Robert Izenas

Robert "Bob" Izenas, 78, of Sharon, peacefully passed away Tuesday evening, August 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family, at Celebration Villa of Chippewa, Beaver Falls, PA. Mr. Izenas was born on November 16, 1946, in Sharon, a son of the late Stanley and Marie (Chrobak) Izenas. A lifelong area resident, he was a 1964 graduate of Sharon High School and earned an associate's degree in engineering from Penn State Shenango Valley Campus. He also proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Bob honorably served the community, spending 26 years in the Sharon Fire Department, retiring in 1999 as Captain. During his tenure with the SFD, Bob also operated his own custom flooring and tile business. Following retirement from the SFD, Bob worked tirelessly as a real estate agent for Howard Hanna and Northwood Realty. Bob was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Sharon. Upon the closure of the church, he became a member of Church of the Good Shepherd, West Middlesex. An avid sports fan, he was a dedicated fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. Bob also had a deep passion for fishing and boating. In his younger years, he also enjoyed hunting. He is survived by his wife, the former Bernadette Papp, whom he married on February 7, 1970; a son, Eric Izenas (Rosa Harvey), of Fort Worth, TX; four grandchildren, Claire Chick, Logan Izenas, and Kole and Payton Hren; a sister, Irene Mistretta (Jim), of Sharpsville; brother, Paul Izenas (Jill Guerino), of Cranberry Twp., Pa. and his faithful poodle K9 companion Gracie. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathleen Takacs and Arlene Billak; and a brother, Stanley Izenas, Jr. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, at www.ALZ.org Calling hours will be 3:30 to 6 p.m. Monday (08/11/2025) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Funeral service will be held privately.