G. Robert Daily, Sr.
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G. Robert Daily, Sr., 94, lifelong resident of Parkesburg, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. He shared 71 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Dorothy A. Karabetsos Daily.
Born in Parkesburg, Robert was the son of the late Pearl (Glenn) and John Daily, Sr. A resident of Parkesburg his entire life, he was a graduate of the former Parkesburg High School.
Bob served honorably in the US Army during WWII in the European Theater with the 83rd Quartermaster Company. He served as treasurer for the Parkesburg VFW and he was a member of the Christiana American Legion.
He was employed by Johnstone Engineering of Parkesburg and NuPak also of Parkesburg as a machinist and later, he worked for Diversified Printing of Atglen as an engraver in the helio department retiring 27 years ago.
Robert is survived, in addition to his wife, by his two children: Denise Wallace, wife of Don, of Parkesburg, and Donald Daily, Sr. and wife Diana, of Quarryville, six grandchildren; Andrea Wallace, Bobbi Jo Devine, wife of Mike, Donald Daily, Jr., husband of Eve, Kimberly Singleton, wife of Jason, Curtis Daily, husband of Jennifer, Greg Daily, husband of Chris and 11 great-grandchildren; Sarah and Joshua Wallace, Toby and Cole Devine, Emily and Elaina Daily, Olivia, Wyatt, and Ally Singleton, Leah Daily, and Austin Daily; and his brother Terry Daily, husband of Susan.
He was predeceased by his two sons, G. Robert Daily Jr., and David Daily and his siblings, John Daily, Les Daily, Shirley Simmons, and Jane Conover.
The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 25th at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, with visitation from 10 until the time of the service. The burial will follow at Parkesburg Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to Community Care Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
So sorry
Dear Mom Daily and family,
We are sorry to hear that we lost Pop. He was one amazing man and we are honored to be a small part of his life. He will be missed by many,
Love Mike and Gen Wilsey
So very sorry
So very sorry to hear about Bob. He was such a special man. To know him was to love him. He was such a honorable man. Thoughts & prayers for Dottie, Denise, Donnie, Terry & all the family.
Cousin, Sandy & Bob
Sincere Condolences
Dot, Denise, Donnie and family,
Wanda Smale
Dear family,
Dear family,
Small quote, Those we love don't go away,he'll walk beside you everyday. Dear Denise, how blessed are you to walk home everyday.
Love Chucky and Patty
Prayers
Denise and family, I am sorry to hear of your loved ones passing. Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Sorry for your loss
Denise, Donnie,& Aunt Dot,
We are sorry for the loss of my Uncle Bob. I will always remember the times we had at your places when we were growing up. I know that Linda was your neighbor and told me how nice Aunt Dot and Uncle Bob were as neighbors and friends.
Jack Simmons Jr and Linda Wertz
The Daily Family
Mrs"D", Denise,Don, Donnie,Diana and Families, We were so sad to hear of Mr."D's" passing. Such a caring, thoughtful, "Gentle Giant" to all who knew him. He was a part of those we have known as our "Greatest Generation" who kept us all free, who didn't seem to talk about all they had done for our country. He will always be a "Hero" to us. Our love and prayers will continue for your precious family in the weeks and months ahead. Please feel our hugs, Love, Ken and Cheryl Reimold
Your family is in our prayers
So sorry for your loss and I was unable to get to Bob’s service, I just found out. He was one of the best, enjoyed working with him at DPC. He will be remembered. God bless