--- The Daily Press, Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 --- Obits: Walter J. GARDNER, 89 of Ridgway died Sat., Dec. 1 in St. Marys. Born June 25, 1912 in Ridgway, son of Elmer & Susie WILSON GARDNER. Married Nellie YONKER OLSON on Aug. 29, 1986, she survives. Preceded in death by his first two wives (names not listed). Burial in Thayer Mem. Cem. Two daughters. Leroy R. SPORNER, 63 of Plymouth (?) died Nov. 8, 2001 there. Born Oct. 26, 1938 in St. Marys, son of Joseph A. & Emma L. COWAN SPORNER. Burial in Plymouth. Not married. Births: Daughter to Toni WATSON and Chris MEYER of Ridgway on Dec. 1. Son to Tami & Joe CATALONE of St. Marys on Dec. 1. Notes: Short article on General T.L. Kane including picture. Article is reprint from an old story in the Elk County Democrat newspaper. A Col. J.A. Ege recalled meeting a confederate General that spoke highly of Kane.... --- END --- Dave B.