Roland C. Cleaveland

Roland C. Cleaveland, 90, of Emporium, PA passed away at Veterans Administration Hospital, Altoona, PA on Friday (April 26, 2024) morning following a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. He was born June 16, 1933 in Waterford, Maine a son of the late Horace Lowell and Hazel Bennett Cleaveland. On December 4, 1957 in South Portland, Maine he married the late Elsie I. Marston.

Roland attended school in Maine before joining the US Air Force and serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a POW for 6 months, also a recipient of two purple hearts and numerous other service medals. He then served with the US Coast Guard for a few years. He went to school in Maine to become a furnace burnerman and worked in that capacity for several years. He later worked at the Shirley Basin in Wyoming mining uranium. Roland enjoyed antique cars, steam locomotives, hunting, fishing, and playing his harmonica. He also loved eagles, watching westerns, and most of all spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by a daughter, Florence Powell (Jesse), Emporium; two sons, George Cleaveland (Linda), Emporium and Roland E. Cleaveland, Scarborough, ME; 4 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a daughter, Eileen L. Cleaveland, 6 brothers, Sherwood, Burton, George, Edwin, Kenneth and Floyd, 3 Sisters, Hazel Wertz, Agnes Parker and Bessie Hartford.

There will be No Visitation. A memorial service will be held at the Endless Mountains Methodist Church, 306 S Spruce St, Emporium, PA on Saturday, (May 11, 2024) at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dr. Andrew P. Spore, Pastor, officiating. A military service, accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail will follow the service.

Burial will be held for family only in the Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany, PA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

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