Calling Hours:
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 11:00am-12:45pm
Roth Library of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
1 Trinity Place, Greenville, PA
Memorial Service:
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 1:00pm
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1 Trinity Place, Greenville, PA
Rev. Brenda Martin, Pastor of the church, officiating
Military honors will be rendered by Greenville VFW
Honor Guard at the conclusion of the service.
Masks are required for all in attendance.
Robert S. Gargasz, age 79, of Hadley Rd., Perry Twp., Hadley, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 30, 2021 in UPMC Horizon Greenville, due to complications of COVID.
He was born in Volant, PA on May 30, 1942 to Stanley and Verna (Pragacz) Gargasz. Bob was a 1960 graduate of New Wilmington High School, served in the U.S. Navy from 1960-1963 and received his B.S. in Criminology from Y.S.U. in 1977.
He was employed during the 1970's at George Junior Republic, served as Clerk of Courts for Mercer County during the 1980's and during the 1990's he was the owner/operator of Gargasz Consulting and had served as the Greenville Borough Tax Collector.
Bob was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenville, where he taught Sunday School and served as a Deacon and Church Council member. He was a member of Greenville Borough Council and had served as Mayor of Greenville during the late 1980's and early 90's. Bob was a member of Greenville V.F.W. Post #3374 and Fredonia American Legion Post #165. He had a true dedication to his self fitness and exercised seven days a week. On July 7, 1973 he married the former Gaye Flecken, she survives.
Also surviving are two daughters; Bobbi J. Bauman and her husband Robb of Jacksonville, FL and Becki J. Lyons and her husband Bob of Cape Coral, FL, a son; Steven J. Gargasz and his wife Lori of Hermitage, a sister; Nancy Heim of Warren, OH, three brothers; Donald Gargasz and his wife Jane of Salem, OH, Richard Gargasz and his wife Ana of Jacksonville, FL and Gary Gargasz and his wife Patty of Volant and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to Strayhaven Animal Shelter, 94 Donation Rd., Greenville, PA 16125. Arrangements have been entrusted to Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.
Bob was such a wonderful man he will always be remembered and truly missed we love you Bob rest in peace
My sincere and deepest condolences to the Gargasz family. I have known Bob and Gaye for almost 50 years. Bob was a man of faith and a true American Patriot. I enjoyed all the times
we spent together, talking about our Military hero’s, past and present. He will be missed and I know he will watch over all of us. To all of the Gargasz family, may the good Lord wrap his arms around all of you during this difficult time in your lives. Rest in Peach my good friend!
Robb and Bobbi and family, I am so sorry. He really lived life and sounds like a great person. I will keep you in my prayers as grieve for your Dad, FIL and Grandpap.
Dear Gaye and our beloved Bauman family
We always enjoyed your visits to Fl. Pap pap was always so much fun , always ready for anything on the schedule & especially a dance party! He always received us with big hugs & a huge smile !
He was so proud of his grandchildren & I saw the love he had for you Bobbi❤️
We will always remember him as a strong, healthy, faithful & loving man. What an amazing legacy to remember!
God bless you all,
Mel, Christinne , Zoe , Lexi & Cole
Spoczywaj w pokoju Drogi Bracie.
Gaye and family—SO SORRY to hear of Bob’s passing. He was always so friendly in church, helped me get a job during his consulting days and was a fellow exerciser at Anytime Fitness, My children and I always felt safe when we were neighbors on Rosedale with Taco’s guarding the neighborhood! Such a capable and all around nice guy will be missed. Jane Logan, Claire and Matthew
Dead Gaye & the Complete Gargasz family,
Our Deepest Sympathies to you Gaye & your family. Joe & I was so saddened to hear that Bob passed away. We had stopped to see you Gaye to see how Bob was after his mishap on the driveway but you wasn’t home. Our hearts go out to you & your family at this time of sadness. May the beautiful memories that you shared with your husband (father, grandfather, brother) be etched into your hearts forever. Our thoughts & prayers are your family, Gaye.
Deepest Sympathies,
Joseph L. & Anna Marie Fry
Dead Gaye & the Complete Gargasz family,
Our Deepest Sympathies to you Gaye & your family. Joe & I was so saddened to hear that Bob passed away. We had stopped to see you Gaye to see how Bob was after his mishap on the driveway but you wasn’t home. Our hearts go out to you & your family at this time of sadness. May the beautiful memories that you shared with your husband (father, grandfather, brother) be etched into your hearts forever. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family, Gaye.
Deepest Sympathies,
Joseph L. & Anna Marie Fry
My thoughts and prayers are with Gaye & her family during this unthinkable time. Gaye and bob have treated me like their own family for as long as I can remember and he will be truly be missed at every gathering.
Sending all my love for you and your family
Gabby
I’ve enjoyed my daily morning chats with Bob at the gym. He was a man deeply passionate about his family and his country. He will be missed and the world is diminished by his passing. My condolences to his family and loved ones. Pat Morgan
Gaye, Our sincere condolences to you and your family . Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Sandra Manning
No was a br ignt light at A nytime Fitness. He is missed. He always had a smile and a chat for whomever he met at Anytime. He was a good man.
Gaye and family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of Bob. He was such a wonderful person and he meant the world to us as do you. I will miss him dearly. I know he, Mason and my mom are having a blast in heaven. Let us know if you need anything.
Sincerely,
Donna Kerekes
Our prayers for the family.