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Robert Fargus Obituary
ZANESVILLE: Robert "Bob" Michael Fargus, 73 years 5 months 3 days, of Zanesville, died at 3:03 PM Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital ER.
He was born on September 10, 1940 in Bobtown PA the son of the late Andrew Fargus and Anna Bellus Fargus.
Robert was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Zanesville and the Tri-Valley 12th Man Club. He worked in commercial sales in the tire business for 58 years, first at Tri County Tire in Uniontown, PA., then with BF Goodrich, Goss Bros Tire in Zanesville, General Tire (Summerel) in Lancaster and TCI in Newark, OH. His many customers were considered friends. Bob's greatest loves were the Christmas Holiday, vacationing in Myrtle Beach with his family and golfing with his golf buddies. He enjoyed going to the many activities his children and grandchildren were involved in over the years.
He is survived by his wife, Paula G. Santore Fargus whom he married July 9, 1960 and was the the love of his life; five children, Pamela Jean (Larry) Harmon of Galena, Susan Marie Fargus of Lexington, KY, Brian Michael (Christy) Fargus of Zanesville, Michelle Ann (Jason) Kellner of Galena, Jennifer Lynn O'Brien of Dublin; grandchildren, Amy Harmon, Hayley Harmon, Justin Harmon, Jackie (Robert) Douglass, Kalie Hennessy, Brock Fargus, Luke Fargus, Ethan Kellner, Paige Kellner, Zoe Kellner, Jilaine Kellner and Allison O'Brien; and a great granddaughter, Riley Douglass; sisters, Margaret Rosinsky, Ethel Rerko, Nancy (Bill) Asche; brothers in law, Leonard (Cathy) Santore, Donald (Karen) Santore; sister-in-law, Linda (Mike) DeLeonibus; and many nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, George, Albert, John, Andrew and Edward; and a sister, Elizabeth; and brothers-in-law, John Rerko and Alex Rosinsky; and sisters-in-law, Patti Santore, Sarah Fargus and Margaret Fargus.
Friends may call 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm with Christian Vigil Service at 7:45pm on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Bryan & Snider Funeral Home, 2318 Maple Ave. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Monday, February 17, 2014 at the St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Ralko officiating. Burial will conclude at the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Zanesville.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Nicholas Church or Tri-Valley 12th Man Club. The Bryan & Snider Funeral Home, 2318 Maple Ave., Zanesville is in charge of the arrangements. To share memories and condolences with Robert's family please visit www.BryanSniderFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Brian Addis
February 19, 2014
Brian and Family, sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I will miss seeing him at the golf course.
jackie schratz and Family
February 18, 2014
My dearest Pam and family may all your sorrows be filled with the joy of knowing you have a "Special Angel " watching over you.
Christi Lewis-Hormann
February 17, 2014
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Lynch Hoffman
February 17, 2014
Fargus Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was always so kind to us. Bless you all!
Nedra Welsh
February 17, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
-Nedra Welsh
Mary Goslin
February 17, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bob Buttermore
February 17, 2014
Sincere thoughts and prayers of support while mourning your loss.
February 17, 2014
Sympathy to the Fargus Family.
Rob and Sue Thuma
February 16, 2014
Our sincere sympathy to the Fargus family.
Amy & Avery Parsell
February 16, 2014
Michelle,
You & your whole family are in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jerry Molnar
February 16, 2014
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Jerry & Megan Molnar
Jerry Molnar
February 16, 2014
We are deeply sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our thoughts & prayers
Jerry & Megan
P.j. & Darla Long streth
February 16, 2014
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Renee Bates
February 15, 2014
To the entire Fargus Family, we send our deepest sympathy. May the Holy Spirit shower his peace and blessings in the days ahead. Much Love,
Renee & Patrick Bates & Family
Ron King Family
February 15, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
Joyce {Brown} Gibbs
February 15, 2014
Paula, to you and all your family I'm sending my love, thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.
suzy tucker
February 15, 2014
So sorry for your loss Susan. You and your family are in my prayers.
Tom & Leslie Lynch Colopy
February 15, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss!
Daryl Miller
February 15, 2014
Please accept my sincere sympathy. Bob's staff at TCI changed many tires for Hanby Farms, Inc. including my truck. Bob loved sharing stories about his family, and golf outings.
Sue, Toddie, Tracie Edwards
February 15, 2014
Paula and family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and our prayers. Gods blessings to all of you.
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