Robert J. "Hook" Donnelly, 79, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James R. and Honora Lawrence Donnelly. Robert was the husband of Doris J. Martin Donnelly. Hook was a truck driver and retired in 1992.

Bob served in the US Army as a Corporal in the Second Battalion 38 ^th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War and received a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster.

His memberships include a life time member of the American Legion, life time member of VFW, AMVETS, 8 ^th Ward Club, Harley Owners Group (HOG), American Motorcycle Association, past member of Garden Spot Motorcycle Club and Sons of Satan Motorcycle Club.

Robert enjoyed riding, drag racing and hill climbing his motorcycle. He loved traveling on his Harley all over the USA and especially his trip to Alaska. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and camping.

He loved helping people and spending time with his family and friends.

Surviving besides his wife, Doris is a son; Raymond A. McMinn, Mount Joy, three daughters; Kathryn ( McMinn) Behmer companion of Bill Boas, Lancaster, Dawn M. wife of Paul Miller, Columbia, Natalie wife of Chris Schwankl, Ephrata, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, a sister; Pat wife of Don Baker, Lititz and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Joseph A. Donnelly, Richard Donnelly, and two sisters; Jane Bachman, and Ellen Frankford.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, Pa on Saturday, July, 25, 2009 at 10:00AM. Interment will be in Conestoga Memorial Park with Military Honors accorded by The Red Rose Honor Guard. There will be a viewing at the funeral home on Saturday from 8:30- 10:00AM. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Robert's memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, Pa 17603 or a Charity of one's choice. Motorcycles are welcome. To send on line condolences, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com