Ronald McCandless

Ronald Richard “Mick” McCandless, 79, of Butler, passed away on Nov. 23, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia.

He was born Jan. 24, 1942, in Butler, and was the son of the late Howard E. McCandless Sr. and the late Stella M. (Measel) McCandless.

Mick attended Knoch Senior High School in Saxonburg, and graduated in the first graduating class in 1959.He worked for Friedman's Supermarkets, as store manager in Saxonburg, retiring in 2004 after 44 years.Mick served as a staff Sergeant in U.S. Air Force Reserve for six years in the 911 Support Squadron, SAC at Greater Pittsburgh Airport in Pittsburgh. He was the “Airman of the Year” in 1968.Mick was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church.He was a life member of the Happy Hunters Sportsmen Club of Fenelton, and a life member of the National Rifleman Association. Mick was a member of Sarver Vets Club, American Legion Post 0945, and Moose 64.Mick is survived by his two sisters, Judith Neill of Butler, and Twila (Donald F.) Stewart of N.C.; two sisters-in-law, MaryAnn McCandless of Butler, and Shirley Ann McCandless of Renfrew; several nieces and nephews; and a number of great-nieces and great-nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard Jr., Robert and Gary; and one brother-in-law, William Neill.MCCANDLESS — Friends of Ronald Richard “Mick” McCandless, who died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, will be received from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler.Officers and members of the American Legion Post 117, American Legion Post 778, and the VFW Post 249 will conduct military services at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.A funeral service will be held following the visitation at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. David M. Phillips officiating.Burial will take place in Greenlawn Burial Estates.Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.