For the rest of her life my grandmother described what she felt on her brother Ross' death the same way: as a cold rock in her chest. I can see her face and hear her voice now. Below is Dr. Garman's obituary:

Cambria Freeman 


Ebensburg, Pa. 

Friday, 13 Apr 1906   




Death of Dr. J. Ross Garman



At the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Garman (near North Barnesboro) the  immortal spirit of J. Ross Garman passed from time into eternity.  Dr. Garman was a  young man, being only 23 years, 4 months and 23 days of age and until overtaken by  his last illness had every reason to look forward to a bright and successful future. 

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On February 28th he was compelled to return home, owing to an attack of typhoid  fever, which developed into the most virulent type.  Although everything in medical skill was resorted to and every loving attention lavished upon him, he was forced to give up his brave battle against the angel of death and on Saturday, March 31st, surrounded by his loved ones, calmly bade farewell and peacefully passed to that other shore, where we hope and believe he was received and welcomed by the host of redeemed ones.  

Surviving him are his parents, five sisters and three brothers.