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Robert Conover Obituary
Robert W. Ace Conover Jr., 72, formerly of Bethlehem and Daytona Beach, Florida, died Wednesday, September 7, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Robert W. Sr. and Josephine (Kresge) Conover. He was an internal mail carrier for Bethlehem Steel Corp. before retiring and was later employed by Daytona International Speedway. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Advent Moravian Church, when he resided in Bethlehem. Survivors: Two daughters, Cathy Popp and her husband, Michael, of Clifton Heights, and Robin Hannemann and her husband, Steve, of Cocoa, Florida; two sons, Robert III and his wife, Dottie, of Easton, and Scott and his wife, Rebecca, of Clermont, Florida; two brothers, Donald of Bethlehem and Barry in North Carolina; grandchildren, Melissa and Michael Popp, Stephen and Michelle Hannemann and Donata Conover; and his ex-wife, Geraldine Conover of Bethlehem. Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 14 in Advent Moravian Church. Arrangements by Pearson Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Contributions: May be sent to the church, 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, 18017.
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Priscilla Porter
November 28, 2022
Bob was like another dad to me. We worked together for a couple of years at the speedway. He was my best friend during that time and it broke my heart when I found out he passed. I realize his passing was 17 years ago but I still think of him.
Danielle Oldham
September 28, 2005
Bob was the kindest most kindhearted man i have met.I worked with Bob at the speedway for many years.He lit me day up when he would come around the corner, its just not going to be the same.We miss Bob and love him.
Love,
Danielle
Stephanie Estelle
September 23, 2005
We saw Bob every morning here at DUSA and he always had a kind word and a smile. And he knew how to make you laugh. He will be missed very much.
Kathy Gigliotti
September 22, 2005
Bob will be missed. I worked with him at Daytona USA and was saddened by his passing.
Carol and Ron Cecil
September 20, 2005
We both worked with Bob at the Daytona Speedway and are very saddened by his loss. We are happy that he fulfilled a dream to move to Las Vegas and hope he is enjoying BINGO in Heaven. He is missed!
Carol and Ron Cecil
Mariana Bianco
September 20, 2005
I worked with Bob for a few years and he always greeted me with a big smile. He was a very kind man and will be missed.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Dixie Niklowitz
September 19, 2005
Bob will be missed, my husband and I knew him from Daytona USA, we were out there every Sunday, my husband works for a milk Co. and we would bring Bob his favorite little bottles of Gustafsons Chocolate milk.
His friendly smile always added to our visit, everyone seemed to like him,as much as we did,God Bless Him.
Mary Jones
September 19, 2005
I worked with Bob for 2&1/2 years. He was a joy to work with and he will be greatly missed. He is now in the hands of the Lord. May he rest in peace.
Stacey Tufano
September 18, 2005
Bob was a very good friend of ours here at The Pit Shop in Daytona USA.
We will miss him!!!
David Thomas
September 16, 2005
I am so saddened about the loss of Bob. I express my deepest sympathies. He was a great man and a great friend. I used to work with him in Daytona Beach at the speedway and help him out at his home with computer problems. I will sincerely miss him.
Dick Sheridan
September 12, 2005
My wife Zelda and I were very close friends of Bob(the mayor) when he lived at Hickory Hills and when he moved to Port Orange. We cosidered him one of our very closest friends and we will miss him very much.
Matthew Long
September 11, 2005
Sorry to here about your Dad. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all.
Wende Frack-Weaver
September 11, 2005
Dear Cathy and Mike:
I was married to Jeff Frack and worked at Twin County with Mike. I am very saddened to hear about your loss. I remember Melissa and Michael when they were little and played with Ame and Lori. My prayers are with you.
Wende Lewis-Frack-Weaver
Rosemary Towne
September 11, 2005
Scott Conover and Family
I was saddened to read about the death ofyour father. Please accept my sincerest sympathy and prayers,
Rosemary Towne
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