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Robert C. Sims. Sr.

August 3, 1930 — October 5, 2025

Tarentum

Robert C. Sims. Sr., 95, of Tarentum, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge. He was born August 3, 1930 in Tarentum to the late Ralph and Dora (Ross) Sims. Robert has lived his entire life in the area and was of the Protestant faith. He was a Lab Technician for Upper Allegheny Joint Sewer Authority for 34 years. Robert was a veteran of the Korean era serving in the US Marine Corps. He was a member of Highland Hose for 77 years and longest serving member of Tarentum Fire Department. Robert graduated from Tarentum High School in 1948 and enjoyed golf, cross word puzzles and jig saw puzzles.

Survivors include his children Margaret (Kevin) Wyant, of Fawn Twp., Robert (Judith) Sims, of Lower Burell and Karen Allen, of Allegheny Twp.; grandchildren Christa (Ludwig) Rocabado, Robert (Carley) Wyant, Jamie (Keith) Bastine and Andrew Wyant and great grandchildren Dexter, Annie and Kaley. Also surviving is his sister Carol Licata, of Lower Burell. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Donna Jean (Humes) Sims in 2017; and siblings Connie Baker, Audrey Wilson, Betty Jane Boda, Ralph Sims, Richard Sims, Eileen Geahry, William Sims and James Sims and son in law Jack Allen.

Visitation Wednesday from 2PM until the time of service at 7 PM in Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Private burial will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Twp. Highland Hose will meet in the funeral home, Wednesday at 6:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Highland Hose Fire Department. VISIT: dusterfuneralhomeinc.com

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