Pressley W Campbell, 97, of Meadville passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his residence. Press was born in Woodcock Township on November 2, 1924, son of the late J. Roy Campbell and Laura Belle Humes Campbell. He graduated with the Cambridge Springs High School class of 1942 and married the former Shirley June Cutshall on November 1, 1949. He joined the United States Army serving from 1948-1952. In 1968, he began working at PPG, retiring in 1986. Press was a longtime member of the Gravel Run Presbyterian Church. As an avid sports fan, he enjoyed Pittsburgh Steelers games and was a dedicated, caring father and husband.
In addition to his parents, Press was preceded in death by brothers Robert Campbell, John Campbell, Floyd Campbell; sisters Greta Laird, Alice Clark, Margaret Dahn, Bertha Newell and Ruth Armstrong
Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Shirley Campbell of Meadville; son, Bob Campbell and his wife, Natalie of Canton, OH, and their daughter, Katharine Castro and her husband, Francisco of Pickerington, OH; daughter, Cynthia Campbell and her companion, Kurt Pearson of Leominster, MA; and sister, Edith Rabell of Meadville.
Friends may call at Van Matre Funeral Home, Cambridge Springs on Monday, November 22, 2021, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm and are invited to a funeral service to be held there on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 11 am. Interment will follow at Venango Cemetery.
Shirley, Cindy & Edith,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in your loss of Press
So many dear memories…Bless you with Peace❤️
Dearest Cindy,
Our hearts go out to you as you miss and mourn your beloved father. The lovingly devoted, compassionate care you showered upon both parents made every difference. All that love could do was done by you. May your faith strengthen you, your treasured memories comfort you, your family and friends support you, and your reassurance that your father is now resting peacefully in his heavenly home, bring you hope and healing. Praying for all that’s needful, helpful, hopeful, and healing in the challenging days ahead. Holding you close to heart and lifting you up in prayer.
With much love always to you and your family,
Kathy , Alex, Mark
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