Robert Biscoe

Robert Biscoe, 85, of Bentleyville, died Friday, April 15, 2011 in Washington Hospital.

He was born January 18, 1926 in Bentleyville, a son of Joe and Emma Packmayer Biscoe.

He was a graduate of the Bentleyville High School, where he played basketball and scored 500 points in one season, the first time record for the WPIAL.

A veteran, he served during World War II as a corporal with the United States Army in Central Europe.

Mr. Biscoe retired from General Motors and worked at the Fisher Body plant.

He was a 65 year member of the American Legion Post 165, Bentleyville.

Mrs. Biscoe enjoyed the horse races at the Meadows and once said he was the last of the two-dollar betters.

Surviving are two children, Robert J. Biscoe (the late Gayle Ross) of Philippi, West Virginia and Saundra A. Damich (Gary) of Bentleyville; grandchildren, Ashley Biscoe Gerken (Dean), Heather Biscoe, Deidra Damich Stepko (Zack), Cassie and Derek Damich; a brother, James Bisco and sister, Lois Perry (Clark), all of Philadelphia and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are his wife, Mildred H. Smith Biscoe; and siblings Joe, Joella, Bill, Richard and Charleen.

Friends are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. to noon, the hour of service, Monday, April 18, at the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255, with the Pastor Paul Peternel, officiating. Interment will follow in Beallsville Cemetery. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message, share stories and photos.

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Visitation

Sunday April 17th, 2011

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Visitation

Monday April 18th, 2011

10:00am - 12:00pm

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