Obituaries
October 3, 2022

Charles ‘Bob’ Wilson – Newell

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Charles “Bob” Wilson, 72, of Newell, passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at his home. Born May 26, 1950, in North Charleroi, he was the son of the late Charles W. “Pinky” and Nancy Malaspina Wilson. A resident of Newell for the past 45 years, Bob was Catholic by faith and was retired from Fayette Veterinary Hospital, where he worked as a veterinary technician. He volunteered as a paramedic at the former CAS Ambulance and Tri-County Ambulance services, was a past member of the Fayette City Volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed his Thursday poker night at Stefanick’s garage. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Stevenson Wilson, to whom he was married 48 years; son and daughter-in-law, Kristopher and Jennifer Wilson of Whitaker; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Matthew Brockman of West Brownsville; three grandchildren, who meant the world to him, Christian Brockman, Stephan Brockman and Connor Brockman; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Diana Stevenson; sister-in-law, Beverly Wilson; and nieces and nephews, Carrie, Ricki, Brian, Nicholas and families. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Wilson in May 2022. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations LLC with the Rev. Jack Washabaugh officiating. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

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