Pennsylvania Obituaries
The Courier 09/27/1895
Sons of James Higginbotham (????-1895) PA
Two sons of James Higginbotham, living near Uniontown, were suffocated in a well upon which work was in progress Sunday morning. One of the boys went down to look at the hole, and was overcome. His brother went to his aid, and also died, and a third boy only escaped death in the same manner by being pulled up by members of the family.
02/03/1899
Malinda Maple Higinbotham (1820-1899) PA
Tippecanoe-Mrs. Malinda Higenbotham, widow of T.H. Higenbotham, died Saturday, January 28th, 1899, aged 78 years. The body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Pleasant View by the side of her husband. Mrs. Higenbotham was a daughter of the late Robert Maple, the oil man of Maple Creek, Greene county.
The Syracuse (NY) Post Standard 06/13/1901
Sarah Higgenbotham (????-1901) PA
Philadelphia, June 12-At the Coroner's inquest today into the death of Mrs. Sarah Higgenbotham, who was murderously assaulted on June 4 and who died a few days later, Mary Rider, the colored servant, testified that John Higgenbotham, the woman's son, had killed his mother. Higgenbotham fainted when accused of the crime. The servant and Higgenbotham were sent to jail to await the action of the Grand Jury.
The Charleroi Mail 12/28/1909
Mary Hall Higginbotham (1857-1909) PA
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Hall Higginbotham, aged 52 years, 4 months and 27 days, was held from her late home in North Charleroi yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. H.C. Boblitt, of the First Christian Church, assisted by Rev. G.G. Kerr, of the Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church. Interment was in the Monongahela cemetery. Mrs. Higginbotham died Friday evening at 8:45 o'clock from a complication of diseases. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Higginbotham, and seven children, Edward and John of Monessen, Mrs. P.E. Franks, of North Charleroi; Mrs. J.B. Acker of Mt. Clair, and Jennie, Annie and Mary at home. Mrs. Higginbotham had resided in North Charleroi for three years, and in this vicinity for ten years.
The Charleroi Mail 11/02/1914
Alfred Higginbotham (1858-1914) PA
Alfred Higginbotham, aged 56 years, for 15 years a resident
of North Charleroi, died at the
He is survived by four daughters and two sons. The
daughters are Mrs. J. B. Acker of
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Franks. Interment will be in
Mr. Higginbotham had been in failing health for five weeks. He was a member of the Monessen order Loyal Order of Moose. His wife died about four years ago.
Simpson's Daily Leader Times 06/29/1916
Melvin Heginbotham (1898-1916) PA
Melvin Heginbotham, aged 18 years, drowned in the Allegheny river at Templeton yesterday. It is believed that he was seized with cramps.
Philadelphia Public Ledger 11/13/1918
Mauricine L. Higginbotham (ca1856-1918) PA
HIGGINBOTHAM - Nov. 10, MAURICINE L., wife of Harry Higginbotham, aged 62.
Relatives and friends, Admiral Geo. Dewey Temple, No. 45, O. U. A. M.; Star of
East Lodge, No. 42, Order of S. H.; Pequod Council, No. 15, D. of P.;
Washington, No. 120, P. O. of A.; Valley Forge Council, No. 6, D. of A., invited
to funeral services, Wed., 3 p. m., 906 Penn St., Camden, N. J. Remains may be
viewed Tues., 7:30 a. m. Int. private, Cedar Grove Cem., Gloucester City, N. J.
The Uniontown Morning Herald 02/25/1928
Madie Taylor Hickinbottom (ca1890-1928) PA African-American
Double funeral services will be held in the Mount Olivet
Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock for Mrs. Madie Hickinbottom, aged
38 years of this city, and Mrs. Clara J. Moseley, aged 34 years, of
Mrs. Hickinbottom died in the
Mrs. Hickinbottom is survived by her mother, Mrs. M. L. Taylor of this city, and six children, Agatha and Eleanor, Russell, Earl, Victor and Nathaniel, all of this city. Mrs. Mosley is survived only by her mother, Mrs. Taylor.
Gettysburg Times 05/23/1928
Mary Adelaide Trussel Higinbotham (1873-1928) VA/PA
Mrs. Adelaide Higenbotham, wife of Ralph Higenbotham, died at
her home in New Oxford Tuesday morning at 2:10 o’clock of complications of
diseases. She was aged 54 years, six months and 11 days. Surviving are her
husband and nine children: Edward Higenbotham,
Uniontown Daily News Standard 10/27/1930
A. June Higinbotham (ca1925-1930) PA
Word has been received here of the death of little June Higinbotham, age 5 years, twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Higinbotham of Aspinwall, Pa., yesterday morning following an illness of rheumatism. The Higinbothams were residents of Wilmington avenue, Gilmore Terrace, for several years. Mr. Higinbotham was an employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad company here before moving to Aspinwall. Funeral services are being held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Daily News Standard 02/02/1932
Samuel Higinbotham (1851-1932) PA
Samuel Higinbotham, of Royal, Redstone Township, died Sunday morning, January 31, 1932, at 2 o'clock. Death was due to complication. Mr. Higinbotham was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Higinbotham and was born October 25, 1851, at Dunkard, Greene county. He came to Royal with his family in 1857 where he remained until his death. In 1875 he was married to Miss Caroline Frasher and to this union eight children were born. Mrs. Higinbotham and one son preceded Mr. Higinbotham in death. Surviving are: Misses Bertha and Eliza Higinbotham, at home; Thomas H. Higinbotham, Brier Hill; Alfred M. Higinbotham, Doylestown, Bucks county; Nathaniel E. Higinbotham, Revere; W. W. Higinbotham, Uniontown, and W. H. Higinbotham, of Mt. Pleasant. Four grandchildren and one great grandchild, also one brother, Uriah Higinbotham of Uniontown survive. Funeral services will be held at the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. R. J. Shields will officiate. Burial in Pleasant View cemetery.
News Standard 02/25/1935
Elizabeth A. Morgan Higinbotham (1852-1935
Mrs. Elizabeth Higinbotham, aged 82 years, died at 6 o'clock Sunday morning, February 24, 1935, in her home, 25 Robinson street, following an illness of complications. Surviving are three children, Mrs. H. M. Burchinal, Mrs. T. W. Gans and D. M. Higinbotham. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the family residence. Rev. W. H. McKinney, pastor of the Central Christian church will officiate. Burial in Pleasant View cemetery.
The Connellsville Daily Courier 1936
(Appeared in "20 years Ago" column on 07/16/1956)
Charles Higinbotham (ca1925-1936) PA
Charles Higinbotham, 11, of Grindstone is killed by a bolt of lightning while he races toward the porch on which his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Higinbotham, are standing at their home near Brier Hill.
Daily News Standard 06/08/1937
Sara Louise Hickenbottom (ca1885-1937) PA African-American
Mrs. Sara Louise Hickenbottom, widow of Walter Hickenbottom, died at 12:30 o'clock Saturday morning, June 5, 1937, in her home in Pittsburgh. Death climaxed an illness of complications.
Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Martha H. Witcher, of Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Hickenbottom formerly resided in Uniontown where she was well known.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The (Connellsville) Daily Courier 08/28/1937
Uriah Frank Higinbotham (1858-1937) PA
Uriah Frank Higinbotham, 79 years old, a former resident of Brownsville and one time a member of the General Assembly from Fayette county, died Friday at his home at St. Petersburg, Fla. He was a native of Redstone township and for years was engaged in business at Brownsville.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Ross funeral home at Brownsville. Burial will be made in Redstone Cemetery.
The Evening Standard 09/25/1941
Nellie B. Higginbotham (ca1872-1941) PA
Miss Nellie B. Higginbotham, 69, lifelong resident of the Masontown district, died at 12:30 a.m. today at her home, after a long illness.
One of the best known women of the section, Miss Higginbotham leaves no immediate survivors, her nearest relatives being two second cousins, Mrs. Lenora Craft, Uniontown, and Mrs. Cordelia Hibbs, Chalk Hill.
The body has been taken to the Johnston Funeral home, Masontown, where friends will be received. Funeral arrangements are not complete.
The Daily Courier 05/12/1944
Samuel Fowler Higinbotham (1875-1944) PA
Grim Reaper S. F. Higinbotham
Samuel Fowler Higinbotham, 69, of Grindstone, R. D., a lifelong resident of Redstone township where he was engaged in farming, died Thursday at Brownsville General Hospital where he was taken Tuesday. He was a son of George W. and Emma Colvin Higinbotham. Surviving are four sons, Herbert of Uniontown, Lynn with the U. S. Navy, Eugene of Merrittstown and Kenyon of the U. S. Army; two daughters, Beatrice of Merrittstown and Mrs. Grace Patterson; three brothers, William, Robert and Hadden of Grindstone; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Jelly of Brownsville and Mrs. Minnie Hadden of Doylestown, and three grandchildren.
