Inc. 1967
John H. Worrell, a prominent citizen of Belle Vernon for many years,died at his home on Wood Street,on Monday morning October 13,1919 at 9 o'clock,in his 62nd year. He had not been in good health for some time and on Thursday night of last week was stricken with apoplexy. Mr. Worrell was the son of the late Nathan and May J. Worrell,and was born at Streator,ILL.,on March 13,1858. His parents moved here when he was 11 years old and he has been a resident ever since. For over 20 years he worked at the Gibson distillery and then went to the glass factory. Mr.Worrell was a self made man,and was twice honored by his fellow men by being elected burgess,filling the office with great credit to himself. He was a member of the First M.E.Church. He leaves his widow and two sons,Lawrence and Harry. He is also survived by one brother, William,of Point Marion;and six sisters,Mrs.Mary A. Johnson,of California,Mrs. Gertie Mossburg of Connellsville,Mrs.Elizabeth Neil,Mrs.Jane Roley,Mrs.Emma Worrrell,Mrs.Kate Martin,all of Belle Vernon. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon, October 15,1919 at 2 o'clock,,conducted by Rev.J.B.Taylor,of the M.E.Church and Rev. Perrin Baker,of the Presbyterian Church. Internment was made in the Belle Vernon Cemetery.
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