Seneca Courier-Tribune, 27 May 1935
Mrs. John McFall
Friends in the Woodlawn, Maple Ridge and Sabetha communities mourn the passing of Mrs. John McFall at Sabetha hospital Thursday night, May 24th. She became ill last November and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Her condition improved and she returned to her home. Later she became seriously ill and was taken to the hospital again. From time to time she improved a little but the seriousness of the malady was apparent from the first. Jane McCoy was born Jan. 31, 1873 in Port Kennedy, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania. The family moved to the Woodlawn community in 1877, later to the Maple Ridge neighborhood. It was in the family home on June 14, 1899 that Jane McCoy was united in marriage to John McFall, a young farmer of the neighborhood. They established a home in that neighborhood and have lived there since.
Mrs. McFall is survived by her husband, John McFall; her sons, Edwin and Lloyd of Sabetha; Harvey of Maple Ridge; three daughters, Mabel of the home; Esther and Melba of Topeka; two brothers, A. G. McCoy of Maple Ridge and James McCoy of Los Angeles; three sisters, Mrs. Richard Ford of Wetmore; Mrs. Truman Smith of Puyallup, Wash., and Miss Anna McCoy of Maple Ridge; four grandchildren, Gerald and Lloyd, Jr., sons of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McFall; James Dale, son of Mr. and Mrs Edwin McFall; Rosalie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McFall. Mrs. McFall was a member of the Maple Ridge Methodist church, and exemplified the teachings of Christianity in her daily life. Her pioneer parents implanted in her life hardiness of spirit and perseverance. Among the greatest assets of a community are the mothers who have reared children to be worthy and useful citizens, who have instilled in their minds those ideals and motives which perpetuate the loveliness of their own personality. Such a mother was Mrs. McFall. Her home was her castle, her devotion to her family and friends the fulfillment of her life. Her traits of neighborliness and friendship have been emphasized in her every effort to be of service. When illness made inroads on her activities, her interest and chief concern was to regain her health that she might continue her enjoyment of service of love. Her fatal illness brought much suffering, which she met bravely and courageously. All that loving hearts and skilled hands could do was done to alleviate her suffering. Her family was devoted to her and their loving service did much to bring comfort and peace. The visits of her children and grandchildren were a never-failing source of joy.
The funeral service was at Woodlawn yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. A. Richard, Seneca.