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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