OBIT:  Leda A. STARR, 1993, Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA

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NEWELL - LEDA A. STARR, 79, of 6080 Buttermilk Road, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 
1993, at Chambersburg Hospital. Born July 30, 1914, in Greene Township, she 
was a daughter of the late Eugene V. and Estella Heess Newell. She was a 1931 
graduate of Chambersburg High School. Mrs. Starr was a member of New Guilford 
Brethren in Christ Church. He husband, Scott W. Starr died Sept. 27, 1991. 
Surviving are six daughters, Ida May (Mrs. James) Gochenaur of Dillsburg, 
Alta (Mrs. Richard) Holden of Chambersburg, Patsy of Fayetteville, Mary (Mrs. 
F. George) Werner of Bainbridge, and Betty Jo (Mrs. Clarence Jr.) Sipe and 
Joyce (Mrs. W. William) Mellott, both of Waynesboro; one son, David W. of 
Waynesboro; 22 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in 
death by two brothers and four sisters. Service will be at 11 AM Tuesday in 
New Guilford Brethren in Christ church. The Rev. Dr. Robert Verno will 
officiate. Burial will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, near Chambersburg. 
Visitation will be one hour before the service in the church. The family 
requests the omission of flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to New 
Guilford Brethren in Christ church, 1575 Mont Alto Road, Chambersburg, PA 
17201. Arrangements are by Park-Geisel Funeral Home Inc., Chambersburg.


Public Opinion, Chambersburg, PA, 23 August 1993