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Robert Sharples Obituary
Robert T. Sharples, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at ForestView Health Care Center at Springhill. "Bob," as he was lovingly known to friends and family, was born in Throop, Pa. on May 18 in 1944. He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School, and a long-time employee in the Composing Room at the Erie Times-News.
Bob was fiercely proud of his family. He spoke often of their many personal accomplishments, and took great pride in the kind, loving people they are today. He will be especially missed by his wife and companion, Kathy; daughter, Lisa; and son, Rob; and his five grandchildren. He loved taking pictures at family events, sometimes capturing hundreds of memories on his camera. He was overwhelmed with love from his immediate and extended family and friends to celebrate his 70th birthday in May.
Bob was an avid and talented bowler for many years, an occasional golfer, and a skilled handyman. More than anything, Bob loved to read anything he could get his hands on. He had a daily habit of reading the Erie Times-News and USA Today cover-to-cover, and had devoured a library's worth of books in his lifetime. His Kindle and a large pile of books were never far from his bedside, and he was known to read entire books in a day. Bob had an acute appreciation for history and politics, having served many hours as a dedicated volunteer during the 2008 presidential campaign, during which he was honored to meet President Obama.
Despite his many years of health struggles, Bob always had a sharp mind, determined spirit, and timely sense of humor. He was stoic in his battles to overcome illnesses, a reminder to all of us to appreciate our own health and good fortunes. His family is grateful for the excellent care and compassion he received from his team of health care professionals, including Dr. McAllister, Dr. Mercado, Dr. Nadworny, and the wonderful staff of ForestView.
Bob is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 49 years, Kathleen "Kathy" (Behringer) Sharples. He is also survived by his mother, Justine Sharples of Waterford, Pa.; his daughter, Lisa Sorensen (husband, Terry); son, Robert "Rob" (wife, Carol) of Girard, Ohio; five grandchildren, Abby, Nicholas, Scott, Matthew, and Katie; four sisters, Justine Schultz, Dolores Fox, Elaine Kolski, and Jean Sharples; two brothers, James and Paul Sharples; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Sharples; and his brother, Thomas Sharples.
Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m., and are invited to attend a Prayer Service there on Saturday at 10:15 a.m., followed by a Funeral Service at 11 a.m., at Faith Lutheran Church, conducted by Rev. David Laakso. Interment will be in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1001 State St., Suite 502, Erie, PA 16501, or to a charity of one's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Sharples
michael sharples
November 3, 2014
godfather i wish i seen you before you went to a better place but now i know your not hurting in pain anymore but i will promise you im being watched from you love you d
godfather and uncle booby
Doug Rieder
August 6, 2014
Bob Sharples was a work colleague who became a great friend. What was unusual about our friendship was that we worked at cross-purposes: He was the Times-News composing-room foreman, and I edited Showcase. It was my job to make the magazine as mistake-free as possible; his job was to get it out the door as fast as possible. Somehow, we did both pretty frequently. Unlike some bosses, who find saying no or "it can't be done" too easy, Bob always championed the POSSIBILITY of doing it. And damn, if he didn't do it! But that was Bob -- the smartest guy in the room and the busiest, because he really couldn't delegate tasks very well; he had to do them all by himself. Just as I miss the good ole days at the paper (wow, I'm really sounding like an old retired guy!), I'll miss my friend Bob, and I hope that his dear wife, Kathy, can patch together all the memories in this guest book as well as her own to help cushion the blow of losing such a vital guy.
Karen Salvatore
July 15, 2014
I was glad to volunteer during 2008 Presidential campaign and get to know
Bob. He was an inspiration to me. Sorry to learn of his death. God bless. Karen Salvatore
Laura Clark
July 14, 2014
Kathy and Family, My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. I am sorry for your loss.
Monika Haraburda
July 12, 2014
My Heart goes out to you in this difficult time. The People we love never really leave us, they will live in our hearts forever. You are in my prayers.
genienne mcgrath
July 12, 2014
A great man will be missed. I offer my condolences to the whole Sharples extended family. memories of Trivial Pursuit on Hess Ave. playing on his team because I was too little to be on my own against the others.
Rest well Bob, you made an impact on many individuals.
Sincerely
Will Heider
July 12, 2014
Bob was fellow co-worker and a dear friend to my parents. He always had a smile on his face and a up beat attitude. It was with great sadness when mom told me of his passing. God bless your family and help you through your period of morning.
Dena Barker
July 11, 2014
Rob and Carol,
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers!
Dena (Pontillo) Barker
Micheline Succi (Headquarters)
July 11, 2014
I was so sad to hear of Bob's passing, what a wonderful family man and all around good guy. Loved hearing all the stories of the many, many accomplishments of his whole family while cutting his hair, and what great hair! Thinking of you Cathy, Lisa and Rob and knowing he's watching over you smiling.
