Robert W. Schlifer, 83, of Beaver passed away on Thursday in Ohio Valley General Hospital.

He was born July 10, 1935, in Nemacolin, Pa., and was the son of the late John and Marie Carey Schlifer.

Bob graduated from Waynesburg College with a degree in accounting.

He was a retired controller for General Alloy Castings and volunteered at the Highmark Caring Place for five years.

Bob was a member of Centerpoint Community Church in Center Township.

Robert left us all with such a great example of love and what it is to be a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. We love and miss him dearly.

Surviving are his three children, Christina (Mike) Schlifer-Jones of Horn Lake, Miss., R. Alan (Lori) Schlifer of Renfrew, and David K. (Roxanne) Schlifer of Monaca; his grandchildren, Charmine E. Wright, Carl R. (Elizabeth) Wright, Tess (Victor) Capo, Steven (Samantha) Voeller, Josh (Jennifer) Schlifer, Chelsea (Adam) McClure, Casey Schlifer and Courtney Schlifer; his great-grandchildren, Reiley Sullivan, Jaina Wright, Remington McClure and Robert Wright; and a brother, John (Jean) Schlifer of Parma, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Sharon Schlifer.

SCHLIFER — Friends of Robert W. Schlifer, who died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, will be received from 5 p.m. until the time of services at 7 p.m. Monday in John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Dr., Ambridge.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Centerpoint Community Church, 118 Community College Dr., Monaca, PA 15061.Please visit www.sykafuneralhome.com.