Rev. Dr. Robert Harry "Bob" LaForce, 72, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and entered the arms of the Lord on April 10, 2024. Born in East Orange, NJ, he was the son of the late Bayard and Edith (Clarington) LaForce. He was married to his second wife Barbara (Yustat) Lutz-LaForce.

Bob obtained his doctorate from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His pastoral career began at Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City, where he met his first wife, Shirley. He also pastored at First Presbyterian Church (Philipsburg), Little Britain Presbyterian Church (Peach Bottom), First Presbyterian Church (Strasburg), Christ Church (Philadelphia), Bethesda Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia), Central Presbyterian Church (Long Island, NY), Stewartstown Presbyterian Church (Stewartstown), and most recently, Family of God Community Church in Red Lion, PA. He also attended Mission Church in Lancaster, PA.

Bob loved to learn, study the bible, read, and help others. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching baseball and football games, and was known for his love of mashed potatoes and peanut butter sweets. He even had the privilege of running the sound/audio at Woodstock for Jimi Hendrix.

Bob is survived by his second wife, Barb; son, Oliver Jordan LaForce (Sara); 6 stepchildren: Richie Axe (Cindy), Cristy Cowart, Caty DeLong (Larry), Patty Drewin (Brad), Corrinna Thompkins (Steve), and Deeanna Sobczak; 9 grandchildren: Richie Jr., Rachel, Ryan, Emily, Ayden, Ethan, Madelyn, Abigail, and Lucas; 3 great-grandchildren: R.J., Jordan, and Jade; and cousins Laura Zimmerman (Chris) and Joyce Zimmerman. He was predeceased by his first wife, Shirley P. (Gongaware) LaForce in 2007.

A service to honor and celebrate Bob will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 10 AM at Family of God Community Church, 147 1st Ave, Red Lion, PA 17356. Guests will be received beginning at 9:30 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Bob's name to Family of God CC.