Obituary of Peter P. Scull

Peter P. Scull PORTVILLE — Peter P. Scull of 19 Waymer St., passed away unexpectedly Sunday (Sept. 13, 2015) shortly after arrival at Olean General Hospital. Born April 10, 1949 in Olean he was the son of Harry and Frances Piechota Scull. On December 31, 1983 in Allegany he married Roxanne M. Cox who survives. Mr. Scull was a 1967 graduate of Olean High School and later served as a Navy Seal in the US military during the Vietnam War. He worked for years as a self-employed flooring installer in the area and for the past 7 years he had been employed at K-Mart in Allegany. He was an avid reader and enjoyed staying current with the news. In 2008 he fulfilled a special desire of attending a NASCAR event at Talladega. His biggest joy was in spending time with his two special grandchildren, Emily and Joey who referred to him as "Papa". Surviving besides his wife are a daughter Amanda (Stephen) DePoty of Olean; two special grandchildren Emily Scull and Joey DePoty; 2 daughters from a previous marriage Marcy Stahli of Duke Center, PA and Michelle Scull of Eldred, PA; 3 additional grandchildren Kristen Stahli, Todd Stahli, Jr. and Jordan Mawn; 3 brothers Donald (Marcia) Scull of Gastonia, NC, Terrence (Jean) Scull and Timothy (Diana) Scull, both of Olean; a sister Julia Scull of Olean and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a granddaughter Kelsey Stahli. Friends will be received at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean on Wednesday (September 16, 2015) from 2-5pm. Funeral services will begin at 5pm in the funeral home. Rev. Bryan Garrett, pastor of the Olean Community Church, will officiate. Full military honors will follow at the funeral home by members of the Allegany American Legion ritual team. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.