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1949
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2014
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Robert Clary Obituary
May 20, 1949 - June 11, 2014 It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Robert Craig Clary, Sr. on June 11th, 2014. Bob was the devoted husband of Cathy, the exemplary father of Rob and Matt, a loyal brother, and proud grandfather of Allie, Ethan, Matty, and Chase. His fun-loving, unique personality left its mark on his family, friends, and the thousands of students he taught and coached. "Pop" will always be missed and never be forgotten. May all who know him carry on his wish for peace. Mass will be celebrated at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Fallston on Friday, June 20th, at 10:30 am. A luncheon celebrating Bob's life will be held in the church hall afterwards. Please come and share your memories of Bob. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to www.gofundme.com to benefit Bob's niece, Colleen Clary Perzan, who is in need of a double lung transplant. Thank you.
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June 20, 2014
We knew Bob from St. Josephs. We are sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great person and will be missed. Dolores & Tony Schramm
Jeffrey Meister
June 20, 2014
Mr. Clary was an incredible teacher who no doubt phenomenally influenced my understanding and appreciation of math. He also was a man with a big heart. I remember him sharing stories of his youth and encouraging his classes to give generously in the can food drive at Perry Hall High School without seeking credit. He left a great impact on me academically and ethically. He will surely be missed by the untold numbers he unquestionably impacted for the better.
Cheryl Lowe
June 19, 2014
My condolences to Bob' s family. He was both my colleague and friend at Perry Hall.
Emidio Rossi
June 19, 2014
I know Bob since he was a young child when I visited the Clary's on many occasion. He was laid back and thoughtful then and still was.He and the entire Clary clan are my dearest and log time friends and have been a very important part of my life. Bob, Cathy and the entire Clary family have been and will continue to be remembered in my prayers with many joyful memories May Bob rest in peace
June 19, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He will be remembered as a loving father and wonderful teacher. May God bring your family comfort during this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara and Ron Harris
Mary (Cole) Thayer
June 19, 2014
Cathy,
We have been out of touch for a long time, but certainly have many fond memories that began in elementary school and extended beyond our years at Towson State. I was shocked to learn of Bob's passing. My friend Carmella Walls (Bruce's wife) happened to mention to me that she was going to a funeral mass tomorrow. You can imagine my surprise that it was for someone we both knew. I knew what a great educator Bob was through his reputation. The many wonderful comments from his students reflected how very respected and beloved he was. I recall from the last time I ran into you how very happy you were and what a truly blessed marriage the two of you shared. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Thomas Sova (PHHS Class of '97)
June 19, 2014
A gifted math teacher and a great man. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Colleen Welch
June 18, 2014
Mrs. Clary,
You were my kindergarten teacher, I think the first year you taught, and Mr. Clary was my principal at St. Stephens. He gave me the nick name "Collision" since I was always running into something (and still am!). Y'all made wonderful impressions on me as a young child growing and learning.
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen S. Welch (Cerkan)
Janeen (Psenicska) Koller
June 18, 2014
I had the pleasure of having Mr. Clary as a math teacher, a softball coach, and a friend. He was a great man and will be missed by many.
Kerry Murawski Hospelhorn - PHHS '96
June 17, 2014
Mr Clary - you were an awesome teacher, friend, and coach. You left great impressions on us all and will be forever missed.
Carol Weiss
June 17, 2014
Cathy my heart hurts for you. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I know the pain of losing a husband. Family and friends are the most important thing right now. Lean on them. That is what helped me though my tragedy.
