Ernest E. Vanmarter

Ernest E. VanMarter, 81, of Meadville, died Tuesday at Meadville Medical Center following a short illness.

Mr. VanMarter was born in Woodcock Township, March 25, 1908, a son of Alfred and Fannie Bean VanMarter.  He married Lucille Jones January 24, 1937.  She survives.

He had been employed by the former Saegertown Ginger Ale Co. for 25 years.  He was a member of Blooming Valley United Methodist Church.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include one daughter, Mrs. William (Glenda) Norcross of Austintown, OH and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Blooming Valley Cemetery.