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Meacham, Gertrude Irene [1] |
| Birth |
31 Dec 1909 |
Pleasant Valley Twp, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA  [1] |
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Gertrude Irene Meacham in the Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1910
Name: Gertrude Irene Meacham
Gender: Female
Birth : 31 Dec 1909 23:30h
Pleasant Valley, Potter, Pennsylvania
legitimate? yes
Father: George ANDREW Meacham
[or Andrew George Meacham]
his age: 43
his birth: Roulette
his occ: farmer
Mother: Agnes Reid Meacham
her age: 34
her birth: Pleasant Valley twp
her occ: Housewife
res: Port Allegany, RFD#3
No. child: 11
now living: 10
Cert: 201268
signed: Geo Meacham
father (no physician)
address: Port Allegany, RD3
Source Citation
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 290; Certificate Number: 201268
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, 1906-1910 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015.
Original data: Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906-1910. Series 11.89 (50 cartons). Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
- 11/10 23:30h no physician, apparently delivered by her father.
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| Gender |
Female |
| Graduation |
Abt Jun 1929 |
Port Allegany, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA |
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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa
PORTVILLE - Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa., passed away Wednesday (July 28, 2010) at Olean General Hospital.
Born Dec. 31, 1909, in Pleasant Valley Township, Pa., she was a daughter of George and Agnes Reid Meacham.
On June 24, 1936, she married Donald E. Reese, who died April 7, 2000. They were married 64 years.
Mrs. Reese was a graduate of Port Allegany High School’s class of 1929, which included 43 students.
She also graduated from Westbrook Academy of Olean.
She was employed with Meacham Hardware for 65 years and later Johnston Tools Inc., both in Port Allegany.
She was a member of Sartwell Creek Union Church, Burtville, Pa. She was a 50-year member of Keystone Chapter 2, Order of Eastern Star, Duke Center; 68-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Port Allegany;
and a former sheriff’s deputy for William Reese.
She was an avid Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan. She enjoyed embroidery and gave many of her projects as gifts.
Mrs. Reese is survived by
- a daughter, Jo Ann Reese-Parsons of Portville;
four grandchildren,
- Jay (Carolyn) Little and
- Judi (Gary Brady) Franke, both of Florida,
- Jill (Robin) Robinson Jr., of Portville and
- Jackie (Ken) Pickett Jr., of Eldred, Pa.;
seven great-grandchildren:
- Airman Josh Yanetsko,
- Tyler Robinson,
- Harley Robinson,
- Audra Frair,
- Ryan Friar,
- Branden Logsdon and
- Kaleb Franke; and
- a sister, Thelma Swift, of Coudersport, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
- her husband, Donald;
four brothers,
- Lynn Meacham,
- Lawrence Meacham,
- Glenn Meacham and
- Guy Meacham; and
nine sisters,
- Mabel Prindle,
- Alta Clark,
- Celestia Meacham,
- Laura Stearns,
- Mildred Dingman,
- Leona Criss,
- Margaret Shisler,
- Pauline Meacham and
- an infant girl.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (July 30, 2010) at Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (July 31, 2010) at Sartwell Creek Union Church, with the Rev. LaVerne Howard, pastor, officiating.
- Burial will be in Sartwell Creek Cemetery, Burtville.
Memorials may be made to Sartwell Creek Union Church or to the Eldred (Pa.) World War II Museum.
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So you made it to 100, not bad Gert. If there is an afterlife I am sure you will find the keymaster and be back together again.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 3:16:00 PM EDT
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Gert was admired and loved by many. she was a great neighbor and friend. She will be missed.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 4:28:00 PM EDT
Anonymous CAROLYN HATHAWAY said...
WHAT AN AWESOME LADY WITH LOTS OF STORIES FROM HER YOUNGER YEARS THAT I WILL MISS! IT DIDNT HAPPEN OFTEN ENOUGH
Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 7:56:00 AM EDT
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| Potter Enterprise- Dinner party at the home of Mr&Mrs Lawrence Criss. |
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The Potter Enterprise 28 Dec 1960, Wed P3
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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28, 1900 THE POTTER PEOPLE AS THEY PASS
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Visitors and dinner guests Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Criss were
- Mr. and Mrs. Harold Maynard. East Aurora;
- Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Meacham, Margaret Meacham, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Reese and daughter Joanne, Port Allegany:
- Herman Meacham, Wayne Chesiter, Buffalo;
- John Little, Portville, N. Y.;
- Mr. and Mrs. Elton Swift and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dingman and son Robert,
Wayne Hathaway, Coneville;
- Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meacham and daughter Debra, David Wetzel, Shinglehouse;
- Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clark and son George, Mr. and Mrs. Milford Clark and family, Coudersport.
Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Harder and daughters Melissa and Nancy, of Wellsville, were callers In Coudersport yesterday afternoon.
Ted H. Jones, a student at Alfred University, is spending his Christmas vacation here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Beech and three daughters, of Alexandria Bay, N. Y., were holiday guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bam-ford.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. VonNieda left last Friday for New York City where they left by plane Saturday night for Bermuda for a week's vacation.
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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa
PORTVILLE - Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa., passed away Wednesday (July 28, 2010) at Olean General Hospital.
Born Dec. 31, 1909, in Pleasant Valley Township, Pa., she was a daughter of George and Agnes Reid Meacham.
On June 24, 1936, she married Donald E. Reese, who died April 7, 2000. They were married 64 years.
Mrs. Reese was a graduate of Port Allegany High School’s class of 1929, which included 43 students.
She also graduated from Westbrook Academy of Olean.
She was employed with Meacham Hardware for 65 years and later Johnston Tools Inc., both in Port Allegany.
She was a member of Sartwell Creek Union Church, Burtville, Pa. She was a 50-year member of Keystone Chapter 2, Order of Eastern Star, Duke Center; 68-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Port Allegany;
and a former sheriff’s deputy for William Reese.
She was an avid Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan. She enjoyed embroidery and gave many of her projects as gifts.
Mrs. Reese is survived by
- a daughter, Jo Ann Reese-Parsons of Portville;
four grandchildren,
- Jay (Carolyn) Little and
- Judi (Gary Brady) Franke, both of Florida,
- Jill (Robin) Robinson Jr., of Portville and
- Jackie (Ken) Pickett Jr., of Eldred, Pa.;
seven great-grandchildren:
- Airman Josh Yanetsko,
- Tyler Robinson,
- Harley Robinson,
- Audra Frair,
- Ryan Friar,
- Branden Logsdon and
- Kaleb Franke; and
- a sister, Thelma Swift, of Coudersport, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
- her husband, Donald;
four brothers,
- Lynn Meacham,
- Lawrence Meacham,
- Glenn Meacham and
- Guy Meacham; and
nine sisters,
- Mabel Prindle,
- Alta Clark,
- Celestia Meacham,
- Laura Stearns,
- Mildred Dingman,
- Leona Criss,
- Margaret Shisler,
- Pauline Meacham and
- an infant girl.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (July 30, 2010) at Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (July 31, 2010) at Sartwell Creek Union Church, with the Rev. LaVerne Howard, pastor, officiating.
- Burial will be in Sartwell Creek Cemetery, Burtville.
Memorials may be made to Sartwell Creek Union Church or to the Eldred (Pa.) World War II Museum.
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Anonymous Anonymous said...
So you made it to 100, not bad Gert. If there is an afterlife I am sure you will find the keymaster and be back together again.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 3:16:00 PM EDT
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Gert was admired and loved by many. she was a great neighbor and friend. She will be missed.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 4:28:00 PM EDT
Anonymous CAROLYN HATHAWAY said...
WHAT AN AWESOME LADY WITH LOTS OF STORIES FROM HER YOUNGER YEARS THAT I WILL MISS! IT DIDNT HAPPEN OFTEN ENOUGH
Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 7:56:00 AM EDT
- age 100, Olean General Hospital. a Wednesday
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| Obituary |
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Portville, Cattaraugus, New York, USA |
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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa
PORTVILLE - Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa., passed away Wednesday (July 28, 2010) at Olean General Hospital.
Born Dec. 31, 1909, in Pleasant Valley Township, Pa., she was a daughter of George and Agnes Reid Meacham.
On June 24, 1936, she married Donald E. Reese, who died April 7, 2000. They were married 64 years.
Mrs. Reese was a graduate of Port Allegany High School’s class of 1929, which included 43 students.
She also graduated from Westbrook Academy of Olean.
She was employed with Meacham Hardware for 65 years and later Johnston Tools Inc., both in Port Allegany.
She was a member of Sartwell Creek Union Church, Burtville, Pa. She was a 50-year member of Keystone Chapter 2, Order of Eastern Star, Duke Center; 68-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Port Allegany;
and a former sheriff’s deputy for William Reese.
She was an avid Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan. She enjoyed embroidery and gave many of her projects as gifts.
