Robert A. Magiske – Finleyville

Robert A. Magiske, 91, of Finleyville, passed away at Paramount Senior Living in McMurray on Saturday, Ma r c h 29, 2025. He was born in Floreffe on Feb. 26, 1934, a son of the Late Michael and Mary Kampert Magiske. A 1952 graduate of Clairton High School, Bob loved playing baseball and tried out for the Pittsburgh Pirates as a shortstop and second baseman. Bob worked as a truck driver for the Local Teamsters Union until his retirement and then went back to work as a school bus driver for Matthews Bus Co. in Finleyville. A member of Central Highland United Methodist Church in Elizabeth, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially going to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. He is survived by a son, Robert “Red” (Lynn) Magiske of Monongahela; two daughters, Donna (Kimbel) Clackson of Peters Township and Carol (Joseph) Territo of West Mifflin; five grandchildren, Michael R. (Chelsey) Magiske, Amy (Zachary) Bozik, Nicole (Daniel) Rossman, Matthew (Grace) Clackson and Christopher (Jaclyn) Clackson; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris (Bickerton) Magiske, who passed away on Jan. 13, 2022; and a brother, George Magiske.  Friends will be received at MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025, where services will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Jude Urso officiating. Interment will follow in Round Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Township. Memorial contributions can be made to the Washington City Mission, 84 W. Wheeling St., Washington, PA 15301. Condolences can be made online at marshallmarrafuneralhome. com.