MRS. ELLA GALLAGHER DIES IN ATLANTIC CITY

           Mrs. Ella Franey Gallagher, former prominent resident of Shenandoah and a member 
of a pioneer family here, passed away yesterday afternoon at Atlantic City.  
Born in Shenandoah, a daughter of the late James. J. and Bridget (Ferguson) Franey, she was 
educated in the local schools and was a graduate of Bloomsburg State Normal School.

           Her husband, Dr. John C. Gallagher, died in 1928.  He was the principle figure 
in establishing the Locust Mt. State Hospital in Shenandoah.  Mrs. Gallagher retired several 
years ago and in January of this year, moved to Atlantic City.

           She served as a supervisor and director of for the National Youth Administration 
and at one time engaged as director in the Junior League Department of the Waldorf Astoria 
Hotel, New York City.

           Possessing a benevolent disposition, Mrs. Gallagher took particular interest in 
the development of character among the youth of the community.

           The deceased was a member of the Annunciation Church.  Surviving are two sons, 
F. Norton Gallagher, of Hazleton, and John C. Gallagher, Pottsville; six grandchildren and 
two sisters, Mrs. Martha Vogan, Pittsburgh; Mrs. Irene Hackett, Philadelphia; two brothers, 
Mart Franey, Philadelphia, and James J. Franey, local funeral director.  Several nieces and 
nephews also survive.

           The funeral will be conducted on Saturday from the Franey Funeral Home at Coal 
and Jardin Streets, services at 9a.m.  Solemn Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. 
in the Annunciation Church.  Interment will follow in the Annunciation Cemetery.

           Viewing will begin at 7 p.m. Friday and continue until burial. James J. Franey 
is funeral director.  (Shenandoah Evening Herald, May 4, 1961.)



MRS.  ELLA FRANEY GALLAGHER

           Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Franey Gallagher were held at 9 a.m. today from 
the Franey Funeral Home.

           Solemn Requiem mass was celebrated at 9:30 in Annunciatio BVM Church by Rev. 
Harold Dagle.  Deacon was Rev. William Jones and sub-deacon was Rt. Rev.  Msgr. C.V. 
O'Brien.

           Father Dagle presided at absolution, and Father Jones conducted committed services.  Burial was in the parish cemetery.

           Pallbearers were: James Vogan, Martin Franey, Jr., Joseph P. Cuff, John Rogers, 
Frank Flannery, and Patrick Donovan.  J.J. Franey had charge.  

(Shenandoah Evening Herald, May 6, 1961)