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NEWTON FALLS -- Robert Albert Kohut, 89, longtime resident of Newton Falls, passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.
Robert was born May 18, 1936, in Ramey, Pa., a son of the late John and Anna Elko Kohut.
Robert was valedictorian of the 1954 graduating class of Moshannon High School in Madera, Pa. Robert served in the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1959 as a radar operator and later worked in administration at Blaine AFB, in the Birch Bay area of Washington state.
While in the Air Force, he met his wife, Stefne Zawada, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They were married July 6, 1957, and eventually moved to Newton Falls, where they raised their five children.
Robert graduated from the Human Engineering Institute in Niles with certification in the electrical maintenance program. Robert retired from Copperweld Steel in Warren as an electrician / motor inspector in the electrical department.
Robert was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Newton Falls.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and riding motorcycles. He always loved finding good deals at local garage sales and flea markets. He often tinkered with his finds (sweepers, radios, TVs), restoring them to working condition. Robert was musically gifted; his favorite instruments were the accordion and harmonica.
Robert is survived by his wife, Stefne; and children, Tami (Russell) Blackiston, Robert (Diane) Kohut, Gary (Barb) Kohut, John (Annette) Kohut and daughter-in-law, Maryna Kohut. Robert had nine grandchildren, Corey, Tyler and Spenser Blackiston, Josh and Trisha Kohut, Matthew Kohut, Bradyn and Bella Kohut, and William Kohut.
Robert was preceded in death by his eldest son, Tim Kohut. Also preceding Robert in death were three sisters, Anne Hansel, Helen Surick and Margaret Bednarcik; and seven brothers, John, Joseph, George, Walter, Ed, Mike and Paul Kohut.
A private graveside service with military honors will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
Arrangements are entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.burrservice.com.
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