Edward Darewood Ervin

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 married May 31, 1930.  He was employed as a mechanic.

Surviving, in addition to his widow and parents, are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Hazel) Fredericks of Franklin; a son, Lawrence E. of Meadville; five sisters, Mrs. Henry (Valera) Tharett of Shaker Heights, OH, Mrs. Harold (Daisy) Shartle of Meadville, Mrs. Charles (Doris) Myers of San Jose, CA and Mrs. Clyde (Madlyn) Patty and Mrs. Henry (Myrtle) Grady, both of El Cerrito, CA; a brother, Fred of Richmond Township; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Blooming Valley Cemetery.