Robert C. Shrump

Robert C. Shrump, 81, of Greensburg, formerly of North Irwin died Friday April 26, 2019 at the Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg. He was born August 3, 1937, in Greensburg. A son of the late James and Julia Ann (Guyon) Shrump. Prior to his retirement he was employed as an Assistant Manager of Operations for the United States Government Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Center, Leesburg VA. He was a member of the American Legion post 359, of Irwin, Fraternal order of Eagles Aerie 1136, of Brunswick, MD, Charter Member of Loyal Order of Moose Leesburg 1041 and the Loyal Order of Moose 236, Irwin. He is a Vietnam veteran having served with the Navy. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Vivian (McKay) Shrump; a son Robert Kevin Shrump; a daughter Tracey Anne Briney and a sister Florence Carson. Surviving are a grandson Robert Michael Briney, of North Huntingdon; a great grandson Chase Michael Briney; a sister Alice Cassidy and her husband, Thomas, of Hamilton VA, a son-in-law Kevin Briney, of North Irwin and a dear friend and companion Bertha Tracy, of Greensburg and several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8p.m. Monday at the Ott Funeral Home Inc. 805 Pennsylvania Avenue Irwin. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel.