Donald E. McClarren, Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Donald E. McClarren, Sr., 85, of County Highway 138, Broadalbin passed away Sunday January 3, 2021 at Granville Center for Rehab. & Nursing. He was born on January 21, 1935 in Rices Landing, PA a son of Charles and Alice Weaver McClarren and was educated in Derry, PA. Don moved to Broadalbin in 1954. Mr. McClarren was employed in the construction industry his entire career, working for several area companies, including Venditti Construction, Schultz Construction, and Wunderlich Construction, in 1979 he formed his own company Dermac Construction. Later he worked for McClarren’s Inc. with his sons. Don was a member of the Fish House Fish & Game and of the former North Broadalbin Boat Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. His most memorable trips were to the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza in Mexico and the Grand Canyon. Don loved spending winters in Florida and visiting his friend John whom he worked with at Shultz Construction. He was married to his childhood sweetheart, Shirley Cromling McClarren on December 25, 1955. She died on Feb 17, 2016. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, James and George; two sisters, Alice and Grace; and a son, Timothy. Survivors include his children, Donald E. (Cindy) McClarren, Jr. and Holly (Ken) Bunn, all of Broadalbin; a brother, William McClarren of Port Charlotte, FL; seven grandchildren; Jared, Jeffrey, and Taylor Bunn, Sam Negrich, Shirleen, Tim and Pat McClarren and eleven great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 11 am – 1pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown followed by a service at 1pm at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Patricia Bush, officiating. In accordance with current health guidelines, facial coverings and social distancing are required. Spring burial will be at Union Mills Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, in care of the funeral home.

Donald E. McClarren, Sr.

January 21, 1935 - January 3, 2021

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