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Rob Varner Obituary
He was born on January 2, 1963, in Philadelphia, he was the son of Doc and Marti Varner of Clarion.
Rob graduated from Union High School in 1981 and continued his education at the University of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1986.
He was the owner and funeral director of Varner Funeral Home in Sligo and Rimersburg for the last 33 years.
Rob was a member of the VFW Post #7132 of Rimersburg, the Rimersburg Lions Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Clarion, the Sons of the American Legion and the Sligo Sportsman Club.
In his spare time, he liked to hunt, fish, boat, water and snow ski, go camping, hot air ballooning and ride his Harley Davidson.
Rob enjoyed attending NASCAR races and spending time with his family and friends, especially his kids, Sydney and Sutton.
Survivors include his parents; two children: Sydney Varner of Sligo and her fiancé, Jace Hiles, and Sutton Varner of Tucson, Arizona; four sisters: Holli (Rod) Murray of West Middlesex, Beth (Dana) Hawk of Sligo, Dawn (Rich) Herzig of Pittsburgh and Annese (Sean) Bayless of Greenville.
Rob is also survived by his aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and two sons, Shane Varner and Spencer Varner.
Family and friends will be received from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Varner Funeral Home, 111 Main Street, in Rimersburg and from 5-9 p.m., Saturday at the Varner Funeral Home, 1632 Bald Eagle Street, in Sligo.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 1, 2021, in the Sligo Presbyterian Church, 403 Colerain Street, Sligo. The Reverends, James Rudiger, Mark Deeter and Larry Piper will co-officiate over the services.
Please observe Covid-19 protocols when attending calling hours and services.
Interment will follow in the Grandview Cemetery in Sligo.
Memorial contributions may be given in the name of J. Robert Varner to Rimersburg Veterans Memorial Park, P.O. Box 705, Rimersburg, PA 16248 or Sligo Veterans Memorial Park, P.O. Box 96, Sligo, PA 16255.
Online condolences may be sent to Rob’s family at www.varnerfuneralhome.com
Memories and Condolences
for Rob Varner
Gerald Hoover
November 5, 2021
Our prayers and sympathy are with the Varner family. We always tried to see Rob when we came to Pa. on vacation. We are so sad to hear of his passing. Jerry & Janet Hoover Ocala, Fl.
November 5, 2021
We were so sorry to hear of Rob's death. May God grant your family peace and comfort at this trying time. Hold on to all the good memories. With deepest sympathy, Gene and Alice Clark
Rosiale Palmer
November 1, 2021
David and I are sending our condolences to all of you. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann Martin
November 1, 2021
Marti and Bob I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Love, Ann Martin
Rick and Sue Goble
October 30, 2021
To the Varner family,
May God bless you during this time of sorrow.
Gordon Stewart
October 29, 2021
Dr. and Marti and Varner Families, Our Sympathy in your loss, I have known the Varner family all my life, being formely from Reidsburg. Rob always took good care of my step side Families. Craigs and Grants. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, and always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Gordon and Dee Stewart, Mason, Oh.
John and Edie Barty
October 29, 2021
Our sincere sympathy to the Varner family.
Doug Kolich
October 29, 2021
Rob was such a pleasure to be around....a real shame to loose him ... sad .
Darla (Salizzoni) and Dan Beary
October 29, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to all the Varner family. Will cherish the memories we have from when Rob made the trip to San Antonio Texas. ♥♥
Denny, Deb and Phyllis Meals
October 29, 2021
Doc, Marti and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Denny, Deb and Phyllis Meals
Tim & Jen Maze
October 29, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to the Varner family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Trudi & Randy Burns
October 29, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Anna Truitt
October 28, 2021
Dear Doc and Marti, please accept my most heartfelt condolences in your great loss. I was so sorry to hear of your sons death. Love and prayers dear ones.
Monica Greenawalt
October 28, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the Varner family. So sorry for your loss. May Rob Rest In Peace.
Mark Magness
October 28, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Varner family. May you all find peace with the loving memories you have made with Rob. May God bless you and your family.
Mark, Teresa, Gerald and Anthony Magness
Judie Lees
October 28, 2021
Marti & Bob, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he Rest In Peace.
Sending our sympathy to your family. Bill & Judie
Jeff and Margie Hartle
October 28, 2021
Prayers for comfort and peace during this sad time. With sincere sympathy.
Joshua Elmadollar
October 28, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mim Hartle Terwint
October 28, 2021
You will be missed, deepest sympathy for his family.
Stephanie and George Weaver
October 28, 2021
Please accept our prayers for comfort.
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