John James Blake




John James Blake was born June 12, 1859, in Yellow Creek, Bedford Co., PA, and died May 29, 1921, in Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA, at age 61. Buried in Rodman Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA. He is the son of James Blake Jr. of Rapho Twp., Lancaster Co., PA, and Sarah Gates of Pennsylvania.

Henrietta "Etta" Fisher was born about 1859 in South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA, and died 1880 - 1887 in Pennsylvania, at about age 25. She is the daughter of Unknown.

John James Blake and Henrietta "Etta" Fisher were married December 16, 1879, in Pennsylvania.

John James Blake and Henrietta "Etta" (Fisher) Blake had one child:

  1. Rosella B. Blake: Born February 23, 1880, in Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA; Died February 21, 1957, at Fitzgerald Convalescent Home, Altoona, Blair Co., PA (age 76). Buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA. Married December 25, 1908, at the Reformed Church, Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA, by Rev. W. H. Miller of Curryville, to Samuel Callihan "Sam" Kagarise: Born August 27, 1876, in Bedford Co., PA; Died July 13, 1956, at 423 Walnut Street, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA (age 79). Buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.

After Henrietta "Etta" (Fisher) Blake died, John James Blake married Martha Jane "Jennie" Barclay.

Martha Jane "Jennie" Barclay was born July 15, 1869, in Woodbury Borough, Bedford Co., PA, and died August 3, 1930, in Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA, at age 61. Buried in Rodman Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA. She is the daughter of Unknown.

John James Blake and Martha Jane "Jennie" Barclay were married July 21, 1887, in Pennsylvania.

John James Blake and Martha Jane "Jennie" (Barclay) Blake had four children:

  1. James Harrison Blake: Born August 14, 1888, in Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA; Died September 26, 1942, in Altoona, Blair Co., PA (age 54). Buried in Alto Reste Burial Park, Altoona, Blair Co., PA. Married July 16, 1908, in Londonderry, Bedford Co., PA, to Froste May Gates: Born March 21, 1887, in Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA; Died November 16, 1976, at the United Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA (age 89). Buried in Alto Reste Burial Park, Altoona, Blair Co., PA.
  2. Ethel Maud Blake: Born January 30, 1893, in Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA; Died February 26, 1956, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA (age 63). Buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA. Married about 1917 in Pennsylvania, to Ralph Peter Kauffmann: Born June 24, 1892, in Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA; Died July 3, 1962, in Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA (age 70). Buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.
  3. Mary B. Blake: Born April 23, 1896, in Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA; Died March 25, 1976, in Southfield, Oakland Co., MI (age 79). Engaged 1939 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, to Frank Joseph Nagel: Born January 22, 1892, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI; Died March 9, 1958, in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI (age 66). Buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. They did not marry. Married after 1958, in Michigan, to Arnold C. Frutig: Born October 14, 1886, in Canada; Died September 4, 1976, in Dearborn Heights Convalescent Home, Southfield, Oakland Co., MI (age 89). Buried in Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.
  4. John C. Blake: Born April 4, 1899, in Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA; Died November 6, 1959, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, Blair Co., PA (age 60). Buried in Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood, Blair Co., PA. Married May 19, 1937, in Cumberland, Allegany Co., MD, to Margaret Mills: Born May 16, 1908, in Bellwood, PA; Died Sunday, May 25, 1980, at her home, RD2, Tyrone, Blair Co., PA (age 72). Buried in Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood, Blair Co., PA.



TIMELINE

John James Blake was born June 12, 1859, in Yellow Creek, Bedford Co., PA.

Henrietta "Etta" Fisher was born about 1859 in South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA.

Martha Jane "Jennie" Barclay was born July 15, 1869, in Woodbury Borough, Bedford Co., PA.

The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 13, 1850 shows James Blake (age 32) born in Maryland is a Laborer, and is living in Huston Twp., Blair Co., PA. Living with him are: Susan Blake (age 20) born in Pennsylvania; Jane Blake (age 12) born in Pennsylvania; Susan Blake (age 10) born in Pennsylvania; William B. Blake (age 9); James Blake (age 7) born in Pennsylvania; Mary A. Blake (age 4) born in Pennsylvania; and Henry Blake (age 2) born in Pennsylvania.

