Larry Ronel Callander
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- Mar 2
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Updated: Mar 4
Larry Ronel Callander, 84, of Parker, PA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after an extended illness at the Clarion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on February 28, 2026.
Born in West Freedom on April 3, 1941, he was the son of the late Ronel and Mary Ellen Thompson Callander.
After graduating from Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School, Larry dedicated 42 years as a Diesel Mechanic for Hunter Truck Sales before retiring. Throughout his life, he remained a lifetime member of the Park Hill Church of God in West Freedom. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, camping, and taking trips to places such as Florida and out west. Known for “puttering” around, he could fix anything. Most of all, Larry cherished time spent with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Charlotte Jordan Callander, along with his daughter, Mary (Eric) Rothen of Emlenton; his son, Mark (Angela) Callander of Greenville; and his daughter-in-law, Kimberly Callander of Parker. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Erika (Tyler) Wilson, Mark Allen Callander, Lucas (Tiarrah) Callander, Justin (Kaela) Rothen, Kylene (Kaleb) Baum, Samantha Callander, Michaela (Kurt) Detwiler, Kiersten (Todd) Dunlap; fifteen great grandchildren; and his sister, Sue Buzard and brother, Ned (Jean) Callander, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Callander; a sister, Faye Marie; a brother, David Callander; and a brother-in-law, Tom Buzard.
Friends will be received at the Park Hill Church of God in West Freedom on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 6-8 pm, and on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 11 am-1 pm. The funeral will follow at the church at 1 pm. Interment will follow at West Freedom.
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.buzardfuneralhomes.com.
