William F. (Francis) Gardner, 75, formerly of RD 5, died at Jefferson, Ohio Tuesday after an illness of seven years duration. He was born March 15, 1884, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gardner [should be William L. and Bridget Welch/Walsh Gardner]. His wife, Emma, whom he married 51 years ago, survives him. His surviving children are: Mrs. Martina Gardner, Jefferson, Ohio; Mrs. John (Rita May) Grocek, Cleveland; Sister Laboure, Sister of Charity, St. Augustine Order, Columbia, SC; Edward of Bell, Calif.; Joseph M. Jefferson, O.; Eugene, New Castle; Francis M., Lisbon, O.; Donald R. of Spring Valley Calif. Surviving brothers are Clement and Thomas of New Castle; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery.