LOGANTON — Howard Earl Wren, 73, carpenter and barber here, died Saturday, April 15, 1061 at his home, suddenly, of a heart attack. His health had been a matter of concern since last October. However, he was in his usual health last evening when he visited a grocery store at 9 p. m., then went home to eat a light lunch before retiring. He became fatally ill about midnight.
Mr. Wren was a native of Loganton, born April 2, 1888 in the house where he lived all his life. His parents were Henry and Sophia Brungard Wren.
He was a carpenter by trade, but for the past 40 years had also operated a barber shop in his home.
His wife, the former Laura Molenkophf, whom he married in 1922, survived, with a son, Kenneth, of Philadelphia; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Hartman, of St. Marys; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren , a brother, Harvey Wren, Loganton.
Howard was also survived by four stepsons: Clarence Weaver, Naugatuck Connecticut; Ernest and Larry Bower, Williamsport, and Harry Bower, Salona R. D.
From His Obituary:
The Express
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
15 Apr 1961, Saturday Page 1
From His 1961 Pennsylvania Certificate of Death:
Name: Howard Earl Wren
Gender: Male
Age: 73
Birth Date: 2 Apr 1888
Birth Place: Loganton, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 15 Apr 1961
Death Place: Loganton, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Father: Henry Wren
Mother: Sophia Brungard
Spouse: Laura Mollen Kopf Wren
Marital Status: Married
Certificate Number: 033310-61
LOGANTON — Howard Earl Wren, 73, carpenter and barber here, died Saturday, April 15, 1061 at his home, suddenly, of a heart attack. His health had been a matter of concern since last October. However, he was in his usual health last evening when he visited a grocery store at 9 p. m., then went home to eat a light lunch before retiring. He became fatally ill about midnight.
Mr. Wren was a native of Loganton, born April 2, 1888 in the house where he lived all his life. His parents were Henry and Sophia Brungard Wren.
He was a carpenter by trade, but for the past 40 years had also operated a barber shop in his home.
His wife, the former Laura Molenkophf, whom he married in 1922, survived, with a son, Kenneth, of Philadelphia; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Hartman, of St. Marys; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren , a brother, Harvey Wren, Loganton.
Howard was also survived by four stepsons: Clarence Weaver, Naugatuck Connecticut; Ernest and Larry Bower, Williamsport, and Harry Bower, Salona R. D.
From His Obituary:
The Express
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
15 Apr 1961, Saturday Page 1
From His 1961 Pennsylvania Certificate of Death:
Name: Howard Earl Wren
Gender: Male
Age: 73
Birth Date: 2 Apr 1888
Birth Place: Loganton, Pennsylvania
Death Date: 15 Apr 1961
Death Place: Loganton, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
Father: Henry Wren
Mother: Sophia Brungard
Spouse: Laura Mollen Kopf Wren
Marital Status: Married
Certificate Number: 033310-61
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Susan Elizabeth Wren Ohnmeiss
1869–1940
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Clara Anna Wren Ohnmeiss
1871–1946
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Phoebe J. Wren Glise
1872–1958
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Lucinda Emma "Lucy" Wren Hazlett
1875–1908
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Katie Ellen Wren
1877–1925
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Blanche Melissa Wren Confer
1879–1953
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Virginia Mary "Virgie" Wren Robb
1880–1948
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Harvey Oscar Wren
1885–1969
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Elsie Gertrude Wren Wills
1890–1954
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