Dr. Robert Steven Supinski, MD

Dr. Robert Steven Supinski, MD, age 66 of Somerset passed from this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence. 

He was born on May 12, 1954 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, son of the late Stanley and Helen Stasiowski Supinski.  He was a graduate of Canon-McMillian High School in Canonsburg.  Robert earned his medical degree at the University of Pittsburg and prior to his retirement he was affiliated with multiple hospitals including the UPMC Cole in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, Nicholas Noyes Hospital in Dansville, NY and Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky.   

Dr. Supinski was a skilled Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and took pride in his work.  He was an innovative and creative Physician and was an accomplished inventor, obtaining two patents for his innovative knee and shoulder orthopedic procedures and devices.  Robert was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons, as well as a member of the New York and Pennsylvania Practices of Orthopedic Society and the American Medical Association.  He also served an internship at Asbury College while in high school as a Nuclear Physicist. 

Robert enjoyed pheasant hunting, cooking, gardening and grilling as well as traveling and was intrigued with history.  As an enthusiastic fishing and outdoors type of person he kept himself busy.  He enjoyed gadget collecting; especially things that made work easier, Robert’s work with start-up companies and writing music was both rewarding and inspiring.  He was passionate about many things in life and doing for others, he became a master barber and was a family-oriented, loving and caring husband and father who loved his family. 

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife; Susan Wells McConnell Supinski of Somerset, Kentucky, two sons; Stephen (Valarie) Supinski and Jonathan Supinski and a daughter; Lily Supinski of Somerset, two brothers; Gerald (Patricia) Supinski of Lexington, Kentucky and David (Carol Surges) Supinski of Gainesville, Georgia, two nephews; Alex and Zachary (Erin) Supinski and several cousins, other relatives and many former patients and friends.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to bruceslegacy.com.