Jersey Shore’s Dr. F.E. Seely Dies at 89
Won Renown for Work in Typhoid, Smallpox Epidemics
JERSEY SHORE – Dr. Frank E. Seely, 89, of 300 Thompson St., died this morning in the Jersey Shore Hospital. He was the community’s oldest, native-born physician.
He was born Feb. 17, 1874, the son of James G. and Sarah Rowe Seely.
Surviving is one son, James G., of Boston, Mass.
The Rev. Donald R. Hurley, pastor of First Methodist Church, will officiate for services Thursday morning.
At the time of Dr. Seely’s birth, the family lived on Thompson St. When he was two years old, they moved to 441 S. Main St., now the home of his nephew, Norman E. Seely.
After attending the Jersey Shore Schools, he was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in May 1901. He opened his office in the borough in 1908, and was married to the former Tilly Marcus, of Jersey Shore R.D. His wife died in September 1961.
Dr. Seely was best known for his care of smallpox victims in the early 1900’s. In this period he cared for smallpox patients at Lock Haven, Renovo, and as far away as Sehnandoah. In 1906, a serious epidemic of typhoid fever broke out in Antes Fort and at Aughenbaugh Gap. He made daily trips to treat the victims.
He was believed to be the first doctor to open a clinic for tuberculosis patients at Williamsport.
Since the death of his wife, Dr. Seely had been living alone. His sister-in-law, Mrs. John Seely, helped him by doing his cleaning and washing.
His mind was keen and alert to the end, but his hearing had failed him.
Published in The Express (Lock Haven, PA) July 7, 1963 page 2
[Grandson of SGS #3428 – Frank Edmond; James Gamble; Samuel S. (#3428); Charles Blanchard (#1519); Samuel Charles; Christopher, Samuel; Jonas; Obadiah]
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