Robert E. Mullen – Lexington, S.C., formerly of Charleroi

Robert E. Mullen, 70, passed away on Jan. 3, 2021, in Lexington, S.C., following a brief illness. He was born on Aug. 11, 1950, son of John E. and the late Patricia A. Horvath Mullen. Bob graduated from Charleroi Area High School in 1968. He earned an associate degree from Penn State University in 1972 and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1982, both for mechanical engineering. He obtained both degrees while working at R.T. Patterson and Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. He also worked in sales and marketing for several companies in the railway industry throughout his career that afforded him the opportunity to travel the world. Never the one to remain idle, he only semi-retired in 2018 as the director of international business development at ENSCO, staying on in a part-time capacity. Retirement allowed Bob to focus on many home projects. He had quite the green thumb and shared many of his plants and home-grown peppers with many people. He also enjoyed golfing, cooking, especially smoking meats and sharing his culinary creations with family and friends. In addition to his father, he is survived by his loving wife, Laura Bennett Mullen of Lexington, S.C.; stepson, Matthew Storey (Ashleigh) of Lexington, S.C.; two very special granddaughters, Madison and Claire Storey; sisters, Kathleen Turney of Monongahela and Luanne Hyslop (Duncan) of Donora; brother, Pete Mullen (Sharle) of Belle Vernon; brother-in-law, Paul Bennett (Daryl) of Salem, Mass.; nephew, Calum Hyslop; nieces, Kaylee Gmutza (Brian), Cassandra Solomon (Richard) and Meagan Hyslop; great-nephew, Branden Gmutza and great-niece, Maddie Solomon. He is also survived by several other family members and dear friends who are considered family. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dennis K. Mullen; and his brother-in-law, David R. Turney. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all services are private and arrangements are entrusted to WOODRIDGE FUNERAL HOME, Lexington S.C. A celebration of life will occur at a later date in both South Carolina and Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob’s memory to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org or to the South Carolina Oncology Association Cares Foundation at www.scoacares.org.