James W. Shirley Funeral Home
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | October 24, 2023
Robert E. Karl, 89, of North Huntingdon, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born September 2, 1934 in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late Robert O. and Agnes (Kreisher) Karl. Prior to his retirement, Bob was a machinist for Westinghouse Electric and a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds and playing with his grand dogs, Jack, Charlie, Shadow and Ricky. He was a member of North Irwin VFD and the Irwin Moose. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn J. (Newell) Karl; daughter, Suzanne Poteste, and son, Michael J. and daughter-in-law, Karla. He is survived by his sons, Robert D. and his wife, Mercedes, Eric and his wife, Paula; son-in-law, Robert Poteste; sister, Marcella Boruch; and 11 grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15642. Parting prayers will take place on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow in Brush Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a pet charity of your choice in memory of Bob. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com
Originally published October 24, 2023.
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