"Speak my name and I will live forever." - African proverb
ROBERT R. "BOB" METCALF
Obituary - Scranton Times, Friday, November 17, 2017
Date of Death: October 31, 2017
Robert R. "Bob" Metcalf, 65, of Chelsea, Ala., a former resident of Scranton and Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Compassus Hospice Birmingham, Ala., with his loving family at his side.
Bob is survived by his wife, Joan Pechal Metcalf; and daughter, Katherine. Also surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth J. Ward and husband, Dennis, of Ephrata, Pa.; and Marsha Phillips and husband, Willard, of Fairfax Station, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Marsh and Mary Teresa Burns Metcalf, of Scranton, Pa.
Bob was born on Feb. 26, 1952, in Scranton, Pa., to Roy and Mary Metcalf. He graduated from South Scranton Catholic High School in 1970 and the University of Scranton in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in marketing. At the time of his death, Bob was a reserve specialist with Federal Emergency Management Agency " FEMA." He retired in 2013 from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. While working for this agency, he was an agent for the Randolph Shepard Act, in Harrisburg, Pa., and for over 20 years worked in the skilled nursing home division in the Lackawanna County Assistance Office in Scranton, Pa.
Bob was an accomplished golfer with an unforgettable golf swing. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and friend who enjoyed making everyone laugh. In accordance with his wishes, Bob has been cremated.
A funeral Mass celebrating Bob's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, at Nativity of Our Lord Church at St. John Neumann Parish, 633 Orchard St., Scranton, PA 18505, celebrated by the Rev. Michael Bryant, pastor, immediately followed by interment at Cathedral Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 8:45 to 9:45 at the church before the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to www.merkelcell.org/jointhefight/donate.
Arrangements, Neil W. Regan Funeral Home Inc., 1900 Pittston Ave., Scranton, PA 18505. To send online condolences, visit the funeral home website.
Neil W Regan Funeral Home Inc
1900 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
GUEST BOOK
November 17, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
~ Brian Nooney, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
Joan, and Katie so sorry to hear of Bob passing. He was such a nice man. Always enjoyed talking to him and playing a few rounds of golf with him. Once again Stephanie Vanessa and I are so sorry. God Bless.
~ Danny Sheridan, Trucksville, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
Betty, I didn't know Bob, but it's so sad to lose a brother, a younger brother at that. I wish you and your family peace and God's blessings during this sad time.
~ Barbara Dehaba, Scranton, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I got to know him when he worked at the County Assistance Office. He always made me laugh and always had a kind word. My condolences to his family, may God Bless you during this difficult time.
~ Tammy Applegate, Scranton, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was such a nice man. So down to earh. Will be praying for you and Katie. God Bless.
Carol and Emily Harchar
November 18, 2017
So sorry for your loss Joan. I always liked your husband. He was so down to earth. Such a nice man. Praying for God's strength for you and Katie.
November 18, 2017
My sincere sympathy to the family, esp dear friends, Betty and Denny. Bob would be happy and proud to read all the tributes to him and his life. RIP with your wonderful mom and dad, Bob.
-- Cathy (McDowell) Collins.
November 17, 2017
My deepest condolences to Joan and Katherine, Betty Jean and Marsha. May Angels gently guide him home. Cousin, childhood friend...many messages on FB. God has a new angel.
~ Susan Cleveland, Scranton, Pennsylvania
November 17, 2017
Joan and Katherine,please accept my deepest sympathy on Bob's passing. He was an excellent member of our staff at the CAO. His kindness and understanding went a long way to ease the pain of family members that were faced with placing a family member in a nursing home. RIP my friend !
~ Rich Kucharski, Maryland
November 17, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Metcalf family. Bob was a kindhearted man who will be sorely missed. He always brought a smile to the faces of those around him. Bob and I shared many laughs together.
~ Alec Barcklow, Bear Creek Twp., Pennsylvania
November 17, 2017
Bob was such a kind, honest and gentle person. He was low spoken and always upbeat. I sat next to him for years at the CAO and enjoyed his company. I will miss him as we corresponded on Facebook. God bless you and Katie.
