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Robert B. 'Bob' Reynolds White Haven, PA QCWA # 35479 Chapter 28 & 224 |
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Robert "Bob" Reynolds Jr. 67 of White Haven a 33 year journalist for WNEP-TV 16 passed away surrounded by his 3 angels at Hospice of the Sacred of Heart, Dunmore. He was a fighter over the many years he dealt with Parkinson's Disease and heart issues.
Born in Wilkes Barre on April 26, 1953 he was the son of the late Robert and Irene (Palka) Reynolds Sr.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, White Haven.
Bob was a graduate of Brick Twp. High School New Jersey and studied at the American Academy of Broadcasting.Prior to his career at WNEP he was employed for 6 years at radio stations in PA and NJ and was a reporter for WDAU (WYOU-TV).
Bob loved his family, especially getting lots of hugs from his grandchildren. Bob and Paula enjoyed cruising, especially during the better days of his illness. Bob was thrilled when he got permission to transmit from the "radio room" on one trip and always took his HAM radio with him whenever they traveled.
To all of his amateur radio friends: WB3DYE may now be a is a Silent Key but pay attention to the bands, you never know when you might hear him sending 73's.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was his Son; David Reynolds.
Surviving is his loving wife of 27 years and "chief caregiver angel",Paula Deignan-Reynolds by whom he is already greatly missed. Son; Adam Reynolds and his wife Kim. Daughters who were angels to Bob and Paula during his care, ; Christina Reynolds and her fiancéick Rogers and Melissa Reynolds-Appel and her husband Joe. Brothers; Marty and his wife Jen and Eddie and his wife Jean. An of course those who were more than Grandchildren.they were his Best Buddies and Princesses; Brianna, Tyler (Tabby), Caroline, Shaylene, Jayden, Koa, Kingston, Syx, Gia, and Edie. Niece; Maddy. Nephews; Max and Chase. Bob leaves behind many friends and his guardians Pookiscammer and Mia (at home).
Paula would like to thank all the medical professionals who took great care of Bob during his illness, especially the compassionate staff of Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Dunmore both at home and as an inpatient.
Friends may call at McNulty Funeral Home 494 East Butler Dr. Freeland on Thursday from 3 to 7pm for a WALK THROUGH VIEWING nogathering at funeral home due to Covid-19 pandemic. Entrance will be the front door of the funeral home exit will be the rear door signs will be posted for instruction.
No mask no entry.
Private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, White Haven.
Friends are invited to graveside services in Calvary Cemetery, 49 South Hunter Hwy. Drums on Friday 10:30am.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart 100 William St. Dunmore Pa. 18510
Local broadcast news legend Bob Reynolds died over the weekend at age 67.
Reynolds had suffered from Parkinson's disease and other health complications, his brother said.
Reynolds worked as a news reporter for many years at WNEP-TV, where he became well-known for investigative reports. He also worked at local radio stations early in his career.
Reynolds retired in 2014, but continued to pursue a passion for amateur radio from his White Haven home.
He was a strong advocate for keeping emergency radio channels open to the public, and established a Facebook page devoted to the subject.
Old friends and colleagues paid tribute to Reynolds on Sunday.
WNEP posted this remembrance of Reynolds' reporting:
"His work covered decades and his story files spanned everything from the routine of life to politicians being indicted and authorities reexamining a death case in Susquehanna County that ended with a doctor being convicted of murder."
David Yonki, a longtime observer of local politics and those who cover it, posted a tribute to Reynolds at his blog, The LuLac Political Letter:
"Reynolds' range was huge. He could cover a simple snowstorm story as well as digging deep as a hard-nosed reporter. His style was factual, non-combative and calm. With Bob Reynolds you got the story without bombast but a great deal of nuance and truth. The only people who didn't universally care for Reynolds' reporting were those he was investigating."
Even an old rival had warm words for Reynolds.
"Bob was already established as a respected journalist and investigative reporter as I started my career," said Andy Mehalshick, lead I-Team reporter for Eyewitness News.
"He set the standard for solid journalism, especially investigative reporting," Mehalshick wrote in a text message.
Mehalshick said he will never forget Reynolds' reporting on "Bogus Ballots" in the 1980s, that helped stop vote fraud across the region.
"I was proud to call him a colleague, but more importantly a friend," Mehalshick wrote. "Thanks Bob, for setting such a high standard that every journalist should strive to reach."
Andy Mehalshick
from: www.qrz.com
I have always been interested in communications--My first memory of this was I was about 8 years old--taking apart a small radio to see what made it "tick" At about the age of 12 I became really involved in CB--really liked to listen to the DX which rolled in during the sunspot peak but something was missing. So finally one day a friend of mine and I decided to start studying our code. We did this over the phone using some crude tone generators.smiley We finally passed our tech tests. Fast forward to present where I am now have an Extra ticket and enjoy rag chewing on VHF/UHF and HF I'd be remiss if I didn't tell you the following: I was an advanced for 25 plus years and no matter what I tried I just could not absorb the Extra class material. I tried books tape etc. Finally talking with someone on 40 meters changed all that. He suggested the following course. www.hamradiolicenseexam.com I took it and passed my Extra with a 90 percent score!. I worked for WNEP-TV as a news reporter.
My latest endeavor is offering a --------FREE------- service using my "broadcast voice" for repeater operators and/or Public Safety system managers. If interested please email me or call 570-954-7990
I'm retired but the following link will explain a part of my broadcast career spanning 40 years.
http://wnep.com/2014/12/22/bob-reynolds-proud-to-serve//
https://wnep.com/author/wnepbobreynolds/
https://wnep.com/tag/bob-reynolds/
https://wnep.com/2013/10/24/talkback-feedback-what-about-bob/
This case was never solved
https://tinyurl.com/y72zyfnv
This might sound corny but I believed in making a difference. I did just that in uncovering some facts about the destruction of Flight 800. In July of 1996, a jet, carrying students and teachers from Montoursville High School, exploded near Long Island New York. The government blamed a spark in a fuel tank. We found that might not be the case and a missile was possabilty responsible.
Video Vault: TWA Flight 800 Missile Theory
http://link.wnep.com/11qURTh
http://link.wnep.com/1wXCHIw
http://wnep.com/author/wnepbobreynolds/
Finially a shooting death was ruled an accident---we investigated and were able to show it was a homicide. State Police reopened their investigation and the following documentry was produced.
https://youtu.be/CcJnYwLGFx0
