OBIT: Robert V. Edwards (Worthington)

Robert V. Edwards, 83 of Worthington, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at his home.

Born October 7, 1931, he was the son of Raymond O. and Ruth E. (Snyder) Edwards.

He attended the Furnace Run School and Kittanning High School. On June 11, 1955 Bob married the former Mary Jane Szalankiewicz. She survives.

A U.S Army Veteran, Bob served in Korea with the Company A and Company K 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division-the Indian Head Division. He received the Combat Infantry Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation, a Purple Heart with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, the Korean Service Medal with 5 Bronze Camp Stars and the Bronze Star Medal. Bob was the Commander of the Worthington American Legion Post #828 and had served as County Commander of the American Legion for 13 years. He also belonged to the Pattonville VFW.

He was a member of the Purple Heart Association and a founding member of the AmVets. He was also a member of the War Veterans Association.

Bob was instrumental in starting the Armstrong County American Legion Honor Guard and was passionate in fund raising for the World War II Monument in Washington DC.

Bob spent his career as a Plumber with Enders Plumbing and Heating in Kittanning. He was a member of the Plumbers Union Local 27 since 1957.

A member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Bob was active in the Young at Heart Society and served on church council.

He started the Palomino Baseball League which is currently the Worthington-Kittanning League, and enjoyed camping and spending time with his family.

Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years Mary Jane of Worthington; three daughters: Kim (Michael) Sarachine of Widnoon, Robin (George Michael) Livengood of Worthington and Bridget Edwards of Worthington; three granddaughters: Dawn Livengood, Mari Jo Klingensmith and Shawna Cigola; and four grandsons: Matt Livengood, Nick Sarachine, Philip Sarachine and Josh Edwards.

He is also survived by two great granddaughters: Lexie Livengood and Chloe Sarachine; five great grandsons: Connor Cigola, Bryce Livengood, Primo Cigola, Dawson Merryman, Mika Klingensmith; and sister Raylene (Chuck) Wagner of Clinton, Pa.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his step mother Bernice Edwards; great granddaughter Laurel Livengood-Anderson; sister Ada Farone; and three brothers: Harold, Jim and Bill Edwards.

Friends of Robert V. Edwards will be received from 2-4 and 6-8PM tomorrow - Friday June 26, 2015 - at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. in East Brady.

A Parish Prayer Service will be held in the funeral home at 3PM Friday.

A Veterans Service will be held in the funeral home at 6PM Friday.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10AM Saturday June 27, 2015 at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. John Butler officiating.

Military Honors will be accorded by the Armstrong County Honor Guard after Mass at the Church.

Private burial will follow at Lawn Haven Burial Estates.

In lieu of flowers, the Edwards family suggests contributions be sent to St. Patrick Church for the Boiler/Freezer Fund 915 State Route 68 East Brady, PA 16028

To view or express condolences, visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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