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1944
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2022
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ROBERT KILMER Obituary
He was born on Oct. 26, 1944, in Jamestown, N.Y., a son of Alba Bernard Kilmer and Anna M. (Gellitt) Kilmer Goodnoe.
Bob was the husband of the late Joan Kilmer.
He was an active volunteer firefighter while he lived in Bolivar, N.Y., then worked at Ward Manufacturing in Blossburg for over 30 years, as well as at Eddie's Truck Stop in Mansfield for many years.
Bob was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose in Caton, N.Y., the American Legion in Morris Run and a long-time member of the Hillside Rod and Gun club and the Arnot Sportsmen's Club where he enjoyed spending time with his friends.
He and Letitia liked attending basketball, softball, and baseball games, traveling to visit family and friends, spending time with Tish's family and just enjoying life in general. Bob was an avid fan of football and loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved laughing, hunting and fishing.
Bob is survived by his long-time fiancée, Letitia A. Ward; a son, Mark (Jodi) Kilmer of Elysburg; stepson, Robert Pierce of Draper; stepdaughter, Susan Salgado of Jamestown, N.Y.; grandsons, Adam and Ryan Kilmer; step-granddaughters, Misty Wilson and Jennifer Steinback; Letitia's children, Paula (Gary) Dean of Woodhull, N.Y.; Rexford (Anna) Ward of Bath, N.Y.; Cecil (Cindy) Ward of Oklahoma; Ella (Robert) Cady of Beaver Dams, N.Y.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary A. Stockwell and Priscilla S. Lyrett; nephews, Arthur L. Smith, Randy (Anglua) Smith, Einy Smith and Nicholas (Erin) Langworth; niece Madeline Lyrett.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joan; stepfather, Arthur O. Goodnoe; brother, Jerry W. Kilmer.
In accordance with Bob's wishes, there will be no services. Burial will take place in Bolivar, N.Y., at a later date.
Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
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