Dale A. STOKES

Dale A. STOKES, 70, of Genesee, PA, formerly of Harrison Valley and Ulysses, died Thursday, February 20, 2014 in the Green Home, Wellsboro, PA. Born April 16, 1943, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Jay and Catherine Heil Stokes. A US Navy Veteran, he served from 1959 - 1963. On February 21, 1972, in Mt. Holly, NJ, he married the former Gloria Rouse, who survives. He was employed as a painter, carpenter, and truck driver. Dale was a member of the North American Hunting Club and the NRA. He enjoyed watching his boys play sports, spoiling grandchildren, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving besides his wife, Gloria, are: three sons, Dale (Desiree) Stokes, Jr. of Minot, ND, Michael Stokes and John (Lisa) Stokes, both of Great Falls, MT; six grandchildren, Gabrielle, Robert, Justin, David, Brandon, Nicholas; two sisters, Linda Jones Seeley of St. Marys, PA and Catherine (Martin) Gasper of Beverly, NJ; nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Jay Stokes, Jr. and Barry Stokes. Friends may call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on Sunday, February 23, 2014 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Military Rites will be accorded by members of the Potter County Honor Guard following the visitation at 3:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Green Home Activity Fund, 37 Central Ave., Wellsboro, PA 16901. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.