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Robert "Chick" Cotic, 86, passed away March 16, 2023, at his home with family by his side.

Robert was born September 5, 1936 in Lowellville, OH, son of the late Mickey and Ann Barcevich Cotic.

He was a graduate of Struthers High School. Robert formed a band at 14 and also filled in with other area bands. He worked as a truck driver and repairman until his retirement eight years ago. He owned and operated a shop at Rogers Flea Market for the past 20 years. he loved watching the Molly B Polka Party. He had a happy go lucky personality and loved teasing his nieces and nephews.

Robert is survived by his sons, Jimmy (Lisa) Cotic, Jack (Suzie) Cotic, David (Kristine) Treharne and J.D. (Kelsey) Treharne; five grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, as well as his sister and best buddy , Evie Schepka; six nieces and nephews; six great nieces and nephews and numerous great great nieces and nephews and a special friend Linda.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years Susan Treharne in 2014, a sister Norma Hempstead and brothers in law, Chuck Hempstead and Mickey Schepka, a grandson, Bobby Cotic and a great nephew Brandon St.Pierre.

Following Chick's wishes, no services will be observed.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of the Valley and his caregiver David.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.