Robert M. Rodway 1963-2023

Robert was born June 4, 1963, in Youngstown, the son of Don and Margaret “Peg” Case Rodway. Robert was a 1982 graduate of Liberty High School and attended Youngstown State University.

He worked various jobs at Giant Eagle, Youngstown Playhouse, Hill’s and Rodway’s Flowers. Robert was an avid lover of the arts, and as a co-director of the Orbit Heaven Puppet Team for nearly 12 years, he spent a lot of his time making various set designs and puppets himself. Robert also was a skilled ventriloquist; he performed for many years making children and adults laugh.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother Peg Rodway of Warren; his sister, Lori (Mark) Furlong of Liberty; his nieces, Amber (Michael) Heldreth and great-niece, Emily of Mogadore; and Katelyn (Jerrid) Lujan; and great-nephew, Owen of Gilbert, Ariz.

Calling hours will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2023, at Pleasant Valley Church, Niles, with services to follow.

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