Robert F. Jewell

Robert F. Jewell was an Engineman Third Class of the Navy and a veteran of the Korean War.  He was born on September 5th, 1929 in Leechburg and he died on May 6th, 2016 in Natrona Heights.  Mr. Jewell was employed by Babcock & Wilcox, Parks Township, for more than 20 years, retiring in 1979 as a foreman in the Hafnium Department.  Mr. Jewell was employed for four years at Wean United Foundry, Vandergrift. He also was employed by the Kiski Area School District as a custodian.  He enjoyed hunting and woodworking.  He was a lifetime member of the Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chief, assistant chief and president.