Clyde Southworth

Clyde Southworth

Jan 1, 1753

Clyde Southworth, 64, of Meadville, was killed instantly yesterday when his farm tractor overturned on him.

Southworth was born in Warren County, April 20, 1899, a son of Clark and Harriett Hart Southworth and married Mrs. Southworth on March 27, 1922.

He previously had worked for Powell's Sanitation Service.

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Richard David Clark

Richard David Clark

Jan 1, 1753

Richard David Clark, 20, of Meadville, died early Thursday morning on Route 322, one mile north of Cochranton, as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born at Clarkson, Monroe County, NY, July 26, 1960, son of James F. and Ruthanne Ginther Clark.

He was a 1978 graduate of Meadville...

Frank Flint

Frank Flint

Jan 1, 1753

Frank Flint, of Blooming Valley, well-known mill operator, lumber manufacturer and dealer, died at Meadville City Hospital Tuesday, about noon.  He had been a patient at the hospital for about a month.

He operated lumber busniesses in the South and in Canada, and was the founder of Flint and Sons, lumber and building supply company...

Lizzie Brown

Lizzie Brown

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Lizzie Brown, 77, widow of Xavier Brown, who resided in Meadville, died Monday morning, at the Flickinger Convalescent Home after a six-months illness.

Born in Meadville, she spent most of her life in the Randolph Township area.  She had resided in Meadville the past six years.

Mrs. Brown is survived...

Sheldon Smith

Sheldon Smith

Jan 1, 1753

Sheldon Smith, 68, of Woodcock Township farmer, died Saturday morning after a long illness.

He was the son of the late Gaylord Smith and Ida Roudebush.  Mr. Smith was a member of Blooming Valley Grange.

Surviving are his widow, the former, Blanche Douglas; a son, Edgar D. Smith of Woodcock Township;...

Harry H. Sugg

Harry H. Sugg

Jan 1, 1753

Harry H. Sugg, 54, died suddenly at his home in Meadville Monday morning.

An employee of the Westinghouse Electric Corp., Mr. Sugg was active in the Bird and Tree Club, and on Saturday accompanied a Junior Audubon Club on a trip.  He was active in the Civic Music Assn.

A Westinghouse...

Alberta C. Collins

Alberta C. Collins

Jan 1, 1753

Alberta C. Collins, 66, wife of J. Vance Collins, of East Fairfield Township, died Saturday evening following a lingering illness.

Mrs. Collins, who was born in the state of Indiana, came with her family to his county about 21 years ago.  She was a member of Guys Mills Methodist Church.

Besides...

Edward F. Echnoz

Edward F. Echnoz

Jan 1, 1753

Edward F. Echnoz, 77, well-known farmer and life-long Randolph Township farmer, died on Monday night at Spencer Hospital following several weeks' illness.

He was a member of St. Hippolyte Church, Frenchtown.

He leaves three sons, Herman of Clinton, TN, Leon of Kittanning and Clarence of Meadville; two daughters, Mrs. Ora Daniels...

Augustus J. Duchanois

Augustus J. Duchanois

Jan 1, 1753

Augustus J. Duchanois, 89, life-long resident of Frenchtown, died Sunday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eugene DeMaison, Frenchtown.

Mr. Duchanois was formerly a farmer, wagon-maker and blacksmith.  A member of St. Hippolyte RC Church, he assisted in its construction and served as sexton of the church for 30 years.  He was also...

Anna Mook

Anna Mook

Jan 1, 1753

Anna, wife of Dorrance Mook of Cambridge Springs, died Friday, at the Bashline Hospital in Grove City, at the age of 31 years.

Mrs. Mook was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Meadville.

She is survived by her husband and four children, Dorrance Edward, Jr., Louis Eugene,...

Richard Arthur Pittner

Richard Arthur Pittner

Jan 1, 1753

Richard Arthur Pittner, 34, of Meadville was pronounced dead at the scene, along with his son, James Pittner, on May 4, 1974 as a result of an automobile accident.

He was born in Pittsburgh, September 20, 1939, a son of Karl J. and Agnes Shonka Pittner.  He married Ruth Ann Rhodes September 27, 1958.  He...

David E. Eastlake

David E. Eastlake

Jan 1, 1753

David E. Eastlake, 72, of Meadville, died Monday morning at Spencer Hospital after an extended illness.

Son of the late Milton and Hattie Buell Eastlake, he spent his entire life in the Meadville area.  He became one of the original employees of the Meadville Malleable Iron, Co. when that company was founded in 1900 and...

Vinnie Drayer

Vinnie Drayer

Jan 1, 1753

Miss Vinnie Drayer, of Meadville, died Thursday evening at the Flickinger Convalescent Home.  She was 72.

She was born at Saegertown but had spent most of her life in Meadville.  For several years, she was employed by the Keystone View Co.

Two brothers survive, V. H. Drayer and Elmer G. Drayer,...

John H. Frobese

John H. Frobese

Jan 1, 1753

John H. Frobese, of Meadville, 84, died Saturday morning at City Hospital following a short illness.

He had been employed as a carpenter by the Erie Railroad Company.  He retired in 1935.  He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his widow, Ida; two daughters, Miss...

Minnie P. Hall

Minnie P. Hall

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Minnie P. Hall, 56, widow of Henry C. Hall of Meadville, died Tuesday morning at Spencer Hospital after a short illness.

She was a daughter of the late George and Sarah Jane Reash Peterson and spent her early life in Fairfield Township.  Following the death of her husband in 1922, she came to Meadville. ...

George Wolff

George Wolff

Jan 1, 1753

George Wolff, 79, was found dead Sunday afternoon at his home in Blooming Valley, where he lived alone.

Mr. Wolff is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John W. Schwietzer and Mrs. Clinton G. Smith of Meadville and a son, Eugene H. Wolff of Blooming Valley.

Services were held at Waid Funeral...

Charles S. Underwood

Charles S. Underwood

Jan 1, 1753

Charles Seward Underwood, 64, formerly of Meadville resident, died Saturday at his home in Rockville, CT.

Son of the late Thomas and Ida Moltrup Underwood, he spent his early life in Ohio and lived for many years in the Pittsburgh area before coming to Meadville in 1934.  During his 12 years in Meadville, he was...

James Daniel Hagen

James Daniel Hagen

Jan 1, 1753

James Daniel Hagen, 76, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at his home in Meadville.

Mr. Hagen was a member of St. Agatha's Roman Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus.

He leaves his widow; two daughters, Mrs. L. J. Daugherty of Buffalo, NY and Mrs. James Forker of Meadville; two sisters,...

Lawrence S. Wagner

Lawrence S. Wagner

Jan 1, 1753

Lawrence S. Wagner, 77, of East Mead Township, died Sunday night at the farm homestead where he was born and had resided his entire life.  He had been in failing health more than a year.

Mr. Wagner was a member of Kiser-Mead Grange.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma...

Flora Jane Hunt Foulk

Flora Jane Hunt Foulk

Jan 1, 1753

Mrs. Flora Jane Hunt Foulk, 61, wife of Charles E. Foulk, died at her home in Guys Mills.  She was a life-long resident of Randolph Township.

Surviving are her husband; two sons, Carl Foulk of Guys Mills and Dale Foulk of Fredonia, PA; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond F. Carless of Oakley, CA; a sister, Mrs....