Robert F. Dettrey, 87, of New Providence, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Bob shared 60 years of marriage with his wife Cheryn L. (Markley) Dettrey.

Born in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late Edward and Martha (Schmitt) Dettrey. He graduated from Central Bucks High School and completed radio broadcasting school.

Bob served in the US Army during peacetime obtaining the rank of SGT. He then spent a career on the radio, at WRAW in Reading, WLAN FM 97 Radio in Lancaster from 1963 to 1978, and then WRKZ Z107 in Elizabethtown and I105 WIOV in Ephrata. Following retirement from radio, he worked as a clerk for the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office for 15 years.

Bob Was an Eagles fan, and he coached Willow Street little league football. He formerly was an active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife Cheryn, Bob's family includes their daughter Tracy Dettrey-Myers, wife of Rodney of Lancaster, son Mark Robert Dettrey, husband of Wendy of Willow Street, four grandchildren, Ryan Dettrey, Bryn and Austin Stief, and Tristin Thomas, two great-grandchildren Milan and Ella Stief, and his brother Richard Dettrey. His grandson Clay Stief preceded Bob in death.

Services will be private.