Mrs. Charles (Caroline E.) Sbarbaro
1864-April 8, 1915
Niles Daily Sun, Thursday, April 8, 1915, page 1, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
STRICKEN LADY DIED FROM STROKE
Mrs. Carrie Sbarbaro Was Found Unconscious in Home by Frank Teska, a City Light Employe
CAME RECENTLY FROM CHICAGO
Was Last Seen by Neighbors Tuesday Raking Yard--Discovered Yesterday and Died This Morning
Mrs. Carrie Sbarbaro, wife of Chas. Sbarbaro, of 1201 North Front street, was found in an unconscious condition yesterday morning in her home and died this morning about 4 o'clock without regaining consciousness.
Mrs. Sbarbaro was seen by her neighbors raking and cleaning her yard Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday morning Frank Teska, a city employe in the electric light service, called at the house about 10 o'clock to read the electric meter. Receiving no response to his knock and finding the door unlocked he called to Mrs. Sbarabro and again received no response. He entered the house and then heard a sound as of someone snoring heavily and in a peculiar manner. As he passed the open door of Mrs. Sbarbaro's room he observed her lying on the bed breathing with difficulty and heavily as stated. Mr. Teska called a neighbor, who, when she was unable to arouse Mrs. Sbarbaro, summoned a physician. Dr. Giddings responded and he found that the sick woman had suffered a stroke caused by a hemorrhage on the left side of the brain which was due to over exertion the day before. Mrs. Sbarbaro had had several slight attacks somewhat similar to the one which caused her death, although she had always on these occasions found it more comfortable to sit up. It is probable she was stricken as she slept and had been unconscious the greater part of the night. A four year old child of Harry Root had spent the night at the Sbarbaro home and in the morning when Mrs. Sbarbaro failed to respond to his effort to play, he went to his own home on North Fifth street. Except for the child Mrs. Sbarbaro was alone when stricken.
Mr. Sbarbaro, who is in business in Chicago came to Niles last night, but his wife never regained consciousness.
Mrs. Sbarbaro came to Niles from Chicago to reside last July. Her husband remained in Chicago on account of his business, but frequently came to Niles, and only last week his wife visited him there. However, she preferred Niles and they planned to make this city their permanent home.
Mrs. Sbarbaro was 53 years of age. Her husband, to whom she was married 22 years ago, is the only surviving relative.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the house and 2 o'clock from the Methodist church, of which Mrs. Sarbaro has been a member since the tabernacle meetings. She has taken an active part in the work of the church, was faithful in her duties and generous of her means. She was a member of the Woman's Adult Bible class of the church and of other organizations in the church. Rev. R.A. Wright will conducted the services. Interment will be at Silver Brook cemetery.
Niles Daily Star, Thursday, April 8, 1915, page 1, col. 4, microfilm Niles District Library
MRS. CHAS. SBARBARO PASSES AWAY VERY SUDDENLY TODAY.
Over Exertion From Raking Yard Causes Cerebral Hemorrhages
Mrs. Charles Sbarbaro died about 4 o'clock this morning at her home in north Front street of cerebral hemorrhage. It is thought to have been caused by over exertion.
Tuesday evening she was seen raking her yard. Wednesday morning Frank Teske went to the house to read the electric meter and found her in an unconscious condition. Help was summoned and a physician called who at once was aware that her case was extremely dangerous.
Mr. Sbarbaro who is in business in Chicago was telegraphed and arrived here last night. Funeral arrangements have not been made.