Mrs. Sarah J. Filby, of Waynesburg, widow of Samuel Filby, deceased, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Biddle of Carmichaels, Sunday morning, August 1, aged 59 years,of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Filby had been ill for the past year, but was somewhat improved, and a few weeks ago went to visit her sister at Carmichaels. She was taken seriously ill Saturday evening and her death occurred at 1:30 o'clock Sunday morning. Mrs. Filby was born in Carmichaels and after her marriage removed to Waynesburg where she had resided for thirty-one years. She was a member of the Baptist Church and was highly esteemed. She is survived by on son, Arthur Filby, at home; two sisters, Mrs. William Biddle of Carmichaels and Mrs. Margaret Matthews of Monongahela, Pa.; and a brother, Frank Burwell, of Claysville. The funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. George C. Horter, pastor of the Waynesburg Baptist Church, assisted by the Rev. James Hamilton. Interment in the Laurel Point Cemetery, Carmichaels.
(Waynesburg Republican 5 August 1915)
(Waynesburg Republican 5 August 1915)
Mrs. Sarah J. Filby, of Waynesburg, widow of Samuel Filby, deceased, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Biddle of Carmichaels, Sunday morning, August 1, aged 59 years,of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Filby had been ill for the past year, but was somewhat improved, and a few weeks ago went to visit her sister at Carmichaels. She was taken seriously ill Saturday evening and her death occurred at 1:30 o'clock Sunday morning. Mrs. Filby was born in Carmichaels and after her marriage removed to Waynesburg where she had resided for thirty-one years. She was a member of the Baptist Church and was highly esteemed. She is survived by on son, Arthur Filby, at home; two sisters, Mrs. William Biddle of Carmichaels and Mrs. Margaret Matthews of Monongahela, Pa.; and a brother, Frank Burwell, of Claysville. The funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. George C. Horter, pastor of the Waynesburg Baptist Church, assisted by the Rev. James Hamilton. Interment in the Laurel Point Cemetery, Carmichaels.
(Waynesburg Republican 5 August 1915)
(Waynesburg Republican 5 August 1915)
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