Robert E. "Bob" Adams, 78, of Stoneboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.
Bob was born to Clifford and Nell Adams on April 14, 1942, at Mercer Cottage Hospital in Mercer.
Bob attended Mercer schools. At 17 Bob earned his GED and enlisted in the Air Force. After he completed his service, Bob was employed by Reznor as a press operator. He retired after 40 years. After he retired, Bob was employed as a driver for George Jr. Republic. Bob was an active member of the Mercer United Methodist Church, where he served as a greeter. He was a lifetime member of Jackson Center Field and Stream Sportsman's Club, where he was known for his baked "Bob Beans" and his goose with gravy. Always an outdoorsman, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Bob particularly loved cheering for the various sports teams on which his family participated.
On June 10, 2000, Bob married Jo McClearn Adams, who he referred to as the love of his life. She survives him at the home they built together in Stoneboro. Bob is survived by his two children from a previous marriage; Kimberly (Scott) Coon and family; Steven (Peggy) Adams and family; and his stepson Patrick (Sheila) McClearn of Grove City. Bob also leaves behind his sister, Carol Harrison, of Florida, along with nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Dick Adams, and two brothers-in-law.
Bob was born to Clifford and Nell Adams on April 14, 1942, at Mercer Cottage Hospital in Mercer.
Bob attended Mercer schools. At 17 Bob earned his GED and enlisted in the Air Force. After he completed his service, Bob was employed by Reznor as a press operator. He retired after 40 years. After he retired, Bob was employed as a driver for George Jr. Republic. Bob was an active member of the Mercer United Methodist Church, where he served as a greeter. He was a lifetime member of Jackson Center Field and Stream Sportsman's Club, where he was known for his baked "Bob Beans" and his goose with gravy. Always an outdoorsman, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Bob particularly loved cheering for the various sports teams on which his family participated.
On June 10, 2000, Bob married Jo McClearn Adams, who he referred to as the love of his life. She survives him at the home they built together in Stoneboro. Bob is survived by his two children from a previous marriage; Kimberly (Scott) Coon and family; Steven (Peggy) Adams and family; and his stepson Patrick (Sheila) McClearn of Grove City. Bob also leaves behind his sister, Carol Harrison, of Florida, along with nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Dick Adams, and two brothers-in-law.
Robert E. "Bob" Adams, 78, of Stoneboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center.
Bob was born to Clifford and Nell Adams on April 14, 1942, at Mercer Cottage Hospital in Mercer.
Bob attended Mercer schools. At 17 Bob earned his GED and enlisted in the Air Force. After he completed his service, Bob was employed by Reznor as a press operator. He retired after 40 years. After he retired, Bob was employed as a driver for George Jr. Republic. Bob was an active member of the Mercer United Methodist Church, where he served as a greeter. He was a lifetime member of Jackson Center Field and Stream Sportsman's Club, where he was known for his baked "Bob Beans" and his goose with gravy. Always an outdoorsman, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Bob particularly loved cheering for the various sports teams on which his family participated.
On June 10, 2000, Bob married Jo McClearn Adams, who he referred to as the love of his life. She survives him at the home they built together in Stoneboro. Bob is survived by his two children from a previous marriage; Kimberly (Scott) Coon and family; Steven (Peggy) Adams and family; and his stepson Patrick (Sheila) McClearn of Grove City. Bob also leaves behind his sister, Carol Harrison, of Florida, along with nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Dick Adams, and two brothers-in-law.
Bob was born to Clifford and Nell Adams on April 14, 1942, at Mercer Cottage Hospital in Mercer.
Bob attended Mercer schools. At 17 Bob earned his GED and enlisted in the Air Force. After he completed his service, Bob was employed by Reznor as a press operator. He retired after 40 years. After he retired, Bob was employed as a driver for George Jr. Republic. Bob was an active member of the Mercer United Methodist Church, where he served as a greeter. He was a lifetime member of Jackson Center Field and Stream Sportsman's Club, where he was known for his baked "Bob Beans" and his goose with gravy. Always an outdoorsman, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Bob particularly loved cheering for the various sports teams on which his family participated.
On June 10, 2000, Bob married Jo McClearn Adams, who he referred to as the love of his life. She survives him at the home they built together in Stoneboro. Bob is survived by his two children from a previous marriage; Kimberly (Scott) Coon and family; Steven (Peggy) Adams and family; and his stepson Patrick (Sheila) McClearn of Grove City. Bob also leaves behind his sister, Carol Harrison, of Florida, along with nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Dick Adams, and two brothers-in-law.
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