Clarence R. Edgar

Clarence R. "Bob" Edgar, 88, of Washington, died Monday, November 17, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Ruff Creek April 2, 1937, a son of the late Clarence S. and Dorothy Church Edgar. Bob loved growing up on the farm in Ruff Creek, going out to hunt with his brother and riding their pony. He graduated from Washington High School in 1955. He later took business classes at the University of Pittsburgh. On July 10, 1954, he married Marian J. McBride, with whom he shared over 61 years of marriage before her passing March 4, 2016. Bob was very proud of his work for Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania for over 45 years, retiring as a supervisor. He was a member of the Arms Club and the American Legion Post 175 of Washington. He enjoyed hunting, riding his ATV, being outside, and taking rides, going home the "long way". He loved to travel, particularly out west and when he could with his granddaughters. He is survived by a daughter, Debbie Link and husband Robert of Eighty Four; son, Robert Edgar of Long Beach, Calif.; three granddaughters, Kimberly Knox of Surprise, Ariz., Kristen (Brad) Cunic of Canonsburg, and Kelly (Andrew) Martin of Canonsburg; five great- grandchildren, Rebecca Knox, Francis Cunic, Marian Cunic, Finley Martin, Stetson Martin; a brother-in-law, David McBride; as well as several nieces and nephews. Deceased, in addition to his wife and parents, are a daughter, Robin Anglin; and a brother, Ralph "Ike" Edgar. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 20, in the Nichol Funeral Home, 1873 East Maiden Street, Washinton, PA 15301, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 21. Internment will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Ruff Creek. A guest book for the family may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com