousin of the deceased. David Newport ministered on the occasion of the funeral of Mr. Lukens, and in his address spoke of the long acquaintance he had personally enjoyed with the deceased. He also touched on his connection with him in [t]he civil service during the war of the Rebellion. Mr. Lukens being an assistant assessor of the revenue department of which the speaker was collector.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 3, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lukens, Jonathan R.

Killed by Mad Bull. Jonathan R. Lukens, a Horsham Farmer, Meets His Death. Life Crushed Out in the Stables of Friends' Asylum at Frankford--End Came Without Warning--Interment at Horsham Meeting.

The remains of Jonathan R. Lukens, who met his death last week by being crushed by a mad bull, were interred Friday afternoon at the Horsham meeting house, and the services were attended by a large number of his friends and relatives.

The accident happened in the stables of the Friends' asylum at Frankford, where Mr. Lukens has been employed since removing from Jarrettown. The bull was thoroughly familiar with the deceased, as the latter every night was accustomed to pen the animal up. On Tuesday night of last week he had the animal in the pen as usual and was about to fasten the rope to a ring in the nose of the animal, when the latter dashed at him and crushed him against the side of the stall. Mr. Lukens was apparently taken so much by surprise that he did not even have presence of mind to cry out, and the doctors said that death was instantaneous.

A boy in the barn witnessed the attach, and at once seeing Mr. Lukens' predicament ran for assistance, summoning Dr. Chase and Dr. Ludlow. Upon their arrival they found the bull standing peaceably in his stall, paying no attention to the dead man at his feet, who was crushed from his shoulders to his waist.

The officers of the asylum decided to take no more chances with the bull. A butcher was sent for and the animal disposed of. The beast had only recently been dehorned.

Mr. Lukens was in charge of the asylum dairy. He was 61 years old and until last spring was a well known Horsham township farmer. Having met with financial reverses which lost him his farm, he obtained the place at Frankford, where he met his death. He was born in Horsham township and lived all his life there. For many years Sycamore farm, under the management of his sister, was a noted place for summer boarders. He was a member of the Society of Friends, and served his township for many years as a school director. He was a kindly, easy going man, much respected by a large circle of friends. He is survived by three sisters Mrs. J.T. Iredell, Mrs. Richard Shoemaker, of Jarrettown, and another, who resides in Chester county.

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

Lukens, Mary

Mary, wife of ex-Burgess William G. Lukens, of North Wales, died at her residence on Shearer street, at 11.15 o'clock Thursday morning. Deceased had been ill for some time, but did not take her bed until nearly five weeks ago. No improvement seemed to come to her, and she became very weak, little hopes of her recovery being entertained. Everything that skilled medical aid could do was applied without avail. On Saturday an operation was performed by Dr. B.F. Baer, a city specialist, assisted by Dr. H.F. Slifer. This seemed to help her for a time, but she grew worse again, and passed calmly a way at the time mentioned above. Deceased was the daughter of Charlotte and Charle T. Kolbe, of Doylestown, both of whom are dead. She was in the 36th year of her age, and the mother of 13 children--10 of whom are living. William and Julia are the eldest--the former being in his 18th year and the latter in her 16th. Her husband, four brothers and two sisters also survive her--Otto, Henry, Carl and George, of Doylestown; Julia, wife of Edward Worman, Doylestown, and Lottie, wife of Philip Fretz, of Philadelphia. The funeral took place from her late residence Monday afternoon.

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

Lukens, Seth

Seth Lukens, for many years a resident of Friends' Corner Lower Gwynedd township, died Tuesday of last week at the home of his daughter, 4946 Rubicam avenue, Germantown, in his 87th year, after an illness extending over several years. Funeral services were held from his late residence on Thursday evening and also on Friday afternoon at Gwynedd meeting house, where interment was made.

