OBIT: Robert Wayne "Bob" MARDIS Sr., 2008, Rockwood, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http: //www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- MARDIS, Robert Wayne "Bob" 10/06/08 Daily American Robert Wayne "Bob" Mardis Sr., 66, Rockwood, went to be with the Lord, Oct. 4, 2008, at Somerset Hospital, Somerset. Born July 8, 1942, in Baltimore, Md., he was the only child of the late James Russell and Irene Gertrude (Mansky) Mardis. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Helen Patricia (Weimer) Mardis, formerly of Avilton, Md., whom he married April 20, 1968; sons, James Russell "Jim" Mardis and Missy, Markleton; Robert Wayne "Jed" "Cowboy" Mardis and Heather, Somerset; daughters, Donna Lee Morgan and companion, Bernell Pugh, Somerset; Nancy Sue Engle and husband, Craig A. Engle, Garrett; and four grandchildren, Jesse Michael Morgan, David James Mardis, Maddie Irene Engle and Carrie Jo Engle. Robert enjoyed many outdoor activities as an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, Somerset, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was retired from PennDOT as a heavy equipment operator. There will be no viewing. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Somerset. The Rev. Daniel J. O'Neill officiating. Newman Funeral Home Inc., 9168 Mason- Dixon Highway, Salisbury, is in charge of arrangements. Please omit flowers. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes. com.