Saving jobs, legacy, Robert Levin buys back furniture empire bearing his family’s name

Robert Levin and sales representative Sandy McAteer talk as she dries tears of joy at Levin Furniture in Monroeville on Thursday, March, 5, 2020.

Robert Levin is presented flowers and champagne by sales manager DawnMarie Davin and store manager Jerry Kraus at Levin Furniture in Monroeville on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Robert Levin and his wife Kerry Bron are cheered by employees at Levin Furniture in Monroeville on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Robert Levin raises his hands and pops champagne, with sales manager DawnMarie Davin and store manager Jerry Kraus, after he announced a last minute deal to purchase the company back, at Levin Furniture in Monroeville on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Robert Levin gives a hug to Joel Rosner, the store design team supervisor, after announcing a last minute deal to purchase the company back, at Levin Furniture in Monroeville on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Robert Levin raises his hands in joy as he and his wife Kerry Bron enter the store after announcing a last minute deal to purchase the company back, at Levin Furniture in Monroeville on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Kerry Brun and husband Robert Levin laugh with employees after announcing a last minute deal to purchase the company back, at Levin Furniture in Monroeville on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Robert Levin is surrounded by employees as he talks with media after announcing a last minute deal to purchase the company back, at Levin Furniture in Monroeville on Thursday, March 5, 2020.