Vernon L. Pollock
Vernon L. Pollock, 90, of Bruin, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, at Magnolia Place in Saxonburg.
Born on April 5, 1936, he was the son of the late Merle and Sarah Gaye Jordon Pollock.
He graduated from Parker High School in 1954. Vern worked at the former Witco Chemical Plant in Petrolia for 37 years, first in the carbon plant and later in the boiler house, retiring in 2001.
He was married to Nancy Ada Walker Pollock on August 26, 1961, who preceded him in death on March 21, 2026.
He and his family cherished vacationing together, and in later years, he and his wife explored many states and traveled abroad. Vern was an avid deer hunter on their family farm in Clarion County. He took great pride in maintaining an immaculate yard and garden. He and Nancy shared a love for basketball and baseball, but their greatest joy came from attending their grandsons’ activities and loving their family.
He is survived by his daughter, Brenda (Dave) Skidmore of Valencia. Son, Gary (Christine) Pollock of Pittsburgh. Three grandsons: Braden (Dawn) Skidmore of Butler; Ian (Jenna) Pollock of Pittsburgh; Darin (Autumn) Skidmore of Butler. A great-granddaughter, Leah Skidmore, a brother, Shirl (Marcia) of Parker, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Nancy, he was preceded in death by his brothers Ron (Kaye) Pollock and Daryl (Avanell) Pollock.
Friends will be received at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home in Parker (201 S. Wayne) on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Also from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the funeral home. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m., and the interment will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery.
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