Augustus L. Dracoules, 90, of Mountville, PA, passed away on May 12, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Lewis & Olympia (Xakellis) Dracoules. Gus was the husband of Edith (Kopp) Dracoules.

He graduated from J.P. McCaskey, Millersville State College, Capitol Radio Engineering Institute, and Ursinus College. Gus was supervisor of the Camera Development Group for 28 years with RCA. A veteran, he served in the US Army Air Corp from 1944-1946. He traveled the US from the east coast to the west coast twice. He took his family on many adventures in the US & Canada. Gus coached little league baseball & football. He was very active in boy scouts. He played tennis and enjoyed bowling & golf.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Edith, are his children: Rochelle "Skip" Clair (Roy), Carol Dracoules (Jerry) & Edward Dracoules (Ellen); step-children: Lisa Gross (Charlie), Joseph Martin (Kathy), Christine Davidson (David), Georgia Hockett & Thomas Martin (Lisa); 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; 9 step-grandchildren, 6 step-great-grandchildren; sisters: Anna Panagiotakos & Mary Gianopoulos. Gus was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Blanche; sons: Harry, Gus & Michael; a brother, Harry Dracoules; a grandson, Alan and a step-grandchild, Jonathan.

A viewing will be held from 6-8 PM on Sunday, May 15, 2016 with the Trisagion Service being held at 7 PM at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 64 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603. Viewing will continue at the church on Monday, May 16 from 9:30-10:30 AM with a Funeral Service beginning at 10:30 AM with Rev. Alexander Goussetis officiating. Gus will be laid to rest at Conestoga Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church or to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.