Emma Jane Palmer

Emma Jane Palmer, 100, formerly of Meadville, a resident of Springs Manor Nursing Home since 1989, died at the home Friday, September 29, 1995.

She was born March 11, 1895 in South Shenango Township, Crawford County a daughter of William and Bessie McCalmont Lewis.  She married Ralph W. Palmer, May 29, 1916.  He preceded her in death April 11, 1973.

She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Les (Arlene Flaugh) Ketchem of Meadville, Mrs. Forrest (Paulene) Roberts of Greenville and Mrs. James (Shirley) Cleland of Aliquippa; a sister, Mabel Abbondanza of Meadville; fourteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren and eleven great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, William Palmer; a sister, Mary Clifford and a grandson, Donald Roberts.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Greendale Cemetery.