Robert W. Worthington (age 96)

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Robert W. Worthington, age 96, died peacefully in his sleep February 23, 2019, at Christ the King Manor in DuBois, Pennsylvania.

Born November 18, 1922, in Miles City, Montana, he was the son of the late James and Nina Worthington.  He met Patricia Jane Wagner at the Pentagon where they both worked, and they were married in 1960, in Somerset, Pennsylvania.  She preceded him in death in 1999.

Robert worked beginning as a young boy in his father's mercantile stores, for the Railroads as a telegraph agent, and in numerous sales positions.  He was a graduate of the Lewiston Business College, Lewiston, Idaho; and the University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, where he joined ROTC and earned a B.S. in Business Administration.

Robert was a veteran of WWII, enlisting with the US Army Air Corps in 1943.  He trained as an Aerial Gunner and Navigator for the Korean War, and also served during the Vietnam War, retiring from the Air Force as a major.  During his 25 years military service, he worked in Systems Analysis, Administration, Personnel, and Communication at bases including Germany, Labrador, and Alaska.

Robert was an active member of Oak Ridge United Methodist Church, Christ the King Auxiliary, Shriners, 32nd degree Scottish Rite, Freemasons, American Legion, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and the Elks.  He enjoyed visiting cultural and historic sites in Europe and China, hiking while looking for birds and wildflowers, woodworking including dollhouse construction, and visiting with family. 

Robert is survived by daughter Kara Martino of DuBois and her husband Dr. Gregory Martino; granddaughter Arianna Martino of DuBois; son John Worthington of Fredericksburg, Virginia; in-laws Richard and Judith Wagner of Somerset, Pennsylvania; as well as six nieces and nephews and their families.  Robert was preceded in death by his brother Dean Worthington and Dean's wife Jo of Scottsdale, Arizona; and in-laws Bobby and Marjorie Baugh of Athens, Ohio.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Calvary United Methodist Church in Somerset, PA with the Reverend Arnie McFarland officiating.

Military Honors will be accorded by the Somerset County Honor Guard from the church.

Interment will be in Somerset County Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank the nurses, aides, and support staff at Christ the King Manor for their compassionate care over six years; these thoughtful men and women doted on our loved one, generously gave hugs, and engaged him in many kind conversations.  We are deeply grateful to the nurses, pastors, and volunteers of Penn Highlands Community Nurses for providing respectful, devotional care through their hospice services.  We also sincerely appreciate the staff at Baronick Funeral Home for their guidance, professionalism, and compassionate support.

Memorials may be sent to Christ the King Manor, 1100 West Long Avenue, Dubois, PA 15801; or Oak Ridge UMC c/o RVUMM, 234 Penn Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242.

Online condolences may be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com.

Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.is in charge of arrangements.