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Robert M. Weleski, 84, of Cabot passed away on June 13, 2026 at the Butler Memorial Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.
Born September 9, 1941 in Cabot, PA, he was the son of Martin W. Weleski, Sr. and Anna Blascheck Weleski.
Bob was the last of seven owners of the family business, Winfield Lime and Stone. He also owned and operated Weleski Tire for many years. He was a life-long member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish-St. Joseph Church in Cabot where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved restoring cars, hunting, roller skating, coaching kids sports, gardening, farming, watching the Steelers and spending time with his family.
Surviving are his wife, Katherine J. McGuire Weleski, whom he married November 24, 1962, his children, Michelle (Larry) Lesniak of Butler, Susan (Don) Bergbigler of Cabot, Robert M. (Katy) Weleski, Jr. of Cabot, Sandy (Dan) Lapiana of Glenshaw, Tracie Rudek of Cranberry Twp., Tammy (Josh) May of Renfrew and Michael M. (Bridget) Weleski of Butler, 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his son-in-law Terry Rudek and he was the last surviving of twelve children.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Fox Funeral Home, Inc., Saxonburg, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 11:00 am at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish-St. Joseph Church with Fr. Ward Stakem officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Herman.
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