Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - North Olmsted
North Olmsted, Ohio
Aug 29, 1953 – Jan 8, 2021
ROBERT W. HARLAN, age 67. Beloved husband of 41 years to Marie (nee Sullivan); father of Edward "Eddie" (Brian De Leon); son of the late Virginia and Edward Harlan; brother of Barbara Kovar (Russ), Kathleen Harlan and James Harlan (Tom Early); brother-in-law of John Sullivan (Gail), Dennis Sullivan (Nancy) and the late Mary Jo Stegmaier (Jim); uncle, fraternity brother and friend of many. Passed away Jan. 8, 2021after a 3.5 year battle with stage 4 colon cancer. Due to the current pandemic there will not be any visitation or reception. Everyone is invited to his Funeral Mass Friday, Jan. 15, St. Raphael Church (525 Dover Center Rd.) at 11:00 AM. (Facemasks required). The funeral mass will be livestreamed at https://boxcast.tv/view/bob-harlan-funeral-300818. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions can be mailed in Bob's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Acct. #22281635.
Read MoreVery sorry to hear Bob has passed. Bob and I were driven to John Carroll for our first day freshman year in 1972 by his dad. Bob was a great guy and had a positive attitude. Bob was solid and fun to be around and is missed.
Joe Sullivan
June 12, 2022
I was very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I knew him back in grade school and high school. He was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this time of sorrow. I am sure he is with our Lord in heaven.
Chuck Burns
January 26, 2021 | Hoffman Estates, IL | Classmate
Marie, I am so sad to hear about Bob's passing, he was not only a great boss, I considered him a great friend. I am so glad that we had a chance to speak to each other in December. I will cherish our memories of traveling together on business and his attempts of leaving me in the various airports. Bob had a great sense of humor and he made each day at work interesting. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Rich Gibbs
January 23, 2021 | Newton Falls, OH | Coworker
Sometimes you meet a couple, start to get to know them and you think, wow these people are special. They are kind, wise and have a great sense of humor. You know this immediately when you know Bob and Marie. Always ready for a hug and a good story. The world is a little less bright now. Marie and Eddy, you are in my heart and prayers. Love you., Christine
Christine Jatzek
January 23, 2021 | Grafton, OH | Friend
Marie,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. We all enjoyed working with Bob and I always counted him as a good friend. Bob was a great help to me after the Parker acquisition of Commercial Intertech and was the primary person to get me “Parkerized”. His fun personality made it a joy to work with him. May God give you peace at this time and memories to help fill the gap.
Ray Conklin
Ray Conklin
January 17, 2021 | Youngstown, OH | Coworker
My deepest sympathies to your family. I've only known Bob "Harl's" for a short time and I learned that he was such a kind, funny, and thoughtful person. Always with a quick joke or story. I'm sorry he struggled with this ugly cancer. May he rest in heavenly peace. God bless you all.
Doreen Hutchinson
January 15, 2021 | Avon Lake, OH | Friend
Grateful that we could celebrate and remember Bob today even from afar. Eddie and Marie--we are there in spirit, wishing we could all sit together and swap stories of Bob. Miss you and love you. Missing Bob already.
Jen & Jason Kovar & Cascarino
January 15, 2021 | Oak Park, IL | Family
Beautiful ceremony; wishing we could be there to share the stories. Boxcast live stream did a nice job. Love to all. Cheryle and Phil Syracuse
Phil Syracuse
January 15, 2021 | Bolivia, NC | Classmate
A great man with a loving heart. May you Rest In Peace and watch over all of us.
Mary Morgan
January 15, 2021 | Napa, CA | Friend
