M. Lucille Bales

M. Lucille Bales

May 24, 1992

M. Lucille Sutherland Bales, 74, of Meadville, died Sunday, May 24, 1992, at Wesbury after an 18-month illness. She was born in Grove City, PA, on September 10, 1917, a daughter of Martha Sutherland Beckstein of Greenville and the late Harold C. Sutherland. Mrs. Bales was employed for 34 years by the Cribbs Home in Wesbury until her reitrement...

M. Lucille (Sutherland)  Bales

M. Lucille (Sutherland) Bales

May 24, 1992

M. Lucille Sutherland Bales, 74, of Meadville, died Sunday, May 24, 1992, at Wesbury after an 18-month illness.

She was born in Grove City, PA, on September 10, 1917, a daughter of Martha Sutherland Beckstein of Greenville and the late Harold C. Sutherland.

Mrs. Bales was employed for 34 years by...

Katherine M. Durfee

Katherine M. Durfee

May 23, 1992

Katherine M. Durfee, 83, a resident of Wesbury United Methodist Community since January 1986, a former teacher, died Saturday, May 23, 1992 at Wesbury after an extended illness.

She was born October 5, 1908, in Cleveland, a daughter of George and Margaret Sayre Bowes.  She married Otis C. Durfee, Sr., June 24, 1933.  He preceded...

Mabel I, Byham

Mabel I, Byham

May 20, 1992

Mabel I. Byham, 96, a resident of Springs Manor, Cambridge Springs, formerly of Guys Mills and Meadville, a homemaker, died Wednesday, May 20, 1992, at the manor.

She was born June 22, 1895, in Black Ash, a daughter of Frank and Orpha Thurston Byham.  She married Charles D. Byham August 14, 1912.  He died February...

Jesse J. Cierakowski

Jesse J. Cierakowski

May 15, 1992

Jesse J. Cierakowski, 75, of Meadville, a retired Sunbeam welder, died at his home Friday, May 15, 1992.

He was born in Wilmington, DE, February 11, 1917, a son of Joseph and Hedwig Prezadak Cierakowski.  He married Wanda M. Przondak October 22, 1936.

He retired in 1982 after working for 30...

Michael Catalino

Michael Catalino

May 13, 1992

Michael Catalano, 89, of Meadville, a retired hospital maintenance employee, died Wednesday, May 13, 1992, at Wesbury United Methodist Community after an extended illness.

He was born in Tarentum, Allegheny County, October 13, 1902, a son of Anthony and Angeline Mecuro Catalano.  He married Rose Tantillo in 1926.  She preceded him in death in 1970....

Harold V. Free

Harold V. Free

May 5, 1992

Harold V. Free, 61, of Saegertown, a Woodcock Township supervisor, died Tuesday, May 5, 1992, at Hamot Medial Center, Erie as a result of injuries sustained in an accident in Cussewago Township.

He was born in Greenville, September 14, 1930, a son of Clyde Harold and Jessie Mildred McGranahan Free.  He married Virginia Weyman, April...

Anita P. Williams

Anita P. Williams

May 3, 1992

Anita P. Williams, 97, of Meadville, died at her residence Sunday, May 3, 1992, following an extended illness.

She was born in Mt. Jewett, April 7, 1895, a daughter of A. G. and Isadora Willey Phillips.  She married C. J. Leon Williams, September 17, 1932.  He preceded her in death, November 6, 1988.

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Margaret R. Blanchard

Margaret R. Blanchard

May 1, 1992

Margaret R. Blanchard, 79, of Meadville, died Friday, May 1, 1992, at home after a period of failing health.

She was born in Troy, PA, April 18, 1913, a daughter of Lee W. and Esther Orvis Reynolds.  She married Francis L. (Frank) Blanchard on June 7, 1947, he survives.

Margaret was...

Norman N. Yoset

Norman N. Yoset

Apr 25, 1992

Norman N. Yoset, 69, of Meadville, died at his residence Saturday, April 25, 1992, following an extended illness.

He was born in Titusville, July 28, 1922, a son of Norman and Audrey Hecker Yoset.  He married Donna Mae Heil, August 9, 1944.  She survives.

He retired from the Meadville Post Office...

James S. Charlton, Jr.

James S. Charlton, Jr.

