Robert L. Sanich, 81 of Roseville died Tuesday July 12, 2016 at ACMH Hospital. 

Born April 15, 1935 in Roseville, he was the son of Anthony (Tony) and Nellie H. (Malec) Sanich. 

Bob married the former Patricia A. Schuette, she survives. 

A Karns City High School Graduate, Bob found employment at Pullman Standard and later worked for Sprint in Butler. 

A veteran of the US Marine Corp, Bob served as a Corporal during the Korean war.  He was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Occupation Medal.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #488 in Bradys Bend.  

A member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, Bob was an avid history reader.  In his younger years, he loved hunting, farming, being outside and loved spending his life in Roseville.  Bob could often be found outside sharing stories with his family and friends and spending time with his grandchildren and German Shepherds. 

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Sanich of Roseville, 3 daughters-Lisa Bainey of Austin, PA, Julie McCrea of Butler, Antoinette Sanich (Michael Heilman) of Kittanning and 1 son-Thomas (Lisa) Sanich of Roseville.  Bob is also survived by 7 grandchildren who were the light of his life- Katherine Kiefer, Ryan Bainey, Cristin McCrea, Laura McCrea, Hilary McCrea, Evan Heilman, Olivia Heilman, 1 great grandchild Raegyn Allshouse, and 1 sister Katherine Haag of St. Charles, MO.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.

Friends of Robert L. Sanich will be received 2-4, 6-8PM Sunday July 17, 2016 at Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way East Brady, PA 16028. 

A parish prayer service will be held at 3PM Sunday.

An American Legion service will held at 6PM Sunday.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM Monday July 18, 2016 at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church with the Rev. John Butler officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, the Sanich family asks that memorials be made in Bob’s name to St. Patrick Church, 915 State Route 68 East Brady, PA 16028

To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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