ROBERT STIRLING IRWIN III

1940 - 2015

Robert Stirling Irwin, III passed away suddenly at his home in Pawleys Island, S.C. on Wednesday, Sept.16, 2015.
The son of Dr. Robert S. Irwin and Elizabeth May Irwin, he was raised in Iowa and West Virginia and was a Pennsylvania resident for 50 years.
In 1962 he graduated from Wake Forest University where he attended on scholarship and lettered in football for four years. In 1964 he attained a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Toledo. He began his teaching and coaching career in Meadville. In 1970 he was named assistant professor at Mansfield University, Mansfield, where he continued to coach football and track. During his tenure at Mansfield he served as chairman of the Health and Physical Education Department for 14 years. He also acted as a student teacher advisor with the Education Department. He retired from Mansfield in 2002 and was granted the honor of Professor Emeritus.
Bob took great pride in being an educator, a coach, and most importantly, a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid fisherman, a hunter, a sometimes golfer, a dedicated historian, and a connoisseur of fine bourbon. Bob relished life, and enjoyed bringing humor and insightful conversation to all situations.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Harriet Boland Irwin; a daughter, Cynthia Irwin Joiner (Timothy); and two grandsons, Nathan and Zachary Joiner.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, at Boylan Funeral Home, Inc., 116 E. Main St., Evans City, with the Rev. Thomas Harmon officiating. Burial will be in the Irwin Family Cemetery in Evans City. Visitation will be held on Monday Sept. 21 at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. Kaufman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Williamsport.