Robert B. Neary

Robert B. Neary , 88, Frackville, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday morning.

Born in Mount Carmel, he was a son of the late James and Catherine Rooney Neary. He worked as a switchman for Bell Telephone for 40 years before retiring in 1996.

Bob was a 1949 graduate of the former Mount Carmel Catholic High School. He was a US Army Veteran having served during the Korean War. He was a member of S. Joseph the Worker Parish, Frackville, a life member of the Frackville Elks #1533 and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 628 of Mount Carmel.

Bob was an avid Notre Dame fan and loved fishing but most of all he enjoyed spending quality time with his sons and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother John Neary; three sisters: Mary Furlong, Helen Scrima and Catherine Merkel.

Bob is survived by his five sons: James and his wife Debra Neary, Mahanoy City; Robert (Bo) and his wife Diane Neary, Ocala, FL; John Neary, Frackville; Patrick Neary, Frackville; Michael and his wife Amie Neary, Frackville; his sister, Margaret Waltz, West Chester; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 20 ^th at 11 a.m. from the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville with Rev. Francis Iroot officiating. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Englewood, Frackville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made, in Robert's name, to the charity of their choice.