Robert Thompson, 78, passed away on November 17th, 2025. He was born in Ellwood City on August 10th, 1947, a son of the late Joan and Robert “Sid” Thompson, both of Ellwood city. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Cheddar Thompson, his brothers, Chris Thompson (Linda) and Martin Thompson (Leona), both of Ellwood city. He was especially proud of all of his surviving children, Eric Thompson (Anna) of Ellwood City, Britt Thompson of Columbus, Ohio, Rob Thompson (Lindsay) of Poland, Ohio and Casey Thompson of Reno, Nevada; as well as his cherished stepdaughters: Cindy Powers (Kevin) of Englewood, Florida, Dee Dee Quinn Hussey (Rob) of Englewood, Florida, Tracy Guyer of Fair Oaks, and Danielle McClarnon (Walter) of Leetsdale.

In life, Robert was a faithful, honest, selfless and hardworking man with a golden heart who loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, a good root beer, the outdoors, his camp in Kittanning, hunting, fishing, and his basset hounds, Daisy Mae and Stella Bean.

Of all the things in the world he cherished, his crown Jewels were his surviving grandchildren: Devin and Luca Thompson of Ellwood City, Charleigh and Lucy Mickley of Columbus, Ohio, Grayson and Amelia Thompson of Poland, Ohio, Trent Winchmann of Englewood, Florida, Devin DeCaro of Englewood, Florida, and Tara Quinn of Englewood, Florida.

Our family would especially like to thank Dr. David Gellar and his staff at the liver cancer institute at Montefiore for taking such exceptional care of our beloved Bob for the last 9 years. Our family would also like to thank Dr. Richard Schollaert for his continuous care.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, November 20th from 4-8 P.M. in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where a prayer will be offered on Friday, November 21st at 11:30 A.M. followed by a funeral service at 12 Noon in the SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 404 6th Street, Ambridge.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation in the name of Robert be made to orphans of the storm animal shelter in Kittanning, or to the go fund me page to help with raising funds to create a commemorative bench along the trail near his favorite spot.   https://gofund.me/c9f247da9

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Thompson, please visit the floral store of the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc. by clicking here.