Robert R. Berky Obituary (1953 - 2021)

Robert R. Berky (68) passed away on 12/12/21 of complications of his chronic illnesses. He was husband to Rose Berky and shared 43 years of marriage and a total of 48 together. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of Abe and Ida Berky. He graduated from Brownsville HS (class of ‘70), University of Pittsburgh (class of ‘74) and obtained his Law Degree from Capital University (class of ‘88). He served as a lawyer in the Columbus, OH area for 33 years. He was a member of Temple Beth Shalom in New Albany. He enjoyed watching the Steelers and Pitt football, Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey and collecting music records. He is survived by his wife Rose Berky, daughter Sara Berky, son-in-law Benjamin Bugenstein, cousin Michael Berky, sister-in-law Rita Packan (Al), brother-in-law Bernard Charnovich (Debbie), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Abe and Ida Berky. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, December 16, 2021(livesteam at tbsohio.org) at Beth Shalom, 5089 Johnstown Road, New Albany and funeral service will also be held at 1:00pm, Friday, December 17, 2021 at Ralph Schugar Funeral Home, 5509 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA. Interment to follow at Torath Chaim Cemetery, Gibsonia, PA. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in his name to the American Kidney Fund or the ACLU.