Robert Carlson, 79, of N. Fraley St. in Kane, PA passed away Sunday (Feb. 4) at UPMC-Hamot.  Born Aug. 6, 1944 in Kane, he is the son of the late William and Joyce (Jackson) Carlson.

Bob worked as a special education teacher for many years in the Otto-Eldred School District.

He is survived by two sisters, Sandra Johnson of Kane and Vickie Carlson of Newport News, VA; one brother, Steve Carlson of FL; several nieces and nephews and his special friend Kirk Causer of Kane.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Carlson and one sister Susan May Arnold.

As per his wishes, there will be no service.

Memorial donations may be made to the McKean County SPCA, 80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA 16701.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.cummingsfh.com.

The Cummings Funeral Home, Inc. is handling services.