Robert C. Danik Jr., 64, of Mars passed away Friday with his family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of the late Karen Fay (Ruppender); the cherished father of Bryan A. (Gina) and Megan A. (Andrew Hendrickson); the adoring grandfather of Blake and Jace; the brother of Paul; and a treasured uncle, cousin and friend.

Bob was a lifelong horticulturist and avid plant collector.

DANIK — Services for Robert C. Danik Jr., who passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, are private. Funeral arrangements are by the Ball Funeral Chapel, Pittsburgh.