George Stockdale, 69, of Holmes Street, Vandergrift, died Tuesday, December 15, 1998, in Allegheny University Hospital, Allegheny Valley, Natrona Heights, Harrison. Mr. Stockdale was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War. He worked at People Natural Gas Co. in Allegheny Township and was a supervisor before retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Apollo Elks and Masons and 33rd degree Scottish Rite in Pittsburgh. Mr. Stockdale enjoyed fishing. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Himes Stockdale; a son, Doug Stockdale of Apollo; a daughter, Debra Stockdale of Apollo; three grandchildren; and a sister, Marie Watson of Holbrook. Private services were held. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Saturday, December 19, 1998George Stockdale
Vandergrift resident native of Greene County
He was born November 23, 1929, in Greene County, a son of Alene Morris Stockdale of Greene County and the late George W. Stockdale. He lived most of his life in Vandergrift.