Obit: Sharon Herald, Tuesday, August 31, 1926 pgs. 1 & 6
Beloved Head Of Sunshine Society Dies
Mrs. F. H. Alderman Helped Organize Sharon Branch and For Twenty Years Served As Its President, In Addition To Being Of Late Years In Charge Of The Western Pennsylvania District
Death, yesterday afternoon, ended a life of remarkable service and brought sorrow to thousands of friends of Mrs. Ada Runser Alderman, wife of Fred H. Alderman, 291 Walnut avenue, president of the Sharon Sunshine Society, who passed away at the family home at 3:45 p.m. Relatives and close friends were present when the end came and their grief was reflected in the hearts of all who knew her.
Mrs. Alderman had been ill for some time with Bright's disease and complication but her condition did not become critical until about two weeks ago. Until the last, her heart was in her work as head of the Sunshine Society and her mind was active in planning for the organization to which she gave such noble service.
In addition to her work as leader of the local branch, Mrs. Alderman was president of the Western Pennsylvania Division of Sunshine Societies and her death will be keenly felt throughout the entire district.
Mrs. Ada Runser Alderman was born in Sharon, the daughter of the late Sebastian and Adeline Runser. Her father was one of the pioneer iron manufacturers of the Shenango Valley and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. In 1879 she was united in marriage to Fred H. Alderman, prominent Sharon merchant.
Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. George H. Allen of Sharon; one brother, LeRoy S. Runser of Sharon; one sister, Mrs. Katherine R. Stevens of Sharon and three grandchildren.
Of Mrs. Alderman it has been said that the history of her life was the history of the Sharon Sunshine Society. Always concerned by the needs of the poor and afflicted, she was ever active in their behalf and it was natural to her noble nature that she should be one of the founders of a branch of the society in her home city. When the local organization was formed on Wednesday, November 11, 1903, Mrs. Alderman was named vice president and a member of the Advisory Board. Three years later, in 1906, she was elected president to succeed Mrs. S. A. Gibson, now of Kansas City, MO. She had been head of the organization during the entire 20 years since that time, a remarkable record of unselfish devotion to an ideal and fine work for a worthy cause.
When the local organization was first formed, meetings were held at the homes of the members and later in a hall in Main street. Mrs. Alderman was a close friend of the Buhl Independent Rifles and was held in highest regard by the officers and men of the company. When their Armory was completed, they immediately gave the Sunshine Society a room from which they could carry on their activities.
In 1914, the late Frank H. Buhl became interested in the fine efforts of the society. He got in touch with Mrs. Alderman and had her explain to him the activities and aims of the organization.
Before this meeting, Mr. Buhl had learned that the society had started a fund for some purpose and he asked Mrs. Alderman about this. She informed him that the Sunshine Society had a dream and, at Mr. Buhl's request, disclosed the purpose - the construction of a home to meet the ever increasing demands of the large amount of work being done.
This impressed Mr. Buhl most favorably and he instructed Mrs. Alderman to rent a house until plans could be made for a new home. He asked Mrs. Alderman to find a suitable lot as a site for a new home and the present location of the Sunshine Home, 54 Walnut avenue, was her selection. Until the new building was completed, the activities of the organization was carried on from a house which was rented in Sharpsville avenue.
The new building was dedicated on August 14, 1918. It has proved invaluable to the society in carrying on its work and permitted the expansion of activities which had been so long desired by Mrs. Alderman and her co-workers.
Just after the organization of the local branch in 1903, Mrs. Cynthia Westover Alden, president general of the Sunshine Society, visited Sharon. On this occasion she met Mrs. Alderman and a close friendship sprang up. This friendship continued through the years and Mrs. Alderman and her work were always greatly admired by Mrs. Alden.
Mrs. Alderman was long active in Sunshine Society affairs in this district and assisted in organizing new branches throughout the western part of the state. Several years ago she was elected president of the Western District and was active in this office until her death.
Although she had been ill for some time, Mrs. Alderman refused to give up her work and last May, was present at the national convention of Sunshine Societies, held in Batavia, N. Y. On this occasion she delivered an address and read her report of the Sharon's Society's activities.
