John R. Houser

John R. (Doc) Houser, 75, of Meadville, died Sunday, January 17, 1988, at Springs Manor Nursing Home, Cambridge Springs, following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Houser was born in Meadville, August 15, 1912, a son of John R. and Amy Urick Houser.  He married Betty June Heil on April 30, 1939.  She preceded him in death December 31, 1978.

He retired from Avtex Fibers, Inc. in 1974 as a spinner after 37 years of service.  He was a member of Stone United Methodist Church and was a life member of the Meadville Club.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Al (Linda) Borkovec of Meadville; one son, Raymond Houser of Meadville; one sister, Florence Milner of Meadville; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Niles.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Greendale Cemetery.