Robert E. “Bob” Hartle, 67, of Miola, died Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

Born March 25, 1947, in Brookville PA, he was the son of the late Bernard and Avalee (Passauer) Hartle.

He was a 1965 graduate of North Clarion High School and attended Vale Tech in Blairsville PA. He was married June 30, 1973 to Darlene L. Pfendler, who survives.

Bob served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, providing satellite communications, serving in Okinawa. He worked as a Machinist, and later as Quality Control at Castle Homes, Knox PA.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Clarion. He was a long-time member of the Clarion Model Railroad Club, and an avid model railroader for his entire life.

Surviving in addition to his wife Darlene, are his two sons; Aric Hartle and wife Kristen, of Harrisville, Bryan Hartle and wife Jamie, of Slippery Rock, a very special niece, Melissa Allio Johnson, and her husband Glen, of Holbrook, NY, six grandchildren; Alysa Hartle, Ellie Hartle, Cameron Hartle, Janelle Hartle, Cody Hartle, and Connor Johnson.

Also surviving are his sister Sharyn Simpson, and husband Lanny; his brother Donald Hartle and wife Terry.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) or Clarion Model Railroad Club ℅ Scott Wilson, 473 Colbert Ave, Oil City PA 16301.

Arrangements are under the care of the Goble Funeral Home and Crematory, 330 Wood Street in Clarion where friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26th. Christian Wake service will be held at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Military honors will be accorded by the Honor Guard from American Legion Post 66, Clarion at 9:15 a.m. on Friday, March 27th.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, Main Street, Clarion, with the Father Monty Sayers presiding. Interment will follow in Fryburg cemetery.