Robert W. Dunlap

April 22, 2012

Robert Warren "Bob" Dunlap, 80, of 178 Frantz Road, Meshoppen, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012, at home surrounded by his family, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born April 2, 1932, in Mehoopany, he was a son of Forrest "Dunnie" Dunlap, who passed away September 1, 1959, and Katie (Ace) Dunlap, who passed away November 1, 1985. Bob was a 1950 graduate from Mehoopany High School. After graduation, Bob drove to Alaska and worked for the experimental farm and managed the USO, in Fairbanks. Bob was primarily a truck driver all of his life working for Hughey Trucking, Kintner Milling, Bub Kintner, Penn's Best and others. He was owner, along with his wife of 41 years, Ruth Ann (Sherwood) Dunlap, of The Mehoopany Dairy Bar from 1990 to 1996. His last job was at Meshoppen Stone before his retirement. Bob was a member of the United Methodist Church of Mehoopany, and Franklin Lodge 263 F & AM Masonic Lodge of Laceyville. Bob enjoyed warm weather and was the happiest in Florida with his wife and friends during the winter months. He enjoyed entertaining with barbeques, bean bag games, and took up golfing. He was lucky enough to have a "hole in one" while on the links with friends in Florida. Besides his wife, he is survived by his six children, Forrest "Dunnie" and wife JoAnn Dunlap, of Mehoopany; Robert "Wallie" and wife Wendy Dunlap, of Mehoopany; Mary Ruth and husband Ken Layfield, of Scranton; Diane (Golden) and husband Joseph O'Malley, of Tunkhannock; Paul Golden of Montrose; Lisa Golden of Rochester, N.Y.; grandchildren, Darin and wife Jennifer Dunlap, of Mehoopany; Theresa Dunlap, of Shavertown; Kelly (Dunlap) and husband Brock Cahoon, of Fleetwood, Pa.; Cody Dunlap, of Mehoopany; Clayton Brehm, of Mehoopany; Mark and wife Brandy Golden, of Dimock; Emily Golden, of Montrose; great-grandchildren, Layla and Andrew Dunlap, of Mehoopany; brother, William, and wife Eleanor Dunlap, of Mehoopany; several nephews and cousins; and family friend Pat Martinez, of Rochester, N.Y. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Helen (Duffield) Dunlap, September 13, 1997; and daughter Kathy Dunlap, on April 3, 2012. At Bob's request, there will be no calling hours. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to Meshoppen United Methodist Church, c/o Cris Wiswell, 31 Digger Drive, Tunkhannock, PA. 18657.