Farabaugh Family History - Person Sheet
NameMelvin James Farabaugh 
BirthOct 22, 1915, R.D., Carrolltown, Pa.
DeathFeb 17, 1985, Johnstown, Pa.
BurialSt. Michael's Church Cemetery, Loretto, Pa.
FatherEdward William Farabaugh (1869-1936)
MotherMary Josephina Rietscha (1880-1954)
Spouses
BirthJan 8, 1922, Barr Township, Cambria County, Pa.
DeathNov 10, 2008, Loretto, Pa.
BurialSt. Michael's Church Cemetery, Loretto, Pa.
FatherJoseph Hilarian Nealen (1891-1968)
MotherBertha Mary Sherry (1891-1981)
MarriageMay 26, 1942
Notes for Melvin James Farabaugh
In 1938, Melvin was stunned by a flash of lightning that struck a telephone pole. He was “in the home yard and was so badly shocked by the electricity that he reeled and staggered into the arms of his mother who was standing on the porch.”
Melvin was a school bus driver for 25 years before his retirement in in 1978. He and Agnes settled at R. D., Loretto, Pa.
Melvin was a school bus driver for 25 years before his retirement in in 1978. He and Agnes settled at R. D., Loretto, Pa.
Notes for Agnes Catherine (Spouse 1)
Agnes (or “Betty”) lived in Loretto, Pa. She was known as the Gladiolus Lady because of her gardening prowess.