James Blake Jr. died 1859 in Huston Twp., Blair Co., PA, at about age 66. Buried in Rodman Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 23, 1860, shows Sarah Blake (age 31) born in Pennsylvania, and with Personal Estate of $50 and who cannot read or write, is a Head of Household, and is a living in Hopewell Twp., Blair Co., PA. Living with her are: Arabell Blake (age 8) born in Pennsylvania; and John James Blake (age 1) born in Pennsylvania.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1860, shows Henry Fisher (age 22) born in Pennsylvania, and with Real Estate of $777 and Personal Estate of $150 is a Carpenter, and is living in South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA. Living with him are: Catharine Fisher (age 31) born in Pennsylvania; John W. Fisher (age 3) born in Pennsylvania; and Henrietta Fisher (age 6/12) born in Pennsylvania.

Samuel Callihan Kagarise was born August 27, 1876, in Bedford Co., PA.

Rosella B. Blake was born February 23, 1880, in Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1880, shows John Blake (age 21) born in Pennsylvania, is a married Laborer, and is living in South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA. Living with him are: his wife, Etta Blake (age 20) born in Pennsylvania, who is Keeping House; and his daughter, Rose Ella Blake (age 4/12, February) born in Pennsylvania.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 29, 1900, shows Henry H. Fisher (age 63) born April, 1837, in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, is a married Head of Household, and who owns his house free of a mortgage, and is living in South Woodbury Twp., Bedford Co., PA. Living with him are: his wife of 40 years, Catharine Fisher (age 71) born March, 1829, in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, and with 5 of the 6 children born to her still alive; and his unmarried granddaughter, Rocella Blake (age 20) born February, 1880, in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents.

Samuel Callihan Kagarise and Rosella B. Blake were married December 25, 1908, at the Reformed Church, Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA, by Rev. W. H. Miller of Curryville.

Arabella "Belle" (Blake) Karns died December 19, 1910, in Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA, at age 57. Buried in Loysburg Cemetery, Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA.


The Bedford Gazette, Bedford, Bedford Co., PA, Friday, December 30, 1910

Mrs. George Karns

Following a stroke of paralysis, Mrs. Arabella Karns, the well-known undertaker and funeral director of Loysburg, passed away at 2 o'clock Monday morning, December 19. Deceased was born in Blair county June 22, 1853, and was aged 57 years, five months and 27 days. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters and one son: Sarah J. at home, Mrs. E. Benner of Hopewell, and James D. of Connellsville. Mrs. Karns was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and had many friends, being of a hospitable disposition. The funeral took place on Wednesday, December 21, at 11 a. m., when services were held in the Loysburg Methodist Episcopal Church, conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. A. Mattern, of Martinsburg. Interment was made in the Loysburg Cemetery.


Henry H. Fisher died March 21, 1911, in Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA, at age 73. Buried in Loysburg Cemetery, Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA.


Henry H. Fisher Death Certificate.


George Washington Karns died October 10, 1916, in Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA, at age 66. Buried in Loysburg Cemetery, Loysburg, Bedford Co., PA.


George Washington Karns Death Certificate.


The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Tuesday, October 10, 1916

DEATH RECORD.

GEORGE W. KARNS

A retired undertaker of Loysburg, Bedford county, died at his home at 3:10 o'clock this morning of a complication of diseases after an illness of over a year. He was aged 66 years and 10 months. He was in business in Loysburg for many years, but was compelled to retire in 1915 owing to ill health. Three children, Mrs. William Bennett of Yellow Creek, James of Chicago Junction, O., and Miss Sarah, at home, survive. His wife died eight years ago. He was a member of the Loysburg Methodist church and also of the Roaring Spring lode of Odd Fellows at Woodbury. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late home, in charge of Rev. Mr. Ash, a former pastor of the Loysburg Methodist church. Interment will be made in Loysburg.


John James Blake died May 29, 1921, at his home, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., Pa, at age 62. Buried in Rodman Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.


John James Blake Death Certificate.


The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Tuesday, May 31, 1921

DEATHS

JOHN JAMES BLAKE.

John James Blake, a prominent resident of Roaring Spring, died suddenly at his home Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, death being due to heart trouble. He had not been in good health for more than a year but was feeling better for some time. On Sunday afternoon Mr. Blake went into the living room of his home and sat down in a chair. His wife followed him into the room shortly afterward and found him sitting in the chair, cold in death. He was the son of James and Sarah Blake, both deceased, and was born at Yellow Creek, Bedford county, January 12, 1859. He resided at Yellow Creek until 1903, when he became a resident of Roaring Spring. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Henrietta Fisher, to whom he was married on December 16, 1879. To this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Samuel Kegarise, of Roaring Spring. On July 21, 1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Martha Jennie Barclay, who survives, with these children: John Blake, at home; Mrs. R. C. Kauffman and J. Harrison Blake, of Roaring Spring, and Miss Mary Blake, a professional nurse of Detroit, Mich. Mr. Blake was a bricklayer by trade and was a competent workman and his services were much in demand. He was a member of the union and of Christ Reformed church.


The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930, shows Mary B. Blake (age 33) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, is an unmarried Trained Nurse for the City, and who rents her home for $47.50/month, and is living at 5082 Parker, 17th Ward, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Living with her is her widowed mother, Jennie M. Blake (age 60) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1930, shows John Blake (age 31) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, is an unmarried Welder for the Pennsylvania R. R. Co., and is boarding at 207 6th Avenue, 10th Ward, Altoona, Blair Co., PA.

Martha Jane "Jennie" (Barclay) Blake died August 3, 1930, in Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA (age 61). Buried in Rodman Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.


Martha Jane "Jennie" (Barclay) Blake Death Certificate.


The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Monday, August 4, 1930

THE DEATH ROLL

MRS. MARTHA JENNIE BLAKE

Mrs. Martha Jennie Blake, widow of John  J. Blake, died Sunday, 5 a. m. of complications at the home of her step-daughter, Mrs. S. C. Kagarise, 423 Walnut street, Roaring Spring, after a long illness. Mrs. Blake was a daughter of Joseph and Isabel Barkley, born at Woodbury, July 15, 1869 and came to Roaring Spring after her marriage to Mr. Blake, July 21, 1887. She was a member of Christ Reformed church and its Ladies Bible class, at Roaring Spring. Surviving are two sons and two daughters: J. H. and J. C. Blake, Altoona; Mrs. R. P. Kauffman Roaring Spring; Miss Mary B. Blake, Detroit, Mich.; and the step daughter at whose home she died; three brothers, Harry Barclay, Williamsburg; Samuel and Simon Barkley, New York. Funeral service will be held at the Kagarise home Tuesday, 2 p. m., followed by interment in Greenlawn cemetery.


The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Monday, August 4, 1930

DEATH RECORD

MRS. MARTHA JENNIE BLAKE

Resident of Roaring Spring for the past twenty-seven years, died at the home of Samuel C. Kagarise, 423 Walnut street, at 5 o'clock Sunday morning of complications following an illness of more than two years. , after a long illness. She was the widow of John  J. Blake and was born July 15, 1869, at Woodbury, the daughter of Joseph and Isabelle Barkley, both deceased. She was united in marriage to John J. Blake July 21, 1887, and came to the borough during the year 1903. She was a member of the Christ Reformed church and a member of the Ladies Bib le club of the Reformed Sunday school. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: J. H. and J. C. Blake of Altoona; Mrs. R. P. Kauffman of Roaring Spring and Mary B. Blake of Detroit, Mich.; one step-daughter Mrs. S. C. Kagarise of Roaring Spring, also the following brothers: Harry Barkley of Williamsburg; Samuel Barclay and Simon Barkley of New York city. Funeral service will be held at the Kagarise home Tuesday, 2 p. m., followed by interment in Greenlawn cemetery. Funeral services will be held at the home of S. C. Kagarise home, 423 Walnut street, at, 2 p. m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, with interment in Greenlawn cemetery, Roaring Spring.


The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Thursday, August 20, 1936

DEATH RECORD.

JAMES D. KARNS

A native of Loysburg, died suddenly yesterday at his home in Willard, O. He was born on Oct. 19, 1881, a son of George W. and Arabella (Blake) Karns, and had been employed as an engineer on the B. & O. railroad for the past thirty years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maude (Little) Karns, six children and two sisters, Mrs. W. F. Benner and Miss Sarah Karns, both of Loysburg. He was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral services will be held at Willard on Saturday. Interment will be made there.


John C. Blake and Margarite Mills were married May 19, 1937 in Cumberland, MD.