The Connellsville Daily Courier 08/18/1949
O. J. Higginbotham (ca1921-1949) FL/PA
Uniontown, Aug. 18-Motor accidents in July took a toll of five persons, as compared to three the preceding month, according to the report of Coroner W. Ralton McGee.
O.J. Higginbotham, 28, of Frostproof, Fla., killed July 5, one mile east of Laurelville.
The Connellsville Daily Courier 01/31/1950
Thomas H. Higinbotham (1881-1950) PA
Thomas H. Higinbotham, 68, a Fayette county poor director from
1928 to 1936, died at 6:10 o’clock Monday evening in his home in
He was born June 12, 1881, a son of Samuel and Caroline Higinbotham. Deceased was a member of Franklin Grange and the B.P.O. Elks of Brownsville. A widely known district farmer, Mr. Higinbotham also served as a member of the Redstone Township School Board for 10 years. He was a cousin of former County Commissioner Arthur Higinbotham.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ethel Stumm Higinbotham; one
son, Hudson of Hiller; two grandchildren, two sisters, Bertha and Eliza of
Chestnut Ridge, and four brothers, Wilke W. of Chestnut Ridge, Alfred M. of
Doylestown, Nathaniel E. of Thomas and W. Hopwood of
The funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon in the Ross
Funeral Home at
The (Connellsville) Daily Courier 10/19/1950
Walter N. Hickenbottom (????-1950) PA
Walter N. Hickenbottom died in a veterans hospital in New York City Saturday night after a lingering illness. Surviving are his widow and five sisters and brothers, including Mrs. Eleanor Watkins of Revere.
The Gettysburg Times 04/22/1954
Ralph Henry Higinbotham (1877-1954) WV/PA
Ralph Henry Higinbotham, 76, New
Mr. Higinbotham, a native of Charles Town,
Surviving are his second wife, Mrs. Violet (Sutton) Walker Higinbotham, whom he married in 1941; four sons, Samuel H., Littlestown; Frank W., New Oxford; Richard H., New Oxford R. 1 and Robley E., Hanover, and four daughters, Mrs. George A. Clark, Biglerville; Mrs. Hilda Frantz, Hanover; Mrs. Charles W. Drury, Alexandria, Va. and Mrs. C. Rex Gilbert, New Oxford.
Also surviving are one step-daughter, Mrs.
Funeral services Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Fred. S. Feiser
Funeral Home, New
The Troy (NY) Record 07/10/1956
James Higginbotham (ca1911-1956) PA
Jean Higginbotham (ca1911-1956) PA
Callicoon-An unidentified woman died in a hospital yesterday to become the third victim of a crash of a German made sports car on Route 97 near this Sullivan County community.
State police said the unidentified woman was a passenger in the car which skidded out of control Sunday and crashed into a guard rail. Instantly killed were James Higginbotham and his wife Jean, both 45, of Carbondale, Pa.
Uniontown Evening Standard 08/18/1956
Arthur H. Higinbotham (1882-1956) PA
Dies at 74
Higinbotham Rites Planned
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday for Arthur Higinbotham, former Fayette County Commissioner who died Friday morning in Uniontown
Hospital.The Rev. J. R. Shields will officiate at the services in the home of a son, Robert W. Higinbotham, at 150 Lenox St. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery under direction of the Gleason Funeral Home.
Friends of Mr. Higinbotham, who succumbed at 8:50 a.m., yesterday after a lingering illness, are being received at the home of his son Robert.
A staunch Republican and agricultural leader, Mr. Higinbotham, 74, was also president of the Fayette Stockyards and was associated with the Center Gas
& Oil Co., at Smock.Mr. Higinbotham resided at 150 Union St. He was a member of the Pleasant View Presbyterian Church, John Knox Sunday School Class, Franklin Grange and the B.P.O. Elks 1344 of Brownsville. His wife, Delia Jane Higinbotham, preceded him in death Feb. 13, 1953, also a son. Dr. U. F. Higinbotham, Sept. 7, 1943.
Surviving are two sons, Robert W. and Wilbur W., both of Uniontown; a daughter, Mrs. Harry R. Griffith of Uniontown; two sisters, Mrs. James G. Robinson of Smock and Mrs. Myrtle Bowden of Fairmont, W. Va., and six grandchildren.
The B.P.O. Elks will conduct ritualistic services in the residence tonight at 8 and Franklin Grange at 8:30. The John Knox Class will meet in the residence Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Leader-Times 09/10/1959
Grace Gertrude Lasher Heginbotham (1890-1959) PA
Mrs. Grace Gertrude Heginbotham, 69-year-old wife of Joseph Heginbotham of Kittanning RD 5, died at 3:45 a.m. today (Sept. 10, 1959) in Armstrong County Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient nine days.
She was a daughter of J.N. and Amanda (Neil) Lasher and was born March 1, 1890, in Washington Twp.
The Heginbothams returned to this community three years ago, after residing in Clairton for almost 40 years. Mrs. Heginbotham was a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Clairton.
Surviving besides her husband are one son, Russell Heginbotham of Kittanning RD 5; two brothers, I.D. Lasher of Adrian RD 1 and Robert N. Lasher of Kittanning, and three sisters, Mrs. Nora E. Croyle of Kittanning RD 5, Mrs. Mabel Hooks of Kittanning RD 3 and Mrs. Blanche Roofner of Kittanning RD 1.
The family will receive friends at the Bauer Funeral Home from 7-9 this evening and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Services in the funeral home will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday by the Rev.
Raymond Taylor, pastor of the Limestone Church of God. Interment will be in
The Connellsville Daily Courier 05/09/1960
David Morgan Higinbotham (1879-1960) PA
David Morgan Higinbotham, 80, of Uniontown, a former bank
executive, died in
He was a member of Laurel Lodge No. 651, Free and Accepted Masons, Uniontown Lodge of Perfection and Pittsburgh Consistory. He had been associated with the former Citizens Title and Trust Co. of Uniontown. For many years he was president and manager of the Canyon Coal Co.
Surviving are three nieces and four nephews, including Edward
Burchinal and Herbert M. Gans of Gans and Malcolm Burchinal of
The Connellsville Daily Courier 04/04/1961
Katherine Krepps Higinbotham (ca1872-1961) PA
Mrs. Katherine Krepps Higinbotham, 89, of Brownsville, died at 1:45 a.m. Saturday in the home of Mrs. Charles Potachan of Marklesyburg, RD.
She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church of Brownsville, South Brownsville School Board, and Ladies Auxiliary of the Brownsville General Hospital.
She leaves a son; three daughters, including Mrs. Margaret Bowser of Brownsville, RD; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Leader-Times 05/08/1961
Joseph Curtis Heginbotham (1888-1961) PA
Joseph C. Heginbotham, 73, of Kittanning RD 5 died at 5:15
p.m. yesterday (May 7, 1961) in
His wife, Grace (Lasher) Heginbotham, preceded him in death in 1959.
He was born April 23, 1888, in East Franklin Twp., a son of Melvin and Martha Wolfe Heginbotham. He resided in this community his entire life.
A former employee of Carnegie-Illinois Steel Company, he was retired the past eight years after working there for 37 years.
Survivng are a son, Russell, of Kittanning RD 5; two
brothers, Clyde and Deemer of Adrian RD 1; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Reedy of
Templeton RD 1 and Mrs. Nannie Hooks of
Friends will be received at Bauer funeral home after 7 tonight. Family visitation hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Rev. Raymond A. Taylor, pastor of Limestone Church of God, Adrian, officiating.
Interment will be made in
Leader-Times 05/13/1961
Mary B. Heginbotham Reedy (1889-1961) PA
Mrs. Mary B. Reedy, 71, widow of Charles D. Reedy, of Templeton, RD 1, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday (May 12, 1961) in Fair Rest Home.
She was born Oct. 6, 1889, in
Surviving are three sons and three daughters, George Reedy, Mrs. Wilmer Fox, Joseph Reedy, Mrs. Bernard Cochran, Mrs. Harry Slagle and Simon Reedy, all of Templeton, RD 1; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are two brothers and one sister, Clyde Heginbotham, Deemer Heginbotham and Mrs. Nannie Hooks, all of Adrian, RD 1.
Friends may call at Merwin Funeral Home after 7 tonight. Family visitation hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Monday. Rev. C. Richard Main, pastor of Templeton Church of God, will conduct the service.
Burial will be made in the family plot in Cochran cemetery.
The Titusville Herald 08/07/1961
Sarah M. Jenkins Higginbotham (1899-1961) PA
Mrs. Sarah M. Higginbotham, 62, of
Mrs. Higginbotham was pronounced dead on arrival at
The crash occurred at a bridge crossing Cherry Run on Route 227.
