Dr. Robert Ash Gifford, 86, of Sewickley, formerly of Beaver, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 in his home at Masonic Village of Sewickley.

Born in 1931 in Oakland, CA, he was a son of the late Homer V. and Lola Ash Gifford. Robert was a 1955 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry. After serving two years as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, he opened his dental office in Beaver where he practiced for 47 years.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joy Steck Gifford, Sewickley; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kristin Ash Gifford and Jonathon Leibundguth, Washington, D.C., and Dr. Karin Leigh Gifford Bartling and Dr. Richard Bartling, Midland, MI; four grandchildren, Raifton and Leilah Bartling, and Elara and Aella Leibundguth; his sister, Corinne Miller; one brother, Dr. David Gifford; and a brother-in-law, Harry Steck, all of CA.

Friends will be received Friday, July 21, 2017 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Additional visitation will take place Saturday, July 22, 2017 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert’s memory to a charity of your choice.