Robert "Bob" Connacher

Robert L. "Bob" Connacher, 79, of Ridgway, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

He was born on October 1, 1946, in Ridgway, PA, a son of the late Lyle and Rhoda Zimmerman Connacher.

On September 28, 1974, at Holy Cross Church, he married Carol Armanini , who survives. Together they shared more than 51 years of marriage.

Bob was a graduate of Ridgway High School, class of 1964, and a devoted member of St. Leo's Church. Bob took great pride in decorating the church, contributing his talents to enhance the spiritual home for fellow parishioners. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, achieving the rank of 3rd degree. Bob devoted 35 years of his career to Brockway Glass, where he made significant contributions in quality control. Following his time at Brockway Glass, he pursued his passion for design, creating beautiful floral arrangements at Girtons and South Street Botanicals.

Beyond his professional life, Bob cultivated a deep passion for cooking. He cherished the holidays, often delighting family and friends with his culinary creations. His home was a gathering place for loved ones, where laughter and good food were abundant. He also enjoyed leisurely lunches with his friends from work, relishing the bonds they formed over shared meals and stories.

In addition to his wife Carol , he is survived by a brother, Frances Connacher and his wife Barbara of Brockway, and by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by four brothers; Franklin, Lyle Jr., Leonard, and John Connacher, and by three sisters; Molly Templeton, Margaret Puhala, and Helen Connacher.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert L. Connacher will be celebrated on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church , 111 Depot St., Ridgway, PA 15853, with Fr. Justin Pino as celebrant.

Burial will follow at Parklawn Memorial Gardens in Ridgway, PA.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Leo Magnus Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, 331 Maint Street, Ste 3, Ridgway, PA 15853, or the donors choice.

Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements, and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com