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Robert “Bob” White, 86

September 16, 2014

Robert “Bob” White, 86, of Mount Joy, PA passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Born in Lancaster Co., PA he was the son of the late Wesley and Mary White. He was the husband of the late Dorothy M. (Metzger) White who passed away in 1996.

Bob worked at PennDOT for over 22 years as an equipment operator and retired in 1989. He was previously employed by Greyhound and Conestoga Transportation Company. He enjoyed watching many sports, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He proudly served in the US Merchant Marines and the US Navy serving aboard the LST-510 ship during WWII.

The family would like to thank the staff at Conestoga View for the care that was given to Bob during his time there.

He is survived by four daughters, Barbara A. McClain, wife of Troy R., of Mount Joy, Brenda J. Swarr, wife of Timothy M., of Maytown, Shirley M. Long, wife of Richard D., of W. Lampeter Twp., Mary E. Cox, widow of Jerry L. Cox, of Marietta; two sons, Robert W. White, husband of Margie A., of Lancaster and Carl H. White, husband of Jill L., of Mount Joy. Also surviving are thirteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and a sister, Janice Blough, wife of Richard, of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:30AM on Friday, September 19, 2014 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Family and friends will be received from 10:30-11:30AM at the funeral home. Interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery with Military Honors. Flowers will be received.

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Condolences to the Family

September 19, 2014

Dear Brenda, Shirley, Mary, Barbara, Bobby and Carl,
My heart goes out to you for your loss. I have always felt like part of your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
 
Love,
Janice Thompson

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Friday, September 19, 2014
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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Lititz, PA 17543
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