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Melvin L. Minnick

August 8, 1867 — January 1, 1753

Melvin L. Minnick, 89, formerly a resident of Canal Township in Venango County, died early Sunday at City Hospital.  He had resided the past 10 years with a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd B. Kaster of Meadville.

Son of Elias and Rachel Wheeling Minnick, he was born at Canal Township, April 8, 1867.  His ancestors were among the early pioneers in the area.

His wife, the former Alzora Oakes, died December 11, 1949, three years after the couple celebrated their golden anniversary on the farm where they began housekeeping in 1896.

He was a member of Grace Methodist Church and the Brotherhood Class of the church.  A member of Deckards Lodge 12, IOOF, he received his 50-year pin several years ago.  He was a charter member of Canal Grange 1348 of Utica.

Besides his daughter, several nieces and nephews survive.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Peters Cemetery, Canal Township.

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