State Police of the
Sarah M. Higginbotham was born July 10, 1899, in
She lived for a number of years at
Surviving in addition to her husband and
The body is at Szabat Funeral Home in
The Connellsville Daily Courier 07/13/1962
Ethel M. Higinbotham Tweed (1881-1962) PA
Mrs. Ethel Higinbotham Tweed, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Uniontown, died Tuesday evening at her home.
Three cousins survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Wilson Tweed; her parents, U.F. and Emma Miller Higinbotham, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Higinbotham Tuck.
The Derrick 11/20/1962
Florence McGarry Higginbotham (????-1962) PA
Requiem high mass for Mrs. Florence Higginbotham, who died
Sunday evening at 8:30 at
Born in
She is survived by one son by a former marriage, Arthur
Brown of
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at the Tracy Home of Funerals where friends may call at any time today and the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
The Frederick (MD) Post 01/23/1964
Tonsia Louise Higinbotham Clark (ca1902-1964) WV/PA
Mrs. Louise Higinbotham Clark, 62, wife of George A. Clark,
Mrs. Clark was born in
She was graduated from the nursing school at
Mrs. Clark was a member of the Trinity united
Surviving besides her husband are a son, Robert G. Clark,
Biglerville; two grandchildren and seven brothers and sisters: Mrs. Hilda H.
Frantz,
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Fred F. Feiser Funeral
Home, New Oxford, with her pastor, Rev. Fred H. Trimble Jr., officiating.
Interment was in the
Leader-Times 06/05/1964
Nannie M. Heginbotham Hooks (1891-1964) PA
Mrs. Nannie M. Hooks, 72, of
The deceased was born September 21, 1891, in
She is survived by her husband, Perry F. Hooks and these
children: James Milliken of
Friends of Mrs. Nannie M. Hooks, 72, of
News Record 06/02/1965
Joseph Edward Hickenbottom (1889-1965) PA
Joseph E. Hickenbottom, 76, of 826 Wible Run Road, Shaler, died Tuesday, May 25, 1965, in West Penn Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted Friday morning by the Rev. Willias A. Hacker of the Glenshaw Valley Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Hickenbottom had worked for the Blaw-Knox Co. 19 years prior to his retirement in 1955.
He was a member of Glenshaw Lodge 793 F&AM, Ancient Accepted Order of Scottish Rites, Syria Temple and the BPOE, Etna Lodge.
He leaves his widow, Mrs. Helen I. Hickenbottom; two daughters, Mrs. Grace McCracken and Mrs. Hazel Homison; a son, Robert E. Hickenbottom; three step-children; Mrs. Dorothy Chisolm, Mrs. LaVerne Zehnder and Jack H. Bennett, and a brother, Herman Hickenbottom.
Burial was in Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh.
Leader-Times 06/30/1965
Wayne R. Heginbotham (1933-1965) PA
Wayne R. Heginbotham, 31, of Adrian RD 1, died at 4 p.m.
Tuesday (June 29, 1965) in
Mr. Heginbotham was employed in
Friends of Wayne R. Heginbotham of Adrian RD 1, who died Tuesday (June 29,
1965) will be received from 7 to 9 this evening and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday in Snyder Funeral Home, Cowansville, where funeral service will be held
at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Thomas Kidder of Brush Valley Brethren Church
officiating. Burial will be in
The Uniontown Morning Herald 11/10/1966
Alfred M. Higinbotham (1884-1966) PA
Alfred M. Higinbotham, 83, of Doylestown, formerly of Royal, died Wednesday morning at Lindsay Nursing Home, Chalfont.
He resided in Royal until 1911 before moving to Doylestown. He was the son of Samuel and Carolyn Fraser Higinbotham.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Phoebe Woodward Higinbotham, last Oct. 31.
Surviving are a niece, Mrs. John E. Ammon, Fredericktown; one sister, Eliza, of Chestnut Ridge; three brothers, Wilk of Chestnut Ridge, Nathaniel of Eight Four, and Hopwood of Suffolk, Va.
Services will be at the Wilson G. Varcoe Funeral Home,
Indiana Evening Gazette 04/08/1967
Gertrude R. Meeghan Heginbotham (1884-1967) PA
Gertrude R. Heginbotham, 82, widow of Walter V. Heginbotham,
died in
Born Sept. 13, 1884 in
She had lived in Wilkinsburg for over 50 years before moving
to
Surviving are a son, Howard R. of
Fiends will be received at Robinson-Lytle’s in
Leader-Times 09/27/1968
William Hopwood Higinbotham (1898-1968) PA/VA
Funeral services were held Wednesday in
Mr. Higinbotham was born May 31, 1898, near Royal, in
Redstone Twp., a son of the late Samuel and Caroline Fraser Higinbotham. He
moved from
Mr. Higginbotham was active in Masonic orders and was a member of the Lions, Elks, American Legion, and Methodist church.
Surviving are his wife, Crystal; a son, Dr. W.H.
Higinbotham Jr., of
The Morning Herald 10/02/1970
Robert Higginbotham (1904-1970) PA
Higginbotham, Robert-Age 68 years of the
Delaware County Daily Times 12/14/1971
Walter Higginbotham (ca1887-1971) LA/PA
Walter Higginbotham, 84, of Church Creek, Md., formerly of 1027 W. 3rd St., Chester, died Sunday in Memorial Hospital, Easton, Md., after a long illness.
Born in Louisiana, Mr. Higginbotham lived about three years in Chester and was employed at Chester Dye Works between 1945 and 1948.
He is survived by his wife, Olive Thomas Higginbotham; and a daughter, Mrs. Lois Weldon, both of Florida; a son, William O. Higginbotham, of Aston, and two grandchildren.
Service and burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Leader-Times 07/10/1972
Mary A. Kaiser Heginbotham (1898-1972) PA
Mrs. Maynor (Mary A.) Heginbotham, 74, of East Brady RD 1
died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in
Mrs. Heginbotham was a member of Trinity Reformed Church at Bradys Bend.
Born April 28, 1898 in Dunbar (
Surviving are four sons, Clyde of East Brady, Robert and Samuel of East Brady RD 1, Roy of Monaca; three daughters, Mrs. Ira (Martha) Sutton of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Wallace (Armeda) McElroy of East Brady RD 1, Mrs. Carl (Evelyn) Neely of Monaca; a brother, Harry R. Kaiser of East Brady RD 1; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Vogt of East Brady RD 1, Mrs. Emma Rodgers of Chicora; 28 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Friends of Mrs. Maynor (Mary A.) Heginbotham, who died July 9,
1972, will be received at the Walter G. Snyder Funeral Home, Cowansville.
Visitation hours are 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, conducted by her
pastor, the Rev. Hughie Orsborn. Burial will be in
Leader-Times 07/01/1974
Deemer Roy Heginbotham (1901-1974) PA
Deemer R. Heginbotham, 73, of No. 9 Allegheny Manor, Kittanning, died Saturday afternoon at the home of his son, William, of Kittanning RD 1.
Born Nov. 16, 1901, in
A retired employee of Haws Refractories Company, Bridgeburg,
Mr. Heginbotham was a member of
Survivors include his widow, Ruth (John) Heginbotham; sons, William of Kittanning RD 1, Charles of Adrian and John at home; step-sons, Austin Toy of Verona and Ralph Toy; step-daughter, Mrs. James (Kathleen) Shirley of Kittanning; a brother, Clyde of Adrian; six grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
Friends of Deemer R. Heginbotham, who died June 29, 1974, are being received
at the F. Duane Snyder Funeral Home, Kittanning, where services ill be held at
1:30 p.m. Tuesday with his pastor, the Rev. Thomas Kidder, officiating. Burial
will be in
Leader-Times 09/30/1974
Virginia Ruth John Heginbotham (1903-1974) PA
Mrs. Deemer (Virginia Ruth) Heginbotham , 71, of Allegheny
Manor, Kittanning, died yesterday at
She was a member of
Mrs. Heginbotham was born Sept. 16, 1903, in
She is survived by five sons, Austin Toy of
Her first husband, Austin Toy, died in 1930, and Mr. Heginbotham in June of this year.
Friends of Mrs. Deemer (Virginia Ruth) Heginbotham, who died
Sept. 29, 1974, are being received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today at the F. Duane
Funeral Home, Kittanning. Service will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home
with her pastor, the Rev. Thomas Kidder, officiating. Burial will be in
The Gettysburg Times 09/06/1975
Richard D. Higginbotham (1944-1975) PA
Son of Aero Oil Official Dies Friday
Richard D. Higinbotham, 30,
Kathryn Forman,
Born in
He was also a member of the New Oxford Social and Athletic Club and the Hebron Lodge 465 F. and A.M., New Oxford.
Was District Manager
A graduate of New Oxford High School with the Class of 1963,
he was also a graduate of Paul Smiths College, Pail Smiths, N.Y., in 1965. He
was employed as district manager for the Blue Ridge Oil Company Bulk Plant at
Surviving are his wife, Jane E. (Weikert) Higinbotham; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Higinbotham; a son, Jon D. Higinbotham and a daughter, Jennifer J.
