Obituaries, Death Notices, and Funeral Notices - Sta-Sti

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Stack, J.

Willow Grove Items. On Thursday night J. Stack, of Brooklyn, dropped dead in Mineral Springs park of paralysis of the heart. Stack has been doing some work in Philadelphia of late and in company with another man came out to Willow Grove to join the other pleasure seekers. 'Squire John Larzelere held the inquest in the absence of Deputy Coroner Reeder, of Jenkintown. The jury were Dr. Howard Wilson, Al Mann, A.W. Bates, James Hay, George Berrel and Markley Krier. Stack was about thirty-five years of age. He leaves a wife and six children.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 20, 1895, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stackhouse, Joseph P.

Joseph P. Stackhouse, a life-long resident of this county, died last Saturday in Whitemarsh, of old age, aged 77 years. Mr. Stackhouse was a resident of Whitpain township for many years, and only moved to Whitemarsh last week to one of Mr. J. Waln Vaux's houses. At one time he farmed the Saunders Lewis farm, near Shady Grove, and then moved to a property near Broad Axe, and purchased the coal and feed yard in Ambler, now owned by J. Watson Craft. At that time he was considered quite well off, but at the period of his death his estate was valueless. He ran the business in Ambler for several years and then sold out to Mr. Craft.

He was married three times. First to Miss Barnhart, by whom there were born three children: Mrs. Mary Johnson, Centre Square; Mrs. Amanda Rossiter, Blue Bell, and a son, who is now dead.

His second wife was Mrs. Lavina Kibblehouse Walton, by whom there were also three children: Mrs. Clara B. Kibblehouse, Ambler; Mrs. Annie Hallman, West Ambler, and Mrs. Phoebe Hart, Centre Square. His third wife was Lydia Bealer, by whom three children were born, and by whom he is survived.

The funeral took place this Wednesday afternoon and interment was made in St. Thomas' cemetery, Whitemarsh.

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

Stackhouse, Ruth

Prospectville. Ruth Stackhouse, infant daughter of Joseph V. Stackhouse, died Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 26, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stagner, Hannah

Mrs. Hannah, wife of Elwood Stagner, died very suddenly at the residence of her husband, near Forrest Grove, on Thursday morning, Jan. 7, from a stroke of apoplexy, aged 57 years. She was a faithful member of the Neshaminy Presbyterian church for a number of years. She is survived by her husband and three sons, all of whom are grown up, and one brother, Joseph, who lives in Willow Grove.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 14, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stahl, Fietta

Stahl, Infant Child of Isaac

Stahl, Infant Child of William

Stahl, Susie Sarah

Stahl, Susie

Stahler, Caroline

Stahley, Isaac; Irvin Marple; and Mrs. Longacre

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.]

Stahlnecker, Jacob

The funeral of Jacob Stahlnecker, a brother of former County Treasurer E.S. Stahlnecker, of Norristown, took place Saturday from the residence of the deceased, Trumbauersville, Bucks county. Service was held at the house and at the Zion Lutheran church, Whitemarsh, where interment was made. Saucon Lodge, 469, F.and A.M., of Coopersburg, Lehigh county, conducted the obsequies.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 12, 1897, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stahlnecker, Jacob S.

Jacob S. Stahlnecker, a brother of ex-Sheriff Edwin S. Stahlnecker, Norristown, died on Sunday evening at his home at Trumbauersville, Bucks county, where he was well and favorably known. Mr. Stahlnecker's ailment was appendicitis. A surgical operation was contemplated, but was abandoned on account of the weak condition of his heart. Deceased was in his 60th year. He is survived by a widow and several children. He will be buried on Friday afternoon at the Whitemarsh burying grounds.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 5, 1897, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stahsel, Mrs. Henry

