"Smethport residents were saddened by the death of the Rev. 
Thomas DeCoursey   Ware, which occurred at his farm home on 
Bush Hill, near Smethport, Monday morning, Nov. 2, about 6:30 
o’clock.
   Rev. Ware had been in poor health for some time past.  Last 
winter he   underwent an extensive surgical operation at a 
hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio,   and following a long hospital 
confinement and undoubtedly due to his weakened physical condition, 
heart trouble developed.
   The gifted divine was a profound student, a writer of verse 
which attracted   most favorable attention for its splendid merit 
and a painter of landscapes of recognized genius.  He was a broad-
minded, interesting citizen who had a wealth of understanding and 
sympathy for his fellow men.  In him the noble marks of true 
Christianity found fullest embodiment.  He was affectionately 
regarded by the many who prized his acquaintance.
   Rev. Ware was pastor of the Smethport Baptist church for a 
number of years and during his pastorate the beautiful local church 
edifice was built.  Of late years he has lived a life of retirement, 
pursuing his studies and writings.  A complete obituary notice will 
appear in the Democrat next week.
   Deceased is survived by his wife who has been an inspiration and 
rare helpmate during their years of happy married life.
   The funeral will be held at the family residence Friday morning 
at 10:30   o’clock, the Rev. E.A. Stevens, pastor of the local Baptist 
church, officiating.  Interment will be in Rose Hill cemetery.
  (Another obit with additional information and a poem was published 
November 12, page 4.)

Source:  McKean County Democrat 1925 DEATHS IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JULY THRU DECEMBER 192, File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by:
Ronald Reid rreid21@cox.net January 16, 2011