Robert E. Steele

Robert E. Steele, 85, of Price Hill Road, Hopewell, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, at Pennknoll Village, Everett. He was born Sept. 8, 1936, in Hopewell; a son of the late Orville and Joanna (Snyder) Steele. On May 19, 1956, in Raven Run Church of the Brethren, he was united in marriage to Betty L. Steele. She preceded him in death Aug. 2, 2021.

He is survived by two children: Brenda Plummer married to Steve, Hagerstown, Md. and Brad Steele married to Debbie, Hopewell; grandchildren: Jennifer, Emily, Stephanie, Kyle, Stacie and Katie; great grandchildren: Elli, Livie, Bryer, Grayson, Liam, Aiden, Ava and Josie.

He was preceded in death by siblings: Harry Steele, Fred Steele, Doris Steele, Cora Mae Ferry, Evelyn Sollenberger, Elizabeth Kagarise, and infant sister Rosalyn Steele.

He was a member of the Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren. Mr. Steele was a lifetime dairy farmer. He also drove school bus for over forty years for the Northern Bedford School District.

Bob was a graduate of Robert P. Smith High School Class of 1954.

A funeral was held at the Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. Pastor Brian Coffman officiated.

Burial was held privately at Yellow Creek Reformed Cemetery, Hopewell.

If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Bob to the Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren, 4285 Raystown Road, Hopewell, PA 16650.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.akersfuneralhome.com.