Robert Q. McClarin Sr.

Robert Q. McClarin
Robert Q. McClarin, Sr., 79, of Bethlehem died on Monday, October 17, 2011. He was born January 22, 1932 in Bethlehem, son of the late William H. and Sarah J. (Peifer) McClarin. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Theresa (Wills) McClarin. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Haynsworth (DD700) during the Korean War. Robert was a graduate of Liberty High School and Moravian Prep and attended Moravian College. He retired from the Bethlehem Steel Corp. after 44 years of service and ended his career at the Homer Research Labs. Survivors: Robert will be dearly missed by his family; wife, Theresa; daughters, Theresa, wife of William Krebs of Bethlehem, Kathleen Meluskey of Easton and Carol, wife of William Curran of Saratoga Springs, NY; son, Robert McClarin, Jr. and his wife, Joan of Bethlehem and his twin sister Jane Geoffrion of Tennessee. He was the proud Pop Pop of 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Robert was predeceased by his brothers, William H. and Richard L. McClarin. He was a parishioner of Ss. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, Bethlehem. Robert enjoyed fishing, vacationing in the Poconos, making soup for his family and hosting family parties. Services: A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. the evening will begin with prayers at 6 p.m. all at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 and again on Friday from 9-10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011 at Ss Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 730 W. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Condolences may be made at www.connellfuneral.com.