Dr. Robert R. Conte

Dr. Robert R. Conte, (Bob) 88 of Cranberry Township, formerly of Greensburg, PA passed away April 3, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his six loving children at the Oak Grove Center, Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Township.  He was born October 27,1935, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Frank and Linda Conte.  Bob graduated from Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School.  He then attended Washington & Jefferson College.  Upon graduation he went to Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia, PA.  It was during his second year of Medical School that he married the love of his life, Jean Mulvihill in 1959.  Upon graduation from Medical School, he became a captain in the United States Army and was stationed in Tacoma, Washington.  Following his service in the military, he returned to the Pittsburgh area to pursue his residency at Magee Women’s Hospital.  In 1967 Bob and Jean moved to Greensburg, PA to raise their growing family.  Bob began his OB/GYN practice in Latrobe, PA and was a physician at Latrobe Area Hospital where he delivered countless babies during his career.  Bob was steadfast in his loving devotion to Jean, his children, and grandchildren.  He was known for his unique combination of being an excellent clinician, balanced with a bedside manner that his patients loved and cherished. He treasured spending time with his family and seventeen grandchildren. His hobbies were gardening, flyfishing, and woodworking, which included building grandfather clocks that he proudly gifted to family and friends.  He was also a long time Steelers fan and spent many Sundays among friends cheering on his beloved team.  Bob was a student of his faith in constant pursuit of a deeper understanding of Catholicism. He lived this legacy of faith every day and was an example to his children and grandchildren.  There was nothing more precious to Bob than the sanctity of human life.  Through his professional calling, he brought life into this world fulfilling God’s work through his hands. Over the course of his career, he facilitated the private adoptions of numerous babies into the arms of loving parents.  Bob is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Linda, his wife Jean of 64 years, his sister-in-law MaryAnn, and several other extended family members.  Bob is survived by his 6 loving children; Gary Conte (Susan), Lisa Barngrover (Mark), Gregory Conte (Debra), Lori McStravick, Donna Biss (Joe) and Diana Rigby (Jim); 17 grandchildren, Tessa (Tyler), Natalia, Nick, Alex, Zac (Hannah), Jackson, Olivia, Adriana, Ava, Luke, Brenna, Lily, Connor, Maggie, Will, Dean and Mitchell; two great grandchildren, Savannah and Grayson; his beloved sister Angela Conte; his brothers Frank Conte and James Conte (Katie), and countless friends.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather in the Our Lady of Grace Church, 1011 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Greensburg, Monday from Noon to 1:30 p.m.  Bob’s funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. in the Church.   Entombment will follow in Mary, Mother of Mercy Mausoleum at St. Vincent, Latrobe.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The Sherwood Oaks Employee Scholarship Fund, Attn: Executive Director, C/O Sherwood Oaks, 100 Norman Drive, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 or PreBorn, PO Box 78221, Indianapolis, IN, 46278 preborn.com – In memory of Robert R Conte.  The Conte family wishes to extend our heartfelt and sincere thanks to Lori Greer and all the caregivers at Sherwood Oaks for their extraordinary care given to Bob over the past 4 years. Thank you to Bridges Hospice for providing Bob with comfort as he was called home to eternal life. We are forever grateful to all of you!  Bob’s family has entrusted his care to the Pantalone Funeral Home Inc., Greensburg.   For online condolences / directions, visit us at pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.