Obituaries
Robert J. “Hook” Donnelly, 79
Robert J. "Hook" Donnelly, 79, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late James R. and Honora Lawrence Donnelly. Robert was the husband of Doris J. Martin Donnelly. Hook was a truck driver and retired in 1992.
Bob served in the US Army as a Corporal in the Second Battalion 38th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War and received a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster.
His memberships include a life time member of the American Legion, life time member of VFW, AMVETS, 8th Ward Club, Harley Owners Group (HOG), American Motorcycle Association, past member of Garden Spot Motorcycle Club and Sons of Satan Motorcycle Club.
Robert enjoyed riding, drag racing and hill climbing his motorcycle. He loved traveling on his Harley all over the USA and especially his trip to Alaska. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and camping.
He loved helping people and spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving besides his wife, Doris is a son; Raymond A. McMinn, Mount Joy, three daughters; Kathryn ( McMinn) Behmer companion of Bill Boas, Lancaster, Dawn M. wife of Paul Miller, Columbia, Natalie wife of Chris Schwankl, Ephrata, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, a sister; Pat wife of Don Baker, Lititz and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Joseph A. Donnelly, Richard Donnelly, and two sisters; Jane Bachman, and Ellen Frankford.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, Pa on Saturday, July, 25, 2009 at 10:00AM. Interment will be in Conestoga Memorial Park with Military Honors accorded by The Red Rose Honor Guard. There will be a viewing at the funeral home on Saturday from 8:30- 10:00AM. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Robert’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, Pa 17603 or a Charity of one’s choice. Motorcycles are welcome. To send on line condolences, please visit snyderfuneralhome.com
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He Will Be Remembered.
And throughout this difficult time
May you also know
The deep Sympathy
And concern that are felt
for you and your family.
George w. Longabaugh
Pat Reno.
Hook was a special man. He was a great friend that would do anything for you, without question. He would give you the shirt off of his back, even if it was the only shirt that he owned. He was a humble man that taught us alot, just from his examples. He was a decorated military hero. In his eyes, he wasn’t a hero, he was just doing his job for his battalion; but in the eyes of his fellow soldiers, he was a hero. He sacrificed himself for them. No, I didn’t serve with Hook, but I did serve many years after he did. I know that his fellow soldiers look at him as a hero, because my best friend sacrificed himself for me, and my fellow sailors, and is our hero. Hook, my brother in arms, thank you for serving, thank you for your sacrifice, thank you for your friendship, and thank you for being so much, for so many.
I salute you.
Kurt ( Vito ) Holtzer
Please except my deepest sympathy. He was a great friend, and a motorcycle buddy. My thoughts are with you, because I lost Dolly in March 2008,So I know what your lost is.
With Deep Regrets
Melvin C. Brown
Dee and Paul, We are deeply sorry of the loss of your Dad. Gary remembered him coming to B&W to visit, he thought he was pretty nice. Our deepest sympathy.
Your friends always,
Gary and Bonnie Sheetz.
Sending my sincere condolences to the Donnelly family. So sad to hear of his passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him.
Sincerely Marian Madonna and daughter Tammy.
It has been an honor for me to know Hook since the early 1950’s. He has made a lot of friends and was always a good guy to be around. You can all be proud that he served his Country well. He will be missed by one and all.
Kenneth A. & Pat Small
Dear Family,
I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you.
In deepest sympathy, Dan Witmer
We will greatly miss you, Bob. You are a swell guy and a great friend for a long, long time.
Enos and Peggy Hoffer
