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Robert Covey Obituary
SOUTH BETHLEHEM - Robert Covey, 84, passed away on January 9, 2024, at home. Robert was born on February 10, 1939.
Robert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dawn; sons, Dale and Eric Covey; daughters, Robin VanNess-Corkey and Heather McMullen; grandchildren, Josh, Felicia, Dale, Jake, Eric, Jessica and Mikey; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Austin, Domenic and Kaleb.
Robert was a devoted husband and father. For 55 years, he worked for the Local 106 Operating Engineers and took lots of pride in his work
At Robert's request, there will be no public services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Covey
Thomas Moran
January 20, 2024
Sincere condolences to your family. Many old family memories are brought to mind. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cousin, Tom Moran and Family
Margaret Shaffer
January 19, 2024
My daughter is married to his grandson Josh covey. He was wonderful man always very nice to me and treated me kind you'll be greatly missed my heart and soul goes out to your entire family
CHRISTINE L SCHETTINI
January 19, 2024
So sorry for your loss. The Irons family loved him very deeply. You are in our prayers.
The Irons Family
The Deragon Family
January 16, 2024
The Deragon family sends our deepest condolences. John met Bob when they worked together building Colonial Acres for Michael's and remained life-time friends. Joan reconnected with Bob and Dawn at Earlton campgrounds a few years ago and spent time reminiscing about the "old days." Rest in peaces, Bob.
walter patricia myers
January 15, 2024
to the covey family sorry for your loss may he rest in peace
Thomas Cook
January 15, 2024
To the Covey family please accept my condolences with the passing of Bob. May his memory live on and may he rest in peace.
Dave Lawrence (jr)
January 15, 2024
ERIC,DALE AND FAMILY SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR FATHER MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
walter myers
January 14, 2024
to the covey family sorry for your loss may he rest in peace
Sara Camley
January 14, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family. May he rest in peace, and be known that he was a great man. RIP Mr. Covey.
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