Robert William Pavelik, Sr.

Robert William Pavelik, Sr., 72, of New Holland, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2009.

Born on June 6, 1937, in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Adam Pavelik, Jr. and Gretna Kurtz Wartluft. An area resident his entire life, he was a 1955 graduate of the former Scott High School.

He was retired from the Cigas Machine Shop, where he worked as a Machinist for more than 40 years. He belonged to the Parkesburg Fire Co., the Parkesburg V.F.W. #4480 and the Atglen Sportsman Club. Robert was a member of the Limeville U.M.C..

He is survived by three children: Susan P. Burns, wife of John of Gap, Pa., Robert W. Pavelik, Jr., husband of Nolita, of Tucson, Az., and Gregory T. Pavelik, husband of Debbie, of Laurel, Md.; the mother of his children, Ruth P. Harvey of Gap; seven grandchildren, one great grandchild; and his siblings, Eugene Pavelik of Coatesville and Joan Brooks of Gap. He was predeceased by his daughter, Lisa J. Pavelik.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Limeville United Methodist Church, 5783 Limeville Road, Gap, 17527 followed by interment in the Upper Octorara Cemetery of Parkesburg. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation, which will be held from 10 until 11 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert's memory to the Limeville United Methodist Church at the above address.

The funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com