Obituaries

Robert “Bobby” E. McGuire, age 66, of South Scranton, passed away on Friday at home.
A lifelong Scranton resident, he was born on October 17, 1955. Son of Marilyn R. (Owen) McGuire, Scranton and the late Edward J. McGuire, Robert was a graduate of Scranton Tech and was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout with Troop 16 at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church He served as a drummer with the Drum and Bugle Corp, American Legion Post 948, Scranton
Robert was a longtime railroad machine operator and was affectionately known by his colleagues as “Lapper”. In 1975 he began working for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad before retiring in 2016 from the New Jersey Transit system. A dedicated employee, he had a tireless work ethic. Most importantly, he forged never-ending friendships with his co-workers whom he always considered to be his extended family.
Bobby possessed an amazing personality, a knack for storytelling, and a memorable sense of humor. Those characteristics made him the absolute life of the party each and every time.
He was a lifelong member of the Hickory Street Presbyterian Church and, a longtime football fan, especially the Green Bay Packers.
Above all else came his kindness and selflessness. He would always put others before himself, being the first to offer the shirt off his back or his last dime to anyone in need. Leaving behind countless family and friends, he’ll certainly never be forgotten.

Surviving in addition to his mother are:
two daughters, Dr. Kelly McGuire and husband Tony Bader of Jefferson Twp. and Lindsay McGuire and fiancé Conner Atkinson of Chesterfield, Virginia; four beloved grandchildren, Cole and Phoebe Bader and Lucy and Adeline Tucker; his wife, Colleen (Murray) McGuire; his sister, Judy Adryan and husband Ronald of Scranton; and nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Robert’s Life is scheduled for Sunday, July 24th, at The Banks – a waterfront venue, 304 Kennedy Blvd., Pittston, at 6 PM with a blessing by Rev. David Brague, pastor of Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Private burial will be held Monday in Dunmore Cemetery.

Relative and friends may pay their respects on Sunday from 4-6 PM at the Banks.

Arrangements are under the care of the Kevin K. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., Scranton.