Robert C. “Barney/Bob” McGaw, 91, Loving Husband, Dad, Pop-Pop, Great Pop-Pop, Brother, Uncle, and Friend went home to Heaven, lovingly greeted by his late wife “Peg” McGaw, on April 26, 2014. He was born and raised in Marticville and was a lifelong resident of Lancaster County.
Robert was the son of the late James and Minnie (Beach) McGaw. He was preceded in death by his wife, E. Margaret “Peg” (Yoder). They were married for 59 years.
He is also survived by a son Robert, husband of Linda Johnson McGaw of Jupiter FL; a daughter Patrice, wife of Barry Leed of Millersville; a grandson Gregory, husband of Michelle Moore Leed of Lancaster; granddaughters Karen, wife of Scott Hartz of Mount Joy and Taylor, wife of Adam Fountain of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; great grandchildren Owen Leed and Piper and Bowman Fountain. Bob was preceded in death by sisters Gene, Beryl, Mary, Thelma and Marie, and brothers Richard, Ray, Ben, Al and James.
Robert was a member of the Armed Forces. He served in WWII as a Field Wire Chief and was decorated with the WWII Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, EAME Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal. The majority of his career was spent working in the printing industry. He retired from Intellingencer Printing after 25 years.
Robert was a long time volunteer for Meals on Wheels of Millersville; served on the Park and Recreation Board of Manor Township; he was active in the Manor Ridge Athletic Association. He umpired softball and baseball for 35 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 222 N. George St., Millersville, PA on Friday May 2, 2014 at 10:00 am. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 am until time of service. Interment to follow at Marticville United Methodist Cemetery, 641 Marticville Rd., Pequea, PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Bob to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Wanda and Jim Hebel
April 28, 2014 at 5:10 pmJim and I were so very sorry to learn of your loss. We just want you to know that the 5 years we lived across the street from you were some of the happiest days of our lives. We always knew we could count on Peg and Bob for anything. They were wonderful caring neighbors and friends. That also includes Patty and Bobby (Great babysitters.) Bob was a wonderful caring guy and I know a lot of folks including Jim and I have wonderful memories of him. I hope those memories will help to sustain you over the days and months ahead. Blessing and love to all.
Wanda & Jim
Linda Jackson
April 29, 2014 at 8:37 amI would like to extend my sympathy to the McGaw family. I worked in the office at Intell Printing in the 70’s and whenever I came in contact with Barney, he was always so pleasant. A very nice man! So sorry for your loss.
Mary Ellen
May 2, 2014 at 11:33 pmThinking of you from Kenya. I have happy memories of ‘Uncle Barney’. Lois Anne and I rode our bikes to your home once–from Marticville–and spent the day there. We were living in Conestoga on a visit from Kenya, came to some ‘do’ at Safe Harbor Park and Uncle Barney treated us to funnel cakes. Love to you all, Mary Ellen & Art
Jim Garlitz
May 3, 2014 at 9:30 amI’m sorry to hear about Barney. I met Barney at Oak Leaf Manor when I would go to visit my mother. He would always give me a hearty “Good Morning” when I saw him. I enjoyed listening to his stories about Marticville. I came to consider him a very nice fellow. God bless you Barney. The world could use more people like you in it.
Don Brubaker
May 3, 2014 at 6:00 pmI enjoyed seeing Barney at Oak Leaf Manor, Millersville when visiting my mother and my aunt. He enjoyed sitting in the dining room and drinking coffee even after others left. My mother Wilma, my sisters, and I will miss him. May God comfort his family and friends.