Robert C. "Bob" Rauch, 81, of Smithfield, Ohio, formerly of Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away Wednesday July 12, 2017 at Edison Manor in New Castle, PA.

He was born December 31, 1935 in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Robert J. and Helen M. (Dunlap) Rauch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith L. (Shawhan) Rauch on Aug. 12, 2016.

Bob was a retired assistant superintendent of Coke Works and Browns Island at Weirton Steel Corp.

Surviving are a son, Robert G. "Greg" Rauch of Steubenville, Ohio; a daughter, Gretchen Rauch of Phoenix, AZ; two grandchildren, Aaron (Laurie) Cypher and Morgan Taylor Rauch; and a great-granddaughter, Aislin Cypher.

Private services and burial took place on Monday July 17th at 11:00 a.m. at the New Alexandria Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Elder, officiating.

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