Amanda Pears
October 18, 1869-March 5, 1909
Niles Daily Star, Friday, March 5, 1909, Page 3, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
Amanda, wife of Arthur Pears, chief of the fire department, passed away this forenoon at 10:15 o'clock at the home on west Sycamore street, from cancer, after an illness of two years, aged 39 years. She was the daughter of Joseph Swartz, and is survived by the husband, father and one brother, Chas. Swartz. She was of an effectionate[sic] disposition, bright and winning in her ways, so that friendships's circle was to her a large one. Indeed, it may be said of her, that "none knew her but to love her." Later: An aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. P.J. McDonald reside at Leavenworth, Kansas. The funeral will occur from the house Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Niles Daily Star, Monday, March 8, 1909, Page 3, col. 1, microfilm Niles District Library
The funeral of the late Mrs. Arthur Pears will take place Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the home on West Sycamore street. Burial at Silver Brook cemetery.
