Robert L. McElrath

Robert L. McElrath, of Vienna, passed away March 28, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic. Bob was born in Warren on August 20, 1933 to Clinton & Frieda (Denny) McElrath. After proudly serving his country during the Korean War, Bob spent his career working for Packard Electric as a dip form operator. He retired in 1993. On June 7, 1968 he married the former Shirley Barr whom survives. Bob loved golfing and bowling. He was an avid wood worker and his home was decorated with many examples of his craft. He was a gentleman farmer keeping cattle and chickens. He also enjoyed tending to his huge gardens. He was a longtime active member of the First Baptist Church of Howland. Visit with Bob's family on Saturday April 1st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Lane Funeral Homes, Warren, 180 Garfield Dr. NE where a funeral service will be held on Sunday April 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Besides his wife, Bob is survived by his children Linda (Jim) Samples, Scott (Judy) McElrath, Lauree Gavitt, and Terry McElrath; his daughter-in-law Sharon Gmutza; his grandchildren David, Paige, Miranda, Lorrin and Jake, 4 great-grandchildren as well as his sisters Verda McCafferty and Clarice (Terry) McGee and his brother James (Rachel) McElrath. He was preceded in death by his son James McElrath, granddaughter Leigha Samples, his sister Karroll Barry and his brother Allen McElrath. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Howland.