Robert "Rob" Dlutowski, 30, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, died Thursday, August 11, 2016, in UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, as a result of complications from a drug overdose.
Born January 3, 1986, in Butler, he was a son of David M. Dlutowski and Gayle E. Maker, who survive.
He had a passion for music. He was a gifted musician and artist. He belonged to the band "Harlequin's Voice" for several years and was very active on the music circuit in Youngstown and Pittsburgh areas. His music touched the lives of many, as did the love he gave to the world. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and writing song lyrics. He also loved to read and write poetry. He had a brilliant and intellectual mind.
He always tried to help others, and he always put the needs of others in front of his own. He had a very special relationship with his aunt, Lynne, who was like a second mother to him. Over the last few years, he developed a very close and special relationship with his mother Gayle. He confided in her with everything, which meant the world to her.
He was a special, loving young man who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving, in addition to his mother and father, are one brother, Chris Dlutowski; maternal grandfather John Dudash; and paternal grandparents Edmund and Ginger Dlutowski. Several aunts, uncles, cousins and five step-siblings also survive.
Deceased is his maternal grandmother, June Dudash.
Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, in Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc., Wilson at East Katherine Avenue, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, Supervisor/Director, Susan Falvo Warco, Director, S. Timothy Warco II, Director. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Hedges officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Resurrection Power for Women, P.O. Box 1533 Washington, PA 15301.