Robert Frank McGrath
Robert Frank McGrath
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Robert McGrath Obituary
Age 87, of Louisville, Ohio
passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009 while doing what he loved, "Flying His Own Plane." He was born February 13, 1922 to the late John G. and Clara Mae (Ewing) McGrath in Alliance, Ohio. Bob was retired from H-P Products in Louisville after 32 years of service. He also worked for Piper Aircraft, Taylorcraft, Wright Aeronautical and Goodyear Aircraft. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Louisville and the Experimental Aircraft Association. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor E. (Brendlen) McGrath; two daughters and a son-in-law, Julia Ann Leeper and Victoria (John) Kibler, all of Louisville; a stepdaughter, Linda (Tom) Pachuta of Jackson Twp.; three sons and daughters-in-law, J. Karl (Cheryl) McGrath of Vermont, Robert J. (Bobbi) McGrath of Carrollton, Shawn S. (Brenda) McGrath of East Sparta; two sisters, Janice Malady and Nancy Zeak, both of Altoona, PA; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ivis Ann McGrath in 2005 and three brothers, James, Jerome and Michael McGrath. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2009 in St. Louis Catholic Church, Louisville, OH with Msgr. Rev. Ken Miller as celebrant. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday at Stier-Israel Funeral Home in Louisville. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Alliance, Ohio. The family would like to extend a special thank you to both the Nimishillen Twp, and Louisville Fire Dept. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. or the North Canton YMCA Physically Challenged Class.
Stier-Israel Funeral Home
330-875-1414
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Richard & Marjie Braddock
May 23, 2009
Shawn,
When you're walking alone, he's right beside you.
When you look toward the sky, he's waving back.
When the thoughts of your father come to mind, he's with you remembering those moments too.
You will feel like something is missing. But just remember, he's right there with you and always will be.
God Bless you and your family.
Richard and Marjie
April 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. God Bless.
Cheryl (Pagnucco) Thomas
Julie Mackintosh
April 30, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to Elanor,Vicki,and the whole family.You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
April 29, 2009
shawn and mcgrath family ;; just want to express my sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. i have to say i didnt know him well, but from my contacts with him he was a great person ,father and husband and woll be sadly missed. i apologize fornot going to the wake, but i'm not one to stand in line for a long time. i willhave him in my prayers. my condolences jerry pagnucco and frances
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Heritage Carpet & Flooring
April 29, 2009
We are deeply saddened by your loss of such a fine man.Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Marge (Zeak) Sorge
April 29, 2009
I am so glad Uncle Bob accomplished what he so loved to do. He is with his brothers and parents once again. Till we see him again-you and he are in my prayers.
April 29, 2009
Uncle Bob will be missed by all. We didn't see much of him and Aunt Ivis, but when they came to Altoona it was always a pleasure.
At least he died, doing what he loved. My thougts and prayers go out to you all.
Love,
Barb Fieldhausen (Zeak)
San Antonio, TX
Darrell Nieschwitz
April 29, 2009
Bob has been a great mentor, co-worker and friend for nearly 24 years. Even at 87 Bob had more ambition, drive and inspiration than individuals half his age. He will be greatly missed but always in my thoughts.
Richard & Marjie Braddock
April 28, 2009
Dear McGrath Family,
We would like to send our thoughts and prayers to you. We are so sorry for your loss. In the heavens he was and will be always.
Although we've only had the pleasure of knowing Shawn, we can only believe his father was just as kind as he.
Jim Ring
April 28, 2009
I worked with Bob at H-P back in the 80's. He was a great person. You have my deepest sympathies.
Living his dream!
April 28, 2009
Matt & Rox Mathie
April 28, 2009
Bob,
We Will Turly Miss You! Our Thoughts And Prayers Will Remain With Your Family. (Blueairbiscuit @ Yoder Airport)
Your Friends at Nobles Pond Key Bank
April 28, 2009
Dear Eleanor and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
We wish you peace and comfort at this most difficult time
Richard Sumser
April 28, 2009
As a motor engineer, I dealt with Bob many times through the years. He was a kind, honest, passionate, wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with.
April 28, 2009
Eleanor:
I was deeply saddened when I read the news Sunday morning. It was such a privilege when I first met 'Bob and then met you and then met "you and Bob together." I will cherish the life lessons you all taught me and it's my hope that my grief counseling I provided you in the past can help you at this time. I will be in touch. Kim (from Hospice.)
Tom Baier
April 28, 2009
What a great example of how to live. May his memory be eternal.
Kathy and Denny Ray
April 28, 2009
Rob and Bobbi,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad, Rob. He sounds like you were truly blessed with a wonderful father. We understand the loss you are experiencing and send our thoughts and prayers to both of you and your family.
Nate and Noel Genet
April 28, 2009
We are sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
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