Robert Allen Wachter

Robert Allen Wachter obituary, Cumberland, MD

Robert Allen Wachter

Robert Wachter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. - Cumberland on Feb. 14, 2025.
Robert "Bobby" Allen Wachter, 69, of Cumberland, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Devlin Manor Nursing Home.
Born August 8, 1955, in Cumberland, he was the son of the late George C. Wachter, Jr. and Dorothy Ann (Combs) Maclaughlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, with whom he resided, Irene Wachter; his uncle, Robert Wachter; and nephews, Joshua Hill and Jakob Walker.
Bobby attended Friends Aware. Red Hots were his favorite candy, and he rarely went a day without indulging. He was a Baltimore Orioles Fan, but enjoyed all sports. Bobby loved Fort Hill High School sports and was their biggest fan. GO BIG RED!
Bobby is survived by his stepmother and best friend, Sandy Wachter; sisters, Peggy Allen and husband, Bill, Carla Murphy and husband, Pat, and Cheryl Jones; stepsiblings, Roxanne and David; aunt, Gay Greenfield; cousins, Sonya and Serena; the Friends Aware Staff; special friends, Gary, Amy, and Jessie Stansberry, his Fort Hill Football buddy; as well as multiple nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Friends will be received at the Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A., 108 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow at 6:00 p.m. with Chaplain Paul Demers officiating.
Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Robert's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Robert Wachter's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Robert Wachter's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?