Dale Calvin Croup

Dale Calvin Croup, 75, of Harlansburg, Scott Township, Lawrence County, formerly of Portersville, passed away at Allegheny Health Network in Grove City Wednesday, April 15, 2020, following a brief illness.

He was born Aug. 2, 1944, in Butler, to John Clyde Croup and Mae Margaret Walker Croup.

Dale married Lois Irene Cooper on April 10, 1970. They recently recognized their 50th wedding anniversary.

He graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1962.

Dale was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving from 1962 until 1966.

He had at one time drove a delivery truck for Butler Petroleum. He was an electrician, owning and operating his own business, Croup Electric, LLC.

He attended Portersville Bible Church.

Dale enjoyed Florida Gator softball and Mack Trucks.

He loved his dogs, especially his dog, “Buddy.” Dale was “all work and no hobby.”

Survivors include his wife, Lois and his son, Timothy S. Croup, at home; his son, William D. (Deborah Jean) Croup of Butler; two grandsons, Joshua of Bridgeport, W.Va., and Jacob of Butler; his sister-in-law, Dorothy Croupe of Cabot; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Dale was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde L. Croupe and Melvin E. “Buzzy” Croup.

CROUP — The family of Dale Calvin Croup, who died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of the celebration of life service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Portersville Bible Church, 156 E. Portersville Road, Portersville.Arrangements are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Slippery Rock.Memorial contributions may be given to Portersville Bible Church, P.O. Box 155, Portersville, PA 16051.