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Robert Staples Obituary
Robert H. "Rabbit" Staples, 61, of Upper Mount Bethel Township, died Friday, Sept. 3, as a result of a one car accident in Sullivan County. He was the husband of Astrid (Skoie) Staples. They were married Feb. 11, 2000.
Born on April 5, 1943, in Bangor, he was the son of the late Catherine (East) Staples.
Before retiring in 2002, he was employed as a conductor and brakeman at Norfolk Southern Corp. Railroad. He also worked part-time for East Penn Trucking.
He was a member of Roseto Rod and Gun Club, Bangor; Jacksonian Club; Dyle Bray VFW, Bangor; and the Pocono Outdoor Shooting Association.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Brian of Pen Argyl and Steven of Washington state; and one daughter, Christina of Phillipsburg, N.J. He was preceded in death by one brother, Albert "Tex" Staples.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at Reed/Gaffney Funeral Home, 4 Lillian Lane, Village of Johnsonville, Bangor. Interment will be in North Bangor Cemetery.
Calling hours will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans Outreach Center, 121 Broadway, Bangor, PA 18013.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Staples
Brian Staples
September 13, 2004
To all who took the time to write and remember my father I thank you sincerely......Brian Staples
Tasha Stoner
September 13, 2004
Brian,
I just wanted to remind you that through this hard time I am here for you. I love you very much and pray for you, Astrid, Christine, and Steve. Your father is in peace now and will forever be loved.
I love you,
Tasha
John Morykin
September 10, 2004
The Morykin Family (John, John Jr., Joan and James) would like to offer our condolences. My father John Sr. had worked with Rabbit for a number of years as a conductor with the Bangor-Portland Line and ConnRail and spoke very highly of him. We are very sorry for your loss.
Janey Stoner
September 8, 2004
Brian and Family,
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Janey and Dustin Stoner and girls,K,S,&G
Keith Bednar
September 7, 2004
Rabbit will be missed. He was a great guy to work with and I did many times for Conrail. I'll have one to him and remember his smile. God Speed Rabbit.... Keith Bednar
Dana & Jeff Moody
September 6, 2004
Brian & Family,
You are in our thoughts during this difficult time. Please know that your family and friends are there to support and comfort you. All our thoughts and prayers.
SANDI STONER
September 6, 2004
TO MY DEAR BRIAN,
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AS YOU ARE MOURNING THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER.
LEAN ON THE LORD, TO GIVE YOU HIS STRENGTH, TO ENDURE YOUR LOSS, AND TO PROVIDE COMFORT, AND GUIDANCE. MY DEAPEST SYMPHANTHIES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. WE LOVE YOU BRIAN!
GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT AND TRAGIC TIME.
MOM /SANDI
Jim & Claudia Williams
September 5, 2004
To the family of Bobbie "Rabbit" Staples:
Sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and father. The last time I saw Rabbit, July 2004, we had a great get together. Our thoughts are with you.
Did you know Bobbie was the first little leaguer to have a home run on the Bangor little league field?
Sue Albert
September 5, 2004
our thougth's are with is daughter too. Craig & Sue Albert.
Sue Albert
September 5, 2004
So sorry to hear about, Rabbit passing away. Our thought's are with his wife and sons. We knew Rabbit along time and he was a great friend. We had good time's with him at the Oak & Maple. Craig & Sue Albert.
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