Robert Stevenson Ball

WEEDSPORT < Robert Stevenson Ball, 63, of Hamilton Street, Weedsport, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. Bob was born Feb. 24, 1945 in Auburn and was a lifelong resident of Weedsport. He was the son of Avis Stevenson Ball and the late George Ball. Bob was a graduate of Weedsport High School class of 1963. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. Bob was a sales representative employed by ALTADIS USA Inc. of Florida. He was a member of the Clarksboro Hunt Club, the Weedsport Rod & Gun Club and the Mynderse Rice American Legion. Bob enjoyed the outdoors, especially spending his weekends at his camp "Yankee Way" in Cape Vincent. In addition to his mother, Bob is survived by his wife of 19 years, Kathleen Sullivan Ball; his children, Kenneth A. Ball, Christine Armistead and Anthony M. Bertonica; his grandchildren, Katherine Armistead and Michael Bertonica; his brothers, Ted (Claudia) and Charles (Erma) Ball; his nephew, Christopher Ball; a great-nephew, Joseph Ball; his father-in-law, George Sullivan; his sister-in-law, Judy (Robert) McDonald, and their son, Daniel; and his brother-in-law, Terry Sullivan. Bob was also predeceased by his niece, Karen Ball, and his uncle, Robert Stevenson. Services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 2 at the First Baptist Church, Weedsport. Burial will be at Weedsport Rural Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Sept. 1 at the White Chapel Funeral Home, 2719 Erie Dr., Weedsport. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.