Lincoln Clarence Rombold, 2779 Woodhill Drive, Hermitage, passed away peacefully at 11:30 a.m. Thursday (12-2-10) in his home with his family by his side. He was 87.

Mr. Rombold was born May 24, 1923 in his parents' farmhouse on Rombold Rd., in what was then Hickory Township. He was the son of the late David and Katherine (Klamer) Rombold.

Lincoln was a 1941 graduate of Hickory High School and attended the New Castle School of Trades where he learned the masonry trade. He was employed for 40 years as a bricklayer in the masonry department of Sharon Steel's former Farrell plant, retiring in 1982.

Lincoln served as a military policeman with the US Army during World War II and was stationed on the China Burma India Trail. A decorated war veteran, he was the recipient of the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with two bronze stars; the World War II Victory Medal; the Distinguished Unit Badge; and the Good Conduct Medal.

He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima?St. Ann Church, Farrell; and in his youth was a member of the former Grace Lutheran Church in Farrell.

Lincoln married the former Vera Louise Pawlak on November 24, 1949 in the former St. Elizabeth Church in Farrell. Together they shared 55 beautiful years of marriage and raised their family in the home they built. Vera passed away November 16, 2005.

Surviving are: two daughters, Natalie Raymond and her husband Daniel, Cortland, Ohio; and Beth Anne Black and her husband Mark, Hermitage; a son, Lincoln Rombold and his wife Trudy, Hermitage; six grandchildren, Terry Miranda, Tara Mott, Lincoln J. Rombold, Noah Rombold, Isaac Black and James Lincoln Black; two great grandchildren, Ava and Viera Mott; many loving nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law, Raymond Pawlak, Littleton, Colorado. Besides his parents and wife, Lincoln was preceded in death by four sisters, Katherine Rombold, Emma Day, Julie Banjak and Elsie Meenihan; four brothers, Dave, William, Fred and Rick Rombold; and a great granddaughter, Chloe Gelesky. Lincoln was most happy when spending time at home with his family. He enjoyed family vacations, playing cards with friends and never passed up an opportunity to make others laugh. Following his retirement he became an avid jogger and later, walking became one of his favorite pastimes. He greatly enjoyed shari!

ng his 'farm boy' and 'army' stories with his grandchildren and never lost his wit and wonderful sense of humor. Lincoln will always be remembered as a loving, caring, compassionate and devoted husband, father and grandfather who strived to do what was best for his family.

The family would like to thank the entire office and staff of Dr.'s Alfred Joseph, Dougherty and Pucharich for all they have done for Lincoln and Vera throughout the years. A special thank you also to Deacon Joseph Messina for his weekly visits and spiritual support; Father Donald Berdis for all he has given us; and Delores Carroll, Marie Young and Paula Chieffo for their exceptional care.

Memorial contributions may be made in Lincoln's name to Our Lady of Fatima-St. Ann Church, 601 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, PA 16121; or to Mercer County Area Agency on Aging, Inc., 133 N. Pitt St., Mercer, PA 16137.

Calling hours will be from 2-5 p.m. Sunday (12-5-10) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon.

Friends may email condolences by visiting www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday (12-6-10) in Our Lady of Fatima-St. Ann Church, Farrell, with the Rev. Donald E. Berdis, pastor, as celebrant.

Interment: St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Farrell, preceded by a committal service and military honors by the W. Middlesex VFW and the Wheatland American Legion Honor Guard in St. Anthony Cemetery Chapel, Hermitage.