Robert W. Michaels, 84, formerly of 53 Constitution Ave., passed away, Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 at Lakeview Senior Care & Living Center in Smethport.

Born October 8, 1927, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Walter and Lois (Clarke) Michaels. He was a member of the Bradford High School Class of 1944.

On September 18, 1945 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, served during WW II, and honorably discharged July 31, 1946. He was recalled to duty, served during the Korean War and was honorably discharged August 23, 1953.

On September 17, 1949 in Bradford he married Sara J. (Northrop) Michaels who died on August 24, 1998.

He had been employed as a machine operator at Graham Container now Graham Packaging for several years. He had attended the First United Methodist Church was a former member of the Eagles Club.

Surviving is a son, Robert M. (Sharon) Michaels of Fayetteville, AR, two grandchildren; Christopher (Kristin) Michaels and Jennifer (Jason) Campbell, three great grandchildren, Hannah Grace Campbell, Hayden Paul Campbell, and Sara Katherine Michaels, two sisters, Marion Frontino and Dorothy Carlson, one brother, Walter Michaels and several nieces and nephews.

Family will be receiving friends on Friday, January 6th, 2012, from 7:00 to 9:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. East Main St., where funeral and committal services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, January 7th, with Rev. Tom Verner pastor of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com