Bessie Virginia Purnell, 93, of McMurray, died Saturday, August 22, 1998, in Allegheny University Hospitals-Canonsburg. Miss Purnell made her home with friends, the Agarwal and the Velie families. Services and interment were private. Memorial contributions may be made to Brookwood Center, 250 Brookwood Road, Venetia, PA 15367. Arrangements by Beinhauers Funeral Home, Peters Township. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Tuesday, August 25, 1998Bessie V. Purnell
McMurray resident
She was born December 17, 1904, and was a member of Peters Creek United Presbyterian Church in Peters Township.