ROBERT EDWARDS, 66

Robert L. “Pork” Edwards, age 66 of Smicksburg died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh with his family by his side.

He was born in 1953 in Indiana to George M. and Imogene E. Lightcap Edwards.

Pork was a member of St Mary’s Mother of God Roman Catholic Church, Yatesboro and an active member of the Plumville Volunteer Fire Dept. where he received three Fireman of the Year awards.

Pork had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone. He was a skilled mechanic that had a tool for every job and could fix anything. He was known for his unique hats and handlebar mustache. He always had a nickname for those closest to him.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia (Patsy) Renosky Edwards, Smicksburg; one son and one daughter, Eric Edwards and wife Erin, North Royalton, OH; Alyssa Edwards Powers and husband Nathan, Pittsburgh; one granddaughter Ava Noelle Edwards, one sister and one brother, Cheryl Minich and husband Dennis, Home; George “Bucky” Edwards and wife Brenda, Beyer; three nieces and one nephew.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his in-laws John and Anna Renosky.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the medical staff at Montefiore Hospital for their excellent care and concern they provided for Pork and his family and for his living donor Timothy Stiffey for his selfless liver donation.

At Pork’s request, there will be no viewing. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday July 31, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Mother of God Roman Catholic Church, Yatesboro, with Fr. Ronald L. Maquinana the celebrant. Inurnment will be made in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Sagamore. The Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana has been entrusted with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Plumville Volunteer Fire Dept. or to Citizens Ambulance Service.