Paul H. Stockdale

Paul H. Stockdale, 86, of Washington, died on Sunday, December 26, 2010, in the Washington County Health Center. He was born on May 17, 1924, in Greene County, PA, a son of Hugh and Mabel Wood Stockdale. Mr. Stockdale had worked as a machinist for Reliance Electric Company. He was a member of Abundant Life Baptist Church, and a 1943 graduate of Morris Township High School. Mr. Stockdale was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in World War II. He was a member of American Legion Swart-Phillips Post 897 of Glyde, PA., and he enjoyed golf, camping, and working around the house. On December 14, 1945, he married Helen Elizabeth Meek, who survives. Also surviving is a son, Gary (Carole) Stockdale, of Charleroi; 2 daughters, Sue Scott and Patty Harmon, both of Washington; 7 grandchildren, Garrett and Russell Stockdale, Matthew Scott, Natalie Wooldridge, Amber Gardner, and Brittany and Courtney Lilly, and 20 great grandchildren. Friends will be received, Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301, where services will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. George Garancosky officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington City Mission, 84 West Wheeling Street, Washington, PA 15301.