Robert Shellenberger

Robert Shellenberger obituary, Mansfield, PA

Robert Shellenberger

Robert Shellenberger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc. on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Robert Thomas Shellenberger, Jr., age 68, of Roaring Branch, PA, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 25, 2025. He was born on January 20, 1957, in Bethesda, MD, a son of Robert Thomas Shellenberger, Sr. and Florence (Bennett) Garcia. Robert was the husband of Kathleen "Kathy" (Watson) Shellenberger, with whom he shared 48 years of matrimony. He worked in the maintenance department at Ward Manufacturing in Blossburg, PA and at Waupaca in Lawrenceville, PA. Robert was a member of the Hillside Rod and Gun Club in Blossburg, PA. He enjoyed working on cars, watching car shows, collecting toys – especially pedal tractors. He also built his house and garage.
Robert is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughters, Kaitlin (Nick) Fidler of Williamsport, PA, and Tina Shellenberger of Roaring Branch, PA; grandchildren, Allison Fidler and Charles Shellenberger; siblings, Christine (Robert) Confer of Montoursville, PA, Dale (Cindy) Shellenberger of Roaring Branch, PA, Donald "Donny" (Lynn) Shellenberger of South Williamsport, PA, Paul Shellenberger of Arizona, Richard (Michelle) Shellenberger of Cherry Flats, PA, Michael and Kevin Lowry, both of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Francisco Garcia.
Family and friends are invited to stop by the family home on June 28, 2025 and/or June 29, 2025. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
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