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Edward A Glunt, aged 63, of 2202 Seventh avenue, a well known local contractor, died at his home at 7.10 o'clock last evening of a complication of diseases after having been bedfast for the past six months. He was born at Richlands, Cambria county, on Jan. 9, 1871, a son of Levi and Mary Reese Glunt, but had resided in Altoona for a number of years, being employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company at East Altoona prior to entering the contracting business. Mr. Glunt engaged principally in paving and similar work, including bridge building throughout the state. One of his contracts covered the rebuilding of the Martinsburg reservoir four years ago. He was active in politics and civic affairs and had served as Republican committeeman from his ward for some time. On Sept. 6, 1905, Mr. Glunt was united in marriage with Miss Lillian May Garrecht, the surviving son being born to the marriage. The first Mrs. Glunt died some years ago and on Dec. 24, 1921, Mr. Glunt was united in marriage with Miss Fannie M. Cassidy. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fanny Cassidy Glunt, one son George E. Glunt, two grandchildren, Lillian and George and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Cherry and Mrs. Maude Boone and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grace Ingram Glunt, all of the city. Mr. Glunt was a member of the First Baptist church for the past 42 years.
Altoona Mirror, June 28, 1934
Edward A Glunt, aged 63, of 2202 Seventh avenue, a well known local contractor, died at his home at 7.10 o'clock last evening of a complication of diseases after having been bedfast for the past six months. He was born at Richlands, Cambria county, on Jan. 9, 1871, a son of Levi and Mary Reese Glunt, but had resided in Altoona for a number of years, being employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company at East Altoona prior to entering the contracting business. Mr. Glunt engaged principally in paving and similar work, including bridge building throughout the state. One of his contracts covered the rebuilding of the Martinsburg reservoir four years ago. He was active in politics and civic affairs and had served as Republican committeeman from his ward for some time. On Sept. 6, 1905, Mr. Glunt was united in marriage with Miss Lillian May Garrecht, the surviving son being born to the marriage. The first Mrs. Glunt died some years ago and on Dec. 24, 1921, Mr. Glunt was united in marriage with Miss Fannie M. Cassidy. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fanny Cassidy Glunt, one son George E. Glunt, two grandchildren, Lillian and George and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Cherry and Mrs. Maude Boone and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grace Ingram Glunt, all of the city. Mr. Glunt was a member of the First Baptist church for the past 42 years.
Altoona Mirror, June 28, 1934
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Edward A Glunt, aged 63, of 2202 Seventh avenue, a well known local contractor, died at his home at 7.10 o'clock last evening of a complication of diseases after having been bedfast for the past six months. He was born at Richlands, Cambria county, on Jan. 9, 1871, a son of Levi and Mary Reese Glunt, but had resided in Altoona for a number of years, being employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company at East Altoona prior to entering the contracting business. Mr. Glunt engaged principally in paving and similar work, including bridge building throughout the state. One of his contracts covered the rebuilding of the Martinsburg reservoir four years ago. He was active in politics and civic affairs and had served as Republican committeeman from his ward for some time. On Sept. 6, 1905, Mr. Glunt was united in marriage with Miss Lillian May Garrecht, the surviving son being born to the marriage. The first Mrs. Glunt died some years ago and on Dec. 24, 1921, Mr. Glunt was united in marriage with Miss Fannie M. Cassidy. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fanny Cassidy Glunt, one son George E. Glunt, two grandchildren, Lillian and George and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Cherry and Mrs. Maude Boone and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grace Ingram Glunt, all of the city. Mr. Glunt was a member of the First Baptist church for the past 42 years.
Altoona Mirror, June 28, 1934
Edward A Glunt, aged 63, of 2202 Seventh avenue, a well known local contractor, died at his home at 7.10 o'clock last evening of a complication of diseases after having been bedfast for the past six months. He was born at Richlands, Cambria county, on Jan. 9, 1871, a son of Levi and Mary Reese Glunt, but had resided in Altoona for a number of years, being employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company at East Altoona prior to entering the contracting business. Mr. Glunt engaged principally in paving and similar work, including bridge building throughout the state. One of his contracts covered the rebuilding of the Martinsburg reservoir four years ago. He was active in politics and civic affairs and had served as Republican committeeman from his ward for some time. On Sept. 6, 1905, Mr. Glunt was united in marriage with Miss Lillian May Garrecht, the surviving son being born to the marriage. The first Mrs. Glunt died some years ago and on Dec. 24, 1921, Mr. Glunt was united in marriage with Miss Fannie M. Cassidy. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Fanny Cassidy Glunt, one son George E. Glunt, two grandchildren, Lillian and George and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Cherry and Mrs. Maude Boone and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grace Ingram Glunt, all of the city. Mr. Glunt was a member of the First Baptist church for the past 42 years.
Altoona Mirror, June 28, 1934
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