Robert Seward Obituary
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He was born April 15, 1932, in Houston, son of the late U. Grant Seward and Della McMenemy Seward.
Bob grew up in Houston. He was a 1950 graduate of Chartiers High School. With hands that shaped wood into works of art, he was a master carpenter who brought both skill and heart to his craft.
Bob was a simple man who enjoyed time in his shop, drinking Mt. Dew, eating Reese's Peanut Butter cups, feeding the squirrels, listening to music, singing along, watching the Pittsburgh sports teams & Gunsmoke, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On July 28, 1950, he married Frances Milkovich Seward, who passed away July 27, 2017.
Surviving, a daughter, Cheryl Morrell of Washington; three granddaughters, Torrie Sparks (Matt), Erin Gasper (Mike) and Madelyne Hanlin (Andrew); a grandson, Tim Morrell Jr. (Sara); four great-granddaughters, Emma and Olivia Gasper, Sydney Morrell, Peyton Hanlin; two great-grandsons, Heath Hanlin, Emmett Morrell; and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his wife and parents are sons, Robert Seward Jr., Terry L. Seward; and two sisters Betty Tunno and Belva Lauda.
Family and friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the time of service, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342. Interment will be private in St. Patrick Cemetery.
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