Robert L. Kluskey, 82, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 in UPMC, Pittsburgh.

He was born on November 18, 1937 in Fairpoint, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Estella (Bishop) Kluskey.

Bob was a retired coal miner having worked for Consolidated Coal.  He was a kind, gentle soul who loved vacationing in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, sitting outside on his patio, and rooting on the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a Protestant by Faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Clark & Delores Street, and his brother and sister-in-law, Bud & Marple Kluskey.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mary Jo Kluskey. His daughter, Robin (Mike) Brinkley of Apopka, Florida, and his son, Eric Kluskey of St. Clairsville, Ohio.  His stepchildren, Diana Shanks, Lori (Don) Cook, Lisa (Mike) Kelly, and Douglas (Nancy) Mowder all of St. Clairsville, and David Mowder of Westerville, Ohio.  His grandchildren, Brandon Kluskey, Christopher (Heidi) Mowder, Nicholas Shanks, Zachary (Alyssa) Pata, Danielle Holt, Sam (Chad) Carlisle, Kaz Pata, Logan (Breanna) Cook along with 8 great grandchildren, Miles and Mason Mowder, Paxton Shanks, Sophia Pata, Kylie and Hayden Holt, Redd Carlisle, and Creed Campbell.  His niece, Leslei Street, nephew, Chip Street, his neighbors and good friends, Robert and Bobbie Diehl and Elaine Butch, and his beloved dog, RJ.

Due to COVID-19 government recommendations, a private visitation is being held. Arrangements entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville and online condolences may be expressed at www.toothmanfuneralhome.com.

In honor of his love for animals, especially dogs, memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont County Animal Shelter.