Leroy "Tad" A. McAnallen, 84, of Butler passed away at 12:30 p.m. Monday at his home.

He was born Oct. 7, 1925, in West Sunbury, the son of the late Alonzo Bertram McAnallen and the late Laura (McCandless) McAnallen.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II.

He had done the radio ministry Prayer Church Service on WISR for 49 years of his 56 years as a minister. He also was the pastor for the Prayer Church on Brady Street.

Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen (Frenchak) McAnallen. who died Nov. 8, 2004; two sisters, and seven brothers.

<B>McANALLEN</B> — Friends of Leroy "Tad" A. McAnallen, who died Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, will be received from noon until the time of service at 2 p.m. Friday at the <B>Young Funeral Home</B>, 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler. His nephew, the Rev. Rick Mondell, will officiate. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Butler.Military honors at the graveside will be accorded by the VFW Post 249 and the American Legion Post 778.For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.