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Robert Atherton Obituary
Robert "Flake" Dale Atherton, 61, of Templeton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 12, 1959, in Templeton, to Ira Lee "Snowball" and Dorma Lorraine "Sis" Crissman Atherton.
Robert was a mechanical technician with Herkules/KPM with 26 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, listening to music and the outdoors. He was a lifelong resident of his community.
Survivors include his wife, Michelle (Johns) Atherton; son, Robert "Bobby" Atherton, Jr., of Templeton and his girlfriend, Alexandra "Lexie" Bottomley; four grandchildren: Austin, Ryleigh, Ryder and Riverlyn; four sisters: Delores (Ernie) Beck, of Kittanning, Pa., Janet (Joe) Fox, of Templeton, Pa., Shirley Luke, of Navarre, Fla. and Betty (Steve) Moistner, of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Private memorial services will be held.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mantini Funeral Home Inc., 701 Sixth Ave., Ford City.
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ryder
March 26, 2025
he was my grandpa, this should be updated because my brother was born shortly after his death, please update
Darlene
November 19, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you Michelle.Bob is at peace now.No more pain.Darlene,Ron.
Susan Spath
November 14, 2020
Michelle and family. Flake was a wonderful man. I remember when I first started at KPM and I had to page “Flake” I was like “Really? What is his real name can’t I page him like that?” I was told he probably wouldn’t answer! Everyone loved Flake. I’m sure Sam was waiting for him with open arms. You all have my sympathy.
Nancy Bellas
November 12, 2020
The family has our deepest sympathy and prayers and love to all the family. He will be sadly missed. RIP Bob. Nancy & Mike Bellas
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David Butler
November 12, 2020
I’m so sorry to hear about Bob passing, growing up in Templeton Bob and I were childhood friends he is going to greatly missed
Donna & Bob ONeal
November 12, 2020
Sending our deepest sympathies and prayers to the family!! Will always remember the times you guys came into Big Lots and Flake picking on me!! My heart goes out to you, Michelle!
Michelle & Todd Beck
November 12, 2020
We send our deepest sympathy to your family! Your in our thoughts and prayers!❤ He sure will be missed!
Love,
Todd, Michelle , and Nicholas
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