Josephine M. Rob
Josephine M. Rob, 94, of Karns City died at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot.
She was born at R.D. 1 Cowansville, Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County, on April 21, 1918, to the late John C. Early and the late Margaret Taylor Early.
She was the wife of the late Frank V. Rob, who she married March 14, 1940, and who died Feb. 28, 1992.
She was a 1937 graduate of Fairview Karns City High School, where she graduated with honors. Josephine was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicora, where she was active and involved with the ladies' quilting group, known as the Thread Brigade. She was a member of the former Petroleum Valley American Legion Auxiliary Post 218 and a former 4-H leader.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Margo and Peter Perotti of Butler; her sons, John and Sally Rob of Warrenton, Va., Samuel and Edith Rob of Boiling Springs, Pa., and Stephen and Pam Rob of Karns City; seven grandchildren, Erin Perotti-Orcutt, Matthew Perotti, Seth Rob, Mark Rob, Brianna Rob, Samuel Rob and Jacob Rob; three great-granddaughters, Shayla Perotti-Orcutt, Lorelei Perotti-Orcutt and Julianna Perotti; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She is the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Perotti; six sisters; and five brothers.
ROB — Friends of Josephine M. Rob, who died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, will be received at STEIGHNER FUNERAL HOME, 111 E. Slippery Rock and Main Streets, Chicora, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.Additional visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2217 Chicora Road, Chicora. Funeral services follow at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Joseph Boomhower officiating. Interment will follow in Hillview Cemetery, Kepples Corners, Chicora.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to handicap veterans associations of the donor’s choice.To extend condolences to her family or to get directions and information, go to www.steighnerfuneralhome.com.
