Dale Campman

H. Dale Campman, 97, of Smethport, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center.

Born December 6, 1927, in Hazelhurst, he was a son of the late Mitchell and Frances (Rathburn) Campman. He was a 1945 graduate of Hazelhurst High School.

On June 12, 1946, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served with the 537th Engineering Base Survey Company Survey and Instrument man, during WWII. Dale was honorably discharged on March 18, 1949. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal.

On April 9, 1950, he married Donna Marie (Brown) Campman, who preceded him in death on May 17, 2024.

Dale worked at Hanley Brick Company in Lewis Run until it closed, then went to work in Kittanning for a ceramic company until he retired. In retirement he worked part time at Value Home Center and shuttled cars for Fairway Ford.

Dale was a member of the Kingdom Hall - Jehovah's Witness of Bradford.

Surviving is one daughter, Doreen Campman, of Smethport, and two grandchildren, Laurie King and Seth Thessen.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Donna Marie, of 74 years, and two daughters, Debbie Campman who died in 1979, and Dawn Frase who died in 2018.

At Dale's request services are private and at the convenience of family. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Somewhere around 1996-97, Dale came to work as an enrollee under the Senior Citizen Employment Program for the U.S Forest Service on the Bradford Range District. As I recall he was with the USFS until 2006 when at that time the job program was no longer funded. I never heard Dale bad mouth anyone, or complain about anything. He never used foul language, and if he had a temper I never witnessed that. One of Dale’s favorite assignments was driving anywhere to make parts runs. Truly one of my favorite retired people to have had the pleasure to work with! Rest in peace my friend!
— James McCloskey

Seth (Zeth as Grandpa Dale would say) and family, Josh and I are sorry to hear of Grandpa Dales passing. He was a kind man, and when you would say to him see you in the morning or tomorrow, he would say "Lord willing". Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. - Alyssa and Josh
— Alyssa

Condolences

  • Somewhere around 1996-97, Dale came to work as an enrollee under the Senior Citizen Employment Program for the U.S Forest Service on the Bradford Range District. As I recall he was with the USFS until 2006 when at that time the job program was no longer funded. I never heard Dale bad mouth anyone, or complain about anything. He never used foul language, and if he had a temper I never witnessed that. One of Dale’s favorite assignments was driving anywhere to make parts runs. Truly one of my favorite retired people to have had the pleasure to work with! Rest in peace my friend!

    — James McCloskey
  • Seth (Zeth as Grandpa Dale would say) and family, Josh and I are sorry to hear of Grandpa Dales passing. He was a kind man, and when you would say to him see you in the morning or tomorrow, he would say "Lord willing". Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. - Alyssa and Josh

    — Alyssa