Mrs. Reese is survived by
- a daughter, Jo Ann Reese-Parsons of Portville;
four grandchildren,
- Jay (Carolyn) Little and
- Judi (Gary Brady) Franke, both of Florida,
- Jill (Robin) Robinson Jr., of Portville and
- Jackie (Ken) Pickett Jr., of Eldred, Pa.;
seven great-grandchildren:
- Airman Josh Yanetsko,
- Tyler Robinson,
- Harley Robinson,
- Audra Frair,
- Ryan Friar,
- Branden Logsdon and
- Kaleb Franke; and
- a sister, Thelma Swift, of Coudersport, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
- her husband, Donald;
four brothers,
- Lynn Meacham,
- Lawrence Meacham,
- Glenn Meacham and
- Guy Meacham; and
nine sisters,
- Mabel Prindle,
- Alta Clark,
- Celestia Meacham,
- Laura Stearns,
- Mildred Dingman,
- Leona Criss,
- Margaret Shisler,
- Pauline Meacham and
- an infant girl.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (July 30, 2010) at Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (July 31, 2010) at Sartwell Creek Union Church, with the Rev. LaVerne Howard, pastor, officiating.
- Burial will be in Sartwell Creek Cemetery, Burtville.
Memorials may be made to Sartwell Creek Union Church or to the Eldred (Pa.) World War II Museum.
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So you made it to 100, not bad Gert. If there is an afterlife I am sure you will find the keymaster and be back together again.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 3:16:00 PM EDT
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Gert was admired and loved by many. she was a great neighbor and friend. She will be missed.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 4:28:00 PM EDT
Anonymous CAROLYN HATHAWAY said...
WHAT AN AWESOME LADY WITH LOTS OF STORIES FROM HER YOUNGER YEARS THAT I WILL MISS! IT DIDNT HAPPEN OFTEN ENOUGH
Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 7:56:00 AM EDT
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Meacham Reese, Gertrude I obit SolsWords
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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa
PORTVILLE - Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa., passed away Wednesday (July 28, 2010) at Olean General Hospital.
Born Dec. 31,… |
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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa
PORTVILLE - Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa., passed away Wednesday (July 28, 2010) at Olean General Hospital.
Born Dec. 31, 1909, in Pleasant Valley Township, Pa., she was a daughter of George and Agnes Reid Meacham.
On June 24, 1936, she married Donald E. Reese, who died April 7, 2000. They were married 64 years.
Mrs. Reese was a graduate of Port Allegany High School’s class of 1929, which included 43 students.
She also graduated from Westbrook Academy of Olean.
She was employed with Meacham Hardware for 65 years and later Johnston Tools Inc., both in Port Allegany.
She was a member of Sartwell Creek Union Church, Burtville, Pa. She was a 50-year member of Keystone Chapter 2, Order of Eastern Star, Duke Center; 68-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Port Allegany;
and a former sheriff’s deputy for William Reese.
She was an avid Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan. She enjoyed embroidery and gave many of her projects as gifts.
Mrs. Reese is survived by
- a daughter, Jo Ann Reese-Parsons of Portville;
four grandchildren,
- Jay (Carolyn) Little and
- Judi (Gary Brady) Franke, both of Florida,
- Jill (Robin) Robinson Jr., of Portville and
- Jackie (Ken) Pickett Jr., of Eldred, Pa.;
seven great-grandchildren:
- Airman Josh Yanetsko,
- Tyler Robinson,
- Harley Robinson,
- Audra Frair,
- Ryan Friar,
- Branden Logsdon and
- Kaleb Franke; and
- a sister, Thelma Swift, of Coudersport, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
- her husband, Donald;
four brothers,
- Lynn Meacham,
- Lawrence Meacham,
- Glenn Meacham and
- Guy Meacham; and
nine sisters,
- Mabel Prindle,
- Alta Clark,
- Celestia Meacham,
- Laura Stearns,
- Mildred Dingman,
- Leona Criss,
- Margaret Shisler,
- Pauline Meacham and
- an infant girl.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (July 30, 2010) at Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (July 31, 2010) at Sartwell Creek Union Church, with the Rev. LaVerne Howard, pastor, officiating.
- Burial will be in Sartwell Creek Cemetery, Burtville.
Memorials may be made to Sartwell Creek Union Church or to the Eldred (Pa.) World War II Museum.
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So you made it to 100, not bad Gert. If there is an afterlife I am sure you will find the keymaster and be back together again.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 3:16:00 PM EDT
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Gert was admired and loved by many. she was a great neighbor and friend. She will be missed.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 4:28:00 PM EDT
Anonymous CAROLYN HATHAWAY said...
