Post by Pat (Friend) Thompson on Jul 31, 2009 14:39:38 GMT -5
CHARLES C. TISSUE OF STEWART TOWNSHIP IS CALLED BY DEATH
Charles Clifton Tissue, 71 years old, one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of Stewart Township, died this morning at 1:25 o'clock at the Connellsville State Hospital of a complication of diseases. He had been failing in health for several months and was confined to his bed for almost four weeks prior to death.
A member of one of Somerset County's pioneer families, Mr. Tissue was born December 16, 1859, at Confluence, a son of the late Ross and Elizabeth Glotfelty Tissue. he was reared in that vicinity and in later years operated a grist mill and general merchandise store there for 21 years. For the last 30 years Mr. Tissue owned and operated a farm near Mill Run.
October 21, 1893, Mr. Tissue was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Friend. A year ago they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with more than 100 of their relatives and friend participating.
Mr. Tissue is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rebecca Tissue and eight children; Harry and Earl of Pittsburg, Mrs. John Sleighier, Ira and Clifton of Connellsville, Ross of Morgantown, WV, and Mrs. Earl Skinner and Mrs. Richard Scarlett of Mill Run. Twenty four grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive; also two brothers, Grant Tissue of Morgantown and Joseph of Connellsville.
Mr. Tissue was a member of the Church of the Brethren for many years, having served on the trustee and deacon boards for a long period of time, which offices he held at death. He was also treasurer of the Sunday school for a long time. He was always a loyal and liberal supporter of his church.
The funeral service will be held at the home near Mill Run Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with his pastor, Rev. R. E. Shober, officiating, assisted by Rev. T. R. Fletcher. interment will be made in the Indian Creek Baptist Cemetery at Mill Run, with Funeral Director Clyde Brooks of Indian Head in charge.
Daily Courier
Sept 18, 1934
Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Charles Clifton Tissue, 71 years old, one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of Stewart Township, died this morning at 1:25 o'clock at the Connellsville State Hospital of a complication of diseases. He had been failing in health for several months and was confined to his bed for almost four weeks prior to death.
A member of one of Somerset County's pioneer families, Mr. Tissue was born December 16, 1859, at Confluence, a son of the late Ross and Elizabeth Glotfelty Tissue. he was reared in that vicinity and in later years operated a grist mill and general merchandise store there for 21 years. For the last 30 years Mr. Tissue owned and operated a farm near Mill Run.
October 21, 1893, Mr. Tissue was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Friend. A year ago they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with more than 100 of their relatives and friend participating.
Mr. Tissue is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rebecca Tissue and eight children; Harry and Earl of Pittsburg, Mrs. John Sleighier, Ira and Clifton of Connellsville, Ross of Morgantown, WV, and Mrs. Earl Skinner and Mrs. Richard Scarlett of Mill Run. Twenty four grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive; also two brothers, Grant Tissue of Morgantown and Joseph of Connellsville.
Mr. Tissue was a member of the Church of the Brethren for many years, having served on the trustee and deacon boards for a long period of time, which offices he held at death. He was also treasurer of the Sunday school for a long time. He was always a loyal and liberal supporter of his church.
The funeral service will be held at the home near Mill Run Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with his pastor, Rev. R. E. Shober, officiating, assisted by Rev. T. R. Fletcher. interment will be made in the Indian Creek Baptist Cemetery at Mill Run, with Funeral Director Clyde Brooks of Indian Head in charge.
Daily Courier
Sept 18, 1934
Connellsville, Pennsylvania