This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morse, Meisner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UN2.2ACIB/1198 Message Board Post: THE DAILY STAR (Oneonta, NY) Tuesday, March 16, 1999 Cecil E. Morse PRATTSVILLE — Cecil E. Morse of Prattsville died Monday, March 15, 1999, at Margaretville Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 18, 1913, in Bedell, the son of Robert and Anna Meisner. Mr. Morse was a longtime member of the Prattsville Fire Company and Rescue Sqaud, the Virgil E. Deyo American Legion Post No. 1327 in Prattsville and the James F. Carty, DSC VFW Post No. 1545 in Windham. He was also an avid hunter and fisher who enjoyed playing his harmonica. He is survived by his sons, Richard and wife, Emily, of Prattsville and Billy Butts of Hudson. He was the grandfather of Tonya and Kimberly Morse of Prattsville and William, Gordon, Brian, Ida, and Cathyann and their respective families. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Catherine, on Oct. 31, 1993, and his son, Kevin in 1975. Calling hours to be held at Decker Funeral Home, Windham, on Wednesday, March 17, 1999, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Thursday, March 18, at 11 a.m. at the Prattsville United Methodist Church, with Pastor Ellen Oliveto officiating. Interment to follow this spring at the Fairlawn Cemetery, Prattsville. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Prattsville Fire Co. and Rescue Squad would be greatly appreciated. ========== DISCLAIMERS: Not related, no further details. Original obituary may be found at: http://www.thedailystar.com/news/community/obits/1999/03/ob0316.html ----------------- I thought it might be helpful to [Ancestry.com] subscribers if I posted obituaries from my local paper's online edition, a project that will take some time. THE DAILY STAR went online on 1 July 1998 and all spelling and grammar is theirs. I'm currently working on [March 1999]. For additional information, please search through Ancestry's other databases.