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Robert L. Porter

Passed 12/31/2010

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Obituary For Robert L. Porter

Robert Leroy Porter, 87, of Wintersville, Ohio passed from this life on Friday, December 31, 2010 at his home. He was born June 9, 1923 in Mingo Junction, Ohio a son of the late Roy E. & Anna Neiman Porter. He was preceded in death by his daughter Roanne Whanger; brothers William Porter & Floyd Porter; and sister Hazel Ritchie. He graduated from Mingo High School and Steubenville Business College. He retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel as a maintenance repairman in 1982. Robert served his country by enlisting in the Navy during WWII, serving in the Pacific Area for 4.5  years as a First Class Petty Officer. He was a charter member of Wintersville Church of Christ where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and Trustee. He was a Bible School teacher and superintendent for many years. Robert was a member of Knights of Pythias Lodge #414 and performed with the Mingo Drum & Bugle Corp. He was a member of American Post #557 and enjoyed his grandsons’ baseball games, wrestling matches and band performances.Robert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie Bauman Porter; daughter Janis (Thom) Snyder of Hillsboro, OH; four grandsons Oney & Paul Snyder and Ryan & Russell Whanger;  sister Dorothy Aikey of Lewisville, TX; brother Ralph Porter of Canton, OH; sixteen loving nieces and nephews. Friends and Family will gather for visitation on Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville where services will be held at at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Imre Gulyas officiating. Entombment at Fort Steuben.Memorials may be made to Wintersville Church of Christ -or- Valley Hospice, Inc.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Bob Campbell

    Marge, Janice and family, So sorry for your loss of Bob. I remember him as a patient, kind-hearted man and good husband and father. Bob and Ruth

  • 09/03/2024

    Dana Snider

    Dear Janis and Family, So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. As a child, I have very fond memories of how kind he was to us 'kids'. He made us always feel welcome in your home. I am sure you have many fond memories to hold on to. Dana Cornish Snider

  • 09/03/2024

    nancy scott

    if only our thoughts could be put into words when we need them most............so sorry for your loss. please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  • 09/03/2024

    BURKE D. SULLIVAN,JR.

    MARGE MAY THE LORD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME IN YOUR LIFE. WHAT A GREAT MAN AND FELLOW K OF P LODGE BROTHER.WONDERFUL TO HAVE KNOWN A MAN DEDICATED TO HIS CHURCH AND FAMILY.BOB WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.MAY THE LORDS PEACE AND COMFORT BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. SORRY WE WILL NOT BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.IN CHRISTS LOVE BURKE& POLLY ,MILDRED SULLIVAN FAMILY.

  • 09/03/2024

    Carol Porter Hays

    To a loving aunt and winderful cousin and their families, I sent my love to you. He was a great Uncle, father, grandfather,brother. We will all miss him. Carol (Daughter of Bill Porter).

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