Obituary of Robert E Lieder, Jr.

Mr. Robert E. Lieder, Jr., 63, of Pleasantville, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at his residence after a long battle with cancer.

                He was born in Erie on November 2, 1955 to the late Robert E. and Mary Lynne Patterson Lieder, Sr.

                Robert graduated from Academy High School in Erie, and attended Grove City College.

                He married Virginia Roth on June 24, 2001.

                Robert previously worked for Protection Services in Erie and Pittsburgh, Russell Standard Corp. in Union City, and Quality Engineering in Conneaut Lake.  He was also the conductor on the O.C. & T. Railroad in Titusville.

                He is a member of the Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church of America in Seneca.

                Robert enjoyed walking his dogs, fishing, and crossword puzzles. He coached basketball at church, and was an animal lover. 

                He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Lieder of Pleasantville; a son, Robert E. Lieder, III and wife Heather of Cambridge Springs; three grandchildren, Jazmyne, Morgan, and Peyton Lieder; two sisters, Maggie Merritt and husband Jim and Jeanne Moss and husband Jim both of Erie; three nieces and nephews, Jim Merritt and wife Allison of Pittsburgh, Jim Moss of Erie, and Mary Moss of Citrus Spring, FL; mother in law, Carol Roth of Pittsburgh; and step son, Shawn Pippi and wife Maggie of Pittsburgh; and his beloved dogs, Sadie Lynn and Scooter, and cat, Whispers.

                Private services will be held for Robert.

                Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Pleasantville.

                Memorial contributions can be made to the Venango County Humane Society, 286 S. Main St., Seneca, PA 16346.