Local history 50 years ago: 1973 The Woodbury Lodge 539 of Free and Accepted Masons, John R. Biddle worshipful master, received permission to build a new Masonic Temple on a parcel of land along Nason Drive, Roaring Spring. 25 years ago: 1998 Amtran, Eric Wolf general manager, was using a concept called “Team 2000” to […]
Gordon
Robert P. Gordon, 88, of Hollidaysburg, formerly of Claysburg, passed away Friday at home. He was born in Claysburg, son of the late Samuel S. and Geraldine (Amick) Gordon. He married Jean Roudabush on Sept. 23, 1951, at Grace United Church of Christ, Claysburg.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters: Crystal L. Gilchrist and husband, Andrew, of Schwenksville and Cynthia G. John and husband, Clayton, of Claysburg; five grandsons: Robert, Joseph, David, Christian and Ian; 10 great-grandchildren; three siblings, Samuel, Regina and Daniel; two aunts, Fleta and Helen; and many nieces and nephews.
Bob was a 1950 graduate of Greenfield-Kimmel High School, where he was voted class president. He received a varsity letter in three sports all four years of school and signed a professional contract to play baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates.