Robert Cotic 1936-2023

Robert was born Sept. 5, 1936, in Lowellville, the son of the late Mickey and Ann Barcevich Cotic.

He was a graduate of Struthers High School.

Robert formed a band at 14, and also filled in with other area bands.

He worked as a truck driver and repairman, until his retirement eight years ago. He owned and operated a shop at Rogers Flea Market for the past 20 years.

He loved watching the Molly B Polka Party. He had a happy-go-lucky personality and loved teasing his nieces and nephews.

Robert is survived by his sons, Jimmy (Lisa) Cotic, Jack (Suzie) Cotic, David (Kristine) Treharne and J.D. (Kelsey) Treharne; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; as well as his sister and best buddy, Evie Schepka; six nieces and nephews, six great-nieces and -nephews and numerous great-great-nieces and -nephews; and a special friend, Linda.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Susan Treharne, in 2014; a sister, Norma Hempstead; and brothers-in-law, Chuck Hempstead and Mickey Schepka; a grandson, Bobby Cotic; and a great-nephew, Brandon St.Pierre.

Following Chick’s wishes, no services will be observed.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of the Valley and his caregiver, David.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements, www.linsley-royal.com/obituary/robert-cotic

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