Staley, Harriet

Narcissa. The community was shocked on Thursday to learn that on Wednesday night Harriet, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Staley, had been burned so badly that her life was despaired of. From a member of the family these facts were learned. She was subject to fainting spells for the past four or five years. These came on suddenly and without warning. The other members of the family had retired earlier than Harriet. It was between 11 and 12 when they were aroused by her screams. Her cousin, Mr. Hersh, was the first to reach her room; he found her in flames. The clothing that she had on was burned in ashes. The lamp that she had used was setting on the bureau uninjured, while the globe lay on the floor broken into pieces. She could not tell how it happened although she was conscious nearly to her death, which occurred about 12 or 13 hours afterwards. She said she could not remember anything about it, so it is supposed that she accidently knocked the glove off and her clothing caught from the lamp as she fell in a faint. She was burned the worst under her arms, indicating that her clothing caught in that locality. She was 23 years of age and was a graduate of Plymouth high school and a member of the Plymouth Alumni league. Her funeral took place on Sunday at 1 p.m. and was attended by a very large number of friends and relatives, the members of Plymouth Alumni league attending in a body.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 20, 1900, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Staley, Sybilla

Sybilla Staley died Sunday last at the residence of her brother-in-law, George F. Schwartz, 207 DeKalb street, Norristown. She was teacher at Barren Hill public school and was taken ill with grip. Last week she was reported better, but the disease took a turn and pneumonia set in, which resulted in her death. The funeral will be held this Thursday afternoon at St. Peter's church, Barren Hill. Her mother and one married sister, Mrs. Sylvester Streeper, of Barren Hill, survive. Her father died in the year 1886.

The deceased was a daughter of Chas. Staley and was born at Barren Hill about 49 years ago. She was graduated at the Millersville State Normal school. About 1882 she accepted a position as teacher of the Whitemarsh public school at Fort Washington and while there made her home with Isaac Conard. All who met her became warmly attached to her. She was a perfect Christian woman and a teacher far above the average. She had previously taught the school at Three Tuns. Later she was promoted to the principalship of the Barren Hill school, in which position she enjoyed the confidence and esteem of pupils, directors and parents.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 12, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Staley, Sybilla

Fort Washington. The funeral of Miss Sybilla Staley was held last Thursday at Barren Hill. The Whitemarsh township schools were closed all day, the one at the Fort, however, closing only in the afternoon. All the directors of the township except Mr. Wm. P. Ely, who is ill, were present, as were also all the teachers and many of the pupils. Fully 5600 persons were present to show their respect to the dead. Everyone who attended was personally acquainted with the deceased. A profusion of floral tributes covered the casket. Six young men who had been graduated by the deceased acted as pallbearers. Rev. Focht spoke very beautifully of her life and influence not only in the school and community, but also in the church in which she was an active worker and regular attendant.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 19, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]

Staley, William

William Staley, the oldest resident of Spring Mill, Montgomery county, died last week of general debility and old age, being 91 years old. Mr. Staley was the second of seven sons, all of whom lived to advanced ages, and was the last survivor of the family. He was born near Marble Hall, Whitemarsh township, Montgomery county, on Dec. 17, 1806, and when 18 years old he began mining iron ore for the Spring Mill furnaces, following the business for 50 years.

Mr. Staley married Hannah Wampole, of Barren Hill, 65 years ago, the union resulting in 16 children--14 boys and 2 girls, 12 of whom are still living. He also had 28 grand and 12 great grandchildren. During their long married life neither Mr. nor Mrs. Staley was ever from their home over night. Although a hard worker all his life, the old man was able to get around daily up to the time of his death. He never wore glasses, and was able to shave himself a week ago.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 19, 1897, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Standler, Julia

Stangier, Malinda

Stark, Unknown [Stack, J.]

Dropped Dead at Willow Grove

While Mineral Springs park, Willow Grove, was filled with pleasure seekers on Thursday night a man was observed to fall from a seat to the ground. He was quickly carried into one of the buildings and an examination showed that he was dead. He had only arrived in the grove a few minutes before in company with another man. 'Squire John Larzelere drove to Jenkintown for Deputy Coroner Reeder and, failing to get him, held the inquest himself. He also summoned Dr. T.P. Tyson, who made an examination and pronounced death due to paralysis of the heart. The facts brought out were that the man's name was Stark, was a Brooklyn mechanic, doing work in Philadelphia, was about thirty-five years old, was married and had several children. The body was taken in charge by Undertaker Nice, of Jenkintown.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 20, 1895, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Starkey, William

Broad Axe. Mrs. William Swaincott and family spent Monday in Roxborough attending the funeral of her father, the late Mr. William Starkey.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 17, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stauefer, Addie

Stauffer, Edwin

Stauffer, Frederick H.

