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Robert A. Harff, Jr., 77, of Glassport, formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was born on December 21, 1947 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Robert A., Sr and Anna Loretta (March) Harff. Robert was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was the best HVAC Technician for over 35 years, working for several different companies during his career. He loved drinking beer while listening to oldies, watching classic TV shows and he was an avid talk show enthusiast. He was also a farm boy growing up. He was the loving husband of the late Correna Lynn Harff, who passed away on September 11, 2012. He is survived by his daughters, Nicole (Franklin) Gaucher and Kristy L. (Russell) Harff; son, Robert A. Harff, III.; grandchildren, Annastasia, Matthew, Mason, David and Steven; great-granddaughter, Kyearah; siblings, the late Roberta (Charles) Peck, James (Carla) Harff, Alan (Cynthia) Harff, Diana Detweiler and Duane (Marci) Detweiler; and many nieces and nephews. Friends are welcome on Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 2-4 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. A service with Military Honors will be held at 4 PM following visitation. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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