Robert L. Coyner Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Obituary

Robert L. Coyner

At home, surrounded by his wife and family, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Robert L. Coyner, Sr. of Zelienople. Born on June 29, 1928 in Crafton to the late Leon Graham and Helen Campbell Coyner. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by brothers Harry, William, and Thomas Coyner and sisters Dorie Krecez and Virginia Branagan. Robert will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife Lorraine (Feiling) of 67 yrs., children Denise (Joseph) Garrity, Robert (Terri) Coyner, Jr., Margaret (Mark) Baier, and Anita (John) Greager, and grandchildren Natalie Seigh, Elaine Hafner, Alicia Hafner, Matthew Coyner, Nathan Baier, Stephen Baier, John Greager, and Michael Greager and great grandchildren Tilaina Neal, Tatiana Boykin, Bennett Baier, Ian Baier, Ava Baier Braden Greager, Declan Greager, and Malcolm Greager. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Robert proudly served our country in the US Army during the occupation of Japan following WW II. He was the proud owner Three Rivers Tractors and Equipment, was also employed by Lesco and Pascoe Equipment, and had been the superintendent of Parks and Recreation for the City of Pittsburgh. He was a man of strong faith and was a member of the former Annunciation Church, St. Catherine of Sweden, and currently St. Gregory Catholic Church, and a member of the Nights of Columbus. He was an avid and talented photographer and was a member and past president of the Pittsburgh Photographic Section of Science and Art of Pittsburgh, where he won many awards for his photographs. An active and enthusiastic member of Fit 4 Boxing - Rock Steady Program where he cherished his fellow friends as they courageously “Punched out Parkinsons!” each week. Friends received Friday 1-3 & 6-8 p.m. & Saturday 8-8:45 a.m. at Simons Funeral Home, Inc, 7720 Perry Hwy, Pgh, PA 15237. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Catherine of Sweden Church, 2554 Wildwood Road, Allison Park, PA 15101. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fit 4 Boxing, IMO - Bob Coyner, 2411 Willow Oak Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101.
June 29, 1928 - November 17, 202006/29/192811/17/2020
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At home, surrounded by his wife and family, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Robert L. Coyner, Sr. of Zelienople. Born on June 29, 1928 in Crafton to the late Leon Graham and Helen Campbell Coyner. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by brothers Harry, William, and Thomas Coyner and sisters Dorie Krecez and Virginia Branagan. Robert will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife Lorraine (Feiling) of 67 yrs., children Denise (Joseph) Garrity, Robert (Terri) Coyner, Jr., Margaret (Mark) Baier, and Anita (John) Greager, and grandchildren Natalie Seigh, Elaine Hafner, Alicia Hafner, Matthew Coyner, Nathan Baier, Stephen Baier, John Greager, and Michael Greager and great grandchildren Tilaina Neal, Tatiana Boykin, Bennett Baier, Ian Baier, Ava Baier Braden Greager, Declan Greager, and Malcolm Greager. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Robert proudly served our country in the US Army during the occupation of Japan following WW II. He was the proud owner Three Rivers Tractors and Equipment, was also employed by Lesco and Pascoe Equipment, and had been the superintendent of Parks and Recreation for the City of Pittsburgh. He was a man of strong faith and was a member of the former Annunciation Church, St. Catherine of Sweden, and currently St. Gregory Catholic Church, and a member of the Nights of Columbus. He was an avid and talented photographer and was a member and past president of the Pittsburgh Photographic Section of Science and Art of Pittsburgh, where he won many awards for his photographs. An active and enthusiastic member of Fit 4 Boxing - Rock Steady Program where he cherished his fellow friends as they courageously “Punched out Parkinsons!” each week. Friends received Friday 1-3 & 6-8 p.m. & Saturday 8-8:45 a.m. at Simons Funeral Home, Inc, 7720 Perry Hwy, Pgh, PA 15237. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Catherine of Sweden Church, 2554 Wildwood Road, Allison Park, PA 15101. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fit 4 Boxing, IMO - Bob Coyner, 2411 Willow Oak Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101.

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Friday, November 20 2020
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21
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Saturday, November 21 2020
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