Robert John Kashella, 74, of Philipsburg stepped out of his earthly temple, more alive than he ever was before, into the arms of his beloved savior, Jesus Christ.
Before his homecoming while still with us, Mr. Kashella was a faithful believer in Christ. He was a member of the Jubilee Christian Center, Hyde and a loving husband, brother, uncle and friend.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 – 1963 and was a member of the 2C’s and Beekeepers Association. He was a lifelong mechanic; he enjoyed beekeeping and gardening.
Born Nov. 8, 1937, he was the son of the late John and Sophie (Fetcenko) Kashella and his step-father, John Ballock. He was 1959 graduate of the Morris Township High School.
Mr. Kashella had been employed with the General Cigar Company, Philipsburg and as a mechanic at Kraut Pontiac, Bellefonte. Then, he worked for Reichdrill of Philipsburg for more than 35 years until his retirement.
He married the former Norma Jean Hudak on March 10, 1978 in Philipsburg, who survives at home. He’s also survived by a brother, Don Ballock of Lanse and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Kashella was preceded in death by his parents and step-father and a brother, Jim Kashella.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with the Pastor Terry Smith officiating. Burial will be at the Messiah Baptist Cemetery, Lanse.
At Mr. Kashella’s request, there will not be any public visitation.
Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home by members of the Moshannon Valley Independent Honor Guard.
Friends may sign an online guestbook at beezerheathfh.com.