Robert B. Seeley of Elmira
Robert B. Seeley, devoted Arnot Ogden volunteer, age 90, of Elmira, NY, passed away unexpectedly at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Friday, August 24th, 2007. Robert is the son of the late Luke D. and Rachel Lodwick Seeley, born on October 25th, 1916 in Galeton, Pa. He is predeceased by his wife, Virginia Neff Seeley, whom he dearly missed. Robert worked a great portion of his life on the Erie/Lackawanna and Conrail Railroad as a conductor. For the last eight years he has volunteered at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, which he enjoyed very much. He was a proud United States Army Veteran of WWII, serving in the Military Railway Service 722nd ROB. He was an active member of VFW Post #901 of Elmira and the American Legion Clarence Oliver Post #154 in Elmira Heights, N.Y. Surviving Robert is his daughter and son-in-law, Vicki (George) Milunich, Binghamton, N.Y.; son-in-law, Timothy Horan, Horseheads, N.Y.; grandchildren, Geoffrey and Gregory Milunich, both of Binghamton, Michael Horan, Elmira, Robert W. (Jeanette) Seeley, Sun Berry, Pa., Rollin (Amanda) Seeley, Ohio, Todd (Janet) Gates, Pa., Amy Vanderhei, Wisconsin; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mavis (Mike) Micknich, Elmira; many nieces and nephews. Robert is also predeceased by his children, Sharon Seeley, Robert J. Seeley and Marcia Horan.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, N.Y. 14904, Sunday, August 26th, 2007, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held at the conclusion of the calling hours at 4:00 p.m. His friend, the Reverend Ted Richards will officiate. Interment will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make memorials in Robert’s name to the Arnot Ogden Foundation, c/o Auxiliary, 600 Roe Avenue, Elmira, N.Y. 14905, or the Chemung County Dept. of Aging & LTC “Alzheimer’s Facilitator Group”, P.O. Box 588, Elmira, N.Y. 14902-0588. A “Candle of Remembrance” may be left for the family
Published in the Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on 8/25/2007.
[Great-grandson of SGS # 2530 – Robert B.; Luke Delaney; James Carolus; Charles (# 2530); Julius (#920); Ebenezer, Justus; John; Benjamin; Nathaniel; Robert]
