Robert I. Bedow, 86, of Spartansburg, PA, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023 at the home of his niece Cindy (Ted) Whitcher in Friendship, New York after a brief illness.
Born on November 23, 1936, in Sparty Township, Pennsylvania, he was son of Ernest and Arlie Rogers Bedow. On August 25, 1957 he married the former Shirley Ann Roush who preceded him in death on March 31, 2021.
Bob had been a self-employed repairman all of his life. He also owned and operated an Allis Chalmers Tractor Sales and Repair Shop in Clymer, New York for several years.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Rhonda Bedow of Buffalo, Sylvia Bedow of Buffalo and Linda Bedow of Forest City, NC; 4 grandchildren, Michelle (Michael) Sedia, Robert (Lena) Pryor, Katie Pryor, and Matthew (Michelle) Raymond and six great grandchildren;
2 sisters, Shirley (Norman) Wittig of Corry, PA and Donna (Steve) Fayeh of Corry, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents he was predeceased a great grandson; 2 brothers Ken and Jesse Bedow; and a sister Alice Goodwill.
A Memorial and Graveside Service will be held this summer at a date, time, and place to be announced.