Particularly pleasing to the many friends and admirers of Mrs. Alderman was the dedication, two years ago, of a room in her honor in the Nurses' Home of the Arthur Home for Blind Babies at Summit, N. J., by the other branches in the Western Pennsylvania District. The room was named the Ada L. Alderman room. This act was in recognition of Mrs. Alderman's untiring efforts in behalf of the entire district.
In addition to her numerous activities in the Sunshine Society, Mrs. Alderman always found time to be a wonderful mother and an inspiring friend. She was widely known throughout the entire Shenango Valley and was loved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
Sharon Herald, Wednesday, September 1, 1926 pg. 16
Funeral Services
The funeral services for Mrs. Fred H. Alderman, widely known Sharon woman, were held this afternoon at the home in Walnut avenue, with Rev. Dr. E. J. Owen, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, in charge. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery.
The pallbearers were: Capt. Thomas J. Price, Dr. C. M. Ashton, Harry Adams, Dr. J. H. Quinby, H. B. McDowell, C. W. Foster, Charles Stockton and A. W. McDowell.
(Ada Runser Alderman was born Sept. 13, 1858.)
Beloved Head Of Sunshine Society Dies
Mrs. F. H. Alderman Helped Organize Sharon Branch and For Twenty Years Served As Its President, In Addition To Being Of Late Years In Charge Of The Western Pennsylvania District
Death, yesterday afternoon, ended a life of remarkable service and brought sorrow to thousands of friends of Mrs. Ada Runser Alderman, wife of Fred H. Alderman, 291 Walnut avenue, president of the Sharon Sunshine Society, who passed away at the family home at 3:45 p.m. Relatives and close friends were present when the end came and their grief was reflected in the hearts of all who knew her.
Mrs. Alderman had been ill for some time with Bright's disease and complication but her condition did not become critical until about two weeks ago. Until the last, her heart was in her work as head of the Sunshine Society and her mind was active in planning for the organization to which she gave such noble service.
In addition to her work as leader of the local branch, Mrs. Alderman was president of the Western Pennsylvania Division of Sunshine Societies and her death will be keenly felt throughout the entire district.
Mrs. Ada Runser Alderman was born in Sharon, the daughter of the late Sebastian and Adeline Runser. Her father was one of the pioneer iron manufacturers of the Shenango Valley and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. In 1879 she was united in marriage to Fred H. Alderman, prominent Sharon merchant.
Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. George H. Allen of Sharon; one brother, LeRoy S. Runser of Sharon; one sister, Mrs. Katherine R. Stevens of Sharon and three grandchildren.
Of Mrs. Alderman it has been said that the history of her life was the history of the Sharon Sunshine Society. Always concerned by the needs of the poor and afflicted, she was ever active in their behalf and it was natural to her noble nature that she should be one of the founders of a branch of the society in her home city. When the local organization was formed on Wednesday, November 11, 1903, Mrs. Alderman was named vice president and a member of the Advisory Board. Three years later, in 1906, she was elected president to succeed Mrs. S. A. Gibson, now of Kansas City, MO. She had been head of the organization during the entire 20 years since that time, a remarkable record of unselfish devotion to an ideal and fine work for a worthy cause.
When the local organization was first formed, meetings were held at the homes of the members and later in a hall in Main street. Mrs. Alderman was a close friend of the Buhl Independent Rifles and was held in highest regard by the officers and men of the company. When their Armory was completed, they immediately gave the Sunshine Society a room from which they could carry on their activities.
In 1914, the late Frank H. Buhl became interested in the fine efforts of the society. He got in touch with Mrs. Alderman and had her explain to him the activities and aims of the organization.
Before this meeting, Mr. Buhl had learned that the society had started a fund for some purpose and he asked Mrs. Alderman about this. She informed him that the Sunshine Society had a dream and, at Mr. Buhl's request, disclosed the purpose - the construction of a home to meet the ever increasing demands of the large amount of work being done.
This impressed Mr. Buhl most favorably and he instructed Mrs. Alderman to rent a house until plans could be made for a new home. He asked Mrs. Alderman to find a suitable lot as a site for a new home and the present location of the Sunshine Home, 54 Walnut avenue, was her selection. Until the new building was completed, the activities of the organization was carried on from a house which was rented in Sharpsville avenue.