WHAT AN AWESOME LADY WITH LOTS OF STORIES FROM HER YOUNGER YEARS THAT I WILL MISS! IT DIDNT HAPPEN OFTEN ENOUGH
Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 7:56:00 AM EDT
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Reese, Donald E. d. 7 Apr 2000 |
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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa
PORTVILLE - Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa., passed away Wednesday (July 28, 2010) at Olean General Hospital.
Born Dec. 31, 1909, in Pleasant Valley Township, Pa., she was a daughter of George and Agnes Reid Meacham.
On June 24, 1936, she married Donald E. Reese, who died April 7, 2000. They were married 64 years.
Mrs. Reese was a graduate of Port Allegany High School’s class of 1929, which included 43 students.
She also graduated from Westbrook Academy of Olean.
She was employed with Meacham Hardware for 65 years and later Johnston Tools Inc., both in Port Allegany.
She was a member of Sartwell Creek Union Church, Burtville, Pa. She was a 50-year member of Keystone Chapter 2, Order of Eastern Star, Duke Center; 68-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Port Allegany;
and a former sheriff’s deputy for William Reese.
She was an avid Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan. She enjoyed embroidery and gave many of her projects as gifts.
Mrs. Reese is survived by
- a daughter, Jo Ann Reese-Parsons of Portville;
four grandchildren,
- Jay (Carolyn) Little and
- Judi (Gary Brady) Franke, both of Florida,
- Jill (Robin) Robinson Jr., of Portville and
- Jackie (Ken) Pickett Jr., of Eldred, Pa.;
seven great-grandchildren:
- Airman Josh Yanetsko,
- Tyler Robinson,
- Harley Robinson,
- Audra Frair,
- Ryan Friar,
- Branden Logsdon and
- Kaleb Franke; and
- a sister, Thelma Swift, of Coudersport, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
- her husband, Donald;
four brothers,
- Lynn Meacham,
- Lawrence Meacham,
- Glenn Meacham and
- Guy Meacham; and
nine sisters,
- Mabel Prindle,
- Alta Clark,
- Celestia Meacham,
- Laura Stearns,
- Mildred Dingman,
- Leona Criss,
- Margaret Shisler,
- Pauline Meacham and
- an infant girl.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (July 30, 2010) at Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (July 31, 2010) at Sartwell Creek Union Church, with the Rev. LaVerne Howard, pastor, officiating.
- Burial will be in Sartwell Creek Cemetery, Burtville.
Memorials may be made to Sartwell Creek Union Church or to the Eldred (Pa.) World War II Museum.
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So you made it to 100, not bad Gert. If there is an afterlife I am sure you will find the keymaster and be back together again.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 3:16:00 PM EDT
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Gert was admired and loved by many. she was a great neighbor and friend. She will be missed.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 4:28:00 PM EDT
Anonymous CAROLYN HATHAWAY said...
WHAT AN AWESOME LADY WITH LOTS OF STORIES FROM HER YOUNGER YEARS THAT I WILL MISS! IT DIDNT HAPPEN OFTEN ENOUGH
Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 7:56:00 AM EDT
- They were married 64 years.
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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa
PORTVILLE - Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa., passed away Wednesday (July 28, 2010) at Olean General Hospital.
Born Dec. 31,… |
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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa
PORTVILLE - Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa., passed away Wednesday (July 28, 2010) at Olean General Hospital.
Born Dec. 31, 1909, in Pleasant Valley Township, Pa., she was a daughter of George and Agnes Reid Meacham.
On June 24, 1936, she married Donald E. Reese, who died April 7, 2000. They were married 64 years.
Mrs. Reese was a graduate of Port Allegany High School’s class of 1929, which included 43 students.
She also graduated from Westbrook Academy of Olean.
She was employed with Meacham Hardware for 65 years and later Johnston Tools Inc., both in Port Allegany.
She was a member of Sartwell Creek Union Church, Burtville, Pa. She was a 50-year member of Keystone Chapter 2, Order of Eastern Star, Duke Center; 68-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Port Allegany;
and a former sheriff’s deputy for William Reese.
She was an avid Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan. She enjoyed embroidery and gave many of her projects as gifts.
Mrs. Reese is survived by
- a daughter, Jo Ann Reese-Parsons of Portville;
four grandchildren,
- Jay (Carolyn) Little and
- Judi (Gary Brady) Franke, both of Florida,
- Jill (Robin) Robinson Jr., of Portville and
- Jackie (Ken) Pickett Jr., of Eldred, Pa.;
seven great-grandchildren:
- Airman Josh Yanetsko,
- Tyler Robinson,
- Harley Robinson,
- Audra Frair,
- Ryan Friar,
- Branden Logsdon and
- Kaleb Franke; and
- a sister, Thelma Swift, of Coudersport, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
- her husband, Donald;
four brothers,
- Lynn Meacham,
- Lawrence Meacham,
- Glenn Meacham and
- Guy Meacham; and
nine sisters,
- Mabel Prindle,
- Alta Clark,
- Celestia Meacham,
- Laura Stearns,
- Mildred Dingman,
- Leona Criss,
- Margaret Shisler,
- Pauline Meacham and
- an infant girl.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (July 30, 2010) at Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (July 31, 2010) at Sartwell Creek Union Church, with the Rev. LaVerne Howard, pastor, officiating.
- Burial will be in Sartwell Creek Cemetery, Burtville.
Memorials may be made to Sartwell Creek Union Church or to the Eldred (Pa.) World War II Museum.
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Anonymous Anonymous said...
So you made it to 100, not bad Gert. If there is an afterlife I am sure you will find the keymaster and be back together again.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 3:16:00 PM EDT
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Gert was admired and loved by many. she was a great neighbor and friend. She will be missed.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 4:28:00 PM EDT
Anonymous CAROLYN HATHAWAY said...
WHAT AN AWESOME LADY WITH LOTS OF STORIES FROM HER YOUNGER YEARS THAT I WILL MISS! IT DIDNT HAPPEN OFTEN ENOUGH
Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 7:56:00 AM EDT
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| Whitehouse Road |
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THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010
Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa
PORTVILLE - Gertrude I. Reese, 100, of Whitehouse Road, Portville, and formerly a longtime resident of Port Allegany, Pa., passed away Wednesday (July 28, 2010) at Olean General Hospital.
Born Dec. 31, 1909, in Pleasant Valley Township, Pa., she was a daughter of George and Agnes Reid Meacham.
On June 24, 1936, she married Donald E. Reese, who died April 7, 2000. They were married 64 years.
Mrs. Reese was a graduate of Port Allegany High School’s class of 1929, which included 43 students.
She also graduated from Westbrook Academy of Olean.
She was employed with Meacham Hardware for 65 years and later Johnston Tools Inc., both in Port Allegany.
She was a member of Sartwell Creek Union Church, Burtville, Pa. She was a 50-year member of Keystone Chapter 2, Order of Eastern Star, Duke Center; 68-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Port Allegany;
and a former sheriff’s deputy for William Reese.
She was an avid Buffalo Bills and Sabres fan. She enjoyed embroidery and gave many of her projects as gifts.
Mrs. Reese is survived by
- a daughter, Jo Ann Reese-Parsons of Portville;
four grandchildren,
- Jay (Carolyn) Little and
- Judi (Gary Brady) Franke, both of Florida,
- Jill (Robin) Robinson Jr., of Portville and
- Jackie (Ken) Pickett Jr., of Eldred, Pa.;
seven great-grandchildren:
- Airman Josh Yanetsko,
- Tyler Robinson,
- Harley Robinson,
- Audra Frair,
- Ryan Friar,
- Branden Logsdon and
- Kaleb Franke; and
- a sister, Thelma Swift, of Coudersport, Pa.
She was preceded in death by her parents;
- her husband, Donald;
four brothers,
- Lynn Meacham,
- Lawrence Meacham,
- Glenn Meacham and
- Guy Meacham; and
nine sisters,
- Mabel Prindle,
- Alta Clark,
- Celestia Meacham,
- Laura Stearns,
- Mildred Dingman,
- Leona Criss,
- Margaret Shisler,
- Pauline Meacham and
- an infant girl.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday (July 30, 2010) at Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday (July 31, 2010) at Sartwell Creek Union Church, with the Rev. LaVerne Howard, pastor, officiating.
- Burial will be in Sartwell Creek Cemetery, Burtville.
Memorials may be made to Sartwell Creek Union Church or to the Eldred (Pa.) World War II Museum.
Posted by Solomon's words for the wise at 7/29/2010 01:06:00 PM 3 comments
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Anonymous Anonymous said...
So you made it to 100, not bad Gert. If there is an afterlife I am sure you will find the keymaster and be back together again.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 3:16:00 PM EDT
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Gert was admired and loved by many. she was a great neighbor and friend. She will be missed.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 4:28:00 PM EDT
Anonymous CAROLYN HATHAWAY said...
WHAT AN AWESOME LADY WITH LOTS OF STORIES FROM HER YOUNGER YEARS THAT I WILL MISS! IT DIDNT HAPPEN OFTEN ENOUGH
Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 7:56:00 AM EDT
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