HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GEORGE

George Markert, Beechwood, one of Cameron County's older citizens, quietly observed his 91st birthday at his home last Thursday. George was guest of honor at a family dinner at which four generations were present.

George is hale and hearty and still enjoys life to the utmost; Here's joining with George's many more happy birthdays.

(April 28, 1950 Beechwood Pa -hand written)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GEORGE

George Markert, Beechwood, the county's oldest citizen, will be 92 years of age next Saturday April 28. He has been under the weather the past few months but is on the mend and expects to celebrate a lot of other anniversaries.

(1951- handwritten)

GEORGE D. MARKERT DIED

Many local friends will regret to learn of the death of George Dewey Markert at his home in Leicester N Y., at eleven o'clock Monday evening, following a lengthy illness. It is believed that funeral services will be held from the Coppersmith Funeral Chapel on Sixth Street Friday afternoon at two o'clock. More details next week.

(Apr 5, 1949- handwritten)

POPULAR GEORGE-MARKERT BROUGHT HOME FOR BURIAL

George Dewey Markert, who rose from section hand to mainline supervisor for the Pennsy, died Tuesday night of last week in his home at Leicester, N. Y., following a six months illness of complications.

He was born at Beechwood, Cameron County, October 5, 1897 but the greater part of his life had been spent away from his native county as his position with the Pennsy carried him all over the eastern section of the system. He had been stationed in Long Island, Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Buf- falo and in Ohio in his career. He was also stationed in Emporium for several years during the early thirties,

Dewey, as he was called here, had the happy faculty of making and keeping friends. He understood his men as he had come up the hard way and valued their friendship and in return he was held in high esteem by every man who ever worked under him. Everyone of us is Emporium who I knew him will sincerely miss him. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Carnegie and local lodge members had a part in the funeral services here.

He is survived by his wife, the former Frances Duell Toner, two daughters, Mrs. Eugene Broker and Mrs. John Boswell of Emporium; two stepsons, Neil Toner of Driftwood and Charles Toner of Fort Wayne, Indiana. His father, George Markert of Beechwood and ; the following brothers and sisters also survive: John, of Benovo; Mrs. Calvin (Elizabeth McDonald) Arnold, Beechwood; Henry of of Beechwood; Mrs. Catherine Ridgway; Mrs. Clifford (Sophia) Morrison, Kenvil, N. J.; Mrs. Howard (Edna) Smith; Mrs. Arthur (Gertrude) Dexter, Sinnamahoning; Harry of Corry and Margaret Markert, R. N., Emporium.

Funeral services were held in the Coppersmith Funeral Chapel, Friday afternoon with Reverend George Leukel officiating. Interment was made in Beechwood Cemetery. Services were also held earlier at Leicester.

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to take this means of expressing our sincere thanks and gratitude for the many expressions of kindness and sympathy during our recent bereavement. We are also indeed grateful for the loan of cars and floral tributes, advt.

Mrs. G. D. Markert and Family

George Markert Was County's Oldest Resident

Cameron County lost its oldest resident Dec. 30 when George Markert, 94, died at his home in Beechwood.

Mr. Markert was active to the very end and his death comes as a distinct shock to his family and friends. He took a keen interest in life and despite his advanced age he displayed a real zest for living. ' Mr. Markert was born in Alma, N. Y., April 28, 1859. He came to Cameron County seventy-four years ago and was employed as a blacksmith in the lumbering operations.

He was a member of the German Lutheran Church in Lancaster, N. Y. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Calvin (Elizabeth) McDonald, Emporium; John A. Markert, Renovo; Kathryn Markert McDonald, Emporium; Mrs. Clifford (Sophia) Morrison, Kenvil, N.J.; j Henry Markert, Ridgway; Mrs. Howard (Edna) Smith, Erie; Mrs. Arthur (Gertrude) Dexter, Eldred; Harry A. Markert, Erie and Margaret Markert, Emporium. A sister Mrs. Frank (Lena) Ruberto also survives as do sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday at the late home in Beechwood with the Rev. Loren J. Shiley, of St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment was made in Markert Cemetery, Beechwood.

CARD OF THANKS

We are extremely grateful for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown us in our recent loss. We too wish to express our heartfelt thanks for the floral tributes and the loan of cars.

George Markert Family.

(1953 handwritten)

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