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2021
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Robert McClelland Obituary
Robert served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. After his service, he worked at Zurn Industries, where he was a supervisor in the Boiler Department until his retirement. Robert loved to be outside, he also enjoyed traveling the country visiting State Parks with his loving wife, Anita.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles; and his son, Robert McClelland Jr.
He is survived by his wife of many years, Anita (Morse) McClelland; daughter, Deborah McClelland of Hayward, Calif.; son, Brian McClelland (Shawn) of Erie; sisters, Shirley Brown (Robert), Linda Sinden (Robert), Nancy Beach; grandchildren, Amy, Andy, and David; great-grandson, Teddy Aberle; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home, 65 S. Lake St., North East, on Friday, June 18, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until time of a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Officiating the service will be Rev. Eric Leonard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Park United Methodist Church or the Greenfield Fire Department, 10160 Station Road, North East, Pa.
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William D. Elkin Funeral Home - North East65 South Lake Street, North East, PA 16428
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18
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William D. Elkin Funeral Home - North East65 South Lake Street, North East, PA 16428
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