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Obituary:
The Gospel Herald, Volume XVI, Number 48 - February 28, 1924 - pages 972, 973.
Knavel. - Bro. Levi Knavel was born Aug. 20, 1861; died of heart trouble at his home near Salix, Cambria Co., Pa., Jan. 27, 1924; aged 62 y. 5 m. 7 d.
He united with the Mennonite Church many years ago and was a very regular attendant at church. He served as trustee of the church bought from the Lutherans about twenty-five years ago and also of the new church later put up on part of his farm. He served continuously as janitor, and he also held different positions in the congregation. On account of his active work in the church, he will be greatly missed in this small congregation.
He is survived by his widow, 5 sons, 2 daughters, besides a number of grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted by S. G. Shetler, assisted by E. J. Blough at the home and the church, after which the body was laid away in the cemetery on his farm. The funeral was one of the most largely attended in this community.
--Obituary submitted by creativeartist
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Obituary:
The Gospel Herald, Volume XVI, Number 48 - February 28, 1924 - pages 972, 973.
Knavel. - Bro. Levi Knavel was born Aug. 20, 1861; died of heart trouble at his home near Salix, Cambria Co., Pa., Jan. 27, 1924; aged 62 y. 5 m. 7 d.
He united with the Mennonite Church many years ago and was a very regular attendant at church. He served as trustee of the church bought from the Lutherans about twenty-five years ago and also of the new church later put up on part of his farm. He served continuously as janitor, and he also held different positions in the congregation. On account of his active work in the church, he will be greatly missed in this small congregation.
He is survived by his widow, 5 sons, 2 daughters, besides a number of grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted by S. G. Shetler, assisted by E. J. Blough at the home and the church, after which the body was laid away in the cemetery on his farm. The funeral was one of the most largely attended in this community.
--Obituary submitted by creativeartist
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