Daniel A. Stroup Jr.

Born January 4th 1933 in Westline, Pennsylvania, he was one of 12 children born to the late Daniel Arthur Sr. and Vesta Queen (Harkness) Stroup.

He served his country proudly as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Korean War Service Medal and the Ambassador for Peace Medal. After the Army Dan married his wife, had four beautiful children, moved to Southern California and later returned to Warren. He worked for and retired from Georgia Pacific in Bradford Pa.

Dan was a wonderful, kind, gentleman who loved his children and grandchildren very much as he dedicated much of his life to them. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family on his farm, and watching Pirates Baseball.

He is proceeded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Kathryn Arlene (Yeany), who passed October 18th 2017. His Parents, brothers; David, Steve, Wade, Marvin, John, Brian, Gayle and sisters Dulcie (Kahle) and Karen (Owoc). Also waiting for him in Heaven, his beloved Pitbull Beau.

Surviving are two sisters Shirley Whiteman of Rixford, PA and Thursie Rigard of Rustburg, VA., his children; Daniel Arthur Stroup lll (Melanie) of Stamford, CT, Kathleen (Dennis) Simonette of Crestline, CA., Mary Stroup of Youngsville, PA., Douglas (Kim) Stroup of Warren, PA., his grandchildren; Eric Stroup, Chris Stroup, Ryan Stroup, Daniel A. Stroup lV, Donavan Gordon, Nicholas Gordon, Danielle Corrigan, Fyanna McDonald, Noah McDonald, Shannon Linkerhof, Levi Stroup, Samantha Stroup, Felicia Phillips, Codi Stroup, Leah Stroup and 20 great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 3 pm at the Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 314 North Main St. in Youngsville with the Rev. Jeff York, pastor of the Calvery Chapel in Russell, officiating. Friends will be received 1 hour prior to the service.

The family suggests memorial donations may be made to the Warren Co. 4H Horse program, C/O Jennifer Grooms, 100 Dillion Dr. Suite 101 Youngsville, Pa. 16371. Condolences to the family may be made at www.nelsonfuneral home.net.