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Robert C. 'Bob' Mort Minersville, PA QCWA # 31982 Chapter 165 |
Robert Clinton “Bob” Mort
April 16, 1943 - October 21, 2020 (77 years old)
Robert Clinton “Bob” Mort, 77, of Minersville PA passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born April 16, 1943 in Butler Township, Schuylkill County, the son of the late Clinton J. and Dorothy Delcamp Mort.
He graduated from Ashland High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Williamsport Community College. Bob was employed as an electrical engineer for most of his life with Lockheed-Martin.
Bob served his country in the United States Army from 1965 – 1970.
He was a member of American Legion #40, Danville Moose, VFW Post #298, Continental Fire Company; all of Danville PA and Southside Fire Company in Riverside PA. His other memberships included the Hamburg Game Association.
One of Bob’s greatest enjoyments in life was being an Amateur Ham Radio Operator which included traveling to many Ham Fests all over the country, including Florida, New Jersey, and Ohio. He also was a great collector of guns, cars, and watches. Bob loved animals. He will be remembered as a “good guy” and generous soul who was always helping others whenever he saw the need. Bob was also well known for his storytelling and many will greatly miss those detailed stories.
He is survived by one son, Robert Joseph Mort and his wife Niki of Ocoee Florida and one daughter: Janell Mort of Fullerton CA. Also surviving is one grandson, Todd Gerding of
Orlando FL
He is also survived by his stepdaughter, Melissa Reichard, and her husband Harrison as well as his granddaughter, Zoe; all of Shoemakersville PA and his stepson, Donald Smith and his daughter, Heidi of Reading PA. He is also survived by his companion, Diann Jordan of Riverside PA.
A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Danville American Legion Post 40 Honor Guard 425 Northumberland Street Danville PA 17821 or the Danville SPCA 1467 Bloom Road Danville PA 17821.
Arrangements are under the direction of Visneski Funeral Home, Inc. 42 West Mahoning Street Danville PA 17821.