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Robert Reese Schoenberger Staff, New Castle News Robert Reese Schoenberger, 89, of Connoquenessing, Pa., departed this life June 12, 2004. Robert was born in September 1914 in Pittsburgh. He graduated from Perry High School and later married Virginia Jones, also of Pittsburgh. He retired from Alling & Cory Paper Co., now International Paper, in 1980. During his distinguished career with Alling and Cory, he received the Salesman of the Year award several times. Robert was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his two loving and devoted daughters, Rose Marie Patterson and Roberta Jean Schoenberger, both of Chesapeake, Va.; a granddaughter, Cara Bloom, and her daughters, Stella Bloom and Addie Bloom, of West Hardtford, Conn.; as well as a host of wonderful friends, neighbors and former students. Robert loved life, especially jazz, animals and nature, and thoroughly enjoyed sharing and teaching his stained glass classes. He taught at Butler County Community College, the Hoyt Institute of Fine Art and Generations Together sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh. He was an active member of the Associated Artists of Butler County, where many of his stained glass lamps have been on display, as well as in other shops and galleries in the tri-state area. Robert faithfully attended St. Peter�s Episcopal Church in Butler. Robert believed in �giving back� to the communities in which he lived and served tirelessly on various committees and boards. He was always active in community affairs. He was one of the original members of the Cranberry Township Water Authority and later served on the Connoquenessing Water Authority. For many years, he was involved in the Butler County Association for Retarded Citizens. Memorial donations may be made in his name to St. Peter�s Episcopal Church, Butler, or the Associated Artists of Butler County. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at St. Peter�s Episcopal Church in Butler. Arrangements are by the Kinsey-Volz Funeral Home, 328 W. Main St., Evans City. Condolences may be e-mailed to www.kinseyvolzfuneralhome.com. Add a comment  |
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