Robert R. Hovanec, 96, of Ambridge, passed away on October 13th, 2026. He was born on March 17th, 1930, a son of the late Marie and Michael Hovanec.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth M. Hovanec, his brother, Michael Hovanec, his sister-in-law, Alberta Hovanec and his brothers-in-law, Thomas Foley and Joseph Zoller.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Blanche C. Hovanec, his son, Robert M. (Francine) Hovanec, his sisters, Shirley Foley and Dolley Zoller, his grandchildren, Robert C. (Carlee) Hovanec and Kristen H. (Kenneth) Leckey, his great-grandchildren: Robert “Rex” Hovanec, Kenneth P. Leckey IV, Rhys T. Hovanec, Andrew R. Leckey, and Caroline F. Leckey; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. Following his military service, he worked for 38 years at Armco Steel before retiring. He also served as an usher at the former Saint Veronica’s Church and was a devoted parishioner at Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish/Good Samaritan Church in Ambridge.

He was an avid golfer and was a member of Delmar Golf Course. He enjoyed making golf clubs for his friends. He also enjoyed spending time shopping at flea markets.

The family would also like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate nurses at Good Samaritan Hospice for the loving care they provided to Robert.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18th, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where departing prayers will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Monday, October 19th, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Good Samaritan Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge.

Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 1019 Lovi Road, Freedom.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Saint Luke the Evangelist Parish/Good Samaritan Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003.