Robert E. Clowes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert E. Clowes, 53, of Rochester, passed away February 23, 2021, at UPMC Passavant, North Hills. Born June 13, 1967, in Pittsburgh, son of Arlene M. Simpson Clowes, Strattenville, PA, and the late Robert J. Clowes. He was a self employed, former owner of Clowes’ Lawn Care in Shaler and Cranberry Twp. He was a former detailer with McCracken Ford, a member of Oak Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church, New Sewickley Twp., a 1986 graduate of Shaler High School and he received his BA Degree in Theater Construction from Clarion University. He was also an honorary member of the Antique Tractor Association, and a member of the Big Knob Grange. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Christine Leonberg Clowes. He is also survived by one daughter, Alyssa Arraujo, Ohio; one sister and brother in law, Diana and Todd Mills, Tionesta; one brother and sister in law, Cristin and Christine Clowes, Summerville, PA; his father in law, and mother in law, Leslie and Vivian Leonberg, New Sewickley Twp.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Saturday, 10 am – until 12 noon, in Oak Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church, Harkins Mill Road, New Sewickley Twp., with services following at 12:30 PM, his pastor, Nathaneil Christman will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Lutheran Cemetery, New Sewickley Twp. Everyone is invited to meet at the church, and with COVID 19 concerns, masks and social distancing is required. Service will be live streamed, through Oak Grove Lutheran Church: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/oakgrovelc You tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvNoGvgO4q4 Arrangements are being handled by the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 349 Adams Street, Rochester. The family wishes contributions be made to the Big Knob Grange, 336 Grange Road, Rochester, PA 15074.

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Robert E. Clowes

June 13, 1967 - February 23, 2021