Guy Walter Edmiston 86, Stoneham, was found dead at his home, Thursday, Nov 7, 1974, of apparently self-inflicted carbon monoxide poisoning. Time of death was estimated at 1:15 p.m. A resident of Stoneham for more than 50 years, he was born Dec. 12, 1886, in Forest County. He retired in 1949 after working for many years as a leaseman with South Penn Oil Company. He was a member of Stoneham United Methodist Church and a Charter Member of the Irvine Rod and Gun Club.
His wife, Mary Edmiston preceded him in death in February of 1958.
Surviving are three sons, Edward Edmiston, Philadelphia, Foster Edmiston, Tiona and Arnold Edmiston, Clarendon Heights; 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son and two daughters and several brothers and sisters.
Calling hours are being observed today from 3-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home. The funeral services will be held there at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. R. G. Lilley, pastor of Stoneham United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
Guy Walter Edmiston 86, Stoneham, was found dead at his home, Thursday, Nov 7, 1974, of apparently self-inflicted carbon monoxide poisoning. Time of death was estimated at 1:15 p.m. A resident of Stoneham for more than 50 years, he was born Dec. 12, 1886, in Forest County. He retired in 1949 after working for many years as a leaseman with South Penn Oil Company. He was a member of Stoneham United Methodist Church and a Charter Member of the Irvine Rod and Gun Club.
His wife, Mary Edmiston preceded him in death in February of 1958.
Surviving are three sons, Edward Edmiston, Philadelphia, Foster Edmiston, Tiona and Arnold Edmiston, Clarendon Heights; 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a son and two daughters and several brothers and sisters.
Calling hours are being observed today from 3-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Peterson-Blick Funeral Home. The funeral services will be held there at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. R. G. Lilley, pastor of Stoneham United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
Family Members
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Elizabeth May Edmiston Thomas
1871–1896
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Jessie A. Edmiston Neely
1872–1893
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Flora Octavia Edmiston Hopkins
1874–1935
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Fannie Blanche Edmiston Claypool
1876–1964
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John David Edmiston
1878–1902
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Daniel Webster Edmiston
1881–1944
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Ethel M. Edmiston
1885–1893
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Myrtle Pearl Edmiston Irwin
1889–1933
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Roy Edmiston
1891–1893
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Lester Orion Edmiston
1892–1956
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