Robert Wayne Sanders Sr., 78, of McClellandtown, PA passed away January 25, 2026 at WVU Uniontown Hospital, Uniontown, PA.

He was born in Masontown, PA. on March 28, 1947, the son of the late Robert Lee and Betty Gray (Clark) Sanders. After graduating in 1967 from Albert Gallatin High School, he enlisted in the Army and was wounded while serving in the Vietnam War.

Robert was employed as a truck driver for United Van Lines until his retirement. He was a member of V F W #4584, Masontown, PA and enjoyed talking about his time in the Army and shooting guns and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Joann L. Sanders; his sister Carla Habrat and brother John Clark. Left to cherish his memory are his son Robert W. Sanders Jr. of Masontown, daughter Michele McKito of Pt. Marion, sisters Shelly Sanders of Smithfield, and Tammy Clark of Morgantown, WV and eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Friends will be received in the JOHN S. MAYKUTH JR. FUNERAL HOME, 7 River Avenue, Masontown, PA on Thursday, January 29, from 2-6 p.m. the hour of Service in the Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Randy Byers officiating.

Interment at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA.

Military Rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post 423 and VFW Post 4584.