Robert "Bert" V. Rebar

Robert “Bert” Valentine Rebar (87), born on February 13, 1938, in Johnstown, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on March 27, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents; Joseph and Pauline; siblings, Joseph Jr. “Sonny”, Mary Louise (Ed) Mical, Anna Marie Kane, Patricia (Jim) Furman; first wife Giovanna (Pantano) Rebar and infant son; and sister-in-law Sara Pantano.
Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 57 years, Carol (Figura) Rebar; sister, Chrisy Rebar; children, Kathleen (Doug) Hetrick, Jennifer Rebar, Christopher Rebar, Michael (Tiffany) Rebar; grandchildren, Stephen (Madeline) Pleskovic, Nicole (Renold) Sossong, Cassandra (Alec) Vaughn, Braxton Harvey, Cadence and Emma Rebar; great-grandchildren, Johanna Pleskovic and Levi, Peter, and Benedict Sossong; former son-in-law, Mike Pleskovic; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Bert was employed by Bethlehem Steel Car/Paint Shop/Johnstown America for 40 years, and a long-standing employee at the Johnstown War Memorial for 75 years. He was recently honored for his continued contributions with an on-ice ceremony and formally naming the War Memorial Commissary as “Bert’s Commissary”. The War Memorial, where Bert was known as the “Popcorn Man”, held a special place in his heart, where he met the love of his life and had many fond memories.  He is also survived by many close friends, the workers and patrons of the War Memorial were truly like a second family.
He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving with the First Armored Division out of Fort Hood.
Year after year, he enjoyed growing a variety of vegetables that he happily shared with anyone who stopped to visit. Twice-a-year Bert and Carol make dozens of pies to give away to the their family and friends and for the St. Benedict’s Reunion, a tradition that started in the mid-1980s.
His greatest joy was his family.

Friends will be received Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc. A funeral mass will be held in Bert’s honor Monday, March 31, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Geistown, Rev. David S. Peles. Committal will follow at Richland Cemetery and Military honors will be presented by V.F.W. Post 155 Ritual Team.

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