Bull Creek Loses A Great Member. RIP Steve Alias

It is with great sadness we report that member Steve Allias passed away several days ago. 

Steve was a very active member at Bull Creek, serving many years on the Board of Directors, assisting the Board on many legal issues, serving as an instructor for our "Hunters Safety courses" and initiating and running the "Youth 22 shoots", among other things. 

As per Steve's final requests there will be no viewing or service. 

Rest In Peace Tony Dan

Long time club member, kitchen master and one of our hardest working members Tony Dan passed away this past week.

Anthony "Tony" Guy Dan, 74, of Valencia passed away Sunday at UPMC Passavant. 
Born Oct. 15, 1942, he was the son of the late Guy and Laura Dan.
Tony was a graduate of Har-Brack High School, Class of 1960. He attended Duff's Business School, Forbes Trail Technical School and the University of Pittsburgh. Tony worked on mainframe computers for 45 years. He enjoyed oldies, camping, hunting, campfires and fishing.

He leaves behind two sons, Adam (Erin Maxa) Dan and Eric (Sunshine Centennial) Dan; and three grandchildren, Isaac, Ellis and Liam Dan.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Ida Mary Dravis Dan; his sister, Adelaide Dan Robins; his half brother, George Altmas; and his half sister, Sally Nolker. 

In Memory Of Long Time Member Bill Stanislaw

Bull Creek is sad to announce the passing of long time member Bill Stanislaw. Here is a message from his wife Lynda: 

It is with a heavy heart that I am informing you of the passing of Bill Stanislaw. I know he was a member of Bull Creek Rod and Gun Club for many years. I know that he had many great times with all of the people there. He truly enjoyed his time on the trap team and as the representative to the county league. 

His favorite charity was the Friends of the NRA. He attended the ba...nquet and was a sponsor every year. Although he never had any children of his own, he believed that it is important to support the education of the shooting sports for the kids.

Thank you for thinking of him.
Your friend
Lynda

Joe Casavale

It is with deep sympathies to his family that we announce the passing of club member Joe Casavale due to a very sudden illness on December 22nd. Joe was a tireless worker and contributor to Bull Creek. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Rest In Peace Joe Casavale

Wilber Shotton, The Last Surviving Charter Member Of Bull Creek, Dies At Age 89

Wilbur James Shotton, 89, formerly of Fawn Township, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012,in Silver Hills Assisted Living, Montgomery, Texas, where he was a resident the past two years.

He was born Sept. 4, 1923, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Wilbur W. and Anna (Lauff)Shotton. Mr. Shotton had lived in Texas the past six years and prior to that in the local area most of his life. 

Mr. Shotton was employed in the bending department of PPG Industries of Creighton for 25 years. He was also employed by the Port Authority Transit (PAT) for 14 years in building maintenance. 

A World War II veteran, he served in the Navy, where he was a ship's cook third class. He served with the Fighter Squadron Two Easy Carrier Aircraft Service Unit. He was of the Methodist faith and a member of Tarentum Moose and the Legion of the Moose No. 1, a life member of Arnold DAV, the Tarentum VFW and the AMVETS of North Braddock. 

An avid outdoorsman, he helped to organize the Bull Creek Rod and Gun Club, of which he was the last continuous charter member. He was also a life member of Frazer Township Sportsmen's Clubs, a member of NRA, Gun Owners of America and the Amateur Trap Shooters Association.

Mr. Shotton was also a member of the Western Pa. Conservancy and a member of the Friends
of Beechwood Farms. He served with Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1941, and was a
member of the National Association of CCC Alumni and member of Escort Carrier Sailors and
Airmen Association. 

Mr. Shotton is survived by his son, James David (Michele) Shotton, of Houston, Texas; three grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister, Elizabeth (Joseph) Bernardo, of Parkville, Md. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie L. (Lucas) Shotton, who passed away in August 2010; and a daughter, Shirley L. Manchini, in August 2009; brothers, Joseph, John R. and Robert C. Shotton; half brothers, William and Frank
Maudhuit; sister, Martha Rayburn; and half sisters, Margaret Bishney and Anna Reitz. 

Relatives and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, in the DUSTER FUNERAL HOME INC., Tenth Avenue at Corbet Street, Tarentum,724-224-1526. Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, in the funeral home with the Rev. Justin R. Judy officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights, with full military honors by Tarentum VFW Post 5758 and Brackenridge American Legion Post 226. Visit
http://www.dusterfuneralhomeinc.com.