Robert H. Folk Sr., age 85, of Bloomsburg passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at his Scott Township residence. Robert had been a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for over 58 years.
He was born on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1933, in Berwick, a son of the late Leroy and Josephine (Horrax) Folk.
Bob faithfully served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from June 1953 until he was honorably discharged in June 1956.
On Nov. 16, 1957, Bob married his loving wife, the former Shirley A. German. For most of his working career, he was employed as a textile plant manager for many different companies until his retirement in 1992.
He attended Shiloh Bible Church, Bloomsburg, and was a lifetime member of the Espy Fire Company. Bob enjoyed wildlife and spending his time fishing and hunting. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Charyl.
In addition to his parents, Bob was also preceded by two sisters: Evelyn Lamon and Helen Force; by four brothers: Roland “Sam” Folk, Eugene Folk, his twin, Richard Folk, and Donald Folk.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Shirley A. Folk, at home; a son, Robert H. Folk Jr. and his wife, Cassandra, of Newport, Pa.; a granddaughter, Charyl E., wife of Eric Bibeault of North Smithfield, R.I.; a grandson, Zachary Hoffman of Pullman, Wash.; a brother, Edward Folk and his wife, Margaret, of Bloomsburg; a sister, Martha, wife of Henry Knorowski of Berwick; and a sister-in-law, Donna Folk of Berwick.
A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Streets, Bloomsburg.
Funeral Services will begin on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Dr. Douglas H. Lyon officiating. Graveside committal services will immediately follow in New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy. Military honors will be provided by a combined American Legion and V.F.W. contingent.
The Allen Funeral Home Inc. is honored to be serving the Folk family.
Memorial contributions in Robert’s name are suggested to Geisinger Hospice, 410 Glenn Ave., Suite 200, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. For friends and family wishing to send a memorial gift, share a personal memory or offer condolences to the family, a Memorial Tribute Page in Robert’s honor and a Sympathy Store are available at www.AllenFuneralHome.com.
Published August 20, 2019 - Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, PA
He was born on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1933, in Berwick, a son of the late Leroy and Josephine (Horrax) Folk.
Bob faithfully served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from June 1953 until he was honorably discharged in June 1956.
On Nov. 16, 1957, Bob married his loving wife, the former Shirley A. German. For most of his working career, he was employed as a textile plant manager for many different companies until his retirement in 1992.
He attended Shiloh Bible Church, Bloomsburg, and was a lifetime member of the Espy Fire Company. Bob enjoyed wildlife and spending his time fishing and hunting. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Charyl.
In addition to his parents, Bob was also preceded by two sisters: Evelyn Lamon and Helen Force; by four brothers: Roland “Sam” Folk, Eugene Folk, his twin, Richard Folk, and Donald Folk.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Shirley A. Folk, at home; a son, Robert H. Folk Jr. and his wife, Cassandra, of Newport, Pa.; a granddaughter, Charyl E., wife of Eric Bibeault of North Smithfield, R.I.; a grandson, Zachary Hoffman of Pullman, Wash.; a brother, Edward Folk and his wife, Margaret, of Bloomsburg; a sister, Martha, wife of Henry Knorowski of Berwick; and a sister-in-law, Donna Folk of Berwick.
A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Streets, Bloomsburg.
Funeral Services will begin on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Dr. Douglas H. Lyon officiating. Graveside committal services will immediately follow in New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy. Military honors will be provided by a combined American Legion and V.F.W. contingent.
The Allen Funeral Home Inc. is honored to be serving the Folk family.
Memorial contributions in Robert’s name are suggested to Geisinger Hospice, 410 Glenn Ave., Suite 200, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. For friends and family wishing to send a memorial gift, share a personal memory or offer condolences to the family, a Memorial Tribute Page in Robert’s honor and a Sympathy Store are available at www.AllenFuneralHome.com.
