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Robert J. Boswell, Jr., 85
Robert Joseph Boswell, Jr., 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Washington, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Joseph Boswell, Sr. and Ruth (Boone) Boswell. Robert was the husband of the late Ruth May (Nystrom) Boswell.
A veteran, Robert served in the US Army during WWII. Robert graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Washington & Jefferson College. He taught classes at the United States Military Academy at West Point College. Robert was a terminal manager for Suawk Company in Washington, PA for 14 years and a terminal manager for, and retired from, Motor Freight Express for 20 years. He also worked as a manager at Firestone Complete Auto Care. Robert was a member of the Rotary Club since 1962 and a Mason. He loved Dixieland music, playing cards and being with his friends.
Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Hershey of Ephrata, PA and Barbara Brunner, wife of Ray G. Brunner, of Punta Gorda, FL; a brother, James Boswell of Greensburg, PA; a sister, Margaret Hutchison of Washington, PA; and his longtime friend and companion, Jane Heavner. Robert will be missed by his granddog, Isabella.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at the convenience of the family at Washington Cemetery, Washington, PA. Please OMIT flowers. Contributions may be made in Robert’s name to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 or to the Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, PA 17602. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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The Beynon family
Dear Boswell Family,
I met Bob through his brother Jim who lives in Greensburg, Pa. Bob was such a nice gentleman with whom I had the pleasure of knowing for the past 7 years. We were also email buddies and enjoyed jokes and pertinent political discussions. Jim always treated me and Bob to lunch at one of our favorite spots in Greensburg when Bob came to visit. It was the Old Country Buffet. It was my good fortunate to know Bob. We will miss him tremendously.
Pat Panza
Becky: I am so sorry about your dad and want or need to talk call me, Karen We were very good friends for many, many years and enjoyed his company and visits with him.
Barbara: I am sorry that I came to your dad’s apartment, he and I had been very good friends for many years and I will miss him very much. He used to tell me about the trips to California and the shops you managed and of course the "BIG BOAT". We had a lot of memories with working together and before when he was at Firestone and the years after S & H Express. I wish I would of asked for a remembrance to keep from him.
We used to talk about anything and everything and will miss his hugs.
Karen Nelson
