Bernard ‘Bernie’ Brantley Sr. – Clairton, Pa.
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June 10, 2026

Bernard ‘Bernie’ Brantley Sr. – Clairton, Pa.

Bernard “Bernie” Brantley Sr. lived a life of purpose, discipline and an unmistakable love for excellence whether on the track, in uniform or surrounded by the warm crackle of a reel-to-reel recording late into the night. A devoted father, proud veteran and tireless seeker of the perfect sound, Bernie leaves behind a legacy as rich and resonant as the music he loved. Early Life: Born on Aug. 18, 1952, at New Eagle Hospital in Monongahela, Bernie was the fourth child of Robert Taylor Brantley...

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