Robert L.

Robert L. Ace, Sr. Robert L. Ace, Sr., 75, of Old Mercer Road, Franklin, passed away at 2:08 p.m. on Monday, June 27 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Born, January 26, 1936 in Cranberry Township, Venango County, Robert was the son of the late Donald E. and Bertha Heckathorne Ace. He was married to the former Signora Joyce Miller on August 10, 1961, and she preceded him in death. Robert was a US Army Peacetime Veteran. He retired from Franklin Steel in 1976 after working there as a forklift operator for more than 15 years. Robert enjoyed golf. His favorite place to golf was Whitetail Golf Course, which he played every day when possible. He also enjoyed woodworking and built many bird houses. Robert is survived by his son, Robert L. Ace, Jr., of Franklin; his daughter, Roberta J. Hovis and her husband, Lanny, of Franklin; and his grandchildren, Julie DeAnne Shelter and James Allen Hovis, of Franklin. In addition to his parents and wife, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Ace, Jr.; an infant sister; and his daughter, Lisa Gay Ace. Family and friends of Robert will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Thursday, June 30 from 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, July 1, at 11 a.m. ,with Rev. Mindy Graham, pastor of Uniontown Heights Sunday School, officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard. Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Garden. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.