Melvin C. Bossard

Melvin C. Bossard

Sep 26, 1948

Melvin C. Bossard, 51, of Meadville, Neason Hill, died Sunday morning at Spencer Hospital, where he was a surgical patient.

A lifelong Crawford Countian, Mr. Bossard was a chain machine operator for Talon, Inc., for 22 years.  He was a member of the local Eagles lodge, the Italian Civic Club and Taylor-Hope Hose Company.

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Lewis L. Laibe

Lewis L. Laibe

Sep 24, 1948

Lewis L. Laibe, 62, of Meadville, died Friday afternoon at City Hospital.

An employee of the Erie Railroad, he formerly operated a local and long-distance moving and trucking business.  He was a member of St. Agatha's Roman Catholic Church and Dick Hose Co.

He is survived by his widow; a son,...

Edmond Courtney

Edmond Courtney

Sep 24, 1948

Edmond Courtney, 85, well-known farmer of Randolph Township, died early Friday morning at his home near Guys Mills.  He had been in failing health for a number of months.

Mr. Courtney had lived in Randolph Township most of his life, and was a member of St. Hippolyte Church.

He is survived...

David Gary Brown

David Gary Brown

Sep 18, 1948

David Gary Brown, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Brown, of Meadville, died Saturday, September 18, 1948 at Spencer Hospital from what his physician described as an attack of spinal meningitis.

The youngster, a 5th grader in West Mead Township School, had been a patient at the hospital for only 24 hours.  He...

Viola Johnson

Viola Johnson

Sep 1, 1948

Mrs. Viola Johnson died at Meadville City Hospital Wednesday afternoon following a lingering illness.

She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star at Oak Harbor, OH, the Rebekah Lodge and United Brethren Church at Port Clinton, OH.

She is survived by a son, H. O. Drenning of Meadville and...

Nancy Kay Bean

Nancy Kay Bean

Jun 25, 1948

Nancy Kay Bean, an infant born on June 13, 1948, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bean of Meadville, died Friday, June 25, 1948 at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister, Judy Ann; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Dan Dawson of Anoka, Minn.; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and...

Clara Record Corliss

Clara Record Corliss

Jun 6, 1948

Mrs. Clara Record Corliss, 75, wife of Harland D. Corliss of Meadville, died Sunday morning at City Hospital.

Mrs. Corliss was born at Livermore Falls, ME, where she spent her early life.  She later moved to Fargo, ND, where she married Mr. Corliss 50 years ago, June 9.  Mr. and Mrs. Corliss moved to Meadville...

Alberta Louise Ulrich

Alberta Louise Ulrich

Apr 26, 1948

Mrs. Alberta Louise Ulrich, 26, wife of Edward W. Ulrich, of Meadville, died Monday afternoon at Meadville City Hospital following an extended illness.

She spent her early life at Sharon, was a graduate of the Sharpsville High School and was an active member of Grace Methodist Church in Meadville.

Besides her...

Ella E. Bradshaw

Ella E. Bradshaw

Jan 6, 1948

Mrs. Ella E. Bradshaw, 90, widow of Charles F. Bradshaw died on Tuesday, January 6, 1948, at her home in Woodcock Township.  She had been invalided since July of 1947, when she suffered a fractured hip.

She was born in Michigan and moved to this section when she was 12 years old and had resided...

Margaret Ann Jackson

Margaret Ann Jackson

Dec 31, 1947

Mrs. Margaret Jackson, 67, wife of J. Marshall Jackson, died Wednesday night at her residence in Meadville following several years' illness.

Mrs. Jackson came to Meadville from Clarion County 31 years ago.  She was a charter member of Christian and Missionary Alliance Church and for several years was teacher of the church's senior women's Bible...

Patricia May Brenneis

Patricia May Brenneis

Nov 13, 1947

Injured in what was believed to be indirect results of a Halloween prank on the Saegertown-Woodcock School grounds October 28, Patricia Brenneis, 6 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brenneis of Meadville, died at City Hospital November 13, 1947.

The child was hurt when a sliding board on the school yard was knocked...

Ianthia Terrill

Ianthia Terrill

Oct 17, 1947

Ianthia, widow of the late Duane Terrill, died Friday morning at the home of her son, B. C. Terrill of Conneaut Lake, after being in failing health the past six months.  She was aged 88 years, and was a native of Randolph Township.  Mrs. Terrill formerly resided in Meadville.

Mrs. Terrill is survived by two...

Howard O. Wooddell

Howard O. Wooddell

Oct 9, 1947

Howard O. Wooddell, of Meadville, died Thursday evening at his home following a brief illness.  He was employed by the American Viscose Corp. here as an electrician for several years.

Surviving are his widow, Ola; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Coulter of Conneaut Lake and Mrs. C. C. Norr and Mrs. Alfred Snow, both of Meadville;...

George S. Kindervater

George S. Kindervater

Oct 9, 1947

George S. Kindervater, 78, of Meadville, died on Saturday afternoon at Meadville City Hospital, where he had been a patient for a week.

He came here from Pittsburgh 34 years ago, was an Erie Railroad employee for 24 years, and belonged to the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen and Blooming Valley Methodist Church.

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Robert Will Nichols

Robert Will Nichols

Aug 16, 1947

Robert Will Nichols, 48, died at his home in Meadville, Saturday evening, following a ten-year illness.

He had lived all his life in Meadville and formerly was a city taxi driver.

Surviving are his widow; two sons, Howard Nichols of Meadville and Bruce Nichols at home; a daughter, Iva Lee at...

James Larry Bertschy

James Larry Bertschy

Aug 9, 1947

James Larry Bertschy, 15-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence T. Bertschy of Meadville, died at City Hospital on Saturday, August 9, 1947, after his unconscious body was found on a lane leading to his home, apparently a victim of an auto accident.  It is unknown how the baby was fatality injured.

Besides the parents,...

Robert Luther Vanmarter

Robert Luther Vanmarter

Jun 10, 1947

Robert Luther VanMarter, 23, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dazelle VanMarter of Woodcock Township, was killed in a truck crash at Santa Ana, CA, yesterday morning, according to word received by his parents last night.

The youth had been living in California for about a year, and has been employed by a trucking concern. ...

Frank B. Clay

Frank B. Clay

Jun 3, 1947

Frank B. Clay, 65, a 46 year employee of the Erie Railroad Co., died suddenly at his home in Meadville, Tuesday, June 3, 1947.

Mr. Clay was born in Meadville and had lived here most of his life.  He was a member of Stone Methodist Church.

He is survived by his...

Dr. Ralph E. Pond

Dr. Ralph E. Pond

Jun 1, 1947

Dr. Ralph E. Pond, former Meadville physician who had been practicing for three years in Philadelphia, died at Meadville City Hospital Sunday morning.  He would have been 80 years old on July 28.

Dr. Pond returned to Meadville six weeks ago and had been staying at the home of a son, Lt. Col. Frederick L....

Ida S. Maitland

Ida S. Maitland

May 16, 1947

Mrs. Ida S. Maitland of Kinzua, 84, widow of the late John L. Maitland, died at the home of her son, Leon R. Maitland, of Meadville, on Friday morning.  She had come to visit her son last December, and becoming ill, had remained there since that time.

Mrs. Maitland was affiliated with the women's organization...