Robert Stevens Obituary

NEW OXFORD Robert L. Stevens, 64, died Friday, January 18, 2013, at Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Pamela L. (Sebright) Stevens, his wife of 44 years. Robert was born May 30, 1948, in York Co., the son of the late Donald F. and Betty (Diehl) Stevens. Robert was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Oxford, and retired in 2011 from P.H. Glatfelter Co. in Spring Grove after 34 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army with the Military Police during the Vietnam War, and was a member of the Quarter Century Club at P.H. Glatfelter, the Spring Grove V.F.W., the AMVETS in Hanover, and the Adams Co. Transplant Support Group. In addition to his wife Pamela, Robert is survived by three sons, Shane M. Stevens and his wife, Roxanne of Spring Grove, Ryan E. Stevens and his wife, Alissa of Hanover, and Eric S. Stevens and his wife, Kori of Whitehall; eight grandchildren, Jessica, Jordan, Justin, Bradyn, Rylee, Devyn, Camden, and Caden Stevens; three step grandsons; his mother-in-law, Carlyn Sebright of New Oxford; a sister, Pat Keller and her husband, Rick of Jefferson; a brother, John Stevens and his wife, Deb of York Springs; two aunts, Barb Crapster of Taneytown, Md., and Clara Eisenhart of East Berlin; and two nieces, Amanda and Adrienne. He was predeceased by a son, Shawn M. Stevens; and a brother, James Stevens. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Feiser Funeral Home, Inc, 302 Lincolnway West, New Oxford, with Pastor Diane S. Baltaeff officiating. Burial will be in New Oxford Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Military rites will be provided by the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard. Serving as pallbearers will be Shane Stevens, Ryan Stevens, Eric Stevens, Pat Keller, Rick Keller, John Stevens and Jessica Stevens. Memorial contributions may be made to First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 Lincolnway East, New Oxford, PA 17350; or to the Kidney Foundation of Central PA, 1500 Paxton St, Suite 101, Harrisburg, PA 17104. Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com

Published by Evening Sun on Jan. 21, 2013.
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Love and prayers to all the Stevens family. We love you all and will continue to keep you in our thoughts. Ellen & Bob Newell and family

January 24, 2013

Pam, my deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Cousin Nancy Decker Shatkin

January 22, 2013

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father Eric. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kevin & Marcy Rickrode

January 22, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Marty& Dick, Shawn & Amanda, & Gary & Erin Stinchcomb.

Martha Stinchcomb

January 22, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Bob on the same shift at the mill. I worked in another department but I got to see Bob frequently. He was a great guy to work with and a super nice person. Heaven is a better place now, but he will be missed here.

Tim Bair

January 22, 2013

In loving memory of my cousin Bob. Rest in peace in the Lord's Heavenly home.

Carl Decker

January 21, 2013

I extend my sincere condolences to all the Stevens family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time of sadness and grief. May the Lord provide you his peace, comfort and grace. God Bless, Carl Decker (Cousin)

Carl Decker

January 21, 2013

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