Birth: Philip Rowland Keating

Mr. and Mrs. E. Rowland Keating of Morningside Ave. announce the birth July 24 of a son, Philip Rowland Keating, at St. Francis Hospital. Mrs. Keating is the former Felice McParland, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Felix J. McParland of Read More …

Dublin Keatings: 1833 Dublin Freeman’s Journal Advertisement

An extra entry for today, as I’ve made mention of it in the past. In the 1830 Wilson’s Dublin Directory is listed an “Eliza Keating”, teacher. I found an advertisement of hers within The Freeman’s Journal, a newspaper published in Read More …

John William “Jack” Keating (24 July 1926 – 9 April 2012)

John William “Jack” Keating of Grafton, Ohio died on 9 April 2012 at the home of his son, Curt at age 85. He was born 24 July 1926 to Angie (née McMeans) and John M. Keating in Johnston, Pennsylvania. Funeral services Read More …

Russell Lee Niner (c. 1951 – 13 February 2009)

Russell L. Niner BALTIMORE – Russell Lee Niner, 58, of Baltimore, died Friday. He was the devoted son of the late Donald and Dolores Niner. He was the loving father of Teresa Ann Niner; dear grandfather of Cecilia I. George; Read More …

Lieut. Col. Donald W. Keating Retires (30 May 1966)

Lieut. Col. Donald W. Keating has retired from the United States Air Force after more than 22 years of active service. Born in Elyria, he enlisted in October, 1940 and received his commision in 1943. The son of Mrs. Thelma Read More …

Ex-Elyrian Now Major in Air Force

Ex-Elyrian Now Major in Air Force Donald W. Keating, formerly of Elyria, and son of Mrs. Thelma Keating, Butternut Ridge, has recently received his promotion to major in the United States Air Force. Maj. Keating enlisted in October, 1940, and Read More …

Old Voodoo Intercepter ex-Elyrian’s Favorite in 60’s (21 December 1992)

Old Voodoo Intercepter ex-Elyrian’s Favorite in 60’s By Rebecca Wiley C-T Staff Writer Elyria – Former Elyrian Don Keating, now of Norman, Okla., retired from the Air Force in 1966, but he still has vivid memories of the airplanes he Read More …

News About People in the Armed Forces (24 March 1965)

News About People in the Armed Forces […] Lieutenant Colonel Donald W. Keating, son of Mrs. Thelma L. Keating of Butternut Ridge Rd. has been presented the U.S. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award at Grand Forks AFB, N. D. Colonel Read More …

Donald W. Keating (12 June 1964)

Donald W. Keating Major Donald W. Keating, formerly of Elyria, and son of Mrs. Thelma Keating, Butternet Ridge Rd., was notified recently of his promotion to lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force, effective July 15. Keating, a rated Read More …

Retired Elyria Fireman Dies (2 November 1891 – 23 January 1948)

Retired Elyria Fireman Dies Henry A. Keating, 56, a retired Elyria city fireman, died suddenly in Florida at 3 p. m. yesterday, according to word received by friends here today. His death was reported due to a heart attack. Mr. Read More …

Bowser-Shroyer (30 December 1904)

Bowser-Shroyer Jacob Bowser, of King, and Mrs. Amanda Shroyer, of St. Clairsville, were married on Christmas. The ceremony was performed at the bride’s home by Rev. A. F. Nace. Source: Bowser-Shroyer, Bedford Gazette, Bedford, Pennsylvania, 30 December 1904, p. 1.

One Caught in Raid (24 October 1939)

One Caught in Raid Federal agents from Pittsburgh and Johnstown Monday raided an alleged moonshine still near Fairhope, Somerset County. They said they confiscated 200 gallons of whiskey mash and a quantity of manufacturing paraphernalia. Nathaniel Shroyer, alleged operator, was Read More …

John J. Shroyer (C. 1904 – 22 January 1964)

John J. Shroyer Hollidaysburg – John J. Shroyer, 60, of Reservoir, died Wednesday at his home. Born at Madley, he was a son of the late H. Lincoln and Louisa (Kipp) Shroyer. Mr. Shroyer was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad Read More …