Robert K. Malone, Sr.

Published February 6, 2016

ROBERT K. MALONE, SR., 92, of Clinton (Hanover Twp.), died Wednesday afternoon in the comfort of his home January 20, 2016.

Born May 19, 1923 in New Castle, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Margaret (Sallade) Malone. A member of the Hanover Presbyterian Church, he was retired from the Pittsburgh Coke & Chemical Co. where he worked as a manager. He was also a veteran of World war II, serving as a Corporal in the U.S. Army Air Corps.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Mary Arlene (Beers) Malone on October 24, 2013. The couple were wed on December 19, 1942.

Surviving are his children, Robert K. Jr. and his wife Gracie Malone of Coraopolis, Martin W. and his wife Suzie Malone of Meadville, and Jane Sanko of Clinton, and two nieces, Arlene and her husband Hank Nettling and Jackie Maxwell. Seven beloved grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild also survive.

Friends will be received Friday from 4-8 p.m. only in the MOODY FUNERAL HOME, Route 30, Clinton, where services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m.. His pastor, the Rev. Jefferson Ellis of the Hanover Presbyterian Church will officiate. He will be laid to rest in the Hopewell-Hebron Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, can be made to one’s favorite charity.