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Note: Mrs. Mary Somerset MCGEE, widow of the late Joseph Pomeroy MCGEE, died at the home of her son, Robert MCGEE in Mount Union, Tuesday evening, November 7th at 8 o’clock. Her death was attributed to weakness incident to advanced age as she was aged 87 years, 5 months and 4 days. Mary SOMERSET MCGEE was born June 3, 1852, in Tell township on a farm and was the daughter of Robert and Amanda Jones. She was one of a large family of children. She was united in marriage with Joseph Pomeroy MCGEE and they lived on a farm in Tell township for many years. About 15 years ago they came to Mount Union. The husband and father died some years ago. Mrs. MCGEE was a splendid Christian woman. She was a member of the Salem United Brethren church for many years. As a neighbor and friend she was always kind and helpful and as a wife and mother she was always devoted in her home. Surviving are following sons: William MCGEE, of Allenport; Porter MCGEE, of Windber, Pa.; Taylor MCGEE and Robert MCGEE, of Mount Union. She had 17 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Carrie LONGACRE and Mrs. Clara VAUGHN of Mount Union; Norman JONES of Neelyton and Walker JONES and Thomas JONES, of Ohio. Friends may call at the Clark funeral home to view the remains. After a prayer service at 9 o’clock Saturday morning, led by Rev. W.W. WILLARD of the First Methodist church, the body will be taken to the Salem United Brethren church where services will be held upon arrival by the local pastor of that church. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Clark funeral home.
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