| Name |
Maxson, Donald LeRoy |
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| Birth |
24 Aug 1948 |
Pennsylvania, USA  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
9 Oct 1956 |
Ceres, McKean, Pennsylvania, USA [2, 3] |
| at the mouth of Coon's Crossing Road waiting for school bus |
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Grace Titus
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09 October 2020
On this day Oct 9, 1956, the unthinkable happened.....a careless driver veered off the highway at the mouth of Coon's Crossing Rd, I was with Stinky (Donald) on the Coon side of the road where he had been thrown from the impact, I am certain he died instantly. I finally went and found Barb (on the other side of highway) who was with Micky, also mortally injured. This has haunted me every day of my life, recently a young man who was there wrote and told me his memories of that day, thank you Ron, it is the only peace I have felt about that day as all newspaper reports were so very wrong. I know they are at Peace now and that they have Mom with them. RIP my little ones ?
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Ron Good
Very sad day that shook the whole town.
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Melissa Tomlin
Prayers and hugs
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Tricia Taber Ellsworth
Oh dear, what a horrible memory to have to hold on to. My heart just breaks for you. All my love.
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Cheryl Bryant
I can not imagine. You and Barb have carried a memory that is unthinkable. I remember mom holding me on her lap and crying so hard when she told me. My good memory was running around your farm yard playing chase with "the boys". Love to you and Barb?
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Grace Titus
We did a lot of playing chase with "the boys" Mom was always so fond of Della, we sure had good Mom's....just needed to talk about it for once, and hopefully put it to rest. I wonder what they would be like today? Love you right back ?
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Cheryl Bryant
I understand, it can only stay tucked away for so long and then it appears, to be dealt with and maybe even bring peace. I always tried to find a reason why when mom was killed, not so far from your dreadful day. Still no reason is good enough.
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Grace Titus
Cheryl Bryant "Never" a good reason ???? Why is it the worst things that refuse to leave our minds......
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Cheryl Bryant
Grace Titus ? understanding how awful it is for our soldiers after war and conflicts.
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Grace Titus
Cheryl Bryant Definitely!
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Nancy Rawson Ayers
I remember too, Gracie. Donnie was in my third grade class. I remember all of us being on the playground, sitting on the side of the big sandbox with no one saying a word.
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Helen Phillips Payne
Love and hugs coming your way!!!?
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Nelson Taylor
Very sad. I remember my folks talking about it.
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Debbie Dietze
I remember that day so often. Was in the second seat on the bus. Saw one little boy and then the other. A day I will never forget.So very sad. We were in shock and crying. Love and hugs.
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Grace Titus
I wish you could have been spared that, no child should see that, I understand Mr Clark was driving the bus that day. My father made the decision to bring Mom home (I am sure not her choice) and Micky was left to die alone at the Mt Clinic...as a sister, a mother, and just a human being I still find that so hard to deal with.....I guess I am not a very good, forgiving person. I do wish all the children on the bus had been spared, I honestly believe thankfully they were unable to see the worst of it!
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Debbie Dietze
Grace Titus It was a very sad day. Will always remember the little shoe in the road. I cried as I read your post and have more tears now.????????????
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Grace Titus
Debbie Dietze, you were not able to see Stinky (Donalds) head were you.....he was thrown in grass head downhill....I know this is a strange question but one I have always wanted to know, I promise I will not ask you a thing again.....this is just I need to know.
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Debbie Dietze
Grace Titus No I didn’t.
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Grace Titus
Debbie Dietze For that I will always be grateful, so very grateful.........thank you so much Debbie. ????
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Debbie Dietze
Grace Titus ????
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Gail Cummings
I also shall never forget that day. It did indeed affect the whole town.
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Marilyn Smith
Love ????
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Peggy Weatherell
Oh Gracie..sending hugs. So sorry you had to witness that..
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Cindy Brown Espersen
I remember how sad we all were. He was in our class and was also in my Sunday school class.
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Pamela Learn
So sorry Grace you have that memory. Sending hugs
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Mary Reynolds
Huge Hug Grace????
I had no idea??????
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MaryLou Metzger Elwood
So heartbreaking, Grace. Sending you lots of hugs!
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June Murray
Oh I to remember that day Grace. Praying for peace for you.
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Justine Arnoti
Grace, you never told me this. I am so sorry that you had to go through that. ????????????
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Carole Lundy
I'm so sorry grace,so sad?hugs for you today
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Winifred Davies
God bless.
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Cindie Cornelius
Family I never knew but will meet one day. Emotional here. Can't even imagine.
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Jan Goodman
Grace, what a horrific memory. I hope that you are finding some peace with writing about it. I can’t even imagine the nightmares. Here’s a great big hug!
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Donald Adams
So you make me cry all over again ..and again..and again..they were my little buddies.
Stinky died right away...Micky lingered a few hours.. I am still haunted when I hear the gravel sound the car made when it came off the main highway and children playing in the road. The boys were NOT in the road..Sometimes I wonder what happened to the little girl that was with them that got a good bruising and moved away . She was never mentioned...b
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Grace Titus
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Eric Froebel
Can’t imagine that happening. I recall their pictures on the shelf near Earnie’s chair by the front porch door.
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Donald Adams
I have tried to write down the "truth as I remember it" many times. tried once and got most through it. Never again. I can't...b
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Donald Adams
And Dad told us we couldn't talk about it...because it made people sad...b
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Grace Titus
Donald Adams That was why I was so grateful for the Memory of Ron Gustin, to know we were not crazy, a bit of healing for me, But, it will always be with us ????????
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Debbie Sousa Cukier
Grace Titus I am so sorry you had to go through this and those poor children.
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Grace Titus
Debbie Sousa Cukier They were 5 and 8 yrs old, very nice, fun little guys ???? ????
