James B. Gifford

James B. Gifford

Jul 17, 1982

James B. Gifford, 84, a resident of United Methodist Home and Hospital, died at the home July 17, 1982, after a long period of failing health.

He was born in East Springfield, Erie County, August 19, 1897, a son of Henry and Deborah Nash Gifford.

Mr. Gifford was a resident of...

Richard Wesley Cousins

Richard Wesley Cousins

Jul 13, 1982

Richard Wesley Cousins, 62, of Meadville, died at Spencer Hospital Tuesday, July 13, 1982, after an illness of one year.

He was born in Edenburg, Lawrence County, September 7, 1919, a son of Joseph A. and Jessie Beck Cousins.  He married Alice Ella Fiscus in 1943.

Mr. Cousins served as manager...

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

Jun 30, 1982

Margaret (Peg) Smith, of Meadville, died St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, Wednesday, June 30, 1982, after a sudden illness. She was born in Saegertown, a daughter of Preston and Margaret Muckinkaupt Peters. She married Stanley C. Smith in 1927. Mrs. Smith worked for many years as a teacher at Meadville Area Senior High until her retirement. She graduated from...

Margaret (Peg)  Smith

Margaret (Peg) Smith

Jun 30, 1982

Margaret (Peg) Smith, of Meadville, died St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, Wednesday, June 30, 1982, after a sudden illness.

She was born in Saegertown, a daughter of Preston and Margaret Muckinkaupt Peters.  She married Stanley C. Smith in 1927.

Mrs. Smith worked for many years as a teacher at Meadville Area...

Ann Guthrie

Ann Guthrie

Jun 29, 1982

Mrs. Ann Guthrie, 58, wife of Warren H. Guthrie, of Meadville, died at Hamot Medical Center, Erie, Tuesday, June 29, 1982, after a long illness.

She was born in Meadville, July 26, 1924, a daughter of Dominic and Mary Nuzzolo Furno.  She married Mr. Guthrie November 22, 1941.

Mrs. Guthrie had...

Cliff L. Ricketts

Cliff L. Ricketts

Jun 24, 1982

Cliff L. Ricketts, 75, of Meadville, died at home Thursday, June 24, 1982, after a sudden illness.

He was born at Meadville April 9, 1907, a son of Frank L. and Christine Bresee Ricketts.  He married Marian G. Cutshall.  She died November 20, 1980.

Mr. Ricketts was employed at Talon as...

Dr. W. Kenneth Fisher

Dr. W. Kenneth Fisher

Jun 22, 1982

Dr. W. K. Fisher, 74, of Meadville, physician and surgeon since 1940, died at home Tuesday, June 22, 1982, after a long illness.

He was born at Wilkinsburg, April 18, 1908, son of Wilbur and Sara Bennett Fisher.  He married Jean Ludebuehl May 28, 1941.

Dr. Fisher, who retired in 1973,...

Frank J. Krasa

Frank J. Krasa

Jun 18, 1982

Frank J. Krasa, 71, of Vernon Township, died at home Friday, June 18, 1982, after a period of failing health.

He was born at Allegheny County, June 30, 1910, a son of James F. and Christina Uzlik Krasa.  He married Ruth Whistler April 23, 1949.

Mr. Krasa owned and operated Krasa...

Lea A. Kunselman

Lea A. Kunselman

Jun 6, 1982

Mrs. Lea A. Kunselman, 86, of Meadville, widow of Frank B. Kunselman, died at her home Sunday, June 6, 1982, following a sudden illness.

She was born at Dijon, France, February 10, 1896.  She married Kunselman August 2, 1920.  Her husband, a former Meadville postmaster, preceded her in death August 14, 1968.

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Gladys E. Eckert

Gladys E. Eckert

May 28, 1982

Mrs. Gladys E. Eckert, 74, a resident of Meadville, and formerly of Crafton, widow of Arthur C. Eckert, died at Spencer Hospital, Friday, May 28, 1982, after a two-year illness.

She was born at Butler, November 27, 1907, a daughter of William R. and Jennie Andres.  She married Eckert, June 4, 1928.  He died November...

Katheryn D. Orr

Katheryn D. Orr

May 26, 1982

Mrs. Katheryn D. Orr, 86, of New Richmond, widow of James O. Orr, died at Peaceful Rest Home, Cochranton, Wednesday, May 26, 1982, after a period of failing health.

She was born at New Richmond, Crawford County, March 15, 1896, a daughter of James M. and Eliza Hamilton Sayre.

Her husband...

Harriet B. Hout

Harriet B. Hout

May 25, 1982

Mrs. Harriet B. Hout, 84, a resident of Alexandria, VA, for the past three years and formerly of Meadville, widow of Marion Errett Hout, died at Mt. Vernon Hospital, Alexandria, Tuesday, May 25, 1982, after a sudden illness.

She was born in Vernon Township, September 18, 1897, a daughter of Frederick and Jennie Sloan Houser. ...

J. Ben Winton

J. Ben Winton

May 10, 1982

J. Ben Winton, 82, of Guys Mills, died at Spencer Hospital Monday, May 10, 1982, following an extended illness.

He was born in Rome Township, Crawford County, January 7, 1900, a son of Washington and Eva Cannon Winton.  He married Evelyn Doutt May 16, 1928.

He was employed for 27 years...

Dorothy O'Donnell

Dorothy O'Donnell

May 5, 1982

Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) O'Donnell, of Conneautville, died at City Hospital Wednesday, May 5, 1982. She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of J. William and Hazel Vockel Miller. Mrs. O'Donnell was a member of Christ Church, Episcopal, and Episcopal Church Women. She taught school at the secondary level in her earlier life in Pittsburgh and Saltzburg. Mrs. O'Donnell was a...

Dorothy (Dot)  O'Donnell

Dorothy (Dot) O'Donnell

May 5, 1982

Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) O'Donnell, of Conneautville, died at City Hospital Wednesday, May 5, 1982.

She was born in Pittsburgh, daughter of J. William and Hazel Vockel Miller.

Mrs. O'Donnell was a member of Christ Church, Episcopal, and Episcopal Church Women.

She taught school at the secondary level...

Ella Steele

Ella Steele

May 3, 1982

Ella Steele, 89, formerly of Franklin and a resident of United Methodist Nursing Home and Hospital since January 1977, died at Spencer Hospital, Monday, May 3, 1982, following an illness of several months.

She was born at Selinsgrove, Snyder County, January 28, 1893.  She married Rood P. Steele June 24, 1916.  He died August 15,...

John D. Van Horn

John D. Van Horn

Apr 13, 1982

The Rev. John D. Van Horn, 92, a resident of the United Methodist Hospital for the past year, died there Tuesday, April 13, 1982, following an extended illness.

He was born at Laurelville May 19, 1989, a son of Henry F. and Matilda Tannehill Van Horne.  He married Berdeen Braymer June 15, 1916.

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Ethel May Phipps

Ethel May Phipps

Apr 13, 1982

Mrs. Ethel May Phipps, 88,  a resident of United Methodist Nursing Home and Hospital since November 21, 1967, and formerly of Townville, widow of the Rev. Lee R. Phipps, died at the home Tuesday, April 13, 1982, following an extended illness.

She was born at Fulton, KS, January 22, 1894, a daughter of Robert and...

Mollie Humphrey

Mollie Humphrey

Apr 11, 1982

Mrs. Mollie Humphrey, 88, formerly of Meadville and Altoona, wife of Glenn L. Humphrey, died at her home in Eatontown, NJ, Sunday, April 11, 1982.

She was born at Houtzdale December 17, 1893, a daughter of Charles and Rachael Ratowski Brenner.  She married Humphrey in 1915.

In addition to her husband,...

Marian L. Smallenberger

Marian L. Smallenberger

Apr 11, 1982

Mrs. Marian L. Smallenberger, 71, of Meadville, wife of Arthur J. Smallenberger, died at City Hospital Sunday, April 11, 1982, following a six-month illness.

She was born at Meadville April 9, 1911, a daughter of Dayton and Leanna Booth Lawrence.  She married Smallenberger April 24, 1937.

In her early life, Mrs....