Robert Fredrick Whitcomb

He was born in Titusville, Pa., on Nov. 17, 1941, a son of the late Frances E. (Surrena) and Sidmore A. Whitcomb.

Robert served in the U.S. Navy as a petty officer third class aboard the USS Renshaw and was a member of his local Veterans of Foreign Wars while he lived in New York.

He worked as a purchasing manager at Dahlstroms Manufacturing in New York for over 30 years. After leaving Dahlstroms, he owned and operated RFW Sales and Servic

He was united in marriage to Cindy R. Griffin on July 31, 2012.

Bob was energetic and lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed hunting, golfing , socializing, kayaking and working on his property in Grottoes.

He attended Covenant Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg with his wife, who survives.

Robert is also survived by two daughters: Tessie L. Nowell and husband, Steve, of Jamestown, N.Y., and Tanya L. Barmore, of Bradford, Pa.; a sister, Sondra Tarr of New York; a son-in-law, Rich Becker, widower of Tammy of Sinclairville, N.Y.; five grandchildren: Rebecca, Randall, Forrester, Lillian and Travis; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tammy L. Becker; and four siblings: William Ruff, Jack Rickalton, Marion Bishop and Norma Markovich.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.johnsonfs.com.