W. Heber Dithrich
Judge William Heber Dithrich was born on October 25, 1886, in Pittsburgh. He graduated from Mercersburg Academy, then Washington and Jefferson College, and finally from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Later in his career, he also received an honorary LL.D. from his undergraduate institution, Washington and Jefferson College. Judge Dithrich served in the […]
John C. Arnold
Justice John C. Arnold was born on March 10, 1887, in Curwensville, Clearfield County. He attended public schools and went on to receive an LL.B. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1909. He began his career by serving as solicitor of DuBois Borough. Justice Arnold resigned from this position in 1925 to join private practice. […]
F. Clair Ross
Judge Franklin Clair Ross was born on January 3, 1895, at Sandy Lake, Mercer County. He attended public schools, Grove City College, and Columbia University Law School. During his legal education, Judge Ross studied under Harlan Fiske Stone, who would later become the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Judge Ross served during […]
Claude Trexler Reno
Judge Claude Trexler Reno was born in Lyons, Berks County, on April 4, 1882. He attended Allentown High School and Muhlenberg College, then graduated from Dickinson School of Law with highest honors. Additionally, Judge Reno received honorary degrees from both Muhlenberg and Moravian Colleges. Judge Reno joined the Lehigh County bar in 1904, then served […]
Charles H. Kenworthey
Judge Charles Kenworthey was born in Milford, Pike County, on March 7, 1901. He attended Milford High School and earned both his B.A. and LL.B. degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. Judge Kenworthey was admitted to the bar in 1929. He joined and ultimately became a partner at the Philadelphia firm of Evans, Bayard, & […]
William E. Hirt
Judge William Hirt was born in Erie County on April 13, 1881. He attended Erie High School and Princeton University. Additionally, Judge Hirt received an honorary D.C.L. from Thiel College. He was admitted to the Erie County Bar in 1908. In March 1920, Judge Hirt joined the bench of the Court of Common Pleas of […]
Chester H. Rhodes
President Judge Chester Rhodes was born in Gouldsboro, Wayne County, on October 19, 1887. He was educated in public schools, then received a B.A. and M.A. from Lehigh University. President Judge Rhodes was admitted to the Monroe County Bar in 1913, then engaged in private law practice. From 1918 to 1920, President Judge Rhodes served […]
Arthur Horace James
Judge Arthur James was born in Plymouth, Luzerne County, on July 14, 1883. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1901 and Dickinson Law School in 1904. Judge James was then admitted to the bar associations of Cumberland and Luzerne Counties. He began his career in private practice and was elected District Attorney of Luzerne […]
William M. Parker
Judge Parker was born on December 19, 1870, in Venango County. He attended Oil City High School and Princeton University, then received an LL.D. from Grove City College. After graduation, he returned home and taught mathematics in Grove City schools for two years. Judge Parker was admitted to the Venango County bar in January 1895. […]
Joseph Stadtfeld
Judge Stadtfeld was born on August 12, 1861, in New York City. He later relocated to Pittsburgh, where he attended public schools. Judge Stadtfeld was admitted to the bar of Allegheny County in 1886 and thereafter engaged in private practice. Judge Stadtfeld was appointed to the Superior Court in 1931 and served until his death […]