Robert (Mousie) Koval

Robert “Mousie” Koval, age 79, of Brownsville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 at his home.

He was born on October 2nd, 1946 in Brownsville, PA

Son of the late Frank and Vivian (Ventura) Koval, Sr.

Mousie was a very proud veteran, serving with The United States Army during The Vietnam War.

He received The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Mousie was very proud of and always talked about his three grandsons and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan through the good and bad.

He was a very active member of The West Brownsville American Legion Post #940, where he served as Commander in Chief of the post for many years. He was a lifetime member of The VFW Carmichaels Post #3491, The American Legion Riders Chapter 940, California Italian Club, and California Hill Gun Club.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Koval, Jr.

His nephew-in-law: David Judy

great-nephew: David Michel Judy

great-niece: Sara Elizabeth Judy

Mousie is survived by his only daughter: Brandee Simpson and her husband James “J.L.”

three grandsons: Matthew Edmond Chrobak and Emily, Benjamin Robert Chrobak, and Patrick Joseph Chrobak

great-grandson: Malakai Joseph Chrobak

niece: Michelle Judy

great-nephew: Nicholas Judy

long time dear friend: Carol Baniak

his cat: Missy

Friends will be received in The Skirpan Funeral Home 135 Park Street Brownsville, PA on Thursday from 2-7PM. Full Military Service and Honors will be held at 7:00PM with The American Legion Posts #940, #838, and #275 officiating. Interment will be held at The National Cemetery of The Alleghenies at a later date.

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