Robert A. McCrork of Wooster, formerly of Wadsworth, died April 18, 2010, at Wooster Community Hospital, following a period of declining health. His family was at his side.
Robert was born July 29, 1925, in Wadsworth, to the late Frank and Mary Margaret McCrork. He was a veteran of WWII, where he served as a military policeman in the U.S. Army. He was always proud of his military service. He retired in 1986 from Conrail (formerly the Erie Railroad) after 42 years of service. His knowledge of the rail system and trains was extensive and he loved to talk railroad anytime he could find a willing listener.
Robert had a gift for gardening and his beautiful flowers were his pride and joy. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving are his wife, Joyce McCrork; daughter, Linda (Timothy Sr.) Hatter of Wooster; a granddaughter, Rebecca (Orin) Falb of Shreve; five stepgrandchildren; 13 stepgreat-grandchildren; brother, Frank McCrork Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his loving granddog, Rosie, who will miss him with all her heart.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Willard and Jimmy McCrork, George, Ivan, Harold, Ralph, Charles, and Don Jenkins; and sister, Betty McCrork.
Services will be held April 22, 2010, at 1 p.m., at Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth, where the family will receive friends April 21, from 6-8 p.m., or one hour prior to services. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted by the Wadsworth Honor Guard.
The family wishes to thank everyone who lovingly cared for Robert at Akron General Hospital, Smithville-Western Care Center, and Wooster Community Hospital, along with all the caring people at Wayne County Hospice.