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Debbie Sousa Cukier
Grace Titus I just now realized that they were your little brothers, making it even more heartbreaking. I have no words except that I am truly very sorry.
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Grace Titus
Debbie Sousa Cukier Thank You Debbie. ????
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Susie Freaney Rogers
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Shasta Wagner
Such trauma changes your life forever. My heart aches for you. I can't even begin to imagine.
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Jeff Freaney
I first heard of this back in June when A&M told me about it when we were in Bradford. Don't know what to say other than I love you and that you are always included in my prayers.
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Christina Whitcomb
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Carole Lundy
Your mom must have been devastated.i just can't imagine .what ever happened to the driver
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Carole Lundy
I know wonder what they would look like,how many children they would have had.i lost my brother when he was 20,in a car accident.i was in Colorado at 5he time.ive always wondered these two thing.he would have been older then me.my mom and dad use to go to your house and us kids always went with them.i think my dad worked with your dad and mom knew fern.dad also worked for welcom Maxon too he was a driller.
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Carole Lundy
My heart hurts just seeing there pictures.
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Grace Titus
???????? Thanks Carole.
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Cherry Feely
Ohhhh Grace???? a lifelong scar that feels like my words wouldn’t even equal a band aid!
God Bless you! ????????
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Karen E. Gleason
What an unimaginable heartbreak that would never go away. So so sorry for you and your brothers.
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Grace Titus
Have wanted to call you to check on you and the "fam"', have not been in a cheery mood, will call you in a couple days. How are you doing? Did Cathy come to Erie? You are ever in my thoughts and prayers...you ladies ? ?
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Karen E. Gleason
Will catch up when you call. Wayne’s services were in San Antonio. Curt and Mary were only sibling to go. Talked to Cathy this week. She is doing her condolence cards. She’s doing well.
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Sandie White Taber
Prayers ????????
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Linea Smith Simons
HOW AWFUL!!!
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Donna Wolfe
Gone but never forgotten. I like to think that they have been at peace. ????????
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Gina Mosko
I had never heard of this tragedy. How terrible for all involved.
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Anita Matthews Norton
My Dad (Steve) told me the story just a few months ago. Heartbreaking!! ????????
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Grace Titus
???????? Thank you and Dad for remembering.
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Libby Gustin
Hi, Jellybean, it's Ron just want to say remembered that day again this morning. God bless U and your sisters Ron
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Grace Titus
Ron, you have Grace again. Can not begin to tell you how much you remembering helped Barb and I, so much was swept under the rug. I have been thinking about you a lot today, what a blessing you are to us. Unfort, JB passed a yr ago also, we know not where Lee is, we dwindle in #'s these days. Bless you for helping us put some of this disaster to peace./rest...................g
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Susan Moore-Lewis
I think of those adorable boys often. Even now it makes me cry for them and your family. Big hug!
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Grace Titus
Thank you Susan, age 5 & 8 should not be the end of ones life, I keep two sets of their pics in my room, not morbid.....one set was Mom's. I have my little Eva Grace also, she died in an epidemic at age 7 and does not even have a grave. She was my Aunt.
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Susan Moore-Lewis
Grace Titus My father's Mother and 8 year old sister (my aunt) died in the flu epidemic in 1920 and still have no headstones. No parent or sibling should have to bury a child. It's heartbreaking even to bury a parent or grandparent, but unbearable to lose a child!
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Grace Titus
Susan Moore-Lewis I am so sorry for your loss, it is never easy. Two of my Grandma Graces' siblings died within 5 days of each other, the little ones are buried with their parents in Eldred Cemetery. It seems so sad when we loose little ones, unbearable.
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Gary Nobles
Grace from my experience of being in combat, it's better to talk about the horrible things that you have seen than to keep them in. Some people that haven't been there won't agree but I don't agree with them. It's not good to keep it to yourself. Thank you, I understand.
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Grace Titus
I agree 100%, we were not to ever even speak of the boys again, think that wasn't hard, And, I did see horrible things that day, worse than people have any idea of. After Mom died we found a little cardboard box, well aged. None of us knew it existed, inside were their cowboy boot banks, little knives and flashlights, pictures, and paperwork. I now keep it safe, as will my daughter when I am gone. The total worth of both of their lives....$5000. When my younger brother was in his late 20's he asked if he could ask me something, Sure, says I....."what happened to our brothers?" That is how bad it was, and we were glad for Mom, had Ernest know about her secret box he would have MADE her destroy it......sorry for going on. When you have time tell me about your Rhode Island roots.....and thank you for listening............g
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Erin Lynn
Grace Titus ???? I had no idea, Grace. We love you- beyond. I cannot imagine a lifetime bearing total losses, so complete. Your tiny, precious brothers. Your profound love transcends the gulf of death between you. ?? I’m so sorry you have carried this alone for so long.
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Marge Lucas Galloway
You are in my prayers, Grace Titus. What a terror to have such in your memories. God keep you safe and comforted.
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newspapers: 20201012HAv- Maxson brothers killed by car running for school bus, Ceres NY. 10/11 Oct 1956, Wed/Thu.
Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin.
Elmira Star-Gazette.
The Troy Record.
the Canandaigua Daily Messenger
Maxson brothers killed by car running for school bus, Ceres NY
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Teacher's Car
Kills 2 Brothers
Running to Bus
Shinglehouse, Pa. (JP) - Two brothers, running hand in hand to catch a school bus, were fatally injured yesterday when they were struck by an auto driven by a school teacher near this Western Pennsylvania town on the edge of the New York State border.
The victims were Donald Maxson, 8, and his brother, Michael, 6, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Maxson of RD 1, Ceres, N. Y.
The boys died in an Olean hospital within five hours after they were struck.
State police identified the teacher as Mrs. Edna C. Rupert of Shinglehouse.
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2 Boys Killed
on Run to
School Bus
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa. (AP)- Two brothers, running hand in hand to catch a school bus, were fatally injured Tuesday when they were struck by an auto driven by a schoolteacher near this western Pennsylvania town on the edge of the New York state border.
The victims were Donald Maxson, 8, and his brother Michael, 6, Ceres, N.Y.
The boys died in an Olean (N.Y.) hospital within five hours after they were struck.
State police identified the teacher as Mrs. Edna C, Rupert of Shinglehouse.
Coroner William E. MacDuffie of Olean issued verdicts of accidental death.
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Running For Bus,
Killed By Auto
Shinglehouse, Pa. (AP)---Two brothers, running hand in hand to catch a school bus, were fataly injured Tuesday when they were struck by an auto driven by a school teacher near this western Pennsylvania town on the edge of the New York State border.
The victims were Donald Maxson, 8, and his brother, Michael, 6, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Maxson of Ceres, N.Y.
The boys died in an Olean (N.Y.) hospital within five hours after they were struck.
State police identified the teacher as Mrs. Edna C. Rupert of Shinglehouse. They said witnesses gave this version:
The brothers were waiting for a school bus approaching from the opposite direction of Mrs Rupert's car. The boys waited until two autos preceding the bus passed. Then, without looking up, they darted into the path of Mrs. Rupert's vehicle.
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Brothers, 6, 8, Killed By Auto.
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa. AP--Two brothers, running hand in hand to catch a school bus, were injured fatally Tuesday when they were struck by an auto driven by a school teacher near this western Pennsylvania town on the edge of the New York State border.
The victims were Donald Maxson, 8, and his brother Michael, 6, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Maxson of Ceres. NY.
The boys died in an Olean, NY hospital within five hours after they were struck.
State police identified the teacher as Mrs. Edna C. Rupert of Shinglehouse. They said witnesses gave this version:
The brothers were waiting for a school bus approaching from the opposite direction of Mrs. Rupert's car. The boys waited until two autos preceding the bus passed. Then, without looking up. they darted into the path of Mrs. Rupert's vehicle.
Coroner William F. MacDuffie of Olean issued verdicts of accidental death. He took jurisdiction because the boys died in New York State. The accident occurred in McKean County, Pa.
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| FB Mess: 11/10/20, Grace Grace Titus Thank you, all official reports were wrong.....Ron GUSTIN who was about the older boys age remembers it in great detail to this day, the little girl standing w/them never mentioned, to my knowledge Mr Clark was never interviewed, Ron remembers the horror on his face and the windshield wipers going, the little girl was knocked down...the family moved away...everyone heard the gravel before the hit, one brother on each side of the main road, I was with the brother thrown down toward the wind break and over into tall grass....his skull was cut open above his eyes and as I stayed there alone with him all the contents of his skull ran down the hill...I was alone and it is like yesterday, a sight I will see to my grave......that is why I never want to see it in print anywhere, oldest sister threw her books and ran to the nearest house to call fot help, sister Barb and I could not see each other because of all that was going on on the other side of the bus, she was with the second brother........skipping forward my father was NOT a nice man.....he made my mother leave the youngest to die alone at the Mt Clinic which I will never forgive, he also blamed my oldest sister for the accident and kicked her around........you are i of two other than us girls that know all of this, much as the lies in the news hurt I guess it was kinder than the truth. Forgive me and my knee jerk reaction...I was a child myself at the time, but I do know that further info out there will only hurt more people, my husband and children were never told all of this: no need for them to carry this burden also. I hope you understand, and I think you will why I have taken such a hard stand.......g |
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Grace Titus
Grace Titus
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10/15/20, 12:10?AM
Grace
Grace Titus
Hello John Wetzel, grace maxson titus here.....need to ask you a favor, you seen to like to put your spin on some of the old names and facts...out of kindness to those of us who saw my two little brothers killed in a graphic way that haunts me every day of my life, my sisters also, please do not touch their memory....had you been there you would understand my request....thank you....grace
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No admonition necessary, I appreciate your feelings and had no intention of sharing the results of my further digging.
FYI, I’m not putting spin with my comments. I’m sharing information from my research, in case anyone else wants to know or would be interested. I’m not spinning anything.
And FYI, I also had a similar experience, watching his little body tumble beneath the undercarriage of the car in front of me. It’s a horror that never leaves you.
Grace
Grace Titus
Who did you loose John?
11/10/20, 10:19?AM
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I wanted to find an article about it before responding, but I haven’t been able to. My daughter was 2, sitting in the front seat (as we used to do back then). We were returning to the wake of my wife’s aunt Lenore Dunn Mosch, when a little boy hesitated with his siblings, to cross the road. They stayed, he darted and was run over by the car in front of us, right in front of his siblings and the rest of the family, who were watching from their porch. I can still see his small body churning beneath the undercarriage.
I don’t know how I could possibly bear it, had that been my child or someone close to me. It’s bad enough when it happens to friends. I can’t begin to feel your pain, that is certainly not what I meant. I’m so sorry, Grace, even after all these years. I did research it quite a bit, but only for my Tree. I had no intention of sharing something that sensitive to anyone in the group, but I have taken notice of your concern.
Be safe and well.
