Robert Gilbert Slank

Olean- Robert G. “Bob” Slank “Loving Dad, Grandpa & Brother”

Robert Slank of formerly of Liverpool passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Pines of Machias.

Robert was born September 24, 1939 in Syracuse and was the son of Henry Edward and Bessie Ann Frye Slank. On April 18, 1959 in East Syracuse he married Elizabeth Lou McDaniel who predeceased him on March 29, 2014.

Robert was a 1957 graduate of East Syracuse High School. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy serving from October 17, 1957 to September 18, 1959. Robert worked at Bristol Myer Squid for 22 years where he worked in receiving. While he and his wife started Slanks Ceramic Supply Wholesale business in Syracuse, he was the president, and owner/operator with his wife. He was self employed and would buy homes to rebuild and recondition them to rent for over 15 years. Robert was fondly known by his family and especially his grandchildren as “Bobpi.”

Robert enjoyed traveling, vacationing with his family, playing cards, and going to his camp in Fourth Lake. He was a member of the Liverpool Presbyterian Church.

Robert is survived by; 2 children, Dawn M. (Richard) Turner of Olean and Edward A. (Elanor) Slank of Las Vegas, NV; 2 granddaughters, Cara E. Kretschmer of Allegany and Samantha N. Slank of Las Vegas, NV; a great granddaughter, Luna R. Turner; a daughter in law, Tammy Sue Slank of Las Vegas, NV; and a brother, Henry (Barbara) Slank of East Syracuse.

Along with his loving wife Elizabeth, Robert was predeceased by; his parents; an infant daughter, Cindy Ann Slank on April 1, 1961; a brother Ronald Slank and 9 other brothers whom Robert was the youngest of 12 boys; and his cat Juliette.

As per his wishes there will be no services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 E. State St., Olean. Online condolences may be made at www.letromcintoshspinkfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cattaraugus County SPCA, 2944 NY-16, Olean, NY 14760.