Wife of Clayton Flagg
Daughter of Fred Brooks McFeely & Nancy Kennedy McFeely
Mother of Fred McFeely Rogers and Mrs Daniel G Grozier
Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette 11-13-81 obit
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Nancy McFeely Rogers Flagg, 78, Latrobe humanitarian and mother of children's TV programming pioneer Fred Rogers, died Wednesday in her home, 737 Weldon St.
"She made all the sweaters for me that 1 used on the program," said Rogers, host of PBS-TV's "Mis-terrogers Neighborhood." Her husband, Clayton W. Flagg, said, "They don't make them like her anymore. She was very quiet about all the charity work she did."
Mrs. Flagg was born in Pittsburgh on June 10, 1903, the daughter of Fred Brooks McFeely and Nancy Kennedy McFeely. The family moved to Latrobe when she was 5. One of Latrobe's most prominent citizens, she was active in many community and civic projects. Mrs. Flagg's humanitarian work began in 1917 when, at age 14, she obtained a special driver's license and delivered medical supplies to a Latrobe hospital medical center during an influenza epidemic.
She distributed yarn and knitted for American soldiers, drove for the Red Cross motor corps and was active in local war bond promotions during World War I. She was in charge of surgical dressings for the local area during World War II.
For many years, Mrs. Flagg was on the board of Westmoreland Children's Aid Society and the Children's Home of Pittsburgh. She received the Benjamin Rush Award from the Westmoreland County Medical Society, presented annually by the Penn sylvania Medical Association for humanitarian service by a lay individual. The Nancy M. Rogers sports award was named in her honor for Latrobe High School girl athletes. She was a nurse's aid volunteer in the nursery at Latrobe Area Hospital for many years.
Mrs. Flagg and her family donated a radiation therapy unit and the meditation chapel at Latrobe Area Hospital. Through her efforts, the Rogers-McFeely Memorial Swimming Pool and the James H. Rogers Memorial Park were donated to Latrobe. Mrs. Flagg contributed to many other community projects anonymously.
She was a director of Latrobe Die Casting Co.; trustee and vice president of the McFeely-Rogers Foundation; and director and vice f resident of Rogers Enterprises Inc, all of Latrobe.
An active member of Latrobe Presbyterian Church, she was also a member of Latrobe Women's Club; Latrobe Country Club; Rolling Rock Club; and the Pike Run Country Club.
Surviving in addition to her husband and son are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel G. Crozier of Hatfield, Mont-gomery County; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the family residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Latrobe Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery, Latrobe.
Daughter of Fred Brooks McFeely & Nancy Kennedy McFeely
Mother of Fred McFeely Rogers and Mrs Daniel G Grozier
Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette 11-13-81 obit
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Nancy McFeely Rogers Flagg, 78, Latrobe humanitarian and mother of children's TV programming pioneer Fred Rogers, died Wednesday in her home, 737 Weldon St.
"She made all the sweaters for me that 1 used on the program," said Rogers, host of PBS-TV's "Mis-terrogers Neighborhood." Her husband, Clayton W. Flagg, said, "They don't make them like her anymore. She was very quiet about all the charity work she did."
Mrs. Flagg was born in Pittsburgh on June 10, 1903, the daughter of Fred Brooks McFeely and Nancy Kennedy McFeely. The family moved to Latrobe when she was 5. One of Latrobe's most prominent citizens, she was active in many community and civic projects. Mrs. Flagg's humanitarian work began in 1917 when, at age 14, she obtained a special driver's license and delivered medical supplies to a Latrobe hospital medical center during an influenza epidemic.
She distributed yarn and knitted for American soldiers, drove for the Red Cross motor corps and was active in local war bond promotions during World War I. She was in charge of surgical dressings for the local area during World War II.
For many years, Mrs. Flagg was on the board of Westmoreland Children's Aid Society and the Children's Home of Pittsburgh. She received the Benjamin Rush Award from the Westmoreland County Medical Society, presented annually by the Penn sylvania Medical Association for humanitarian service by a lay individual. The Nancy M. Rogers sports award was named in her honor for Latrobe High School girl athletes. She was a nurse's aid volunteer in the nursery at Latrobe Area Hospital for many years.
Mrs. Flagg and her family donated a radiation therapy unit and the meditation chapel at Latrobe Area Hospital. Through her efforts, the Rogers-McFeely Memorial Swimming Pool and the James H. Rogers Memorial Park were donated to Latrobe. Mrs. Flagg contributed to many other community projects anonymously.
She was a director of Latrobe Die Casting Co.; trustee and vice president of the McFeely-Rogers Foundation; and director and vice f resident of Rogers Enterprises Inc, all of Latrobe.
An active member of Latrobe Presbyterian Church, she was also a member of Latrobe Women's Club; Latrobe Country Club; Rolling Rock Club; and the Pike Run Country Club.
Surviving in addition to her husband and son are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel G. Crozier of Hatfield, Mont-gomery County; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the family residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Latrobe Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery, Latrobe.
