Jacob S. Maust, 85, of Berlin R.D., who left 135 living decendants, died last Sunday evening at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Engleka, after an illness of three months.
He was born in Somerset County, a son of Samuel and Christina (Ringler) Maust. His wife, Mrs. Mary (Miller) Maust, died 27 years ago. Surviving are seven children - Adam, Meyersdale, R.D. 1; Francis, Berlin R.D. 4; Samuel, Berlin; Andrew, Bellflower, Cal.; Benjamin, Buffalo Mills; Mrs. Engleka, mentioned, and Mrs. Carrie Waltusk, Jenners. Four children died in infancy. He was a brother of Christian, Peter and Henry Maust, all of Meyersdale R.D. 1, and Wilson Maust, Johnstown. Also surviving are 49 grandchildren and 79 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter. Interment was made in the Springs cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Son, Berlin. Mr. Maust was a member of the Trinity Reformed Church, Berlin.
Meyersdale Republican, June 8, 1944
Jacob S. Maust, 85, of Berlin R.D., who left 135 living decendants, died last Sunday evening at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Engleka, after an illness of three months.
He was born in Somerset County, a son of Samuel and Christina (Ringler) Maust. His wife, Mrs. Mary (Miller) Maust, died 27 years ago. Surviving are seven children - Adam, Meyersdale, R.D. 1; Francis, Berlin R.D. 4; Samuel, Berlin; Andrew, Bellflower, Cal.; Benjamin, Buffalo Mills; Mrs. Engleka, mentioned, and Mrs. Carrie Waltusk, Jenners. Four children died in infancy. He was a brother of Christian, Peter and Henry Maust, all of Meyersdale R.D. 1, and Wilson Maust, Johnstown. Also surviving are 49 grandchildren and 79 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter. Interment was made in the Springs cemetery under the direction of Johnson & Son, Berlin. Mr. Maust was a member of the Trinity Reformed Church, Berlin.
Meyersdale Republican, June 8, 1944
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