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AKRON — Robert "Bobby" Roberts passed away on March 28, 2021 in Akron, Ohio. He was surrounded by family.
Born Oct. 14, 1939 to the late Bob and Nonga (Fleming) Roberts, he is survived by wife, Nancy (Diefenbacher) Roberts, and daughters, Kathryn (Mike) Wesner, Rebecca Dymond and Laura (B.J.) Walsh. Grandchildren Paul (Birdie) Wesner, Erin Wesner and James and Laina Walsh. He is also survived by brother Mike (Sharon), nephew Michael, niece Diana (Daryl) Harkin and grandniece Ava Roberts and numerous friends.
Bob was a 1957 Graduate of Pomeroy H.S. and received a degree in Chemistry from Ohio University. He worked in that capacity for Shell and General Tire before a long career at Goodyear. He was a member of the Lutheran Church.
A beloved husband of 59 years, a loving father and grandfather and a Cool brother, he will be sadly missed.
Visitation will be Friday April 2, at 10 a.m. with funeral service at 11 a.m. and luncheon immediately following the service. All at the Advent Lutheran Church, 1516 Edison Street NW, Uniontown, Ohio 44685.
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Dennis M Moldovan
April 12, 2021
Bob & I worked together for his entire 29 years at Goodyear. He was an "upbeat guy" and we shared many laughs & frustrations working together on many Chemical Division projects. Bob, Nancy. my wife (Kathy) and myself shared some time at OU Homecomings together. Nancy, be strong during your time of loss & sadness. You have many friends & family sharing thoughts of past joys you two experienced together. May these memories become comforting to you over time. Bob, we miss you buddy. May God keep you in his arms in the place where there is no sickness, sorrow or sighing but everlasting life! May your memory be eternal. With deepest sympathy we pray that your memory will be eternal. Your brother & sister in Christ, Dennis & Kathy Moldovan
Dennis & Kathy Moldovan
April 11, 2021
Bob and I worked together on product development projects during his 29 years at Goodyear. Bob was an "upbeat guy" and I very much loved working with him. He hid his job frustrations well and we oftentimes laughed them off together. When he retired, I would find myself looking over at his desk expecting to see him. Kathy & I enjoyed our social times together with Bob & Nancy at OU events. Nancy, be strong and remember all the joys you shared with Bob on this earth. Bob, we miss you, buddy. Rest in the arms of the Lord in the place where there is no sickness, sorrow nor sighing but everlasting life. Until we meet again, rest in peace and may your memory be eternal. With God's love, your brother and sister in Christ, Dennis & Kathy Moldovan
Darlene Justis Newell
April 11, 2021
I am sending love and prayers to all his familly, I graduated with Mike in 1961,,,,,RIP
Laura Walsh
April 2, 2021
A funny, witty, intelligent, and easygoing Dad and grandpa. We’ll miss you!
Laura, BJ, James and Laina
Ted beegle
April 1, 2021
Bob was a good friend for many years and we graduated together from Pomeroy high school and attended OU together. I was with bob in a bar in Athens when he met Nancy for the first time and they were a perfect match. I last talk to bob two weeks ago and I sensed he was not feeling well. I will miss bob but good memories will always stay with me.
Kathy Wesner
March 31, 2021
We are really going to miss you, Dad! Kathy and Mike
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
March 31, 2021
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
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