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Robert Arlen "Bob" Stiff
WINCHESTER, VA: Robert Arlen "Bob" Stiff, 74, of Winchester, Virginia, died peacefully Sunday, March 9, 2014, with his family by his side at the Blue Ridge Hospice Center.
He was born in 1939, in Newark, Ohio, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Stiff of Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
He was married to Brenda Stiff for 54 wonderful years.
Mr. Stiff graduated from St. Aloysius Military Academy in New Lexington, Ohio, where he played football, basketball and track. He attended Ohio State University. Bob was a true "Buckeye" fan.
He retired from AT&T/Lucent Technologies, Martinsburg, West Virginia, after 40 years of service. Following retirement he became a consultant for various companies.
All of Bob's passions centered around the love of his family. The family's activities included always being together, boating, pools, swimming, camping, beach vacations, golfing and spending "EVERY" holiday together.
Bob was an avid sports fan, which included attending many of his grandchildren's sporting activities. He was the greatest fan and never missed a game or event such as, Sherando Cheer Competitions and baseball games, James Wood and Shepherd University football games and James Wood and Potomac State University basketball games. The last game he attended was the James Wood JV basketball game. He was proudly recognized as an "Honorary Coach".
In addition to his wife, Bob had three daughters and three son-in-laws, Julie and Tim Tinsman, Jill and Darrell Potter, of Winchester, VA and JoEllen "Jodi" (deceased) and Tim Frye of Stephens City, VA; five grandchildren, Lindsey Frye, Trae Tinsman, Chad Potter, Logan Frye and Jacob Potter; and three nephews, Michael Stiff of Chicago, IL, Bruce and Ronnie Stiff, of Los Angeles, CA.
A brother, Jack Stiff, of California preceded him in death.
The family will receive friends on Friday evening, from 5:00-8:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday at Braddock Street United Methodist Church with Reverend G. Kirk Nave officiating and Reverend Wm. Anthony Layman assisting.
Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, Virginia, 22601 or Braddock Street United Methodist Church, 115 Wolfe Street, Winchester, Virginia, 22601.
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Patt & Jim Wyrick
March 20, 2014
Breda and family, I am late seeing his obituary, but am sorry to learn of Bob' passing. It has been many ears since we have seen you,but think often of the families that lived in Etna, Ohio that were good friends to us. Julie and our David were in the same class. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Patti and Jim Wyrick,
March 15, 2014
Dear Brenda and girls,
So sorry to read of Bobby passing. I am Peggy Stiff Carlyle oldest daughter, Nancy. My grandpa Leo was Leonards' brother. Sorry we have lost touch through the years. Sometime later please email me so we can talk and keep in touch. [email protected]. Prayers with you all. We have precious memories of family times years ago. Thoughts with you extra on the day of the service. Love Nancy and all the family. Newark, Ohio
Cheryl Fritchlee
March 14, 2014
Brenda, Julie and Jill. I am so sorry for the loss of Bob and sorry to see that Jodi has passed in the last few years also. The memories I have of this family are nothing but wonderful growing up in Etna, Ohio. Please take this moment and remember all the good times you had with them. With deepest sympathy may God bless you all.
Pam Reese (Fritchlee)
March 13, 2014
Brenda, Julie, and Jill,I am sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My childhood memories of him are of a nice man and a great father and husband. May the memories help bring comfort in this time of sorrow.
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Bruce Harper
March 13, 2014
So sorry to hear of Bob passing.
Beverly Weekly
March 12, 2014
Sorry for your loss. My husband grand father was a 2nd cousin to Robert. Robert Grandfather William and my husband Clarence Stiff were brothers.
Dorothy Rader
March 12, 2014
Dear Brenda and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You have suffered so much and my heart goes out to you. God bless you, sweetheart.
Dorothy Ogden Rader
Harold McElroy
March 12, 2014
My goodness, my parents were good friends of Bob's parents back in the hey-day of Buckeye Lake Park and the bus station. In fact Bob's mother bought me my first pair of jeans when I was just a little fella. RIP Bob, Buckeye Lake hasn't forgotten you!
March 12, 2014
Dear Brenda and Family,
I send my deepest sympathy.
Connie Beal Allen
Pompano Beach, Florida
Dave and Donna Boring
March 12, 2014
Brenda and family,we think Bob
was one special guy.We will never forget his kind and joyful
ways.
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