Aug 28, 1989

Clarence A. Weidaw, 74, of Meadville, died Monday, August 28, 1989, at Meadville Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Weidaw was born in Wilkes Barre, December 6, 1914, a son of Fred and Camilla Sims Weidaw.  He married Evelyn Zahn June 12, 1946.  She survives.

He was a retired businessman. ...

Aug 24, 1989

Ethel V. Klingensmith, 93, of Meadville, died Thursday, August 24, 1989, at Wesbury United Methodist Community following a period of failing health.

She was born in Troutville, Clearfield County, April 29, 1896, a daughter of Malvern and Ella Graffius Curry.  She married H. Earl Reynolds.  He preceded her in death.  She subsequently married LeRoy Klingensmith. ...

Aug 22, 1989

Russell L. Graham, 73, of Meadville, died Tuesday, August 22, 1989, at Wesbury United Methodist Community following an illness of several months.

Mr. Graham was born in Bradford, March 16, 1916, a son of Percy L. and Clarice A. Warren Graham.  He married Grace E. Aitken, August 8, 1941.  She preceded him in death July...

Aug 19, 1989

Theresa Rey, 62, of Meadville, died Saturday, August 19, 1989, at Meadville Medical Center following a brief illness.

She was born in Meadville, February 8, 1927, a daughter of Joseph and Ernestine Mona Rey.

She was a member of St. Agatha's Roman Catholic Church.

Survivors include a...

Aug 15, 1989

Cecelia Cutshall, 81, of Guys Mills, died Tuesday, August 15, 1989 at Meadville Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Mrs. Cutshall was born in Erie, November 7, 1907 a daughter of John J. and Blanche Warren Holcomb.  She married Archie O. Cutshall September 24, 1925.  He preceded her in death August 26, 1985.

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Aug 9, 1989

Kenneth W. Bright, 74, of Meadville, died Wednesday, August 9, 1989, at Meadville Medical Center following a short illness.

He was born in Cheswick, Allegheny County, February 8, 1915, a son of William and Violet Wyatt Bright.  He married Goldie Vaughn on September 7, 1940.  She preceded him in death April 14, 1985.

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Aug 6, 1989

Wilbur V. Miller, 80, of Meadville, died Sunday, August 6, 1989, at Meadville Medical Center, following a short illness.

Mr. Miller was born at Pittsburgh, February 8, 1909, a son of John G. and Cornelia Scoville Miller.  He married Dorothy Dean, June 28, 1939.  She survives.

Mr. Miller retired in 1967...

Aug 3, 1989

Mildred Bailey, 90, a resident of Wesbury since 1984, died Tuesday, August 3, 1989 at Meadville Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born January 27, 1898, in Chapmanville, Venango County, a daughter of Wilber and Harriet Holder Battin. She married Dr. Roger S. Bailey, September 22, 1921. He preceded her in death on June 2, 1988. Mrs....

Aug 3, 1989

Mildred Bailey, 90, a resident of Wesbury since 1984, died Tuesday, August 3, 1989 at Meadville Medical Center following a brief illness.

She was born January 27, 1898, in Chapmanville, Venango County, a daughter of Wilber and Harriet Holder Battin.  She married Dr. Roger S. Bailey, September 22, 1921.  He preceded her in death on...

Jul 31, 1989

Marie Watson, 50, of Madison, OH, formerly of Meadville, died Monday, July 31, 1989, at Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Cleveland, following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Watson was born in Meadville, April 7, 1939, a daughter of John J. and Helen Stellato Stellato.  She married David G. Watson, February 4, 1961.  He survives.

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Jul 28, 1989

Adelaide H. Reitze, 94, of Union Township, Meadville, died Friday, July 28, 1989, at Meadville Medical Center following a period of failing health.

Mrs. Reitze was born in Vernon Township, July 14, 1895, a daughter of Fred and Jennie Sloan Houser.  She married Wesley G. Reitze on April 5, 1920.  He preceded her in death...

Jul 21, 1989

Merl R. Sippy, 71, of Meadville, died Friday, July 21, 1989, at Meadville Medical Center following a short illness.

He was born in Akron, IN, October 11, 1918, a son of Robert A. and Ina M. Floor Sippy.  He married Violet Robertson on August 15, 1987.  She survives.

He was a...

Jul 20, 1989

Phyllis Laderer, 69, of Meadville, died Thursday, July 20, 1989, at Meadville Medical Center following a short illness.

Mrs. Laderer was born in Meadville, February 12, 1920, a daughter of Dr. Martin V. and Ianthe Lang Boyd.  She married Robert R. Laderer January 13, 1940.  He survives.

She was a homemaker. ...

Jul 4, 1989

Myrtle F. Parker, 75, of Meadville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 4, 1989, at Meadville Medical Center.

She was born in Linesville, January 24, 1914, a daughter of Merle and Mary Elizabeth Sewell Graff.  She married F. Wilbur Parker on February 16, 1935.  He survives.

She was a retired Talon employee.  She...

Jul 1, 1989

Ira Chambers, 87, a resident of the Crawford County Home, Saegertown, formerly of Meadville, died Saturday, July 1, 1989, at Meadville Medical Center after a period of failing health.

Mr. Chambers was born in Deerfield Township, Warren County, February 18, 1902, a son of John and Margaret Gibson Chambers.  He married Ruth Styer November 24,...

Jun 30, 1989

Albert W. (Bill) Obagy, Jr., 52, of Guys Mills, died Friday, June 30, 1989, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, following a brief illness. Mr. Obagy was born in Homestead, March 30, 1937, a son of Albert W. and Mollie Popovich Obagy Sr. He married Betty Dilley January 24, 1959. She survives. He had been employed as a truck driver...

Jun 30, 1989

Albert W. (Bill) Obagy, Jr., 52, of Guys Mills, died Friday, June 30, 1989, at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, following a brief illness.

Mr. Obagy was born in Homestead, March 30, 1937, a son of Albert W. and Mollie Popovich Obagy Sr.  He married Betty Dilley January 24, 1959.  She survives.

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Jun 26, 1989

Ida Wilkey, 97, of Meadville, died at Monday, June 26, 1989, at the Crawford County Home, Saegertown, following a three-year illness.

Mrs. Wilkey was born in Kentucky, October 21, 1891.  Her husband, Carl S. Wilkey, preceded her in death December 31, 1986.

She had been employed in the foundry of the...

Jun 25, 1989

Ralph N. Batchlet, 83, of Meadville, and a winter resident of Tavares, FL, died Sunday, June 25, 1989, at his home following an extended illness.

Mr. Batchlet was born in Cleveland, OH, October 3, 1905, a son of Edward and Leori Fields Batchlet.  He married Hildred Chess.  She preceded him in death.  He subsequently married...

Jun 16, 1989

Joseph B. Byham, 58, of Meadville, died Friday, June 16, 1989, at Meadville Medical Center following a four-month illness.

Mr. Byham was born in Meadville, March 16, 1931, a son of Fred R. and Ruth Dodge Byham.  He married Naomi Chick.  He subsequently married Beatrice Nicholson.  She preceded him in death in 1975.  He subsequently...