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Robert Planey Obituary

Robert J. Planey, 80, of Mount Joy, PA, died on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing & Wellness Center, Columbia. Born in Charleroi, PA, he was the son of the late John Planey and Anna Buretz Planey. Robert was the loving husband of Bernadette S. Makovsky Planey for 51 years. He obtained his undergraduate degree from California State University of Pennsylvania and earned a Master's equivalency from Towson State University. He taught eighth-grade science for 49 years at Severna Park Middle School in Anne Arundel County, MD. In retirement, Robert enjoyed substitute teaching, playing golf, playing cards, and watching his grandchildren play sports. He attended Encounter Church, Bainbridge. Surviving in addition to his wife, Bernadette, are two children, Robert A. Planey, husband of Amy Ricedorf Planey, of Elizabethtown, and Nicole Planey Schwartz of Maytown, fiancé of Jason Brandt, of Bainbridge, five grandchildren, Joshua, Jonah, Analise, Rebecca, and Reagan, and a sister, Patricia Planey Makovsky, of Gillespie, PA. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Robert's memorial service at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 West Main Street, Mount Joy, PA on Friday February 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM. To send the family on-line condolences please visit, www.BuchFuneral.com.

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Feb. 16, 2023.

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Michael Kasmir

February 24, 2023

"I was deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Planey's passing. His unique sense of humor and tough love approach made a lasting impact on me, and I will always remember the way he would say, 'Kasmir, you won't touch ground to the principal's office.' Though his words were tough, his heart was kind, and I am grateful to have known him. Please accept my sincerest condolences during this difficult time, and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers."

Tom Small

February 22, 2023

I was very saddened to hear of Mr Planey´s passing. I´m a former student of his and he was one of my favorite teachers I had as a kid. He´s the only teacher who´s voice I can still hear in my head to this day. "For what" he´d say as i came up with some wild idea to rewrite the laws of physics. Let´s just say.. His teaching ability was only bested by his patience and unique grace. My most sincere condolences to his family & friends. I hope his memory brings you great comfort. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace for all eternity.

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Karen Tilghman Williams

February 22, 2023

Mr. Planey was one of my favorite teachers ay SPMC. My mom worked in the office and he was one of her favorites(helen tilghman). My dad had MS and he used to pick dad up and take him to the Elks to play cards......such a good friend to my parents....rest in peace....Bob Planey

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Tim Bowerman

February 21, 2023

So sad to hear of Mr. Planey´s passing. I was in his 8th grade science class. He was a great man that molded many children into great men and women. I have found memories that will stay with me. Rest Easy Mr. Planey

Keith Smith

February 16, 2023

So very sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. I met Bob my first year of teaching at Severna Park Jr. High, 1971, as a member of the science department. I always loved his sense of humor. Never a dull moment with Bob. We played golf together a number of times during those first several years. My deepest sympathy to the family.

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