ROBERT R. "BOB" METCALF
Obituary - Scranton Times, Friday, November 17, 2017
Date of Death: October 31, 2017
Robert R. "Bob" Metcalf, 65, of Chelsea, Ala., a former resident of Scranton and Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Compassus Hospice Birmingham, Ala., with his loving family at his side.
Bob is survived by his wife, Joan Pechal Metcalf; and daughter, Katherine. Also surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth J. Ward and husband, Dennis, of Ephrata, Pa.; and Marsha Phillips and husband, Willard, of Fairfax Station, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Marsh and Mary Teresa Burns Metcalf, of Scranton, Pa.
Bob was born on Feb. 26, 1952, in Scranton, Pa., to Roy and Mary Metcalf. He graduated from South Scranton Catholic High School in 1970 and the University of Scranton in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in marketing. At the time of his death, Bob was a reserve specialist with Federal Emergency Management Agency " FEMA." He retired in 2013 from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. While working for this agency, he was an agent for the Randolph Shepard Act, in Harrisburg, Pa., and for over 20 years worked in the skilled nursing home division in the Lackawanna County Assistance Office in Scranton, Pa.
Bob was an accomplished golfer with an unforgettable golf swing. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and friend who enjoyed making everyone laugh. In accordance with his wishes, Bob has been cremated.
A funeral Mass celebrating Bob's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, at Nativity of Our Lord Church at St. John Neumann Parish, 633 Orchard St., Scranton, PA 18505, celebrated by the Rev. Michael Bryant, pastor, immediately followed by interment at Cathedral Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 8:45 to 9:45 at the church before the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to www.merkelcell.org/jointhefight/donate.
Arrangements, Neil W. Regan Funeral Home Inc., 1900 Pittston Ave., Scranton, PA 18505. To send online condolences, visit the funeral home website.
Neil W Regan Funeral Home Inc
1900 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
GUEST BOOK
November 17, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
~ Brian Nooney, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
Joan, and Katie so sorry to hear of Bob passing. He was such a nice man. Always enjoyed talking to him and playing a few rounds of golf with him. Once again Stephanie Vanessa and I are so sorry. God Bless.
~ Danny Sheridan, Trucksville, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
Betty, I didn't know Bob, but it's so sad to lose a brother, a younger brother at that. I wish you and your family peace and God's blessings during this sad time.
~ Barbara Dehaba, Scranton, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I got to know him when he worked at the County Assistance Office. He always made me laugh and always had a kind word. My condolences to his family, may God Bless you during this difficult time.
~ Tammy Applegate, Scranton, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was such a nice man. So down to earh. Will be praying for you and Katie. God Bless.
Carol and Emily Harchar
November 18, 2017
So sorry for your loss Joan. I always liked your husband. He was so down to earth. Such a nice man. Praying for God's strength for you and Katie.
November 18, 2017
My sincere sympathy to the family, esp dear friends, Betty and Denny. Bob would be happy and proud to read all the tributes to him and his life. RIP with your wonderful mom and dad, Bob.
-- Cathy (McDowell) Collins.
November 17, 2017
My deepest condolences to Joan and Katherine, Betty Jean and Marsha. May Angels gently guide him home. Cousin, childhood friend...many messages on FB. God has a new angel.
~ Susan Cleveland, Scranton, Pennsylvania
November 17, 2017
Joan and Katherine,please accept my deepest sympathy on Bob's passing. He was an excellent member of our staff at the CAO. His kindness and understanding went a long way to ease the pain of family members that were faced with placing a family member in a nursing home. RIP my friend !
~ Rich Kucharski, Maryland
November 17, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Metcalf family. Bob was a kindhearted man who will be sorely missed. He always brought a smile to the faces of those around him. Bob and I shared many laughs together.
~ Alec Barcklow, Bear Creek Twp., Pennsylvania
November 17, 2017
Bob was such a kind, honest and gentle person. He was low spoken and always upbeat. I sat next to him for years at the CAO and enjoyed his company. I will miss him as we corresponded on Facebook. God bless you and Katie.
