Tribune Meadville, Pa. Deaths

Meadville Tribune Deaths, Meadville, Pa. Jan. 19, 1995

Wallace E. Kebort, 82, of RD 5, Meadville, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1995, at Meadville Medical Center. He was born in Kerrtown, March 12, 1912, a son of Nellie Kebort and raised by his grandparents, Henry Elizabeth Power Kebort. He married Rachael Kebort in 1931. She survives. He was a conductor for Erie Railroad, Erie-Lackawana Railroad and Conrail until his retirement in 1976 after 35 years of service. He was a member of Meadville Rescue Spuad for more than 50 years. For many years he worked at the Crawford County Fair's first aid station. He was a member of Meadville Elks Lodge 219, Erie-Lackawanna Veterans Association and the United Transportation Union. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a son, Wallace H. Kebort of Saegertown; a daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Linda) McQueen of Meadville; five grandchildren, sex great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Byham-Miller-Mizner Funeral Home, 404 Chestnut St., Meadville, where Meadville Rescue Squad will hold a visitation at 7 p.m. and the Meadville Elks service will be at 7:30. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Meadville.

Helen Duncan Putnam
Muskego, Wis. - Helen Duncan Putnam, 95, of Janesville Road, Muskego, Wis., formerly of Summit Township, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995, at Muskego Nursing Home. She was born in Winterset, Iowa, Sept. 13, 1899, a daughter of Charles E. and Cynthia Berry Duncan. She married Glenn Putnam. He preceded her in death Nov. 2, 1980. She attended the Chicago Art Institute and DePaul University. She was employed with Rand-McNally as a free-lance artist. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sister and two brothers. There will be not calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of Roofner-Collins Funeral Home, 544 Chestnut St., Meadville. F funeral and committal service will be Friday at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Janet Jenkins of the Watson Run Presbyterian Church of Beatty's Corners, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Harmonsburg.


Meadville Tribune, Jan. 22, 1995

Charles William Harmon
Cambridge Springs - Charles William Harmon, 49, of 231 McClellan St., Cambridge Springs, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 1995, at Meadville Medical Center after a sudden illness. He was born in Meadville, Sept. 5, 1945, a son of Raymond C. and Doris Mae Charles Harmon. He married Sandra Mae Harmon, Jan. 20, 1976. She survives. He was employed as a machine operator at Lord Corp. in Cambridge Springs since 1979. He was a member of Venango VFW Post 169 and American Legion Post 381 of Cambridge Springs. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include four daughters, Tammy Sutton of Titusville, Mrs. George (Kimberly) Davis of Cambridge Springs, Mrs. Dale (Denise) Thompson of Townville and Tracie Harmon of Meadville; two sons, William Harmon, stationed in fort Hood, Texas, and Michael Harmon of Findlay, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and a sister, Janice Nichol of Meadville. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kristy Dawn Harmon. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Van Matre Funeral Home, 335 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs. F funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Larry Mills of Christian & Missionary Alliance Church of Cochranton, officiating. Interment will be in Venango Cemetery.

Robert D. McCartney Sr.
Cochranton - Robert D. McCartney Sr., 62, of RD 1 Sugar Lake Road, Cochranton, died Thursday Jan. 19, 1995, at Meadville Medical Center. He was born in Meadville, Jan. 20, 1932, a son of Bernadine Miller McCartney. He was employed at Kebert Construction for 25 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a corporal during the Korean Conflict, and was a life member and past officer of the VFW Post 2006, the Eagles Post 429, and the Meadville Club of Operating Engineers Local 66. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed reading and cutting wood, and was a member of the St. Hippolyte Roman Catholic Church in Frenchtown. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Veronica) Gilbert and Sharon McCartney, both of Meadville; two sons, William D. McCartney of Meadville and Robert D. McCartney Jr., at home; a companion, Helen Shoffner of Meadville, a sister, Mary Chatley of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home, 614 Baldwin St., Meadville. Calling hours for organizational members will be as follows at the funeral home; the VFW today at 7 p.m.; the Eagles today at 7:30 p.m.; and the Meadville Clib today at 8 p.m. A prayer service will be Monday at 1 p.m. at St. Hippolyte's Church with Rev. Jeffery Noble, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Hippolyte's Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Charity of one's choice.

Meadville Tribune, Jan. 18, 1995

Frank (Frankie) M. Labonowski - 23, of 997 Render Ave., Meadville, died Monday, Jan. 16, 1995, at home. He was born in Meadville, July 11, 1971, a son of Frank E. and Stella Terregino Labonowski. They survive. He graduated from Meadville Area Senior High School in 1990. He was employed by Sanray Corp. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as weight-lifting. He was a member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include two sister; Mrs. Dominic ( Mary) Picerno of Selinsgrove and Mrs. Paul (Lisa) Labonowski-Santoro of Belleville, N.J.; a niece, two nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Private calling hours will be held at the convenience of the family. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Agatha Church with Monsignor Henry J. Schauerman officiating. Interment will be in St. Brigid's Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made to St. Agatha Church, 353 Pine St. Meadville.

Genevive M. Sherrod
Flowery Branch, Ga. - Genevive M. Sherrod, 89, of 6201 Caprice Drive, Flowery Branch, Ga., formerly of Meadville, died Friday, Jan. 13, 1995, at home. She was born in Meadville, Jan. 1, 1906, a daughter of Sidman and Agnes Ella Albaugh Smith. She married Maxwell Ralph Sherrod. He preceded her in death Dec. 29, 1969. She previously resided at RD 6 Franklin Pike, Meadville. She lived in Georgia for nine years. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Wanda) Roche of Meadville, and Mrs. Thomas (Vyone) Carbaugh of Flowery Branch; a son, Arden Sherrod of Meadville; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Alfred and Joseph; two sons, Maxwell Jr., and Virgil Sherrod; and a great-grandson. Calling hours and a funeral service were Tuesday of St. John's United Church of Christ officating. Burial was in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.