Dr. Robert M. Saks

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Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown

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Allentown, Pennsylvania

Robert Saks Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Dr. Robert M. Saks
Start: 2023-03-03T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-03-04T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown

Dr. Robert M. Saks, 79, of Coopersburg passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He and his wife, Nancy M. (Ernst) Saks, celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last June. Bob was a graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School Class of 1961, King's College in Wilkes-Barre Class of 1965, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Class of 1969. As a board-certified physician, he practiced family medicine and medical hypnosis at his office in Center Valley for 32 years before retiring in 2003. Bob was the host of Project Healing Waters and a member of the Dream Mile Club (Blakeslee), Trout Unlimited, Eagles Pool Club, and Big Boulder Ski Patrol. Having never met a hobby he didn't like, Bob's living room bookshelf told the tale of countless interests including: fly fishing, dog training, small game hunting, skeet shooting, playing pool and guitar, photography, water and snow skiing, sailing, tennis, and magic tricks. He enjoyed sharing his love of all of these, but most importantly loved spending time with his family, friends, and beloved German Shorthaired Pointer, Jackie.

Survivors: Wife; Sons – Scott R. Saks and his wife Melissa of Katonah, NY, and Brett M. Saks and his wife Jennifer of Bainbridge Island, WA; Daughter – Kristin F. Honsel and her husband Jason of Middletown, DE; Grandchildren – Cameron, Noah, Zoey, Caleb, Carter, and Piper; Nieces, Nephews, Cousins; and Loyal Pup – Jackie. He was predeceased by his parents William J. Saks and Josephine (Sorrentino) Saks of Allentown and his brother Dr. William J. Saks of Watkins Glen, NY.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 A.M. Saturday, March 4, at Assumption BMV Church 4101 Old Bethlehem Pike, Bethlehem. Friends and family may call on Friday, March 3, from 6:00–8:00 P.M. at Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. (274 North Krocks Road, Allentown, PA) and Saturday, March 4, from 8:30–9:30 A.M. at the church. Interment will be in the Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown, PA, immediately following the service.

Contributions in lieu of flowers: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Assumption BMV Church.

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Published by Morning Call from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2023.

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10 Entries

Carol Schiavone

December 30, 2024

You were a brilliant doctor.

Debra Sterner

March 4, 2023

I decided to share a short story. Without Bob I never would have met my now husband. My father invited him to play golf one Saturday and I and my mother went along to go to the pool. When we were all done we had lunch on the Patio. The waitress came out and handed me a note...someone inside wanted to meet me to ask me out. I thought it was a joke as I knew a couple of people that worked there and passed it off. Then as it turned out I went inside anyway and there he was just standing there and I realized it was not a joke. I went back to the table to say as much...my parents said NO you are not 16 yet...here is where Bob comes in..." ah come on Al, let her go...what's another couple of months going to change". Bob convinced him to let me go. That was almost 48 years ago.

Debi & Don Sterner

March 2, 2023

To my cousin Bobby as we all knew him. Always a straight shooter who told you like it was whether you wanted to hear it or not . A wonderful doctor who always went that extra mile for us. A very caring man...we will miss you....

Elaine Toth

February 26, 2023

Dr Saks was my physician for at least 20 years, until we moved farther away. He was an excellent diagnostician, discovering my punctured lung when i was in a car accident with my children. The ER, never found it initially. With the death of my daughter. he encouraged my husband and I to see a colleague for counseling. Each time I saw him, it was like I was his only patient that day. So different ftom today's over scheduling and shuffling people in and out. I hope his family knows how much he meant to so many people. Thank you so much for sharing him over the years.

Nancy Stevens

February 26, 2023

Dear Nancy, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Words are not enough to give comfort to you and your family. God bless you and be with you.

Carl J Cuvo Jr

February 25, 2023

Nancy and family:
My prayers to you
Although I never had opportunity to meet you, Bob was a mentor to me at an early age, that helped me to forge into an unknown profession.
He was working at Easton Hospital in the ER, and I was working there as on Orderly while going to Moravian College.
We quickly became friends and when there was a lull in the ER we played CHESS together.
I was a psych major at Moravian, but Bob saw something in me and suggested I look into a PA PROGRAM.
I did and with Bob's letter of recommendation and sponsorship from an Orthopod named Rolf Johnson from Easton, I was accepted to PA PROGRAM at DUKE University and graduated in 1976 to became the first formally trained PA in Lehigh Valley and was working with Brendan O'Brien at AOH. We kept in touch over the years, but lost touch after we both retired
He was a good man, and a good friend to me
So sorry for your loss

Carl J Cuvo Jr

Alison & Dale Steventon, D.O.

February 25, 2023

Nancy and family, we were so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He will be missed by so many of the people who's lives he touched with his kindness and generosity. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bud & Kathy Worman

February 25, 2023

We are sorry to hear of Bob's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.

John Stevens, D.O.

February 25, 2023

Nancy and families, Sincere thoughts and prayers for your loss. You can all smile thinking of how much joy he brought into your lives and the many people´s lives he changed because of his work ethics and sparkling personality. Rest in heaven. John and Anita Stevens

Mitchell Hemphill

February 24, 2023

I can never put into words just how much Bob meant in my life. He and Nancy took me under their wing when I came to work at Willy Joe's around 1980. They gave me their trust and showed me unconditional compassion during one of the most challenging times of my life. They gave me purpose and helped me through many struggles all while treating me like a member of their own family.
I feel honored to have had Bob as a lifelong friend. I will miss my talks with him, but will always carry him with me. Nancy, Scott, Kristin and Brett, my warmest thoughts are with you and your families.

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