Robert F. Killingsworth, 79, of Strasburg, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2012 at ManorCare Health Services in Lancaster. He was the beloved husband of Maxine Killingsworth, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.
Born in New York City, Robert was the son of the late Homer and Mary Killingsworth.
He was a 1952 graduate of the Scott Senior High School. He was employed G.O. Carlson's in the Coatesville Plant for 40 years.
Robert was a life member of the West End and Coatesville Fire Companies, and a social member of the V.F.W.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by three daughters, Judith Bicking, wife of Wayne, of Lancaster, Linda Fregeau of Parkesburg and Sharon Brady, wife of Joe, of Cochranville, seven grandchildren,15 great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren; and his siblings, Violet Oskins of Downingtown, Marian Wills (Alan) of Exton and Kathleen Perkins of Thorndale.
He was predeceased by his sister, Rita Applegate.
The viewing will be held on Thursday, August 16 from 6 until 8 PM and again on Friday the 17th from 10 until 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg. The funeral service will be held on Friday at the Funeral Home at 11 AM. Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert's memory to "Lancaster EMS", 1829 Lincoln Highway, Lancaster, PA 17682.
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FRIENDLY TRUCKER
he always came to C and H machine with a friendly and smiling face he showed that to have friends you must show yourself friendly HUNKY BOB AKA REST IN PEACE TILL WE MEET AGAIN
My thoughts and prayers are
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your many memories, help you through this difficult time. God Bless.
He was always a freind to our
He was always a freind to our family growing up in Parkesburg. Always a smile and a bit of teasing. Our prayers are with you.
Terry and Sherry Carolus
We are deeply saddened by
We are deeply saddened by Bob's passing and will miss his friendly smile and wave each time we walk by his home. Our thoughts and prayers are with Max and the entire family as you go through this difficult time.
Such wonderful Memories
I have such very fond memories of your husband and father growing up around the corner on second avenue.
He was always smiling and friendly to everyone in the neighborhood and a very nice man,helpful to the church across the street
So sad to hear that you lost this wonderful man.
He may be gone from he but he certainly will not be forgotten. He and my father had nice conversations and friendship.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Graceann Rigoroso