Mary A. Knauss was born in Lehigh county, Penn., and died at her home in Liberty Center at the age of 63 years. When a child she moved with her parents to Henry county, where she lived until her death. She was married to W. C. Overmier in 1876. Two sons and two daughters were born of this union, the sons dying in infancy. Mr. Overmier died in 1911. She left two daughters, Mrs. A. E. DeTray, Troy, Ohio, and Mrs. M. B. Showman.

From the society section: A. E. DeTray, of Troy, Ohio was here to attend the funeral of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Overmier-Fredrick.