Robert C. Bethel, 82, Pittsburgh, died July 15, 2013, at the Forbes Hospice. Born Aug. 29, 1930, in Somerset, son of the late Albert & Bessie E. (Kimmel) Bethel. Preceded in death by brothers Albert and Earl J., a sister Helen Sarver, and two special nieces Sandra Melago, and Carole Kelley. Survived by his wife of 44 years Sandra L. Kelly Bethel, a daughter Kimberly J. and a grandson Shae Alexander Wofford. He was in the Air Force during the Korean War, a former employee of Valley Vulcan Mold, a member of the Loyalhanna Community Center and a 57-year member of the American Legion CSA Fraternal Life Post 0515 of Latrobe. He was an artist, enjoyed working with wood and gardening. Visitation at the D'Alessandro Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd. Butler at 46th Streets, Lawrenceville on Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m., where a service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Forbes Hospice, 4800 Friendship Ave. Pgh., PA 15224.
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