Stauffer, Lillie

Stauffer, Lydia

Stauffer, Susan

Stauffer, Susanna Bauman

Stearly, Mrs. John

Stearly, Philip Sr.

Mr. Philip Stearly, Sr., died in Limerick township, Montgomery county, on Thursday last. He was the father of Dr. J.B. Stearly, of this city, and was a well known and highly respected citizen.

[Source: Reading Eagle, November 30, 1868, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Steckel, Mrs. V.H

Steel, Christina B.

Miss Christina B. Steel, daughter of the late Robert Steel, D.D., pastor of the Abington Presbyterian church for 43 years, died in Baltimore Mar. 7 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary B. Harvey. Interment was made at Abington on the 10th, when services were conducted by Rev. Scott Nevins, pastor of the church; Rev. S.T. Lowrey, D.D., of Philadelphia; Rev. L.W. Eckart, D.D., of Easton, and Rev. J.B. Krewson, of Forest Grove. The bearers were Captain Baggs, Robert Stephenson, John Hunter, of Abington; Frank Fenton, of Hatboro. The deceased was a first cousin of J. Henry Beatty, of Doylestown, and a niece of the late John Beatty.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 20, 1902, p. 7. Submitted by Nancy.]

Steinmetz, Jacob R.

Jacob R. Steinmetz, a well-known resident of Norristown, died very suddenly on Sunday evening about 6 o'clock. He was 58 years of age. His death is supposed to have been due to heart trouble. Deceased was a son of the late Jacob Steinmetz, the head of the firm of J. & G. Steinmetz, long engaged in the lumber and coal business at Main and Markley streets, the firm being established in 1836 and continuing until 1850. Mr. Steinmetz had gone to the stable to feed his horses and fell over dead in the hay mow.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 30, 1897, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Steinmetz, John

Death of John Steinmetz

John Steinmetz died at his home in Gibraltar in his 73rd year. He is survived by his wife Mary (nee Lykens) and these brothers and sisters: Mrs. Sarah Mock of the Falls of French Creek, Chester county; Mrs. Leah Wynn, of Pottstown; Mrs. Catharine Dippery of West Reading, and Amos Steinmetz of Robinson station. He was a member of St John's Lutheran church, of Gibraltar.

[Source: Pottstown Daily News, May 18, 1905. Submitted by: Diana.]

Steier, Henry

Steltz, Francis

Steltz, Infant Child of Edwin H.

Steltz, Jane

Steltz, Peter M.

Stelwagen, Edward

Edward Stelwagen, aged 73 years, of Summit avenue, Fort Washington, died last Thursday after a short illness. He was out at his work less than two weeks from the time of his funeral, which took place on Monday morning. He was a watch and clock maker by trade and came to this neighborhood from Philadelphia many years ago, where he and his brother were in partnership together on Market street between Seventh and Eighth. When old David Blyler kept the Sandy Run hotel the deceased came out to board with him and later boarded a good while with Joseph Morrison at the Fort Washington House. He moved up about 36 years ago and lived at Whitemarsh, at Jenkintown, and where Mrs. Potts now resides, on the Bethlehem pike, and also in the property owned by Dr. Bolton. He resided at the Whitemarsh store property a while. About 8 years ago he moved to Summit avenue, where he has since resided. He leaves a wife, three daughters and one son, who is a traveling salesman for a New York firm. Of late years Mr. Stelwagen has taken a great interest in church work and was a member and officer of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church. During his life he became one of the best known of clock and watch repairers and had a large and lucrative trade throughout the country. His remains were buried Monday morning in St. Thomas' Episcopal cemetery.

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

Stem, Nathan

On the 1st instant, Rev. Nathan Stem, D.D., Rector of St. John's Church, Norristown.

[Source: Philadelphia Press, November 3, 1859, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stengel, Bertha

Stengel, Mrs. Wallace

Stephen, Frank

Stephens, John M.

Rev. John M. Stephens, pastor of the Grace Reformed church, of Jenkintown, died of pneumonia Friday aged 43 years. He was born in New Brunswick and is survived by a widow and two children, Gladys and Elmer Stephens. Previous to his call to Jenkintown Mr. Stephens was for a number of years pastor of a church at Bridgeport, O. During his pastorate of six years at Grace church success attended his efforts and he made a host of friends.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 6, 1902, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Sterner, George

Sterner, Jacob

Sterner, Reuben

Sterner, William

Stetler, Gertrude

Stetler, Henry

Stevens, Walter L.

