Robert L. "Bob" Elliott, age 66, of Canton died Wednesday,

August 16, 2017 in Cleveland. Born April 18, 1951 in

Steubenville he was the only child of Jean L.

Rittenhouse Elliott of Hopedale and

the late John R. Elliott.

Bob graduated from Hopedale High School

in 1969 and attended Kent State University.

He worked for Republic Steel in Canton

for 43 years, retiring in February of 2016.

Most people knew him as "Steeler Bob"

because he was such an avid fan.

He enjoyed classic rock music, photography

and was an animal lover, especially his cats.

Surviving is his wife Debbie Craig Elliott,

whom he married October 4, 1972,

a son Clayton (Amanda) Elliott of Tempe, AZ,

a daughter Jaime (Greg) Davis of N Canton,

three grandchildren Landrey, Emmy and Elijah

and his mother-in-law Dorothy Custer of Scio

Private services will be held at Koch Funeral Home, Scio.