Obituaries: Martha (ESHELMAN) SIMPSON 1941: Jefferson County, PA
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Martha Eahelman Simpson died May 26, 1941
Death Monday May 26, 1941, claimed SummervilleÕs oldest resident, Mrs.
Martha Eahelman Simpson. She succumbed at the age of 93 years, 4 months,
and 6 days; several days after suffering a fractured hip.
Born in Westmoreland county Jan 20, 1848, the daughter of the late Jacob and
Hannah (Hauge) Eshelman, the deceased was united in marriage with Joseph
Calvin Simpson in Summerville, where they spent all their life. Mr. Simpson
and two sons, Harry H. and Elwyn R., preceded Mrs. Simpson in death. She is
the last surviving member of her family.
Surviving are a son, A. Ernest Simpson, and a daughter, Mae Simpson, of
Summerville. Two grandsons, Joseph Simpson of Summerville, R. D. and Eugene
Simpson of Summerville, and a great grandson, Leland George Simpson also
survive.
Mrs. Simpson was a devout member of the Presbyterian church and well known
to every resident of Summerville where she was held in exceptionally high
esteem.
Funeral services were held May 29 at 2:00 oÕclock from the home, with Rev.
Wayne Furman, a relative, of Erie, and Rev. H. W. Logan officiating.
Interment was made in the Carrier cemetery at Summerville.