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REF: Barnsboro Star, 22 Sep 1921 (available on microfilm, Barnesboro Library):

"Death Claims Two Aged Local Men" [I only recorded one of the two] "Matthew H. Sherwin of 2508 Chestnut Ave died Saturday morning at 2 o'clock"

"Saturday morning at 2 o'clock death came to the relief of Matthew H. Sherwin of 2508 Chestnut Avenue. Mr. Sherwin had been in ill health for a number of years and for the past year or more was confined to his bed and suffered great pain all the time until his relief came in death. He was born in Stratfordshire, England, in 1847. He came with his family to this country about 30 years ago and lived in Philipsburg for about 10 years and has spent the remainder of his time in Barnesboro where he had been widely known and greatly loved. Mr. Sherwin was a Christian gentleman in every sense of the term. He was practically all his life a member of the Methodist Church and was a devout worshipper, mighty in prayer, apt in the word of God, rich in religious experience, and triumphant in death."

"Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church [St John's] Tuesday aftenoon at 2 o'clock conducted by the pastor, the Rev. George A. Duvall and were largely attended which showed the high esteem in which the aged gentleman was held. The services were exceptionally impressive; the pastor called it a victory service."

"The deceased was 74 years, 3 months, and 8 days old. Interment was made in North Barnesboro Cemetery. Besides the widow, 13 children survive, and there are 44 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The surviving sons and daughters are as follows: Mrs. Albert Philips of Klymer, Mrs Claire Fryklund of Hastings, Mrs Charles Spense of Hastings, Mrs. John Makepeace, Bloomer, Matthew Sherwin, Windber, Mrs. John Noonan, Patton, Ernest Sherwin of Veronica, and Mrs. Paul Quick, Mrs. Harry Park, Joseph, William, and Albert Sherwin, all of Barnesboro."

Makepeace --John G. 83 , Mcintyre Avenue Patton , died at 11 a.m. , Oct. 12 1963, at home . Born in England March 10, 1880 son of Robert and Annie (Snowden ) Makepeace. Preceeded in death by daughter , Edna in 1915.

Survived by widow, former Catherine Sherwin ; these sons ; Robert , Baltimore Md. and Matthew , Geistown ,Pa. also 5 grandchildren and 13 great -grandchildren . Brother of Mrs Ruth Yoder , Clymer. Family receiving friends at Joseph E. Stevens Funeral Home Patton where the funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday , the Rev. Fred Loutsenhizer. Interment Prospect Cemetery , Portage.

Makepeace Matthew H. 76, Packer Street died October 3, 1982 at North Pennsylvania Hospital Lansdale.

Born June 8 1906, in Patton ,son of late John and Cathryn (Sherwin) Makepeace.

Preceded in death by brother Robert and sister Edna . Survived by widow , former Verna Dubreucq and daughter, June Marie wife of James Smith Lansdale ,also grandson David and Craig Smith .

Formerly worked for the Berwind -White Coal Co. Last employed by Richland School District . Member of the UmWa Lodge 538, F. & A.M. ; Williamsport Consistory and United Commercial Travelers.

Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at R. Owen Ketterer Funeral home, Geistown where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday the Rev. Ray Streets . Interment Richland Cemetery.  

ROBERTS - Florence J., 98, Masonic Eastern Star Home, Pittsburgh, formerly of Cresson and Ebensburg, died June 23, 1999, at the home. Born June 13, 1901, in Patton, daughter of the late Axel and Clara (Sherwin) Frycklund.  Preceded in death by husband, Byron "Barney," and daughter, Joyce. Survived by son, Ronald M., Johnstown; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and special family, Ray and Lois Stiver, with whom she resided for several years. At request of the deceased, there will be no viewing. Private committal service at Lloyd Cemetery, Ebensburg, Pastor Robert Hand officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, Masonic Eastern Star Home, or a church of your choice.  Arrangements by Charles M. Kennedy Funeral Home, Cresson.

James A. Sherwin, 85, of Northern Cambria, died April 8, 2001.  He was born March 5, 1916, in Barnesboro, son of Albert and Agnes (Brown) Sherwin. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Bob Sherwin and an infant brother.  Survived by his wife of 62 years, E. Louise (Tatters) Sherwin; and son, Larry, married to Carolyn Drotar, R.D. Cherry Tree. Also four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a brother of Isaac "Ike" Sherwin, Ohio; Ernie Sherwin, Florida; Helen Lang, Maryland; and Barry Sherwin, Colorado.  Mr. Sherwin retired from Barnes & Tucker Co. Member of Masonic Lodge #574, Coalport. Avid fisherman and Penn State football fan.  Friends were received from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. April 10 at the Moriconi Funeral Home, Inc., Northern Cambria, where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, Pastor Peter Foley officiating. Interment, North Barnesboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, 910 Chestnut Ave., Northern Cambria, PA 15714."

Louise E. Sherwin, 84, Northern Cambria, died Nov. 27, 2001. She was born Nov. 17, 1917, in Barnesboro, the daughter of Fielding and Louise (Crocker) Tatters.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Sherwin, who died April 8, 2001; brothers, John, William, Chester and James Tatters; and sisters, Mary Hammond, Lollie Watts, Dorothy Tatters and Martha Weaver.  She is survived by a son, Larry, married to the former Carolyn Drotar, Cherry Tree R.D.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  She was the sister of Fielding Tatters, Northern Cambria, and Betty Harkness, Muskegon, Mich. Mrs. Sherwin was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church, Northern Cambria, where she served as secretary-treasurer, youth fellowship director for more than 30 years, and superintendent of primary youth education for 20 years. She enjoyed sewing and flower gardening. Friends were received Thursday, Nov. 29 at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria, where funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, with Pastor Peter Foley officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. John's United Methodist