ROBERT AMOS

Born July 9, 1942, Bob was a resident of Weirton, WV from birth through April 1, 2022. Bob was the son of the late Robert Franklin Amos and the late Bernice Leah Amos. Bob was the brother to the late Janice Thomas and the late William “Bill” Amos. Bob is survived by his younger sister and twin to William, Bonnie Amos – Ware.

Bob was preceded in death by the love of his life, Martha “Skip” Lynne (Allen) Amos. Bob and Skip met at Follansbee Middle School. Their love story began during letter correspondences when Bob went into the US Navy. Bob made Skip his bride on June 20, 1964, in Paris, PA. Bob and Skip would later buy a farmhouse on four acres on Wylie Ridge Road in Weirton, WV (Swearingen Hill) May 1968. Bob drew up his own architect plans and did a total renovation, addition, and three-car garage in 1975. They were very proud of their home and would later name it the “Amos Estate”. Bob would say it is where they “lived to love and loved to live”. There they grew their family and shared many wonderful memories. Bob and Skip loved the outdoors, snow skiing, water skiing, biking, jogging, gardening and were faithful Christians who attended church services every week. They were exceptionally talented and created many beautiful stained-glass pieces. Bob had a passion for reading history and his bible, which he read every day. He loved westerns and his hero was John Wayne. When Bob’s beautiful wife was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2001, he was determined to give Skip the trip of a lifetime out West. Bob drove Skip cross-country on his Harley Davidson where they spent over a month visiting several western states.

Bob was a Radarman 3rd Class Petty Officer in the US Navy during the Cubin Missel Crises. He served onboard the USS Preble (DLG-15) and the USS Sandoval (APA-194). Bob received a Good Conduct Medal for his service. Bob started working in the Strip Mines with his dad at the age of 12 and continued to work there much of his adult life as a Welder and Mechanic. Bob was a Welder at Weirton Steel Corporation 1964 – 1997 and was a Senior Welder when he retired. In 1969, Bob established, operated, and maintained Amos Welding as President and CEO for over thirty years. Bob will always be remembered for his gifted talent as a Welder. After retirement, Bob was a Bus Driver for the Hancock County Schools for a decade and was admired by many students and parents. Bob also received his Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance for the CIA in Virginia. However, Bob would not take the job to care for his wife throughout the progression of her Parkinson’s.

Bob was the most loving and devoted husband to his wife Skip and treated her like a princess. They were happily married for 57 years until the twenty – year battle with Parkinson’s took his precious wife on February 22, 2021. Bob was a wonderful daddy, papa, and great papa. Bob fought a courageous battle with Dementia for thirteen years. Bob never complained, always smiled, joked, and made others laugh. He will always be remembered for his kind, loving, compassionate heart and his sense of humor. Bob was a true gentleman.

Surviving are: Bob’s Children, Heather Lee Amos – Yeo (Timothy) of Valencia, PA, Robert “Rob” Franklin Amos (Shelley Delanta – Amos) of Weirton, WV and Shelley Thoma Borchevsky (Matt) of Palmetto, FL; Grandchildren, Zachary Thoma (twin Tyler Thoma passed July 2020), Remington Galcik (Eric), Jocelyn Amos, Twins Hunter Baselj and Hayley Baselj, Caleb Amos, Joshua Amos and Amberly Amos; Great Granddaughters, Payton Jane Galcik and Evie Rae Galcik; Step Grandchildren, Stephanie Fleming (Adam), Kristen Yeo, Logan Yeo, Brock Burnett and Eva Burnett; Step Great Grandchildren, Aria Fleming, Owen Fleming and Brooks Fleming

A private viewing was held on October 2, 2024, and private services on October 3, 2024, at McDonald – Aeberli Funeral Home in Mars, PA. Services were officiated by Minister, Steve Smithbauer. Processional immediately followed to Sewickley Cemetery in Sewickley, PA where Steve provided closing comments and prayer inside chapel of the mausoleum before entombment.