Robert “Bob” Diehm Newcombe, 66, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 24, 2019 at his residence.
He was born September 4, 1952 in Huntington, Pennsylvania to the late Robert A. Newcombe and the late Ann Diehm Newcombe.
Bob graduated from State College High School. He went on to Penn State as a freshman and then transferred to University Pitt – Bradford where he graduated. Bob attended graduate school at Ohio State University. He was Presbyterian by faith. Bob worked for A.K. Steel in the Labor Relations. He was a member of the Elks in Butler. Bob was involved as a volunteer for NAMI. He was a former member of the Titusville Kiwanis Club.
Bob is survived by his one son, Michael (Kira) Newcombe of Butler, PA; one daughter, Beth Newcombe of Butler, PA; four grandchildren, Alina Newcombe, Lily Guntrum, Emerson Newcombe, Ryan Elizabeth Newcombe; two brothers, David (Pat) Newcombe of Ferrum, VA, Thomas I. (Debra) Newcombe of Titusville, PA; one sister, Barbara Gumper of Mt. Bethel, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Joe Newcombe; brother-in-law, David Gumper; and brother, John Newcombe.
Family and friends will be received Saturday, June 22, 2019, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Thompson – Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA 16001.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.