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Robert Zeedock Obituary

Robert (Bob) Zeedock, a life resident of the Hanover section of Nanticoke, passed away Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at the age of 74.

He was a graduate of Nanticoke High School, Class of 1955, where he played baseball and basketball. He was also a graduate of Wilkes-Barre Business College.

Bob was co-proprietor of Zeedock's Van Service, Hanover section of Nanticoke, until his retirement in 1999.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael Zeedock and Cecelia Manovsky Zeedock, and his brother-in-law, W. Brian Ford.

Bob was a Penn State football season ticket holder and enjoyed taking family and friends to Happy Valley. He was also an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. He was a kind and caring person and will be greatly missed.

Bob is survived by his sisters, Judy Connors and her husband, Tom, and Sandy Ford. Also, his nephews, Dr. Geoffrey Connors, Mickey Ford and Tim Ford; his nieces, Meagan Connors Kalin and Kelly Ford Fileppo; and several great-nieces, great-nephews and many cousins. He will be missed by his dear friends and neighbors of 50 years, Bob and Helen Bonar.

A Blessing service will be held at noon Friday at Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc., 614 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob's name to Alzheimer's research would be appreciated.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Citizens Voice on Feb. 8, 2012.

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February 11, 2012

I'm sorry for your loss.
May memories of Bob remain in your hearts forever. Arlene Fedorchak Kucharski. Honey Pot/Apalachin,NY

Bob Bonar

February 10, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Judy, Sandy, and families. Forget the History Channel. Everything I needed to know about WWII came from Bob! He was a good friend and neighbor. He will be sadly missed.

Joe Mickowski

February 9, 2012

My deepest Sympathy to the Zeedock Family.Bob was a great neighbor and friend for many years.Bob was always a Great Guy that liked to talk about His neat trucks,He taught Me a lot about trucks from a very young age.Thank You Bob,
May You Rest In Peace,
Joe Mickowski

Gary Bonar

February 9, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

February 8, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Bob's family. Classmate of Bob's at Nanticoke High. Michael Belak Plymouth,Pa.

Dale Bonar

February 8, 2012

My deepest sympathies. I wish I could be there to pay my respects. I have many fond memories of Bob, especially the Penn State games. He even made shoveling snow fun. :-)

February 8, 2012

I remember Bob Zeedock from our day's at St. Joe's & High School...Adrienne Boyer

Theresa Yankoski Wyzinski

February 8, 2012

My Deepest Sympathy to Roberts family. I am originally from Nanticoke and one of my childhood memories was always seeing Zeedock's Vans riding around.

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