OBIT: Thomas J. ROBES, 2002, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  ROBES
  
  Thomas J. Robes, 73, beloved husband of Irene (Volinsky) Robes of
  King's Mountain, formerly of Munhall, passed on March 15, 2002, at
  Somerset Hospital.  Born July 21, 1928 Homestead, son of the late
  Peter and Anna (Zupatic), Robas.  Preceded in death by parents and
  brothers, Victor and Albert Robes.  Survived by wife of 53 years,
  Irene Florence (Volinsky) Robes; sons, Allan, married to Terri, Robes
  of Dallas, Texas, and Richard married to Tina, Robes of Summerville,
  S.C.; grandchildren Cassandra and Landon Robes, also of Summerville;
  sisters, Frances Marotto, Dorothy Hritz and Kitty Sutch; and
  brothers, George, Elmer, Kenny and Jack Robes.  He was a retired
  roller for U.S. Steel in Homestead and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
  Member of the Homeville Volunteer Fire Co. 1; Somerset VFW Post 554;
  Somerset American Legion Post 279; Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie
  1801 and the Turkeyfoot Fish and Game Association.  He enjoyed picking
  mushrooms in the woods.  Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to
  9 p.m., Monday, at Miller Funeral Home, Somerset.  A funeral Mass will
  be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at St. Peter's Church, Somerset Monsignor
  Samuel Tomaselli, celebrant.  Interment private Please omit flowers.
  Memoria contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association
  or the American Cancer Society.
  
  Daily American, March 18, 2002
  
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