Obituary of Harold W. Dow
Harold W. “Bud” Dow, 91, of Hydetown passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at his residence.
Harold was born on August 20, 1929, in Titusville to the late Frank and Elsie (Goodwill) Dow. He married Virginia Carter on February 17, 1951, in Titusville.
He was a veteran of US Army having served in the 82nd Airborne. He entered the service on August 12, 1947, and was honorably discharged on June 22, 1950, with the rank of Corporal.
Bud was employed for 40 years at Universal Cyclops Specialty Steel Corp. and Cytemp Steel in the hot mill until his retirement in 1991. He also worked for Hasbrouck Sand and Gravel.
He was a member of the Bruce Shorts Post 5958, VFW and the former Polish National Alliance.
Bud enjoyed the outdoors hunting, fishing, and doing yard work. He enjoyed keeping busy and his trips to Colorado to hunt Elk.
He is survived by his wife Virginia of Hydetown; 4 children, Connie Baker and husband Bob of Midlothian, VA, Gary Dow and wife Chanee of Titusville, Penny Porter and husband Alan of Meadville, Debbie Steinberg and boyfriend Jay Taylor of Titusville; 7 grandchildren, Scott and Ben Pringle of Midlothian, VA, Matt Dow of Palm Springs, CA, Chance Dow of Titusville, Chad Porter and wife Megan, Ryan Porter and wife Cassie both of Meadville, Tiffany Willard and husband Matt of Los Angeles, CA; 8 great-grandchildren, Elsa and Emme Pringle, Cayley, Addyson, Olivia, Brielle, Sadie, and Maverick Porter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bud was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Dow; and 3 sisters, Marie Kuberry, Lucille Kester, and Sarah Larsh.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hydetown Volunteer Fire Department 12666 Main St., Titusville, PA 16354
Private services are being conducted for the family by the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St., Titusville, PA 16354.
Interment will be in Kerr Hill Cemetery.
