Dr. Robert C. Jones
June 06, 1933 - August 01, 2021
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Dr. Robert C. Jones
June 06, 1933 - August 01, 2021
Obituary
Dr. Robert C. Jones
Beaver
Dr. Robert C. Jones, lifetime musician and extraordinary music educator passed away on August 1, 2021 surrounded by close friends and family.
A proud member of the Penn State Blue Band, he graduated from Penn State in 1955 and received his master’s degree from the same institution the following year. In 1964 he obtained a second master’s degree from Duquesne University majoring in trumpet performance. His doctorate was earned a few years later at the University of Kentucky.
After serving as teacher and band director at Myersdale and Beaver School Districts, he accepted a position at Geneva College and touched the lives of hundreds of students for seventeen years.Along the way he taught at Quigley High School, Penn State and Bucknell Universities, the Governor’s School for the Performing Arts and finished his career at Mt. Lebanon School District.
His passions outside of his family and music were his church and beloved Pittsburgh Pirates. He is survived by Mary Ann, his loving wife of nearly seventy years, his two sons David (Holly) and John (Linda), his two grandchildren, Megan and Christian Jones, and his sister Norma Jean Eaton and her two children, Pamela and Tom Eaton.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM in the Todd Funeral Home, 340 Third Street, Beaver and a funeral service will be celebrated Wednesday at 11 AM in the Park Presbyterian Church in Beaver. Interment will be in Beaver Cemetery. Electronic condolences may be shared at www.toddfuneralhome.net
Visitation
- Date & Time: August 3,2021 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Venue: Todd Funeral Home, Inc.
- Location: 340 Third Street Beaver, PA 15009 - (Get Directions)
Visitation
- Date & Time: August 3,2021 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Todd Funeral Home, Inc.
- Location: 340 Third Street Beaver, PA 15009 - (Get Directions)
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: August 4,2021 (11:00 AM)
- Venue: Other
- Location: Rochester Manor - (Get Directions)
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29 responses to Dr. Robert C. Jones
Ken and Sue Curcio "Dockter" says:
August 3, 2021
So admired, so respected, so very loved. We will always have the most wonderful memories in our hearts of this dearest of men.
Karen Betler says:
August 3, 2021
Mary Ann, I am so very sorry for your loss. Bob was such a kind and gentle man. Sympathy to David, Holly, Megan Christian, John and Linda too.Praying God will wrap you all in His loving arms and bring you comfort and peace.
Kristen Baughman says:
August 3, 2021
We have many memories of Mr. Jones’ kindness and that welcoming smile. He was always so generous in sharing his love of music with others. His time spent with the youth and teaching them is very much appreciated and has given those children a gift that will last a lifetime. We always looked forward to our visits and catching up each year when we would see you at the River City Brass concerts. Please accept our condolences. We are so very sorry. Heaven has surely gained a wonderful man. The Baughman family
Ken and Sue Curcio "Dockter" says:
August 3, 2021
So admired, so respected, so very loved. We will always have the most wonderful memories in our hearts of this dearest of men. Love you, Mr. Jones.
Louise Marino says:
August 3, 2021
This is a sad day. Bob was a dear friend, colleague and mentor. I remember our years teaching together in Mt. Lebanon with great fondness. He and I had some great tennis matches. Rest In Peace dear friend. My deepest condolences to Mary Ann and the entire family.