The new building was dedicated on August 14, 1918. It has proved invaluable to the society in carrying on its work and permitted the expansion of activities which had been so long desired by Mrs. Alderman and her co-workers.
Just after the organization of the local branch in 1903, Mrs. Cynthia Westover Alden, president general of the Sunshine Society, visited Sharon. On this occasion she met Mrs. Alderman and a close friendship sprang up. This friendship continued through the years and Mrs. Alderman and her work were always greatly admired by Mrs. Alden.
Mrs. Alderman was long active in Sunshine Society affairs in this district and assisted in organizing new branches throughout the western part of the state. Several years ago she was elected president of the Western District and was active in this office until her death.
Although she had been ill for some time, Mrs. Alderman refused to give up her work and last May, was present at the national convention of Sunshine Societies, held in Batavia, N. Y. On this occasion she delivered an address and read her report of the Sharon's Society's activities.
Particularly pleasing to the many friends and admirers of Mrs. Alderman was the dedication, two years ago, of a room in her honor in the Nurses' Home of the Arthur Home for Blind Babies at Summit, N. J., by the other branches in the Western Pennsylvania District. The room was named the Ada L. Alderman room. This act was in recognition of Mrs. Alderman's untiring efforts in behalf of the entire district.
In addition to her numerous activities in the Sunshine Society, Mrs. Alderman always found time to be a wonderful mother and an inspiring friend. She was widely known throughout the entire Shenango Valley and was loved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
Sharon Herald, Wednesday, September 1, 1926 pg. 16
Funeral Services
The funeral services for Mrs. Fred H. Alderman, widely known Sharon woman, were held this afternoon at the home in Walnut avenue, with Rev. Dr. E. J. Owen, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, in charge. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery.
The pallbearers were: Capt. Thomas J. Price, Dr. C. M. Ashton, Harry Adams, Dr. J. H. Quinby, H. B. McDowell, C. W. Foster, Charles Stockton and A. W. McDowell.
(Ada Runser Alderman was born Sept. 13, 1858.)
Obit: Sharon Herald, Tuesday, August 31, 1926 pgs. 1 & 6
Beloved Head Of Sunshine Society Dies
Mrs. F. H. Alderman Helped Organize Sharon Branch and For Twenty Years Served As Its President, In Addition To Being Of Late Years In Charge Of The Western Pennsylvania District
Death, yesterday afternoon, ended a life of remarkable service and brought sorrow to thousands of friends of Mrs. Ada Runser Alderman, wife of Fred H. Alderman, 291 Walnut avenue, president of the Sharon Sunshine Society, who passed away at the family home at 3:45 p.m. Relatives and close friends were present when the end came and their grief was reflected in the hearts of all who knew her.
Mrs. Alderman had been ill for some time with Bright's disease and complication but her condition did not become critical until about two weeks ago. Until the last, her heart was in her work as head of the Sunshine Society and her mind was active in planning for the organization to which she gave such noble service.
In addition to her work as leader of the local branch, Mrs. Alderman was president of the Western Pennsylvania Division of Sunshine Societies and her death will be keenly felt throughout the entire district.
Mrs. Ada Runser Alderman was born in Sharon, the daughter of the late Sebastian and Adeline Runser. Her father was one of the pioneer iron manufacturers of the Shenango Valley and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. In 1879 she was united in marriage to Fred H. Alderman, prominent Sharon merchant.
Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. George H. Allen of Sharon; one brother, LeRoy S. Runser of Sharon; one sister, Mrs. Katherine R. Stevens of Sharon and three grandchildren.
Of Mrs. Alderman it has been said that the history of her life was the history of the Sharon Sunshine Society. Always concerned by the needs of the poor and afflicted, she was ever active in their behalf and it was natural to her noble nature that she should be one of the founders of a branch of the society in her home city. When the local organization was formed on Wednesday, November 11, 1903, Mrs. Alderman was named vice president and a member of the Advisory Board. Three years later, in 1906, she was elected president to succeed Mrs. S. A. Gibson, now of Kansas City, MO. She had been head of the organization during the entire 20 years since that time, a remarkable record of unselfish devotion to an ideal and fine work for a worthy cause.
When the local organization was first formed, meetings were held at the homes of the members and later in a hall in Main street. Mrs. Alderman was a close friend of the Buhl Independent Rifles and was held in highest regard by the officers and men of the company. When their Armory was completed, they immediately gave the Sunshine Society a room from which they could carry on their activities.
In 1914, the late Frank H. Buhl became interested in the fine efforts of the society. He got in touch with Mrs. Alderman and had her explain to him the activities and aims of the organization.
Before this meeting, Mr. Buhl had learned that the society had started a fund for some purpose and he asked Mrs. Alderman about this. She informed him that the Sunshine Society had a dream and, at Mr. Buhl's request, disclosed the purpose - the construction of a home to meet the ever increasing demands of the large amount of work being done.
This impressed Mr. Buhl most favorably and he instructed Mrs. Alderman to rent a house until plans could be made for a new home. He asked Mrs. Alderman to find a suitable lot as a site for a new home and the present location of the Sunshine Home, 54 Walnut avenue, was her selection. Until the new building was completed, the activities of the organization was carried on from a house which was rented in Sharpsville avenue.
The new building was dedicated on August 14, 1918. It has proved invaluable to the society in carrying on its work and permitted the expansion of activities which had been so long desired by Mrs. Alderman and her co-workers.
Just after the organization of the local branch in 1903, Mrs. Cynthia Westover Alden, president general of the Sunshine Society, visited Sharon. On this occasion she met Mrs. Alderman and a close friendship sprang up. This friendship continued through the years and Mrs. Alderman and her work were always greatly admired by Mrs. Alden.
Mrs. Alderman was long active in Sunshine Society affairs in this district and assisted in organizing new branches throughout the western part of the state. Several years ago she was elected president of the Western District and was active in this office until her death.
Although she had been ill for some time, Mrs. Alderman refused to give up her work and last May, was present at the national convention of Sunshine Societies, held in Batavia, N. Y. On this occasion she delivered an address and read her report of the Sharon's Society's activities.
Particularly pleasing to the many friends and admirers of Mrs. Alderman was the dedication, two years ago, of a room in her honor in the Nurses' Home of the Arthur Home for Blind Babies at Summit, N. J., by the other branches in the Western Pennsylvania District. The room was named the Ada L. Alderman room. This act was in recognition of Mrs. Alderman's untiring efforts in behalf of the entire district.
In addition to her numerous activities in the Sunshine Society, Mrs. Alderman always found time to be a wonderful mother and an inspiring friend. She was widely known throughout the entire Shenango Valley and was loved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
Sharon Herald, Wednesday, September 1, 1926 pg. 16
Funeral Services
The funeral services for Mrs. Fred H. Alderman, widely known Sharon woman, were held this afternoon at the home in Walnut avenue, with Rev. Dr. E. J. Owen, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, in charge. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery.
The pallbearers were: Capt. Thomas J. Price, Dr. C. M. Ashton, Harry Adams, Dr. J. H. Quinby, H. B. McDowell, C. W. Foster, Charles Stockton and A. W. McDowell.
(Ada Runser Alderman was born Sept. 13, 1858.)
Beloved Head Of Sunshine Society Dies
Mrs. F. H. Alderman Helped Organize Sharon Branch and For Twenty Years Served As Its President, In Addition To Being Of Late Years In Charge Of The Western Pennsylvania District
Death, yesterday afternoon, ended a life of remarkable service and brought sorrow to thousands of friends of Mrs. Ada Runser Alderman, wife of Fred H. Alderman, 291 Walnut avenue, president of the Sharon Sunshine Society, who passed away at the family home at 3:45 p.m. Relatives and close friends were present when the end came and their grief was reflected in the hearts of all who knew her.
Mrs. Alderman had been ill for some time with Bright's disease and complication but her condition did not become critical until about two weeks ago. Until the last, her heart was in her work as head of the Sunshine Society and her mind was active in planning for the organization to which she gave such noble service.
In addition to her work as leader of the local branch, Mrs. Alderman was president of the Western Pennsylvania Division of Sunshine Societies and her death will be keenly felt throughout the entire district.
