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Robert J. Means
Nov 19, 1938 — Jun 23, 2021
Sharpsville
Robert J. Means
Robert J. (Bob) Means, age 82, of Sharpsville PA, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.
Born November 19, 1938 in Sharon, PA, he was the son of the late Enoch Weldon and Ruth (Wasley) Means. He married the former Linda D. Angelo and she preceded him in death in in 2007. He married Judy (Seresky) Benka, on September 10, 1991, and she survives at home.
Robert attended St. Joseph's grade school and was a graduate of Sharpsville High School. He also served his country in the United States Navy as a corpsman.
Robert worked for several years as the finance manager for Hofius and Black Chevrolet in Sharpsville.
In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and spending time with his dogs. He was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and loved watching the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. When his children were young, he coached them in football and baseball at Kennedy Catholic and was also a baseball umpire. He was a member of Harbor of Hope Ministries and the YMCA.
Robert is survived by two sons, Michael E. Means, of Thomasville, NC, and Ronald J. (Christine) Means, of Chesapeake, VA, two step sons, Joseph R. (Angela) Benka, of Garner NC, and Scott D. (Lori) Benka, of Grove City, PA, four sisters-in law, JoAnn Truax, of Youngstown, OH, Juliann (Ernie) Willaman, of Vienna OH, Joyce McFadden, of Warren OH, and Janice (Ed) Campman, of Columbus, OH, ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and his dogs, Jessie James, Sammy and Rambo.
He was preceded in death by a brother William Means and a sister-in-law Lillian "Becky" Means.
A gathering time will be held on Saturday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home LLC, 264 E. State Street, Sharon, Pa.. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM from the funeral home with Mr. Mean's step-son, Pastor Scott Benka officiating.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Harbor of Hope Ministries, 339 N. Perry Highway, Mercer, Pa. 16137.
On-line condolences may be offered by visiting
stevensonfuneralhome.net
.
Facebook Search; Harbor of Hope Ministries, Mercer, PA, to view a live stream of the service at 3:00 PM.
Past Services
Gathering Time
Saturday, June 26, 2021
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home LLC
Memorial Service
Saturday, June 26, 2021
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home LLC.
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