The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Thursday, May 20, 1937

BLAKE - MILLS

Miss Margarite Mills, daughter of H. A. Mills of Martin street, Bellwood, was married to Mr. John C. Blake of Altoona. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. George E. Baughman in Cumberland, Md., on Wednesday. The bridegroom is employed in the Pennsylvania railroad shops in Altoona and the bride is a teacher in the Antis township schools at Bellwood. The newlyweds will take up housekeeping in their newly-furnished apartment at 410 Second street, Juniata.


The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Tuesday, November 9, 1937

ROARING SPRING

Miss Mary Blake and Frank Nagle of Detroit, Mich., are visiting at the home of Mrs. Samuel Kagarise.


Frank Joseph Nagel and Mary B. Blake were engaged 1939 in Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. They did not marry.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 6, 1940, shows John Blake (age 41) born in Pennsylvania, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of High School, is a married Welder at a Steam Railroad Shop, the Pennsylvania R. R. Co., and who rents his home for $30/month, and is living at 315 Spruce Avenue, 7th Ward, Altoona, Blair Co., PA. Living with him is his wife, Mary M. Blake (age 31) born in Pennsylvania, and 5 years ago was living in Blair Co., PA, and with 4 years of College, a Grade School Teacher at a Public School.

James Harrison Blake died September 26, 1942, in Altoona, Blair Co., PA, at age 54. Buried in Alto Reste Burial Park, Altoona, Blair Co., PA.


James Harrison Blake Death Certificate.


The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA, Monday, September 28, 1942

JAMES HARRISON BLAKE

Of 2401 Third  avenue, a clerk in the car shop general foreman's office, Altoona works, died suddenly at his home at 9:30 o'clock Saturday night. He was born in Loysburg on Aug. 14, 1888, a son of John James and Jennie (Barclay) Blake. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Froste M. (Gates) Blake; two sons and one daughter, James Roger and David Neil, both of the city, and Mrs. Shirley M. Schumacher, at home; three sisters and one brother, Mrs. Samuel Kegarise and Mrs. R. P. Kauffmann of Roaring Spring, Miss Mary Blake of Detroit, Mich., and John Blake of Bellwood, and two grandchildren, David and Roger Blake. Mr. Blake was a member of the Church of God. Friends may call at the home.


Ethel Maud (Blake) Kauffmann died February 26, 1956, at Nason Hospital, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA, at age 63. Buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.


Ethel Maud (Blake) Kauffmann Death Certificate.


Samuel Callihan Kagarise died July 13, 1956, at 423 Walnut Street, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA, at age 79. Buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.


Samuel Callihan Kagarise Death Certificate.


The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Monday, July 16, 1956

DEATHS

SAMUEL C. KAGARISE

Of 423 Walnut street, Roaring Spring, died at 7:30 o'clock last evening at his home. Mr. Kagarise was born Aug. 27, 1876, at New Enterprise, a son of Jacob R. and Elizabeth (Calahan) Kagarise. He leaves his wife, the former Rosella Blake, whom he married Dec. 25, 1908, at Loysburg; one daughter, Mrs. Louise McIntire of Roaring Spring and two brothers, Andrew C. and Jacob C. of Loysburg. A veteran of the Spanish-American war, he served for two years in the Philippines. He was a member of Adm. Dewey camp erans, of Altoona and Ray-Camp 86, Spanish-American War Veterans V.F.W. post of Roaring Spring. A mail carrier in Roaring Spring borough, Mr. Kagarise retired in 1937. He was a member of the Roaring Spring Christ Evangelical and Reformed church. church. Friends are being received at the home.


Rosella B. (Blake) Kagarise died February 21, 1957, at Fitzgerald Convalescent Home,  Altoona, Blair Co., PA, at age 76. Buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.


Rosella B. (Blake) Kagarise Death Certificate.


The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Friday, March 1, 1957

DEATHS

MRS. ROSELLA KAGARISE

Of 423 Walnut street, Roaring Spring, died Wednesday at the Fitzgerald convalescent home, Altoona. Mrs. Kagarise was born Feb. 23, 1880, at Loysburg, a daughter of John and Henrietta (Fisher) Blake. Her husband, Samuel, whom she married Dec. 25, 1908, at Loysburg, died July 13, 1956. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Louise McIntire of Roaring Spring, and one sister and one brother, Miss Mary of Detroit, Mich., and John Blake of Bellwood. Mrs. Kagarise was a member Christ Evangelical and Reformed church, Roaring Spring, and the Ladies' auxiliary to the United Spanish War Veterans. Friends are being received at the home.


The Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Blair Co., PA, Friday, March 1, 1957

FUNERAL NOTICES

KAGARISE - Services for Mrs. Rosella Kagarise of 423 Walnut street, Roaring Spring, will be held at 2 P. M. Saturday at the home in charge of Rev. Joseph Hennessy. Interment in Greenlawn cemetery. Friends will be received at the late home.


John C. Blake died November 6, 1959, at Altoona Hospital, Altoona, Blair Co., PA (age 60). Buried in Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood, Blair Co., PA.


John C. Blake Death Certificate.


The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA, Friday, November 6, 1959

JOHN C. BLAKE

Of Tyrone RD2, died unexpectedly at 9:30 a.m. today in the Altoona Hospital where he was admitted last Sunday. He was born at Loysburg April 4, 1899, a son of John and Jennie (Barkley) Blake, and married Margaret Mills in 1937. Surviving are his wife and one sister, Miss Mary B. of Detroit, Mich. He was a member of the Logan Valley Presbyterian Church, Bellwood. Friends will be received at the Fuoss Mortuary, Bellwood, after 7 p.m. tomorrow.


Ralph Peter Kauffmann died July 3, 1962, in Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA, at age 70. Buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA.


Ralph Peter Kauffmann Death Certificate.


Mary B. (Blake) (Nagel) Frutig died March 25, 1976, in Southfield, Oakland Co., MI, at age 79.


The Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Friday, March 26, 1976

FRUTIG

MARY BLAKE, of Southfield. Beloved wife of Arnold C.; dear step-mother of William A. and Edward C.; dear aunt of Louise McIntire and Roger Blake. Retired Social Services Supervisor, w. Wayne County Dept. of Social Welfare. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. from the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave., 561-1500.


Arnold C. Frutig died September 4, 1976, at Dearborn Heights Convalescent Home, Southfield, Oakland Co., MI, at age 89. Buried in Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI.


The Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Wayne Co., MI, Tuesday, September 7, 1976

Arnold C. Frutig, 89, River Rouge Leader

Services for Arnold C. Frutig, 89, former mayor and councilman in River Rouge, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan, Dearborn.  Mr. Frutig died Saturday in the Dearborn Heights Convalescent Home after a short illness. He was a 32nd deggree Mason. Survivors include two sons, William and Edward, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cremation will be in Woodmere Cemetery


Froste May (Gates) Blake died November 16, 1976, at the United Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA, at age 89. Buried in Alto Reste Burial Park, Altoona, Blair Co., PA.


The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA, Tuesday, November 16, 1976

FROSTE M. BLAKE

A guest of the United Presbyterian Home, Hollidaysburg, formerly of Eldorado, Box 180, RD 2, died at 1:45 a.m. today, Nov. 16, 1975, at the home following a brief illness. She was born March 21, 1887, at Roaring Spring, a daughter of David M. and Channa (Worth) Gates, and married James H. Blake, who died in 1942. Surviving are two children, J. Roger of Eldorado and Mrs. Shirle Groebe of Pompano Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Blake was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church. Friends will be received in the Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Juniata, from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.


Margaret (Mills) Blake died Sunday, May 25, 1980, at her home, RD2, Tyrone, Blair Co., PA, at age 72. Buried in Logan Valley Cemetery, Bellwood, Blair Co., PA.


The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA, Tuesday, May 27, 1980

MARGARET M. BLAKE

72, of Box 217, Tyrone RD2, died unexpectedly at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 1980, at her home. Mrs. Blake retired as an elementary school teacher from the Bellwood-Antis School District after 41 years of service. She was born May 16, 1908, in Bellwood, the daughter of Harvey and Rhoda (O'Neil) Mills, and in 1937, married John C. Blake, who died November 6, 1959. Surviving are a brother, Alfred of Bellwood, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Blake was a member of the Logan Valley Presbyterian Church, Bellwood. She was an active volunteer worker at the Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Home. She was a member of the National Association of Retired Teachers and Bellwood Homemakers, and was a graduate of Juniata College, Huntingdon. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Gerald D. Johnson Funeral Home, Bellwood.