| 1. | Edwin Stiles Cressler was born on 7 May 1879 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania; died on 24 Nov 1918 in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania; was buried about Nov 1918 in Hollenback Cem, Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co, Pennsylvania. Notes:
Edwin died of the 1918 influenza pandemic that originated in Haskell County, Kansas. Duration of the illness was only eight days.
His obituary in Wilkes-Barre Times Leader is confusing with errors. The brother is probably John Webster Cressler who was stationed in France during WWI. Mrs. Herman Mailander could be Mary Arabella whose first husband was Herman Mailander.
EDWIN S. CRESSLEREdwin Stiles Cressler, eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Cressler, died at the family home, 250 South River street Sunday after a few days' illness of influenza. Besides his parents he is survived by one brother. Dr John Crssler in France, and one sister, Mrs. Herman Mailander of this city. The funeral was held from the family horn thla afternoon and.was private. Services were conducted by Ensign and Mrs. Cook of the Salvation Army. The pall bearers were: William Hughes, Daniel Parry, Jacob and Peter Strltzinger. Interment was in Hollenback cemetery.
(Medical):Contributory: Influenza. Duration, 8 days.
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