"Speak my name and I will live forever." - African proverb
ROBERT R. "BOB" METCALF
Obituary - Scranton Times, Friday, November 17, 2017
Date of Death: October 31, 2017
Robert R. "Bob" Metcalf, 65, of Chelsea, Ala., a former resident of Scranton and Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Compassus Hospice Birmingham, Ala., with his loving family at his side.
Bob is survived by his wife, Joan Pechal Metcalf; and daughter, Katherine. Also surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth J. Ward and husband, Dennis, of Ephrata, Pa.; and Marsha Phillips and husband, Willard, of Fairfax Station, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Marsh and Mary Teresa Burns Metcalf, of Scranton, Pa.
Bob was born on Feb. 26, 1952, in Scranton, Pa., to Roy and Mary Metcalf. He graduated from South Scranton Catholic High School in 1970 and the University of Scranton in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in marketing. At the time of his death, Bob was a reserve specialist with Federal Emergency Management Agency " FEMA." He retired in 2013 from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. While working for this agency, he was an agent for the Randolph Shepard Act, in Harrisburg, Pa., and for over 20 years worked in the skilled nursing home division in the Lackawanna County Assistance Office in Scranton, Pa.
Bob was an accomplished golfer with an unforgettable golf swing. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and friend who enjoyed making everyone laugh. In accordance with his wishes, Bob has been cremated.
A funeral Mass celebrating Bob's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, at Nativity of Our Lord Church at St. John Neumann Parish, 633 Orchard St., Scranton, PA 18505, celebrated by the Rev. Michael Bryant, pastor, immediately followed by interment at Cathedral Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 8:45 to 9:45 at the church before the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to www.merkelcell.org/jointhefight/donate.
Arrangements, Neil W. Regan Funeral Home Inc., 1900 Pittston Ave., Scranton, PA 18505. To send online condolences, visit the funeral home website.
Neil W Regan Funeral Home Inc
1900 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
GUEST BOOK
November 17, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
~ Brian Nooney, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
Joan, and Katie so sorry to hear of Bob passing. He was such a nice man. Always enjoyed talking to him and playing a few rounds of golf with him. Once again Stephanie Vanessa and I are so sorry. God Bless.
~ Danny Sheridan, Trucksville, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
Betty, I didn't know Bob, but it's so sad to lose a brother, a younger brother at that. I wish you and your family peace and God's blessings during this sad time.
~ Barbara Dehaba, Scranton, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I got to know him when he worked at the County Assistance Office. He always made me laugh and always had a kind word. My condolences to his family, may God Bless you during this difficult time.
~ Tammy Applegate, Scranton, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was such a nice man. So down to earh. Will be praying for you and Katie. God Bless.
Carol and Emily Harchar
November 18, 2017
So sorry for your loss Joan. I always liked your husband. He was so down to earth. Such a nice man. Praying for God's strength for you and Katie.
November 18, 2017
My sincere sympathy to the family, esp dear friends, Betty and Denny. Bob would be happy and proud to read all the tributes to him and his life. RIP with your wonderful mom and dad, Bob.
-- Cathy (McDowell) Collins.
November 17, 2017
My deepest condolences to Joan and Katherine, Betty Jean and Marsha. May Angels gently guide him home. Cousin, childhood friend...many messages on FB. God has a new angel.
~ Susan Cleveland, Scranton, Pennsylvania
November 17, 2017
Joan and Katherine,please accept my deepest sympathy on Bob's passing. He was an excellent member of our staff at the CAO. His kindness and understanding went a long way to ease the pain of family members that were faced with placing a family member in a nursing home. RIP my friend !
~ Rich Kucharski, Maryland
November 17, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Metcalf family. Bob was a kindhearted man who will be sorely missed. He always brought a smile to the faces of those around him. Bob and I shared many laughs together.
~ Alec Barcklow, Bear Creek Twp., Pennsylvania
November 17, 2017
Bob was such a kind, honest and gentle person. He was low spoken and always upbeat. I sat next to him for years at the CAO and enjoyed his company. I will miss him as we corresponded on Facebook. God bless you and Katie.
