Robert Oaks, 80, Jerome, died Sept. 11, 2012, at VA Medical Center, Pittsburgh. Born Dec. 22, 1931, in Gray. Son of Herman and Margaret (Hoover) Oaks. Preceded in death by parents, wife the former Naomi M. Reckner on Aug. 5, 2003, sisters Joanne Matse and Betty Oaks and brother Terry Oaks. Survived by daughter Darcy A. Oaks and granddaughter Lori A. Yoder, both of Jerome, brother Jack, Cairnbrook, sister Billie Sue Zapotosky, Central City, sisters-in-law Euldean Shields, Hooversville, Donna married to Warren “Bussie” Shaffer, Hooversville, Janice Lint, Boswell, Dorcas married to James “Jessie” Garlesky, Hollsopple, Betty Oaks, Hollsopple and Ethel Reckner, Holtwood, brother-in-law Albert Reckner married to former Ruth Rodeheaver, Jerome and numerous nieces and nephews and special pet dog Roxy. A U.S. Army, 7th Calvary Regiment veteran of the Korean War. A recipient of two Purple Hearts, Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Korean Service Medal and three Bronze Stars, U.N. Service Medal and Korean Unit Citation. Retired employee of former Bethlehem Steel Car Shop, Johnstown. Member of former Jerome Lutheran Church; Korean Service Organization Post No. 1, Johnstown; Order of the Purple Heart; Seventh Cavalry Association, First Cavalry Division; Jerome Post 802 American Legion; Hooversville Post 7565 VFW; D.A.V.; Jenner Rod & Gun Club; Jerome Sportsmen and Jerome Nest 556 Polish Falcons. Bob was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 109 Church Road, Davidsville, where a service will be held 11 a.m. Friday with Rev. Larry C. Hoover presiding. Interment Maple Spring Cemetery with military rites by the Somerset County Honor Guard. Donations in Bob’s memory may be sent to Jerome Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 425, Jerome, PA 15937. To express condolences, make a donation, light a candle or order flowers, visit HoffmanFuneralHomes.com.
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