Dale Loffland, 88, of Worthington passed away at 3:19 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006 at his residence.

Born March 1, 1918, in Greene County, he was the son of Walter and Maude (Edwards) Loffland.

He retired from the Terre Haute Tribune in 1981 as a Linotype Operator, after 30 years service. He was a member of Typographical Union No. 76. He attended Folsom Memorial United Methodist Church in Worthington.

He joined the Navy Aug. 13, 1941, discharged, Nov. 2, 1945 as a Second Class Petty Officer.

Survivors include: his wife, Dorothy May (Wilkie) Loffland, of Worthington; one son, Gary Wayne Loffland, of Lafayette; two granddaughters, Heather Meggitt and Lisa Loffland; great granddaughter, Amanda LaFrance; also several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Murrel and Paul Loffland.

Funeral service will be at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington at 1 p.m. on Wednesday with the Rev. Doug Sanders officiating.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday.