Pittsenbarger-Cyphers, Rachel (York) *PIC*

Posted By: Wally Garchow
Date: 19 November 2001

Source: clipping from Family Bible

MRS. RACHEL CYPHERS DIES AT AGE OF 75

Death Due to Heart Failure--Had Been Ill With Influenza--Lifelong Resident of This Community

Mrs. Rachel York Pittsenbarger-Cyphers passed away at her home on West Main st., Tuesday morning [1 Mar 1932] at 5:30, of heart failure. She had been ill of influenza, but was improving, when the heart attack came on.

She was born near Versailles, May 27, 1856, and lacked less than three months of reaching her 76th birthday. A kindly, helpful friend and neighbor, with a happy, optimistic disposition, Mrs. Cyphers' friends were indeed legion. And her passing brings sorrow to all who knew her.

She was married twice. Her first husband, William Pittsenbarger, died a number of years ago. Later she was married to George Cyphers, who died last April.

Eight children are left to mourn the passing of a loving and beloved mother: Mrs. Lula Jones and Mrs. Della Barnes, of Muncie, Ind.; Mrs. Mollie Copeland, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Cora England, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Ella Marshall of Perrysburg, O.; Harlan Pittsenbarger of Union City, Ind.; Harry and Carey Pittsenbarger, of Versailles. One son, Edward, died last July.

Funeral services will be held this, Thursday after- noon, at 2 o'clock, from the Christian Church, Rev. H. A. Smith officiating. Interment will be made in Greenlawn Cemetery.

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Source: Versailles Policy, date unknown, clipping in Family Bible

OBITUARY

Rachael, daughter of Jerry and Deidamia York, was born May 27, 1856, and departed this life March 1, 1932, aged 75 years,10 months and 4 days.

She was united in marriage to William Henry Pittsenbarger by Rev. Thomas Richardson, October 3, 1872. They spent 42 happy years together, Mr. Pittsenbarger passing away June 20, 1914. To this union, ten children were born: Mrs. Lula Jones of Muncie, Ind.; Edward, who preceded his mother in death July 23, 1930; Mrs. Della Barnes of Muncie, Ind.; Mrs. Mary Jane Coupland of Detroit, Mich.; Carey and Harry, of Versailles; Mrs. Ella Marshall of Perrysburg; Mrs. Cora England of Detroit, Mich.; Harlan of Union City, Ind.; and an infant son who died in 1895. Besides her children she leaves 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren who mourn for her; and one brother Wm. York, of Muncie, Ind., who is past 81 years of age.

On March 5, 1886, Mr. and Mrs. Pittsenbarger united with the Versailles Christian Church under the pastorate of Rev. C. W. Hoeffer, and she was baptized May 23, of the same year. She lived a life faithful to her covenant vows and found great peace and satisfaction in her church life, and died in the blessed assurance of the life eternal.

January 13, 1924, she was united in marriage to George Cyphers. After living happily together for seven short years, he passed away on April 22, 1931.

She was very devoted to her family, as her family was to her. Many times she said: "I have the best children in the world. No one could be better to a mother than they are to me." This is one of the highest tributes which could be paid to anyone.

Not only her children, but other relatives, neighbors and friends without number feel a distinct loss today as they bid farewell to the body from which the soul --beautiful, kind, sympathetic and helpful--has gone. [poem deleted]

** APPRECIATION **

The Pittsenbarger family wishes in this humble way to express their appreciation to all who in any way assisted them in their sad hours of bereavement.

Especially do we thank Rev. Smith for his wonderful words of consolation; Mrs. Showalter, Mrs. McLain and Mrs. Schilling for the music; the friends and neighbors who ex- pressed their sympathy by sending floral tributes; the kind neighbors who prepared meals; the donors of cars; and especially we thank the Leonard Marker Co. for their splendid service and attention; and any others who in any way helped us.

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