John F. Garver

John F. Garver, 85, was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed gardening.

Garver, of Union Township, Meadville, died Sunday, July 10, 1994, at Meadville Medical Center following a period of declining health.

He was born in Pittsburgh, April 7, 1909, a son of Joseph and Hettie Smith Garver.  He married Mary Coggins, October 21, 1948.  She survives.

He retired in 1969 as an electrical finisher with Allis-Chalmers in Pittsburgh after 30 years of service.  He was a member of American Legion Post 472, Manor.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Ruth) Ziemianski of Meadville and Barbara Ritchey of Meadville; a son, William Garver of Bandera, TX; a sister, Barbara Setler of Largo, FL; a brother, William Garver of Zelienople; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.