Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Emeline Luscombe, 73, died Monday morning at her home in Meadville after a long illness.

Formerly of Erie, IN, she had lived in Meadville four years.  She was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist at Gary, IN, a Gary chapter of Order of Eastern Star, a charter member of Harry McKee Chapter,...

Jan 1, 1753

Whitman Bartley Page, passed away at his home in Meadville, Monday morning.  He was the youngest child of the late Lemon and Gennette Page, and was born at Porters Corners, Greenwood Township, where he spent most of his life until coming to Meadville several years ago.  Mr. Page was graduated from the Conneaut Lake High School and the Slippery...

Jan 1, 1753

Frank Hatch, 73, of Meadville, died on Thursday afternoon at Spencer Hospital.

Besides his wife, Mrs. Alice Goss Hatch, he is survived by one son, Lt. Richard A. Hatch of Camp Murphy, FL; a daughter, Miss Virginia R. Hatch of Pittsburgh; one sister, Mrs. J. C. Brown of Galion, OH and one brother, John A....

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Mary Oakes Hatch, 85, died at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Raymond Forbes  of Meadville, following a long period of failing health.

She had lived in Meadville the past 24 years, coming here from Black Ash.  She was a member of Grace Methodist Church and Mrs. Jenkinss Bible Class.

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Jan 1, 1753

Fred L. Houser, 82, widely-known farmer who had spent his entire life in the community, died Saturday evening at his home in Vernon Township following several months of failing health.

He was a member of Stone Methodist Church, where he was a charter member of the Men's Bible Class.  His wife, the late Jennie Sloan...

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Laura E. Roueche, 91, widow of Leon H. Roueche, died Tuesday evening at Wayside Inn, Grove City, following a 13-month illness.

She was a daughter of Daniel and Ellan Bryant Cole and was born near Saegertown.  She spent most of her life in the Guys Mills area where she was a member of the...

Jan 1, 1753

Harry F. Phillips, 83, died Sunday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank A. Grounds of Meadville, after of long illness.

He spent his early life at Monongahela, later moving to Pittsburgh.

He had lived at the Grounds home since 1947.

He was an inspector...

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Mildred McCartney Davison, of Fredericksburg, widow of Archie E. Davison, died Wednesday night at Hamot Hospital, Erie.

She lived her entire life in Crawford County and for 14 years had been employed by Talon, Inc.  She was 44 years old.

Surviving are two sons, Archie and Arnold of Meadville; her...

Jan 1, 1753

Zack Lee Butler, infant son of James V. and Elaine Hirt Butler, Jr. of Meadville, failed to survive Thursday February 26, 1998, at Meadville Medical Center.

Survivors in addition to his parents, include three sisters, Amanda Butler, Cheyenne Butler and Kimberli Fike; his maternal grandparents, Gerald and Doris Newcomer of Meadville; his paternal grandfather, James...

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Mary E. Gaut, widow of Elmer L. Gaut, died Thursday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. M. B. Hodges of Meadville.

Her early life was spent at Littles Corners.  She later moved to the Meadville area.  Mrs. Gaut taught several terms in Crawford County schools.  She was a member of Littles Corners...

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Caroline A. McGill, 104, died at her home in Meadville, Monday morning.  She had been in failing health for some time.

For several years, Mrs. McGill had been the oldest person in Crawford County, yet because of her keen interest in world and national affairs, had a certain air of youth about her.  She...

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Clara Hewitt, 80, of the Methodist Home, wife of Glenn G. Hewitt, Thursday, August 21, 1969, after a three-week illness.

She was born in Norrisville, December 24, 1888, a daughter of James Alfred and Phoebe Morehouse Doutt.  She was married to Glenn Shaw in 1905 and later to Glenn Hewitt in 1945.  She was...

Jan 1, 1753

William Houck, 84, a native of Union Township, died early this morning at Spencer Hospital shortly after he was admitted there.

He had resided the last two years with a son, Charles of Fredericksburg.  He had spent his early life in Union Township where he operated a farm, and 20 years ago moved to Kerrtown...

Jan 1, 1753

Hershel H. (Red) Rhodes, 35, of Meadville, athletic director for Keystone Ordnance Work employees, operator of the Dreamland Ballroom at Conneaut Lake and Albion bakery owner, died at City Hospital Sunday from an illness growing out of shoulder injuries he sustained in World War II combat.

Holder of the bronze star and several other decorations...

Jan 1, 1753

Mary Berly, 76, widow of Leon Berly, died Saturday, afternoon at Spencer Hospital after a brief illness.

Mrs. Berly, a resident of the Frenchtown community for many years, removed to this city about 23 years ago.  She was a member of St. Hippolyte's R.C. Church and the Rosary Society of St. Agatha's R. C. Church....

Jan 1, 1753

Edward Darewood Ervin, 54, of Meadville, was killed last night in the kitchen of his home when a rifle he was handling accidentally went off.

Ervin was born at Greenbank, WV, July 6, 1907, a son of Leslie H. and Minnie Sheets Ervin.

He and the former Mildred P. Briggs were...

Jan 1, 1753

Ernest E. Virtue, 64, well-known Randolph Township farmer, died Friday afternoon at his home near Guys Mills after an illness of several months.

One of the best known farmers in Crawford County, Mr. Virtue had a wide circle of friends.  He had lived his entire life on the family farm in Randolph Township.

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Jan 1, 1753

Jamie Moyer, infant daughter of Richard and Sydney Moyer of Meadville, died prior to birth at Meadville Medical Center, Saturday, November 16, 1996.

Survivors in addition to her parents include a brother, David Moyer and two sisters, Leslie and Samantha Moyer, all at home; maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Whitney and Earl Taylor of Sewickley; maternal...

Jan 1, 1753

Archie E. Davison, 46, of Fredericksburg, died at Spencer Hospital Wednesday morning after an extended period of failing health.

He was a machinist for the Yost Manufacturing Company and had spent most of his life in the Meadville community.  He was born in Randolph Township and attended schools there.

Mr. Davison...

Jan 1, 1753

Following an illness of five weeks' duration, Mrs. O. P. Swisher, 97, passed away Monday evening at the home of her son, Rev. Dr. Lloyd L. Swisher, of Meadville.  She was a member of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church of Oil City.

Besides Dr. Swisher, with whom she made her home, she is survived by...