With Sympathy: Bob Woodworth

Our thoughts are with the family of Roaming Shores resident Bob Woodworth who passed away over the weekend. Bob was an active participant in the Promotion Club’s Bike Group over the summer.

Robert F. Woodworth, age 74, died on Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Altoona, Pa.

He was born on Oct. 2, 1941, in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of Frank Henry and Bertha (Berzensky) Woodworth. Bob was married to Carol (Owens) Woodworth on Nov. 22, 1976.

He was a machinist who retired from Kennametal Inc., Orwell, after 46 years of service. Bob was a Vietnam Veteran serving from 1964-1966.

Memberships include: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, VFW, Ashtabula Co. Radio Club, Ashtabula Co. EOC, and Greenway Rails to Trails. He enjoyed Hamm Radio, Biking, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife; children, Zoann (Mike) Simpson, John (Debby), Tammy, Tom (Michele) and Frank Woodworth; sister, Roberta (Hugh) VanWinkle; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass, officiated by The Rev. John Madden, will be held 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15th, at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 3049 State Rt. 45, Rock Creek, Ohio. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Rock Creek, Ohio, with U.S. Army Military Honors.

Visitation will be on Thursday, April 14th, 6 to 8 p.m. at the PAINE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 140 E. Main St., Orwell, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church.

Condolences at painefuneralhome.com and starbeacon.com.