11/10/20, 1:50?PM
Grace
Grace Titus
Thank you, all official reports were wrong.....Ron GUSTIN who was about the older boys age remembers it in great detail to this day, the little girl standing w/them never mentioned, to my knowledge Mr Clark was never interviewed, Ron remembers the horror on his face and the windshield wipers going, the little girl was knocked down...the family moved away...everyone heard the gravel before the hit, one brother on each side of the main road, I was with the brother thrown down toward the wind break and over into tall grass....his skull was cut open above his eyes and as I stayed there alone with him all the contents of his skull ran down the hill...I was alone and it is like yesterday, a sight I will see to my grave......that is why I never want to see it in print anywhere, oldest sister threw her books and ran to the nearest house to call fot help, sister Barb and I could not see each other because of all that was going on on the other side of the bus, she was with the second brother........skipping forward my father was NOT a nice man.....he made my mother leave the youngest to die alone at the Mt Clinic which I will never forgive, he also blamed my oldest sister for the accident and kicked her around........you are i of two other than us girls that know all of this, much as the lies in the news hurt I guess it was kinder than the truth. Forgive me and my knee jerk reaction...I was a child myself at the time, but I do know that further info out there will only hurt more people, my husband and children were never told all of this: no need for them to carry this burden also. I hope you understand, and I think you will why I have taken such a hard stand.......g
Grace Titus
Grace Titus
11/14/23, 9:22?PM
Grace
Grace Titus
John, please do not do further work on my Quick/ Dickerson Tree.....you have made errors on my Grandmothers' and Aunt Myrt's name. That is only at 1st glance. Thank You....Grace Maxson Titus.
11/16/23, 8:13?AM
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Then help me with the errors. I am working on the community and even distant ancestors. I endeavor to be correct.
Jan 6, 2024, 1:35?PM
Grace
Grace Titus
Again, you have messed up my Maxson Tree now, I am so frustrated at going to find info on my Family Trees to find you have messed them up AGAIN !!!!! Those of us who have lived, done MUCH research, and have access to family records VERY, VERY much resent pulling up our Trees to find them altered, and some of our family info gone.........STAY AWAY from my trees !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have not changed your trees. I cannot change your trees.
Why do you think I have?
Instead of expressing ignorant indignation, why don’t you tell me what’s going on?
I thought I corrected info from your earlier complaint, in which you also gave no corrective info.
BTW, I too do a lot of research, also at PCHS, various courthouses and records centers. And I take what I can discern also from FB.
You should know that I cannot edit your trees. And if you’re offended by any errors in my trees about your family, info only in my trees, then how about offering some corrections, because I’m not going away. I live for this stuff.
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Brothers, 6. 8. Killed By Auto.
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa. AP--Two brothers, running hand in hand to catch a school bus, were injured fatally Tuesday when they were struck by an auto driven by a school teacher near this western Pennsylvania town on the edge of the New York State border.
The victims were Donald Maxson, 8, and his brother Michael, 6, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Maxson of Ceres. NY.
The boys died in an Olean, NY hospital within five hours after they were struck.
State police identified the teacher as Mrs. Edna C. Rupert of Shinglehouse. They said witnesses gave this version:
The brothers were waiting for a school bus approaching from the opposite direction of Mrs. Rupert's car. The boys waited until two autos preceding the bus passed. Then, without looking up. they darted into the path of Mrs. Rupert's vehicle.
Coroner William F. MacDuffie of Olean issued verdicts of accidental death. He took jurisdiction because the boys died in New York State. The accident occurred in McKean County, Pa.
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Grace Titus
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09 October 2020
On this day Oct 9, 1956, the unthinkable happened.....a careless driver veered off the highway at the mouth of Coon's Crossing Rd, I was with Stinky (Donald) on the Coon side of the road where he had been thrown from the impact, I am certain he died instantly. I finally went and found Barb (on the other side of highway) who was with Micky, also mortally injured. This has haunted me every day of my life, recently a young man who was there wrote and told me his memories of that day, thank you Ron, it is the only peace I have felt about that day as all newspaper reports were so very wrong. I know they are at Peace now and that they have Mom with them. RIP my little ones ?
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Ron Good
Very sad day that shook the whole town.
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Melissa Tomlin
Prayers and hugs
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Tricia Taber Ellsworth
Oh dear, what a horrible memory to have to hold on to. My heart just breaks for you. All my love.
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Cheryl Bryant
I can not imagine. You and Barb have carried a memory that is unthinkable. I remember mom holding me on her lap and crying so hard when she told me. My good memory was running around your farm yard playing chase with "the boys". Love to you and Barb?
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Grace Titus
We did a lot of playing chase with "the boys" Mom was always so fond of Della, we sure had good Mom's....just needed to talk about it for once, and hopefully put it to rest. I wonder what they would be like today? Love you right back ?
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Cheryl Bryant
I understand, it can only stay tucked away for so long and then it appears, to be dealt with and maybe even bring peace. I always tried to find a reason why when mom was killed, not so far from your dreadful day. Still no reason is good enough.
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Grace Titus
Cheryl Bryant "Never" a good reason ???? Why is it the worst things that refuse to leave our minds......
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Cheryl Bryant
Grace Titus ? understanding how awful it is for our soldiers after war and conflicts.
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Grace Titus
Cheryl Bryant Definitely!
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Nancy Rawson Ayers
I remember too, Gracie. Donnie was in my third grade class. I remember all of us being on the playground, sitting on the side of the big sandbox with no one saying a word.
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Helen Phillips Payne
Love and hugs coming your way!!!?
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Nelson Taylor
Very sad. I remember my folks talking about it.
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Debbie Dietze
I remember that day so often. Was in the second seat on the bus. Saw one little boy and then the other. A day I will never forget.So very sad. We were in shock and crying. Love and hugs.
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Grace Titus
I wish you could have been spared that, no child should see that, I understand Mr Clark was driving the bus that day. My father made the decision to bring Mom home (I am sure not her choice) and Micky was left to die alone at the Mt Clinic...as a sister, a mother, and just a human being I still find that so hard to deal with.....I guess I am not a very good, forgiving person. I do wish all the children on the bus had been spared, I honestly believe thankfully they were unable to see the worst of it!
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Debbie Dietze
Grace Titus It was a very sad day. Will always remember the little shoe in the road. I cried as I read your post and have more tears now.????????????
