Obituaries
Robert A. “Bob” Wolfe, Sr., 95
March 18, 2019
Robert A. “Bob” Wolfe, Sr., 95, of Stevens, Pa, passed away on, Monday, March 18, 2019 at WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Born in Womelsdorf, Pa, he was the son of the late Charles and Anna (Bennethum) Wolfe. He was married to the late Dorothy Wolfe who passed away in 1999.
He is survived by his son, Robert A. “Bob” Wolfe, Jr., husband of Marcia of Palmyra; his daughter, Carol Hammond, wife of Fred of Manheim; grandchildren: Natalie, Jennifer, Melissa, Todd and Matthew and great grandchildren: Erin, Danny and Antonia. He was the companion of Jean Gibbel of Bethel for 18 years. He was the last of his immediate family.
He served at the United States Army Air Force training base in McCook, Nebraska during World War II as a Military Policeman. He worked for 45 years at the Bedford Shoe Co., Lititz. After retirement he and his wife moved to a small farm to raise thoroughbred race horses.
He was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan, who from the comfort of his living room had been explicitly managing and coaching those teams for over 70 years.
There will be a viewing on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 11 AM until 1 PM at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Stroke Association by visiting: www.stroke.org.
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Condolences to the Family
March 22, 2019
I’m sorry for your loss of a loved one! May God help all of you through this time of losing a loved one. My thoughts and prayers for everyone…
March 22, 2019
Sorry to here of uncle Robert’s passing, Our thought’s and prayers are with you.Julia a Wolfe Bronson.
March 22, 2019
Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. We missed him when he quit bowling at Palmyra but we had lunch with him and Jean now and then. Condolences to Bob Jr & family and Jean Gibbel
We will be unable to attend the viewing due to a previous engagement
March 20, 2019
Sorry for your families loss. Praying for comfort for all
March 20, 2019
Dear Bob: Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad.We always enjoyed talking to him at the track and his farm. He was a true gentleman and simply a ” nice guy” Our sincere condolences to you, Marcia and the girls. Gene and Jeanie Risser
- Visitation
- Friday, March 22, 2019
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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