Robert Lowther

Robert H. "Bob" Lowther, Jr., 77, of Norvelt, lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease on November 23, 2025. Born March 27, 1948, Bob was the oldest son of Florence (Cummings) and the late Robert H. Lowther Sr.

After graduating from Mt. Pleasant high school, Bob enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served as an aviation mechanic and crew chief in his helicopter squadron. On July 5, 1969 he married the love of his life, the former Linda Marie Tarosky.

After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps as a Sergeant, Bob worked as a machinist at the Elliott Company in Jeannette, Pennsylvania and then Mack Truck in Hagerstown, Maryland before becoming a corrections officer at the Westmoreland County Prison. When he wasn't working, Bob enjoyed fishing, doing projects around the house, and spending time with friends and family. Bob was an active member of several area social clubs for many years.

In addition to his wife, Linda, Bob is survived by his son, Robert J. "B.J." (Tina) Lowther, his mother, Florence, and his siblings George (Tammy) Lowther, Scott (Mary) Lowther, Louise (Tony) Nalevanko, Jeanie Koshar and Lee (Rodney) Palmer, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. In addition to his father, Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Smartnick, and brother, Norman Lowther.

Family and friends will be received from 4-8PM on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at HOFFER WILT FUNERAL HOME, 2245 Mount Pleasant Rd., Norvelt, where Fr. John A Sedlak will officiate Bob's funeral services at 10 AM, Wednesday, November 26, 2025, burial with military honors accorded by the Armbrust Veterans Association will follow in St. Paul Reformed Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at: hofferwilt.com