Mrs. Mertell B. Partich died at St. Joseph Hospital April 15, 1955 at the age of 78 years/ She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Ora Carrell of Luzerne, Michigan and two sons, Clarence of Rochester and Max of Pontiac. Thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Roy Calvin of Mio and Arthur Traver of Davison, Michigan. Funeral was Monday, April 18, at 8 p. m. from the Wm. R. Potere Funeral Home. Rev Donald Olsen officiationg. Burial was at Mt. Avon Rochester