Obituary of Robert Wayne Gardepe, Sr.

Robert Wayne Gardepe, Sr., age 59, of Paupackan Lake Estates, Lakeville died following an 18-month battle against cancer on Monday, March 7, 2016 at home. Born January 22, 1957, in Sussex, NJ, he was the son of Beatrice Mae (Smith) Gardepe of Highland Lakes, NJ, and the late Edward Earl Gardepe. After serving in the United States Army, he became a skilled tradesman, working primarily in plumbing and electrical work. Formerly of Tafton and Hawley, he had been a Lakeville resident for 12 years. Bob was a member of Hawley United Methodist Church and the Hawley Senior Center. He loved to garden, both flowers and vegetables, but his favorite thing was to spend time with his children. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his daughter: Melissa Lynn Gardepe Wilkins of Lakeville; his two sons: Robert Wayne Gardepe Jr. of Hawley and Jason Edward Gardepe of Lakeville; three sisters: Patricia Nagle of Vernon, NJ, Nancy Kyzer and her husband Russell of Meshoppen, PA, and Judy Henderson and her husband Bob of Highland Lakes, NJ; one brother: Gerald Gardepe and his wife Carla of Highland Lakes, NJ; his former wife and mother of his children: Linda Gardepe of Hawley; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother John and a sister Susan Mae. Calling hours will be Friday, March 11, from Noon to 2 PM at Teeters' East Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley, PA. The Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Anna Layman Knox of Hawley United Methodist Church officiating. Private cremation was held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel. Memorials may be made to Dime Bank Relay for Life Team, American Cancer Society, c/o Dime Bank, 309 Main Ave., Hawley, PA 18428.