Death of Mrs. Michael Krisch, Sr.
Mrs. Mary Ann, wife of Michael Kirsch, Sr., one of the oldest residents of Barr township, died at her home near Spangler, Friday evening, Nov. 4, from diseases incident to old age.
Mary Ann, daughter of James and Mary Cann, was born in Pittsburg 78 years ago. In 1827 or 28 the family moved near Carrolltown and resided all their lives in that vicinity. In September, 1848, she was united in marriage to Michael Kirsch in the old St. Joseph's, church, Carroll Township. Shortly after marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Kirsch settled in the home where she died.
Mrs. Kirsch was the mother of twelve children, all of whom survive. They are as follows: Henry, on the old homestead; James of Monessen; Joseph of Rosemont, Philadelphia; Michael of Spangler; Mrs. G. G. Snyder of Curwensville; Mrs. Joseph Fay of Altoona; Mrs. John Bender of Altoona; Isabel, at home; John of Richmond W. Va.; Mrs. Octave Le Prairie of Holyoke, Mass.; and Cecelia, a well known teacher and Peter S. of Clyde, O. There are also fifty grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs. Kirsch was the last of her father's family to pass away. The home founded by Mr. and Mrs. Kirsch fifty-six years ago was not entered by death until the demise of Mrs. Kirsch.
The deceased was a lifelong member of the Catholic church and was a noble Christian woman.
The funeral services were conducted at 9 a.m. Tuesday morning in St. Patrick's church, Spangler, by her pastor, the Rev. Richard Farrell. The remains were interred in St. Nicolas's cemetery at Nicktown. |
