Oscar W. Campbell, 79 years old, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his home in Newport. He was born August 8, 1942 to the late S. Roy and Annie (Reeder) Campbell.
He was a retired dairy farmer and member of the Perry County Conservation District Board for 29 years, where he recently retired as Chairman, and Perry County Farm Bureau. He was a former member of the Perry County Extension Board, local board of Sire Power, Newport School Board, served as a Juniata Township Supervisor and
was a volunteer with the Perry County Fair in the antique tractor Department. He received the 1996 Master Farmer Award, the Dairy of Distinction Award and Soil Conservation Award.
He enjoyed wood working. His greatest joy was spending time with his granddaughters.
Oscar is survived by his wife Winifred (Delancey) Campbell; daughter Jaclyn Matter and husband Matthew of Millerstown; granddaughters Bethany and Rachel Matter; and sister Mary Ann Smee of Newport.
Per Oscar's wishes, there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in memory of Oscar to the Perry County Farmland Preservation Program, PO Box 36, New Bloomfield,
PA 17068 or the Newport Ambulance League or Newport Fire Company.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Oscar W Campbell, please visit our floral store.