Simpson

John E. Simpson, 78, of Renfrew died peacefully Monday.

Born April 13, 1931, in Butler, he was the son of the late John Raymond and Dorothy (Worch) Simpson.

John honorably served his country during the Korean War as a Marine, when he was awarded the Purple Heart.

He was a longtime farmer and operated his own sawmill and logging business. He also worked as a milk tester with Dairy One, formerly the Pennsylvania Dairy Herd Improvement Association, for 34 years.

He enjoyed calling square dances and dancing. He got a great deal of pleasure from seeing and working with strong draft horses and dairy cows. More than anything else, he loved working on his own farm.

He was the beloved father of Aileen (George) Cudoc of Valencia and Ann (Wayne) Stillwagon of Harrisville; and brother of Jean (Bob) Beyke of Ohio, Ruth (Don) Barton of Butler and Roy Simpson of Butler. He also is survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

<B>SIMPSON</B> The family of John E. Simpson, who died Monday, April 20, 2009, will welcome friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at <B>Schellhaas Funeral Home</B>, 5864 Heckert Road, Bakerstown, 724-443-1505. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Summit Presbyterian Church. Please meet at the church. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in Summit Cemetery.Please send a personal tribute to www.schellhaasfh.com.