Kathryn E. Derfus

Kathryn E. Derfus, 89, of Meadville, died Wednesday, February 5, 1997, at home following a three year illness.

She was born in Meadville, July 13, 1907, a daughter of the late John and Minnie Swartz Derfus.

She was a graduate of Meadville public schools and worked as an office secretary for Talon.  She also worked at one time at Sunbeam Equipment Corp. and the Greyhound Bus Co.

Survivors, include several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by three sisters, Marian Vatter, Charlotte Michel and Marguerite Derfus.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Greendale Cemetery.