Florentine N. Prenatt
Jan 1, 1753
Florentine N. Prenatt, 85, for many years a resident of Frenchtown, died at his home late Thursday afternoon.
He was a member of St. Hippolyte Roman Catholic Church and of the Frenchtown Grange.
He is survived by his widow, Emilie; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Doubet and Mrs. Lovina Brenot, both of...
Clayton Jay Fowler
Jan 1, 1753
Clayton Jay Fowler, infant son born at Spencer Hospital on Wednesday, March 27, 1974, to Kenton and Nancy Britton Fowler of Meadville, failed to survive.
Survivors include the parents; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry (Violet) Britton of Meadville; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kyle (Eleanor) Thomas of Meadville; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs....
David Lee Fitzsimmons
Jan 1, 1753
Gary Lee Fitzsimmons, 22, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Meadville, died at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, as a result of injuries suffered from a fire at work, Wednesday, at Robert K. Murray Auto Body, Pittsburgh.
He was born in Meadville, January 13, 1957, a son of Howard H. and Evangeline Hunter Fitzsimmons.
...
Charles A. Neff
Jan 1, 1753
Charles A. Neff, 63, of Meadville, died Sunday evening at Meadville City Hospital following a long illness.
Mr. Neff was for seven years, a watchman at the American Viscose Corp. plant, relinquishing his duties last October due to failing health. Mr. Neff came to Meadville with his family in 1929, prior to which time he...
Dr. William E. Hyskell
Jan 1, 1753
Dr. William E. Hyskell, 82, prominent Meadville Physician, died at City Hospital Saturday, night where he had been a patient since Thursday.
Dr. Hyskell practiced in Meadville from 1907 to 1955 when he retired. He was one of the first tenants of the Masonic Building when it opened in 1913.
He...
Belinda Jane Shanley
Jan 1, 1753
Belinda Jane Shanley, 20, of Meadville, was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of a car accident in Vernon Township.
She was born in Meadville, July 25, 1966, a daughter of Stephen and Jean Groger Shanley.
She was employed as a computer operator at Heatrix Inc. She was affiliated ...
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.
...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...