![]() Kate Mills, left, the cook and only woman killed in the Alice explosion, and her daughter Emily, 17, the boat’s chambermaid, as seen in The Pittsburgh Press on Aug. Their difficult stories, and the stories of their times, illuminate this city’s scarred but resilient soul. The roots of that reputation extend deep into the past and find their anchors in families like the Fausts. Pittsburghers take pride in their reputation as tough, hard-working people. Hank’s sister, Anna Faust Beck, 81, wonders how her grandmother, Anna Faust, survived all of the grief. Early September was an especially brutal time. History battered his grandparents, his aunts and uncles, his father. In those moments, he thinks of his Uncle William.īut William is just one part of the Faust family story. Sometimes, when he’s driving along Freeport Road, he’ll catch a glimpse of a stately old building across the street from a Taco Bell restaurant. Hank never met his uncle, but he knows what happened that day. This is William Faust.Ī few weeks ago, William’s 90-year-old nephew Hank Faust sat at the kitchen table of his Pine home and gazed at the picture for the first time. Only the soles of his work boots and an elbow poke through. At the picture’s center, a man lies on his back, covered in blankets. The image depicts a construction site - unfinished windows, a thick stone wall, wooden boards and a few bricks scattered on the ground. appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.This story begins with a black-and-white picture shot more than a century ago and now held with thousands of other historic photographs in the University of Pittsburgh archives. Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, Georgia 30240 (706) 884-8636 In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Clearview Chapel in memory of Chris Roman.Īll gifts received will be used for missions work in Honduras with Heart to Honduras. prior to the service at First Baptist Church on the Square. The family will receive friends from 1 P.M. ![]() 17, 2022 at First Baptist Church on the Square with Rev. several other relatives and friends.Ī Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 3 P.M.Sat. grandchildren, JoJo Sweet, Paxton Sweet and Christopher “Calan” Roman III sister, Laura Lou Roman brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tony and Tammy Swink nieces, Savannah Swink and Cecelia Swink nephews, Derek Oakey, Stephen (Charity) Oakey and Tommy Swink father-in-law, Joe Scott Jr. Survivors include his loving wife of 37 years, Brenda Scott Roman daughters, Corrie Roman and Kelly (Josiah) Sweet son, Christopher (Sara) Roman Jr. He was a mentor to many and will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was a man of great faith who connected with God through consistent worship, Bible reading, and prayer.Ĭhris was an avid golfer and fisherman, always enjoying his boat and the lake life. He also served God’s Kingdom by participating in multiple short term mission trips to Costa Rica and Honduras. Every Sunday he joyfully used his musical talents to serve on the praise team as the drummer at Clearview Chapel. He was a Global Business Manager and retired from Milliken and Contec.Ĭhris loved his Lord, Jesus Christ, and sought to faithfully serve Him. ![]() 25, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, son of the late Louis A. 11, 2022 from Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center.Ĭhris as he was affectionately known, was born Dec. ![]() Christopher Alan Roman, Sr., 69, of LaGrange, Georgia was beckoned to his eternal home on Sept. ![]()
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