Obituary for Robert F. Rockwell
Robert F. Rockwell, age 63, of St. Thomas, PA, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at his home. Born February 22, 1959, in Chambersburg, PA, he was the son of Robert E. Rockwell of Mercersburg, PA and the late Ruth A. Frank.
Mr. Rockwell was a 1977 graduate of James Buchanan High School. He went on to serve honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked at Letterkenny Army Depot for a number of years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Most recently, he was employed at Lowe’s Home Improvement. Mr. Rockwell enjoyed making furniture and tinkering. He was a member of the Landis-McCleaf Detachment, Chambersburg, PA.
In addition to his father and step-mother, Thelma, he is survived by two siblings, Roxanne M. Bricker (Ashley) of Chambersburg, PA and Jodi F. Zeis (Marlin) of Greencastle, PA, and his companion, Cathy Arroyo of St Thomas, PA. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Ernest Frank.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 2 PM in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Rd., Chambersburg, PA, where Mr. Gregory Rockwell will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the National Arbor Day Foundation, www.arborday.org.
Mr. Rockwell was a 1977 graduate of James Buchanan High School. He went on to serve honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked at Letterkenny Army Depot for a number of years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. Most recently, he was employed at Lowe’s Home Improvement. Mr. Rockwell enjoyed making furniture and tinkering. He was a member of the Landis-McCleaf Detachment, Chambersburg, PA.
In addition to his father and step-mother, Thelma, he is survived by two siblings, Roxanne M. Bricker (Ashley) of Chambersburg, PA and Jodi F. Zeis (Marlin) of Greencastle, PA, and his companion, Cathy Arroyo of St Thomas, PA. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Ernest Frank.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 2 PM in the Chapel of Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, 333 Falling Spring Rd., Chambersburg, PA, where Mr. Gregory Rockwell will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the National Arbor Day Foundation, www.arborday.org.