Ralph Eugene Thomas

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Ralph Eugene Thomas, 81, of Berwyn Heights, Md., died Dec. 29, 1996, at Greenbelt Nursing Center, Greenbelt, Md. Born May 30, 1915, in Meyersdale, he was a son of the late Joseph and Florence (Hasselrode) Thomas. He was a retired Chief Machinist Mate in the U.S. Navy, with 30 years of service. Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, the former Ruth L. Hay; a stepson, James H. Morrison; daughters: Ruth A. Williams and Nadene L. Neel; grandchildren: Aaron Morrison, Laura Morrison, Laila Williams, Alia Williams and Melissa Neel; a sister, Mary Geiger; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation was held Jan. 7 at Borgwardt Funeral Home, Beltsville. Md. A funeral service was held Jan. 8 at the Berwyn Baptist Church, College Park, Md. Interment, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. A graveside service was held Jan. 8. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon's Memorial Bible Program. New Republic, January 9, 1997

Ralph married Ruth Hay in Private. Ruth was born in Private. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Ruth A. Thomas was born in Private.
2. Nadene Thomas was born in Private.

Joseph + Florence G. Hosselrode. Florence (daughter of Levi Hosselrode and Anna Mary Smeak) was born on 26 Oct 1897 in Hyndman, Londonderry Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Jun 1989 in Summit TWP, Somerset County, pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Florence G. Thomas, 91, Meyersdale, died June 22, 1989, at Meyersdale Community Hospital. Born Oct. 26, 1897, in Hyndman, daughter of the late Levi and Annie (Smeak) Hasselrode. Also preceded in death by daughter, Anna Bachman. Survived by these children: Frederick L., Meyersdale RD 3; Ralph E., College Park, Md.; and Mrs. Mary E. Geiger, King, Wis.; also six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Meyersdale Grace Brethren Church. Friends received Saturday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale, where services are 2 p.m. Sunday with Walter M. Fike officiating. Interment, Union Cemetery. Daily American, June 23, 1989

She was buried on 25 Jun 1989 in Union Cemetery, Meyersdale, Summit Township, Somerset Co., Pennsylvania

Levi married Anna Mary Smeak in 1895. Anna (daughter of Jacob Smeak and Martha Jane Logsdon) was born on 11 Oct 1875 in Pennsylvania; died on 16 Sep 1950 in Cooks Mills, Londonderry Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Anna Mary Mason died on September 16 at her home at Cooks Mills. She was born on October 11, 1875, at Hyndman, a daughter of Jacob and Martha Logsdon Smeak, and was married twice. Her first husband was Levi Hosselrode, and her second was Oscar Mason. Both are deceased. Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Florence Thomas of Meyersdale; Mrs. Freda Mason of Hyndman; Mrs. Evelyn Wolford of Cumberland, Fred Hosselrode of Cooks Mills, John Mason of Hyndman and Clark Mason and Mrs. Minnie Campbell, both of Youngstown, O. Two sisters, Mrs. Henry Linderman and Mrs. Swearman, both of Meyersdale, and 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Funeral services will be held at the Palo Alto Church, with the Rev. L. J. Moore of Ellerslie Methodist Church, officiating. Interment at the church cemetery in charge of Ziegler Funeral Home. The Bedford Gazette, September 22, 1950


She was buried on 19 Sep 1950 in Palo Alto Hilltop Cemetery, Hyndman, Pennsylvania.
PA Death Certificate - died of coronary thrombosis; informant, Fred Hosselrode

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He died on 6 Dec 1906 at the age of 56 in Hyndman, Londonderry Township, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.
Jacob Smeak, one of this county's pioneer citizens, died at his home near Hyndman, last Thursday, from a complication of diseases, aged 59 years. He was highly respected in that community, and his kind and jolly disposition won for him a large circle of friends. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Annie Hosselrode of Cook's Mills, and William, Charles, Harry, Emma, Ruth and Susan, at home. The funeral services were held Saturday in the Reformed church, Rev. J. F. Kerlin, pastor, officiating. The interment was made in Hyndman cemetery. The deceased was a member of Lodge 483 K. of P. of Hyndman. The Bedford Gazette, December 14, 1906


He was buried on 7 Dec 1906 in Hyndman, Londonderry Township, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.
PA Death Certificate - died of a gastric hemorrhage; married; laborer; informant, Martha Smeak

Jacob + Martha Jane Logsdon. Martha (daughter of John Evan Logsdon and Ellen\Helen Burkett) was born in 1857; died on 11 Feb 1932 in Hyndman, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She died on 11 Feb 1932 at the age of 75.

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Jane Smeaks, 75 years old, who died Feb. 11, were held Saturday at her home about one mile south of Hyndman, Rev. M. V. Kelly, officiating. Interment was made in Hyndman cemetery. Mrs. Smeaks was the widow of Jacob Smeaks, deceased 26 years, and is survived by the following children: Mrs. Emma Wilhelm, of Buffalo Mills, Mrs. Ruth Swearman and Mrs. Susie Swearman and Mrs. Lyndman of Myersdale; Mrs. Annie Mason and Harry Smeaks of Hyndman,
and William, at home; she also leaves three brothers: Benjamin, Wm. L., and Charles Logsdon, all of Hyndman. The Bedford Gazette, February 19, 1932


She was buried on 13 Feb 1932 in Hyndman Cemetery, Hyndman, Bedford Co., Pennsylvania.