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Grace Titus
Debbie Dietze, you were not able to see Stinky (Donalds) head were you.....he was thrown in grass head downhill....I know this is a strange question but one I have always wanted to know, I promise I will not ask you a thing again.....this is just I need to know.
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Debbie Dietze
Grace Titus No I didn’t.
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Grace Titus
Debbie Dietze For that I will always be grateful, so very grateful.........thank you so much Debbie. ????
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Debbie Dietze
Grace Titus ????
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Gail Cummings
I also shall never forget that day. It did indeed affect the whole town.
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Marilyn Smith
Love ????
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Peggy Weatherell
Oh Gracie..sending hugs. So sorry you had to witness that..
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Cindy Brown Espersen
I remember how sad we all were. He was in our class and was also in my Sunday school class.
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Pamela Learn
So sorry Grace you have that memory. Sending hugs
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Mary Reynolds
Huge Hug Grace????
I had no idea??????
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MaryLou Metzger Elwood
So heartbreaking, Grace. Sending you lots of hugs!
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June Murray
Oh I to remember that day Grace. Praying for peace for you.
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Justine Arnoti
Grace, you never told me this. I am so sorry that you had to go through that. ????????????
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Carole Lundy
I'm so sorry grace,so sad?hugs for you today
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Winifred Davies
God bless.
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Cindie Cornelius
Family I never knew but will meet one day. Emotional here. Can't even imagine.
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Jan Goodman
Grace, what a horrific memory. I hope that you are finding some peace with writing about it. I can’t even imagine the nightmares. Here’s a great big hug!
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Donald Adams
So you make me cry all over again ..and again..and again..they were my little buddies.
Stinky died right away...Micky lingered a few hours.. I am still haunted when I hear the gravel sound the car made when it came off the main highway and children playing in the road. The boys were NOT in the road..Sometimes I wonder what happened to the little girl that was with them that got a good bruising and moved away . She was never mentioned...b
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Grace Titus
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Eric Froebel
Can’t imagine that happening. I recall their pictures on the shelf near Earnie’s chair by the front porch door.
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Donald Adams
I have tried to write down the "truth as I remember it" many times. tried once and got most through it. Never again. I can't...b
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Donald Adams
And Dad told us we couldn't talk about it...because it made people sad...b
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Grace Titus
Donald Adams That was why I was so grateful for the Memory of Ron Gustin, to know we were not crazy, a bit of healing for me, But, it will always be with us ????????
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Debbie Sousa Cukier
Grace Titus I am so sorry you had to go through this and those poor children.
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Grace Titus
Debbie Sousa Cukier They were 5 and 8 yrs old, very nice, fun little guys ???? ????
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Debbie Sousa Cukier
Grace Titus I just now realized that they were your little brothers, making it even more heartbreaking. I have no words except that I am truly very sorry.
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Grace Titus
Debbie Sousa Cukier Thank You Debbie. ????
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Susie Freaney Rogers
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Shasta Wagner
Such trauma changes your life forever. My heart aches for you. I can't even begin to imagine.
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Jeff Freaney
I first heard of this back in June when A&M told me about it when we were in Bradford. Don't know what to say other than I love you and that you are always included in my prayers.
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Christina Whitcomb
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Carole Lundy
Your mom must have been devastated.i just can't imagine .what ever happened to the driver
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Carole Lundy
I know wonder what they would look like,how many children they would have had.i lost my brother when he was 20,in a car accident.i was in Colorado at 5he time.ive always wondered these two thing.he would have been older then me.my mom and dad use to go to your house and us kids always went with them.i think my dad worked with your dad and mom knew fern.dad also worked for welcom Maxon too he was a driller.
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Carole Lundy
My heart hurts just seeing there pictures.
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Grace Titus
???????? Thanks Carole.
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Cherry Feely
Ohhhh Grace???? a lifelong scar that feels like my words wouldn’t even equal a band aid!
God Bless you! ????????
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Karen E. Gleason
What an unimaginable heartbreak that would never go away. So so sorry for you and your brothers.
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Grace Titus
Have wanted to call you to check on you and the "fam"', have not been in a cheery mood, will call you in a couple days. How are you doing? Did Cathy come to Erie? You are ever in my thoughts and prayers...you ladies ? ?
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Karen E. Gleason
Will catch up when you call. Wayne’s services were in San Antonio. Curt and Mary were only sibling to go. Talked to Cathy this week. She is doing her condolence cards. She’s doing well.
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Sandie White Taber
Prayers ????????
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Linea Smith Simons
HOW AWFUL!!!
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Donna Wolfe
Gone but never forgotten. I like to think that they have been at peace. ????????
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Gina Mosko
I had never heard of this tragedy. How terrible for all involved.
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Anita Matthews Norton
My Dad (Steve) told me the story just a few months ago. Heartbreaking!! ????????
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Grace Titus
???????? Thank you and Dad for remembering.
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Libby Gustin
Hi, Jellybean, it's Ron just want to say remembered that day again this morning. God bless U and your sisters Ron
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Grace Titus
Ron, you have Grace again. Can not begin to tell you how much you remembering helped Barb and I, so much was swept under the rug. I have been thinking about you a lot today, what a blessing you are to us. Unfort, JB passed a yr ago also, we know not where Lee is, we dwindle in #'s these days. Bless you for helping us put some of this disaster to peace./rest...................g
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Susan Moore-Lewis
I think of those adorable boys often. Even now it makes me cry for them and your family. Big hug!
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Grace Titus
Thank you Susan, age 5 & 8 should not be the end of ones life, I keep two sets of their pics in my room, not morbid.....one set was Mom's. I have my little Eva Grace also, she died in an epidemic at age 7 and does not even have a grave. She was my Aunt.
