Ardith Grose
- Full name: Ardith Grose
- Lifespan: (21.03.1908 – c.01.04.2018)
- Age: 110 years, 11 days +
- Birthplace: USA (Pennsylvania)
- Last residence: USA (Pennsylvania)
- Application date: 25.08.2018
- Validation date: 18.05.2022
- Validation source: Robert Young/Anri Kusaku/Dr. Wacław Jan Kroczek/Oliver Trim
Biography
Ardith Grose (sometimes spelled “Ardath”) was born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA, on March 21 1908 (claimed March 22 1907) as Alice Grose to parents Toward S and Lena L (nee Myers) Grose. She was baptized on June 25 1908 in Philadelphia.
Ardith never married, nor had any known children. She seemingly lived her whole life in the Philadelphia area. By her 105th birthday Ardith was residing in a care facility in Norristown, Mongtomery County, Pennsylvania.
In March 2018 she became a supercentenarian on turning 110, although she claimed to already hold this status.
Ardith passed away in a care facility in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, around April 1 2018, aged 110 years, 11 days +.
Sources
110th birthday
As a young girl (left) with her sister (right)
Validation
Her age was verified by Robert Young, Anri Kusaku, Dr. Wacław Jan Kroczek and Oliver Trim, then validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on May 18 2022.