Mar 4, 1987

Mrs. Martha C. Luce, 92, of Meadville, the widow of Raymond C. Luce, died Wednesday, March 4, 1987, at Springs Manor, Cambridge Springs following a period of failing health.

She was born in Corsica, Jefferson County, August 7, 1894, a daughter of Calvin C. and Margaret Peterman Crawford.  She married Mr. Luce on August 23,...

Mar 3, 1987

John S. Sybrandt, 74, of Meadville, died Tuesday, March 3, 1987, at Wesbury United Methodist Community following a six-month illness.

He was born near Meadville in Crawford County on November 7, 1912, a son of William and Elsie Hopkins Sybrandt.  He married Eilzabeth McElhaney, September 11, 1937.  She survives.

Mr. Sybrandt...

Mar 1, 1987

Marion R. Fry, 82, of Meadville, died Sunday, March 1, 1987, at Meadville Medical Center following a brief illness.

Mrs. Fry was born in Cochranton, April 22, 1904, a daughter of William and Bertha Whitling Ewing.  She married Lloyd Fry, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include two sons, James B....

Feb 27, 1987

Kristen Noel Reutzel, 14 months, died Friday, February 27, 1987, at Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, where she had been a patient for the past seven weeks.

She was born in Meadville, December 25, 1985, a daughter of Charles and Bardara Lype Reutzel.  She was baptized April 20, 1986, at First Presbyterian Church.

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Feb 23, 1987

Metha J. Hunter, 97, a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community since 1960, formerly of Conneaut, OH, died Monday, February 23, 1987, at Wesbury following an extended illness.

Miss Hunter was born in Conneaut Lake, October 7, 1889, a daughter of Lyman and Esther Peters Hunter.

She was a nurse for...

Feb 20, 1987

Mae A. Brown, 86, a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community for the past eight years, died Friday, February 20, 1987, at Wesbury following a period of failing health.

Miss Brown was born in West Mead Township, November 22, 1900, a daughter of William and Pauline DeMaison Brown.

She had been...

Feb 17, 1987

Dorothy M. Corliss, 77, a resident at Wesbury Methodist Community since 1982, died Tuesday, February 17, 1987, at Wesbury following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Meadville, July 28, 1909, a daughter of J. Edward and Myrtis Sigendall McKay.  She married C. Raymond Corliss, who preceded her in death February 26, 1981.

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Feb 12, 1987

Harley J. Morris, 89, of Meadville, died Thursday, February 12, 1987, at Wesbury United Methodist Community following a brief illness.

He was born near Elizabeth, WV, May 9, 1897, a son of Charles and Winona Barnes Morris.  He married Mabel M. Slocan on November 23, 1921.  She preceded him in death December 25, 1980.

Feb 11, 1987

Frederick J. Fox, 87, of Meadville, died Wednesday, February 11, 1987, at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Union Township, Crawford County, September 9, 1899, a son of William J. and Emma Feldmiller Fox.

He married Mabelle A. Doutt in 1932.  She preceded her in death in...

Feb 11, 1987

Charles D. Byham, 95, of Meadville, died Wednesday, February 11, 1987, at Rolling Fields Nursing Home, Conneautville.

He was born in Randolph Township, September 24, 1891, a son of Clifton P. and Mary Morrison Byham.  He married Mabel Walters, August 14, 1912.  She survives.

Mr. Byham had been self-employed as a...

Feb 7, 1987

Joanne R. Lewis, 49, of Meadville, died Saturday, February 7, 1987, at her residence after an illness of one year.

She was born in Meadville, April 2, 1937, a daughter of Raymond and Katherine Grieb Lewis.

Miss Lewis was salutatorian of the Class of 1955 of Meadville Area High School.  She...

Feb 2, 1987

Oscar E. (Butch) Britton, 85, a resident of the Crawford County Home since 1974, formerly of Guys Mills, died Monday, February 2, 1987, at the home following a two-year illness. Mr. Britton was born in Guys Mills, April 9, 1901, a son of J. Reynolds and Jennie Beuchat Britton. He was a life-member of Randolph Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors...

Feb 2, 1987

Oscar E. (Butch) Britton, 85, a resident of the Crawford County Home since 1974, formerly of Guys Mills, died Monday, February 2, 1987, at the home following a two-year illness.

Mr. Britton was born in Guys Mills, April 9, 1901, a son of J. Reynolds and Jennie Beuchat Britton.

He was...

Feb 1, 1987

LeRoy W. Gehrt, 67, of Meadville, died Sunday, February 1, 1987, at Meadville Medical Center following a sudden illness.

He was born in Plumouth, NE, October 29, 1919, a son of Carl and Freda Becker Gehrt.  He married Shirley Beatty October 20, 1942.

Mr. Gehrt was retired from Talon, Inc. where...

Jan 27, 1987

Jessie B. Smock, 100, a patient at Wesbury United Methodist Community for the past 10 years, died Tuesday, January 27, 1987, at Wesbury following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Custards, Greenwood Township, November 2, 1886, a daughter and only child of Jonathan and Lucretia Smock Smock.

Miss Smock graduated...

Jan 26, 1987

Eleanor M. Lewis, 95, of Sanford, NC, died Monday, January 26, 1987, at Meadville Medical Center following a brief illness.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY, February 8, 1891, a daughter of Frank and Louise Ficktor Quillin.

She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Roslyn, NY and American...

Jan 26, 1987

Ruth E. Stainbrook, 87, of Meadville, died Monday, January 26, 1987, at Meadville Medical Center following a sudden illness.

She was born in Meadville, July 19, 1899, a daughter of Charles and Jane Kiser Ellis.

She was a graduate of Meadville public schools and a member of the House of David...

Jan 19, 1987

Mildred (Mickey) Spaulding, a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community since October 1985, died Monday, January 19, 1987, at Wesbury United Methodist Community following a brief illness. She was born in Woodcock Borough, a daughter of A.X. and Mary (Mayme) Beach Bideaux. She had first taught school in Woodcock Borough and then in Woodcock Township Schools. For many years,...

Jan 19, 1987

Mildred (Mickey) Spaulding, a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community since October 1985, died Monday, January 19, 1987, at Wesbury United Methodist Community following a brief illness.

She was born in Woodcock Borough, a daughter of A.X. and Mary (Mayme) Beach Bideaux.

She had first taught school in Woodcock Borough and...

Jan 17, 1987

Milton L. Stephens, 72, of Meadville, died Saturday, January 17, 1987, at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born in Eagle Rock, Venango County, April 29, 1914, a son of Willis and Mabel Phillips Stephens.  He married Mary Esther Kerr, May 9, 1939.

Mr. Stephens retired in 1979 from...