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Marcus M. Bortz

DOD: 12 Sep 1937


M. M. Bortz Funeral

Funeral services for the late Marcus M. Bortz were held at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A. G. Vesper in Greenville, Pa., last Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1937, at 2:30 p.m. Mr. Bortz passed away at the home of his son Clifford E. Bortz in Perry township on Sunday, after having been in poor health for some time.

He was a son of Reuben and Mary Kamerer-Bortz, being a member of one of the old and highly respected pioneer families of Pennsylvania. Both his father and grandfather served in the military forces of The United States Army.

He was born Aug. 22, 1855, and in 1875 was married to Margaret M. McConnell. Of this marriage the following children survive: Mrs. A. G. Vesper, Edward M. Bortz, John A. Bortz and Clifford E. Bortz.  Mrs. L. A. Stahl passed away on Dec. 19, 1934. He was preceded in death by his wife, Feb. 9, 1918. He was re-married to Mrs. Laura Jordon Bortz, his widow, in 1921, whose son, Earl Jordon, also survives.  Marcus M. Bortz was a brother of the late Allen Bortz, Mrs. Jacob Batteiger and Mrs. J. C. French.

He was a farmer by occupation although during his early days he was employed on the railroad and in the mines. He was greatly interested in civic affairs and during his younger years was active in community life. He was a devoted member of the United Evangelical church, a member of the Men’s Bible Class and the Men’s Brotherhood of the church.

Rev. A. B. Hosbach of Greenville was in charge of the funeral services and was assisted by Rev. A. J. Kimmel of Oil City, Pa. Mr. Hosbach used for his text “Be Thou faithful unto death and I will give you a crown of life.”

Pallbearers were C. E. Bacon, Paul Howard, William Stakely, I. S. Bear, W. H. Romich and P.W. Rishell, representatives of the Men’s Bible Class and the Men’s Brotherhood.

A mixed quartet, Mary Servey, Evelyn Howard, C. E. Bacon and W. H. Romich, sang three selections. “The Pearly White City”, “The Silver Chord” and “Looking This Way.”
Interment was in the Jerusalem cemetery in West Salem township.

(Source: The Record-Argus, Fri., Sep. 17, 1937, pg. 5)



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