Robert E. Carney Sr. 1930-2023
BOARDMAN — Robert “Bob” E. Carney Sr. passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 93, surrounded by his family, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023.
Bob was born Aug. 30, 1930, in Youngstown to Patrick and Anna Kinney Carney.
He was the youngest of six children — John, Rita, Patrick and George Carney, and Eleanore Nemeth.
Bob had a strong love and commitment to both faith and family, as illustrated by his two long and successful marriages.
He was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Charles Church.
Bob first married Margaret “Peggy” Prosser on May 31, 1952. They had three children, Linda (Robert) Handel, Robert Carney Jr. and Barbara (Dean) Lysowski.
After Peggy’s death, Bob married Ellen Barrett on Dec. 27, 1984. Together they created a blended family with her three children, Rick Barrett, Lisa Pavlansky and Cathy (Jim) Martin.
His career was in construction, the majority of which was spent at Keffler Bridge and Construction Company as a superintendent.
In his free time, Bob liked to help people. He could always be found assisting family and friends to build, remodel or repair whatever was needed. His grandchildren would brag, “Papa can fix anything!”
Bob’s greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially their yearly visits to the Canfield Fair. He could never get enough time with his 10 grandchildren, Julie (Todd) Sardich, Megan Handel, Sean (Rebecca) Lysowski, Katie (Jon) Emler, Kelly (Anthony) Calcagni, Nicole, Jenna and Lauren Pavlansky, and Marisa and Stephanie Martin, and his 10 great-grandchildren, Stella, Lily and Ethan Sardich, Carter, Declan and Nolan Lysowski, Brody, Brayden and Brynlee Calgagni, and Landon Emler.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Crossroads Hospice and Bob’s wonderful and dedicated caregivers, Debbie, Noel and Kat, along with their special helpers, Logan and Ryan. Words cannot express our gratitude.
The family will receive relatives and friends 9 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Ave., Boardman, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial.
Professional arrangements were handled by Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.
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