Robert John Gilmore passed away peacefully on Sept. 19, 2020, at the age of 82, at home with his loving and devoted wife at his side.
Robert was born on Oct. 16, 1937, in Massachusetts, raised by his mother, the late Katherine (Gilmore) Mitchell, and his stepfather, Burton Mitchell.
He was married to the former Donna Jean Umstead for 31 years.
Originally from Maine, he moved to Connecticut and got his degree in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning servicing in 1972, where he worked as a vending machine technician for 53 years. After retiring at the age of 77, he moved to Pennsylvania.
Robert his survived by his wife, as well as two daughters: Robin Gilmore, Lisa Gilmore and partner Virgil Korsko Jr., both from Connecticut; four stepchildren: Lori Roshon of Pennsylvania, William and Kristi Roshon of Connecticut, Ronald and Cindy Roshon of Pennsylvania, Steven and Amanda Roshon of Pennsylvania; two stepbrothers: David and Michael Mitchell; two stepsisters: Sylvia Terry and Coralie Anderson; as well as 23 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his stepsister, Patricia Mitchell; stepbrother, John Mitchell; and stepdaughter, Shelly Roshon.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at noon at Elan Memorial Park, 5595 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, with Pastor Jane Compton officiating. Family will receive friends at the cemetery from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Family and friends may send online condolences to bunnellfuneralhome.com. The Rodger T. Bunnell Funeral Home, 435 Market St., Bloomsburg, is handling arrangements.
Robert was born on Oct. 16, 1937, in Massachusetts, raised by his mother, the late Katherine (Gilmore) Mitchell, and his stepfather, Burton Mitchell.
He was married to the former Donna Jean Umstead for 31 years.
Originally from Maine, he moved to Connecticut and got his degree in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning servicing in 1972, where he worked as a vending machine technician for 53 years. After retiring at the age of 77, he moved to Pennsylvania.
Robert his survived by his wife, as well as two daughters: Robin Gilmore, Lisa Gilmore and partner Virgil Korsko Jr., both from Connecticut; four stepchildren: Lori Roshon of Pennsylvania, William and Kristi Roshon of Connecticut, Ronald and Cindy Roshon of Pennsylvania, Steven and Amanda Roshon of Pennsylvania; two stepbrothers: David and Michael Mitchell; two stepsisters: Sylvia Terry and Coralie Anderson; as well as 23 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his stepsister, Patricia Mitchell; stepbrother, John Mitchell; and stepdaughter, Shelly Roshon.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at noon at Elan Memorial Park, 5595 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, with Pastor Jane Compton officiating. Family will receive friends at the cemetery from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Family and friends may send online condolences to bunnellfuneralhome.com. The Rodger T. Bunnell Funeral Home, 435 Market St., Bloomsburg, is handling arrangements.
Robert John Gilmore passed away peacefully on Sept. 19, 2020, at the age of 82, at home with his loving and devoted wife at his side.
Robert was born on Oct. 16, 1937, in Massachusetts, raised by his mother, the late Katherine (Gilmore) Mitchell, and his stepfather, Burton Mitchell.
He was married to the former Donna Jean Umstead for 31 years.
Originally from Maine, he moved to Connecticut and got his degree in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning servicing in 1972, where he worked as a vending machine technician for 53 years. After retiring at the age of 77, he moved to Pennsylvania.
Robert his survived by his wife, as well as two daughters: Robin Gilmore, Lisa Gilmore and partner Virgil Korsko Jr., both from Connecticut; four stepchildren: Lori Roshon of Pennsylvania, William and Kristi Roshon of Connecticut, Ronald and Cindy Roshon of Pennsylvania, Steven and Amanda Roshon of Pennsylvania; two stepbrothers: David and Michael Mitchell; two stepsisters: Sylvia Terry and Coralie Anderson; as well as 23 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his stepsister, Patricia Mitchell; stepbrother, John Mitchell; and stepdaughter, Shelly Roshon.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at noon at Elan Memorial Park, 5595 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, with Pastor Jane Compton officiating. Family will receive friends at the cemetery from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Family and friends may send online condolences to bunnellfuneralhome.com. The Rodger T. Bunnell Funeral Home, 435 Market St., Bloomsburg, is handling arrangements.
Robert was born on Oct. 16, 1937, in Massachusetts, raised by his mother, the late Katherine (Gilmore) Mitchell, and his stepfather, Burton Mitchell.
He was married to the former Donna Jean Umstead for 31 years.
Originally from Maine, he moved to Connecticut and got his degree in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning servicing in 1972, where he worked as a vending machine technician for 53 years. After retiring at the age of 77, he moved to Pennsylvania.
Robert his survived by his wife, as well as two daughters: Robin Gilmore, Lisa Gilmore and partner Virgil Korsko Jr., both from Connecticut; four stepchildren: Lori Roshon of Pennsylvania, William and Kristi Roshon of Connecticut, Ronald and Cindy Roshon of Pennsylvania, Steven and Amanda Roshon of Pennsylvania; two stepbrothers: David and Michael Mitchell; two stepsisters: Sylvia Terry and Coralie Anderson; as well as 23 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his stepsister, Patricia Mitchell; stepbrother, John Mitchell; and stepdaughter, Shelly Roshon.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at noon at Elan Memorial Park, 5595 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, with Pastor Jane Compton officiating. Family will receive friends at the cemetery from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Family and friends may send online condolences to bunnellfuneralhome.com. The Rodger T. Bunnell Funeral Home, 435 Market St., Bloomsburg, is handling arrangements.
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