Jefferson County PA Archives Obituaries.....SIMPSON, Laura Catherine (VARNER) December 16, 1934 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Judy Bryant Carouselcollectr@aol.com April 16, 2006, 3:13 pm Obituary - Punxsutawney FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIED IN DUBOIS FRIDAY Mrs. Frank Simpson, Nee Laura Varner, succumbed at Age of 72 Years Mrs. Laura Simpson, wife of Frank B. Simpson, of DuBois, formerly of this city, died at her home there last night after a long illness at the age of 72 years. The deceased was born near Big Run, her maiden name being Laura Varner, and was united in marriage to Frank Simpson 56 years ago. They moved to Punxsutawney about 26 years ago, where they resided until eight years ago, when they moved to DuBois. She was an exceptionally kindly woman, a loving mother, and was held in high esteem both in this city and DuBois. She is survived by her husband and the following sons and daughters: Bert, of Jersey Shore, Mrs. Emmet Clark, of DuBois, Mrs. Charles Murray, of near Troutville, Russell and Harry of DuBois, and Mrs. Ira R. McGee, of Punxsutawney. A sister, Mrs. Jennie Caldwell, of this city, and a brother, Clint Varner, of Lafayette, Colorado, also survive. Funeral services will be held at the late home, 620 W. Washington Ave, Wednesday afternoon, the hour of which has not been determine, and burial will be made at DuBois. Additional Comments: Husband is Frank D. Simpson (not Frank B) Children: Bert is David Albert Simpson Mrs. Emmet Clark is Anna Elizabeth Simpson Clark Mrs. Charles Murray is Florence M. Simpson Murray Mrs. Ira R. McGee is Laura Catherine Simpson McGee This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb