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Robert W. Dean CHAMBERSBURG Robert "Rob" W. Dean, 54, died September 23, 2014. Born June 29, 1960, he was the son of Thelma L. Howell of Upton and the late Charles W. Dean, Jr. Also his father, the late Robert H. Howell. Besides his mother, he is survived by a son, Joshua W. Dean of Oregon; two sisters, Deborah Mose, Mercersburg, the late JoAnn Dean; two brothers, Stanley H. Howell, Halifer and Mark E. Howell, San Francisco, Calif.; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces; great-nephews; and a great friend whom he lived with, Helen Shafer. Robert went to James Buchanan High School. He was in the Army, then got his CDL license and drove trucks for many years. He was a collector of many things and always had a deal for you. Marbles was one he greatly loved. He could find them anywhere and know what to look for. The special ones he would give as gifts to his family and friends. He will be missed by his family and friends. There will be a graveside memorial service 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 at the Fairview Cemetery in Mercersburg.

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Published by Public Opinion on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Robin K

October 7, 2014

Robbie,we are so very sorry that you have left us. Peace be with you our dear friend. We will miss you terribly. Prayers to all of your family and friends.
Love, Robin & Eddie K.

October 7, 2014

Robbie,
May you rest in peace. Your friend, Lisa Cowan

Carl (Butch) Chilcote

October 6, 2014

I Will Miss You Rob.

Candy Jones

October 2, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Corinna Rotz

October 2, 2014

RIP Rob. Remember you way back in our James Buchanan Middle School days. Your family has my sincere sympathy.

Kim Mcafee Barnett

October 1, 2014

RIP Rob. You will always have a part of my past.

margaret robinson

October 1, 2014

Robert I love you with all my heart I know your up there smiling down on me until we are together again I will never forget you my love

Ruth Miller

October 1, 2014

Thelma, my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Robert.

Kim McAfee Barnett

October 1, 2014

RIP Rob. You will always have a piece of my past.

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