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Robert Meckes Obituary
Robert L. Bobby Meckes of Whitehall, formerly of Pennsville, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was 60 years of age. He was the husband of Ella M. (Hank) Meckes. They were married for 14 years. Bobby was a meter reader for UGI Utilities Inc. for 33 of his 36 years retiring due to a disability in 2002. Previously, he worked for the former Fernbrook Sportswear, Palmerton and the former Eddies Market, Pennsville. He graduated in 1965 from Northampton High School. Born Sept. 12, 1947 in Laurys Station, he was the son of Rachel C. (Snyder) Meckes of Jamesville and the late Llewellyn J. Meckes. He was a member of Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bath. Bobby enjoyed and played all sports, especially baseball. He was an avid Yankees, Phillies, Lakers and Eagles fan. He loved the oldies music from 1956-62. He also had a super personality, respect for people and a unique sense of humor. He liked fun, to see and make people laugh. With his wife, going to restaurants, carnivals, fairs, festivals and church picnics were some of Bobbys lifelong joys. Survivors: Wife; mother; daughter, Juli Meckes in Tennessee; stepdaughters, Valerie Brosky of Whitehall, Tricia, wife of Matthew Johnson, of Jackson, Calif.; son, Mickey of Scranton; stepson, Christopher Rossi of Easton; three grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren; sister, Kelly A., wife of David Beil, of Jamesville; four nieces, nephews; uncle, Herman Snyder of Neffs; cousins. He was predeceased by a sister, Robin Beil, in 1995. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3175 Valley View Drive, Bath, Emmanuelsville, Pa. 18014. Call 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Ave., Northampton, 18067 and 1-2 p.m. Tuesday in church. Contributions: Church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Meckes
Kay & Larry
September 9, 2008
Ella, the love of your life has gone on to a better place with no more pain and suffering. Just know that we will always be here if you need some comfort.
Donna Cortez
September 9, 2008
Ella,
I'm so sorry to hear about Bob. I had the opportunity to meet both of you at Gaetanos for a birthday party not long ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Linda Heffintrayer
September 8, 2008
sorry to hear of Bobbys passing. He could always make you laugh.Years ago enjoyed his jokes and partying in coplay.Also a 1965 class mate..GOD BLESS ALL.
Donna Cortez
September 8, 2008
Ella,
I'm so sorry to hear about Bob. I had the opportunity to meet both of you at Gatenos for a birthday party. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Desiree Cassidy
September 8, 2008
Pop Pop,
A day won't go by without you on my mind. I just wish I could remember all your jokes you told us over the years. I'll always remember....THE MOON IS BIG AND ROUND...
Love you dearly. And don't worry we will take care of Nan.
Until we see eachother again....
xox love and miss you,
Desiree
dar boss
September 8, 2008
aunt ella,
im sooo sorry to here about uncle bob.
you will be in my thoughts and prays..
love you always, dar(grace's daughter)
john haney
September 8, 2008
god bless bobbies family and friends they lost a great man on earth here. god has a job for him in heaven.and juli i will never forgett the great times we had a gracedale and when i met your dad he was so funny and always had a great personality about him peace be with you.
BILL & BRENDA MURRAY
September 7, 2008
We will miss you coming to hear Bill sing the songs that you loved best, the oldies. You always tried to stump Bill with your requests. Now you'll be listening to the Great Choir in Heaven, I just hope that they do some do-wop for you.. We'll also miss all your jokes, you were one of a kind. Our sympathies are with Ella and your family.
Your Friends,
George & Janis (Daumer) Chabak (Class of 1964 & 1965)
September 7, 2008
Bobby I will always remember you for your smile and happy attitude. You were one of the "stars" of the class, always keeping things lively. If your life after high school was anything like your life in the classroom, the world was a better place because you were there! Our sympathies are with your family.
Patricia Rizzotto
September 7, 2008
Bob will always be remembered in my heart with warm, smiling memories. i worked with Bob for many years at UGI; when he would come back into the office after a hard days work doing his meter reading routes, he always had this great ear to ear smile on his face....not too much would get Bob down. He will be missed by everyone's life that he touched.
Bob, until we meet again down the road.
Kristen
September 7, 2008
Pop Pop,
You will be greatly missed. You were such a loving, and funny person. I will never forget the memories we had and will have again. You are in a better place now and we will see you again!
BillieJO Moyer
September 7, 2008
Rest in peace Uncle Bobby. I will love and miss you always. Love, Ricky, BillieJO, Brock and Colby Moyer XOXOXO
Myrtha Rodriquez
September 7, 2008
May God keep you in his arms until we meet again.
Christine Horvath Gerlach
September 7, 2008
Bob was my UGI meter-reader for many years when I lived in Bethlehem. The few minutes it took for him to pass through my home each month were memorable. He always arrived with a happy disposition, shared his wonderful humor, and hustled out the door, calling out, "See you next month!" Bob was in perpetual motion. A whirlwind of energy that seemed to carry him like wings of an angel. He practiced an old-timer's tradition of never leaving a house by a different door than the one you entered through. Doing so would bring the household bad luck! This was one example of the respect and courtesy for others Bob lived by.
May God Bless and Comfort Bob's family. May they celebrate his life even as they mourn his passing. May his memory be eternal.
Cathy Derringer
September 7, 2008
Aunt Ella
We are so sorry for your lost. I know no one has the words to ease your pain, but we are all thinking of you
Love you
Cathy Derringer and family
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