Obituaries
Robert S. McGeown
Robert S. (Bob) McGeown passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the ManorCare Health Services in Lancaster. Bob was born April 26, 1927 in the Bronx, NY and lived in Teaneck, Bergenfield & Morristown, NJ and Lancaster, PA. He was married to Margaret (Peg) McGeown. They would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on April 18th.
Bob was a son of Charlotte and Stephen McGeown. He was a graduate of St Cecilia High School, Englewood, NJ and Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ. Bob was in the US Navy from 1945 to 1947. He worked for RCA in Harrison, NJ, Lancaster, PA and Somerville, NJ. He also worked for the Rockefeller Group in Flanders, NJ. Bob loved cars and over the years worked for several automobile agencies in NJ.
In addition to his wife, he leaves his brother Dr. John R. McGeown(Mary) of Mantoloking, NJ, his sister Betty Ann Uhlmann (Al) of Packanack Lake, NJ, a cousin Bill Clancy, FL, a sister-in-law, Jacquelyn Gibbs, VA, and many nieces and nephews.
Bob was a member of St John Neumann Church, Lancaster. Bob and Peg were active members of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County.
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 1, 2010 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church 601 E. Delp Rd. Lancaster 17601 at 12 noon. Family and friends will be received on Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz 17543 from 3 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Interment will be Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Holy Rood Cemetery, Morristown, N.J. at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., American Heart Assoc. or a charity of your choice. Bob’s family would like to thank the staff at ManorCare for the care of and concern shown for Bob and his family. They could not have been kinder or more loving, making a very difficult time much easier to bear.
To send an online condolence or for more information please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com
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To Aunt Peg , Uncle Jack and Betty Ann :
I want to extend my condolences to you during this difficult time. I do feel privileged to have had the chance to spend time with Bob over the years. His infectious laugh , combined with his insights and wittiness , were always things that I looked forward to when we were together at family gatherings. His generosity of spirit and heart were his greatest assets. To me , Bob always epitomized what has become to be known as the " greatest generation ".
Sincerely,
Dan Susik
Peggy, Our sincere condolences in your loss of Bob. We will keep Bob and you in prayers.
Frank and Martie Schwermin
my deepest sympathy to you Peg for the loss of Bob. thinking back over a number of years, never a cross word, always a smile in his voice. a special guy, one i certainly was blessed to cross my life’s path. Bob was a good man, now at home where we all aspire to go. no doubt in my mind that to a question by the angels to Bob of how he was doing, he will respond with his cheerful, able to sit up and take nourishment, heavenly style that is. may God’s Peace and strength be with you Peg in the days ahead. our prayers are with you and with Bob.
alan
Peg, The staff & crew at the Roseville Tavern will miss Bob very much. If you need anything you know where we are. Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family at this time.
Dear Peg,
We were sorry to learn of Bob’s death. We remember you both fondly and gratefully. We ray that you will find consolation and strength in the days and years ahead. We are both retired now. Sr. Marie is 81 and I am 68. We still live in Morristown and attend Assumption Church. You will be in our prayers.
God Bless you,
Sr. Pat Marks drplmarks@aol.com
We miss Bob and Peg here in Morristown. They were a vital part of our community, always giving where it was needed. We worked with them on the Family Life Committee at Assumption, and never had so much fun welcoming new families to the parish. Bob and Peg were always ready, with a smile and sense of humor, to pitch in on almost any endeavor.
Our prayers are with you Peg.
Pat & Dick Tighe
Peggy: Patricia and my kids and I will remember forever how you and Bob so cordially and lovingly greeted us in your capacity of Kellogg Club managers when we first moved to Morristown. What I’ll always remember about Bob was his sense of humor, that twinkle in his eye, the way he could get people, including myself, to lighten up a bit and not take things so seriously, especially when it wasn’t necessary. Both he and you always had a special warmth and kindness that is too rare among human beings.
With our love,
Michael Rockland
Patricia Ard
Denise and I were sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. We remember him for his many years as our neighbor in Morristown, NJ and fellow parishioner at Assumption Church but of course as the co-manager of the Kellogg Club along with his lovely wife Peggy back in early nineties. Bob was always dedicated to helping in every way he could. We enjoyed his great sense of humor and appreciated his generosity and kindness as well. His life was inspiration to us all. Our prayers are with all in the McGeown family.
Keith & Denise Kulper