Obituary of Robert L. Wilcox

Robert "Bob" L. Wilcox, age 89, of Lima Estates, Media, PA, formerly of Ridley Twp., PA, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Robert was born and raised in Sistersville, W.V. Bob was a 52 year resident of Ridley Township, PA, before moving to Lima Estates in November 2004. Bob was a Veteran of the U. S. Army, serving with the 553 Heavy Maintenances Tank Division in Germany, during WW II, and was awarded one Battle Star. After the war, he was stationed stateside with the RCAT Team, as Crew Chief. Bob worked with Scott Paper Company for 24 years, as a Machinist, until his retirement. Previously, he worked with General Steel Casting for 20 years, initially as an Apprentice Machinist, and later as a Drafting Engineer. Bob was a 60 year member of the Springfield-Hamby Lodge #767 F&AM. He also, was a former member of Delco Seniors, where he served as the Treasurer for 3 years. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife of more than 57 years, Mabel (Toots) Wilcox; his parents, Ira and Julia (Heintzman) Wilcox, and his sisters, Ruth Hammond and Virginia McKin. Survivors: Niece: Kay Notshker, of Columbus, OH Nephew: Fred Hammond, of Wilmington, NC Dear Friends: Bruce and Stephanie Graham of Philadelphia, PA, and Alice Buschman, of Aston, PA Funeral Service: Tuesday 11:00 AM, at the Minshall Shropshire-Bleyler Funeral Home, Ltd., Middletown (Rt. #352) & Knowlton Roads, Middletown Township, Media, PA 19063 Visitation: Tuesday 10:00 AM, at the funeral home. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA 19014 Memorial Contributions in lieu of flowers, given in the name of Robert L. Wilcox to: Lima UM Church, 209 N. Middletown Road, P.O. Box 158, Lima, PA 19037, would be appreciated.