Robert D. Marshall

Robert D. “Bob” Marshall, 91, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA.

The son of George Albert and Laura Mable (Patterson) Marshall, he was born May 6, 1930, in Dayton, PA.

Bob was a member of the Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, and Acacia Lodge #355 F&AM. Blairsville.

After graduating from Marion Center High School in 1948, he worked for a farm equipment dealer in Indiana. On January 9, 1951, he enlisted into the US Air Force.  Following his honorable discharge in 1954, he worked for Westinghouse Specialty Metals, Blairsville, for 34 years.

Surviving are two sons, Robert W. Marshall of Blairsville and Rodney D. Marshall (Nancy) of Blairsville; four grandchildren, Jessica D. Marshall, Lauren N. Domasky, Shelby Katich and Derek Marshall, four great grandchildren, Everson, Lawson and Preston Fisher and Freya Domasky, brother, James Marshall of Camp Hill and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 68 years, Dorothy (Rushton) Marshall on February 24, 2020 and a sister, Lois Hetager.

As per Bob’s wishes, there will be no visitation.  A memorial service for Dorothy and Bob will be held at a later date.