Robert “Bob” S. Kasper (1939-2025)

Robert “Bob” S. Kasper, 85, of Baden, passed away on January 8th, 2025. He was born on December 24th, 1939, the son of the late Walter and Frances Kasper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his cherished wife of fifty-seven years, Sheila (Farah), and brothers-in-law Mike Farah and Al Gaudino.

He is survived by his children, Christina (Greg) Babinsack and Robert M. Kasper, his sister Annette Palichat, grandchildren Gregory and Abigail Babinsac, sisters-in-law Dolores Gaudino and Mary Farah and many nieces and nephews.

Robert had a long and varied career, working at Bethlehem Steel, Quigley Catholic High School, and most recently at the Manheim Auto Auction, which he loved the most. In his younger years, he played the guitar and banjo with The Tony Grandovic Orchestra, a time he fondly remembered and often shared with others. A devoted father and grandfather, Robert enjoyed fishing, listening to his grandson play bass guitar and cheering on his granddaughter as she participated in various sports.

Visitation will be on Monday, January 13th, from 3-6 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. Departing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 14th at 9:30 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. at Good Samaritan Catholic Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Interment will follow at Economy Cemetery of Ambridge.