Deceased was born in Towamencin township, near Kulpsville, and was the son of George and Esther Lukens. He married a sister of Dr. Hammer, of Providence township. He farmed for a number of years and later built a home on the pike above Friend's Corner, where he resided for many years. He was deeply interested in the cause of prohibition and always voted that ticket whenever possible. He leaves a wife and several children, one of whom, Carrie A., taught at Sunnyside school, Ambler, and now has a position at Swarthmore college. A sister of the deceased also survives and is in her 90th year.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 26, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lukens, Susanna

Susanna, wife of Levi H. Lukens, died on Thursday morning of heart trouble, at the residence of her son, William M. Lukens, Jenkintown. She was in her 66th year. Mrs. Lukens was born in Philadelphia and raised in Davisville. She is survived by her husband and two sons. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church for 50 years. Interment in Bristol cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 22, 1903, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lukens, William H.

Wm. H. Lukens, proprietor of the hotel at Gwynedd for the last dozen years, died on Sunday, aged 55 years.

Mr. Lukens was a son of the late Abel Lukens. He learned the trade of a jeweler in Philadelphia, and carried on the business in that city and later in Lansdale.

Deceased was a widower, his wife having died several years ago. He leaves but one child, a daughter. Mr. Lukens had been ill for some months past.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 8, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lukens, William M.

Wm. M. Lukens died in Philadelphia March 18, aged 76 years. He as an old-time resident of Whitemarsh and a prominent man in the township. In his young days he lived with Peter Childs and attended Sandy Hill school. When he grew to manhood he kept store at Marble Hall for many years and also dug iron ore in Springfield township on the Charles Yeakle farm for some time. He served several terms on the Whitemarsh school board and was county committeeman from his district. His brother, Frank, is at present assessor of Middle Whitemarsh district, which his other brother Hiram, now deceased, was for over half a century employed as compositor on the Doylestown Intelligencer.

The funeral services will be held at his son's residence in Philadelphia, Tuesday evening nad interment was made Wednesday morning at Barren Hill cemetery.

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

Lutz, Mrs. Jacob

North Wales. Mrs. Jacob Lutz died at her home on East Montgomery avenue on Monday after only a few days' illness. She had been in bad health for some time, but no fatal termination was anticipated. Her husband is the veteran sexton of St. Peter's Lutheran church and also of the cemetery of the same name on South Main street. The funeral will take place this Thursday morning.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 1, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lutz, Joseph Warren

Joseph W. Lutz, of Penllyn, died Thursday night aged 34 years, after a lingering illness. He was the son of Justus W. and Mary J. Lutz and was born at Penllyn, where he has since resided. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, services being conducted at the house and at Boehm's Reformed church, Blue Bell, by Rev. John Sechler, of Philadelphia. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 4, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lynch, Alexander

Lynch, John J.

John J. Lynch, a well known farmer residing at Prospectville, died at his home there on Wednesday, aged 64 years. Mr. Lynch formerly lived near Chalfont and for a number of years both conducted a small farm and was employed as a section hand on the Doylestown branch of the Reading railroad while it was under the management of the North Pennsylvania Railroad company.

Mr. Lynch was a Democrat in politics. His wife and two children, William, who managed the home farms and Mrs. A.B. Costello, of near Doylestown, survive him. The funeral was held from the house at 7.30 a.m. Saturday and at St. Mary's Catholic church, Doylestown, at 10 a.m.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 29, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Lyons, Joseph Sr.

Joseph Lyons Sr., one of the oldest residents, of Moreland township, died at the home of his son-in-law, Samuel Ramsey, near Morgan's mill, on Wednesday morning, aged 79 years. Mr. Lyons came to this country many years ago from Ireland, and located in Moreland township. By economical living he amassed some wealth and owned a fine farm until a few years ago, which he disposed of. In politics he was a staunch Republican, and was a faithful member of the Hatboro Baptist church. He leaves a widow and several children to survive him. His funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, with services at the Hatboro Baptist church, and interment at the cemetery.

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