Robert J. “Bob” Spiller, 71 of Washington passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2017 in the
Washington Hospital with his loving family by his side.
He was born on May 2, 1945 in Houston to James J. and Anna M. Carestia Spiller who preceded him in
death. Mr. Spiller lived most of his life in Houston.
On February 7, 2006 he married Paulette Schade who survives.
Robert was elected President of the Iron Workers Local No. 3 in 1984 and in 1985 became Financial Secretary Treasurer.
He was appointed in 1994 as General Organizer to service the Eastern Ohio, Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia
area, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers. He was appointed in 2000 as
Ninth General Vice President and retired in 2008 as First General Vice President, Iron Workers International Association of
Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers.
Robert was honored by the Italian Heritage Society of America as an honoree in 1992.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Jodi (Regis) McClelland and Robin (Fred) Grove,
three grandchildren, Liam, Liv and Evan McClelland, two step-children, Brande (Jeff) Searson and Michael Schade, two
step-grandchildren Libby and Will Searson, a sister, Helen (Randy) Mathura and his beloved pet yorkie, Benny.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife Jeannie Spiller who passed away in 1996 and his sister
Marlyn Presto.
Friends are welcome from 2-8 p.m. On Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc.,
Joseph P. Salandra, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120 where departing prayers
will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. in
St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Entombment will follow in Queen of Heaven
Cemetery in McMurray.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Francis “Flip” Hanna Scholarship Fund, IW Local 3, 2201 Liberty Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or John H. Lyons Sr. Scholarship Foundation, 1750 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 400,
Washington, DC 20006.
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