Robert "Bob" Constance

Robert E. “Bob” Constance, 73 of Boardman passed away early Thursday morning at the Hospice House of Poland. Bob was born July 31, 1946 in Youngstown, a son of the late William J. and Margaret (Corrodo) Constance and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Boardman High School in 1965 and served in the Army National Guard. Bob was a railroad brakeman for 42 years, working at Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn-Central, Conrail and Norfolk-Southern, retiring in 2009. He was an avid pool player, belonging to a pool league which won championships to Las Vegas. He enjoyed bicycling, camping and was a bonsai artist. Bob leaves his wife of over 50 years, the former Diane St. Clair, whom he married June 19, 1969; a son, Eric (Cindy) Constance; three grandchildren, Amber (Luke) Pifer, Kylea and Erica Constance; and his sister, Nancy (John) Shelley of Florida. The family will announce a public celebration of Bob’s life, at a later date.
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