Aug 6, 2018

Stanley E. Van Voorhis, 67, of Beallsville, went home to be with his Lord Sunday, August 5, 2018. Most people may know Stanley by some of his colorful nicknames: “Buddy,” “Stush” or his CB handle, “Volksie.”

He was born December 9, 1950, in Brownsville, a son of the late Isaac R. “Bob” and Lena B. Marks Van Voorhis.

Stanley was a 1971 graduate of Bethlehem-Center High School and was employed by Beallsville Cemetery with 50 years of service.

Mr. Van Voorhis was a 48-year member of Richeyville Volunteer Fire Department.

He was a CB radio operator and enjoyed fixing small engines and mowers, collecting tools and cruising in his cars, stopping to see family and friends. He also cared for his older brother and would help anyone in need.

Surviving are a brother, Robert “Ray” Van Voorhis, and sister Twila Settles (Richard), both of Beallsville; two nephews, Robert Copechal (Sheralee) of Washington and Grant McClelland (Allison) of Beallsville; great-nieces and great-nephews Taylor, Conner, Isaac and Vivian; stepgreat-nieces and stepgreat-nephews Eli and Harper; many special aunts, uncles and cousins, including Dave and Janet Van Voorhis and aunt Margaret Sheets; and two very special friends, Gary Gizzi and Mary Arnold.

Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in John B. Greenlee Funeral Home Ltd., 2830 Main Street, Beallsville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 9. Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery. A fireman’s service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Beallsville Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 240, Beallsville, PA 15313; Richeyville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box L, Richeyville, PA 15358; or Mon Valley Hospital Radiology/Oncology Department, 1163 Country Club Road, Monongahela, PA 15063.

A guest book and personal condolences may be accessed at www.GreenleeFuneralHome.com.