Obituary
Mr. Robert Lee Garbart, 79, passed away peacefully on August
18, 2024 at Ruby Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Robert was born in Uniontown on March 16, 1945.
He was preceded in death by his son, William Garbart; his
parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Glisan Garbart; his in-laws, Edwin and Retha
Ridley; his brother, Kenneth Garbart; and his brother-in-law, Lloyd Bolinger.
Robert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marilyn Ridley
Garbart; daughter, Donna; grandchildren, Lizabeth and Noah; sister, Kathryn
Bolinger; brother, John (Christina) Garbart; sister-in-law, Thelma Garbart,
sister-in-law, Cindy Ridley, EdD; and brother-in-law, Timothy (Kathy) Ridley;
and several nieces and nephews and their children.
Bob graduated from North Union High School and West Virginia
University, where he earned his degree in Civil Engineering. Prior to retirement, Bob was the owner of
Garbart Engineering Company and Garbart Consulting Services.
Bob was a very active 50+ year member of the Calvary United
Methodist Church, serving on and chairing numerous committees over the
years. He was also a member of the
Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, where he had held several state
offices and was a retired member of the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Viewing for Robert will be at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral
Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401, on Thursday, August 22
from 2 to 8 PM. The funeral service will
be held at the funeral home on Friday, August 23 at 11 AM with Pastor Ryan
Washabaugh officiating from the Calvary United Methodist Church of Uniontown.
Inurnment is in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to
the Calvary United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, 34 Clarke Avenue,
Uniontown, PA 15401 or to the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers
(PSPE), Mathcounts Program, 908 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA
17108 in Bob’s memory.
Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and
encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com
Donations
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Calvary United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, 34 Clarke Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401 or to the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers (PSPE), Mathcounts Program, 908 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17108 in Bob’s memory