Terry L. McCleery, age 58, of 9 Lovell Court Elkton, MD, formerly of Sharon, PA,passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2012, in his residence after a brief illness.
Terry was born in Sharon, PA on January 3, 1954, the son of the late William D McCleery Sr.. and Jane Louise (Ladner) McCleery who survives him of Sharon, PA. He was a 1971 graduate of Sharon High School and went on to earn an Associate Degree in Applied Science in 1992 in electronic/electrical engineering at Delaware Tech Community College.
He had worked as a material team leader at Chrysler Motor Corp. in Delaware for 25 years before retiring .
Previously, he had worked at the former G.A.T.X plant in Masury, OH. Terry enjoyed golfing, cooking, and was very devoted to his family and his dogs. Being of Presbyterian faith, he grew up attending Covenant Presbyterian Church in Sharon.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his sister, Marsha Bashor, of Sharpsville, PA and his brother, William D. McCleery Jr., of Apex, NC. .Four nieces, two nephews, two great nieces and one great nephew also survive.
Donations in his memory may be made to the Humane Society of Mercer County, 3005 East State St., Hermitage, PA 16148 or to the charity of the donor's choice.
There are no calling hours. Private graveside services were held on July 24, 2012, at at Oakwood Cemetery,in Sharon, PA. with Rev. Jeff Harter of Sts. Peter and Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery Hermitage, PA. Funeral arrangements by the Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home, 264 East State St., Sharon, PA