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Susan Moore-Lewis
Grace Titus My father's Mother and 8 year old sister (my aunt) died in the flu epidemic in 1920 and still have no headstones. No parent or sibling should have to bury a child. It's heartbreaking even to bury a parent or grandparent, but unbearable to lose a child!
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Grace Titus
Susan Moore-Lewis I am so sorry for your loss, it is never easy. Two of my Grandma Graces' siblings died within 5 days of each other, the little ones are buried with their parents in Eldred Cemetery. It seems so sad when we loose little ones, unbearable.
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Gary Nobles
Grace from my experience of being in combat, it's better to talk about the horrible things that you have seen than to keep them in. Some people that haven't been there won't agree but I don't agree with them. It's not good to keep it to yourself. Thank you, I understand.
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Grace Titus
I agree 100%, we were not to ever even speak of the boys again, think that wasn't hard, And, I did see horrible things that day, worse than people have any idea of. After Mom died we found a little cardboard box, well aged. None of us knew it existed, inside were their cowboy boot banks, little knives and flashlights, pictures, and paperwork. I now keep it safe, as will my daughter when I am gone. The total worth of both of their lives....$5000. When my younger brother was in his late 20's he asked if he could ask me something, Sure, says I....."what happened to our brothers?" That is how bad it was, and we were glad for Mom, had Ernest know about her secret box he would have MADE her destroy it......sorry for going on. When you have time tell me about your Rhode Island roots.....and thank you for listening............g
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Erin Lynn
Grace Titus ???? I had no idea, Grace. We love you- beyond. I cannot imagine a lifetime bearing total losses, so complete. Your tiny, precious brothers. Your profound love transcends the gulf of death between you. ?? I’m so sorry you have carried this alone for so long.
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Marge Lucas Galloway
You are in my prayers, Grace Titus. What a terror to have such in your memories. God keep you safe and comforted.
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Shinglehouse, Pa. (JP) - Two brothers, running hand in hand to catch a school bus, were fatally injured yesterday when they were struck by an auto driven by a school teacher near this Western Pennsylvania town on the edge of the New York State border.
The victims were Donald Maxson, 8, and his brother, Michael, 6, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Maxson of RD 1, Ceres, N. Y.
The boys died in an Olean hospital within five hours after they were struck.
State police identified the teacher as Mrs. Edna C. Rupert of Shinglehouse.
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SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa. (AP)- Two brothers, running hand in hand to catch a school bus, were fatally injured Tuesday when they were struck by an auto driven by a schoolteacher near this western Pennsylvania town on the edge of the New York state border.
The victims were Donald Maxson, 8, and his brother Michael, 6, Ceres, N.Y.
The boys died in an Olean (N.Y.) hospital within five hours after they were struck.
State police identified the teacher as Mrs. Edna C, Rupert of Shinglehouse.
Coroner William E. MacDuffie of Olean issued verdicts of accidental death.
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Shinglehouse, Pa. (AP)---Two brothers, running hand in hand to catch a school bus, were fataly injured Tuesday when they were struck by an auto driven by a school teacher near this western Pennsylvania town on the edge of the New York State border.
The victims were Donald Maxson, 8, and his brother, Michael, 6, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Maxson of Ceres, N.Y.
The boys died in an Olean (N.Y.) hospital within five hours after they were struck.
State police identified the teacher as Mrs. Edna C. Rupert of Shinglehouse. They said witnesses gave this version:
The brothers were waiting for a school bus approaching from the opposite direction of Mrs Rupert's car. The boys waited until two autos preceding the bus passed. Then, without looking up, they darted into the path of Mrs. Rupert's vehicle.
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Brothers, 6, 8, Killed By Auto.
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa. AP--Two brothers, running hand in hand to catch a school bus, were injured fatally Tuesday when they were struck by an auto driven by a school teacher near this western Pennsylvania town on the edge of the New York State border.
The victims were Donald Maxson, 8, and his brother Michael, 6, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Maxson of Ceres. NY.
The boys died in an Olean, NY hospital within five hours after they were struck.
State police identified the teacher as Mrs. Edna C. Rupert of Shinglehouse. They said witnesses gave this version:
The brothers were waiting for a school bus approaching from the opposite direction of Mrs. Rupert's car. The boys waited until two autos preceding the bus passed. Then, without looking up. they darted into the path of Mrs. Rupert's vehicle.
Coroner William F. MacDuffie of Olean issued verdicts of accidental death. He took jurisdiction because the boys died in New York State. The accident occurred in McKean County, Pa.
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Grace Titus
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09 October 2020
On this day Oct 9, 1956, the unthinkable happened.....a careless driver veered off the highway at the mouth of Coon's Crossing Rd, I was with Stinky (Donald) on the Coon side of the road where he had been thrown from the impact, I am certain he died instantly. I finally went and found Barb (on the other side of highway) who was with Micky, also mortally injured. This has haunted me every day of my life, recently a young man who was there wrote and told me his memories of that day, thank you Ron, it is the only peace I have felt about that day as all newspaper reports were so very wrong. I know they are at Peace now and that they have Mom with them. RIP my little ones ?
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Ron Good
Very sad day that shook the whole town.
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Melissa Tomlin
Prayers and hugs
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Tricia Taber Ellsworth
Oh dear, what a horrible memory to have to hold on to. My heart just breaks for you. All my love.
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Cheryl Bryant
I can not imagine. You and Barb have carried a memory that is unthinkable. I remember mom holding me on her lap and crying so hard when she told me. My good memory was running around your farm yard playing chase with "the boys". Love to you and Barb?
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Grace Titus
We did a lot of playing chase with "the boys" Mom was always so fond of Della, we sure had good Mom's....just needed to talk about it for once, and hopefully put it to rest. I wonder what they would be like today? Love you right back ?
