Robert G. Eckels, 92, of Rostraver Township, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 7, 2022, with his family by his side. Born in Monongahela on Dec. 2, 1929, he was the son of the late Frank and Myrtle Eckels. Bob was retired from Liggett Spring and Axle Co. in Monongahela and attended First Christian Church in Monongahela. He was an active member of the Rostraver Lions Club since the late 1980s and was an avid fan of all sports, especially his “Buccos,” and he was always the number one fan with his sons’ and granddaughters’ sports activities. Bob was a kind, caring and gentle man and always had a smile on his face; anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him can verify this! Bob honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janet R. Laughland Eckels; sons, Chris D. Eckels of Rostraver and Brian C. Eckels of Rostraver; granddaughters, Caitlin Loughner of Virginia, Taylor (Josh) Golack of West Newton and Summer (Tyler) Wright of Rostraver; great-grandchildren, Quinn and Hayes Wright; and sister, Shirley Eckels of Lexington, Ky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two infant children, Christy and Joseph; and a brother, William Eckels. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2022, at JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Henry Frain officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow in West Newton Cemetery. The Rostraver Lions Club will conduct a service in the funeral home at 7 p.m. Monday.
