Robert L. "Bob" Porterfield, 73, of Hermitage, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Mr. Porterfield was born on November 1, 1951, in Sharon, a son of the late Henry Porterfield and Jenetta (Ward) Howard. He attended Sharon High School and honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.

Following his honorable discharge, he worked locally as a handyman, doing anything from cleaning to mowing.

An avid sports fan, he loved the Cleveland Browns and Indians, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

He is survived by his wife, the former Linda Wahl, whom he married on June 4, 2010; five daughters, Crystal Porterfield, Bobbie Porterfield, both of Sharon, Jenetta Christy (Adrian), of Hubbard, OH, Laverne Curtis, of Jonesboro, GA, and Tabatha Reno, of Lexington, NC; a son, Floyd Mollard, of Masury, OH; 15 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Darlene Luzar, of Howland, OH; and three brothers, Michael Porterfield, of Nesbit, MS, Chucky Porterfield (Tammy), of Sharon, and Rodney Porterfield, of Hubbard, OH.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by a son, Bradley Mahdinec; four sisters, Gail Boles, Sherrie Stone, Dorothy Burnett and Crystal Porterfield; and a brother, Henry Porterfield.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Salvation Army, 660 Fisher Hill St., Sharon, PA 16146.

Calling hour will be 10 a.m. until the time of the service, Saturday (06/14/2025) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, in the funeral home, with Rev. Jeff Dennis, officiating.