Bessemer - Robert Paul Hennon Jr., 88, of Bessemer, Pennsylvania, died Jan. 14, 2026, just two days short of his 89th birthday.

Bob was born Jan. 16, 1937, in Chewton, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert Paul and Sophie Krupa Hennon.

A graduate of Mount Jackson High School, he began working at the A&P Grocery Store in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

On June 7, 1955, he married Barbara Jane Stanley, who preceded him after 54 years of marriage.

Bob was also preceded by an infant brother, Thomas; infant grandson, James; sister-in-law, Patricia Clemson Hennon; and brother-in-law. John Salmen.

He is survived by five children, Ronald (Deborah) Hennon, Sheridan Johnson, David (Brenda) Hennon, Richard (Christine) Hennon and Marcia Matchett; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Bonita Salmen; brother, John G. Hennon; and one niece and one nephew.

Bob had been an agent for the American General Life Insurance Company, owned the Mayflower Dry Cleaners in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, and Lawrence Village Plaza in New Castle, Pennsylvania. His final working years in Pennsylvania were spent on the road as a local and long distance truck driver.

After moving to Arizona in 1996, he was a groundskeeper at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport, officially retiring in 2009.

Bob owned several classic cars and was a member of the Buick Club in Youngstown, Ohio. He enjoyed playing billiards, poker, visiting area casinos and doing jigsaw puzzles.

He will be missed by his family and friends. A time of reflection will be planned for family in the future.

Online condolences can be given at keystonefuneralservices.com.