Many families retain funeral home guest books, prayer cards, sympathy cards and letters sent at the passing of a loved one. These remembrances are often tucked away in a small box in a closet or attic and forgotten. If you stumble across an old box of cards while you are cleaning out an attic or … Continue reading Sympathy card from Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Post (Blanche Kania)
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Featured Funeral Card – Sophia Szczerba Mirota (1879-1953)
"Mrs. Sophia Mirota, 70, of Mountain road, Whitehouse Station, died at her home October 6 after a long illness. She was born in Poland, and was a resident here most of her life. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; two daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Lubas and Mrs. Mary Doran; two sons, Steven and Joseph E. … Continue reading Featured Funeral Card – Sophia Szczerba Mirota (1879-1953)
Photo of the Week – Benjamin F. Stewart (1866-1932) and a Mystery
This photograph shows Benjamin F. Stewart (1866-1932) with his grandson, Thomas Calvin Stewart, on 6 June 1932 in their Kingston, New Jersey yard. Benjamin looks plumb worn out, but he was only 65 years old. He died the next month on the 16th of July. His death record stated the cause was stomach cancer. Tom, … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Benjamin F. Stewart (1866-1932) and a Mystery
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