Edith (Perdue) Timblin (1919 - 2010)

Born 1 May 1919 in Ellwood City, Lawrence County, PA

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Died 16 Jul 2010 at age 91 in Zelienople, Butler County, PA

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OBIT: New Castle News 17 July 2010 p.A5

Edith Timblin, 91, of Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople, formerly of New Castle, died on Friday, July 16, 2010, at her residence after an extended illness. Born May 1, 1919, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late James and Edna Houk Perdue.

She was married in 1943 to Richard Timblin, who died in 1973.

Edith was co-owner of the Patchwork Craft and Flower Shop in Volant for 19 years. In addition to Patchwork, Edith worked at Shenango Pottery from 1938 to 1943 doing appliqués. She maintained her craft business in Volant until she was 80.

She was an active member of the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church, where she was an elder, deacon and Sunday school teacher. At church, Edie was also a member of the Martha Circle Presbyterian Women and taught Bible school.

She was a member of the Christian Business Women, the Castlewood Home Extension, the Ellwood City AARP and the American Business Women.

She was also a Girl Scout leader for 20 years.

When she was 85, Edie flew in a hot air balloon. She enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include two sons, Randy (Debby) Timblin of Boardman, Ohio and Les (Mary Lou) Timblin of New Castle; a daughter, Charlene (Larry) Troggio of New Castle; a son-in-law, David White of Ellport; a brother, Don Perdue of New Castle; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol White; four brothers, Ed, Richard, Ralph and Jerry Perdue; and a sister in infancy.

Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2010, at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave., Ellwood City. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at the funeral home with the Rev. Julia Williamson officiating. Interment will be in the Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at marshallsfh.com. Please sign the guestbook at www.ncnewsonline.com

Burial: Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church Cemetery Ellwood City Lawrence County Pennsylvania, USA

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