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Cheryl Bryant
I understand, it can only stay tucked away for so long and then it appears, to be dealt with and maybe even bring peace. I always tried to find a reason why when mom was killed, not so far from your dreadful day. Still no reason is good enough.
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Grace Titus
Cheryl Bryant "Never" a good reason ???? Why is it the worst things that refuse to leave our minds......
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Cheryl Bryant
Grace Titus ? understanding how awful it is for our soldiers after war and conflicts.
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Grace Titus
Cheryl Bryant Definitely!
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Nancy Rawson Ayers
I remember too, Gracie. Donnie was in my third grade class. I remember all of us being on the playground, sitting on the side of the big sandbox with no one saying a word.
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Helen Phillips Payne
Love and hugs coming your way!!!?
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Nelson Taylor
Very sad. I remember my folks talking about it.
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Debbie Dietze
I remember that day so often. Was in the second seat on the bus. Saw one little boy and then the other. A day I will never forget.So very sad. We were in shock and crying. Love and hugs.
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Grace Titus
I wish you could have been spared that, no child should see that, I understand Mr Clark was driving the bus that day. My father made the decision to bring Mom home (I am sure not her choice) and Micky was left to die alone at the Mt Clinic...as a sister, a mother, and just a human being I still find that so hard to deal with.....I guess I am not a very good, forgiving person. I do wish all the children on the bus had been spared, I honestly believe thankfully they were unable to see the worst of it!
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Debbie Dietze
Grace Titus It was a very sad day. Will always remember the little shoe in the road. I cried as I read your post and have more tears now.????????????
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Grace Titus
Debbie Dietze, you were not able to see Stinky (Donalds) head were you.....he was thrown in grass head downhill....I know this is a strange question but one I have always wanted to know, I promise I will not ask you a thing again.....this is just I need to know.
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Debbie Dietze
Grace Titus No I didn’t.
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Grace Titus
Debbie Dietze For that I will always be grateful, so very grateful.........thank you so much Debbie. ????
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Debbie Dietze
Grace Titus ????
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Gail Cummings
I also shall never forget that day. It did indeed affect the whole town.
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Marilyn Smith
Love ????
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Peggy Weatherell
Oh Gracie..sending hugs. So sorry you had to witness that..
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Cindy Brown Espersen
I remember how sad we all were. He was in our class and was also in my Sunday school class.
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Pamela Learn
So sorry Grace you have that memory. Sending hugs
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Mary Reynolds
Huge Hug Grace????
I had no idea??????
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MaryLou Metzger Elwood
So heartbreaking, Grace. Sending you lots of hugs!
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June Murray
Oh I to remember that day Grace. Praying for peace for you.
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Justine Arnoti
Grace, you never told me this. I am so sorry that you had to go through that. ????????????
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Carole Lundy
I'm so sorry grace,so sad?hugs for you today
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Winifred Davies
God bless.
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Cindie Cornelius
Family I never knew but will meet one day. Emotional here. Can't even imagine.
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Jan Goodman
Grace, what a horrific memory. I hope that you are finding some peace with writing about it. I can’t even imagine the nightmares. Here’s a great big hug!
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Donald Adams
So you make me cry all over again ..and again..and again..they were my little buddies.
Stinky died right away...Micky lingered a few hours.. I am still haunted when I hear the gravel sound the car made when it came off the main highway and children playing in the road. The boys were NOT in the road..Sometimes I wonder what happened to the little girl that was with them that got a good bruising and moved away . She was never mentioned...b
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Grace Titus
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Eric Froebel
Can’t imagine that happening. I recall their pictures on the shelf near Earnie’s chair by the front porch door.
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Donald Adams
I have tried to write down the "truth as I remember it" many times. tried once and got most through it. Never again. I can't...b
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Donald Adams
And Dad told us we couldn't talk about it...because it made people sad...b
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Grace Titus
Donald Adams That was why I was so grateful for the Memory of Ron Gustin, to know we were not crazy, a bit of healing for me, But, it will always be with us ????????
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Debbie Sousa Cukier
Grace Titus I am so sorry you had to go through this and those poor children.
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Grace Titus
Debbie Sousa Cukier They were 5 and 8 yrs old, very nice, fun little guys ???? ????
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Debbie Sousa Cukier
Grace Titus I just now realized that they were your little brothers, making it even more heartbreaking. I have no words except that I am truly very sorry.
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Grace Titus
Debbie Sousa Cukier Thank You Debbie. ????
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Susie Freaney Rogers
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Shasta Wagner
Such trauma changes your life forever. My heart aches for you. I can't even begin to imagine.
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Jeff Freaney
I first heard of this back in June when A&M told me about it when we were in Bradford. Don't know what to say other than I love you and that you are always included in my prayers.
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Christina Whitcomb
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Carole Lundy
Your mom must have been devastated.i just can't imagine .what ever happened to the driver
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Carole Lundy
I know wonder what they would look like,how many children they would have had.i lost my brother when he was 20,in a car accident.i was in Colorado at 5he time.ive always wondered these two thing.he would have been older then me.my mom and dad use to go to your house and us kids always went with them.i think my dad worked with your dad and mom knew fern.dad also worked for welcom Maxon too he was a driller.
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Carole Lundy
My heart hurts just seeing there pictures.
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Grace Titus
???????? Thanks Carole.
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Cherry Feely
Ohhhh Grace???? a lifelong scar that feels like my words wouldn’t even equal a band aid!
God Bless you! ????????
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Karen E. Gleason
What an unimaginable heartbreak that would never go away. So so sorry for you and your brothers.
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Grace Titus
Have wanted to call you to check on you and the "fam"', have not been in a cheery mood, will call you in a couple days. How are you doing? Did Cathy come to Erie? You are ever in my thoughts and prayers...you ladies ? ?
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Karen E. Gleason
Will catch up when you call. Wayne’s services were in San Antonio. Curt and Mary were only sibling to go. Talked to Cathy this week. She is doing her condolence cards. She’s doing well.
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Sandie White Taber
Prayers ????????
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Linea Smith Simons
HOW AWFUL!!!
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Donna Wolfe
Gone but never forgotten. I like to think that they have been at peace. ????????
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Gina Mosko
I had never heard of this tragedy. How terrible for all involved.
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Anita Matthews Norton
My Dad (Steve) told me the story just a few months ago. Heartbreaking!! ????????
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Grace Titus
???????? Thank you and Dad for remembering.
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Libby Gustin
Hi, Jellybean, it's Ron just want to say remembered that day again this morning. God bless U and your sisters Ron
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Grace Titus
Ron, you have Grace again. Can not begin to tell you how much you remembering helped Barb and I, so much was swept under the rug. I have been thinking about you a lot today, what a blessing you are to us. Unfort, JB passed a yr ago also, we know not where Lee is, we dwindle in #'s these days. Bless you for helping us put some of this disaster to peace./rest...................g
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Susan Moore-Lewis
I think of those adorable boys often. Even now it makes me cry for them and your family. Big hug!
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Grace Titus
Thank you Susan, age 5 & 8 should not be the end of ones life, I keep two sets of their pics in my room, not morbid.....one set was Mom's. I have my little Eva Grace also, she died in an epidemic at age 7 and does not even have a grave. She was my Aunt.
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Susan Moore-Lewis
Grace Titus My father's Mother and 8 year old sister (my aunt) died in the flu epidemic in 1920 and still have no headstones. No parent or sibling should have to bury a child. It's heartbreaking even to bury a parent or grandparent, but unbearable to lose a child!
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Grace Titus
Susan Moore-Lewis I am so sorry for your loss, it is never easy. Two of my Grandma Graces' siblings died within 5 days of each other, the little ones are buried with their parents in Eldred Cemetery. It seems so sad when we loose little ones, unbearable.
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Gary Nobles
Grace from my experience of being in combat, it's better to talk about the horrible things that you have seen than to keep them in. Some people that haven't been there won't agree but I don't agree with them. It's not good to keep it to yourself. Thank you, I understand.
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Grace Titus
I agree 100%, we were not to ever even speak of the boys again, think that wasn't hard, And, I did see horrible things that day, worse than people have any idea of. After Mom died we found a little cardboard box, well aged. None of us knew it existed, inside were their cowboy boot banks, little knives and flashlights, pictures, and paperwork. I now keep it safe, as will my daughter when I am gone. The total worth of both of their lives....$5000. When my younger brother was in his late 20's he asked if he could ask me something, Sure, says I....."what happened to our brothers?" That is how bad it was, and we were glad for Mom, had Ernest know about her secret box he would have MADE her destroy it......sorry for going on. When you have time tell me about your Rhode Island roots.....and thank you for listening............g
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Erin Lynn
Grace Titus ???? I had no idea, Grace. We love you- beyond. I cannot imagine a lifetime bearing total losses, so complete. Your tiny, precious brothers. Your profound love transcends the gulf of death between you. ?? I’m so sorry you have carried this alone for so long.
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Marge Lucas Galloway
You are in my prayers, Grace Titus. What a terror to have such in your memories. God keep you safe and comforted.
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Grace Titus
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09 October 2020
On this day Oct 9, 1956, the unthinkable happened.....a careless driver veered off the highway at the mouth of Coon's Crossing Rd, I was with Stinky (Donald) on the Coon side of the road where he had been thrown from the impact, I am certain he died instantly. I finally went and found Barb (on the other side of highway) who was with Micky, also mortally injured. This has haunted me every day of my life, recently a young man who was there wrote and told me his memories of that day, thank you Ron, it is the only peace I have felt about that day as all newspaper reports were so very wrong. I know they are at Peace now and that they have Mom with them. RIP my little ones ?
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Donald L Maxson in the New York, U.S., Death Index, 1852-1956
Name Donald L Maxson
Age 8y
Birth abt 1948
Death 9 Oct 1956
Olean, New York, USA
cause 812
Certificate Number 64153
New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index
Edward A. Maxon, Oswego
age 55
02 May 1956
cause 916
cert 33809
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Young bros running for bus, dart into road, killed by auto
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The Daily Messenger
Canandaigua, New York
11 Oct 1956, Thu • Page 12
BY wetzupdoc · 12 October 2020
Brothers, 6. 8. Killed By Auto.
SHINGLEHOUSE, Pa. AP--Two brothers, running hand in hand to catch a school bus, were injured fatally Tuesday when they were struck by an auto driven by a school teacher near this western Pennsylvania town on the edge of the New York State border.
The victims were Donald Maxson, 8, and his brother Michael, 6, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Maxson of Ceres. NY.
The boys died in an Olean, NY hospital within five hours after they were struck.
State police identified the teacher as Mrs. Edna C. Rupert of Shinglehouse. They said witnesses gave this version:
The brothers were waiting for a school bus approaching from the opposite direction of Mrs. Rupert's car. The boys waited until two autos preceding the bus passed. Then, without looking up. they darted into the path of Mrs. Rupert's vehicle.
Coroner William F. MacDuffie of Olean issued verdicts of accidental death. He took jurisdiction because the boys died in New York State. The accident occurred in McKean County, Pa.
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CLIPPED FROM
The Daily Messenger
Canandaigua, New York
11 Oct 1956, Thu • Page 12
BY wetzupdoc · 12 October 2020
- Age: 8 Hospital. The boys died in an Olean, NY hospital within five hours after they were struck.
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WETZEL-SPRING |
1948 - 1956 (8 years)
