Obituary of Robert L. Doverspike

Robert L. Doverspike, 80, of Jamestown, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Heritage Green Rehab & Skilled Nursing Facility. Bob was born May 3, 1939 in Ulysses, Pa. and was a son of the late Theodore E. and Ella C. Troutman Doverspike. After graduating from Redbank Valley High School in New Bethlehem, Pa., he received his undergraduate degree from Clarion University followed by graduate degrees from Bucknell University as well as Clark University in Worcester, Mass. A teacher, he taught English at Jamestown High School from 1963 until his retirement in 1999. Bob was a founding member and former president of the neighborhood revitalization group, PRIDE of Jamestown, was a past board member of Family Services of Jamestown and the Youth Bureau, and belonged to various neighborhood revitalization committees sponsored by the city Government and the Renaissance Center. He also belonged to the Jamestown Concert Association. Since retiring, Bob had been actively involved in restoring Jamestown neighborhoods throughout the city. He enjoyed gardening and had his gardens featured several times on Jamestown's annual "Secret Garden" tours. Surviving is a sister, Nancy Myers of Erie, PA; sisters-in-law, Carlotta Doverspike of New Bedford, PA and Ruby Doverspike Hetrick of Distant, PA; brother-in-law, Dick George of Hawthorn, PA; and several nieces and nephews, including Robin Coreas of Arlington, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Jack and Gene Doverspike; and a sister, Lois George. A memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2, 2019 in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Adam Rohler will officiate. Burial will be in the family lot in Vandervort Cemetery, Summerville, Pa. In lieu of flowers, suggested charities include Northside PRIDE of Jamestown at northsidepride33@yahoo.com; the St. Susan Center, 31 Water St., or the Jamestown Concert Association, 315 N. Main St. #200, both Jamestown, NY 14701.