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John Gill (1852-1909)

PARSONS

The school board has elected John Gill janitor

   Wilkes-Barre Record - September 15, 1894 (pg 6)

Parsons Death

John Gill, aged about 60 years, for many years a respected resident of Parsons, died at 7:30 last night after a long illness of asthma. The deceased was one of that town’s earliest citizens and always took an active interest in all movements that tended to benefit the municipality. He was also active in church work and was a member of St. Dominic’s congregation.

He is survived by his wife, four daughters and two sons, as follows: Sister Marcella and Sister Regina (*) and Margaret and Annie, at home, and Thomas and Richard. The funeral announcement will be made later.

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   The Wilkes-Barre Record - November 23, 1909

PARSONS RESIDENT DEAD

John Gill Called to His Reward After Long Illness

After a long illness of asthma, John Gill, aged 60 years, a well known and respected resident of Parsons, died last night. He was active in church work and was a member of St. Dominic's congregation.

He is survived by his wife, four daughters and two sons, as follows: Sister Marcella and Sister Regina (*) and Margaret and Annie, at home, and Thomas and Richard. The funeral announcement will be made later.

(*) should be Ricarda

   The Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, PA) - November 23, 1909

PARSONS

The funeral of John Gill will be held to-morrow morning with requiem high mass in St. Dominic’s church at 9:30, Rev. Father Puddy officiating. Mr. Gill passed away at 11:30 Monday night after a week’s illness. Death was the indirect result of miner’s asthma, of which he was a sufferer. This was augmented to a certain extent by a cold he contracted about a week ago, but nothing serious was anticipated until he took to his bed Monday morning.

Mr. Gill was a highly respected resident of this town and he has lived here over 40 years. At one time he took active part in municipal affairs. He was also a member of St. Dominic’s church. His death is deeply regretted by the entire community.

   The Wilkes-Barre Record - November 24, 1909

PARSONS

Rev. Father Bernard Gill of Buffalo, N.Y. is in town and will read mass at the John Gill obsequies this morning at 9:30.

Messrs. Richard Gill and son Richard of Pringle were callers at the home of J. J. Gill last evening.

Mrs. Patrick Henry of Scranton is attending the funeral of the late John Gill.

Martin and Michael Nolan of Inkerman were visitors here yesterday.

   The Wilkes-Barre Record - November 25, 1909

Parsons Funeral

The funeral of John Gill took place yesterday morning from the family home on Matson avenue, Parsons. The services were largely attended and there was an abundance of floral tributes. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated in St. Dominic’s Church by Rev. Father Gill of Buffalo, a nephew of the deceased. Rev. Father J.J. Coxe of Olyphant was deacon and Rev. Father J.J. Golden of Nanticoke sub-deacon. Rev. Father Feeley of Inkerman was master of ceremonies. In the sanctuary were Rev. Father Puddy, Parsons; Rev. Father Hussie, Ashley, and Rev. Father Loftus of Scranton.

The flowers were carried by employees of the Gately, Fitzgerald & Lawler store of this city. The pall bearers were Patrick Smith, Michael McCabe, Patrick McCarthy, Thomas Durkin, Patrick Gallagher and Michael Durkin, Jr. Interment was in the family plot in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Hanover.

   The Wilkes-Barre Record - November 26, 1909

PARSONS RESIDENT BURIED

Many Priests Attend Obsequies of John Gill

John Gill was buried yesterday from the family home, Matson avenue, Parsons. A requiem high mass was celebrated in St. Dominic's Church, Rev. Father Gill of Buffalo, a nephew of the deceased, officiating.

Rev. Father J. J. Coxe of Olyphant was deacon and Rev. Father J. J. Golden of Nanticoke sub-deacon. Rev. Father Feeley of Inkerman was master of ceremonies. In the sanctuary were Rev. Father Ruddy, Parsons; Rev. Father Hussie, Ashley; and Rev. Father Loftus of Scranton.

The flowers were carried by employees of the Gately-Fitzgerald & Lawler store of this city. The pall bearers were Patrick Smith, Michael McCabe, Patrick Gallagher, Patrick McCarthy, Thomas Durkin and Michael Durkin, Jr. Internment was made into the family plot in St. Mary's Cemetery at Hanover.

   The Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, PA) - November 26, 1909

PARSONS

Rev. Bernard Gill left for his home at Buffalo last evening.

   The Wilkes-Barre Record - November 27, 1909

Death Record

Name	John Gill
Sex	Male
Race	White
Marital Status	Married
Date of Birth	1852
Age	57
Birthplace	Ireland
Occupation	Miner
Name of Spouse	Mary Nolan Gill
Father's Name	Peter Gill
Mother's Maiden Name	Catherine Burns
Place of Death	Parsons, Luzerne County
Informant	Thomas Gill, Parsons
Date of Death	November 22, 1909
Name of Cemetery	St. Mary's
Date of Burial	November 25, 1909
Undertaker	M. F. Kelly
Address	Plains, PA

   Death Certificate Information from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania -