Roy Koontz
Jan. 7, 1873-Jan. 4, 1934
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, January 4, 1934, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library
Post Office Janitor Dies of Influenza
Roy Koontz, 61, for 14 years janitor at the local postoffice, died at 11 o'clock this morning at his home, 755 Maple street. He had been ill with influenza since Dec. 22.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but the services will be held at the Rutherford Mortuary Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.
Mr. Koontz was born in Niles Jan. 7, 1873. Surviving are the widow and three step-children: Frank Kinney, Royal Oak; Mrs. Henry Korman and Mrs. Lynn Shurter, Niles. Harry Stowe, Niles and Mrs. Ollie Warren, Grand Rapids, are cousins.
Mr Koontz was a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the Modern Woodmen lodges.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, January 4, 1934, page 1, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library
Roy Koontz Funeral Is Set for Sunday
Arrangements for the funeral of Roy Koontz have been changed and completed. Services will be held from the Rutherford mortuary Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in charge of the Rev. William Putnam.
Mr. Koontz was a past chancellor commander of the Knights of Pythias and that lodge will conduct services at the grave in Silverbrook cemetery.
Death occurred at the home here Thursday morning.