Sarah Allen
June 13,1860*-Sept. 16, 1940
Niles Daily Star, Tuesday, September 17, 1940, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
MISS SARAH ALLEN, 80, TAKEN BY DEATH
Funeral services for Miss Sarah Allen, 80, who was found dead Monday night in her home, 639 Front street, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 in the Price and Kiger chapel.
Miss Allen's body was found by neighbors who noticed the blinds closed and no sign of customary activity about the house. Coroner William Pifer, who was called pronounced the death due to natural causes.
Miss Allen had gone to Silverbrook cemetery Sunday with her neighbor, Mrs. Emil Schrumpf. She complained of feeling ill when returning and stopped at the home of Harry Mansfield. After a brief rest, Miss Allen and Mrs. Schrumpf returned to their homes.
She was born in Illinois in 1860, was never married and had no near relatives. She had lived in Niles most of her life and in earlier years had been a caterer. She was a member of the Episcopal church.
The Rev. Harry L. Nicholson will officiate at services Thursday afternoon. Friends may call at the Price and Kiger chapel. Burial will be in Silverbrook.
* DOB from death record