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Robert J. Rentler

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Robert J. Rentler obituary, 1953-2026, Gilpin Township, PA

BORN

1953

DIED

2026

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Curran Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Leechburg

300 Market Street

Leechburg, Pennsylvania

Robert Rentler Obituary

Robert J. "Bob" Rentler, 72, of Gilpin Township, passed away on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, in AHN-Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born on Nov. 28, 1953, in Pittsburgh; he was a son of the late John T. Rentler and Dolores M. "Dolly" (Rosol) Rentler. Bob attended Plum High School and worked for Mine Safety Appliances in Murrysville for 30 years, retiring in 2004. After leaving MSA, he was the well-known owner of Bob's Sunoco in Plum, a business he ran until 2015. Bob was a member of the Schenley/Freeport American Legion Post No. 775 and was recently a member of the Vandergrift American Legion Post No. 114. Bob loved boating and hunting. He enjoyed spending time at his second home in South Hutchinson Island, FL, and liked being at the ocean. Bob most loved being with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Philip "Butch" (Clare) Rentler. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Donna (Pore) Rentler; son, John (Falan) Rentler of Rimersburg; granddaughters, Kennedy, Reagan, Madison, and Carter; brothers, William (Linda) Rentler of Plum, Barry Rentler of Florida, and Blair Rentler of Florida; as well as nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, in CURRAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 300 Market St., Leechburg. Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at the funeral home, with Reverend Philip Beck officiating. Please join the family as they honor Bob's life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bob's memory to the Allegheny River Development Corporation, PO Box 585, Natrona Heights, PA 15065. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.curranfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Feb. 12, 2026.

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Jim Styslinger

February 13, 2026

I worked with Bob at MSA for years, he was one of the good guys, my condolences to Bob's family.

Donna Miller

February 12, 2026

So sorry for your loss. Love the picture of all the boys. Brings back so many memories.
Donna D´Amico Miller

Eric Schwartz and Mary Narefski Schwartz

February 11, 2026

Our thoughts are with the families at this difficult time. We remember Bob from our years at Plum.

Barry Rentler

February 11, 2026

RIP
Brother,

See you on the other side

Love Barry

Barry Rentler

February 10, 2026

Alright brother, catch you on the other side

Love Barry

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Curran Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Leechburg

300 Market Street, Leechburg, PA 15656

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14

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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300 Market Street, Leechburg, PA 15656

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14

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11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

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300 Market Street, Leechburg, PA 15656

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