Robert C. Skarlinski, age 83 of Ashtabula, died at his residence May 16, 2016.

Bob was born August 28, 1932 in Cleveland, the son of Walter and Dolly Rupp Skarlinski. He attended Dorset School and then entered the Unites States Army where he proudly served his country until he was honorably discharged.

Bob worked at the Ashtabula Rubber Company and later retired from the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad as a Car Inspector after 23 years of service.

Bob is a member of the Kingsville Presbyterian Church who loved to snack on candies and junk food. He also was an avid card player, playing poker with his brothers and pinochle. He liked to fish and do crossword puzzles, have breakfast with the Railroad friends’ and was a Cleveland Sports fan for his entire life. Bob’s cherished the time he spent with his family and loved to follow his grandchildren at their sporting events.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Daniel Skarlinski, brothers William, Walter, James Skarlinski and a sister Jennie Skarlinski.

Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beverly Allemeirer Skarlinski, sons Robert Skarlinski of Rock Hill, S.C., Michael Skarlinski of Erie, Pa., daughters Rebecca (Thomas) Berkstresser of Meadville, PA., Carolyn (Phil) Holden of Sheffield,  brothers Thomas (Sandy) Skarlinski, Ronald ( Karen) Skarlinski of Ashtabula, sister Mary Grubb of Columbus, sisters-in-laws Louise Skarlinski of Ashtabula. Ida Skarlinski of Andover, Frieda Nadack of Chardon, grandchildren Robert, Hillary, Michael, Stacia, Amanda, Maxwel, Lydia, Philip (Liz) and two great-grandchildren Harper Holden and Miles Cathy.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2016, 11:00 am at the Kingsville Presbyterian Church with Pastor Mary Susan Pisano officiating. Burial will take place at Dorset Cemetery with the American Legion Post 743 Honor Squad conducting Military Honors.

Calling hour will be held at the church from 10:00 am until 11:00 am Thursday morning, May 19, 2016.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Kingsville Presbyterian Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the church or the Fleming Billman Funeral Home which is handling the arrangements.

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