William H. Griffin
Former Dairy Farmer
William H. Griffin, 79, 505 E. 9th st., died Sunday at his home after a lengthy illness.
Born in Maryland, he had lived in Chester and vicinity for a number of years. He had been a dairy farmer in Maryland, and he held several positions after coming here. He was a watchman at Ewing-Thomas Co. until his retirement a few years ago.
Mr. Griffin was a member of the Fraternal Order of Orioles, Chester Nest 159, and an honorary member of Shepherds of Bethlehem No. 4.
Surviving are his wife, Sara T. Culin Griffin; five children, LeRoy W. Griffin, Woodlyn; Mrs. Myrtle Griffin, Cape May, N. J.; Mrs. Jean Schmucker, Philadelphia; Mrs. Louise Daugherty, 912 Morton av., and Mrs. Sara E. Boyd, 23 E. 7th st., and 13 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at the Herbert T. Quinn funeral home, 516 E. 9th st. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening.
William H. Griffin
Former Dairy Farmer
William H. Griffin, 79, 505 E. 9th st., died Sunday at his home after a lengthy illness.
Born in Maryland, he had lived in Chester and vicinity for a number of years. He had been a dairy farmer in Maryland, and he held several positions after coming here. He was a watchman at Ewing-Thomas Co. until his retirement a few years ago.
Mr. Griffin was a member of the Fraternal Order of Orioles, Chester Nest 159, and an honorary member of Shepherds of Bethlehem No. 4.
Surviving are his wife, Sara T. Culin Griffin; five children, LeRoy W. Griffin, Woodlyn; Mrs. Myrtle Griffin, Cape May, N. J.; Mrs. Jean Schmucker, Philadelphia; Mrs. Louise Daugherty, 912 Morton av., and Mrs. Sara E. Boyd, 23 E. 7th st., and 13 grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at the Herbert T. Quinn funeral home, 516 E. 9th st. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening.
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