Robert Joseph Bovie, 87

December 22, 2024

Robert Joseph “Bob” Bovie, 87, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on December 22, 2024. Born in Watseka, IL, he was the son of the late Melvin J. and Iola M. (Kirts) Bovie. He was married 65 years to his beloved wife Sandra Rovigne (Beaupre) Bovie.

Bob was a graduate of St. Anne High School in Illinois, attended the University of Illinois, and received an associate’s degree from Kankakee Community College. He worked for 52 years for Armstrong World Ind., retiring in 1997 as an order and sales service manager. Bob was an avid collector of coins, stamps, and vintage toys. He liked playing poker, was an efficient online marketplace seller, and was very involved in local politics. Bob is affectionately remembered as a great husband, father, and grandfather, and would do anything for anyone in need. He was generous, kind, thoughtful, and had a great sense of humor.

In addition to Sandra, Bob is survived by 3 children: Jill Marie Slagle (Carl), Michael Joseph Bovie (Susan), and Darren Allen Bovie (Patricia); and 4 grandchildren: Joseph Slagle, Evan, Natalie, and Brooke Bovie.

The family will receive guests from 1-2 PM on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A service will begin at 2 PM and a time of open sharing will be offered. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s name can be made to American Cancer Society, cancer.org.