Published August 20, 2019 - Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, PA
Robert H. Folk Sr., age 85, of Bloomsburg passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019, at his Scott Township residence. Robert had been a resident of his home in Bloomsburg for over 58 years.
He was born on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1933, in Berwick, a son of the late Leroy and Josephine (Horrax) Folk.
Bob faithfully served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from June 1953 until he was honorably discharged in June 1956.
On Nov. 16, 1957, Bob married his loving wife, the former Shirley A. German. For most of his working career, he was employed as a textile plant manager for many different companies until his retirement in 1992.
He attended Shiloh Bible Church, Bloomsburg, and was a lifetime member of the Espy Fire Company. Bob enjoyed wildlife and spending his time fishing and hunting. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Charyl.
In addition to his parents, Bob was also preceded by two sisters: Evelyn Lamon and Helen Force; by four brothers: Roland “Sam” Folk, Eugene Folk, his twin, Richard Folk, and Donald Folk.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Shirley A. Folk, at home; a son, Robert H. Folk Jr. and his wife, Cassandra, of Newport, Pa.; a granddaughter, Charyl E., wife of Eric Bibeault of North Smithfield, R.I.; a grandson, Zachary Hoffman of Pullman, Wash.; a brother, Edward Folk and his wife, Margaret, of Bloomsburg; a sister, Martha, wife of Henry Knorowski of Berwick; and a sister-in-law, Donna Folk of Berwick.
A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Streets, Bloomsburg.
Funeral Services will begin on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Dr. Douglas H. Lyon officiating. Graveside committal services will immediately follow in New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy. Military honors will be provided by a combined American Legion and V.F.W. contingent.
The Allen Funeral Home Inc. is honored to be serving the Folk family.
Memorial contributions in Robert’s name are suggested to Geisinger Hospice, 410 Glenn Ave., Suite 200, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. For friends and family wishing to send a memorial gift, share a personal memory or offer condolences to the family, a Memorial Tribute Page in Robert’s honor and a Sympathy Store are available at www.AllenFuneralHome.com.
Published August 20, 2019 - Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, PA
He was born on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1933, in Berwick, a son of the late Leroy and Josephine (Horrax) Folk.
Bob faithfully served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from June 1953 until he was honorably discharged in June 1956.
On Nov. 16, 1957, Bob married his loving wife, the former Shirley A. German. For most of his working career, he was employed as a textile plant manager for many different companies until his retirement in 1992.
He attended Shiloh Bible Church, Bloomsburg, and was a lifetime member of the Espy Fire Company. Bob enjoyed wildlife and spending his time fishing and hunting. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Charyl.
In addition to his parents, Bob was also preceded by two sisters: Evelyn Lamon and Helen Force; by four brothers: Roland “Sam” Folk, Eugene Folk, his twin, Richard Folk, and Donald Folk.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Shirley A. Folk, at home; a son, Robert H. Folk Jr. and his wife, Cassandra, of Newport, Pa.; a granddaughter, Charyl E., wife of Eric Bibeault of North Smithfield, R.I.; a grandson, Zachary Hoffman of Pullman, Wash.; a brother, Edward Folk and his wife, Margaret, of Bloomsburg; a sister, Martha, wife of Henry Knorowski of Berwick; and a sister-in-law, Donna Folk of Berwick.
A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Streets, Bloomsburg.
Funeral Services will begin on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home Inc. with the Rev. Dr. Douglas H. Lyon officiating. Graveside committal services will immediately follow in New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy. Military honors will be provided by a combined American Legion and V.F.W. contingent.
The Allen Funeral Home Inc. is honored to be serving the Folk family.
Memorial contributions in Robert’s name are suggested to Geisinger Hospice, 410 Glenn Ave., Suite 200, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. For friends and family wishing to send a memorial gift, share a personal memory or offer condolences to the family, a Memorial Tribute Page in Robert’s honor and a Sympathy Store are available at www.AllenFuneralHome.com.
Published August 20, 2019 - Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, PA
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