Robert C. Halinka

Robert C. Halinka, 68, of Monessen, died Saturday, June 8, 2002. A son of the late George and Mary Sabol Halinka, he was born in Donora on Dec. 27, 1933. Protestant by faith, he had resided in Monessen since 1984 and formerly lived in Glen Park, Ind., for many years. Mr. Halinka was a machine operator for U.S. Steel in Clairton for 11 years, and Gary, Ind., for 21 years, retiring in 1984. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Lillian Foor Halinka; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah Ann Griest and friend Gary of Port Orange, Fla., and Mary Catherine and Dale Hayes of Jeannette; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert T. and Terri Halinka of Belle Vernon, Daniel C. and Tammy Halinka and William C. and Kelly Halinka, all of Monessen; one sister, Helen Pitkin of Fontana, Calif.; three sisters-in-law, Gladys Halinka and Shirley Fugo, both of Belle Vernon, and Lillian Halinka of Monessen; 11 grandchildren, Robert A. and Christopher Halinka, Rachel, Jerry Jr. and Travis Griest, Timmy and Melissa Halinka, Hayley and Elizabeth Halinka and D.J. and Samantha Hayes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, George, Edward, John and Donald Halinka. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME INC., a Golden Rule Member Firm, 700 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Wednesday, June 12, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. James Mimidis, pastor of Pricedale Union Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora.