Donald Jared Mecum1,2,3,4 
M, (25 June 1930 - 16 April 2009)
Donald Jared Mecum was born on 25 June 1930 at Bodines, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.2,3,4 He was the son of Jared P. Mecum and Hazel S. Fox.2,3 Donald Jared Mecum first married Helen Long circa 1952.2 Donald Jared Mecum married a second time, at age 35, Rebecca Ann Calkins, age 23, daughter of Edgar Raymond Calkins and Vonda VanAtta, on Saturday, 4 June 1966.5,1,3 Donald Jared Mecum died on 16 April 2009 at Williamsport Hospital, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, at age 78 years, 9 months and 22 days.3,4 He was buried on 22 April 2009 in the Trout Run Cemetery, located in Lewis Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. The funeral service was officiated by Reverend Joseph Beadle and Reverend Jeanne Hayes.3
As of 1995, Donald Jared Mecum and Rebecca Ann Calkins lived at 352 McIntyre Way Road, Cogan Station, Pennsylvania.5 He became a widower at the age of 72 with the death of Rebecca on 18 June 2003.1,6 His obituary was published on 18 April 2009 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:
Donald Jared Mecum, Sr., of Cogan Station, 78 died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Williamsport Hospital. He was the husband of the late Rebecca Ann (Calkins) Mecum.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2009 at Allen & Redmond Funeral Home, Inc., 331 Elmira St. Williamsport. The Reverend Joseph Beadle and Jeanne Hayes will officiate at the service. Viewings will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Trout Run Cemetery in Lewis Township.
Mr. Mecum was born in Bodines on June 25, 1930, a son of the late Jared P. and Hazel S. (Fox) Mecum. He was a self-employed Tinsmith, owning and operating D&M Furnace Works. Prior to that he worked for Sheifs Dray Line and Forsburg Furnace.
Mr. Mecum was a member of Blossburg American Legion and Sebring VFW. He was a life member of: Red Run Rod and Gun Club, Polish Club in Newberry, Marine Club in Deer Crossing and Handy Man's Association. He served in the Merchant Marines.
Mr. Mecum leaves a son, Donald J. Mecum, Jr. of Jersey Shore; four daughters, Glenna McMahon of Santa Claus, Indiana, Donna Rae Kriner of Montoursville, Susan M. Taylor of Jersey Shore, and Jackie Brookens of Avis; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; a brother LaRue Mecum of Cogan Station; and a sister, Emiline Larson of Linden. A daughter, Shelley "Sam" Harlen had preceded him in death. Please send condolences at BestLifeTributes.com.3 The Social Security Death Index gives the last residence of record for Donald as Cogan Station, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.4
As of 1995, Donald Jared Mecum and Rebecca Ann Calkins lived at 352 McIntyre Way Road, Cogan Station, Pennsylvania.5 He became a widower at the age of 72 with the death of Rebecca on 18 June 2003.1,6 His obituary was published on 18 April 2009 in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, printed in Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. His obituary stated:
Donald Jared Mecum, Sr., of Cogan Station, 78 died Thursday, April 16, 2009 at Williamsport Hospital. He was the husband of the late Rebecca Ann (Calkins) Mecum.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2009 at Allen & Redmond Funeral Home, Inc., 331 Elmira St. Williamsport. The Reverend Joseph Beadle and Jeanne Hayes will officiate at the service. Viewings will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Trout Run Cemetery in Lewis Township.
Mr. Mecum was born in Bodines on June 25, 1930, a son of the late Jared P. and Hazel S. (Fox) Mecum. He was a self-employed Tinsmith, owning and operating D&M Furnace Works. Prior to that he worked for Sheifs Dray Line and Forsburg Furnace.
Mr. Mecum was a member of Blossburg American Legion and Sebring VFW. He was a life member of: Red Run Rod and Gun Club, Polish Club in Newberry, Marine Club in Deer Crossing and Handy Man's Association. He served in the Merchant Marines.
Mr. Mecum leaves a son, Donald J. Mecum, Jr. of Jersey Shore; four daughters, Glenna McMahon of Santa Claus, Indiana, Donna Rae Kriner of Montoursville, Susan M. Taylor of Jersey Shore, and Jackie Brookens of Avis; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; a brother LaRue Mecum of Cogan Station; and a sister, Emiline Larson of Linden. A daughter, Shelley "Sam" Harlen had preceded him in death. Please send condolences at BestLifeTributes.com.3 The Social Security Death Index gives the last residence of record for Donald as Cogan Station, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.4
Children of Donald Jared Mecum and Helen Long
Children of Donald Jared Mecum and Rebecca Ann Calkins
Last Edited=18 Mar 2010
Citations
- [S757] Rebecca A. Mecum obituary, Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 20 June 2003. Original obituary available in print or online for 30 days from publication at: http://www.sungazette.com/obituary/obituaryArchive.asp. Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- [S766] Interview with Michael E. Kriner (Mr. Michael E. Kriner; 90 Fink Drive Ext, Montoursville, Pennsylvania 17754; (570) 435-3379), by Kevin L. Sholder, 23 Febraury 2006. Transcript held in 2006 by Kevin Leonard Sholder (48 Esquire Avenue, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio).
- [S1976] "Donald Jared Mecum, Sr. obituary," Williamsport Sun-Gazette, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 18 April 2009, online archives (http://www.sungazette.com/page/content.detail/id/… : accessed 7 February 2010). Kevin Leonard Sholder, Dayton, Ohio, USA.
- [S1969] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at <http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/> (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, 28 January 2010 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. DONALD J MECUM, birth listed as 25 Jun 1931, died listed as 16 Apr 2009 (V), issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence Cogan Station, Lycoming, PA 17728, last benefit Cogan Station, Lycoming, PA 17728. Accessed 7 Feb 2010.
- [S86] Shirley Ruth (Calkins) Kriner, "Family Group Sheets (Floyd Douglas Calkins and Carrie Elizabeth Updegraff)," supplied 1995 ([address for private use,] Williamsport, Pennsylvania; USA).
- [S752] Social Security Death Index, RootsWeb online, at <http://ssdi.rootsweb.com> (Baltimore, Maryland: U.S. Social Security Administration, February 2006 update). The SSDI component of RootsWeb online is drawn from the Social Security Death Benefits Index of the U.S. Social Security Administration. REBECCA A MECUM, birth listed as 19 Aug 1942, died listed as 18 Jun 2003 (P), issued in the State of Pennsylvania. Last residence (not specified), last benefit (none specified). Accessed 26 Feb 2006.
- [S1853] Interview with Donna (Mecum) Kriner (unknown informant address), by Kevin L. Sholder, 21 March 2009. Transcript held in 2009 by Kevin Leonard Sholder (48 Esquire Avenue, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio).