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Robert Hovan Obituary
Robert L. Hovan, Sr., beloved husband and Pop, passed away on July 2 at the age of 78. He was born in Allentown to the late: George and Mabel (Gamberdella) Hovan and has been married to his loving wife Jean for the past 58 years. Robert had been a store manager for Penn Fruit, Food Fair, Pantry Pride and most recently for the Hess Convenience Store on 19th Street in Allentown. He was known for his wonderful sense of humor and for being a die hard fan of Notre Dame, the Cowboys and the Dodgers. Robert was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, a life time member of the Knights of Columbus, T.P.A. and the Lawrence Street Boys Club Alumni. Robert was predeceased by his son Robert L. Hovan Jr. along with his siblings George, Geraldine, and Reggie. Survivors: Wife Jean, son, Stephen Hovan and companion, Donna Peters; daughter, Angela and husband Allan Seidel; grandchildren, Gabriella Hovan, Tyler and Mason Seidel. great grandchild Owen Anderson; sister, Josephine Howard, and his faithful companion, Lulu. Services: A viewing will be held on Saturday July 7 from 10 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 825 N 11th Street, in Allentown.www.weberfuneralhomes.com.
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Michelle,Robert,Joseph,Richard Schaller
August 4, 2012
Jean & the Hovan family: Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this time. We knew Robert from when he was working at the Hess gas station at 19th and Tilghman Streets. He was a great person and a wonderful friend to have. It was our pleasure to have known him and he was always smiling when you would see him. He would always ask how my family was doing everytime he would see me and he would always ask my son to give him a hand shake every time he would see us. He is really going to be missed by alot of people because he touched alot of people's lives with his being so kind and helpful to everyone. May God bless all of you and may all of you know that God received into Heaven a very special Angel who is looking down upon all of you. He will be missed alot but never forgotten.
Kathy (David & Benjamin) Hovan-Kusiak
July 6, 2012
Our prayers go out to the entire family. I know that Uncle Bobby will be sorely missed.
Barbara Kleppinger
July 6, 2012
Dear Ang and family,
Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you....
Jylene Stanley
July 6, 2012
To the Hovan Family....
My deepest sympathies on the passing of Bob. I have known Bob for many years, he was a real gentleman.
Brian Schneck
July 5, 2012
Steve & family
BOB WAS A GREAT PERSON .I am glad to have known him . To have laughed with him .HE WILL BE VERY MUCH MISSED.
my heart and prays go out to yoy and your family
God Bless your all
Paul & jackie Kotran
July 5, 2012
Jean,Please accept our sincere codolences on the passing of your husband Bob.my very first job fresh out of high school was at the Penn Fruit suprrmarket,where I met Bob and then went on to work in many different stores with him.He taught me many things about the business.he was always fair and impartial and a great guy to work with and to work for.I am so sorry for your loss.Sincerely,Paul Kotran
July 5, 2012
Dear Angie and family,
Although I never met 'Pop' I am sure that he was a wonderful man. My assurance of this is because I've had the privilege to get to know you, Ang. "Wonderful sense of humor" a bit of the description of your dad --- sounds a lot like you.
May all your good memories of times spent with your dad remain in your hearts forever.
Love and sympathy to you and your family,
~~~Deb Moyer (Z peep)
July 4, 2012
Steve & Donna,
My condolences on the passing of your dad. I am sorry I can not be with you on Saturday. Please know that I am thinking of you at this difficult time.
Bob Sperling
ASD
peter Heinrich
July 4, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 4, 2012
To the Hovan family, My sincere condolences to all of you. I worked with Bob at LVHN on the 3rd floor. He was a pleasure to be around. Take care, and God be with you. Bennie
Donald Nace
July 4, 2012
Bob: I really enjoyed working for you at Pantry Pride. You always brought smiles with your great sense of humor. May you rest in peace.
Tashia Stroup
July 4, 2012
Pop, I love you very much and i'm so sorry I wasn't there. I'm glad your with my dad and I will see you again. I love you with all my heart. R.I.P Pop you will be greatly missed.
Royal Kramer
July 4, 2012
To the Hovan Family,
Please accept my condolences in the passing of Bob. We both graduated from Allentown High School, Class of 1951 and he was in several of my classes. I loved his unique sense of humor as he always had something to say that was humorous but always kept a straight face.
My the Lord be ever near and dear to you as you go through this difficult time of bereavement.
Peg and Rob Weber and family
July 4, 2012
We are all so very sorry--May God bless you all at this difficult time--
July 4, 2012
Absolutely one of my favorite clients, but more importantly, a wonderful friend! I will remember you always....especially when the Giants BEAT the Cowboys!! My deepest condolences...
"Me"
Regina Luciano
July 4, 2012
Prayers go out to you, Angie and your family. Bless you at this sad time...may happy memories stay close to your heart always
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