Robert J. Peterson

Robert J. Peterson, 67, of New Derry, died Monday, April 28, 2025 at Mountain View Memory Care, Greensburg. He was born July 20, 1957, in Latrobe, PA, a son of Patricia L. (Kelly) Peterson of Blairsville and the late Eugene R. Peterson. Prior to retirement Robert worked at City Brewing, Latrobe as a Maintenance Supervisor. Robert was a member of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Derry Rod & Gun Club, and the American/Greek Catholic Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, golf, cooking for his loved ones, and playing in the pool league at Tommasini’s Tavern. Robert is survived by his daughters Sara E. Peterson and husband Scott Boyce of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; and Nicolette Peterson of Blairsville; one grandson Colton Peterson; one brother George Peterson and wife Kathy of Ligonier; three sisters Darlene Blansett and husband Don of Murrysville, Alice Moore and husband Bill of Blairsville, and Sandy Kline and husband Lynn of Blairsville; one step brother Joseph Shimko of Salemville; one step sister Terri Schrack; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is survived by his two former spouses Jacqueline Peterson and Renee Peterson. Besides his father, Robert is preceded in death by his step brother Craig Shimko. Family will receive friends for Robert’s Life Celebration 4-7 PM Thursday, May 1, 2025 in the Matthew X. Merlin Funeral Home, Inc. 529 N. Chestnut St. Derry 724-694-8331. A Blessing Service will be held 11 AM Friday, May 2, 2025 in the funeral home with Rev. Salvatore R. Lamendola officiating. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Mountain View Memory Care for the care and love they gave Robbie. Online condolences may be made to www.merlinfuneralhome.com.

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