Robert Owen Chadwick

Robert Owen Chadwick, 80, of Washington, died on Sunday, October 7, 2018, in his home.   He was born on May 3, 1938, in Washington, a son of the late Earl M. and Alice Rush Chadwick.   He attended Trinity Area Schools.   His family raised him on a horse farm where the Washington Crown Center now stands.   Mr. Chadwick proudly served with the Army National Guard, in the 110th Infantry Regiment.   For 43 years, he worked as a truck driver and warehouseman for Pyramid and Guttman Oil Companies.   He was a member of the Teamsters Local 926 for 43 years.   Robert played a large part in helping to start the Canton Volunteer Fire Department on Weirich Ave.   He attended Trinity Bible Fellowship.   Mr. Chadwick coached Little League Football for Log Pile Lagonda, and Washington Youth Baseball.   He loved spending time with his family.   A Pittsburgh Steelers and Wild Things Baseball fan, he enjoyed watching NASCAR Racing, working in the yard, and woodworking.  Shorty’s was his favorite place to eat.   On October 12, 1957, he married Diane Ramey, who survives.  On Friday they would have celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.   Also surviving are three sons, Mark (Gloria) Chadwick, of Madera, CA, Brian (Denise) Chadwick, of Cibolo, TX and Jay (Kimberly) Chadwick, of Washington; two sisters, Mary Alice Zimmerman, of Burnsville, MN and Kathleen Bell, of Washington; six grandchildren, Samuel, Robert, Madeline, Alexis, Daniel and Alexander; as well as several nieces and nephews.   Deceased are a brother, Donald Scott Chadwick, and a sister, Carol Henley.   Friends will be received on Friday, October 12, 2018, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Home, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA, where services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, October 13, 2018, with Pastor Michael Roach officiating.   Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery.