Robert Joseph Lombel's Obituary
Robert Joseph Lombel “Bubba”, age 90 of Ocean View, DE, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at BridgingLife Hospice Facility at Northwest Hospital, in Randallstown, MD. He was born on November 8, 1932, in Pottsville, PA, son of the late Frederick and Dorothy (Medler) Lombel.
A proud veteran, Mr. Lombel enlisted in the US Army following high school and honorably served in the 59th MP Co. during the Korean War. His many awards included the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation, and Good Conduct Medal. Upon returning stateside and completing his service to our country, Mr. Lombel began a lifelong career as a foreman at Pepco and married his lifelong sweetheart, Barbara Rice, on February 8, 1958, at St. Patrick’s Church in Pottsville, PA.
Mr. Lombel had many interests and hobbies. His green thumb was evidenced by his beautiful gardens and meticulously maintained yard, and his creative urges were satisfied by woodworking and painting. Mr. Lombel always enjoyed tinkering around the house and putting together jigsaw puzzles, as well as playing softball and basketball in the Berwyn Heights men’s leagues and coaching their Boys & Girls Club teams. He always looked forward to cruises with Barbara and his friends, too. Above all, Mr. Lombel cherished time with those he held most dear, especially supporting and watching his beloved grandchildren play sports. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Lombel was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Lombel; his brother, Bill Lombel; and his sister, Dorothy Calabrese. He is survived by his children: Stephen Lombel (Debbie) of Simpsonville, SC, Brian Lombel (Alison) of Millersville, MD, Joanne Olsufka (Ed) of Sykesville, MD, and Lynn Baker (John) of Sykesville, MD; his grandchildren: Colleen DeClue (Steve) of Ellicott City, MD, Josh Olsufka of Sykesville, MD, Nick Lombel, Kaleigh Lombel, and Tommy Steelman, all of Millersville, MD, Troy Baker and Danielle Baker, both of Sykesville, MD, and John Lombel, Drew Lombel, and Kate Lombel, all of Simpsonville, SC; and his great-grandchildren: Adriana DeClue and Chase DeClue, both of Ellicott City, MD.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Clarksville, Chapel, 34874 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View, DE, where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. A chapel committal with military honors will follow the services at 1:00 PM, at Delaware Veterans Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 500 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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