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Robert G. ?Bob? Bastress, 98, of Loyalsock, died Sunday, June 24, 2018, at The Gatehouse of Divine Providence Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Jean K. (Kelly) Bastress, on July 2, 2012.

Born March 24, 1920, in Harrisburg, he was a son of the late Paul L. and Alma J. (Grove) Bastress.

Bob was a 1938 graduate of Williamsport High School. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the European Theatre. Following his military service he began his career with the U.S. Postal Service as a letter carrier and later retired as a Superintendent in 1975 after 34.5 years.

He was a founding member of Northway Presbyterian Church and a member of the local masonic lodge. He was also a charter member of Pine-Aires Camping Club. Bob was a lifelong and avid tennis player, he enjoyed camping, and was a skilled woodworker. His true joy in life was spending time with his family and he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Surviving are a daughter, Rebecca S. Underwood (Norman), of Bloomfield, N.Y.; three sons, Robert G. Bastress Jr., of Modesto, Calif., Barry K. ?B.K.? Bastress (Robin) and Brian S. Bastress, both of Spring Mills; seven grandchildren, Robert Bastress (Stacey), Amy Green (Thomas), Cortney Underwood, Lindsay Dadic-Underwood (Christine), Heather Cerny (Adam), Madison Bastress, and Samantha Bastress; and nine great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred M. Bastress in 1991.

In keeping with his wishes, services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Burial will be held in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery.

The family wishes to thank The Gatehouse at Divine Providence Hospital and 6th Floor West Special Care Unit at UPMC Susquehanna, Williamsport, for their kindness and support in caring for their Father and Grandfather.

Robert married Kelly, Jean L on 14 Jun 1941. Jean was born on 13 Oct 1919 in Clearfield, PA; died on 2 Jul 2012 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA; was buried in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Bastress, Robert G II
2. Bastress, Rebecca S was born on 27 Oct 1949.
3. Bastress, Barry K
4. Bastress, Brian S was born on 12 Mar 1957.

Paul married Grove, Alma J. Alma was born on 27 May 1897; died on 20 Dec 1968 in Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA; was buried in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Montgomery, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Daughter of Peter and Inez (Ingersoll) Grove

Samuel married Persing, Alvaretta E. Alvaretta was born in 1859; died in 1945; was buried in Blue Church Cemetery aka St. Peter's Church Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Alvaretta was the daughter of Eli and Sarah Persing.

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Notes for MILTON E BASTRESS:
Milton was born April 16, 1833, probably in New Hanover Twp., Montgomery County, PA. In the 1850 PA
census, he is listed as living in Pottsgrove Twp., Montgomery County, PA. On April 26, 1857, he married
Catharine Ann Broscious (born October 11, 1837), in Lower Mahantongo Twp., Northumberland County, PA.
They lived briefly in Schuylkill County where their first child, Minerva, was born.
By 1860 they had moved to Northumberland County, PA where they remained for the rest of their lives. They
located in Rush Township where Milton followed his trade at Wolverton's Tannery, near Snydertown. He was
also a rural mail carrier in Rush Township and became well known. He was a member of the Reformed Church
and in politics a Republican. Milton served briefly in the Civil War as a Private at age 29 (mustered in
8/14/1862 at Harrisburgh; mustered out 5/23/1863) and shortly before his death received a Veteran's Pension
which was continued for his wife. Milton died May 25, 1900 followed by Catharine in 1917. Both are buried in
St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery aka Snydertown Reformed Church Cemetery in Snydertown,
Northumberland County, PA (40°52'46.90"N, 76°40'59.20"W).
Also buried in this cemetery were two sons, John Elmer and George. Milton's mother, Rachel is also buried
here.

Milton married Broscious, Catharine Ann on 26 Apr 1857. Catharine was born on 11 Oct 1837 in Lower Mahantongo Twp, Northumberland County, PA; died in 1917 in Snydertown, PA; was buried in St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery aka Snydertown Reformed Church Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]