Michelle Charbonnier
June 17, 2014
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
When someone we love dies it seems as if time stands still.and silence ..a quiet sadness ..often can be felt, not just heard,a longing for one more day ..one more word ..one more touch ..and we may not understand why God chose to have him leave this earth so soon,or why he had to leave before we ready to say goodbye,but little by little,we will begin to remember not just that he died,but that he lived.and that his life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.we will see him again someday, in a heavenly place where there is no parting. A place where there are no words that mean goodbye
Kristine Holt
June 17, 2014
I first met Mr. Clary as a freshman. I was always in trouble, so I was always in and out of his office. His nick name for me was excuses, because I always had an excuse why I being in trouble was not my fault. I never took responsibility for my actions and it was never my fault. Even though I was always in trouble Mr. Clary always seemed to care about me and wanted me to succeed. He always gave me great advice, even if I didn't always want to hear or listen to it. Mr. Clary always encouraged me to do better, and he always believed in me even when others did not. Mr. Clary had a great personality and cared about his students. He pushed you to succeed and didn't let you just skate by. Mr. Clary taught me with hard work anything was possible. He believed I could be as successful a student as anyone else and he made me believe in myself. It's because of Mr. Clary that I changed my life around, and he is a big influence on me wanting to become an Educator. Thank you Mr. Clary I will never forget what you have done for me.
Frank and Peg Long
June 17, 2014
Bob and Cathy have been our beloved friends for 34 years. We have shared many happy times and dreams together. Bob will always be in our hearts and in our memories. Our prayers and love to the family.
Kelly Hobbs
June 16, 2014
There will never be another Clary! So much love and respect for him!
Cathy, I am thinking of you and your family. Prayers and Hugs!
Jean Gallagher
June 16, 2014
To Mr. Clary's family,
It has been over 30 years since Mr. Clary coached my softball teams. I have since become married, become a teacher, and have two beautiful daughters. My daughters share my same love of softball and I have coached them now for over 10 years on a variety of recreational and travel teams. When I step onto the field, I often think of the coaches I loved and admired as a child. The coaches that taught us the fundamentals, the coaches that expected us to do our best, the coaches that knew the value of teamwork and leading us by example, and, most importantly, the coaches that understood that we were girls, daughters, children who, at the end of the day, were playing a game. Mr. Clary was one of those coaches. There was so much to learn on those softball fields that went far beyond the rules of the game. I hope it helps you at this time to know that Mr. Clary's legacy lives on in all of the lives that he touched. Thank you for sharing him with me many, many years ago.
Rob Palen
June 16, 2014
So Sorry for your loss. Your Dad was truly one of a kind and I pray for your healing in this time of loss.
June 15, 2014
Dear Cathy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of our time together in elementary school and high school, and it makes my heart heavy to learn of your pain. Please know that my husband, Bob, and I are keeping you, Chris, your parents, and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers. Grace Necker Snyder
Chris Lottes
June 15, 2014
Bob was a friend, colleague, and mentor. I am the teacher I am today because of his influence and guidance. God is with you now and may His grace shine on the Clary family. You will always be a part of PHHS. God Bless!!
Chris Lottes
Lindsay Eney
June 15, 2014
When I heard this news, I couldn't hold back the tears. I had Mr. Clary for 10th grade college algebra as well as AP calc the next year at PHHS. I was terrified of that first class from everything I'd heard about him. I will never forget that I got a 28% on my first test in his class, or the fear in my heart the first time I had to go up to the board to solve a problem... but I will also never forget the way he helped all of us turn those grades around and the way that fear diminished over the coming weeks. He didn't just teach us math – he taught us hard work, compassion, confidence and laughter. I can still see his smile and his signature hair flip and hear his voice today. I will never forget my favorite teacher and everything he gave me. My heart is with your family during this time. He was an amazing man.
Celeste Wilhelm, St. Stephen's Class of 1982
June 15, 2014
My prayers are with all of Mr. Clary's family. He was a wonderful man and a great educator. His bright smile and happy spirit will be missed.
June 15, 2014
Cathy, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Laura(Payne) Stephan
Andrew Shue
June 14, 2014
Mr. Clary was my math teacher back in 10th grade. I am now a professional mathematician, due in no small part to his encouragement. He made a difference, and that's just about the highest praise I can give to anyone.
Rusty PHHS Class of 2002
June 14, 2014
I had the privledge of having Mr Clary as a teacher. He was my favorite and he will always be remembered. I also had the experience of unfortunately being one of his nurses is his last few weeks that he was with us. I told him a little prayer in his ear and said it was Rusty (his nickname he gave me that I have always kept and cherished). May he rest in peace and may his family and friends find peace in his passing.
