Person:Andrew Riffert (2)

Deaths and Funerals

Andrew Brobst Riffert died last evening at the residence of his sister,Ursala Briner [..]4 Walnut street; aged 60 years. The cause of death was pneumonia. Deceasedwho was a molder by trade, had been sick but a few days, suffering with aheavy cold, which he contracted while working at the Manhattan hardwareworks. He had not been working for some time owing to ill health, andcommenced working at his trade at the above place about two weeks ago.Deceased was a widower, a member of the Baptist Church, also ofMiantonomo tribe, No. 45, [..]proved Order of Red Men, Phila. He was oneof the heirs of the extensive Valentine Brobst estate which is now beinginvestigated in this section.

Reading Eagle; tuesday, October 26, 1886, page 1

Deaths and Funerals

The funeral of Andrew B. Riffert, 713 Walnut street, was largelyattended. Rev. J. H. Shirey conducted the services. The remains were attired in a black shroud andreposed in an elegant walnut casket. the bearers were: Messrs. John L.Jenewein, Quinter, Snyder and Kendall. Interment took place at Charles Evans. e. S. Miller undertaker.

Reading Eagle, Friday October 29, 1886, page 1

Charles Evans Cemeetery

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Riffert Henry Emerson, s/o Andrew & Hana, Sept. 16, 1849-Oct. 13, 1851,aged 2/0/27.

Murphy Hannah E., d/o Daniel & Emeline, d. August 11, 1855, aged 0/1/8.

Riffert Hannah C., d. July 28, 1853, aged 26/1/17.

        Sarah Elizabeth, d/o Andrew & Hannah, April 28, 1852-Feb. 21,1867, aged 14/9/24.