RETURN TO OBITUARIES

Robert M. Jarrett

Robert Merlin Jarrett of Bradford, died early on the morning of August 23, 2021, of complications due to cancer. 

He was born on August 2, 1940, in San Pedro, CA, and was a son of Harry M. and Mary A. Jarrett. 

He graduated from Bradford High school in 1958. He received a scholarship from Dresser Manufacturing Division which allowed him to attend the University of Cincinnati and graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  

He fulfilled his six-year military obligation in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard at Olmsted Air Force Base in Middletown, in aircraft maintenance. In 1965, he joined his father at Jarrett Machine Company, eventually becoming president.

Bob was an avid fisherman, hunter, and sport shooter. He was a long-time member of ASME, SME, ASM, Kiwanis, the Bradford Gun Club, the American Legion, and the Custer City Men's Club. He was active in his community, touching many people and institutions.

Bob felt his best achievement was persuading Marie Seitz to marry him. They raised three fine sons who gave them four grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Marie, and sons James (Teresa McCoy) of Dublin, OH, Charles (Sarah) of Lynchburg, VA, and Richard (Cathy) of Liverpool, NY; grandchildren William and Wesley (Charles and Sarah), Leah and Evan (Richard and Cathy), step-grandsons Stephen and Brady Hypes (Teresa), step great-granddaughters Marin and Lydia (Stephen). 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother John.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Bob's life on Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 11-1PM at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main St., Bradford. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery with Military Honors. The family request that all visitors are required to wear a face mask. A live stream of this service will be available on Saturday at 1:00 PM http://www.hollenbeckcahill.com/Funeral-Live-Cameras.aspx , East Main Location.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org), Shriners Hospital for Children in Erie (shrinershospitalforchildren.org/erie), or McKean County SPCA (spcamckeancounty.com).

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

As my Uncle, Bob was an example to me of what a man should be, kind, loving, a good husband, father, and a good man. He was always so very nice and loving to me, that will always be in my heart. He always had a funny story about everything and had such a gentle outlook and demeanor. I think of him every time I drive the Miata that I bought from him and it always brings a smile to my face. I drove him in it once when he came to visit and we had a grand time. You will be forever remembered and always missed.
— Liza Singletary

Bob will be missed. He was my go-to guy on anything relating to local history. Truly loved our walk to Irishtown with Bob leading the way.
— Richard Dryden

What a loss to the community. I loved many lunch conversations at Kiwanis with Bob, a man interested in everything.
— Richard Marcott

Four decades of personal and business relations, engineering meetings, fishing trips or bowling all beer crowls, I am going to miss you my friend, Rest In Peace Bob.
— Sharad Bhatt

Our deepest sympathies to your family. A dedicated Kiwanian and a great ‘down the street’ neighbor. He will be missed.
— Jerry and Shelley Harvey

The sad news that Bob passed was hard for us to accept. We were around him enough to know what a good, kind and generous man he was and so much more. He was just a great guy. We send our deepest heart felt sympathy to wife Marie and sons Jim, Chuck and our son-in-law Rich. Jene & Catherine Graves
— Jene & Catherine Graves

To the family of Bob. So sorry for your loss. Sadly i did not know Bob only to too short of a time but was one of my favorites. What a great man. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God bless.
— Larry and Suzie Fox

I''m so sorry to hear of Bob''s death. Dad and I always enjoyed talking with him at Kiwanis he was such a smart and curious man.
— Kimberly Weinberg

We are so sorry to hear of Bob''s passing. Our sympathies and prayers to the family. Scott and Mary Ann Quinn
— Mary Ann Quinn

Radka, John, Seth, and I send our love. Summers at Uncle Bob and Aunt Marie’s were the best part of my childhood. Bob was the exact type of father and husband I aspire to be. He was one of the most decent men I’ve ever known. He will truly be missed.
— Michael Jarrett

Condolences

  • As my Uncle, Bob was an example to me of what a man should be, kind, loving, a good husband, father, and a good man. He was always so very nice and loving to me, that will always be in my heart. He always had a funny story about everything and had such a gentle outlook and demeanor. I think of him every time I drive the Miata that I bought from him and it always brings a smile to my face. I drove him in it once when he came to visit and we had a grand time. You will be forever remembered and always missed.

    — Liza Singletary

  • Bob will be missed. He was my go-to guy on anything relating to local history. Truly loved our walk to Irishtown with Bob leading the way.

    — Richard Dryden

  • What a loss to the community. I loved many lunch conversations at Kiwanis with Bob, a man interested in everything.

    — Richard Marcott

  • Four decades of personal and business relations, engineering meetings, fishing trips or bowling all beer crowls, I am going to miss you my friend, Rest In Peace Bob.

    — Sharad Bhatt

  • Our deepest sympathies to your family. A dedicated Kiwanian and a great ‘down the street’ neighbor. He will be missed.

    — Jerry and Shelley Harvey

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