Robert Shahan

Robert William Shahan, Sr, 75, of Oakland died on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at his home. Born on March 10, 1940 in Oakland, he was a son of the late Arlie Riley and Viola Virginia (Calhoun) Shahan. He was a self-employed truck driver who retired on July 4th of this year. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #2481 in Oakland and the Moose Lodge #1395 in Terra Alta. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR races. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steeler and Pirates as well as WVU Mountaineer football. He is survived by a daughter, Lesa Upole and husband Donnie of Oakland; two sons, Gary Shahan of Hodges, SC and Robert Shahan and wife Shannon of Greenwood, SC; four grandchildren, Joe Schmidt and wife Katelyn, Nick Shahan, Ashli Galloway and Donald Bouharoun; a great grandson, Jaxon Schmidt; three sisters, Dorothy Alexander of Aurora, WV, Charlene Copeland of Oakland and Patty Price and husband George of Deatsville, AL; two brothers, Arlie Shahan and John Shahan and wife Joann, both of Oakland; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Shahan; three sisters, Delores Robinson, Thelma Sweitzer and Reatha Sliger; and a brother, Howard Shahan. Friends will be received at the C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., 21 N 2nd St., Oakland on Tuesday, September 8th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. An Elk's service will be held at 7 PM. According to his wishes, cremation will follow visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cindy's Fund, PO Box 182, Oakland, MD 21550 or Hospice of Garrett County, PO Box 271, Oakland, MD, 21550. Charitable donations may be made to:

Hopsice of Garrett County

PO Box 271, Oakland MD 21550

Cindy's Fund

PO Box 182, Oakland MD 21550

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