Higinbotham, both at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ada L. Strausbaugh, New
Oxford, and two brothers, J. David H. Higinbotham, Holliston, Mass, and Samuel
L. Higinbotham,
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Feiser Funeral Home, New Oxford, with his pastor, Rev. Kenneth Lein, officiating. Interment will be in New Oxford cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in New Oxford Sunday evening. Masonic services will be held at the funeral home Sunday evening at 8:30.
Leader-Times 05/24/1976
Clyde J. Heginbotham (1893-1976) PA
Clyde J. Heginbotham, 82, of Adrian RD 1, died at 2:05 a.m.
this morning at
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I and a retired
employee of Kittanning Builders Supply. He was a member of St. Mark’s
He was born July 13, 1893 in
Surviving are his wife, the former Bernice McCollum; a son,
Melvin, in
Friends of
The (Uniontown) Evening Standard 09/30/1976
Clarence J. Higginbotham (1907-1976) PA/OH
Higginbotham, Clarence J.-Age 69 years of 4771 West 130 St., Cleveland, Ohio,
died Wednesday, September 29, 1976 at 5:15 a.m. in the Fairview Hospital,
Cleveland, Ohio. He was born February 2, 1907 in Amwell Twp.,
Leader-Times 12/13/1976
Everett Presley Heginbotham (1909-1976) PA
Everett Presley Heginbotham, 67, of Harrisville, formerly
of
Born July 6, 1909, in
A retired farmer, he worked for Passavant Memorial Homes in
Surviving are his wife, Ruby (Claypoole) Heginbotham, two
sons, Robert L. and Ronald A., both of
Friends of Everett Presley Heginbotham, who died Dec. 11,
1976, will be received from 7 to 9 tonight and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home,
Lebanon Daily News 01/01/1977
Dallas LaFayette Higginbotham (1916-1977) AL/PA
Hershey-A Hummelstown man was pronounced dead on arrival at
the
The driver of the other auto involved in the mishap was
identified by Derry Twp. police as Charles W. Hummel, Jr., 34,
Police said that the Hummel auto was traveling north and Higginbotham car, south, about one and one-quarter miles south of Route 322 at the time of the accident.
According to
Patrolman Ronald Flowers, investigating officer, asks anyone with any information pertaining to the accident to contact Derry Twp. police by calling 534-2202.
The accident occurred near a curve in the roadway according to a police spokesman and the investigation is continuing concerning which vehicle was on the “wrong side of the road.”
The fatality was the fifth on Derry Twp. during 1976.
The Gettysburg Times 09/11/1979
Helen M. Groft Higinbotham (1917-1979) PA
Mrs. Helen M. Higinbotham, 62, of
She was born in
She was the wife of the late Robley E. Higinbotham who died in 1971.
Mrs. Higinbotham was a member of
In addition to her mother, she is survived by: daughters, Ms.
Julie M. Boyer of
Funeral services will be held Thursday, meeting at the Hicks
Funeral Home, McSherrystown, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian
Burial at
Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday evening.
Prayers will be recited at 8 p.m.
Contributions may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society.
The (Monessen) Valley Independent 07/10/1981
Bess Kibler Higginbotham (1885-1981) PA
Services were held today for Bess Higginbotham of Munhall, a
former
Born Feb. 25, 1885, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kibler.
Mrs. Higginbotham was preceded in death by her husband, John Higginbotham, and two children, Beatrice Welsch and Bert Higginbotham.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Kissler and Mrs.
Ernest (Catherine) Ritzer, both of
The funeral service was held in the Bell Funeral Home,
The Frederick (MD) News 03/02/1983
Samuel Hudson Higinbotham (1905-1983) WV/PA
Mr. Samuel H. Higinbotham, 77, jeweler in
A native of Charles Town,
Mr. Higginbotham owned and operated Higinbotham’s Jewelry Store from 1940 until his retirement in 1977.
He was a member of Redeemers United Church of Christ and
directed the church chapel choir for 19 years. He was a life member of New
Oxford Fire Company and belonged to the Alpha Fire Company, Littlestown. He was
past master of Papmos Masonic Lodge No. 348, Hanover, and was affiliated with
Royal Order of Scotland, Erin Council 6, Penn Council, Royal Arch and Chapter,
York Conclave,
Surviving Mr. Higinbotham, besides his wife, are two
brothers, Frank W. Higinbotham,
Friends may call at Little’s Funeral Home,
The family suggests memorial contributions in Mr. Higinbotham’s memory be made to a favorite charity.
The Valley Independent 05/13/1985
Elsie M. Higinbotham Corvino (1926-1985) PA
Elsie M. Higinbotham Corvino of
Mrs. Corvino was born Aug. 27, 1926, in Grindstone,
A life-long resident of the
On July 2, 1960, she married Joseph R. Corvino, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, Denrus Higinbotham of
Friends will be received at the Kenneth V. Thompson Funeral Home,
The Frederick (MD) News 11/04/1985
Frank Weadon Higinbotham (1913-1985) WV/PA/MD
Mr. Frank Higinbotham, 72, well-known resident of 319 W.
College Terrace, Frederick, died on Sunday, Nov. 3, at
Born Aug. 13, 1913, in
Mr. Higinbotham was a member of the Evangelical Reformed
Church,
Prior to his retirement in 1978, Mr. Higinbotham was associated with Aero-Blue Ridge Oil Co. He was past sate director of National Oil Jobbers Council, and past president of Maryland Oil Jobbers.
Mr. Higinbotham served as a member of the Board of Review of the Maryland Department of Employment and Social Services, a gubernatorial appointment. He also served on the Governor’s Energy Committee.
Beside his wife, he is survived by two sons, Randall W.
Higinbotham,
Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at
the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1821 Opossumtown Pike,
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Mr.
Higinbotham’s name to either the American Heart Assoc., Chapter 22,
The Gettysburg Times 01/07/1992
Dorcas Higinbotham Drury (1907-1992) PA
Funeral services for Dorcas Higinbotham Drury, 84, Hanover, who died Thursday, Jan, 2, at Hanover General Hospital, were held Monday at 10 a.m. from the Feiser Funeral Home of New Oxford, with the Rev. Bruce Bouchard officiating. Interment was in the New Oxford Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Fred Shoemaker, Gene Harvey, Tom Smith, Ken Becker, Al Collins and Gordon Drury.
The Frederick (MD) News 02/07/1995
Helen L. Higinbotham Gilbert (1910-1995) WV/PA
Mrs. Helen H. Gilbert, 85, of
Born in Rippeon,
She was the wife of Calvin Rex Gilbert, who predeceased her in 1978.
She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church.
Surviving are a brother, Richard H. Higinbotham of
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9,
at the Monahan Funeral Home in
The family will receive friends on Thursday at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran
Church,
The Valley Independent 11/21/1995
Robert W. Higinbotham Jr. (1965-1995) PA
Robert W. Higinbotham, 30, of
Michael R. Higinbotham, 33, of 360 Old National Pike, West
Brownsville, a passenger in the Higinbotham car, received a moderate neck injury
and was treated and released from
According to state police at the Belle Vernon Barracks, Higinbotham was backing out of a private driveway at 360 Old National Pike and entering the westbound lanes of the highway when a car driven by Timothy A. Cole, 19, of Big Lewis St. Brownsville, struck the rear of the car. Both vehicles were knocked approximately 100 feet before coming to rest off the highway.
Pennsylvania State Police were assisted at the scene by Denbo-Vesta Six Volunteer Fire Department, Brownsville Ambulance and Ambulance and Chair Service.
An investigation into the incident is continuing.
The Monessen Valley Independent 04/16/1996
Ethel M. Higginbotham (1910-1996) PA
Funeral services have been held for Ethel M. Higginbotham,
86, formerly of Filbern Manor,
She was born April 3, 1910, in
Mrs. Higginbotham is survived by two daughters and
sons-in-law, David and Rena Moll of Belle Vernon, with whom she resided, and
James and Marion McNamara of
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl V. Higginbotham, and a son, Earl R. Higginbotham.
Funeral services were held and interment was in
The Delco Times 09/28/2000
Margaret Higginbotham Richardson-Santos (ca1918-2000) MO/PA (African-American)
Margaret Higginbotham Richardson-Santos, 92; retired social work
supervisor/training instructor
Margaret "Marie" Higginbotham Richardson-Santos, 92, of Swarthmore, a teacher
and social worker, died Sept. 23 at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park.
Born in Desoto, Mo., Mrs. Richardson-Santos was a member of the Class of 1927 at
Sumner High School in St. Louis. She was also a graduate of Stowe Teacher’s
College and the University of Pennsylvania. She was one of only three
African-Americans to graduate with a master’s degree from Penn at the time.
Mrs. Richardson-Santos was employed by Inter-Church Child Care Society as a case
work supervisor and student training instructor for eight years before her
retirement in 1970. Prior to that, she was employed by the New Jersey Board of
Child Welfare, the Philadelphia Department of Public Welfare and Philadelphia
Children’s Services.
She also worked as a teacher at the Carter G. Woodson School of Negro History
and Douglas University, both in Missouri.
Mrs. Richardson-Santos was a member of the Wesley A.M.E. Church in Swarthmore,
where she served as president of the missionary society and belonged to various
clubs.
She was also a member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and the National Association
of Social Workers.
Mrs. Richardson-Santos loved to sing, dance and play the organ.
She was the widow of the late James Arcell Richardson, who died in 1972, and the
late Macario "Mike" Santos, who died in 1989. She was the daughter of the late
Henry Lewis Higginbotham and Ellen Bland and the last of nine siblings.
Survivors: Devoted companion, Dorrett Brown; three nephews, one niece, many
great-nieces, nephews and friends.
Service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Wesley A.M.E. Church, Swarthmore.
Visitation: 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Burial: Mt. Lawn Cemetery, Sharon Hill.
Arrangements: Hawkins Funeral Home, Philadelphia.
06/25/2002
Nell Fleming Higinbotham (1914-2002) PA
Nell F. (Fleming) Higinbotham, age 87, of Merrittstown, Pa., passed away Monday, June 24, 2002, in Laurel Ridge Center, Uniontown, Pa. She was born July 7, 1914, in Brier Hill, Pa., daughter of John F. Fleming and Anna Boyd Fleming. Nell was a member of Dunlap Creek Presbyterian Church and the Margaret E. Caven No. 42 of Pennsylvania Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She was a retired Postmaster of the Merrittstown Post Office with over 42 years of postal service. Her husband, Eugene E. Higinbotham, a brother, Dan Fleming, and parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Eugene Lee Higinbotham and his wife Carole of Merrittstown; four grandchildren: Sue and her husband Brian Moon, Dan Higinbotham and his wife Dawn, David Higinbotham and his wife Brooke, and Tim Higinbotham and his wife Emily; five great grandchildren: Elizabeth and Adam Moon, Riley and Tyler Higinbotham, and Dylan Higinbotham; a cousin, Catherine Johnson of Martinsburg, West Virginia; a sister-in-law, Grace Patterson of Grindstone, Pa.; a niece and nephew, Carol Blair and Roger Patterson. Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, 35 South Mill Street, New Salem, Pa., on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, June 27, until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with Rev. Daniel W. Little officiating. Interment will follow in Redstone Cemetery, Brownsville, Pa.
The Titusville Herald 12/07/2002
Samuel Lee Higginbotham (1927-2002) PA
Pittsburgh-A Pittsburgh man was arrested over the weekend and charged with killing his uncle, who was found wrapped in a carpet inside their garage.
Kenneth Phillip Jackson, 36, was charged with criminal homicide in the death of Samuel Lee Higginbotham, 75, whose body was found Dec. 18, wrapped in a rug inside a garage at the house he shared with Jackson.
Police initially responded to the home during an extortion investigation. Some owners who had paid money for their missing dogs said they had not gotten their pets back.
Detectives went to the home to find a suspect, but once inside, they immediately smelled the rotting body.
Detective Dennis Logan said Jackson was arrested on a warrant regarding the extortion case. Logan said Jackson admitted leaving the body in the carpet, but said he didn't kill his uncle.
Erie Times-News (PA) 02/08/2003
Lillian Mae Higginbotham Miller (1908-2003) WV /PA
Lillian Mae Higginbotham Miller Was former Erie resident
Lillian Mae Miller, 94, of Bradenton, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003.
She was born Feb. 22, 1908, in Fairmont, W.Va., daughter of the late Haymond and
Anna Burdess Higginbotham. She formerly lived at 816 German St.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, Joseph Vern Miller; a son,
Lavern Miller; a sister, Mabel Hartzel; and two grandchildren, Ronald and Eric
Miller.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald Miller and his wife, Patricia, of Bradenton,
Fla., and Edward.
05/15/2003
Alice M. Higginbotham Clydesdale (1911-2003) PA
Alice M. Clydesdale, 91, of Scott, died Wednesday, May 14,
2003, at UPMC St. Margaret, Pittsburgh. She was born in Pittsburgh, Dec. 25,
1911, a daughter of the late Oliver and Anna Costello Higginbotham. She is
survived by her daughter, Bernadette Silvio; grandchildren, Michele Crooks,
William Silvio Jr., Lisa Martino, Anthony Silvio and Mary Silvio; sister,
Veronica Kranse; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband, William J. Clydesdale, and grandson, Mark Silvio. Friends will be
received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at WORRELL FUNERAL HOME INC.,
corner of Main and 9th streets, Sharpsburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday in Madonna of Jerusalem Catholic Church, corner of
9th and Clay streets, Sharpsburg, by the Rev. Andrew C. Fischer. Burial will
follow in Calvary Cemetery, Pittsburgh.
07/12/2003
John Mark Heginbotham (1936-2003) PA
John Mark Heginbotham, 67, of Golden Heritage Personal Care, Ford City, died Friday, July 11, 2003 at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. He was born March 19, 1936 in Adrian to Deemer Roy and Virginia Ruth (John) Heginbotham. He was a lifelong resident of Adrian. He was a member of the Brush Valley Brethren Church. His hobbies included listening to the Grand Ole Opry and traveling. Survivors include two brothers, William Heginbotham and Charles Heginbotham both of Kittanning, two half-brothers, Ralph Toy of Missouri and Eugene Toy of Pittsburgh; and one half-sister, Kathleen (Toy) Shirley. He was proceeded in death by his parents; one brother, Wayne Heginbotham; and his infant twin brother, James Heginbotham. Graveside services for John Mark Heginbotham, 67, of Golden Heritage Personal Care, Ford City, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Croyle Cemetery with Pastor Chris Murphy, pastor of the Limestone-Reesedale Church of God officiating. Arrangements by Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home, Cowansville.
01/24/2004
Richard Henry Higinbotham (1914-2004) WV/PA
Richard H. Higinbotham, 89, died Thursday, January 22, 2004 at The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford. He was the husband of Elizabeth M. (Strausbaugh) Higinbotham, who died July 24, 2001. Born August 13, 1914 in Rippin, WV, he was the son of the late Ralph H. and Mary Adelaide (Trussell) Higinbotham. Richard was the former mayor of New Oxford and retired from Aero Oil Co. in 1979. He was a member of St. Paul's U.C.C., New Oxford; Good Samaritan Lodge 336 Gettysburg, where he was a past Master in 1949; Zembo Temple Shrine, Harrisburg; New Oxford Social & Athletic Club; and New Oxford High School Building Authority. He was a former member of the New Oxford Lions Club; Chairman of New Oxford Antique Days for 1 year; and was Man of the Year in New Oxford in 1979. He graduated from New Oxford High School Class of 1933. He is survived by two sons, David H. Higinbotham of Ocean Isle Beach, NC and Samuel L. Higinbotham of Lakewood, Colo.; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard D. Higinbotham.
Allegheny Co., PA 03/16/2004
James Silas Higginbotham (1921-2004) VA/PA (African-American)
James S. Higginbotham, 83, of Coraopolis, died Sunday, March
14 [2004], at his residence. Mr. Higginbotham was born Jan. 2, 1921 in Amherst,
Va., a son of the late Epoch and Rebecca (Watson) Higginbotham. 'Higgy' worked
for American Chem-Sol for many years until the company went out of business. He
was a school bus driver for Student Transportation of America. He was also past
commander of the Walter Robinson VFW in Sewickley. Survivors include three
daughters, Ashley Higginbotham of Raleigh, N.C., Tracy Higginbotham of
Woodbridge, Va., and Vanessa Higginbotham of Summerville, S.C.; one brother,
Epoch Higginbotham of Amherst, Va.; one sister, Polly Gumbs of New Jersey; and
several grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Copeland's of Coraopolis.
Burial was at Coraopolis Cemetery.
11/01/2004
Charles Herbert Heginbotham (1937-2004) PA
Charles H. Heginbotham, 67, of Kittanning RD3 died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004 at Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 12, 1937 in Armstrong County to Deemer and Ruth (Johns) Heginbotham. Mr. Heginbotham was retired from Glacial Sand & Gravel Co. where he was a weighmaster. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Brush Valley Brethren Church in Adrian. He was also a member of the American Legion in Kittanning. A lifelong resident of his community, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Nancy (Frick) Heginbotham; two sons, Bryan Heginbotham at home and Steven Heginbotham and wife Rochelle of Kittanning RD3; one daughter, Ginger Wilson of Kittanning; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Nicholas Heginbotham and Tyler Wilson; two brothers, William Heginbotham of Kittanning and Eugene Toy of Unity; and one sister, Kathleen Shirley of West Kittanning. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Wayne, John and James Heginbotham. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Snyder-Crissman Funeral Home, Inc., 200 S. McKean St., Kittanning where funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Chris Murphy, of the Limestone/Reesedale Church of God, officiating. Burial will be in the Montgomeryville Baptist Cemetery.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11/26/2004
Alice L. Higginbotham Dukes (1932-2004) PA
Age 72, of McKeesport, formerly of Pittsburgh, departed this
life November 24, 2004 at home, with her loving family by her side. She was a
daughter of the late Jasper & Mabel Higginbotham. Alice married Robert Dukes in
1951. In this union she had four children, Karen Belton with whom she resided,
Cheryl Bentley of Charleroi, Robert Dukes II of Pittsburgh & Allison Wood of
McKeesport. In addition to her children, she is survived by sons-in-law Leonard
Belton & Gerald Bentley; daughter-in-law Isabella Dukes; nine grandchildren; 19
great-grandchildren; sisters, Katherine Frazier & Josephine Higginbotham of
Wilkinsburg, Loraine Wilson of Chicago, IL & Betty Lou Johnson of Avalon;
brothers, Jasper of Hawaii, Thomas & Gerald of Pittsburgh; nieces & nephews & a
host of friends. Alice was a devoted wife, mother & Jehovah's Witness. A Memorial
Service for Alice will be held on Saturday, November 27 at 2 pm in the Longview
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Dollman Rd., in Penn Hills. Interment is
private & arrangements were made by WILLIG FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES,
220 9th Ave., McKeesport, 412-664-9178.
West Chester Daily Local News 02/19/2005
Jane Ellen Higginbotham Alexander (1937-2005) WV/PA
Jane E. Alexander, 67, of Coatesville, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at
home.
Born Feb. 27, 1937, in Nellis, W. Va., she was the daughter of the late Ira and
Annie Riley Higginbotham.
She was the wife of William Alexander of Coatesville.
Jane was office manager for Carmen Giacchino’s Automobile Dealerships in three
locations over a 30-year period. She also worked for C&G Oldsmobile in
Coatesville, Carman Lincoln Mercury in Wilmington, Del., and Castle Ford in New
Castle, Del.
She was affiliated with Wyebrook Baptist Church, and Coatesville Bible
Fellowship.
She was a member of Chester County FOP Lodge #11 Auxiliary of West Chester.
Jane was known at the family caregiver and opened her home and heart to family
member in need.
In addition to her husband of 50 years, Jane is survived by two daughters,
Debbie Dutter and husband, Butch, of Coatesville, and Cathy Green and husband,
Scott, of Coatesville; two sons, Rocky Alexander and wife, Tonna, of
Springfield, and Jim Alexander of Narvon; a daughter-in-law, Terri Alexander of
Coatesville; six grandchildren, Dan, Jeffrey, Amanda, Kaitlyn, Jennifer and
Nicholas; two brothers, Bob Higginbotham of Brandamore, and Butch Higginbotham
of Shreveport, La.; and two sisters, Sarah King of Coatesville, and Joanne
Stotsenburg of Glassboro, N.J.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Freddie, who died on May 6, 1990; a
brother and sister, Ira and Nancy Higginbotham.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, at Maclean-Chamberlain
Funeral Home Inc., 339 W. Kings Hwy. (Route 340), Wagontown, where visitation
will be from 10 to 11 a.m.
Interment will be in Upper Octorara Church Cemetery, 1121 Octorara Trail,
Parkesburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wyebrook Baptist Church, 62 New Road,
Elverson, PA 19520.
10/16/2005
Mabel J. Smiley Higinbotham (1929-2005) PA
Mabel J. (Smiley) Higinbotham, age 76, of Grindstone, Pa., passed away Saturday, October 15, 2005, in the Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, Pa. She was born June 22, 1929, in Beallsville, Pa., the daughter of Joseph Smiley and Eleanor (Power) Smiley. Mabel was a member of First Christian Church, Second Street, Brownsville, Pa., where she served as Deacon and Trustee. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Margie Smiley, and a brother, Ralph Smiley. She is survived by her husband, Robert Higinbotham; a daughter, Donna Addis and her husband, James, of New Salem, Pa.; a son, Rob Higinbotham and his wife, Cyndee, of Grindstone, Pa.; four grandchildren: James Addis and his wife, Jamie, Jason Addis and his wife, Liana, Jennifer Addis and her fiancé, Gary Shimshock Jr., and Sara Higinbotham; three great grandchildren: Jaryn Addis, Jakob Addis and Jenna Addis; a step-great grandson, J. J. Yeagley; and three brothers: Harold Smiley of Hanover, Maryland, Richard Smiley and his wife, Bobbi, of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; and Donald Smiley of Bisbee, Arizona. Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, 35 South Mill Street, New Salem, Pa., today after 7 p.m., on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, October 18, until 10 a.m., the hour of Service with her Pastor, the Rev. Paul A. Sandusky, officiating. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa.
Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News 12/08/2005
Clara B. Higginbotham (1914-2005) PA
CLARA B., Dec. 3, 2005. Relatives and friends are invited to Mass of
Christian Burial, Saturday Dec. 10th at 10 A.M. St. Charles R.C. Church, 20th
and Christian Sts. Friends may view from 9 to 10 A.M. Interment Glenwood
Memorial Gardens.
Anna Catherine McNeal Anthony Higginbotham (1916-2007) PA
(January 20, 1916 - August 18, 2007)
Anna Catherine Higginbotham, 91, of Washington, died Saturday, August 18, 2007,
in Washington County Health Center following a lingering illness.
She was born January 20, 1916, in Washington, a daughter of John Sherman and
Bertha Lennox McNeal.
Mrs. Higginbotham worked as a custodian for Trinity School District and
Washington County Jail, as a waitress at Julia's Restaurant, and as a checker at
Fidel and Imperial Cleaners.
She was Protestant and enjoyed crocheting and crafts.
Surviving are a daughter, Catherine Schwering of Washington; a brother, John W.
McNeal of Canonsburg; four grandsons, William J. Schwering, Charles Edward
Schwering, Richard Scott Schwering and David Anthony; three granddaughters,
Helen Mayer, Cindy Bock, and Linda Perry; three great-granddaughters; and two
great-grandsons.
Deceased are a son, Walter E. Anthony; three grandchildren who died in infancy;
a sister, Bertha McCombs.
At the request of the deceased, burial was private in Mt. Prospect Cemetery.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/24/2007
Alverda G. Higginbotham (1912-2007) PA
Age 94, formerly of Rennerdale, on Sunday, September 23, 2007. Beloved
wife of the late Herbert C. Higginbotham; loving mother of Harry E. (Sue)
Gumbert, Carol Susan (Rich) Grzegarczyk and Herbert C. (Vicki) Higginbotham II;
also survived by six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Visitation 2-4
& 7-9 pm TUESDAY ONLY at HENNEY, BRADWELL AND NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524
Washington Ave., Carnegie. Funeral service will be held Wednesday 11 am in St.
John Lutheran Church, Washington Ave., Carnegie. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the church or to the church's Meals-on-Wheels
program.
Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News 06/12/2008
Dorothy Higginbotham Showell (1916-2008) PA
SHOWELL DOROTHY (nee Higginbotham) on June 10, 2008. Relatives
and friends are invited to Viewing Fri. 11 A.M.-12 P.M. at G. FRANK PAGE Funeral
Home, 1748 W. Erie Ave. Graveside Service 10 A.M. Sat. Fairview Cem., 1511
Twining Rd.
Patriot-News 10/14/2008
Dorothy Ellis Higginbotham (1926-2008) AL/PA
Dorothy E. Higginbotham, 82, of the Middletown Home, Middletown, PA, died Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Community General Osteopathic Hospital. Daughter of the late Ellis P. and Susan (Brown) Higginbotham, she was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. She is survived by one sister, Sue H (Kenneth) Lawyer, of Middletown, PA. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 17, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Middletown Home with Pastor Shiery and Rev. Betsy Bruaw officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Middletown Home, Middletown, PA. Arrangements entrusted to Auer Memorial Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Harrisburg, PA.
Evening Sun 11/21/2008
Jane E. Weikert Higinbotham (ca1942-2008) PA
LITITZ - Jane E. (Weikert) Higinbotham, 62, died Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the wife of Richard D. Higinbotham, who died September 5, 1975. She was born in Hanover, the daughter of Kathryn E. (Bream) Weikert of New Oxford, and the late Henry A. Weikert. Mrs. Higinbotham was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lititz and retired in 2007 from R.R. Donnelley & Sons in Lancaster. In addition to her mother, she is survived by son, Jon D. Higinbotham, and a daughter, Jennifer J. Suydam and her husband, Eric, all of Lititz; five grandchildren; and four brothers, William H. Weikert of Williamsville, N.Y., James H. Weikert of Harrisburg, Thomas H. Weikert of Clinton, N.C., and Michael H. Weikert of Leesburg, Va. She was predeceased by a brother, Dennis H. Weikert. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 24, 2008, at 2 p.m. from the Feiser Funeral Home, Inc., 302 Lincolnway West, New Oxford, with Pastor James Gable officiating. Burial will be in New Oxford Cemetery. A viewing will be held Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial service will also be held Wednesday, November 26, at 11 a.m. from St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 W. Orange St., Lititz. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church; or to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.
