Robert L. "Bob" Sample

Robert L. "Bob" Sample, 69, of McConnellsburg, PA passed away Monday, March 30th, 2015 at his residence. Bob was born in New Providence, PA on June 30, 1945, the son of Esther (Mull) Sample of Lancaster, PA and the late Harold Sample.  He was the husband of Shirley A. (Chesnut) Sample whom he married on July 2, 2005. Mr. Sample was a member of the American Legion Post #561, McConnellsburg, PA, the VFW Post #655, McConnellsburg, PA, the F.O.E. #4274, Harrisonville, PA, a board member of the Fulton County Grease, Steam and Rust Association and was a retired mechanic from Alumax in Lancaster, PA. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by Daughter Nancy (wife of Ted) Eyraud of Alaska, Son Robert L. (husband of Rochelle) Sample, Jr. of Peach Bottom, PA, Step-Daughters Michelle R. (wife of Flip) Sowers of McConnellsburg, PA, April D. (companion Robbie Kies) Burch of McConnellsburg, PA, Step-Son Michael A. (husband of Shanda) Henry, Jr. of McConnellsburg, PA, Sister Darlene Buehler of New Providence, PA, Brothers Harold Sample, Jr. of Manheim, PA, Kenny Sample of Ft. Myers, FL, Grandchild Colin Reever, Step-Grandchildren Corey, Quaid, Cheyenne, Wyatt, Zeb and Gage  Henry, Mason Burch, Colby Sowers, Luke and Sydney Mellott, Step-Great Granddaughter Riley Grace Henry and numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by sisters Doris Stumph and Patsy Altland. Religious Service at Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 3rd, 2015  with Pastor Bill Swope officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, April 2nd, 2015 from 2 to 8 PM.   at Howard L. Sipes Funeral Home, Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.  There will also be visitation one hour before the service on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be private at the convenience of the Family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice, 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202. Online condolences may be expressed at www.howardlsipes.com.