Robert R. Harper

Robert R. “Bob” Harper, 88 of Ellwood City passed away at UPMC Passavant Cranberry on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Born in Ellwood City on March 18, 1934, Bob was the son of the late, Manuel & Alice Mitchell Harper. He is survived by his wife, the former Catherine L. Mount, whom he married on September 20, 1980. Bob had retired after over 30 years of service as a lineman for the Ellwood Electric Department. Bob was a veteran of the Army and an avid country music and Elvis fan. Bob was a well known bass player and singer in the Ellwood area. He played with Dave Mac, The Cortez Brothers and his last band was Jim Strange and the Strangers. Bob also coached men’s softball years ago. Besides his wife Catherine, Bob is survived by his sisters, Marylu Strohecker of Ellwood City and Ruth Glisan of Pittsburgh and a brother, Paul Harper of Ellwood City and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Joseph A. Tomon, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 97 Grim Avenue, Ellport on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 2 to 4 PM and 6 PM until the time of his service at 8 PM with Pastor Sam Fidell. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert R. Harper, please visit our flower store.