Obituaries
Robert S. McCauley, 82
Robert S. McCauley, 82, died on Wednesday September 28, 2011 at the home of his daughter, Karen Beaver following an illness. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Robert S. and Kathlyn (Maloney) McCauley. Robert and his wife resided in Clearwater, Florida at the On Top of the World Community. He moved to Lancaster in August of this year to be closer to his family. He was married for 53 years to the late Joan T. (Towson) McCauley who passed away on January 8, 2006.
Bob was as an insurance agent for State Farm Insurance Company for 33 years until he retired in 1989. He was a 1947 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. Following graduation, Bob entered the military serving in the Army ranking as a Corporal and was stationed at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.
Bob was a member of the BPOE- Clearwater, Florida Post 1525 and a past member of the Lancaster Elks. He is also a past member of the Knights of Columbus and the Loyal Order of Moose. Bob’s special interests included being past chairman of the Lancaster Building Code Board of Appeals from 1960 to 1975, being a past member of the Lancaster City Water Authority from 1973 to 1990, and being a past coach of the Conestoga Valley Midget Football program.
He was an avid sports fan especially all the Philadelphia, Notre Dame and Penn State teams and enjoyed playing cards of all types. He was a former member of numerous clubs at the On Top of the World Community where he resided, including Vice President of the Pennsylvania Club. He was also a member of the Irish Club, New York/New Jersey Club, Columbia Club, Great Lakes Club and the Fun Club. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church and St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Clearwater, Florida where he served as an usher.
Robert is survived by three children: Neil P. McCauley husband of Kelly of Lititz; Karen A. wife of Thomas “Tim” Beaver of Lancaster; Linda S. wife of Eric J. Steffy of Washington Boro, PA. He will be missed by his eight grandchildren: Sarah, Tom, Kaitlyn, Alex, Brendan, Kendall, Josh, Connor and by a great-granddaughter, Leah. Bob was preceded in death by a sister, Kathlyn Stafford.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at 2pm on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 East Delp Road, Lancaster 17601 with Msgr. Richard Youtz as Celebrant. A visitation with the family will be held at the church prior to Mass from 1pm to 2pm. Entombment will be at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Bob’s name to either Lancaster Catholic High School, 650 Juliette Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601-4387 or to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or www.hospiceoflancaster.org. To send the family an online condolence please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100.
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Karen, Neil, & Linda,
Your Dad was an awesome guy, and I have many many fond memories of your parents years ago in Eden Manor. Please accept my deepest condolences and thoughts. I’ll bet your parents and my Mother are up in Heaven now playing bridge, what do you think?
Much love,
Tina (Marks) Schelling
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Praying for God’s peace and comfort to you all during this time.
Sincerely,
Cassandra Bair Mimidis (one of the Bair family girls that lived on Robert Road).
When I remember Eden Manor and all the lives that touched mine while living there, your family was close to the top of my list. I have many many warm and happy memories of both your mother and father. I am so sorry to hear about this loss to you all…. Karen, Neil and Linda It has been many years since I have seen you all but I want you to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Some day I pray we will all be neighbors again in Glory… I miss you all. I loved Bob and Joan. They were more like family that neighbors.. God bless you all.
You’re friend Tom Bogedain
tbogedain@dejazzd.com
Dear Neil, Kelly and family,
Just wanted you to know i was sorry to hear about your Dad.
Donna Yelley
I’m so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. As an usher at St. Michael’s in Clearwater, he made my every Sunday with a warm, sincere smile and a wink. I will always remember him that way. I keep him in my thoughts and prayers and wish you all comfort and serenity knowing he is in the arms of the Lord and his loved ones that passed before him.
Sincerely,
Nance Karpowicz-Kelly, Safety Harbor, FL
I’m so happy I had the chance to know your dad as a young lady and again as an adult the past few years. It is nice to witness his love for family, living life to the fullest and being a good citizen and role model. My heart goes out to Linda, Eric, Karen, Neil and the grand children. May the good memories last a lifetime and help you get through this time.
Love,
Lexie Shuder
I have many fond memories of your parents. I was the youngest of the Bair girls and always remember our parents getting together at both our homes. Eden Manor is home and was always a big happy family that watched out for all the kids. Your father and mother were both pillars of the neighborhood. Blessings to your family.
Pamela Bair-Reever
Sorry to learn of your father’s death. He and your mom were a wonderful couple and loved their children and grandchildren very much. I will always remember your dad as an usher at St. John Neumann.
Geri Monatesti
