Milford W. Sanderson

Milford W. Sanderson, 61, of Meadville, died Saturday, September 14, 1985, at his home following a sudden illness.

He was born at Ashtabula, OH, March 17, 1924, a son of Lyle and Mildred Ruth Manning Sanderson.  He married Ellen Trace on June 1, 1946.  She survives.

Mr. Sanderson was employed as an engineer with Conrail for 44 years.  He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Meadville Elks Lodge, Meadville Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.  He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the US Army Air Corps in Europe.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a daughter, Miss Cynthia Sanderson, Costa Mesa, CA and a son, Blake Sanderson of Lebanon.  He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

Services were held at Waid Funeral Home.

Interment was in Greendale Cemetery.