Obituary of Robert E. Pearce

Mr. Robert E. Pearce, 69, of Windber, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown PA. Robert was born on June 19, 1951 in Titusville to Richard and M. Josephine (Van Guilder) Pearce. He attended Titusville schools and was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1969. Robert was a veteran having served in the United States Airforce. He entered the service December 9, 1969 in Pittsburgh, and was honorably discharged on September 16, 1971 at Beale Airforce Base in California. He worked as a forester for over 40 years for Brookville Wood Products and then Barrett Lumber Co. Robert was a member of VFW and Moose Lodge in Windber. He enjoyed riding ATV’s, hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and was a fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams. He loved his family and friends, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Robert is survived by his mother of Titusville; his fiancé Dianna Reed of Windber, PA; two sons, Robert M. Pearce and wife Summer of Ellwood City, and Marc Pearce of Conneaut Lake; a daughter Gretchen and husband Aaron Lewis of New Castle; nine grandchildren, Michala, Aiden, Jocelyn, and Irelyn Pearce, Ashley, and Benjamin Pearce, and Sebastian, Gabrielle, and Christian Lewis; a brother Ronald Pearce and wife Barbara of Mill Village; and his sister Amy Jo Jones of Titusville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Richard Pearce. Family and friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home Inc. 303 N. Washington St. Titusville, on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at which time a military service will be conducted by the members of the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 VFW and Cleo J. Ross Post 368 American Legion. Memorial contributions can be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children 1645 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505.