Stanley A. McCollough
Stanley Ardell McCollough, 93, of Renfrew, formerly of Chicora, a 33rd Degree Free Mason, a combat veteran of World War II and Korea, and a life member of the Chicora Volunteer Fire Department, passed away Saturday morning in the comfort of his home.
Stanley was born Jan. 10, 1926, in Chicora. He was the son of Oliver M. and Elizabeth H. Garing McCollough.
He was a graduate of Chicora High School, and was employed for many years at ARMCO Steel in Butler, and retired in 1989 as a general project supervisor.
Stan was a life member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chicora.
He was a staff sergeant in the United States Army Air Force serving in both World War II and Korea. He was a nose gunner on the B-24, and was in Japan on V-J Day.
He was a member of Argyle Lodge 540 F&AM, where he was a past master and a charter member of the Chicora Masonic Building Association, the Consistory Valley of New Castle, past Sovereign Prince, and was elected to receive his 33rd Degree in Freemasonry in 1986.
He was a life member of the Butler Royal Arch Chapter Council Commandery, and the Syria Shrine. He was also a member of the Butler Luncheon Club, the Royal Order of Scotland Antioch Conclave, and the Red Cross of Constantine Board of Governors 32. He was an Ambassador aide to potentate, Commander of the Legion of Honor, and Past President of Deputy Unity and Caravan No. 14.
He was a member of the Masonic Learning Center for Children, and a Past Patron in Butler Chapter 45 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Stan was a life member of the Butler Elks Lodge 170, a member of the Arcadia Moose Lodge 1327, a life member of the Chicora Volunteer Fire Department with over 63 years of service, and the former Chicora VFW Post.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Craig McCollough, whom he married in Oil City on July 19, 1949. Mrs. McCollough passed away on Sept. 23, 2018.
Stanley is survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Eugene “Pud” and Shirley Craig of Chicora; a number of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as his caretakers, friends and neighbors.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.
MCCOLLOUGH — Friends of Stanley Ardell McCollough, who died Saturday, March 16, 2019, will be received from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora-Fenelton Road, Chicora, and from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicora.A funeral service will follow from the church at noon, with church pastor, the Rev. Joseph Boomhower officiating.Military honors will be accorded at the church by members of the Chicora, East Brady, and Bradys Bend American Legion Posts. Members of Butler Chapter 45 Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 5:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Members of the Chicora Fire Department will conduct a memorial service for their departed brother at 6 p.m. Monday at the Funeral Home. Members of Argyle Lodge 540 F&AM will conduct a memorial service for their departed brother at 8:45 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.
