Dale Franklin Bickerstaff born in Irwin, PA on March 4, 1944, to Clarence Bickerstaff and Faye Carmack. He was the middle child of five children. He graduated from Irwin High School in 1962.

Dale joined the Navy in 1962 and was in the Navy for 24 years as a Corpsman in Vietnam and Pharmacy Technician.

Dale is survived by his wife, daughter Linda, son Dean, his grandchildren: Pierre, Sterling, Jett, Fallon and Quinn and 5 great grandchildren; his brother Wayne and sister Connie and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son Edgar, his parents Clarence and Faye, his brother Paul and sister Patty.

On April 10, 2026, Dale passed away with his wife by his side.

Family and friends may visit on Saturday May 2, 2026 from 1-3pm at Barranco Funeral Home, with a funeral service to begin at 3:00pm.