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- Robert Cvetan, age 92, of Lebanon, PA, formerly of Avon Park, FL and Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY was called peacefully to his heavenly home on January 1, 2009 in his residence. Born in Strabane, PA on January 20, 1916 to the late Anton and Frances (Hofer) Cvetan.He moved to Niagara Falls at the age of 20. He was united in marriage to Violet Wendt on September 23, 1939. She entered into rest on January 1, 2005. Robert was employed at the Wendt's Dairy, Heuer's Dairy and then became an Inspector with the Niagara County Health Department. He inspected farms, restaurants, swimming pools and became Senior Sanitarian in charge of air pollution, retiring after 35 years of service. He was the recipient of an award for outstanding service in the department. A member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls, Robert and his wife enjoyed camping and traveling throughout the United States. He loved polka music, photography, tinkering with tools and was proud of his Slovenian heritage. After retirement he and his wife moved to Avon Park, FL where they resided for many years, and for the past eight years resided in Lebanon, PA.Survivors include a daughter, Adele Kemp; grandson, Robert (Shannon) Kemp; and great- grandson, Sean Kemp, all of Lebanon, PA; several brothers and sisters-in-law, Evelyn Cevtan, Elsie Wendt, Minnie and Walter DuBois, Herbert Wendt; and many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Herman and Victor Cevtan.Friends may call at the DUBOIS FUNERAL HOME, 2436 Niagara Road, (Town of Wheatfield) Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY 14304 on Wednesday, January 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Services will be conducted in the funeral home on Thursday at 11:00 AM. Interment in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Wheatfield, NY.
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