Nov 5, 1942

Leon C. Nageotte, 88, died Thursday morning after a brief illness at the home of his niece, Mrs. Zita Brenot of Frenchtown.

For about 35 years early in his life, he resided in Elk County, where he was engaged in the lumber business, but the rest of his life had been in this community.  Mr....

Oct 29, 1942

Lewis Miles Davison, 84, died at Meadville City Hospital on Friday following an illness of two weeks.

Mr. Davison, prominent in Oil City civic affairs before he came to Meadville in 1929, leaves his widow, Alfaretta Boal Davison; a daughter, Mrs. Warren P. Norton; a grandson, David W. Norton; one brother, John M. Davison; a...

Oct 21, 1942

Mrs. Emily Charlton, 95, died early Wednesday morning at the home of her son, James S. Charlton of Meadville.  She had spent most of her life in Meadville and the vicinity from Jersey City, NJ.

Mrs. Charlton was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by three sons, James...

Oct 12, 1942

Mrs. Sarah Elva Oakes, 70, widow of William Oakes, died on Monday evening at her home in Mt. Hope following several weeks' illness.

Mrs. Oakes was the only child of James D. and Nettie Stewart Oakes and resided in the Mt. Hope community her entire life.  She was a lifelong member of the Mt. Hope...

Sep 18, 1942

Arburtus (Burt) Spigelmyer, 38, died early Friday morning at Spencer Hospital after a very brief illness.

He had lived in Meadville until two years ago, since when he had lived on Grant Street, Saegertown.  For 15 years, he had been proprietor of a barber shop and was a member of the barbers' union.

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Sep 12, 1942

Mrs. Margaret Hanford Smith, died Monday, May 10, at age 75.  She was the daughter of C. Edward and Emily Rose Hanford, Hobart, NY.  She married the Rev. Dr. William A. Smith on September 12, 1942.  She was a graduate of Muskingum College, New Concord, OH and the Columbia University School of Library Science in New York City.  She...

Sep 8, 1942

Randall Charles Snyder, 47, former resident of Meadville, died at St. Vincent's Hospital, Erie, yesterday noon as a result of injuries sustained when he was struck by an automobile Monday night.

Snyder was employed at General Electric Co.

He is survived by his widow, Rose, residing in Meadville; four children, Virginia,...

Aug 8, 1942

W. Gerald Reichard, 21, former resident of Lyona and more recently employed at Erie and Saegertown, died Saturday evening at Meadville City Hospital following several months of illness.

He is survived by his father, Felix Reichart of Greenville; three sisters, Mrs. Earl Meabon and Mrs. Leon Sauers of Edinboro and Beatrice Reichart of Saegertown; a...

Jul 27, 1942

Jennie M. Barton, of Meadville, died suddenly Monday, July 27, 1942 at Kent, OH.

She was a member of Stone Methodist Church and of the Beacon Light Class of the church; a charter member of the Women's Relief Corps and of Meadville Grange.

She is survived by a brother, James M....

Jul 27, 1942

Mrs. Esther Salen Kidder, 44, wife of LaVern Kidder, of Meadville, died Monday afternoon at Spencer Hospital following a long illness.

A graduate of the New Richmond schools, Cambridge Springs High School and Edinboro State Teachers' College, Mrs. Kidder had lived most of her life in the New Richmond area.  For 20 years, she was...

Jul 12, 1942

Charles B. Owen, 65, died Monday afternoon at his home in Meadville.  He was a member of First Christian Church.

Surviving are his widow, Minnie and one sister, Mrs. R. D. Spencer of Thatcher, WA.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Roselawn Memorial...

Jun 28, 1942

Mrs. Eva Kingsley Barnes, 76, died Sunday, June 28, 1942 at the home of a brother, Homer Shorts in Sharon.

She was born April 7, 1866 in Richmond Township, spent a large part of her life in the Townville Community and was a member of the Franklin Baptist Church.

Surviving are...

May 2, 1942

Mary R. Bourne, 80, a former resident of Oil City, died at the Home of the Aged here on May 2, 1942, following a brief illness.

Miss Bourne, who has resided at the home for several years, was a member of St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church.

She is survived by four...

Apr 25, 1942

John C. Boyd, who served as superintendent of the Crawford County Home for 11 years, and who through other work had become well known all over the county, died at his home near Guys Mills early Saturday, April 25, 1942.

He was 81 years of age and had suffered a stroke about four weeks ago....

Mar 8, 1942

Mrs. Mary Rush, 93, died Sunday morning at the home of a son, Fred Rush of Frenchtown.

Mrs. Rush lived most of her long life in the vicinity of Kane Stand and Frenchtown and was a member of St. Hippolyte's Roman Catholic Church.

She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Josephine...

Feb 1, 1942

Ira E. Taylor, 45, died Sunday afternoon at his home in Vernon Township.

A native of Georgia, Mr. Taylor had been employed by the American Viscose Corp.  He was a member of Lodge No. 99 of the Loyal Order of Moose.

Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Rena Conrad Taylor.

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Jan 3, 1942

Frank J. Echnoz, 77, died Saturday morning at his home.

A well known carpenter and builder, he had lived in Meadville 34 years and was a member of St. Agatha's RC Church.

He is survived by his widow, the former Mary Emma DeMaison; six daughters, Mrs. Leslie Alexander, Mrs. Willis Lawyer,...

Sep 23, 1941

Clinton H. Hamilton, 70, a former resident of East Mead Township, died Tuesday morning in the North Warren State Hospital.  He is survived by four brothers, James Hamilton of East Mead, Alexander Hamilton of Venango borough, Addison Hamilton of Conneaut Lake and Homer Hamilton of Meadville.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

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Aug 14, 1941

Mrs. Nancy Shaffer McDaniel, 81, died Thursday morning after a short illness at her home in Meadville.

She had been a resident in Meadville 21 years, having previously lived in Cooperstown.  She was a member of Grace Methodist Church and Mrs. Jenkin's Bible Class.

Mrs. McDaniel was born August 28, 1859,...

Jul 11, 1941

Mrs. Winifred VanCise, 72, died Friday morning at the Meadville Home for the Aged.  Formerly of Titusville, she came to Meadville after the death of her husband about seven years ago.

Mrs. VanCise was a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist.

She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Harriet Murphy...