July 11, 2014
Kathy, You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know that no matter how many health struggles our Bobs had, nothing fully prepares us for their deaths. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jean Moses
Nicholas Sorensen
July 10, 2014
You were the best grandfather and grandson could ever ask for. You are the reason I am half the man I am today. The memories I hold of you are not moments that any picture or video camera could capture and have the same meaning. I just wish I had more time with you. Thank you for teaching me how to be a man, showing me the Yankees, taking me to Yankee stadium, teaching me the crane game, always being there for me, and most of all treating me better than any papa should treat a grandson! I love you so much and words can't describe how much I will miss you. I'll always be your bud and you'll always be my bud and most of all you'll always be my papa! I'll miss you bud. Love you papa, rest in peace.
Jennifer Jandt
July 10, 2014
Lisa & family....our deepest sympathies are with all of you during this difficult time. Know that if you need anything at all, we are a phone call away.
Bill Welch
July 10, 2014
I worked alongside Bob for the better part of 20 years. He was an outstanding newspaperman. He repeatedly saved the day for us.
He was a well-rounded man who did, indeed, regularly brag about his family.
I am saddened by his passing.
Fran (Wetherbee) Turley
July 10, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.I knew Bob from high school. I was so sorry to hear that Bob had passed
Richard & Marlene Korn
July 10, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Wish we could be there to show our love and support, but you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dick Salsbury
July 10, 2014
Sharples Family
I want to send my deepest sympathy to you on your loss. Bob was a great kid back in his Little League days. Was great to coach,good listener.
Dick Salsbury, Coach
Tammy O'Leary
July 10, 2014
Kathy, I want to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Bob was a wonderful person who had many stories to tell. He will be missed by anyone who knew him. Me and Fred will always be here for you.
Nancy Rhodes
July 10, 2014
Dear Kathy and family, I have many fond memories of Bob. I have always felt like family with all of you and I thank you for including me amoungst some of the best times I hold within my heart. My love and deepest sympathy.
Kris and Kira Wenner
July 10, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Bob was an amazing person and will be greatly missed and never forgotten. We will miss him.
Matthew Stephenson
July 10, 2014
Rob,Lisa,Mrs.Sharples ,very sorry to hear this.
Rob ,your father was a great man.I have some great memories of him and your family ..Always had a great time at your house as a kid and your father always smiling and just making everyone around him smile and laugh ..
Matt
michael sharples
July 10, 2014
Love you my godfather we and the whole sharples family will miss you love you mike
July 10, 2014
Miss you already Bob.......Rest in Peace!
Joanne Hogan Hulick
Sr Rose Kuzma
July 10, 2014
So sorry of your loss. Keeping Bob and all of you in our prayers.
Love the Kuzma's
BOB HOLDEN
July 10, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. Bob and I were in printing together and graduated together.
Alison Diefenbach Thurlow
July 10, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My dad worked at the paper with Bob and thought a lot of him. Mr. Sharples was a great guy who I met a few times back when I was in high school with Rob. Prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Gary, Lynn, Erica and Amanda
July 10, 2014
Lisa, Terry and family:
Our condolences to you and the family at this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Bob Herman
July 10, 2014
On behalf of the Tech Memorial Class of 1962 I want to extend our most sincere condolensces to Kathy and the entire family of Bob Sharples. Bob was a great and vibrant friend despite all of his health battles. We will certainly miss him at our lunches and reunions.
Cheri Carlson
July 10, 2014
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so fortunate to have met Bob through the little restaurant I worked at on East Avenue. May God Bless and keep you during this time.
Marty Gallagher
July 10, 2014
Bob was one of the good guys in life. I worked with him at the Erie Morning News for about 10 years. He was always focused and friendly under deadline pressure. He never lost sight of what was important. He will be missed.
Cindy Hanna
July 10, 2014
Heather, I am so sorry for the loss of your Uncle Bobby. I know you loved him very much and will miss him something awful. you have Dewey and I's deepest regrets on your loss.
July 10, 2014
LOVE YOU UNCLE BOBBY. YOU ARE GONE AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU WOULD FILL THE ROOM UP WITH SO MUCH JOY WHEN YOU ENTERED. YOU ARE NOW AN ANGEL WATCHING OVER US. LOVE YOU UNCLE BOBBY. LOVE YOUR NIECE HEATHER
July 10, 2014
Love you Uncle bobby. Love Your niece Heather.
July 10, 2014
LOVE YOU UNCLE BOBBY. YOU ARE GONE AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. YOU WOULD FILL THE ROOM UP WITH JOY WHEN YOU ENTERED. YOU ARE NOW AN ANGEL WATCHING OVER US. LOVE YOU UNCLE BOBBY.
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