Robert LeRoy Cline, age 80, formerly of Waterford and a resident of Abington Crest Nursing Center for the past ten years, died there on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Born in Erie on September 9, 1934, he was a son of the late Harry Milton Cline and Clara Stellmach Cline.
Bob was employed at General Electric for many years, and he also worked for Robert Smith Construction and farmed with his brother on the family dairy farm. He enjoyed hunting, attending auctions, and playing bingo and cards. Bob attended the former St. Cyprian’s Catholic Church in Waterford.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Bobby L. Cline, and a brother, Eugene Cline. Surviving family members include two daughters- Antoinette S. (Tonie) Cline and Barbara A. Hepler, both of Corry; 6 grandchildren- Jason P. Hepler (April), Melissa A. Savitz (Steven), Dr. Cary T. Borland (Jon), Brock M. Cline (fianc???e Heather Capella), Leah M. Cline, and Heather Cline; 8 great-grandchildren- Aaliyah, Riley, Peyton, and Landon (Jeeter) Hepler, Hunter, Mason, and Parker Savitz, and Preston Cline; also 5 siblings- Audrey Kanis (Don) of Erie, Evelyn Harman (Stanley) of Sinclairville, NY, Harry Cline, Melvin Cline, and Marge Cline, all of Waterford.
Friends are invited to visiting hours at Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Monday from 1 – 3:00 p.m. and the funeral service which will follow at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Fr. Gregory Passauer of All Saints Parish will officiate. Burial will be in Phillipsville Union Cemetery.
Dear Marge, Evelyn , Audrey, Melvin & Family,
Carol & I send our deepest sympathy for the loss of Bob! We are Wintering in Florida and I read the Obit in the Electronic Erie Paper!
Our best wishes go with you and his immediate Family!
Mike & Carol Tirpak
My CONDOLENCES TO THE CLINE FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF BOB
MAY HE REST IN PEACE YOU ARE FREE FLY WITH THE ANGELS.
I fondly remember the many family dinners at the farm house and also the family reunions over the years. At these events, Uncle Bob would always ask me how things were going and we would have a nice chat. I also remember he often had a spirit of gratitude and would say how thankful he was for the various small things of life. To Tonie, Barbara, and my many Cline relatives, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. RIP Uncle Bob.
Nancy and I extend our condolences to the Cline family. I am sorry we cannot be there, but be assured our hearts and thoughts are with you! RIP, Bob!