OBIT: Robert Richard McCLEARY, 2008, Salisbury, Somerset County, PA
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MCCLEARY, Robert Richard 10/16/08 The New Republic
October 11, 1950
October 10, 2008
Robert Richard McCleary, 57 of Salisbury, a kind and caring soul, father, brother and
friend, left this life on Friday October 10, 2008 at his home.
He was born October 11, 1950 in Meyersdale. Preceded in death by his parents, William
B. and Ethel (Wahl) McCleary; step mother, Nella McCleary; and step brother, Robert W.
Maust.
He is survived by two daughters: Heather Jo and Haley Beth McCleary, both of
Hooversville; his wife Tammy McCleary, Salisbury; step children: Stephanie (Jamie) Brant
and their son Jamie, Morgantown, WV; Taylor Reeves and fiance Andy, and Hayden Reeves,
Salisbury. A brother of: Linda McCleary, Salisbury; Joy (Bill) Short, Salisbury; and Tom
McCleary, Meyersdale.
Also survived by nephews: Heath (Melissa) McKenzie, Nick (Tara) McKenzie, and Jeff
(Kristin) McCleary and their son Austin; niece Jessica McCleary, and great nieces Kaylyn
and Madison McKenzie.
He was an employee of Total Biz of Grantsville, MD, where he worked in the compliance
department. Bob was an active member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 459
Salisbury, and was currently serving as second vice president. Also a member of the VFW
Post 8826 Home Aid Association. He regularly served in the color guard for funerals and
parades and was instrumental in many fund raisers for individuals in need.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He loved animals and spending time with his
family and friends. Bob never met a stranger.
Friends were received Sunday at the Price Funeral Home Meyersdale, where service was
conducted on Monday, with the Rev. Dottie Grew officiating. Interment Salisbury
Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Somerset County, or the Salisbury
Cemetery Veterans Monument in care of American Legion Post. 459.
Arrangements by the William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc., Meyersdale.
McCLEARY, Robert Richard 10/13/08 Daily American
Robert Richard McCleary, 57, Salisbury, a kind and caring soul, father, brother and
friend, left this life Oct. 10, 2008, at his home. Born Oct. 11, 1950, in Meyersdale.
Preceded in death by his parents, William B. and Ethel (Wahl) McCleary; stepmother,
Nella McCleary; and stepbrother, Robert W. Maust. Survived by two daughters: Heather Jo
and Haley Beth McCleary, both of Hooversville; his wife, Tammy McCleary, Salisbury;
stepchildren: Stephanie (Jamie) Brant and their son, Jamie, Morgantown, W.Va.; Taylor
Reeves and fiance Andy, and Hayden Reeves, Salisbury. A brother of: Linda McCleary,
Salisbury; Joy (Bill) Short, Salisbury; and Tom McCleary, Meyersdale. Also survived by
nephews, Heath (Melissa) McKenzie, Nick (Tara) McKenzie and Jeff (Kristin) McCleary and
their son, Austin. Niece, Jessica McCleary, and great-nieces, Kaylyn and Madison
McKenzie. Employee of Total Biz, Grantsville, Md., where he worked in the compliance
department. Bob was an active member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 459
Salisbury, and was currently serving as second vice president. Also a member of the
VFW Post 8826 Home Aid Association. He regularly served in the color guard for funerals
and parades and was instrumental in many fundraisers for individuals in need. He
enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He loved animals and spending time with his
family and friends. Bob never met a stranger. Funeral service will be conducted at 11
a.m. Monday at the Price Funeral Home, Meyersdale. The Rev. Dottie Grew officiating.
Interment, Salisbury Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of
Somerset County or the Salisbury Cemetery Veterans Monument in care of American Legion
Post 459. Arrangements by the William Rowe Price Funeral Home, Inc., Meyersdale.