Davis

Robert “Rob” Arden Davis Jr., 61, of Jackson Center, Pa., passed into the arms of his loving Heavenly Father on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Pittsburgh, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

On Oct. 12, 1961, Rob was born in Corry, Pa., and was the son of Robert A. Davis Sr. of Edinboro and Anne Shabaan of Corry. He graduated in 1979 from General McLane High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and after receiving an honorable discharge, he then continued to serve in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for several years.

Rob was a sales manager working through the years for several companies including Pennock’s Sales and Service in McKean, Pa., Findley Welding Supply, General Welding, Airgas and Goss Gas in Franklin, Pa.

Rob married Melinda (Mindy) Marsh, of Cambridge Springs, Pa., in October 1990. They moved to Harrisville, where they built their life together. They were blessed with three daughters, Julia (Johnny) Stiglitz, of Knox, Pa., Morgan Davis (Chad Hulings), of Slippery Rock and Jordan Davis, of Harrisville.

Rob will be remembered by his friends and family for his sense of humor and love of life. He never hesitated to share his love of America. He enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, attending the races with his buddy, Jack, camping with Bobby and spending time with his friends and family.

In addition to his wife and daughters, he is survived by his parents; stepparents, Iva Davis and Adel Shabaan; sister, Kathy Booth, of Lewes, Del.; brother, Rusty (Desiree) Davis, of Girard, Pa.; and multiple aunts, uncles, brothers and sister, in-laws and nieces and nephews.

His family would like to thank all the wonderful medical personnel that took care of him throughout his cancer battle.

DAVIS — The family of Robert “Rob” Arden Davis Jr., who died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at SMITH FUNERAL HOME in Slippery Rock.

A funeral service will be observed at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hillman Cancer Center of Pittsburgh.

Interment will be in McCray Cemetery in Corry, Pa.

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