Robert J. Hughes

July 20, 1934 - September 10, 2016

Robert J. Hughes, 82, of Chambersburg passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the shook home. He was born July 20, 1934 in Edwardsville, PA, the son of the late Ivor and Margaret (Chernavich) Hughes. He attended Pleasant Ridge Church of the Nazarene. Bob was a graduate of Edwardsville High School and achieved a BA in history after four years of college. He worked at Lowmart Tannery in Mercersburg in the finishing department where he spray-painted the cowhides. He loved his family and friends, was a sport enthusiast, loved flower gardening, walking and reading his Bible. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pat Hughes; two daughters Tricia (John) Cornelius, Faith (Mark) Wilson; four grandchildren: Brittany (Bryan) Bender, Hayley Wilson, John Robert Cornelius, Braydon Hughes Wilson; Two great grandchildren: Sophia Bender, Liam Bender; one sister, Lois Gillis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Mary Kozak. A celebration of his life will be held 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the Pleasant Ridge Church of the Nazarene with Major John Cornelius officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant Ridge Church of the Nazarene Building Fund, 5806 Pleasant Ridge Road, Harrisonville, PA 17228. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert J. Hughes, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.