Harry Drane

Harry Drane obituary, Chester, WV

Harry Drane

Harry Drane Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arner Funeral Chapel - Chester on May 23, 2025.
Harry "Bob" Drane, 76, of Calcutta, Ohio, passed away on May 18, 2025. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Pauline Green Drane and was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Louis.
Bob graduated from Beaver Local High School, Class of 1967, and served as a Medic in the Vietnam War with the United States Navy. After 30 years, he retired from Ameritech Telephone.
A passionate collector, Bob, had a keen eye for Chevy Impalas from the years 1965, 1966, 1967, and 1968, along with a 1976 Chevy Truck.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Edna, with whom he shared 50 years; their daughter, Shannon Triplett (Paul); four grandchildren, Logan, Paige, Teagan, and Garrett; his brother, Lawrence A. Drane III (Elaine) of New Waterford; and his sister, Bonnie Kidder of Lisbon.
Private services were conducted at the Arner Funeral Chapel.
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