Apr 14, 1992

James S. Charlton, 82, of Meadville, a former Talon employee, died Tuesday, April 14, 1992, at Wesbury United Methodist Community following a period of failing health.

He was born in Meadville, December 5, 1909, a son of James S. and Anna Van Riper Charlton, Sr.   He married Marion A. Prather.  She preceded him in death...

Mary A. Fowler

Mary A. Fowler

Apr 12, 1992

Mary A. Fowler, 94, a resident of Grace Nursing Center of Wesbury United Methodist Community, formerly of Emlenton, a secretary, died Sunday, April 12, 1992, following an extended illness.

She was born in Six Points, April 19, 1897, a daughter of Simeon H. and Fidelia Cuddison Fowler.

She was a graduate...

Earl G. Jones

Earl G. Jones

Apr 12, 1992

Earl G. Jorden, 56, of Meadville, a field engineer, died Sunday, April 12, 1992, at Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, following an extended illness.

He was born in Gretna, LA, December 30, 1935, a son of Earl Albert and Clarenda P. Hill Jorden.  He married Elizabeth C. (Betty) Percoski, April 12, 1955.  She preceded him in death...

Dorothy Louise Peters

Dorothy Louise Peters

Apr 7, 1992

Dorothy Louise Peters, 92, of Meadville, a homemaker, died Tuesday, April 7, 1992, at Wesbury United Methodist Community following a long illness.

She was born in Hickernell, October 10, 1899, a daughter of Elmer E. and Ida O. Rice Wiard.  She married Francis S. Peters, May 29, 1923.  He preceded her in death February 25,...

Terence R. Rouse

Terence R. Rouse

Mar 27, 1992

Terence R. (Terry) Rouse, 78, a resident of Springs Manor, Cambridge Springs, formerly of Meadville, a former film projectionist, died Friday, March 27, 1992, at Meadville Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born in Union City, December 26, 1913, a son of William and Nancy Hayes Rouse. He married Gladys Peterson in November 1968. She preceded him...

Terence R. (Terry)  Rouse

Terence R. (Terry) Rouse

Mar 27, 1992

Terence R. (Terry) Rouse, 78, a resident of Springs Manor, Cambridge Springs, formerly of Meadville, a former film projectionist, died Friday, March 27, 1992, at Meadville Medical Center following an extended illness.

He was born in Union City, December 26, 1913, a son of William and Nancy Hayes Rouse.  He married Gladys Peterson in November...

Donald E. Griffin

Donald E. Griffin

Mar 22, 1992

Donald E. (Jake) Griffin, 68, of Palm Beach Garden, FL, formerly of Meadville, a car dealership owner, died Sunday, March 22, 1992, at Jupiter Hospital in Jupiter, FL. He was born in Cochranton, May 13, 1923, a son of Elbe and Mayme Cotterman Griffin. He married Rachel Steinbrenner, June 29, 1943. She preceded him in death July 8, 1946....

Robert M. Rhodes

Robert M. Rhodes

Mar 22, 1992

Robert M. (Red) Rhodes, 76, of Meadville, retired barber, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 22, 1992. He was born in Tyrone, May 1, 1915, a son of Fred and Elizabeth Chandler Rhodes. He married Mildred Brutcher, August 20, 1938. She survives. He was a barber on North Street for 50 years. He was a member of Stone United Methodist Church....

Robert M. (Red)  Rhodes

Robert M. (Red) Rhodes

Mar 22, 1992

Robert M. (Red) Rhodes, 76, of Meadville, retired barber, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 22, 1992.

He was born in Tyrone, May 1, 1915, a son of Fred and Elizabeth Chandler Rhodes.  He married Mildred Brutcher, August 20, 1938.  She survives.

He was a barber on North Street for 50 years.  He...

Donald E. (Jake)  Griffin

Donald E. (Jake) Griffin

Mar 22, 1992

Donald E. (Jake) Griffin, 68, of Palm Beach Garden, FL, formerly of Meadville, a car dealership owner, died Sunday, March 22, 1992, at Jupiter Hospital in Jupiter, FL.

He was born in Cochranton, May 13, 1923, a son of Elbe and Mayme Cotterman Griffin.  He married Rachel Steinbrenner, June 29, 1943.  She preceded him in...