Mrs. Ada Runser Alderman was born in Sharon, the daughter of the late Sebastian and Adeline Runser. Her father was one of the pioneer iron manufacturers of the Shenango Valley and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. In 1879 she was united in marriage to Fred H. Alderman, prominent Sharon merchant.
Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. George H. Allen of Sharon; one brother, LeRoy S. Runser of Sharon; one sister, Mrs. Katherine R. Stevens of Sharon and three grandchildren.
Of Mrs. Alderman it has been said that the history of her life was the history of the Sharon Sunshine Society. Always concerned by the needs of the poor and afflicted, she was ever active in their behalf and it was natural to her noble nature that she should be one of the founders of a branch of the society in her home city. When the local organization was formed on Wednesday, November 11, 1903, Mrs. Alderman was named vice president and a member of the Advisory Board. Three years later, in 1906, she was elected president to succeed Mrs. S. A. Gibson, now of Kansas City, MO. She had been head of the organization during the entire 20 years since that time, a remarkable record of unselfish devotion to an ideal and fine work for a worthy cause.
When the local organization was first formed, meetings were held at the homes of the members and later in a hall in Main street. Mrs. Alderman was a close friend of the Buhl Independent Rifles and was held in highest regard by the officers and men of the company. When their Armory was completed, they immediately gave the Sunshine Society a room from which they could carry on their activities.
In 1914, the late Frank H. Buhl became interested in the fine efforts of the society. He got in touch with Mrs. Alderman and had her explain to him the activities and aims of the organization.
Before this meeting, Mr. Buhl had learned that the society had started a fund for some purpose and he asked Mrs. Alderman about this. She informed him that the Sunshine Society had a dream and, at Mr. Buhl's request, disclosed the purpose - the construction of a home to meet the ever increasing demands of the large amount of work being done.
This impressed Mr. Buhl most favorably and he instructed Mrs. Alderman to rent a house until plans could be made for a new home. He asked Mrs. Alderman to find a suitable lot as a site for a new home and the present location of the Sunshine Home, 54 Walnut avenue, was her selection. Until the new building was completed, the activities of the organization was carried on from a house which was rented in Sharpsville avenue.
The new building was dedicated on August 14, 1918. It has proved invaluable to the society in carrying on its work and permitted the expansion of activities which had been so long desired by Mrs. Alderman and her co-workers.
Just after the organization of the local branch in 1903, Mrs. Cynthia Westover Alden, president general of the Sunshine Society, visited Sharon. On this occasion she met Mrs. Alderman and a close friendship sprang up. This friendship continued through the years and Mrs. Alderman and her work were always greatly admired by Mrs. Alden.
Mrs. Alderman was long active in Sunshine Society affairs in this district and assisted in organizing new branches throughout the western part of the state. Several years ago she was elected president of the Western District and was active in this office until her death.
Although she had been ill for some time, Mrs. Alderman refused to give up her work and last May, was present at the national convention of Sunshine Societies, held in Batavia, N. Y. On this occasion she delivered an address and read her report of the Sharon's Society's activities.
Particularly pleasing to the many friends and admirers of Mrs. Alderman was the dedication, two years ago, of a room in her honor in the Nurses' Home of the Arthur Home for Blind Babies at Summit, N. J., by the other branches in the Western Pennsylvania District. The room was named the Ada L. Alderman room. This act was in recognition of Mrs. Alderman's untiring efforts in behalf of the entire district.
In addition to her numerous activities in the Sunshine Society, Mrs. Alderman always found time to be a wonderful mother and an inspiring friend. She was widely known throughout the entire Shenango Valley and was loved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
Sharon Herald, Wednesday, September 1, 1926 pg. 16
Funeral Services
The funeral services for Mrs. Fred H. Alderman, widely known Sharon woman, were held this afternoon at the home in Walnut avenue, with Rev. Dr. E. J. Owen, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, in charge. Burial was made in Oakwood Cemetery.
The pallbearers were: Capt. Thomas J. Price, Dr. C. M. Ashton, Harry Adams, Dr. J. H. Quinby, H. B. McDowell, C. W. Foster, Charles Stockton and A. W. McDowell.
(Ada Runser Alderman was born Sept. 13, 1858.)
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