Eli Wire
Elli Wire, aged 80, who lived in Poland Township most of his life died at 6:30 Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs Laura Kurtz 234 Maplewood Ave, Struthers, after a three year illness with arteriosclerosis.
Born March 20, 1861 in New Midletown, Mr Wire lived in Struthers for the last four years after retiring from his farm in Poland Township. His wife, the former Mary Elizabeth Heck died 14 years ago. He was a member of Old Springfield Reformed Church.
Mr Wire leaves three sons, Roy of Struthers, and Harry and Dale of Poland; a daughter, Mrs Kurtz, 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Kurtz residence at 1:14 pm Friday and 2 pm at Old Springfield Reformed Church.
Youngstown Vindicator Page 30 June 19, 1941
