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Robert Handley Obituary

Robert Joseph Handley, 96, of Sewickley, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at UPMC Passavant. Beloved husband of 73 years to Bertha (Paff) Handley. Devoted father of Sandi (Bill) Cornman, Robin (Tony) DeGori, and Robert (John Artale) Handley. Grandfather of Jeremy (Jocelyn) Cornman, Jennifer (Jordan) Lichty, Christopher (Alyson) Cornman, Ben DeGori, and Peter DeGori. Great-grandfather of Tyler, Sylvie, Isla, Heidi, Gwen, Calvin, and Brantley. Robert was a proud, decorated veteran of the United States Marines, where he served during the Korean War. Friends and family were received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at the R.D. COPELAND FUNERAL HOME, IRVINE CHAPEL, 702 Beaver St., Sewickley. A funeral service was held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, followed by burial and military honors at Sewickley Cemetery.

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Published by Sewickley Herald on Oct. 30, 2025.

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R.D. Copeland LTD-Irvine Chapel

702 Beaver St., Sewickley, PA 15143

Oct

24

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

R.D. Copeland LTD-Irvine Chapel

702 Beaver St., Sewickley, PA 15143

Oct

25

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

R.D. Copeland LTD-Irvine Chapel

702 Beaver St., Sewickley, PA 15143

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