Mrs. Margaret M. Simpson

(William twin Schell)

Mrs. Margaret M. Simpson, 74, 374 Neshannock Ave., died in to Jameson Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, December 20, at 4:15 a.m. following a three month illness.

She was born in Sharpsville, Pa September 25, 1881, to Micheal and Dora Schell, and spent a lifetime in New Castle.

Mrs. Simpson was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church.

Her husband, Percy Simpson, died 16 years ago.

Surviving are the following: one son, Keith VanFossen, New Castle, one sister, Mrs. Ella Reitzek, of New Castle four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 22, at 2 p.m. from the John R. Bigler Funeral Home, 1018 S. Mill St. with Rev. Henry Strock, Jr., in charge. Interment will be in Oak Park Cemetery.

Friends will be received in the funeral home this evening form 7 to 9, and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

New Castle News – December 20, 1955