Robert Bruce Hewitt

Robert Bruce Hewitt obituary, Mt. Union, PA

Robert Bruce Hewitt

Robert Hewitt Obituary

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Hewitt, Robert Bruce “Bob”, 72, Mount Union, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 13, 2025, at home following an extended illness. Born May 15, 1953, Red Bank NJ, son of the late Burbon and Anne (Ernst) Hewitt. Survived by his friends and recovery family. Bob was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous and passed away clean and sober after over 28 years of sobriety. He graduated from Red Bank High School in 1972. Bob was self-employed as a painter. He spent 5 years recently working with Shelter Services in Lewistown. Bob enjoyed playing baseball and softball in his younger years. He will be remembered for his honest yet blunt personality and service to his community and AA family. At the request of Bob there will be no formal services. Inurnment to be at Germany Valley Cemetery, Shirleysburg. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley Street, Mount Union, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care TM.” Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.

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Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services

61 East Shirley St, Mount Union, PA 17066

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