Robert J. ‘Bob’ Crable Sr.
Robert J. Crable Sr., age 85, Ralph, Pa. passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 in his home.
He was born April 29, 1928 in Grindstone, Pa., son of Henry J. Crable and Irene (Brady) Crable
‘Bob’ was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God, McClellandtown.
He was a veteran of the United States Army who served during the Korean Conflict.
He was a former driver for Francis Delivery and a Drill Operator for Genovese Coal.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his two sons, Robert Crable Jr. and Donald Crable; his granddaughter, Maranda R. Gaskill; his sister, Betty Press; and his brothers, Eugene Crable, Donald Crable.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude (Cole) Crable; his daughter, Terrie L. Gaskill and husband Donald Gaskill Jr. of Ralph, Pa.; and Junior ‘Joe’ Vernon of Fairbank, Pa.; his grandson, Jesse R. Gaskill; his sister, Gloria Owens, Pennsville, New Jersey; several nieces, nephews, friends, family.
Friends will be received in the DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Pa., on Monday, July 1, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with Reverend Scott Teets officiating.
Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa., where Military Rites and Honors will be accorded by the General George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103 of Hopwood, Pa.