Robert E. Adey
Robert E. Adey, 87, of Connellsville, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Harmony Rehabilitation Center, Monroeville. He was born October 29, 1931, in Brownsville, a son of the late Charles and Margaret Franks Adey.
He was a graduate of Brownsville High School. Bob was employed at West Penn Power for many years and he also worked as an associate for the Brooks Funeral Home, Inc., for many years. He was a former coach and manager in the Connellsville Little League and was past district administrator for District 27 of Little League. Bob was an active member of Albright United Methodist Church. He was most proud and most happy when he was with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and he loved to relay stories of the happenings in their lives to others. He is survived by his children, Joyce Iorio and husband Blase of Sharpsville, Donna Sisson and husband Steve of Connellsville, Karen Marko of Connellsville, Robin Miller and husband Ed of Prittstown, Robert E. Adey, Jr. and wife Vicky of Connellsville, Susan Cole and husband George of Uniontown and Colvin Adey and wife Susan of Connellsville; his wonderful grandchildren, Blase Iorio III, Cori Iorio,Chad Sisson, David Marko, Kensie Marko Porterfield, Derek Marko, Ed Miller, Mindy Miller Dunn, Rob Adey, Tyler Adey, Jason Cole, Roxanne Cole Conchilla, Colvin Adey and Carissa Adey; his great-grandchildren, Logan, Britton, Sophia, DeLaney, Hayden, Vivianne, Broderick, Austin, Mersadie, Piper, Hannah, Maggie, Trey, Adalyn, Blase IV and Rowin; sister Kathy Erjavec of Cardale ; numerous nieces and nephews, and his dearly loved pet dog, Angel.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor J. Stimmel Adey in 2012; grandson Stephen Todd Sisson; son-in-law David Marko; brothers Russell Zetty, Jack Franks and William Adey; and cousin Thomas Franks. Friends received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Brooks Funeral Home Inc., 111 East Green Street, Connellsville, and from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 16, the hour of services with the Rev. Steven Lamb and Rev. Lee Maley co officiating. Entombment will follow in Green Ridge Memorial Park Mausoleum In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made to a favorite charity in memory of Robert E. Adey. To offer a condolence or remembrance please visit
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