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Robert Montford Westlake

10/20/1918 - 2/8/2016

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Obituary For Robert Montford Westlake

Robert “Bob” Montford Westlake, 97, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away quietly Monday, February 8, 2016 at the home of his daughter, Roberta L. Young. He was born in Steubenville, OH on October 20, 1918, he was the son of the late Mont Ford Westlake and Clara (Lodge) Westlake. He was preceded in death by his son Robert Michael (twin of daughter, Roberta) and his wife Mary Wilma (Gerchak) Westlake. Robert was a catcher for the Bill and Faye Baseball Team in the mid ‘40s, coach of the Wintersville Little League Baseball Team in the mid ‘50s. He was a veteran of W.W.II serving as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army in both the Asiatic-Pacific and European Theater Operations. He was a member of the American Legion, Steubenville Post#33, V.F.W, Masonic Lodge, Steubenville #45, Osiris Shriners and Finley United Methodist Church. His greatest love was the game of golf, when he became a caddy at the age of 14. He and his wife, endearingly remembered as “Squirrel”, could be found most days at the LaBelle “Goat Hill” Golf Course. Upon retirement from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, they moved to Florida “to live their dream” and play golf in the sun for 34 years. They continued to follow the Pro Golf Tour in the South as they had done in the Tri-State area. He played on courses in Ireland and Scotland, including St. Andrews. He retired his clubs at the age of 95. Robert is survived by his daughter, Roberta (John) Young of Steubenville, OH; three grandchildren Amber (David) Umphlett of Egg Harbor, NJ, S.Sgt. William (Sofia) Sargeant of Tipp City, OH and Jennifer (Jake) Myers of Commercial Point, OH; eight grandchildren Abigail, Allison, Gabriel, Julia, Olivia, Christian, Jacob and Brittany; two great grandchildren Bronx and Jude. Per Robert’s request final arrangements will be immediate with no services.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Chuck and June

    Oh, Robbie. I know you knew this day would come, but it is so hard. Chuck and I will be praying that Jesus the comfort that only He can give. Love you!

  • 09/03/2024

    Theresa Czaruk Stotler

    Memory Eternal I have very fond memories of golfing with your parents at CCC. Rpberta you must have taken great care of your father.

  • 09/03/2024

    Mrs. Robert Maxwell

  • 09/03/2024

    Lori and Mel Timberlake

    Robbie, you and the family have our love and prayers. What a blessing for your Dad to be with you in your home. We love you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Janet Amick

  • 09/03/2024

    Charlotte Saunders

    So sorry for your loss! Robbie, I am so happy you had this time with him.

  • 09/03/2024

    Frank Kearns PGC Trinity 79

    Rest well my brother, you have lived a good life on this earth and now you can be with your loved ones who went before you. God Bless you and be with your family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Frank L. Kearns, Jr.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dave and Mary

    Sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Natalie J. Doty

    Robbie, I am so sorry to hear of this sadness for you and your family. Remember, prayers are always being said to help you with this sorrow.

  • 09/03/2024

    Marge (Lodge) Silverio

    Hi Roberta, I am your cousin in Florida. I have been thinking about Bob and wondering if he was still in Florida. When I think of him I remember him and my dad wrestling in mom and dad's living room. Also I loved to see them dance. Your dad lived a long life and I'm sure he loved all those children. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Randy Pohjola

    Roberta, I'm very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. I played on his little league Yankees team for four years and have only fond memories of that time. I also love golf and will carry the torch for your Dad. Now I know why he would not let me play golf on the days I was to pitch....it might mess up my golf game. We send our best wishes to your family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Chuck Lodge

    I wish I could have seen him dance. And wrestle with your dad! May we all retire our clubs at 95!

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