Laurie Navadomskis (Lutz)
June 14, 2014
My condolences to Mr. Clary's family. I am sorry to hear about him. He was a great teacher and had a great sense of humor! He always made his class enjoyable and never boring. Thank you, Mr. Clary for making the class fun. RIP Mr. Clark and God bless you and your family.
Becky Romans
June 14, 2014
Teachers allow themselves and their personalities to be shared with students. Not only was I fortunate enough to have Mr. Clary as a math teacher my junior and senior years, but he was also my class advisor. He was spunky, funny, caring and always made you be your best, but was forgiving when you weren't. As a teacher, I tried to be that kind of role-model for my students. Men like Mr. Clary inspire generations. His love of students will live on in all of us who had him as a teacher. I will never forget his black jeans and white tennis shoes!
Becky Strassner Romans
Class of 92
Christie Heath, PHHS Class of '92
June 14, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Clary's passing. To his family, thank you for sharing him with the countless number of students he helped shape. His legacy lives on not only through his you, his family, but all those who were fortunate enough to be inspired by him.
With condolences,
Kim Mueller
June 13, 2014
What a great teacher, principal and friend. He always had a kind word. If you were fortunate to have him as a teacher, you were blessed.
God Bless you Mr. Clary.
Barbara Francis-Paulshock
June 13, 2014
I was so saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He was a beloved teacher and good friend to John and me. He always made me laugh,and he will be missed. Cathy, you and your family will be in my prayers. I know he did not go quietly into the night; he loved his family so very much.
David Rostek
June 13, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Clary's (Bob's) passing. As a teacher at St. Josephs Fullerton, I think he was one of the best., I truly respected him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Mary Elizabeth McFaul
June 13, 2014
Mr. Clary was my 7th & 8th grade math teacher in St. Joseph's Elementary school. He was such an inspirational teacher. Math was fun, & he made every student feel like they mattered! What a wonderful gift he was to anyone who had the good fortune to know him! Heaven gained an angel.
Michele Hooper - Hessler
June 13, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Clary. He was a wonderful teacher and a great softball coach. I was lucky to have been taught by Mr. Clary in the classroom and on the softball field. He will be missed deeply! Rest easy Clary.
Debbie Romanuk-Zoet
June 13, 2014
I am so sorry to hear the passing of Bob. He was a wonderful individual. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Donna, Ken & Kenny DeFontes
June 13, 2014
Bob Clary will be remembered as the teacher who inspired his students to achieve more than they thought they ever could. He will be missed by family, friends, and students. He was one of the good guys.
Tina D'Ambrogi
June 13, 2014
Such a wonderful, kind man and teacher...I was truly lucky to have Mr. Clary as a teacher. Rest in peace
Anna Diamond-Bartlett
June 13, 2014
I am very sad to hear about the loss of Mr. Bob Clary. He was a good man and made everyone laugh. He has touched the hearts of so many of us. He will be missed.
Vonnie & Ernie Crist
June 13, 2014
We're sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts are with you, Cathy, and the rest of the family. Love, Vonnie & Ernie
Jennifer Dunn
June 13, 2014
I am so very sad to hear of your loss. Mr. Clary was a wonderful teacher who had a special gift to make personal connections with his students. He knew just what every student needed to be able to understand a concept and made learning fun. I am grateful to have had the chance to know him when I was a student at PHHS. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Cindy Cadden-Lowery
June 13, 2014
Love and prayers for you and your family Cathy.
June 13, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We admired Bob as a cohort, adored his personality and respected his devotion to friends, family and Perry Hall High School. Your family is in our hearts and prayers.
Love Bill and Eve Jakum
June 13, 2014
May God be with all of you during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Cathy Plakatoris
Colleen Wheat
June 13, 2014
You were my favorite teacher. You will be missed.
Diane Farmer
June 13, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Cindy Vollmer
June 13, 2014
To the Clary family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob has apparently touched so many more lives than you even realize. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Cindy and Ray Vollmer and family
Brian & Sarah Balonis
June 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
kristyn dawson
June 12, 2014
My heart hurts. Love you so much Uncle Bob.
Rob Clary
June 12, 2014
We miss you already dad. Gone but never forgotten. Love you.
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