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Frank McCandless Obituary

Frank Herbert McCandless, 82, of Cambridge Springs, Pa. passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2013 at the Erie VAMC. Frank was born December 14, 1930 in New Brighton, Pa., the son of the late Willard Franklin and Erma Violet (Caphart) McCandless. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy as a Chief Engineer and served on the USS Forest Royal. He was a member of the F and AM Lawrence Lodge #708, Temple Royal Arch #215, Jerusalem Council #33, Mount Olivet Commandry #33 Scottish Rite, Red Cross of Constantine, Conewango Council #245 A.M.D. ,York Rite College #204, KYCH, Past Division Commander #12, St. John's Council, Talll Cedars of Lebanon #175, and the Evergreen Lodge #222. Besides his parents Willard and Erma McCandless, he was also preceded in death by a grandson Ayden. Survivors include his wife Diane (Dowd) Arbogast McCandless who he married July 13, 2002 in Belle Valley, Pa. daughters, Kristin McCandless and her companion Keith Belli of Oakridge, Tenn., and Tracy McCandless of Manahawkin, N.J., sons, Blake McCandless and his wife Barbara of Washingon, Pa., and Scott McCandless and his companion Susan Yope, of Aliquippa, Pa., step-daughters, Mickey Williams and her husband Stan of Erie, Pa., and Kris Coles and her companion Hugh Ward of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Step-sons, Keith DeMoss of Erie, Pa. and Clinton DeMoss and his wife Krystal of Waterloo, N.Y., six grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Robert M. Glenn Funeral Home, Inc., 62 South Main Street, Union City, Pa. on Monday, May 20, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. and may attend funeral services there on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Clyde Cooper officiating. Masonic Services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Memorials are requested to the Robert M. Glenn Funeral Home, Inc., 62 South Main Street, Union City, PA 16438.

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Published by Erie Times-News on May 19, 2013.

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Adecco Staff Karen, Stacy & Madeleine

May 23, 2013

We at Adecco are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed working with Herb, he will be missed!

Andrea Cummings

May 21, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Herb at Zurn Industries and he was always smiling and a pleasure to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless!

May 20, 2013

Herb was a wonderful man. always willing to help. he was OUR Mail person ! and go to person for many years at Zurn Industries. my thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Trista

May 20, 2013

Herb will be greatly missed. He was always smiling, looking on the bright side, and talking about his grandchildren at work. Thoughts and Prayers to your family during this time.

May 20, 2013

He was such a wonderful guy, enjoyed working with him! Always had a smile on his face. Will be greatly missed

Edwin Smith

May 20, 2013

Diane and family. So sorry for your loss. I'm out of town this week and can't attend the viewing or funeral. If I can be of any help, please let me know.

Ed

Lynn Dustin

May 20, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Herb at Zurn Industries for many years. What a wonderful man! He was always smiling, saying hello, and a true joy. You all have my deepest sympathies on his passing. He will be greatly missed and will always remain a wonderful inspiration to me.

May 19, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, love, Bob & Cindy Murdoch

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