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Robert T. “Bob” O’Neill, 86

Robert T. “Bob” O’Neill, 86, of Lancaster passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009, at Hospice of Lancaster County. Born in Fountain Springs on August 11, 1922, he was a son of the late Charles J. and Anna M. Spaeder O’Neill. Mr. O’Neill is survived by his wife, Catherine Flick O’Neill.

Mr. O’Neill was an active member of Saint John Neumann Catholic Church. He served the church as a Eucharistic minister, collection counter, member of the Finance Committee, and volunteer gardener. “Brother Bob”, as he was known, also donated his time, talent, and treasure each year as a woodworker and craftsmen for the church’s annual Christmas Bazaar. Bob was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Men of Malvern Retreat Group, and the St. Anne – St. John Neumann Senior and Travel Clubs. He enjoyed gardening, golfing with the Overlook retirees and dancing with his wife as part of the Swing Thru’s square dance club.

In addition to his wife, Mr. O’Neill is survived by a daughter Peg O’Neill of Lancaster; a sister, AnnaMarie wife of Elmer Bare of Lancaster; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Gerard; 2 brothers, Francis and John O’Neill, and one sister, Helen Fernsler.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 19, 2009, at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster at 10:00 AM with Father Michael Culkin as celebrant. Interment will follow at Saint Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Viewings will take place on Thursday evening from 7-9 PM with a time of sharing starting at 8:45 PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr., Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz and also from 9-10 AM on Friday at the church. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, Brethren Village Good Samaritan Fund, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, or to Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, 750 E King St, Lancaster, PA‎ 17602. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel. To send an online condolence please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com

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Our sympathy and prayers are with you Aunt Kitty and Peg as you travel through this sad time. We will miss Uncle Bob!  His quick wit and ability to fix or make anything will be special memories.
With love,
Jeanne, David, Eric and Amy

Peg.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. 
Eunice Drazba

Dearest Peg and Mrs. O’Neill
You are all remembered in my prayers and thoughts these days as you mourn the loss of your dear father and husband.
May eternal rest grant unto him O Lord.
Sister Durstyne Farnan, OP

Dear Peg,
I have been praying and will continue to pray for you during this difficult time. I hope that the good memories you and your mother have of your father will help to sustain both of you.
Vicki Dalesandro, OP

Dear Peg,
My prayers are with you at the passing of your Dad.  May you feel the support of friends, family and all those who knew and loved him.
Deep peace,
Mary Ellen Leciejewski

Dear Mrs. O’Neil and family.  I wish to express my sympathy in the Loss of husband and father.  My prayers will be for him and with you in this time of sorrow.  My your memories of your life with Bob sustain you and know he is still watching over you from heaven. 
Sister Anne Richard, O.P.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marti Rozmys

Peg and family of Brother Bob.  How wonderful to read his story of life on the Web page.  He will be missed but memories abound.  Celebrate his life by giving life to others.  Peg, I hold you and your family in my heart.
Keep a sample of his handwriting close by, it will remind you he is near.
with love and deep felt sympathy,
Judith Benkert,O.P.

Dear Peg,
We are with you in spirit and continue our prayers for you and your Mother. Surely you Dad is at peace. May you find peace in the days to come.
Love, your sisters,
Sue Schreiber
Jude VanBaalen
Nadine Sheehan

Dear Peg,
May the God of all consolation comfort you in this time of grief.  Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb Rund, OP

Dear Peg and Mrs. O’Neill,
What a remarkable person your Dad and husband is – such a generous man with his time and talents.  We send you our love and prayers from New York.
Anele Heiges and Mary Louise Head

Dear Peg,
Sending you love and healing energy, and keeping you in my prayers. Give your Mom and hug for me.
Love,
Sherry

Peg,
My sympathy and prayers as you, your mother, sister and family feel the loss of your father. I hope that you all are deeply comforted with memories and consoled with knowing you did all you could to care for him.
Teresa Disch, OP

Dear Peg,
Please know that you and your Mom are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Leonard

Dear Peg,
Joe and I were so saddened to read of the death of your father.  He was a wonderful man.  May you be comforted by fond memories.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wth our deepest sympathy to you and your mother,
Joe and Cindy Geesey

Dear Peggy and Mother,  I was so sorry to read of your father’s death.  I remember him as a great father and such a worker for Church, K of C, and others. He’ll be missed by so many.  My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. 
Miss Kaylor.

Peg,
Know of my prayers with you at this time of your loss. 
Mary Priniski

Dear Peg,
My prayers are with you during this time of grief and as you continue to care for your mother.
Take care of yourself too,
Maria Riley, OP

Dear Mrs. O’Neill and Peg,
What wonderful memories I have of your visit to Taylor Michigan and your husband and father giving a new look to our little chapel. That was many years ago and we have all travelled different journeys. Now Bob has arrived at his beloved destination in the presence of God. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love,
Sister Patty Harvat

Dear Peg and Mom,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult days.  Prayer and support can hold us up during these times.  I am sure you feel the love of everyone surrounding you.  Know of my continues support. 
I clearly remember Bob when he came to visit us when were living together in community.  I remember his smile and sense of humor.  I still have the candle holder that he carved for me with our Adrian Dominican Logo itched in it.
Love to all of you,
Carol Weber

Dear Peg,
Please know that I have been praying for you. Have a virtual hug from me and know that I will continue to pray. God will hold you!
Mary Soher, OP

Peg
You and your mother have my prayers and sympathy on the death of your father. May God be your comfort and strength now and always.
Blessings of peace,
Fran Lombaer, OP

Dear Peg,
We send big hugs and lots of love from South Texas.
xElise & Carol

Dear Mrs. O’Neill and Peg –
Know that you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am happy you had friends there to support you! Will look forward to a chat when the time is right!
With love my friend,
Aneesah

Hello Peg and Mom,
   I greet you in the sureness of the Risen Christ who promised eternal life.  That doesn’t take away the sense of great loss…but somewhere there is a layer of comfort and hope, for the love cannot diminish or disappear.
   Peace to you,   
Gloria Korhonen OP

Dear Peg,
Prayers and love go out to you at this time of loss.
Sincerely,  Norma Dell, OP

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