Obituary for Stanley Leroy Douglas Jr.
Stanley Leroy Douglas Jr., 97, of Olanta, passed away Wednesday December 6, 2017 at Ridgeview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Curwensville.
Born November 6, 1920 in Olanta, he was the son of Stanley O. Sr. and Elsie (Lloyd) Douglas. Mr. Douglas was a lifelong Dairy Farmer and also had been a former Pike Township Supervisor. He had also been a heavy equipment operator for several local townships.
In his earlier years he enjoyed boxing and for many years had played the banjo in local area dance bands. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and was also an amateur archaeologist. He also was member of the former New Millport Grange.
On July 20, 1940 he wed the former Dorothy W. Fink who preceded him in death on October 23, 1992. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a grandchild Jaime Douglas; brothers Kenneth, Gideon and infant Leo Douglas; and sisters Lillian Sarvey, Gay Anderson, Edna Tibbens, Caroline Billotte and Zoella Bell. He was the last member of his generation.
Surviving are 2 sons Edwin Douglas of Olanta and Terry Douglas of New Millport; 5 grandchildren Brenda, Sean, Alysia, Jessica and Tyler; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; and his longtime companion Dorothy Rowles of Marron.
Funeral Services for Mr. Douglas will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Saturday December 9, 2017 at 4:00 PM, with the Reverend Stephen D. Shields officiating. Interment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde, PA.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 PM until time of services at 4:00 PM
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born November 6, 1920 in Olanta, he was the son of Stanley O. Sr. and Elsie (Lloyd) Douglas. Mr. Douglas was a lifelong Dairy Farmer and also had been a former Pike Township Supervisor. He had also been a heavy equipment operator for several local townships.
In his earlier years he enjoyed boxing and for many years had played the banjo in local area dance bands. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and was also an amateur archaeologist. He also was member of the former New Millport Grange.
On July 20, 1940 he wed the former Dorothy W. Fink who preceded him in death on October 23, 1992. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a grandchild Jaime Douglas; brothers Kenneth, Gideon and infant Leo Douglas; and sisters Lillian Sarvey, Gay Anderson, Edna Tibbens, Caroline Billotte and Zoella Bell. He was the last member of his generation.
Surviving are 2 sons Edwin Douglas of Olanta and Terry Douglas of New Millport; 5 grandchildren Brenda, Sean, Alysia, Jessica and Tyler; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; and his longtime companion Dorothy Rowles of Marron.
Funeral Services for Mr. Douglas will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Saturday December 9, 2017 at 4:00 PM, with the Reverend Stephen D. Shields officiating. Interment will be in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde, PA.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 PM until time of services at 4:00 PM
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Saturday
9
Dec
1:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Service
Saturday
9
Dec
4:00 PM
- 4:30 PM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Funeral Service
Cemetery Details
Location
Historic Crown Crest Cemetery
Washington Avenue
Hyde, PA 16843
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