MOUNT VERNON – Robert Falkenstine, 74, of Lorain passed away on Nov. 25, at his home with his wife and daughter by his side after courageously facing the challenges of B-Cell lymphoma.
He was born on Aug. 23, 1947, in Troy, New York, to Jess and Helen (nee Hebblewhite) Falkenstine.
Bob was a 1965 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, where he was class president and played on the football team. He went on to graduate from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where he was on the lacrosse team. After graduation from Kenyon, he served a year as Vista Volunteer in Pueblo, Colorado. He later continued his education, receiving his master’s degree in social work from Case Western Reserve University.
Bob worked as a clinical social worker for 40 years. He served as Director of Social Work Services at the former St. Joseph’s Hospital and retired from Firelands Counseling Center in Amherst as a therapist.
He cherished spending time with his family and adored his daughter and granddaughter. He helped coach his daughter’s softball team for several years.
Bob loved golfing and following Cleveland sports teams. He enjoyed seeing many productions at Playhouse Square in Cleveland and attending the Cleveland Jazz and Film Festivals each year. He loved summer vacations in Petosky, Michigan. Bob was a history buff and continued to take courses in retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Maureen (nee Curtis) Falkenstine; his daughter Laura (Brad) Radziej; his granddaughter Ruthie Radziej; as well as his sisters Sue (Jack) Beers and Nancy Falkenstine; and his brother-in-law Jack (Beth Ann) Curtis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Helen Falkenstine.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family extends a special thank you to Mercy New Life Hospice staff as well as caregiver Melissa.
Memorial contributions may be made to Second Harvest Food Bank, 5510 Baumhart Road, Lorain, OH 44053, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, Amherst. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com.
