Obituary of Robert J Toman

Robert John “Buto” Toman, 85, Robindale Heights. Heaven had a party as a truly great man moved on to Heaven at 5:40 in the evening of July 2, 2022. He was surrounded by loved ones, Rob, Dave and John Toman, Sharon Baker, and Joyce Toman.

He was born January 30, 1937, in Robindale the son of late Jacob Francis and Susan (Franklin) Toman, he was also preceded in death by brother James Toman and sister Barbara Ann Toman.

He is survived by his children Rob Toman and wife Merritt, Indiana; Dave Toman, Robindale Heights; John Toman and wife Danielle Hill; grandchildren Jacob Toman and wife Brittany, Evan Christina Toman and Chandler, Catherine Toman, Kylee Toman, Alan Hill, Re Ann Hill, Jaszmin Hughes and husband Brian, and Justin Toman; several great-grandchildren; and fiancé Sharon Baker, Robindale Heights.

Buto had a great zest for life.  He had many friends.  He enjoyed sports in his youth, baseball, football, and basketball, in middle age it was softball and coaching Laurel Valley Baseball.  He always enjoyed attending Johnstown hockey and watching Pittsburgh Penguins, Steelers, and Pirate games.

Buto fished the Juniata and Little Juniata Rivers his whole life, and in the last few years Spring Creek in Bellefonte He also enjoyed the Conemaugh River when the fish returned following many years of pollution.  He was always a catch and release fisherman.

He enjoyed dancing with Sharon in the kitchen and at various local places on dance night.

Friends received 1:30 pm till time of funeral mass 2:30 pm Friday at Holy family Catholic Church, 425 Bridge Street, Seward.  Interment will be private.  Arrangements in care of Richard C. Stuart Funeral Home, Armagh