Walter Hobart
Feb. 27, 1866-April 23, 1910
Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, April 23, 1910, page 2, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
DEATH WAS SUDDEN
Walter Hobart Expired this Morning
Walter Hobart passed away almost without warning about 5 o'clock this morning at his home, 206 Market street.
Mr. Hobart has been in ill-health from heart disease for several months but was able to be down town until about a week ago. Since then he has been unable to lie in bed and rested a chair. This morning he arose from the chair about the hour stated, remarked that he was feeling somewhat better, walked into an adjoining room and fell dead upon the floor.
Mr. Hobart was born in Buchanan 43 years ago. About 14 years ago., Mr. Hobart and family moved to Niles where for a number of years he followed the barber's trade with John Hamilton.
Besides the widow, who was prior to her marriage, Miss Emma Hahn, Mr. Hobert is survived by three children, Grover, Eva and Hulda Hobart, all at home.
Mr. Hobart was a man of sterling qualities and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends.
The deceased carried an insurance in the Metropolitan Life Insurance company.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late residence. Rev. R. A. Wright of the Methodist church of which the deceased was a faithful attendant will officiate.