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Harold Stang Obituary
Harold George Stang, 84, of Middlesex Township died on Friday afternoon at UPMC Passavant Hospital in McCandless.
Born in Valencia on May 14, 1928, the son of the late Harold Roscoe and Florence Rosebaugh Stang, he grew up in Valencia and attended Mars High School, where he met his future bride, Ruth Kind.
In high school Harold excelled in sports, lettering in both football and track. His sports success earned him an athletic scholarship at Geneva College, where he graduated with a degree in education in 1950.
On June 27, 1950, Harold married Ruth, who also attended Geneva College. Ruth preceded him in death on May 31, 2003.
Harold began his teaching career at Washington Elementary School in 1950. By 1956, he had moved to the Mars School District, where he taught at the elementary, intermediate and high school level, retiring in 1985.
Harold had a passion for history, farming and traveling. After retirement he raised sheep and cattle, and grew plenty of sweet corn to share with friends and family. Harold visited every state in the U.S. except Oregon and visited many foreign countries, most recently Switzerland.
He was a founding member and past president of the Valencia Historic Society, and a 40-year member and past president of the Butler Chapter of Kiwanis. Harold also volunteered at the Lighthouse Food Pantry. He was a lifetime member, trustee and organist at Valencia United Methodist Church. Harold was also a former board member of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees.
Harold loved the game of Jeopardy and always celebrated when he got the final Jeopardy clue. He was always up for a good game of cards, especially 500, which he continued to play until his final day.
Surviving are two daughters, Cindy Knauff (David), and Linda Moore (John); one son, Roy Stang (Deanna); his eight grandchildren; his three great-grandchildren; and his great friend and traveling companion, Nancy Hannigan.
STANG - Friends of Harold George Stang, who died Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, will be received at the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church, 66 Elmira St., Valencia with the Rev. Robert Martin, pastor, officiating. Please meet at the church.
Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Adams Township.
Memorials may be made to Valencia United Methodist Church.
Directions and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Stang
Bruce McKelvy
April 6, 2023
Mr. Stang was a great friend and teacher of mine. Our families (McKelvy) used to share Christmas together with the Potts' and Stangs. He not only was my principal in elementary school, but my POD teacher as a senior. we worked together in the summer once at Fey Steel and they assigned me to be his helper in laying out the columns for an addition to the building. He was a hard worker and a skilled wood worker. I respected him highly. A truly great man.
Anne Kinast
February 26, 2013
Dear Cindy
Sorry about the loss of your father.
Anne Kinast
Art & Sherry Harbison
February 15, 2013
I was saddened by the passing of Mr Stang. Yet, his memories brought back smiles and laughter as I remember his teachings. A wonderful man, he will be missed. My condolences to the family.
PAUL KRAMER
February 11, 2013
I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF HAVING HAROLD AS A SCHOOL TEACHER, BUT I HAD THE PLEASURE OF SEEING HIM IN ACTION AT THE CHURCH IN VALENCIA. WHAT A GIANT OF A MAN, JUST LIKE HIS HANDS WERE. THOSE HANDS WERE MADE BIG SO HE COULD HELP EVERYBODY WHO NEEDED AN EXTRA HAND AND THATS WHAT HE DID WITH THEM. TO ALL HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY , YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. FAREWELL MY FRIEND TILL THE GRAND SUMMONS.
doug watson
February 11, 2013
i am very sorry to hear this. always one of my favorite teachers. my prayers go to your family.
February 11, 2013
Cindy and family, So, sorry to hear about your Dad. Your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Garver
February 11, 2013
Dear Cindy, Linda and Roy,
So sorry to read about the death of your father. What a great guy with a very dry sense of humor. I knew him for many years starting when he was my teacher in the 7th grade through all the years when we taught together. He even named a cow after me.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies over your loss.
Erica Augustine Schnur
Gibsonia, Pa
Kiawah Island, SC
lori kramer
February 10, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I absolutely loved your dad. He was the best organ player. He and Sue. He will be deeply missed but will be warmly welcomed into the gates of Heaven. Rest in Peace Harold.
Barb Cicholski
February 10, 2013
Dear Cousins, Cindy, Linda and Roy,
Your Dad was a wonderful Uncle to me and my brothers. He,Aunt Ruth, and all of you welcomed us into your home many times. We shared great meals, conversation, and fun games together. I have so many fond memories from my week-long visits to your home. I am so sorry for your loss and am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. May God's loving arms help you all through this difficult time.
Ernie and Janice Meade
February 10, 2013
Dear Cindy and Family:
We are so sorry to learn of you Dad's passing. He knew he was loved by all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doc and Bev Sacripant
February 10, 2013
Cindy and family,
Your dad will be truly missed by his many friends.
He maybe absent from us but our precious memories of him will last forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
February 10, 2013
Harold was a great history teacher,he rented us his farm house for 42 yrs great guy , id always chat with him when i'd walk down the long driveway from school bus.He will be missed by all who knew him!
Rev. Kevin Fleming
February 10, 2013
Mr. Stang was a great teacher. He made history come alive and kindled in me a great love for the subject. He was always supportive and complimentary of his student's achievements. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace and all good.
February 9, 2013
Now Harold, John Leslie, and Ivan are all together at that great Kiwanis meeting in the sky. We can be sure everything is OK now! My sympathy to Harold's family. He will be missed. Dixie Reimold
Lois Kramer Rutan
February 9, 2013
To all the family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I remember having Mr. Stang as a teacher. I also live in Villa Vista in the double wide next to the farm. I have missed seeing his cows and I will miss seeing him care for the farm. I pray that God will comfort you during this time.
(Mary) Beth White Bakey
February 9, 2013
Linda, Cindy, Roy, and families: I am sincerely sorry to hear of your father's passing. I will never forget his class in high school. Clearly, History was his passion. I know that you have many memories of your time together to help you through this.
I regret that I am too far away to pay my respects in person.
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