Obituaries
Robert A. O’Donnell, 87
March 25, 2013
Robert A. O’Donnell, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 at Lancaster General Hospital.
Born in Pittsburgh, he was the husband of Jane (Flowers) O’Donnell of Lancaster, and the son of the late Raymond and Mae (Boettner) O’Donnell.
Besides his family, his greatest joy in life was spending time on the water with his family and friends. He enjoyed golf and was an active volunteer with Schreiber Pediatric Rehab.
After college he and a good friend moved to Florida where he lived for a number of years and met his first wife, Dorothy, with whom he had six children. He and his family moved to Lititz in 1969.
He lived for a number of years in Pittsburgh, where he worked as a salesman for Firestone Tire & Rubber. He also worked as a salesman for Lebzelter’s until his retirement. After retiring, he was a messenger for CoreStates Bank and a courtesy shuttle driver for Jones Pontiac.
Robert was a Navy veteran of WWII, and was a member of Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree. He attended LCBC church.
In addition to his wife of 14 years, he is survived by his children: Deborah Shope and her husband Robert; Diane Gordon and her husband Mike; Barbara Behm and her husband Randy; Robert A. O’Donnell II and his wife Kathy, and Carol O’ Donnell; a stepdaughter, Jodi Cunningham and her husband Dan; a son-in-law, Richard Waltz; 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy (Lauffle) O’Donnell; a daughter, Kathy Waltz; two brothers: Raymond and Richard (Murph); and a grandson, Jared Behm.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Monday, April 1, 2013 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz with Clair McCormick officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be private. To place a condolence online, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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My sincere condolences to Jane, Debbie and the entire ODonnell family. I will always remember how much Bob loved sailing and being on the water! So sorry also I wasn’t aware that Kathy had passed!
Glenn Newcomer, Savannah, Ga.
Jane – I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting you but we exchanged Christmas cards every year. My husband and I knew Bob many years ago before you became a part of his life. We went sailing a few times and spent many an evening together. So many times over the years I have thought about Bob and wondered how he was doing. My Bad…..I should have picked up the phone and called. Please know your have our sympathy at this time. I cannot think of Bob without smiling. He was a wonderful man.
Wally & Jeanne Ditzler
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jane, and all of Bob’s family. Bob was a wonderful man who will be missed. He did love to sail, and we will remember our times at the Chesapeake bay, and his lively presence at our Christmas parties. He is sailing with the angels now. Chuck and Donna Kilgore
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Jane and the O’Donnell family. Tracy and I had the pleasure to know Bob through our friendship with Jane. In the time we spent with Bob, we learned of his love of the Bay and boating and wished we could have been along with him on his many adventures. In the marina in Heaven, we hope there is an available slip next to Bob’s because that is where we’d like to have our boat.
Charlie & Tracy Beyl
Bob, Kathy and Family,
With deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. Wishing you strength, memories and caring during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carl and Patti Esh
Sleep tight my good friend.
I will miss you, and our conversations at Park City, and our many lung association meetings. You will be in my prayers.
God Bless.
Your good friend of 40 years,
Mickey Falcone
Jane, Deb, Diane, Barb, Bob, Carol and families, We were sadden to hear about Bob’s passing. I know we did not see each other much except when Kathy would invite us all to the house for Father’s Day picnics and Christmas gatherings. Praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you and loving memories to carry you through. I know Kathy was waiting at Heaven’s door to greet her dad.
Jean and Laddy Germer
Dear Aunt Jane and Jodi,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and those to come. Be at peace.
Much love,
Lisa, Jason and Logan Flood
