Robert E. Doerr

Robert E. Doerr, 86, of S. Walnut St., New Castle, died Monday morning, March 3, 2008 at Jameson Memorial Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania.  He was born September 21, 1921 in New Castle, Pennsylvania a son of the late Charles and Anna (Pettitt) Doerr. He was married to Frances C. (Stefano) Doerr who died on December 23, 2006. Mr. Doerr was a member of the United Steelworkers Local 1330 and worked at US Steel in the Hot Furnace retiring after 35 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II serving in Europe with Recon Co. 771st Tank Destroyer Battalion, under General Patton. For his service, Mr. Doerr was awarded the Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. After he retired Mr. Doerr worked part-time at Barber's Nursery in New Castle. He was a member of the VFW Post #315 and was recognized in November as the 2nd Oldest Living member of the Post.  He is survived by one sister, Donna Capitola and her husband Harold of Salem, SC, two sister-in-laws, Betty Rozzi and Marie Stefano both of New Castle, PA and a number of Nieces and Nephews.In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Richard Doerr, and two sisters, Helen Torsello and Louise Hoover.Visitation will be held at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from 6 pm to 9 pm.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 1:30 P.M. at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel. Rev. Dennis Bupp will be officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Vitus Cemetery. The New Castle Area Honor Guard will perform Military Funeral Rites at the funeral home.