Apr 5, 1961

Eula M. Oaks, 33, wife of Carl E. Oaks, of Meadville, died Wednesday, April 5, 1961, at the home of her parents in Corry, after a long illness.

She was born at Corry June 23, 1927, a daughter of Fred and Elsie Lillie Lindsey.  Her wedding date was August 13, 1950.

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Mar 26, 1961

Herman J. Wagner, 66, of Meadville, died Sunday, March 26, 1961, at Spencer Hospital after a long illness.

He was born in East Mead Township June 5, 1894, a son of Lawrence and Emma McNamara Wagner.  He was a farmer until retiring 10 years ago and moving to Meadville to live with a sister, Mrs....

Mar 21, 1961

Mrs. Bertha M. Hart, 85, of Meadville, died Tuesday, March 21, 1961, at City Hospital after a long illness.  She was the widow of Edmund Hart and made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Boulton.

Mrs. Hart was born March 14, 1876, in East Fairfield Township, a daughter of William and Sarah Ellen Byham...

Mar 17, 1961

M. Willard Grant, of Meadville, proprietor of Grant's Feed Store, died at Spencer Hospital Friday, March 17, 1961.  He entered the hospital Monday.

The well-known businessman was a graduate of Meadville High School and Allegheny College.  He was associated with the late Sam McQuiston in the feed business from 1914 to late 1935.  He opened...

Mar 17, 1961

Mrs. Catherine Breckenridge, 82, resident in the Methodist Home, North Park Avenue, died Friday, March 17, 1961, following a long illness.

Born in Sessaskilty, North Ireland, on April 24, 1878, a daughter of John and Eliza Boyd Hillard, she came to the United States in her early youth.

She was married...

Mar 16, 1961

Mrs. Margaret Sutliff, 53, wife of Clifford Sutliff, of Meadville, died at her home, Thursday, March 16, 1961, after a long illness.

She was born inTitusville April 20, 1907, a daughter of J. Harvey and Bertha Snyder Rodgers Mosier, and moved to Meadville when she was a child.

She was a...

Feb 25, 1961

Mrs. Jessie Sybrant Bailey, 77, of New Richmond, died at Spencer Hospital at 4:20 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 1961, after a brief illness.

She was born in Richmond Township January 31, 1884, a daughter of Walter and Nellie Falkinburg Sybrant.

She attended New Richmond Methodist Church.

Survivors...

Feb 23, 1961

Raymond B. Smith, 64, of Black Ash, died Thursday, February 23, 1961, at his home after an illness of five years.

He was born in Wayne Township, January 29, 1897, a son of John and Addie McClelland Smith and married Edith Grove, March 14, 1918.  He was a farmer and cattle dealer and was a...

Feb 21, 1961

Miss Jean Frey, 91, for almost 50 years a teacher in the public schools of Meadville and Youngstown, OH, died Tuesday morning, February 21, 1961, at the Flickinger Convalescent Home in Meadville.

She had been ill only a short time.  Her eyesight had been seriously impaired in recent years, but her mind was keen and...

Feb 16, 1961

Arthur A. Wright, 88, of Meadville, died at his home early Thursday morning, February 16, 1961, after a long illness.

He was born December 28, 1872 in West Mead Township, a son of Horatio and Flavia Wright.  He and the former Maude Louise Mallon were married October 12, 1898.  Mrs. Wright died June 2, 1945....

Feb 8, 1961

Mrs. Nancy Irene Saunders, wife of C. LeRoy Saunders, of Meadville, died at Smith Institute, Saegertown, Wednesday, February 8, 1961, after a long illness.  She had lived in Meadville since she was 8 years old except for 15 years in Ohio and Indiana.

She was born at Kennard, Mercer County, February 21, 1881, a daughter...

Feb 5, 1961

Mrs. Gladys Henry, of Meadville, a special education teacher of Crawford County orthopedic classes on Ryan Road, died at her home Sunday morning, February 5, 1961.  She came to Meadville from Ligoner in 1941.

She was born at Brownsfield, Fayette County, a daughter of John W. and Ethna Hansel, and was the widow of Dale...

Feb 5, 1961

John Matteson (Matt) Campbell, 50, of Blooming Valley, died Sunday, February 5, 1961, at Spencer Hospital after an illness of several months. He was born in Troy Township March 13, 1910, a son of William D. and Edith Matteson Campbell. He graduated from Titusville High School in 1928 and married Ruth Drake March 31, 1934. He was employed at...

Feb 5, 1961

John Matteson (Matt) Campbell, 50, of Blooming Valley, died Sunday, February 5, 1961, at Spencer Hospital after an illness of several months.

He was born in Troy Township March 13, 1910, a son of William D. and Edith Matteson Campbell.  He graduated from Titusville High School in 1928 and married Ruth Drake March 31, 1934. ...

Jan 27, 1961

Miss Pearle Kiser, 91, died at the Methodist Home for the Aged, Friday morning, January 27, 1961, following a long illness.  She had been a resident of the home since April 19, 1952, having come to Meadville from Rochester, NY.

Miss Kiser was born in Sharpsville, Clarion County, March 30, 1869, a daughter of George...

Jan 19, 1961

Miss Jessie V. Slagle, 76, formerly of Bruin, died at City Hospital Thursday morning, January 19, 1961, after a short illness.  She had been a resident of the Methodist Home, North Park Avenue, since December 16, 1959.

Miss Slagle was born in Parker Township, Butler County, August 25, 1884, a daughter of Frank and Sara...

Dec 20, 1960

Victor S. Arnold, 83, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Meadville, died Tuesday, December 20, 1960, at his home.

He was born in Meadville July 6, 1877, a son of Ruban M. and Elizabeth Scowden Arnold.  He was associated with the George Timmons Constuction Co. of Columbus and was a member of Indianola Presbyterian Church, York...

Dec 17, 1960

Rex Britton, 72, of Cambridge Springs, died Saturday, December 17, 1960, at Smith Institute where he had been a patient four days.  He had been in ill health about a month.

He was born in Guys Mills May 24, 1888, a son of John and Helen Hall Britton.  He married Natalee Danner December 24, 1911. ...

Dec 15, 1960

Arthur Vance McQuiston, 76, of Crystal River, FL, died Thursday, December 15, 1960, at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL, after a month's illness.  He was owner of Mac's Sports Shop in Meadville for 17 years until he retired and moved to Florida a few months ago.

He was born at Adamsville, November 12, 1884, a...

Dec 15, 1960

Mrs. Selma E. Parks, 70, wife of William J. Parks, of Kerrtown, died Thursday, December 15, 1960, at City Hospital a day after being admitted.  She had been ill short time.

Mrs. Parks was born in Westfield, NY, October 15, 1890, a daughter of Frederick and Albertina Marquardt Eggert.  She married Parks May 6, 1913....