Howard R. Darnley, 73, of Bridgeville, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 22, 1998, in his home. Mr. Darnley was a member of Heidelberg Volunteer Fire Department for more than 40 years. He retired from Universal Cyclops Steel in Bridgeville after 39 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 54 of Bridgeville, and was a U. S. Army staff sergeant in the Pacific Theater, Philippines, receiving two bronze stars. In 1953, he married Gwedolyn Hillen, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Rosalyn Putt of Washington; two sisters, Margorie Dorn of Bridgeville, and Florence Nixon of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Christopher Ray and Ian Anthony Putt. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Wednesday, September 23, 1998Howard R. Darnley
Longtime member of Heidelberg Fire Department
He was born September 24, 1924, in Heidelberg, a son of William and Sarah Scott Darnley.