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A. A. Sackett
Alexander A. Sackett, 85, of Point Marion, formerly of Smithfield, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Morgantown. W. Va.
     Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Della Burchinal Sackett of the Weimer Nursing Home, Uniontown; a son, Hugh W. of Marion; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a sister, and a brother.
     The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Vance funeral home, Smithfield, with the Rev. Paul Tarcy officiating. Interment will be in Mount Moriah Baptist Cemetery.

—The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pennsylvania, 25 Feb 1965, p 31

Sackett, Alexander A.—Age 85 years of Pt. Marion, formerly of Smithfield, died Tuesday, February 23, 1965 at 5:30 p.m. in the Vincent Pallotti Hospital, Morgantown, W.Va. He was the son of the late H.R. and Anna Vance Sackett. He is survived by his widow, Della Burchinal Sackett, of the Weimer Nursing Home, Uniontown; one son, Hugh W., of Pt. Marion; the following grandchildren, Mrs. Robert (Jane) Weller of Slippery Rock, Mrs. Jon (Jean) Pearson of Johnstown, Hugh Sackett, Jr., of Smithfield, Richard D. Sackett of Pt. Marion, David W. Sackett on the U.S.S. Boston of the U.S. Navy, Judy of Pt. Marion; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs Laura Kramer of Washington Court Housse, Ohio; one brother, Harry Sackett, of Newark, Ohio. Friends are being received in the James B. Vance Funeral Home, Smithfield, until 2 p.m., Friday, the hour of service with Rev. Paul Tarcy officiating. Interment in Mt. Moriah Baptist Cemetery.

—The Evening Standard, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, 25 Feb 1965, p 29

Mrs. Della Sackett
Mrs. Della Mae Burchinal Sackett died at 6 p m Tuesday in the Weimer Nursing Home, Uniontown.
     Surviving are a son, Hugh W of Point Marion; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, a brother. She was the widow of Alexander A. Sackett.

—The Daily Courier, Connellsville, Pennsylvania, 14 Jul 1965, p 17

Ann Jean Miller Is Bride Of Hugh William Sackett
The wedding of Miss Ann Jean Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Miller, of Smithfield, and Hugh William Sackett, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Sackett, of Morgantown road, which was solemnized last night at 6:30 o'clock in the First Baptist church of Fairchance, was one of the loveliest June marriages.
     Palms and ferns intermingled with choicest of summer flowers converted the attractive little church into Fairyland of flowers and the vows were taken before a beautifully decorated altar with Rev. H. D. Purrier officiating. Relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony.
     The bride wore an embroidered chiffon of delicate blue made on dainty Princess lines with short puffed sleeves. A white turban, white shoes, long white lace gloves finished the charming ensemble. She carried a bouquet of white sweet peas and valley lilies.
     A quaint and pretty maid of honor, Miss Mary Jane Miller, sister of the bride, wore blue organdie made on the same style as the bride's frock. She wore a picturesque little organdie cap tied in the back with pink ribbons and her outfit was completed with a pink sash, pink slippers and pink lace gloves. She carried a bouquet of pink and blue delphinium.
     Preceding the ceremony the bride's sister-in-law. Mrs. Grant Miller, who was attractive in yellow organdie, sang "I Love You Truly," and "O, Promise Me." The wedding music was played by another sister of the bride, Miss Katherine Miller, who was dressed in the same style of pink organdie as other members of the bridal party.
     The wedding supper which was served following the ceremony was marked with pretty appointments. A pink wedding bell showered satin steamers to each individual place and the bridal table was centered with a wedding cake frosted in pink and green.
     Following the wedding dinner, Mr. Sackett and his bride left for a honeymoon trip through the Shenandoah valley and other interesting southern points. Future plans have not been disclosed.

—The Evening Standard, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, 29 Jun 1933, p 6