Lawrence County PA Archives Obituaries.....Chappel, Robert F. May 5, 1990 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Shari M. Price sharimprice@softhome.net January 25, 2024, 11:50 am The New Castle News, (PA), 05-05-1990 Robert F. Chappell, 83, of 505 Edgewood Ave. died at 7:45 p.m. on May 5, 1990, in Jameson Memorial Hospital following a one-month illness. A native of New Castle, he was born May 31, 1906, to Frank and Hannah Fleet Chappell. He married the former Melissa M. McCreary on Nov. 27, 1930, and she survives. Mr. Chappell had been employed in the tool and die department of the Johnson Bronze Co. He also owned and operated the former Chappell's Sunday School and Church Supplies. He belonged to the Christian Business Men's Association and was a charter member of Christian Book Sellers Association. An active member of First Alliance Church and its Cecelia Lewis Bible Class, he was a former trustee and church clerk. As a member of the Gideons, Mr. Chappell was instrumental in the organization of the New Castle Gideon Camp. Additionally, he belonged to the American Association of Retired Persons, served as vice president of Peniel Holiness Association and was director of Western Pennsylvania Bible Conference. Other survivors include a daughter Mrs. Roger (Jean) Hicks of Mobile, Ala,; a sister, Mrs. Frances Thomas of New Castle; and two grandchildren. A sister, Anna Hoyland, preceded him in death. Calling hours are Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home, 2429 Wilmington Road. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at First Alliance Church, Mission Meade Drive, by the Rev. Jerry McCauley, pastor. Interment will be in Oak Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons, the City Rescue Mission or First Alliance Church. Additional Comments: Originally submitted May 2004. Son-In-Law of Joseph William McCreary, Sr. and Minnie Emma Cearfoss McCreary This file has been created by a form at http://www.usgwarchives.net/pafiles/ File size: 2.3 Kb