Robert T. "Bob" O'Neill, 86, of Lancaster passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009, at Hospice of Lancaster County. Born in Fountain Springs on August 11, 1922, he was a son of the late Charles J. and Anna M. Spaeder O'Neill. Mr. O'Neill is survived by his wife, Catherine Flick O'Neill.

Mr. O'Neill was an active member of Saint John Neumann Catholic Church. He served the church as a Eucharistic minister, collection counter, member of the Finance Committee, and volunteer gardener. "Brother Bob", as he was known, also donated his time, talent, and treasure each year as a woodworker and craftsmen for the church's annual Christmas Bazaar. Bob was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Men of Malvern Retreat Group, and the St. Anne – St. John Neumann Senior and Travel Clubs. He enjoyed gardening, golfing with the Overlook retirees and dancing with his wife as part of the Swing Thru's square dance club.

In addition to his wife, Mr. O'Neill is survived by a daughter Peg O'Neill of Lancaster; a sister, AnnaMarie wife of Elmer Bare of Lancaster; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Gerard; 2 brothers, Francis and John O'Neill, and one sister, Helen Fernsler.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 19, 2009, at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster at 10:00 AM with Father Michael Culkin as celebrant. Interment will follow at Saint Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Viewings will take place on Thursday evening from 7-9 PM with a time of sharing starting at 8:45 PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr., Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz and also from 9-10 AM on Friday at the church. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, Brethren Village Good Samaritan Fund, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, or to Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, 750 E King St, Lancaster, PA‎ 17602. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel. To send an online condolence please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com