03/25/2009
Ada A. Miller Higinbotham (1915-2009) PA
Ada A. Higinbotham, 94, of Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, and formerly of Grindstone, Pa., passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2009, in the Uniontown Hospital. She was born January 24, 1915, in Otto, Pa., a daughter of the late Lee V. Miller, Sr. and Sarah Coddington Miller. Ada was preceded in death by her husband, Todd Craft Higinbotham, Sr. in 1978, a son, Robert W. Higinbotham, Sr., two daughters in infancy, Betty Jean and Shirley Mae, a grandson, Robert W. Higinbotham, Jr., a sister, Ella Sullivan and brothers, Walter Miller and Lee Miller, Sr. She is survived by her sons: Todd C. Higinbotham and wife Eleanor of Grindstone, Pa., Orville W. Higinbotham and wife, Maxine of Smithfield, Pa., Donald Lee Higinbotham, Sr. and wife Patricia of Blainesburg, Pa., and LeRoy S. Higinbotham and wife Evelyn of Smock; a daughter, Ada Jane Glover and husband, Robert, Sr. of Bruceton Mills, W.Va., daughter-in-law, Iva Higinbotham of Grindstone, Pa.; 30 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Miller Rode of Grindstone; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends will be received in the ROBERT T. KISH FUNERAL HOME, 19 Legion Street, Republic, Pa., today from 4 to 9 p.m. and on Friday until 1 p.m., the hour of Service with the Rev. Norman Hunt officiating. Interment will be in LaFayette Memorial Park.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 04/08/2010
Bey Higginbotham
Peacefully, on April 3, 2010, of East Liberty, he leaves to cherish his loss children Kenneth Higginbotham, Rene Higginbotham, Nickolette Douglas, Freedom Bey, William Bey, Matikka Bey, Damon Bey, Britney Bey; grandchildren; great grandchildren; brothers; sisters; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 2-7 p.m. at SPRIGGS & WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 720 North Lang Avenue, E.E. where services will be held on Saturday at 11a.m.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 07/10/2010
Annarose Higginbotham Fedele (1965-2010) PA
FEDELE, ANNAROSE (HIGGINBOTHAM) Age 45 of Turtle Creek on Thursday, July 8, 2010. Beloved wife of Mark Fedele. Caring daughter of Rose (Bagnato) and the late Donald Higginbotham. Loving mother of Anastasia (Michael) Hanlin and Anthony Cagnacci; sister of Nancy Stanich, Donald (Linda) Higginbotham Jr. and the late Joseph Higginbotham; sister in law of Debbie Gill; dear grandmother of Michael and Joseph Hanlin; special friend of Johnpaul Guyton and Rose Knight; also numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC. corner of Shaw & Triboro Ave. Turtle Creek (412-823-1950) where a service will be Tuesday 10 AM. Interment to follow at Plum Creek Cemetery.
The News Journal 09/25/2010
Sarah Olive Higginbotham King (1939-2010) WV/PA
Sarah O. Higginbotham King Age 70, wife of Chester L. King of East Fallowfield, PA, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 in Brandywine Hospital following a lengthy illness. Sarah was born in Otsego, WV, the daughter of the late Ira and Annie Riley Higginbotham. Due to her illness for the last ten years she was unable to continue her employment with the Coatesville Country Club. She operated the halfway house serving the members she so loved. Previously she worked at the Crestmont Diner as a cook and server. Sarah was a member of Kingsway Independent Church of Sadsburyville, where she was instrumental in the creation of the memorial garden. Her passions were her many flower gardens, baking cookies, breads, and preparing her children's favorite meals. Her main passion was crocheting, everyone benefited from her many gifts of afghans, sweater sets, hair bows and many other crocheted items. She was an excellent seamstress and made her own clothes. In addition to her husband Chester of 23 years, Sarah is survived by 6 children, Susie Gossert and husband Denny of Landenberg, PA, Lewis Butler and wife Karen of Harleysville, PA, Todd Fuller and wife Karen of Honey Brook, PA, Sarah Garriga and husband Greg of Saucier, MS, Mark Fuller and wife Cathee of Ephrata, PA, Lee Fuller and wife Bonnie of Christiana. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Higginbotham and wife Peggy of Glenmoore, PA, Leonard Higginbotham of Picayune, MS and a sister, Joanne Stotsenberg of Glouster City, NJ. Her dear daughter, Annie Bradley Wild and sister, Jane Alexander preceded her in death. Also survived by her best friend of 60 years, Lillian Kryder. The family expresses their deep appreciation and love for the staff at Brandywine Hospital for the care that she received during her many stays. We will be forever grateful. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Sarah's funeral service on Monday, September 27, at 11 am at Kingsway Independent Church, Morris Lane, Sadsburyville, PA. Visitation will be at the church from 10 to 11 am. Interment will be in Upper Octoraro Cemetery, Route 10, Parkesburg, PA, following the service. Arrangements by the MACLEAN-CHAMBERLAIN FUNERAL HOME, INC Wagontown, PA 610-384-7191
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/26/2010
Patricia A. Higginbotham Kelly (1941-2010) PA/FL
KELLY PATRICIA A. "PAT" 69, of Arcadia, Fla., passed away Monday Sept. 13, 2010 at Tide Well Hospice House in Arcadia, FL. She was born June 30, 1941 in Homestead, Pa. to Violet (Gertrude) Hatfield and Raymond Higginbotham. Pat worked for more than 30 yrs at Group Health Inc. in Washington, DC. After early retirement she started a second career at Mount Vernon Travel in Alexandria, VA. She retired a second time in 2005. Pat moved from Alexandria, VA to Arcadia, FL adopting it as her new home. Always with a quip and lighthearted approach to life's challenges, she had a passion for on line gaming. This allowed her to reach beyond her homesteads in PA, VA, and FL and develop many more dear friendships. Survivors include a son, David P Kelly, Jr., Her brothers Keith, Bruce and Paul Bennett, and her sister Susan Higginbotham. Pat was preceded in death by a daughter, a sister, a brother and her parents. It was Pat's wish that no viewing or services be held. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Tide Well Hospice Inc., 917 North Arcadia Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266.
The Daily Local 01/04/2011
Leonard D. Higginbotham Sr. (1944-2010) WV/PA
Leonard D. "Butch" "Pops" Higginbotham, Sr., 66, of Quakertown, died December 25, 2010 in his home. Born in Mullens, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Ira and Annie (Riley) Higginbotham. He was an amusement ride technician for Crescent City Amusements, in Slidell, Louisiana. He enjoyed dirt track racing, football, and going to casinos playing video poker. He is survived by a son, Leonard, Jr. and a daughter Amy Blackmon and her husband Mike all of Quakertown; a brother, Bob and a sister, JoAnne; two grandchildren Emily Rebecca and Brandon Joseph. He was predeceased by a daughter Rebecca, a brother Ira, and three sisters Sara, Jane, and Nancy. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, January 7, in the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 W. Broad St., Quakertown, PA 18951. Calling hour is from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday. Family requests everyone to dress casual. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the family in care of the funeral home at the above address.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 01/19/2011
Rose P. Bagnato Higginbotham (1931-2011) PA
HIGGINBOTHAM ROSE P. (BAGNATO) Age 79, of Beechview on Sunday, January 16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Donald R. Higginbotham, Sr.; loving mother of Nancy L. Stanich, Donald R., Jr. (Linda) and the late Annarose Cagnacci and Joseph Higginbotham; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Friends received Wednesday 2-4 and 6 p.m. until time of funeral service, at 7:30 p.m. at BRUSCO-NAPIER FUNERAL SERVICE, LTD., Broadway and Shiras Avenues, Beechview. Interment private.
02/13/2011
Gwendolyn Pletcher Higinbotham (1913-2011) PA
Gwendolyn Higinbotham, 97, of Uniontown, died at 2:26 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2011, in her home. She was born April 19, 1913, in Allison, Fayette County, a daughter of the late Harvey and Roxlina Downes Pletcher. Mrs. Higinbotham resided in Uniontown most of her life and worked as a seamstress at Kaufmann's in Uniontown. She enjoyed craft work and knitting. She was the last of her immediate family. Deceased are three brothers, Tom Pletcher, George Pletcher and Charles Pletcher, and a sister, Leota Harden. Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Yoskovich Funeral Home, 724966-5500, Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director, 300 South Vine Street (Route 88), Carmichaels, where a funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17. Pastor John Rich Dorean will officiate. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.
North Hills Patch 09/24/2011
Haley M. Higginbotham (1980-2011) TX/PA
Haley M. Higginbotham, 31, of West View, formerly of Ross Twp., died Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Born in Houston, TX on June 5, 1980, she is the daughter of Debra (Michael) Ignelzi and Robert (Paula Heard) Higginbotham; granddaughter of Harriet Nagy and Helen Hughes; sister of Bethany Higginbotham; step-sister of Katherine and Lauren Ignelzi. Also survived by her best friend and canine companion, Josie, as well as many dear cousins, aunts and uncles. Interment will be private and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Haley was a passionate animal lover and worked with the Butler County Humane Society. Arrangements entrusted to Schellhaas Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., West View.
Patriot-News 01/29/2012
Ilah Sue Higginbotham Lawyer (1923-2012) AL/PA
Sue Higginbotham Lawyer, 88, of Middletown, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012, in the Colonial Park Care Center, Lower Paxton Township. Born in Tarrant, AL, on June 15, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Ellis P. and Elizabeth Susan Higginbotham. Sue retired from the Credit Central Department of Sears, Roebuck & Company, Harrisburg. She was a member of the Church of the Redeemer United Church of Christ, Hershey. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 380, Harrisburg; and the Women of the Moose Chapter 552, Middletown. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, nothing meant more to Sue than her family. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Adrian Rufus Watson, Jr.; a grandson, Rusty Watson; four sisters; and one brother. Sue is survived by her husband of 60 years, Kenneth G. Lawyer, whom she married on December 26, 1951; four sons, Ronald E. Watson of Cleveland, TN, J. Adrian Watson husband of Helen "Scootie" Watson of Callao, VA, James E. Watson husband of Sandra Watson of Elizabethtown, and Kenneth W. Lawyer of Middletown; one daughter, Sandy G. Dragovan companion of Michael E. Ramsey of Middletown; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and her beloved dog, Pugs. In keeping with Sue's wishes, there will be no services. Inurnment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, East Hanover Township. Trefz & Bowser Funeral Home, Inc., 114 West Main Street, Hummelstown, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, Inc., East Shore Shelter, 7790 Grayson Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 04/07/2013
Josephine Higginbotham (????-2013) PA
Peacefully on April 6, 2013, surrounded by family. Leaves to cherish her memory, son, William Burke; brothers, Thomas and Gerald Higginbotham; sisters, Katherine (Albert) Frazier, Lorraine James-Wilson and Betty L. Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Final arrangements are private. Arrangements of care entrusted to HOUSE OF LAW INC., Penn Hills.
The Bradford Era 05/25/2013
Robert D. Higginbotham (1979-2013) PA
KANE - Robert D. "Rob" Higginbotham, 33, of 420 Park Ave., Kane, died Thursday evening (May 23, 2013) due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Highland Township, south of Kane. Born Nov. 7, 1979, in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the Rev. Robert W. and Ruth McDowell Higginbotham Jr. Rob was a drug and alcohol counselor at Abraxis near Marienville. A member of the First United Methodist Church in Kane, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a coach for the Kane Area Soccer Association for those under six years old. Surviving, in addition to his parents of Cranberry Township, are his fiancée, Katie Cappello of Kane; two sons, Connor W. and Robert "RJ" Higginbotham, both at home; a sister, Rebecca J. Gillam of Edwardsville, Kan.; and grandparents Robert W. and Betty Higginbotham Sr. Several aunts and uncles survive, plus a niece and a nephew. He was preceded in death by grandparents F. Wilson and Kathryn Jean McDowell and Delores J. Higginbotham. The family will receive friends Sunday at the Ronald McDonald II Funeral Home Inc. from 2 to 4 p.m., at which time a memorial service will be held there with the Rev. Douglas B. Myers, pastor of the Unionville United Methodist Church, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions may be made to the Kane Area Soccer Association; or toward an educational trust for his sons at Northwest Savings Bank, 56 Fraley St., Kane, PA 16735.
The Bradford Era 09/19/2013
Brenda D. Higginbotham Morris (1954-2013) FL/PA
ELDRED - Brenda D. Morris, 58, formerly of Eldred, passed away Tuesday (Sept. 17, 2013) at Sena-Kean Manor in Smethport following a long illness. Born Oct. 29, 1954, in Jacksonville, Fla., she was a daughter of Fred and Lucy Burrows Higginbotham. Brenda was a 1972 graduate of Zephyrhills (Fla.) High School and later attended community college. She had resided in the Eldred area since 1988, and before entering Sena-Kean Manor she had resided in Hazel Hurst with her fiancé, Theodore Foster. She had been employed by the McKean County Redevelopment and Housing Authority in Smethport before becoming disabled. Brenda loved being with her grandchildren. She was an avid thrifter and enjoyed reading. Surviving are one son, Matthew (Donna) Morris of East Smethport; one daughter, Stacy (Bryan) Greene of Lake Wylie, S.C.; six grandchildren, Bryanna Greene, Wyatt Greene, Matthew Morris II, Kristopher Lowman, Abigail Cummings and Nicholas Cummings; one brother, Sonny Higginbotham of Zephyrhills; and three sisters, Betty Coleman of Okeechobee, Fla., Sue Baker of Newark, Ark., and Carol (Dale) Eudy of Dunnellon, Fla. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Addison. Friends may call Saturday at the Frame Funeral Home in Eldred from noon to 3 p.m., at which time a memorial service will be held with the Rev. Dan Mong officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a local ambulance association of the donor's choice.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 11/07/2013
Vanessa B. Higginbotham (1953-2013) PA/NC
HIGGINBOTHAM VANESSA B. Age 60, formerly of Coraopolis, most recently of Raleigh, NC, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013. She was born in Sewickley on April 9, 1953. Beloved daughter of Bernice (Turner) Higginbotham and the late James Higginbotham; loving sister of James Ashley and Leonard Tracy (Linda) Higginbotham, all of Raleigh, NC. Vanessa was in the first class to graduate from Cornell High School in 1972. She obtained her B.S. in Education from Cheyney University in Philadelphia, then worked briefly in the Moon Area Elementary School. Vanessa loved life and the places she had lived, St. Croix Virgin Islands and Summerville, SC. Afflicted all her life with Friedreich's Ataxia, she had a quiet strength of spirit, never once complaining and always kind. Visitation Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service at Noon at COPELAND'S CORAOPOLIS, 867 Fifth Ave. In lieu of flowers, tributes can be made to the National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447.
01/14/2016
Thomas Edward Higinbotham (1926-2016) PA
Thomas E. Higginbotham, 89, formerly of Brighton Township, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Township, where he had been a resident since 2009. Born October 28, 1926, in Rice’s Landing, PA, he was a son of the late George Coffman and Lucille Gray Higginbotham. Tom graduated 9th in his senior class of 83 and upon graduation, served proudly in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II where he was honorably discharged in 1946. Using his GI Bill, he graduated in 1950 from Waynesburg College. With his degree in hand, he started his career at Michael Baker, and remained there until his retirement in 1991 after 37 years. Tom was a member and treasurer of the Beaver Valley Camera Club, Beaver Men’s Club, and a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels. As a man of great faith, Tom was a longtime, devout member of the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver. He loved God, religiously studied the Bible and devotions, and since 1956, served in many capacities including Deacon, Elder, Clerk of Sessions for several classes, and teacher for the Men’s Sunday School Class. In his spare time, Tom enjoyed golfing and looked forward to photo opportunities during Pittsburgh’s Light Up Nights. When the snow fell, you would be able to find him sledding on the hill behind the family home of 47 years in Wickham Heights. Preceding Tom in death was his beloved wife, Dixie Jean Snell of Waynesburg, whom he married in November 1952 and loved until her death 59 years later in May of 2012. Surviving Tom is a daughter, Carrie Lynn (Gary Wayne) Boettner, Spartanburg, SC; one grandson, Thomas William Boettner, MN; a brother, George C. Higginbotham, Jr., OH; a sister, Janet (Robert) Jennings, Ardmore, PA, and several nieces, cousins and a nephew. Friends will be received at the First Presbyterian Church, 252 College Avenue, Beaver, on Friday, January 15, 2016 from 3 p.m. until time of service at 5 p.m. A private interment will take place at Beaver Cemetery, Beaver. Funeral arrangements are being handled by NOLL FUNERAL HOME INC., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com. Memorial contributions in Tom’s name may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 252 College Avenue, Beaver, PA 15009. The family would like to extend its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the “girls” of the Skilled Nursing West Wing at Sherwood Oaks and Nurse Practitioner Chrissy Bell for their friendship, smiles, and loving care. Also, the Sherwood Oaks Yellow Jackets for getting Tom to Chapel every Sunday, and a special “Thank You” to the “Fabulous Baker Boys” for the many years of friendship given Tom over lunches at the Wooden Angel. Tom is now at peace and has seen God’s face, a reward he had strived toward his entire life.
