Robert "Bob" L. Cross

Robert "Bob" L. Cross, of McKeesport, left this life after living his 87 years, Thursday, February 14, 2019 in McKeesport. He was born December 28, 1931 in McKeesport and was the son of the late Bruce Cross and Mary Watson Cross Kelly. Bob in his latter years met and fell in love with The Church of Jesus Christ in Monongahela, where he became a member and a deacon, which gave him peace of life. He was retired hydraulic repair operator of the former US Steel National Tube Works in McKeesport and was also US ARMY Korean War Veteran. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Norma L. (Nolfi) Cross, daughter, Vickie (Bill) Mihalek of Port Vue, sons, Bruce (Fabiola) Cross of Frederick, MD and Eric (Candi) Cross of Weirsdale, Fl, step-daughters, Vicki (Damien) Orsini of Baden, and Valerie (the late Robert) Shaw of Elizabeth Twp., brother, Bill (Sophie) Cross of Uniontown, 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was loved by all. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, February 24, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ, 525 6th Street, Monongahela, PA 15063 at 4:30 pm, All are welcome. Condolences may be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com