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Robert W. Correy Sr
1920 - 2020
Robert W. Correy Sr, 100, of Lewisburg passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his home.
Born in Milton on June 23, 1920, he was the son of the late Earl M. and Susan Pardoe (Shearer) Corey. He was married to the former Sara J. Smith. Together they celebrated 69 years of marriage until her death in 2011.
Bob was a 1938 graduate of Milton high School and had worked for Philco Ford and the US Postal Service retiring in 1982. He served in the Us Navy from 1943 to 1945 serving in the South Pacific aboard the Minesweeper YMS 424.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 71, Buffalo Valley Sportsmen’s Association, North Montour Sportsmen’s Club, North Mountain Sportsmen’s Club, Susquehanna Valley Radio Control Club, NRA, PA Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, and the Academy of Model Aeronautics. He was of the Lutheran Faith.
Bob is survived by two sons and daughters in law Robert W. Jr. and Gloria Correy of Milton, and James A. and Mary Correy of Baxter Springs, KS; a daughter Bonnie J. Erb of Milton; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister Florence Daniel.
Following his wishes graveside services with military honors will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Harmony Cemetery, Milton. Officiating will be the Rev. Don Snyder.