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Robert “Bob” Joseph Hendricks, 89 of Menallen township, New Salem, Pa passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 with his loyal dogs and loving caregivers by his side. He was born in Brownsville on June 27, 1936, a son of William Walter and Julia Bereza (Skockelak) Hendricks.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by daughters: Darlene Lopes and Sharon Chun; sister: Dolores Senyitko; brothers: Sam Hendricks and Edward Hendricks; and three grandchildren, Earl, Michelle, and Andrei.
Robert is survived by his son, Robert W. Hendricks, Sr.; daughter, Donna Long; grandchildren: Sheldon, Fabian, Alexander, Andreanna, Melissa, Johnny, Jamie, Robert Jr, Zachary; several great and great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to his many caregivers, especially Holly, Vanessa, Christina, and Andrea, that helped to create a memorable last few years of life happily at home.
Robert was a proud Marine with many interesting careers, ranging from barber, auto parts store owner, sheep farmer, and over the last decade he created the Oak Bar as his last labor of love. He enjoyed spending time in his garden, listening to polka, playing his poker machine, and catching up with old friends.
Robert’s family will receive friends from 4-7 P.M. on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in the Kish Fabry Funeral Home, Inc., 19 Legion Street, Republic, Pa. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill, Pa where Full Military Rights and Honors will be accorded by the George C. Marshall AMVETS Post 103, Hopwood, Pa.