Robert H. Burchell

March 22, 1923 - July 28, 2019

ROBERT H. BURCHELL Robert H. Burchell, 96, of Lakeside, PA went to be with his Lord on July 28, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Horace and Irene Burchell. Bob married his beloved and devoted wife of 72 years, Wanda McConnell on January 23, 1947. Also surviving are his children, Donald (Elaine), James (Susan), Robert Jr. (Diane), Thomas, William (Margo), and Carol Weigel; 12 grandchildren, Lisa Stepniak, Donald Jr., Beth Davis, Heather Martin, Amy Girts, Shannon Wagner, Melissa Young, Robert, Joseph, Sarah, Stephanie, and Shelby Weigel; 24 great grandchildren; a half brother, Richard; a half sister, Betty Soncrant; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, Diane; two grandsons, Billy and Jimmy; three brothers, Ken, Jack, and Stanley; a sister, Doris Gumaer; and his half brother, Paul. Bob served his country during WWII in the US Army Air Force from 1943-1946. He graduated from Scranton Barber School in 1960 and owned a Barber Shop for many years. He was a member of the former United Methodist Church in Lakeside. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to Hospice of the Sacred Heart and his care givers, Doreen, Trudy, Cindy, and Carol for the exceptional care he received. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m Friday, August 2, 2019 at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA. Interment will be made in Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may call from 11-1 p.m. at the funeral home, prior to the service. In honor of Bob’s memory, please consider donating blood at the South New Milford Baptist Church on August 1, 2019, 2-7 p.m. to assist someone in need. Wear your sticker to the funeral.