Robert "Bob" Gaskin
August 26, 1943 ~ November 28, 2020
Robert “Bob” Gaskin, of Burgettstown, Pa, a self-employed truck driver died Saturday, November 28, 2020, after complications with his heart. He was 77 years old.
Bob was born on August 26, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pa to Aubrey Stanley and Marian Carolyn Warchol Gaskin.
Bob loved to work. He drove his truck over three million miles. He would be in his truck all week and on the weekends he would be working underneath his truck keeping it in tip-top shape.
He loved trucks and cars and was always tinkering with them. On the weekends he enjoyed going to swap meets at the Canfield Fairgrounds.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, William “Bill” Gaskin.
Bob is survived by his wife of 29 years, Rose Anna Alloway Gaskin, sons, Robert (Melissa) Mankey of Burgettstown, PA, and Ryan Gaskin of Midway, PA; daughter, Angela (Brian) Davidson of Hickory, PA; and his grandchildren, Harley and Dillon Davidson, Tristin, Dixiann, and Liam Gaskin.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Greco- Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be celebrated 11 AM on Wednesday.
Masks are required to be worn at all times while visiting the funeral home.
Interment will be in Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Florence, PA
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With heartfelt condolences we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Love, Brett, Colleen, Francesca and Alessandra.
Prayers and sympathy to the Gaskin family. I knew Bobby from when I worked for Weirton Bandag. He used to be a regular customer and I always enjoyed our conversations while he was getting his truck serviced. May he Rest In Peace.
Bob delivered Customer Material and Galvanizing Supplies to Korns for well over 25 years. He always brought donuts or cookies along with his freight
It was truly a pleasure working with Bob over the years. He will be deeply missed by the Sales Team at Tri-State Trailer Sales.
Although we only got to meet Bob in the past few years, through Bill it seems like we have known him forever. He was a great guy and will be missed,
Rob and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
“Robert Gaskin” will remain in our hearts forever. Lisa & Louie Leo & Sarah Bre & Jeremy Anthony & Shana
Bob always made us laugh he was always joking and laughing when we seen him. Thank you for making us feel like we are part of the family.