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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Tootie Greene, Josh and Abigail Hawanchak
November 19, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Love,
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Cathy Snyder
November 21, 2020
The Coyner family was very close to my family back in our old neighborhood. Bob was especially good friends with my brothers Jack, Art, Dave and Lloyd and my sister Amy. He did a great job taking photos at my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary Party. He will be missed. ... Continue Reading
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Linda, Barry & Nick
November 20, 2020
With deepest sympathy,

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paul r shiring
November 20, 2020
Bob sold me my first backhoe from Pascoe Ford in Delmont in 1972. Bob was not a salesman - he became your "life long" friend. True to his word and always, always there with a helping hand. You just don't come across many people like this in your lifetime. And I am so... Continue Reading
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November 19, 2020
Our deepest condolences. Love Timothy & Lisa Hladon

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Academy of Science and Art of Pittsburgh
November 19, 2020
The Academy of Science and Art of Pittsburgh and the Photographic Section will make a contribution to Fit 4 Boxing in Bob's memory.
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Anne Macklin
November 19, 2020
Bob was a kind and wonderful man. I always enjoyed talking with him at the Cemetery Conferences. He had such a way of making you feel you were the most important person in the room. Such a treasure! Rest easy my friend! Anne Macklin, Calvary Cemetery, Altoona P... Continue Reading
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November 19, 2020
Sincere Sympathy, Love Carol & Jesse Powell
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