Walter L., twin son of Albert G. and Laura G. Stevens, of South Ambler, died Tuesday morning aged one month and nine days. Funeral Friday afternoon, interment at Rose Hill.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 18, 1902, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stevens, Walter L.

The funeral of Walter L., son of Albert G. and Laura G. Stevens, of South Ambler, was held on Friday, interment was made at Rose Hill.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 25, 1902, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stevens, William T.

Wissahockon council has a larger percentage of its membership on the sick list at present than at any other one time since its organization, 10 years ago. The flag was flung at half mast this week on the death of William T. Stevens, of Ambler, who was a member. Members of the order turned out Wednesday to the funeral.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 25, 1897, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stevenson, Mrs. George

North Wales. The wife of George Stevenson died on Saturday last. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, interment was made at Kneedler Baptist cemetery. She leaves quite a family of children.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 27, 1904, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Steward, Joseph

Steward, William Sr.

William Steward, Sr., of near Edge Hill, died Sunday aged 66 years, and will be buried this Thursday morning. Services will be held in Zion Lutheran church, Whitemarsh. The deceased at one time lived with John King, at Fort Washington, but for a long times has lived on church road near Five Points. He leaves three children.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 26, 1899, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stewart, Robert

Walked Into Death. Robert Stewart, of Penllyn, Instantly Killed by Train. Was Walking on the Track to Gwynedd--Body Terribly Mangled--Identified at Ambler--Leaves Wife and Two Sons--Interred Monday.

Thursday afternoon Robert Stewart, of Penllyn, was killed on the railroad by the accommodation train due at Penllyn at 12.15. Stewart was walking up to Gwynedd to pay a coal bill when the terrible death overtook him just above the crossing north of Penllyn. His body was taken aboard the train, assistance being rendered by Charles Schrader's section hands, and brought to Ambler, where it was identified by Undertaker Jesse Y. Davis, who immediately hunted up his sons, and identity was confirmed.

The body was horribly mangled, death resulting instantly. From indications the unfortunate man must have walked right into the train, as his head was cut from the centre of the skull around to his mouth, and his breast was frightfully crushed. Stewart was hard of hearing, and having his ear bobs on rendered it impossible for him to hear the rumble or the whistle of the approaching train. Very probably he was walking along with his head down, and the nature of the wounds would indicate this. The engineer claims not to have seen the man on the track. The coroner was over on Sunday, but found the circumstances of the death decided an inquest was unnecessary and accordingly promptly issued the permit to inter the body.

The unfortunate man was 63 years of age, and resided at Penllyn back of the old mill. He leaves a wife and two sons, Andrew, who resides with his mother at Penllyn, and William, who has his home in West Ambler. In 1899 the family lived on Greenwood avenue, Ambler. The funeral was held Monday afternoon from his late home, interment being made at Rose Hill cemetery.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 25, 1904, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stewart, William

William Stewart, aged 24 years, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 31, at his home in West Ambler, after an illness of about two weeks. Last Christmas day he married Tacy, daughter of Stephen Gano, with whom they resided. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, interment being made at Rose Hill cemetery.

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

Steyer, Child of Irwin

Steyer, Laura Treisbach

Stiles, George M.

Dr. George M. Stiles, of Conshohocken, who was stricken with apoplexy while in Philadelphia on Tuesday of last week, died in the University hospital Thursday afternoon. Dr. Stiles was attacked while calling at a business house and was removed to the institution. His condition gradually became worse and his wife was summoned to his bedside Thursday, reaching the hospital shortly before his death.

Dr. Stiles was one of the best known physicians in Montgomery county. He was inspector of the Montgomery county prison, trustee of the State hospital for the insane and had been president of the Conshohocken school board for 15 years.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 16, 1904, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stillwagon, Ruth

Services over the remains of Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar H. Stillwagon, formerly of Ambler, were held in the Methodist church Sunday morning. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery. Death resulted Friday from cholera infantum.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, July 3, 1902, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stillwell, John

Willow Grove. Quite a number from the M.E. church attended the funeral of the former pastor, Rev. John Stillwell, on Tuesday at Penn's park.

[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 10, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]

Stitzel, Samuel