Robert H. Bertschy, 97
EAST LIVERPOOL – Robert H. Bertschy, of East Liverpool, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Louis Stokes VA Hospital in Cleveland. He was 97 years old.
Born in Bridgeport, Ohio, April 7, 1927, he was a son of the late John and Lela Woods Bertschy. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Robert first served his country at the age of 17 during World War II on the USS Gamble as a Radioman and Gunner. It was during this time that he was wounded in action at Iwo Jima and earned the Purple Heart Award. Following the war, he returned and graduated with the East Liverpool High School Class of 1947. He then re-enlisted in the Navy and served during the Korean War on the USS NOA.
He worked at the former Crucible Steel Company until 1982. He then worked for the Columbiana County Educational Service Center as a bus driver and later was associated as a driver with Pipelines.
Robert loved his community, especially our veterans. He was active in many veteran organizations, includ

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