Robert D. Corwin (Died – July 28, 2024)

Robert D. “Spanky” Corwin, 76 of Monaca formerly of Hopewell Township passed away on July 28, 2024. Bob was born in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of the late Janet and Harry Corwin. He graduated from Hopewell High School in 1965 and attended Kent State University. He was a paratrooper with the U.S. Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam and finished his service with the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC.

He worked 18 years at J&L Steel as a Brakeman/Engineer and retired from Precision Kidd Steel Company with 24 1/2 years of service.

Bob loved to hunt and just being in the woods. He is survived by the greatest of blessings, his family. His oldest daughter Shannon (Anthony) Tress, Monaca and twin daughters, Megan Corwin, Rochester and Allison (Andrew) Edwards, Orlando, FL. His loving grandchildren, Madyson, Parker, Gabriel, Michael, Anderson, and Lily. In addition to his former wife, Linda, he leaves a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tom and Marcia McPadden, Center, PA. Brother, Richard (Patty) Corwin and sister, Ruth Conahan, Wilkes-Barre, PA. Many nieces and nephews whom he thought very highly of.

Friends will be received on Thursday, August 1st from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 119 Washington Avenue, Monaca (724) 728 4000 where services will be held on Friday at 11 am. Interment will follow with military honors in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions be made in Bob’s memory, if desired to HOME FOR THE TROOPS, 6 Main Street, Taunton, MA 02780.

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