Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Nancy Corey, 91, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. M. P. Coyle, of Meadville, yesterday afternoon following several months' illness.

Born in Venango County, Mrs. Corey came to Meadville about 20 years ago.  Besides Mrs. Coyle, she is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. C. C. Burdick of Titusville and Mrs. Ethel...

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Lloyd McKay, 57, the former Elda M. DeMaison of Meadville, died at City Hospital early Monday morning after an illness of five weeks.

Mrs. McKay was a member of St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church and had lived in this community her entire life.

She is survived by her husband; a...

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Alice Weldon MacGregor, 73, of Meadville, died Sunday morning at City Hospital.

She was born March 7, 1877, near Troy Center, the daughter of Alfred B. and Mary Been Barton.  She resided for many years at Blooming Valley.  Her husband, J. F. MacGregor, and a son, Jerome Leroy Weldon, preceded her in death.

Jan 1, 1753

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, Mrs. David Dearborn and Mrs. Francis Perry, all...

Jan 1, 1753

J. Earl Walton, 58, of Meadville, former treasurer of Crawford County, died Friday evening at City Hospital after a brief illness.  He suffered a stroke about a week ago.

Mr. Walton was treasurer of the county from 1920 to 1924.  He suffered amputation of both legs when he was 3 years old after he was...

Jan 1, 1753

Arthur G. Webb, 72, of Meadville, was pronounced dead on arrival at Spencer Hospital Sunday, November 20, 1983, following sudden illness at home.

He was born at Denora January 20, 1911, a son of Frank and Emma Schmid Webb.  He married Margaret Mortimer September 25, 1935.  Mr. Webb had been employed as foreman of the...

Jan 1, 1753

Merideth R. Miller, 36, of Meadville, died Thursday morning at City Hospital.  He had been in ill health for some time.

Son of the late Raymond C. and Stella Daniels Miller, he lived his entire life in Meadville.  He had been employed for the past several years by Westinghouse Corp.

He...

Jan 1, 1753

Miss Jennette Dennington, 78, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles J. Barrows.  Miss Dennington was born and spent her early life in Wayne Township.

Graduated from Clarion State Normal School, she taught in Crawford County public schools for several years, then went to Baltimore to become a graduate nurse. ...

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Ewing, 77, wife of William A. Ewing, died early Thursday morning at her home in Frenchtown, after an illness of only a few hours.  She was well known in the community, having spent her entire life there.  Mrs. Ewing was a member of St. Hippolyte RC Church.

She is survived by her...

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Lula L. Fish, 85, of West Mead Township, widow of William L. Fish, died Sunday night at Spencer Hospital after a period of failing health.

She had spent most of her life in Beaver County, moving here 15 years ago.

She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Frankfort...

Jan 1, 1753

Russell Haynes, Allegheny College student and member of the Guys Mills baseball team, died at City Hospital Wednesday morning as the result of injuries received last Saturday night in a highway accident.

Young Haynes, 24, was badly hurt when his motorcycle overturned and struck an abutment as he attempted to negotiate a sharp curve.  He...

Jan 1, 1753

William P. Vivian, 55, of Blooming Valley, died Saturday afternoon at City Hospital following a nine months illness.

Born at Monessen, Westmoreland County, a son of the late Benjamin and Pearl Vivian, he moved to Blooming Valley in 1914 where he established a horticulture business, including several greenhouses and a vineyard.  He was employed by...

Jan 1, 1753

Miss Lillian Braymer, 94, died early Tuesday morning at the Meadville Children's Aid Society and Home for the Aged following a long illness.

A resident of the home since 1947 and a daughter of James W. and Celesta  Luce Braymer, she spent her early life in the Black Ash community.  She was a member of...

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. LaVona Boyd Graham, 86, widow of Andrew S. Graham, died Saturday morning at the Meadville Home for the Aged after a long period of illness.  She had resided at the home since last June.

The daughter of the late James and Edna Fairbanks Boyd, she was born in Meadville and graduated from Meadville High...

Jan 1, 1753

Stanley E. David, 73, of Meadville, was dead on arrival at Spencer Hospital early Sunday morning, March 20, 1977, after a brief illness.

He was born in Natrona, May 17, 1903, son of Frank and Mary Ann Jerome David.  He married Verna Clarke, March 31, 1928.  Mr. David retired from Talon Division of Textron in...

Jan 1, 1753

Franklin P. Bunting, 55, of Guys Mills, died early Saturday morning at Spencer Hospital, after an illness of several weeks.

Surviving are his widow and a daughter, Ruth at home; a son, Franklin L of Guys Mills; three sisters, Mrs. D. F. Bird of Guys Mills, Mrs. Lemma Kingman of Centerville and Mrs. T. Lobdell...

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

Carl Joseph Hubert, 31, of Meadville, died within a few minutes after his tractor tipped over on him yesterday afternoon, apparently fracturing his skull, at his farm about two miles west of Guys Mills.

He was a member of St. Hippolyte's Roman Catholic Church at Frenchtown and Loyal Order of Moose No. 99 at Meadville....

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Nancy Pearce, 56, of Randolph Township, died Tuesday night at Meadville City Hospital after an extended illness.

Surviving are the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Glen McCleary of Saegertown; a foster son, Cyril F. Pearce of Meadville; four sisters, Mrs. George Torrey, Miss Margaret and Miss Agnes Russell, all of Oil City and Mrs. James...

Jan 1, 1753

S. Dick Lord, 69, of Meadville, died at City Hospital Monday morning after a long illness.

He was associated in business with C. L. Thurston in the L. L. Lord, Co., Plumbing and Heating, and was a lifelong member of Christ Episcopal Church.

Son of the late L. L. and Mary...