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.