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1934
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2025
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Robert Lumley Obituary
Robert was born in Butler on June 22, 1934. He was the son of the late Earl and Hazel Emmett Lumley.
He attended school in Butler and retired from Castle Rubber following 43 years of dedicated service. He attended the Karns City United Methodist Church. Bob was a well-known and skilled beagler, participating in field trials for many years as a member of the Hilltop Beagle Club and Buffalo Valley Beagle Club. In his later years, Bob enjoyed watching TV, visiting with family and friends, and attending the Monday night dances at the Scott Township Firehall with Beverly.
Surviving are three children, Robert E. "Bob" Lumley Jr. of Karns City, Michelle R. McFadden and her husband, Timothy, of Hilliards, and a stepson, William "Bill" Kusick and his wife, Elaine, of Chicora; a stepdaughter-in-law, Lee Ann Kusick of Karns City; eight grandchildren, Joe, Karissa, Jenae, Tyler, Rob, Jim, Katie and Ryan; a number of great-grandchildren; his longtime companion and friend, Beverly Behm; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, friends and his long time neighbors and caregivers, Rob and Kelly.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Claudette Michael Kusick Lumley; a daughter, Pam McKay; a grandson, Hunter Lumley; his siblings, Harry, Frank, Melvin, Norma Jean, Ronald, Paul, Darl and Joanne; and a stepson, Thomas Kusick.
LUMLEY - Friends of Robert E. "Lum" Lumley Sr., who died Saturday, May 24, 2025, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF KARNS CITY, 128 Main St., Karns City.
A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Beverly Roscoe, pastor of Karns City United Methodist Church, officiating.
Interment will be in Bear Creek Cemetery, Petrolia.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Karns City Regional Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 21, Petrolia, PA 16050.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.
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