Dale Kenneth Starook Sr.

September 19, 1932 - October 7, 2021

Dale K. Starook, Sr., age 89 of Northumberland passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at home in Burleson, Texas. Dale was born in Northumberland on September 19, 1932 the son of the late Clyde and Violet (Horton Shaffer) Starook. He graduated from Northumberland High School in 1951 and married his high school sweetheart, Miriam (Swope) on October 12, 1951. Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam; their sons, Dale Kenneth Starook, Jr., Phillip Ashley Starook, Greg Allen Starook, Douglas Steven Starook; grandchildren, Tracy Lynne Starook and Douglas Steven Starook, Jr.; and great-great-grandson, Christian Douglas Bare, Jr. Dale is survived by their daughters, Ellen Denise Bare and Margaret Starook O’Neal; grandchildren, Jonathan Douglas Bare, Julie Diane Cleaver, Meghan Leigh Windsor, Tryn Daley O’Neal, Ashley Noelle Sylvester and Amber Nichole Starook and 16 great-grandchildren. Dale was a devoted husband, father and Christian, serving faithfully as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher in his Baptist church homes. He was a loyal and hard-working employee throughout his career. He enjoyed hunting and football, Penn State was his favorite team. He was a humble and steadfast man with a great sense of humor. All would agree that his favorite role was driving the church bus so many children would have a little breakfast and an opportunity to meet Jesus. Burial Northumberland Memorial Park (Graveside Service) - 2956 PA-61, Sunbury, PA 17801 (570) 286-2008 - Service Friday, October 15. Time 11:00