Laird R. Irwin
Laird R. Irwin, 83, of Fairview Township, Petrolia, passed away late Monday afternoon at the Parker Personal Care Home following an illness.
Born at Kepple's Corners on Aug. 28, 1929, he was the son of the late David C. and Iola Ruth Reep Irwin.
Graduating from Fairview Township-Karns City High School, he began a lifelong career in the electrical utility service. He was employed over 14 years with West Penn Power. Later, he began a 26-year career with Central Electric Co-Op of Parker, from where he retired.
Laird was a member of the Fairview Presbyterian Church.
He was a member and a past worshipful master of Parker City-Allegheny Valley F&AM Lodge 521 of Parker and the Coudersport Consistory.
Surviving are a son, Dayne Irwin; a daughter-in-law, Cindy Romo Irwin; three grandchildren, Shardae, Chaz and Chase Irwin, and great-grandson, Lane Irwin, all of the Petrolia area; one sister, Betty Parker Hilliard of North Carolina; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean M. Schick Irwin; a son, Larry; a sister, Ann Geibel; and two brothers, David “Bus” and John Irwin.
IRWIN — Friends of Laird R. Irwin, who died Monday, June 3, 2013, may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 S. Wayne Ave., Parker. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia.Members of PC-AV Lodge 521 will conduct memorial services at 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.To view/send condolences, sympathy cards, flowers, visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com.