Wife of Clayton Flagg
Daughter of Fred Brooks McFeely & Nancy Kennedy McFeely
Mother of Fred McFeely Rogers and Mrs Daniel G Grozier
Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette 11-13-81 obit
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Nancy McFeely Rogers Flagg, 78, Latrobe humanitarian and mother of children's TV programming pioneer Fred Rogers, died Wednesday in her home, 737 Weldon St.
"She made all the sweaters for me that 1 used on the program," said Rogers, host of PBS-TV's "Mis-terrogers Neighborhood." Her husband, Clayton W. Flagg, said, "They don't make them like her anymore. She was very quiet about all the charity work she did."
Mrs. Flagg was born in Pittsburgh on June 10, 1903, the daughter of Fred Brooks McFeely and Nancy Kennedy McFeely. The family moved to Latrobe when she was 5. One of Latrobe's most prominent citizens, she was active in many community and civic projects. Mrs. Flagg's humanitarian work began in 1917 when, at age 14, she obtained a special driver's license and delivered medical supplies to a Latrobe hospital medical center during an influenza epidemic.
She distributed yarn and knitted for American soldiers, drove for the Red Cross motor corps and was active in local war bond promotions during World War I. She was in charge of surgical dressings for the local area during World War II.
For many years, Mrs. Flagg was on the board of Westmoreland Children's Aid Society and the Children's Home of Pittsburgh. She received the Benjamin Rush Award from the Westmoreland County Medical Society, presented annually by the Penn sylvania Medical Association for humanitarian service by a lay individual. The Nancy M. Rogers sports award was named in her honor for Latrobe High School girl athletes. She was a nurse's aid volunteer in the nursery at Latrobe Area Hospital for many years.
Mrs. Flagg and her family donated a radiation therapy unit and the meditation chapel at Latrobe Area Hospital. Through her efforts, the Rogers-McFeely Memorial Swimming Pool and the James H. Rogers Memorial Park were donated to Latrobe. Mrs. Flagg contributed to many other community projects anonymously.
She was a director of Latrobe Die Casting Co.; trustee and vice president of the McFeely-Rogers Foundation; and director and vice f resident of Rogers Enterprises Inc, all of Latrobe.
An active member of Latrobe Presbyterian Church, she was also a member of Latrobe Women's Club; Latrobe Country Club; Rolling Rock Club; and the Pike Run Country Club.
Surviving in addition to her husband and son are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel G. Crozier of Hatfield, Mont-gomery County; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the family residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Latrobe Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery, Latrobe.
Daughter of Fred Brooks McFeely & Nancy Kennedy McFeely
Mother of Fred McFeely Rogers and Mrs Daniel G Grozier
Source: Pittsburgh Post Gazette 11-13-81 obit
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Nancy McFeely Rogers Flagg, 78, Latrobe humanitarian and mother of children's TV programming pioneer Fred Rogers, died Wednesday in her home, 737 Weldon St.
"She made all the sweaters for me that 1 used on the program," said Rogers, host of PBS-TV's "Mis-terrogers Neighborhood." Her husband, Clayton W. Flagg, said, "They don't make them like her anymore. She was very quiet about all the charity work she did."
Mrs. Flagg was born in Pittsburgh on June 10, 1903, the daughter of Fred Brooks McFeely and Nancy Kennedy McFeely. The family moved to Latrobe when she was 5. One of Latrobe's most prominent citizens, she was active in many community and civic projects. Mrs. Flagg's humanitarian work began in 1917 when, at age 14, she obtained a special driver's license and delivered medical supplies to a Latrobe hospital medical center during an influenza epidemic.
She distributed yarn and knitted for American soldiers, drove for the Red Cross motor corps and was active in local war bond promotions during World War I. She was in charge of surgical dressings for the local area during World War II.
For many years, Mrs. Flagg was on the board of Westmoreland Children's Aid Society and the Children's Home of Pittsburgh. She received the Benjamin Rush Award from the Westmoreland County Medical Society, presented annually by the Penn sylvania Medical Association for humanitarian service by a lay individual. The Nancy M. Rogers sports award was named in her honor for Latrobe High School girl athletes. She was a nurse's aid volunteer in the nursery at Latrobe Area Hospital for many years.
Mrs. Flagg and her family donated a radiation therapy unit and the meditation chapel at Latrobe Area Hospital. Through her efforts, the Rogers-McFeely Memorial Swimming Pool and the James H. Rogers Memorial Park were donated to Latrobe. Mrs. Flagg contributed to many other community projects anonymously.
She was a director of Latrobe Die Casting Co.; trustee and vice president of the McFeely-Rogers Foundation; and director and vice f resident of Rogers Enterprises Inc, all of Latrobe.
An active member of Latrobe Presbyterian Church, she was also a member of Latrobe Women's Club; Latrobe Country Club; Rolling Rock Club; and the Pike Run Country Club.
Surviving in addition to her husband and son are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel G. Crozier of Hatfield, Mont-gomery County; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the family residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Latrobe Presbyterian Church, Main Street. Burial will be in Unity Cemetery, Latrobe.