ROBERT R. "BOB" METCALF
Obituary - Scranton Times, Friday, November 17, 2017
Date of Death: October 31, 2017
Robert R. "Bob" Metcalf, 65, of Chelsea, Ala., a former resident of Scranton and Dallas, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Compassus Hospice Birmingham, Ala., with his loving family at his side.
Bob is survived by his wife, Joan Pechal Metcalf; and daughter, Katherine. Also surviving are two sisters, Elizabeth J. Ward and husband, Dennis, of Ephrata, Pa.; and Marsha Phillips and husband, Willard, of Fairfax Station, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Marsh and Mary Teresa Burns Metcalf, of Scranton, Pa.
Bob was born on Feb. 26, 1952, in Scranton, Pa., to Roy and Mary Metcalf. He graduated from South Scranton Catholic High School in 1970 and the University of Scranton in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in marketing. At the time of his death, Bob was a reserve specialist with Federal Emergency Management Agency " FEMA." He retired in 2013 from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. While working for this agency, he was an agent for the Randolph Shepard Act, in Harrisburg, Pa., and for over 20 years worked in the skilled nursing home division in the Lackawanna County Assistance Office in Scranton, Pa.
Bob was an accomplished golfer with an unforgettable golf swing. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and friend who enjoyed making everyone laugh. In accordance with his wishes, Bob has been cremated.
A funeral Mass celebrating Bob's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 18, at Nativity of Our Lord Church at St. John Neumann Parish, 633 Orchard St., Scranton, PA 18505, celebrated by the Rev. Michael Bryant, pastor, immediately followed by interment at Cathedral Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 8:45 to 9:45 at the church before the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to www.merkelcell.org/jointhefight/donate.
Arrangements, Neil W. Regan Funeral Home Inc., 1900 Pittston Ave., Scranton, PA 18505. To send online condolences, visit the funeral home website.
Neil W Regan Funeral Home Inc
1900 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
GUEST BOOK
November 17, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
~ Brian Nooney, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
Joan, and Katie so sorry to hear of Bob passing. He was such a nice man. Always enjoyed talking to him and playing a few rounds of golf with him. Once again Stephanie Vanessa and I are so sorry. God Bless.
~ Danny Sheridan, Trucksville, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
Betty, I didn't know Bob, but it's so sad to lose a brother, a younger brother at that. I wish you and your family peace and God's blessings during this sad time.
~ Barbara Dehaba, Scranton, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I got to know him when he worked at the County Assistance Office. He always made me laugh and always had a kind word. My condolences to his family, may God Bless you during this difficult time.
~ Tammy Applegate, Scranton, Pennsylvania
November 18, 2017
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was such a nice man. So down to earh. Will be praying for you and Katie. God Bless.
Carol and Emily Harchar
November 18, 2017
So sorry for your loss Joan. I always liked your husband. He was so down to earth. Such a nice man. Praying for God's strength for you and Katie.
November 18, 2017
My sincere sympathy to the family, esp dear friends, Betty and Denny. Bob would be happy and proud to read all the tributes to him and his life. RIP with your wonderful mom and dad, Bob.
-- Cathy (McDowell) Collins.
November 17, 2017
My deepest condolences to Joan and Katherine, Betty Jean and Marsha. May Angels gently guide him home. Cousin, childhood friend...many messages on FB. God has a new angel.
~ Susan Cleveland, Scranton, Pennsylvania
November 17, 2017
Joan and Katherine,please accept my deepest sympathy on Bob's passing. He was an excellent member of our staff at the CAO. His kindness and understanding went a long way to ease the pain of family members that were faced with placing a family member in a nursing home. RIP my friend !
~ Rich Kucharski, Maryland
November 17, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Metcalf family. Bob was a kindhearted man who will be sorely missed. He always brought a smile to the faces of those around him. Bob and I shared many laughs together.
~ Alec Barcklow, Bear Creek Twp., Pennsylvania
November 17, 2017
Bob was such a kind, honest and gentle person. He was low spoken and always upbeat. I sat next to him for years at the CAO and enjoyed his company. I will miss him as we corresponded on Facebook. God bless you and Katie.
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