Obituary for Robert A. Pelton
Robert A. Pelton, 80, of Auburn, died peacefully Wednesday January 5, 2022 at Auburn Community Hospital. He was a life resident of the Auburn area, the son of the late Thomas and Jane Westlake Pelton. He retired from Wegman’s Grocery. He was a communicant of SS Peter & Paul Church, and a member of the Ukrainian National Club and the Utopia Club.
He is survived by his daughters Theresa (Edward Martin) Hlywa of Sterling, NY, and Melinda Yoder of Rochester, his sons Robert (Sandi) Pelton of Seneca Falls, and Thomas Pelton of Auburn. Also surviving are two sisters Joan Rusin of Auburn, and Katie Dauerheim of Sun City Center, FL, grandchildren Zachary (Amber) and Justin Hlywa, Kevin and Rachel Yoder and Drake Pelton step-great grandchildren Natalie and Pierce, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ann and George Riley, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret "Marge" Royko in June of 1999, his brothers Thomas (Tim) and Edward Pelton and sister-in-law, Betty Pelton
Bob’s niece Lynne mentioned “uncle Bob was 80 years old, and his life was the equivalent of 2 cats with 9 lives each. He had the ability to sleep anywhere at any time, which made us all smile. His Kielbasa-making skills are legendary and his barbecue ribs unrivaled. Easter dinner and summer barbeques will make us miss him more than we already do.”
The family wishes to thank the nurses on ICU and 2nd Memorial at Auburn Community Hospital for the wonderful care and support. “God Bless them.”
Funeral services for Bob will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday in SS Peter & Paul Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Family calling hours are private.
He is survived by his daughters Theresa (Edward Martin) Hlywa of Sterling, NY, and Melinda Yoder of Rochester, his sons Robert (Sandi) Pelton of Seneca Falls, and Thomas Pelton of Auburn. Also surviving are two sisters Joan Rusin of Auburn, and Katie Dauerheim of Sun City Center, FL, grandchildren Zachary (Amber) and Justin Hlywa, Kevin and Rachel Yoder and Drake Pelton step-great grandchildren Natalie and Pierce, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ann and George Riley, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret "Marge" Royko in June of 1999, his brothers Thomas (Tim) and Edward Pelton and sister-in-law, Betty Pelton
Bob’s niece Lynne mentioned “uncle Bob was 80 years old, and his life was the equivalent of 2 cats with 9 lives each. He had the ability to sleep anywhere at any time, which made us all smile. His Kielbasa-making skills are legendary and his barbecue ribs unrivaled. Easter dinner and summer barbeques will make us miss him more than we already do.”
The family wishes to thank the nurses on ICU and 2nd Memorial at Auburn Community Hospital for the wonderful care and support. “God Bless them.”
Funeral services for Bob will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday in SS Peter & Paul Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Family calling hours are private.