Stanley Paul Rugala

Stanley Paul Rugala, 81, of 13275 Ontario Street, Meadville, passed away, Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Meadville Medical Center. He was born May 13, 1930 a son of Vincent Paul and Catherine Rugala. He married his former spouse Margaret Porfilio on October 23, 1954. He was a graduate of Edinboro Normal School following graduation he enlisted in the US Airforce serving our county during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Abex as a maintenance supervisor and later at Lord Corporation in security. He was of the Catholic faith. Stanley had a love for automobiles and was a member of VFW Post 2006, Vernon Volunteer Fire Department, and a former member of the Meadville Club. He is survived by his former spouse, Margaret Porfilio McHale of Meadville; three daughters, Kathryn Rugala Claridge of Erie, Gina Rugala Shioleno of Gatesmills, OH, and Tina Rugala Knapp of Meadville; three grandchildren, Lindsey Herman of Erie, Benjamin Knapp and Vincent Knapp borh of Meadviile; a sister in law, Mary Rugala of Conneaut Lake; a niece, Debra Rugala of of Conneaut Lake; a nephew, John Rugala of North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David Vincent Rugala; four brothers, Stanley, Walter, Henry, and Joseph Rugala; and three sisters, Mary Duke, Helen Adams, and Laura Shumaker. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, September 19, 2011 from 4pm to 7pm at Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. The funeral and committal service will take place Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 10:00am at the funeral home with Father Mark Soloman of Saint Mary of Grace Church, officiating. Following the committal service VFW Post 2006 Color Guard will perform full military honors Burial will take place privately at Saint James Cemetery, Crossingville. Memorial contributions may be made in Stanley's name to a charity of donors choice. Arrangements are under the care of Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville. Please share a memory or condolence with the family on Stanley's book of memories at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com