Marguerite Derfus

Miss Marguerite Derfus, of Meadville, died Tuesday morning, July 3, 1973, at the Methodist Nursing Hospital where she had been a patient for four weeks.  She had been in failing health for several months.

She was born in Meadville, a daughter of John and Minnie Swartz Derfus.  Miss Derfus was employed for many years at the former Wood and Stone Jewelry Store and later was in charge of the housewares department at the Crawford Store until she retired.  She was a member of Park Congregational Church and Meadville Grange.

Survivors include three sisters, Miss Kathryn E. Derfus, Mrs. Marian D. Vatter and Mrs. Edward (Charlotte D.) Michel, all of Meadville; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Greendale Cemetery.