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LOUIS FASSBINDER

On Saturday, November 9, 1889, at 4 P. M., Louis, husband of Bessie FASSBINDER (nee BRANDSTETTER) aged thirty-nine years. Funeral from his late residence, No. 103 Pennsylvania avenue, Allegheny City, on Tuesday, November 12, at 2 P. M. Friends of the family respectfully invited to attend. [Donated by Ruth Sprowls - November 12, 1889, The Pittsburgh Post]

Mrs. H. B. FERGUSON

Mrs. H. B. Ferguson , one of the most active philanthropic workers in this city, died last Tuesday morning, after a brief illness. She was in her 34th year and her splendid record of faithful public service gave promise of still greater achievements in the years to come. And it is a profound pity that such a comparatively young life could not be spared when needed so badly for the common good.

Anna Stein Ferguson was affiliated with nearly forty organizations and movements each of which had for its aim an object some excellent cause. Whether it was to help the homeless poor, aged poor, the orphan, the infirm; whether it was to take up and champion the cause of the persecuted, Mrs. Ferguson never considered personal effort or sacrifice. She was always ready and willing to devote her entire time to doing good. And it is not far from the truth to state that her ill health was produced by the exacting requirements of her multitude of public service interests.

Becaue of her earnestness, ability and activity she was at once selected as General Secretary of the recently organized United Jewish Relief Association, a most responsible position, and one requiring a wide experience in the distribution of relief. She had been the prime mover and leading spirit in the House of Shelter and due to her unceasing effort is the present structure which houses the homeless when they come-a-drifting into the city. She was identified with Montfiore Hospital as a Board member, the Home for the Aged also claimer her as an official, and she was a member of the Executive Board of the Irene Kaufmann Settlement. In fact, Mrs. Ferguson was identified with so many institutions that it is impossible at this writing to find a complete list.

She was a sympathetic woman who could find time to do the kindly personal act as well as to give her time to institutional matters. And innumerable are the helpless and hopeless individuals who have been made better and happier because of the attention and sympathy of Mrs. Ferguson.

She was the best type of the philanthropic worker. She did her duty without parade or ostentation. She was one of the very few of our busy women who rendered public service, indifferant rewards, offices or honors.

In her death this community has lost a woman difficult to replace in her sphere of unselfish activity. And on every side is expressed the profound regret occasioned by the loss of such a noble-hearted worker.

Mrs. Ferguson is survived by her husband, her father, and a brother, Harry M. Stein . The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the family residence, Nicholson avenue, Squirrel HIll.

A Tribute

In the death of our good friend and co-worker, Annie S. Ferguson , this community has sustained an irreparable loss. To have worked with her as guide and counselor, was an inspiration; her tender sympathy for the poor unfortunate was unfailing; her kindly nature and wise counsel were ever exerted to benefit humanity. She appeared as a ray of sunshine in many a dark and dreary home, her wealth of sympathy and cheer has cemented many a broken family tie, and has been the foundation and inspiration of much that is good, true, and beautiful in life.

She is not dead, her good deeds nest work for the uplift of humanity.
A Friend. [The Jewish Criterion (Pittsburgh) - December 23, 1910, Page 7]

Mrs. NANCY I. FINDLAY

Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania)

August 11 1824

Died at Pittsburgh, on the 27^th ult., in the 61^st year of her age, Mrs. Nancy I. Findlay, wife of Wm. Findlay, Esq ., late Governor of Pennsylvania. [Donated by Nancy Piper]

LEWIS FISHER

Lewis Fisher, aged 46, died at the Allegheny General Hospital on Wednesday of this week, April 5th. Death was caused by nervous trouble, with which he had been afflicted for many years. He formerly resided at Braddock, Pa., but had been a resident of this city for many years. He was a member of the Rodeph Shalom Congregation. Two brothers, William Fisher of Kansas City, Mo., and Edward Fisher of this city, survive. [The Jewish Criterion (Pittsburgh) - April 7, 1911, Page 14]

Died a short time since, in Alleghany county, aged about 95 years, Mr. John Fletcher . He was an inhabitant of this county upwards of 70 years where he sustained a uniform good character and emigrated from hence about two years since. [The Centinel, Gettysburg, Pa , April 15, 1812, Submitted by Nancy Piper]

JACOB E. FORCHEIMER

Jacob Emanuel Forcheimer, aged 40, died in the home of his sister, Mrs. Louis L. Kaufman , 5623 Hays Street, East End, Friday of last week, after a lingering illness. He was born in New Orleans, La., but for 12 years had been a resident of this city. He was a member of Guyasuta Lodge No. 11, Independent Order of Red Men. He leaves only his sister. [The Jewish Criterion (Pittsburgh) - April 28, 1911, Page 7]
JAMIESON FORSYTH

Jamieson Forsyth, 56, of Coventry, loving wife of William J. Furey and mother of Liam Furey, died Sunday Aug. 9, 2009 at Windham Hospital. Jamieson lived in Coventry for the last twenty three years. She was a member of Storrs Friends Meeting House (Quakers), an active member of the library committee and a member of the Ellington Quilt Guild. She also ran a digital embroidery list where she received hundreds of emails each day seeking the help of cyberfyberotter. Jamieson along with Liam donated countless hours in Connecticut bird and parrot rescues. Her loving touch brought care and comfort to every homeless bird. She also opened up her heart and home to many birds which her family adopted. In addition to her husband and son, she is survived by her father James Forsyth in Florida. Jamieson was predeceased by her mother Jean and brother Stephen. There will be no calling hours. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday Aug. 15th at 1:00pm at Storrs Friends Meeting House (Quaker) , Hunting Lodge Rd., Storrs, Ct. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Jamieson may be made to Peoples Bank/Liam Furey Education Fund and mailed to Sharry Goldman, 187 Browns Rd., Storrs, Ct. 06268. For online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .

Birth: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Residence: Coventry, Connecticut

Submitted by Nancy Washell

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