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Robert Kleha Obituary
Born in Scranton, son of the late Michael J. Sr. and Hannah May Henry Kleha, he was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School and served proudly in the Marine Corps. Robert was very bright and talented in numerous areas. He could fix anything and loved the challenge. He worked for 12 years at the former Elliot Co., Scranton, as an industrial electrician. After Elliot Co. moved to Pittsburgh, he was employed by WEA Manufacturing/Time Warner as a facilities manager supervisor until his retirement.
He was a Cubmaster of Pack 84, Immaculate Conception Church, with Dr. William Yeomans for a number of years, and he really enjoyed working with and teaching the Cub Scouts. He was a member and past master of Green Ridge Lodge, Scranton, and member of Elm Park United Methodist Church, Scranton. He loved Lionel trains and had an impressive collection of trains, accessories and a number of Angela Thomas artworks.
Robert was a talented artist and was chosen by Terrence Gallagher as a middle-school student to draw and paint the billboards at Memorial Stadium, Scranton. Robert was proud of his sons and devoted to his loving grandsons and his dogs, Jenna, Niko and Terri.
The family will be forever thankful and grateful for all the kindness and care afforded to Robert by Dr. Richard Martin and his incredible staff at Geisinger Medical Group, and Dr. Henry Yeager and the compassionate and dedicated team at Hospice Community Care.
Also surviving are twin sons, Mark C. Kleha and Robert M. Kleha Jr. and wife, Kim, all of Scranton; two grandsons, Austin and Ethan Kleha; a brother, Michael J. Kleha Jr. and wife, Bonnie, Scranton; and a sister, Joan MacDerment and husband, Hugh, Lake Winola.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Howard J. Snowdon Funeral Home, 1810 Sanderson Ave., Scranton, by the Rev. Virginia O'Malley, pastor, Elm Park United Methodist Church. Interment with military honors, St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Scranton.
Friends may call Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m., with a Masonic service at 7.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
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Wayne & Shirley Pisanchyn
January 31, 2010
Our sincere sympathies on your great loss. Our thoughts are with you during this time.
John & Marge Panek
January 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jan & Greg Franceski
January 14, 2010
Marianne & family,
We are very sorry for your great loss. We are sure Robert is now at peace with God and free of suffering.
Joseph Lameo
January 13, 2010
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Robert M. Kleha Sr, who has fallen asleep and now rests in peace with our Lord.
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January 13, 2010
Marianne,
So sorry for your loss. We pray that the love of your family and friends will help you through this difficult time.
Donna and Bill Mang
Sandra Yadouga
January 13, 2010
Marianne, Mark and Bob
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Robert Sr. I'm sure is safe in God's arms. Bob and Mark always expressed a caring love and concern for their family and their church.
The Tomlin family
January 13, 2010
Dear Marianne, Mark, Robert, Mickey, Joan, and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Robert's passing. Our sincere condolences. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Fran, Jim, JT, Josh and Jesse
Christopher Art
January 12, 2010
My condolences to the family... I am truly sorry to hear of his loss...
Angela Thomas
January 12, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of Robert's passing. My sincere condolences to his family.
Angela Trotta Thomas
Judith Witowski
January 12, 2010
Dear Marianne,
I am very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Knew you at Bell Tel. I hope and pray your family will give you support during this time of sorrow.
Judy O'Connor Witowski Lititz, Pa.
January 12, 2010
Dear Marianne and Family,
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Robert was a wonderful person. Please contact me and if there is anything you need, let me know. Sincerely, charlotte remakus
Marilou Ryan
January 12, 2010
Dear Marianne, Mark,Robert, and family,
We'll miss chatting with Bob as he sat on the porch. We know he has struggled with his health for some time. We offer our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marilou and John Ryan
January 12, 2010
Marianne, our condolences to you and your family.
Harold and Lois Brink
Pat McGeehan
January 12, 2010
Mairanne, Mark, and Bob so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gary Cunningham
January 12, 2010
I send my condolances to Bobby's entire family. I worked with Bob and he spoke very highly of his family often.
Joylynn Tomlin
January 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 12, 2010
Kleha Family
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you.
Dziak Family
January 12, 2010
Dear Marianne, Michael and Joan,
I send sincere sympathy to you whole family on the passing of your husband and brother. After all these years you are all still in my heart.
With sympathy and Love
Kathy (Duggan) Oslin
Atlantic, Nc
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