May 25, 1994

Eleanor (Nornie) Cole, 85, was a former member of Eagles Aerie 429 Auxiliary and Elks Lodge 219 Auxiliary, both of Meadville.

She was a member of First Christian Church of Meadville.

She retired as an assembler at Talon, Inc. of Meadville.

Cole, of Meadville, died Wednesday, May...

May 17, 1994

Mabel Applegate, 85, worked in food service for much of her life. Applegate was formerly dining room manager at Hotel Conneaut, Conneaut Lake Park, for Interstate United Food Service. For 21 years, she was a waitress at Wallace's. She subsequently worked at Shafer's Steak House, and later Don David's, on Conneaut Lake Road. She was of Methodist faith. She...

May 17, 1994

Mabel Applegate, 85, worked in food service for much of her life.

Applegate was formerly dining room manager at Hotel Conneaut, Conneaut Lake Park, for Interstate United Food Service.  For 21 years, she was a waitress at Wallace's.  She subsequently worked at Shafer's Steak House, and later Don David's, on Conneaut Lake Road.

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May 16, 1994

Alvin J. (Chick) DeGrange, 85, vice president of First National Bank for 33 years, was a World War II veteran.

He was also a former city tennis champion and an avid sportsman who loved to hunt, fish, golf and play tennis.

He graduated from Allegheny College in 1932, where he was...

May 15, 1994

R. Thomas Henry, 50, was an assistant maintenance supervisor at Forest Green Estates.

He previously worked for Fairview-Fairmont Housing Corp., Lake Peterbilt of Erie, and the former Avtex of Meadville.  He was a member of First Presbyterian Church.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the US...

May 14, 1994

Robert A. Eves, 74, was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, having served with the US Navy.

He was a member of the Charles Stafford American Legion Post 111, the Eagles Club and the Heart to Heart Club.  He was an avid golfer.

He retired from the...

May 14, 1994

Frank Semerad, Jr. 84, was a former auto and mower repairman for Krasa Service Station, retiring in 1971.

He previously was employed with Montour Railroad of Pittsburgh for 22 years.  He had played semi-pro baseball in Pittsburgh as a pitcher.  He was a team manager and officer for Vernon Little League for 12 years.

May 13, 1994

Alvin J. (Chick) DeGrange, 85, vice president of First National Bank for 33 years, was a World War II veteran. He was also a former city tennis champion and an avid sportsman who loved to hunt, fish, golf and play tennis. He graduated from Allegheny College in 1932, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. He...

Apr 30, 1994

Charles (Chad) Homer Sanner, 92, was an avid gardener and he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was an active volunteer at the Community Center of Crawford County. He retired in 1957 as a dairy farmer and owner after 25 years. He subsequently worked as a watchman at Meadville Malleable Iron Co. until 1968. He was a member of Wayland...

Apr 30, 1994

Charles (Chad) Homer Sanner, 92, was an avid gardener and he enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He was an active volunteer at the Community Center of Crawford County.

He retired in 1957 as a dairy farmer and owner after 25 years.  He subsequently worked as a watchman at Meadville Malleable Iron Co. until 1968.

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Apr 28, 1994

Karl E. Voehl, 84, was an avid hunter who belonged to many organizations, including the Meadville Sportsman Club.

He was a member of Masonic Lodge 234, Zem Zem Shrine Temple of Erie, Crawford County Shrine Club, and Scottish Rite of New Castle.

He was a life member of Vernon Central Hose...

Apr 19, 1994

Alton James Postance, 88, was a member of numerous Masonic organizations as well as a local businessman.

He was a member of Masonic Lodge 408 of Meadville; a life member of both Solomon Royal Arch Chapter 19 of Meadville and Zem Zem Shrine Temple of Erie; a member of Crawford County Shrine Club and Scottish...

Apr 19, 1994

Marion Yates, 75, retired from Talon, Inc. in 1979 as a secretary after 19 years of service.

She was of the Protestant faith.

Yates, of Meadville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 19, 1994, at Meadville Medical Center.

She was born at Turtle Creek, September 7, 1918, a daughter...

Apr 7, 1994

Marion M. Gilbert, 75, of Meadville, a GTI inspector, died Thursday, April 7, 1994, at Meadville Medical Center following an extended illness.

She was born in Franklin, May 8, 1918, a daughter of Charles and Nora Hennan Hammer.  She married Robert C. Gilbert, May 25, 1940.  He preceded her in death January 9, 1981.

Apr 6, 1994

Frances H. Kuntz, 82, of Conneaut Lake, a former bookkeeper, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994, at Meadville Medical Center following a brief illness.

She was born in Greenwood Township, April 5, 1912, a daughter of Albert and Nellie Loper Brown.  She married Kenneth T. Kuntz, February 19, 1939.  He survives.

She...

Mar 28, 1994

Lloyd Kenneth Smock, 86, of Vernon Township, a retired gas station operator, died Monday, March 28, 1994, at Meadville Medical Center after a period of failing health.

He was born in Guys Mills, February 18, 1908, a son of Curtiss and Iva Cutshall Smock.  He married Harriet Corey, March 28, 1931.  She preceded him in...

Mar 26, 1994

C. LeRoy Neff, 87, retired turbine operator and resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community, died Saturday, March 26, 1994, at Wesbury following a lengthy illness.

He was born at Covode, Indiana County, March 25, 1907, a son of Charles A. and Libbie Warnshuis Neff.  He married Marjorie Salen, March 18, 1942.  She survives.

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Mar 17, 1994

Donald H. Klippel, 77, of Meadville, a former school board member, died Thursday, March 17, 1994, at Meadville Medical Center following a period of declining health.

He was born in Union Township, October 11, 1916, a son of Walter H and Elizabeth Berrie Klippel.  He married Ruth Bennett, November 6, 1938.  She survives.

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Mar 16, 1994

Walter J. Eccles, 84, of Meadville, a former city water employee, died Wednesday, March 16, 1994, at Meadville Medical Center following a period of failing health.

He was born in Meadville, August 31, 1909, a son of Charles L. and Margaret (Tillie) Styer Eccles.  He married Anna Hazelhurst July 19, 1937.  She survives.

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Mar 2, 1994

John F. (Jack) DeSantis, 75, of Meadville, died Wednesday, March 2, 1994, at Meadville Medical Center following an illness of several months. She was born in Meadville, April 21, 1918, a son of Marco and Caroline Rondinara DeSantis. He operated the Linden Street Grocery Store for several years. He retired as a used car dealer in 2985. He graduated...