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Robert P. Rea, 79, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday. He was born in New Rochelle, N.Y., son of the late John and Madeline (Weldon) Rea. He married Susan Petroff in 1970.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years; two daughters, Kristy Wall in Florida and Elizabeth Hammond and husband, Scott, of Pittsburgh; two sons, Jonathan of Hollidaysburg and David and wife, Amy, of Lemont; seven grandchildren: Alex, Addison, Aiden, Connor, Lucy, Jack and Emerson; a sister, Barbara Stanley; and four brothers: John, William, James and Timothy.
Bob graduated from Bishop Guilfoyle High School in 1965 and graduated from Juniata College in 1969 with a BS in history and the Dickinson School of Law in 1972.
He was the founding partner of Rea, Rea & Lashinsky Law Office.
Bob attended Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, was a Past President of the Rotary Club of Hollidaysburg, and he was an Eagle Scout.
He enjoyed attending PSU football, playing golf and spending time with his family.
Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church of Hollidaysburg.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Central Pennsylvania Humane Society: www.CentralPaHumane.org; or Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 315 Jones St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.
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