OBIT: Orville W. "Dig" PHILLIPPI, 1993, born in Rockwood, Somerset County, PA
  
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  PHILLIPPI
  
  Orville W. "Dig" Phillippi, 78, North Avenue, Geneva, Ohio, died
  Thursday, June 3, 1993, at his home.  Born Feb. 16, 1915, in Rockwood,
  son of John and Sadie (Knopsnyder) Phillippi.  Lived in Geneva for 45
  years.  Was employed by Union Carbide for 15 years.  He was police
  officer for Geneva on the Lake; honorary deputy, Ashtabula, County
  Sheriff's Dept. and member of National Rifle Association. Enjoyed
  hunting and horses.  Survivors include wife, Melda (Sanner) Phillippi;
  2 sons Jack of Ladson, S.C.; Oscar, address unknown; 2 daughters
  Maxine Zorn, Rockwood; Wanda Phillippi, address unknown; 4
  grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; 3 brothers: Robert, Roy and
  Charles, all of Rockwood; 2 sisters: Pearl Klink and Hazel Mag, both
  of Rockwood.  Preceded in death by parents, and 4 brothers: Dan,
  Clyde, Elmer and Fred; 4 sisters: Irene Younkin, Nettie Wilson, Agnes
  Moore and Leora Phillippi.  Funeral at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the graveside,
  with the Rev. Archie Smith, Church of God of Glade City, officiating.
  Burial at Laurel Cemetery, Rockwood.  Friends will be received from 7
  to 9 p.m. Monday at Donald E. Walker Funeral Home, Geneva, Ohio.
  
  Daily American, June 7, 1993
  
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