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Joseph Robert Bogden, “Bob”, formerly of Monessen, passed away peacefully on January 28th, 2024 in Savannah GA at the age of 88. Born in Monessen on November 14, 1935, Bob was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Bogden. Growing up, Bob attended various schools around the Mon Valley but resided in Monessen with his parents and brother William “Bill”. Bob graduated from Monessen High School in 1953 and proceeded to study Pharmacy at Duquesne University where he graduated with honors in 1957. Bob began his career working at Thrift Drug, later Rite Aid, in Monessen in the late 1950’s where he focused his life on his profession. Back then, time off was few and far between, with Bob only getting off a few days every other weekend. He regularly walked to work from his home on Second Street down to Thrift on Donner. Throughout his career, Bob worked at multiple pharmacies in the Mon Valley and beyond for 50+ years, often traveling longer distances to cover at pharmacies in Washington and near Pittsburgh. Bob was a long-time and faithful member of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, first attending with his mother, Mary, as a child. He was an avid photographer and enjoyed chess, astronomy, and puzzles. After his father Joseph passed away at an early age, Bob enjoyed traveling with his mother to Florida and other destinations in the Southeast, his favorite being New Orleans. Bob lived with his mother all her life. With his brother Bill, they took excellent care of her until she passed away in 2002. “Grandma” and “Uncle Bob” were actively involved in the lives and activities of Bill’s children, rarely missing a concert, recital, baseball game, or graduation. Last year, Bob moved to Savannah, GA to be closer to his family. Besides his parents, Bob is predeceased by his brother, William “Bill”. He is survived by a niece and three nephews: Pamela and Dr. Charles Usher of Savannah, GA; Brett and Gina Bogden of Las Vegas, NV; Craig and Celia Bogden of Savannah, GA; and Garrett and Courtney Bogden of Lancaster, PA. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 9th, at 11:00 a.m. in St Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Monessen with Father John Haluszczak as celebrant. A private burial at Grandview Cemetery in Monessen will follow. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc 700 Broad Avenue Belle Vernon, 724-929-5300. www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you consider a donation in Bob’s honor to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 17 Reed Ave Monessen, PA 15062.

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Joseph Robert Bogden

November 14, 1935 - January 28, 2024