Obituaries & Death Notices

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McLellan, Frank D.

FRANK D. MCLELLAN, proprietor of the Wilcox House, Erie, died yesterday of pneumonia.  The deceased was a native of Erie county, and was proprietor of the Huron House, at Buffalo, for several years.

Source: Excerpt from the newspaper, Pittsburg Dispatch, published on 14 January 1890; located on the website, Library of Congress (http://loc.gov), accessed 15 January 2026.

McMahon, John J.

John J. McMahon, chief of the Erie fire department, died early to-day from injuries received two weeks ago in the Mill creek flood.  Chief McMahon while attempting a rescue in the flood area was swept away and for a time his name was listed with the dead.  Several hours later he was found floating in a mass of wreckage and taken to a hospital.  He was severely injured and a few days ago developed typhoid-pneumonia.  He had been chief of the fire department since 1893.

Source: Excerpt from the newspaper, Harrisburg Telegraph, published on 20 August 1915; located on the website, Library of Congress (http://loc.gov), accessed 15 January 2026.

Metcalf, Prescott

Hon. Prescott Metcalf, a very wealthy citizen of Erie, died yesterday, aged 78 years.  The deceased was a native of Putney, Vt., and went to Erie in early life, and after a few years he was made manager of the immense business of Rufus Seth Reed, and it was greatly due to his keenness that the business ramifications projected by the Reed family were so pre-eminently successful.  In 1862 Mr. Metcalf launched out for himself, and from operating trans-State stage coaches he joined in the construction of the Erie extension canal, and helped build the Erie and Northeast and Erie and Pittsburg Railways.  He was an incorporator of the Erie gas works; the Erie Dime Bank; prominently connected as stockholder in several large local manufacturing plants, and owned several business blocks.  He was a Republican, having been Mayor of the city, and a Presbyterian.  He leaves two sons, Joseph and George R. Metcalf, both prominent business men.  His wife, who had been his schoolmate at Putney, died five weeks ago.

Source: Excerpt from the newspaper, Pittsburg Dispatch, published on 15 October 1891; located on the website, Library of Congress (http://loc.gov), accessed 15 January 2026.

Mullin, Tobias

Rt. Rev. Tobias Mullin, bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Erie, died after a long illness.  He was stricken with paralysis three years ago, but, having slightly improved, continued to officiate until the appointment of Coadjutor Bishop Fitzmaurice, about two years ago, when he was relieved of the cares of the office.  Bishop Mullin was appointed to the charge of Erie diocese August 2, 1868.  The distinguishing work of his administration was the erection of a splendid cathedral at the corner of Tenth and Sassafrass streets, this city.  The bishop was widely known in this community and highly respected by all without regard to church affinities.  His end was peaceful.

Source: Excerpt from the newspaper, The Forest Republican, published on 25 April 1900; located on the website, Library of Congress (http://loc.gov), accessed 15 January 2026.

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