OBIT: Miriam K. "Mim" (KAUFFMAN) BIGAN, 1994, Windber, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed by Patty Millich and proofread by Alice James Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ _______________________________________________ BIGAN Miriam K. "Mim" Bigan, 75, Windber, died May 30, 1994 at home. Born Jan. 12, 1919 in Manns Choice. Daughter of the late Albert and Christina (Grosshans) Kauffman. Preceded in death by husband, Michael, who died June 2, 1988; son, Aaron; sisters, Mabel, Sarah and Esther and brothers, William and George. Survived by these nieces and nephews: Judy Chontos, Miami Lakes, Fla.; Sue Kopel, Seven Lakes, N.C.; Linda Barnes, Ossining, N.Y.; Judy Marraccini, Woodstown, N.J.; Carol Kessel, McKees Rocks; Ruth Estabrook, Phoenix, Ariz.; William Hudson, Dover, Del.; and Michael Kauffman, Atlanta, Ga. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Lillian Quigg, Virginia Beach, Va.; Ann Wargo, Mechanicsburg and Bee Kauffman, Northern Ireland. Member of Grace United Church of Christ, Manns Choice and Chapter 495, Order of Eastern Star. Retired with her husband from a local coal mining business. Private burial at Oakland Cemetery, Indiana, at the family's convenience. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the Regional Hospice at Windber. Arrangements by Meek Funeral Home, Inc., Windber. Daily American, May 31, 1994 [B1417]