The Perry County Times, 29 Oct 1925 (Thurs), page 3
Many friends were sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Manerva (sic) Stambaugh, who passed away at her home two miles west of Blain, on Friday night, shortly after the midnight hour. She had been failing for the past year and last July took worse and has been gradually weakening ever since. The Sunday before she died she took her bed. She was afflicted with kidney trouble and together with heart failure caused her death. In her illness she was tenderly cared for by Mr. and Mrs. David Stambaugh, who live in the same house. Her daughter, Mrs. Orner, of Harrisburg, came to her mother's bedside last Monday.
Mrs. Manerva Catherine Stambaugh was a daughter of the late Isaac and Mary (Shearer) Book, and was born in Juniata county, August 26, 1861, died October 24, 1925, aged 64 years, 1 month and 28 days. She was married to David Stambaugh May 31, '93 at Warble, Juniata county, by the Rev. F. D. Book. After their marriage they took up housekeeping in the house where her death occurred. Two children resulted by their union who are, Mary Charlotte, wife of Lester E. Orner, of Harrisburg, and David Book Stambaugh, of Jackson township. Mr. Stambaugh, husband of the deceased, died five years ago last August. There are four grandchildren, Inez, Book, Elizabeth and Rhobie Stambaugh. Mrs. Stambaugh is survived by the following step-children: Samuel H. Stambaugh and John W. Stambaugh, of Aberdeen, Idaho, Dessie, wife of Emmett R. Shreffler, of Congress Park, Ill.; Annie, wife of Emil Johnson, of Blain Island, Ill., and Della, wife of Wm. N. Zimmerman, of Blain. Mrs. Stambaugh is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. S. Q. Rohrer, of North Dakota; Hays Book, of Carvey, Ia.; Bruce Book, of Esterville, Ia.; Charlie Book, of Laurens, Ia.; Elmer Book, of Ohio; Mrs. C. C. Meminger, Samuel S. Book and Isaac Book, of Juniata county; Mrs. Lina Hamaker and Harvey Book, of Harrisburg. A brother, Oscar Book, died at his home in Warble twelve years ago.
Mrs. Stambaugh was a fine christian woman and endeared herself to a wide circle of friends, who regret her death, who had not yet reached the allotted span of life. Mrs. Stambaugh was a kind and affectionate mother and took great interest in her children. She was a faithful member of the Church of the Brethren for many years. She was devoted to the church of her choice and worked diligently towards its upbuilding. Mrs. Stambaugh was a dear and kind woman and was a good neighbor.
The funeral was held on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with services conducted at her late home by the Rev. Trostle P. Dick, her pastor. Interment was made in the new Blain cemetery. The pallbearers were Harvey Book, Isaac Book, S. S. Book, C. C. Meminger, W. H. Book and David E. Book. Beautiful flowers were presented by friends.

PA Death Certificate: died in Jackson Township due to endocarditis